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Utah
Utah reports big drop in juvenile kids serving time for low-level crimes
The Juvenile Justice Services Division in Utah is reporting a 46% drop in kids detained for low-level crimes. -
COVID-19-families-schools
BYU confident it can slow the spread of COVID-19 this semester
Last year, BYU students were accused of causing a major spike in COVID-19 cases this year the University will test more -
Government
Rep. Chris Stewart sticks by Electoral College vote despite protests
Rep. Chris Stewart stands by his vote objecting to Pennsylvania's Electoral College count, but says the president should have handled the crisis better. -
Safety
Avalanche warning issued for Logan, Bear Lake mountains
The Utah Avalanche Center reports the snow at the base of the mountains is weak, and that new-fallen snow could create potential hazards. -
Government
Should Utah get rid of conceal carry permits? At least one state lawmaker thinks so
A new bill in the Utah legislature would get rid of conceal carry permits. Supporters of the bill say it would protect people's rights, but opponents have safety concerns. -
Business
Utah ski resorts plan for good year despite low snow, pandemic
2020's been one of the driest years on record in Utah, with many ski resorts reporting very little snow -- but they see fresh powder in the future. -
Health
Newborn screening catches serious, but treatable, GAMT disease for the first time
Utah is one of only three states that require newborn screening for the neurological disorder Guanidinoacetate methyltransferase, or GAMT. -
COVID-19-Money-security
Utah’s tourism industry declined rapidly in 2020, taking a hit
Utah's tourism industry generated over $1 billion in tax revenue last year. Although the final receipts have not come in yet, it's highly unlikely 2020 will match that number. -
COVID-19: Vaccine Watch
Nursing homes install air cleaning systems that kill COVID-19
The machines use needlepoint ionization technology, which sends millions of ions into the air of the nursing homes. -
COVID-19-Money-security
More money for businesses in new COVID-19 relief bill
The US Congress has set aside an additional $284.45 billion for the Paycheck Protection Program in the latest COVID-19 relief bill. That means Utah businesses could apply for a second loan.