BYU outlines plans to keep campus safe from COVID-19 this winter
Earlier this year, Brigham Young University, BYU, students were tied to surging COVID-19 cases in Provo.6 years ago
Researchers need dirty diapers for developing a new autism test
Brigham Young University researchers want to look at lots of dirty diapers so they can develop a test that may detect autism earlier6 years ago
How will the COVID-19 vaccine get to Utah’s hospitals?
Five major hospitals in Utah are getting ready to receive Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine on Monday. But how will the vaccines make it there?6 years ago
Report: Big drop in literacy test scores for first graders in Utah
A new report from Utah's Acadience reading test shows a big drop in literacy for first graders some say it is online learning6 years ago
Crime is rising in Salt Lake City. Some suggest Feds can help
Violent crime has gone up over 21% in Salt Lake City in 2020, with many incidents connected to the increasing homeless population.6 years ago
Drive in menorah lighting being held at the Utah State Capitol
The annual menorah lighting and Hanukkah celebrations at the Utah State Capitol will be different this year. Instead of happening at the rotunda, it will be outside.6 years ago
Utah social media influencer raises big money for local children’s charity
When the influencer heard that the charity For The Kids needed 450 food kits for children in need, she asked her followers to donate. And they did.6 years ago
Report: Another 300 kids from Salt Lake City School District transfer
A new report from The Salt Lake Tribune says 300 kids have transferred out of the Salt Lake City School District mostly due to online learning.6 years ago
Can you be fired for not taking the COVID-19 vaccine?
Can you be fired for not taking the COVID-19 vaccine? Attorney Spencer Phillips says Utah, like many places, is an "at-will" state. This means employers can fire employees for almost any reason--including refusing to get a COVID-19 vaccine.6 years ago
In-person learning a challenge for some teachers, students
With some districts asking teachers to provide both in-person and online learning, the strain is evident. "Teachers are really, really tired."6 years ago
Provo wants better relationship with BYU students
The city of Provo and BYU students are looking for ways to improve the relationship between students and their neighbors.6 years ago
Utah hospital ICUs expected to be at max capacity for the next few months
at least one doctor expects intensive care units ( ICUs )to be at max capacity for the next couple of months.6 years ago
How will a vaccine help with COVID-19 herd immunity?
Utah's health professionals say that while we still don't know everything about the COVID-19 vaccines, they will help us achieve herd immunity.6 years ago
Provo City Council opposes private development plan at Bridal Veil Falls
The Provo City Council isn't quite on board with plans a private developer has for the popular attraction, Bridal Veil Falls.6 years ago
Utah Food Bank demand triples since April
The Utah Food Bank typically hands out 2 million pounds of food every month. Since April, demand has gone up and that number has tripled to 6 million pounds per month.6 years ago
COVID-19 hospitalizations plateau in Utah, but doctors worry about after Thanksgiving surge
Hospitalizations for COVID-19 have seen a plateau in Utah, averaging around 560 a day recently. But at least one doctor is worried6 years ago
High school swimmers protest ban on team practices at Salt Lake County pools
Dozens showed up at a high school swimmers protest Friday at the offices of Salt Lake County government, asking to swim at county rec pools.6 years ago
Report: Utah must spend $300 million+ in CARES Act money by end of 2020
There's not much time for Utah to spend $307 million in CARES Act money before the cash is returned to the federal government.6 years ago
Doctors: don’t let Thanksgiving become “super spreader” event
Some doctors in Utah worry Thanksgiving could become a "super spreader" event. They're asking Utahns to do their part and stay home.6 years ago
Animals dangling out of helicopters? It’s all for their health and safety
SALT LAKE CITY – Starting November 28th, Utahns may notice animals dangling in nets outside of helicopters. The animals may include bison, deer and bighorn sheep. However, the Division of Wildlife Resources says not to worry. It actually helps the animals. Spokeswoman Faith Heaton Jolley said the helicopter rides are part of the division’s annual […]6 years ago
AAA: COVID-19 causing big drop in Thanksgiving travel plans
AAA is predicting the biggest one year drop in Thanksgiving travel since the Great Recession. Not surprisingly, COVID-19 is the biggest reason why.6 years ago
Changing how police complaints are handled in Utah
Defense attorney Steve Burton is supporting a bill being that would change how complaints against police officers are handled.6 years ago
Utah company develops COVID-19 vaccine distribution software
Salt Lake City-based Simplus has developed a new distribution software program to help state governments and health departments administer the COVID-19 vaccine.6 years ago
