Average gallon of gas under $2 in Utah
It took Utah a few weeks longer than most states, but the average gallon of gas is now under $2. According to Gas Buddy, the average cost is $1.98, which is still 20-cents higher than the national average.6 years ago
Housing hiccups: BYU begins arbitrations between students, landlords
Arbitrations are beginning for COVID-19-related housing disputes between BYU students and landlords. The process will be overseen by a third-party retired judge.6 years ago
Burningham suing to get on primary ballot
Jeff Burningham is now the second Republican gubernatorial candidate to file suit seeking a spot on the June primary ballot. He claims the ability for his campaign to gather enough signatures was severely impaired by Governor Gary Herbert’s “Stay Safe, Stay Home” directive.6 years ago
Libertas Institute calls for audit of state’s contract with surveillance system
Some groups are calling for a full audit of the Utah's contract with the data collection company, Banjo, after learning of its founder's ties to the KKK.6 years ago
Return to sender: High schools preparing to refund spring athletic fees
Utah high schools are preparing to return pay-to-play athletics fees to students. Most spring sports were only a few weeks into their season when cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.6 years ago
Firefighters battle house fire in Layton
Crews were called out to a house fire in Layton Tuesday morning. All three residents inside were evacuated safely.6 years ago
City of West Jordan wraps-up voluntary layoffs, planning additional cuts
The city of West Jordan is issuing additional job cuts after receiving a handful of voluntary layoffs. Due to coronavirus restrictions, they’re seeing a decline in revenue coming from a decrease in sales tax.6 years ago
Lawsuits target resorts over shortened ski season
Lawsuits are being filed against ski resorts and industry giants Vail Resorts and Alterra over lost season pass value. Vail Resorts, which owns Park City Mountain, decided to close all North American resorts on March 17 for the remainder of the season due to the coronavirus pandemic.6 years ago
Gov mulls opening Utah’s national parks, as local businesses wait on standby
President Trump is calling for national parks to reopen, something Utah's Governor Gary Herbert supports if done safely and carefully. Meanwhile, local businesses and shops around the parks are eagerly awaiting the return of visitors.6 years ago
Another special session called by Governor Herbert
Governor Gary Herbert is calling lawmakers into special session on the same day they wrap up last week's virtual session. Lawmakers say they need more time to deal with appropriating federal funds.6 years ago
Curveball: Parents, athletes hope to salvage spring sports
There's a new movement that hopes to salvage some of the high school spring sports season in Utah. It comes after the Utah High School Activities Association announced the cancellation of all spring sports due to the COVID-19 pandemic.6 years ago
Project calls for five million masks, largest volunteer effort since ’02 Olympics
A Utah-based grassroots effort is ensuring that caregivers who are treating COVID-19 patients have the protection they need to be safe. Organizers call it the largest Utah-based volunteer effort since the 2002 Olympic Winter Games.6 years ago
Virtual graduation? Student petition says ‘No way’
Some students in Utah are organizing to keep alive the hope of an "in-person" graduation ceremony despite the soft-closure extension announced Tuesday.6 years ago
New York State of Mind: Intermountain volunteers travel to help health care workers
Fifty Intermountain Healthcare volunteers are heading to New York City to assist under-staffed health care workers. Another fifty leave within two weeks.6 years ago
False alert: Early glitches with COVID-19 travel declaration system
Emergency managers turned off push notifications for the state's travel declaration order after state residents say they got the notices repeatedly.6 years ago
Earthquake damage nears $50 million in Salt Lake County
Last month’s 5.7 magnitude earthquake is racking up tens of millions of dollars in damage. More than twenty Granite School District buildings sustained damage.6 years ago
Coronavirus drop out: Are online-only courses driving college students away?
Will college students drop out due to coronavirus? College and universities are trying to keep students motivated to stay in school.6 years ago
Utah DNA company develops new test for COVID-19
A Utah DNA company is repurposing technology to make coronavirus testing safer and faster. Spectrum DNA, headquartered in Draper, is introducing saliva testing that was initially created to help users trace their ancestral lineage.6 years ago
TestUtah.com draws national attention, aims to test everyone
TestUtah.com, designed by Silicon Slopes, is aiming to test every Utahn for coronavirus. After launching on April 2, they already have performed over 50,000 individual online assessments.6 years ago
A Costly Cure: Lawmakers unite to bring down prescription prices
KSL Newsradio dives into the high price of prescription drugs, which is forcing everyday Utahns to make life-and-death decisions. Reporters Kelli Pierce and John Wojcik speak to those impacted, while also having a conversation with Utah lawmakers about potentially life-saving legislation.6 years ago
Record-long hiring streak ends, worst is likely yet to come
A record-long streak of U.S. job growth, spanning nearly a decade, is ending suddenly in March. The unemployment rate jumped to 4.4% from a 50-year low of 3.5%.6 years ago
Junior high closed indefinitely due to earthquake damage
A West Valley school, West Lake STEM Junior High, is closed indefinitely, two weeks after the Magna earthquake caused some serious damage.6 years ago
That’s a first: State lawmakers prepare for ‘virtual’ special session
The state government is anticipating a hefty deficit when the budget year runs out at the end of June, so now lawmakers are looking to transfer hundreds of millions from the new budget that passed earlier this month.6 years ago
