Utah County seeing spikes in mental health, domestic violence calls
Law enforcement is seeing a spike in mental health wellness and domestic violence calls since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in mid-March.6 years ago
Kaysville mayor apologizes for country music concert after an earful from angry residents
Kaysville Mayor Katie Witt got an earful from several angry residents and apologized during Thursday's city council meeting over her support for a now scuttled country music concert in the city.6 years ago
COVID-19 could help Salt Lake Airport expansion save $300 million
COVID-19 may help save the Salt Lake City airport $300 million on its ongoing expansion project, because crews can remove concourses sooner than planned.6 years ago
Davis Co. Health Dept. worried about planned Kaysville country concert
Most of Utah is in a "yellow" COVID-19 risk level which means that events like the large country concert planned in Kaysville can be allowed, but the Davis County Health Department is worried that a planned concert in Kaysville won't follow health guidelines.6 years ago
Utah may shift COVID-19 plan to focus on elderly, minority communities
The Utah Leads Together Plan has been the roadmap for how the state fights the COVID-19 pandemic. But the focus may soon shift from designating "yellow" or "orange" risk areas to helping people most at-risk for getting a bad case of the virus.6 years ago
Utah-based group aims to help Navajo Nation deal with the COVID-19 pandemic
A non-profit legal center is gathering donations and will provide pro-bono legal work to the Navajo Nation as it struggles through the COVID-19 pandemic.6 years ago
Raising money for the next generation of cancer researchers
5 For The Fight, the Utah-based online crowd-sourcing campaign is hoping to raise $1.5 million to fund nine cancer researcher positions at the University of Utah's Huntsman Cancer Institute.6 years ago
Firefighters prep for a hotter and drier than normal summer in Utah
Utah fire officials are prepping for a busy summer after a prediction by the NOAA that this summer will be hotter than normal.6 years ago
Report: More women than men are losing their jobs in this economy
Women make up 60% of all jobs lost in the United States due to COVID-19, according to new research, and it doesn't look like sexism is to blame.6 years ago
Idaho, Wyoming loosen COVID-19 travel restrictions
People who are thinking about taking a vacation in Idaho or Wyoming will not have to deal with COVID-19 travel restrictions like a 14-day self-quarantine.6 years ago
Class of 2020: Going into the Marine Corps to help people
Alexander Falkner has been studying at the Utah Military Academy since the seventh grade and now he's graduating and heading out to the Marine Corps.6 years ago
Salt Lake County mayor’s request to stay in the “orange” phase denied
SALT LAKE CITY – Utah Governor Gary Herbert announced on Thursday that most places in Utah will transition from an “orange” risk level to “yellow”, meaning there will be fewer COVID-19 restrictions. That does not sit well with Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson. The mayor’s request to keep all parts of the county at […]6 years ago
The Class of 2020: Overcoming anxiety to graduate on top
Paige Kennedy will be attending SUU on a full scholarship and hopes to help cure diseases someday. But it took more than just brains to get to the top of the class; Paige has dealt with major anxiety for years.6 years ago
Small businesses taking it slow after Zion National Park reopening
Small businesses near Zion National Park were hit hard by COVID-19-related closures, but owners say reopening the park is risky.6 years ago
Class of 2020: After family tragedy, 8-year-old asks aunt to “healing prom”
Many teens are disappointed this year because they can't attend prom. But one family in East Millcreek held their own healing prom for their graduating senior which helped with the disappointment and to heal from a devastating tragedy.6 years ago
Dr. Angela Dunn: “Optimistic” some places in Utah could move to “yellow” June 1st
State epidemiologist Dr. Angela Dunn said she's optimistic parts of Utah will transition to the "yellow" phase June 1st.6 years ago
The Class of 2020: Helping others while going through challenges
Even while going through her own problems, Clearfield High Senior Erin Estheimer is making sure that she's helping others in the class of 2020.6 years ago
13 people test positive for COVID-19 at the Midvale Family Resource Center
Thirteen people have tested positive for COVID-19 at the Midvale Family Resource Center. The Salt Lake County Health department tested about 140 people6 years ago
Provo City Council looks to tighten development rules in the foothills
The Provo City Council is ready to put new rules on development in the foothills following public opposition to a housing project earlier this year.6 years ago
Senator Mike Lee: airlines shouldn’t have to fly empty planes
Utah Senator Mike Lee wants the government to relax some rules so airlines are not forced to fly empty planes in the United States.6 years ago
IHC doctors and nurses return from treating COVID-19 patients in New York
IHC doctors and nurses, fresh off a trip to NYC to help with COVID-19 patients, urge Utahns to continue social distancing practices.6 years ago
Growing a garden to fight the COVID-19 food supply problem
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused disruptions in the food supply in Utah and across the country. One Salt Lake area garden group is fighting that problem by helping people grow their own gardens for free.6 years ago
Intermountain Healthcare to start COVID-19 antibody tests
Intermountain Healthcare wants your blood...for new antibody tests that could help track how far COVID-19 has spread in Utah.6 years ago
