Josuee Sanchez

New report shows Utah has lowest number of new lung cancer diagnoses in the country

The report shows that for every 100,000 Utahns, there are about 25 new cases of lung cancer, which is only half the national average.
8 months ago

Salt Lake City Council postpones vote on changing zoning rules for West High remodeling

The decision comes from concerns about the project that were brought up in a previous meeting that had not been resolved.
9 months ago

Some parents concerned about booklet given to students in two Utah school districts

The booklet is titled "Why I Love America," and parents of the Canyons and Alpine School Districts have raised concerns about what they call its overly simplified history of the United States.
10 months ago

Proposal would provide phones to ease jail overcrowding

According to the Salt Lake County dashboard, about 37% of people booked in county jails are in for warrant services.
10 months ago

University of Utah to offer more classes outside of ‘primetime hours’

"Primetime hours" are the time frame during which most classes are offered, between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
11 months ago

Hunting, fishing license suspensions reduced in the state

Fewer hunting and fishing licenses are being suspended across the state, but wildlife officials say it's not because they're being more lenient.
11 months ago

Health officials concerned measles cases could go up as school starts

As Utah schools get back in session, health officials are concerned that the number of measles cases could go up. 
11 months ago

Car insurance premiums projected to increase if tariffs continue

According to a projection by Insurify, Utah drivers could see a 7% increase on their car insurance by the end of the year... if tariffs stick around.
11 months ago

Parents concerned over access to children’s vaccine program

Doctors' offices say they're fielding more calls from parents worried about possible funding cuts to the children's vaccine program.
12 months ago

‘Artists always find a way’: Spy Hop seeks community help after losing program funding

Salt Lake City nonprofit Spy Hop is short $25,000 for its year-round film program after losing funding from the National Endowment for the Arts.
12 months ago

New U of U textbook program aims to save students money

A new U of U textbook program aims to cut the average cost of books in half for undergraduate students.
1 year ago

New AI tool could predict risk of chronic diseases before symptoms develop

Researchers at the University of Utah have unveiled a new AI tool that could help predict progressive and chronic diseases before symptoms develop.
1 year ago

C. diff, common hospital infection, spreads more quickly than previously thought

In some cases, the C. diff germ can be life threatening. But there are ways you can help keep yourself safe.
1 year ago

Utah Highway Patrol cracking down on distracted driving ahead of summer

UHP says the goal is to prepare drivers for the 100 deadliest days on Utah's roads.
1 year ago

Research finds air quality monitors more frequently placed in affluent neighborhoods

Even though marginalized communities experience higher rates of exposure to air pollution.
1 year ago

New Roblox game promotes mental health skills for teens

A new Roblox game launched by the Huntsman Mental Health Institute and the Ad Council aims to help teens with mental health.
1 year ago

Financial grooming led to high financial loss in 2024, report finds

With financial grooming, scammers build a relationship with victims and over time start to ask for money when they have gained their trust.
1 year ago

New teen center at North Sanpete High School strives to boost student engagement

North Sanpete High School opened its new teen center hoping to engage students in the rural community.
1 year ago

1 in 4 Americans don’t use their credit card rewards, according to survey

According to a new survey by Bankrate, nearly a quarter of adults didn't redeem their credit card rewards in the past year.
2 years ago

Study retracted after claiming malaria drug could treat COVID

A study that was published was retracted this month after the study claimed a malaria drug could treat COVID.
2 years ago