More Utah firefighters heading to Oregon, total number now tops 100
48 additional firefighters from various Utah fire agencies are deploying to Oregon. This task force is specifically being assigned structure protection and will bring the total number of Utah firefighters in Oregon to over 100.6 years ago
How can parents help kids navigate continued uncertainty?
Mental health advocates are warning of the possible impact that limited social interaction and months of isolation can have on child development. Luckily, they say there are ways parents can help them navigate through all the uncertainty.6 years ago
FBI says “Band-Aid Bandit” still on the loose
The FBI is searching for a suspected serial bank robber known as the "Band-Aid Bandit" who is still on the loose and considered armed and dangerous.6 years ago
Armed protestors march to state capitol, no violence reported
A weekend march to the state capitol was attended by protesters from two separate, armed groups. The joint gathering lasted a couple hours and no cases of violence are being reported.6 years ago
Vivint Arena to serve as polling center on Election Day
Vivint Arena, home of the Utah Jazz, and three Larry H. Miller Megaplex Theatres will serve as polling stations on November 3. Officials are calling it an alternative for people unable to vote by mail.6 years ago
Salt Lake Co. Health Department says mask mandate is working
The Salt Lake County Health Department says COVID-19 cases are trending down and it corresponds with a local mask mandate. They say more then 9 out of 10 people have been properly wearing a face covering in public.6 years ago
Students, staff prepare for unusual fall semester at Utah universities
Many universities around the state are set to re-open Monday with a mix of online and some in-person classes. At the University of Utah, their schedule will rotate between a hybrid and online-only format.6 years ago
COVID-19 cases rising in Summit County, Park City party to blame
Health officials in Summit County say a spike in COVID-19 cases are linked to a party earlier this month. Health officials say the party was in Park City and a majority of people weren't wearing face coverings.6 years ago
Salt Lake Police investigating donation by state Sen. Derek Kitchen allegedly used by protesters
Salt Lake Police are investigating whether Utah Senator Derek Kitchen helped pay for paint that was used to vandalize a government building. Kitchen says his $10 donation was "made to support progressive activism for justice and criminal justice reform. It was not intended to facilitate vandalism."6 years ago
Call waiting: Legislative audit finds Utah’s largest emergency dispatch center is too slow
Utah’s largest emergency dispatch center isn’t meeting national standards, according to a recent legislative audit that looked at data from the past five years. It found thousands of callers every year are forced to wait more than a minute in order to report their emergency.6 years ago
Federal study shows coronavirus outbreaks at work hit people of color harder than others in Utah
A new federal study is finding that since COVID-19 hit Utah workplaces, almost 75% of infected workers have been Latinos or other minorities. That's despite the fact that they account for only around 25% of the employees in the impacted areas.6 years ago
Cooling centers open for warm week, social distancing protocol in place
Salt Lake County is reopening a pair of cooling centers for an expected heat wave. Organizers say social distancing protocols will be enforced inside the facilities.6 years ago
Survey finds a majority of Granite School District teachers are uncomfortable returning to classrooms
A new survey finds that over half of the teachers in the Granite School District feel unsafe returning to classrooms. The survey was sent out by the Granite Education Association and found that 55% of teachers believe there are no amount of sanitation or personal protective equipment that will adequately protect them from the coronavirus.6 years ago
School districts still hiring during a pandemic
Most schools in the state start classes next week, although some districts say they’re still looking to hire dozens of teachers. The Jordan School District has around 20 open positions, which are a combination of full-time, part-time and substitute.6 years ago
UTA officer injured in auto-pedestrian crash
A UTA officer is in the hospital after being injured in an auto-pedestrian accident late Tuesday night. The driver has been arrested and is under investigation for impaired driving.6 years ago
Utah County Commissioner injured in National Guard training
A six week military training expedition in Georgia began roughly for Utah County Commissioner Tanner Ainge. He shared pictures on social media of his badly bloodied shin after stepping on jagged PVC piping.6 years ago
Salt Lake cops look to crackdown on street racing
Salt Lake City cops say they're seeing more and more violence stemming from street racing.6 years ago
Semi-trailer filled with fireworks catches fire at Smith’s in Sandy
A Smith's location in Sandy was closed after a suspicious overnight semi-trailer fire. The trailer was filled with fireworks and officials say the blaze started somewhere underneath.6 years ago
Social studies: Will digital learning impact social development?
Experts are more openly talking about how digital learning may mentally impact young students and their social development in Utah.6 years ago
New poll asks Utahns about school re-opening, mask mandate
A new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics Poll indicates that 54% of Utahns intend to have their children return to school in-person this month.6 years ago
Lawsuit claims Utah State University discriminated against student with Down syndrome
A lawsuit claims Utah State University discriminated against and then expelled a student with Down syndrome.6 years ago
Cache County Fair is still a go, despite coronavirus concerns
Despite concerns about the coronavirus, the Cache County Fair and Rodeo will go on as planned in a few weeks. Rodeo attendees are encouraged to wear a face covering, but there will be no mandates.6 years ago
Farmers Feeding Utah assist Salvation Army following theft
Utah farmers are stepping up to help after food was stolen from the Salvation Army's pantry. It comes after someone broke into the Ogden Salvation Army just days before a big community giveaway.6 years ago
