Kira Hoffelmeyer
New COVID-19 treatment pills come as Utah omicron rates increase
Just as Omicron sweeps through the US and Utah, two new antiviral COVID pills have been authorized for use.2 years ago
US adds second COVID-19 pill, this time from Merck
U.S. health regulators on Thursday authorized the second pill against COVID-19, providing another easy-to-use medication to battle the rising tide of omicron infections.2 years ago
When to get your COVID booster; virus’ effects on pregnant women
Utah doctors say any day is a good day to get your COVID booster but understand that its strongest impact is 10 days after the shot.2 years ago
Pfizer pill becomes 1st US-authorized home COVID treatment
U.S. health regulators authorized the first pill against COVID-19, a Pfizer drug that Americans will be able to take at home to head off the worst effects of the virus.2 years ago
COVID testing availability is becoming severely strained with rising cases ahead of holiday
(CNN) — With coronavirus cases surging once again, frustrated Americans are struggling to get tested days before Christmas as long lines and increased demand overwhelm some facilities across the country. The catalyst has been the rapid spread of the Omicron variant, which has become the dominant strain in the US in a matter of weeks […]2 years ago
Case drop may show South Africa’s omicron peak has passed
South Africa's noticeable drop in new COVID-19 cases in recent days may signal that the country's dramatic omicron-driven surge has passed its peak, medical experts say.2 years ago
Wayne County man charged with rape, kidnapping of Snow College student
Charges have been filed against a Wayne County man accused of assaulting a Snow College student, who was found nearly a week after being reported missing.2 years ago
East High student arrested for bringing gun to school
School resource officers at East High, tipped off about the presence of a gun from social media, found it in the student's backpack.2 years ago
Davis County reports death of child from COVID-19
A child between 1-14 years old in Davis County dies from COVID-19.2 years ago
A ransomware attack impacts the U of U payroll software
A third-party human resources software program used by the University of Utah was the target of a ransomware attack this week.2 years ago
Delays, cancellations stacking up at Salt Lake City airport
Plenty of delays and cancellations at the Salt Lake City Airport after the big storm last night and this morning.2 years ago
Two students face charges for making threats against Box Elder schools
Two teenagers will now face criminal charges for making threats to Box Elder area schools over the weekend. We don't know yet what charges the two students will face, but the Tremonton-Garland Police Department says criminal charges are coming down the pipeline.2 years ago
Police find the gun that triggered an hours-long lockdown at West High
Salt Lake City Police find gun that locked down West High for hours.2 years ago
Flights canceled and delayed, UHP and others ask drivers to delay travel
A winter storm moves through Utah Tuesday night into Wednesday.2 years ago
Utah teacher retention lower than average, 42% leave in first five years
A new state audit found that 42% of Utah teachers leave their positions within their first five years, and that pay isn't the only factor.2 years ago
Utah residents are rushing to serve refugees arriving from Afghanistan
With the sudden fall of Afghanistan and changing policies for refugees, the ramp to prepare for them and serve them in Utah has been steep.2 years ago
Missing girls from South Jordan found near San Diego
Four missing girls were found safe in California. The girls were suspected to have been taken by their mother.2 years ago
Michael Nesmith, the Monkee for all seasons, dies at 78
%%excerpt%% Michael Nesmith, member of the rock band The Monkees, has died at 78 of natural causes.2 years ago
There’s a new assignment option for missionaries in Africa
SALT LAKE CITY — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced it’s adding a mission in Africa. The Rwanda Kigali Mission will open in July 2022. It combines three missions: the Democratic Republic of the Congo Kinshasa East, Democratic Republic of the Congo Lubumbashi and Uganda Kampala Missions. A mission president and companion […]2 years ago
Sports association says uptick in racial slurs comes after crackdown
UHSAA says it saw an immediate change after holding an emergency meeting with coaches about the use of racial slurs in sports this fall.2 years ago
No children injured after school bus rolls in Morgan County
No children are hurt after a bus crash and rolled in Morgan County this morning.2 years ago
A Black football player told another teen not to call him the n-word. He was ejected
A Layton football player says he received a suspension for using a racial slur, but he says it was only used to tell someone not to call him the n-word.2 years ago
Second officer released from hospital after shooting in West Valley City
A West Valley police officer, wounded in a Dec. 1 shootout, was released from the hospital on Monday.2 years ago
