County health departments, Herbert at odds on public gathering penalty
Governor Gary Herbert is sounding off on two county health departments after they issued an order to criminalize public gatherings in excess of ten people.7 years ago
U of U receives coronavirus grant
The University of Utah is receiving their first grant to be used towards coronavirus testing. The nearly $200,000 being sent to them from The National Science Foundation will be used for testing coronavirus particles against temperature and humidity.7 years ago
Why are people hoarding toilet paper? It may be human nature
Even though elected officials have called it unnecessary, and potentially dangerous, people continue to purchase bathroom tissue and water in mass quanities due to fears of the coronavirus outbreak. Pschologists say this "irrational" action shoudn't come as any surprise.7 years ago
School’s Out: Students, teachers stay home due to coronavirus
For at least the next two weeks schools across Utah will be closed due to the coronavirus outbreak. The "soft closure" is impacting all K-12 public schools in the state.7 years ago
Worried Well: Emergency rooms and urgent care clinics becoming overrun
Intermountain Healthcare is asking people to use discretion in order to keep their emergency rooms operating at full strength during the COVID-19 scare.7 years ago
How plunging stocks impact your 401(k)
Plunging stocks caused Wall Street to fall by seven percent on Monday, triggering a trading halt for fifteen minutes.7 years ago
Judge reduces bail for mother of missing Idaho children
A judge reduced Lori Vallow's bail from $5 million to $1 million on Friday. Vallow is the mother of two missing children out of Idaho.7 years ago
Romney says coronavirus stockpiling should have begun “decades ago”
Senator Mitt Romney remains critical of Congress and a lack of preperation to handle a potential coronavirus outbreak.7 years ago
Olympia Hills development approved despite protests
Following a 6-3 vote, the controversial Olympia Hills development has been approved by the Salt Lake County Council. It would bring 6,300 housing units.7 years ago
Super Tuesday has some early voters wishing for a re-do
Salt Lake County Clerk Sherrie Swensen says there's no re-do's in voting. It comes after thousands of early Utah voters cast a ballot for a Democratic candidate that has since ended their campaign ahead of Super Tuesday.7 years ago
Utah hoping for the best, preparing for the worst of coronavirus
Governor Gary Herbert says Utah has so far been shielded from the coronavirus infection, but they are still preparing for a worse outbreak. According to him, integrating their health systems will be key to acting quickly.7 years ago
Romney applauds coronavirus leadership, says more money needed
President Donald Trump is declaring the U.S. ready for whatever the coronavirus threat brings and has placed Vice President Mike Pence in charge of overseeing the nation's response. Senator Mitt Romney supports that decision, but says more money is needed.7 years ago
Total ban on vaping proposed by Utah lawmaker
Representative Paul Ray thinks he has a solution to the vaping problem. The state lawmaker is proposing a total ban if other bills can't be coordinated.7 years ago
Gym trainer arrested for recording females in changing room
Ashley Dodds, a trainer at an Orem gym, is being arrested for investigation of voyeurism by electronic equipment. Cops say he used his cellphone to record women in the bathroom.7 years ago
Bill criminalizing school threat hoaxes “held” by committee
A Utah legislative committee is holding a bill against school threat hoaxes over a disagreement on restorative justice mandates.7 years ago
E-scooter bill would ban user lawsuits
Utah lawmakers are considering a proposed bill that would prevent E-scooter users from suing if injured while riding. They say it's aimed at protecting local governments and schools.7 years ago
Medical cannabis program tweaked ahead of launch date
The state's medical cannabis program may be tweaked following the unanimous advancement of a Utah Senate bill.7 years ago
Utah County voting app has security concerns, according to MIT
Utah County will continue to use a voting app that lets certain people vote by phone, despite concerns raised by recent MIT research.7 years ago
Hate crime not ruled out in attack on missionary
Investigators are considering whether a recent assault on a black missionary is a hate crime. Two have already been arrested, but police believe as many as six people participated.7 years ago
Fugitive, K9 officer killed in officer involved shooting
A fugitive was killed overnight in Salt Lake City as he fled officers and displayed a weapon. This is the second officer involved shooting this week.7 years ago
Red flag bills get a second life
Two Utah lawmakers on opposite sides of the aisle have filed red flag bills this session.7 years ago
Residents divided on proposed Parley’s project
A proposed plan would redesign the Interstate 80 and I-215 interchange at the mouth of Parley’s. One group of residents remain skeptic, citing environmental concerns.7 years ago
Homelessness issue lacks direction, according to Senate President
Utah Sen. President Stuart Adams agrees better organization is needed to address homelessness in Utah.7 years ago
