COVID-19 is spreading near Utah’s tourist destinations
SUMMIT COUNTY – Health officials in Utah’s popular tourist locations are worried about the rising number of COVID-19 cases, but, they’re not planning to increase safety restrictions, yet. Meanwhile, they’re trying to pinpoint exactly how the virus is spreading. On Monday, officials in Summit County say they had 15 new cases of COVID-19. The last […]6 years ago
COVID-19 is changing how The Red Cross is able to assist people
COVID-19 is posing a unique problem for volunteer groups like The Red Cross. The Red Cross says some people are becoming hesitant to serve.6 years ago
COVID-19 testing centers extremely busy; some people wait hours in line
As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise in Utah, testing centers are feeling serious strain -- with waiting times hours long in some cases.6 years ago
Fire officials warn of hazardous conditions for the Fourth of July weekend
fire officials are urging everyone to be especially careful when lighting fires or setting off fireworks over the Fourth of July weekend.6 years ago
Health officials worried about potential COVID-19 spread over the holiday
Concerned that hospitals may become overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients, Utah health officials ask residents to keep healthy practices top-of-mind.6 years ago
Missing Idaho boy found safe in Uinta mountains
Searchers credit a father's intuition for finding a missing Idaho boy who'd become lost in the Henry Fork area of Summit County.6 years ago
Saratoga Springs residents assessing damage from Knolls Fire
There's still a chance they will have to pack up and leave again. In the meantime, some evacuees are getting their first look at the damage from Knolls Fire.6 years ago
Saratoga Springs hopes to prevent future traffic jams in possible evacuations
Some evacuees from the Knolls Fire tell KSL it took hours from them to get out of the restricted area because of traffic jams6 years ago
How emergency officials help evacuees with COVID-19
Hours after being told he had contracted COVID-19 and he needed to isolate at home, this Saratoga Springs resident was told he had to evacuate.6 years ago
Fallen Utah pilot brought home, many pay tribute through his procession
A somber return for the Utah pilot killed in a plane crash off the coast of England. He’s back home and his family is preparing for his funeral on the fourth of July.6 years ago
Life Flight team rattled after crew member seriously hurt in plane crash
There’s an outpouring of love and support for Intermountain’s Life Flight medical team after one of their crew members was critically injured.6 years ago
State officials reach out to Latinos to prevent the spread of COVID-19
UTAH STATE CAPITOL – Governor Herbert and medical officials have a special message for Utah’s Latin American community. They’re urging all Latinos to take better care of themselves to prevent the spread of COVID-19. It’s a community that’s being hit especially hard by the disease. On Thursday, state health officials reported 590 new cases of […]6 years ago
Doctors plead with Utahns to wear masks, launch #MaskUpUtah campaign
Several different health care organizations are teaming together for a new public awareness campaign that urges people to wear them, #MaskUpUtah.6 years ago
Governor Gary Herbert emphasizes ‘shut down is not under consideration’
Governor Gary Herbert repeats he is not considering another Utah economic shutdown. Some Utah lawmakers and local Utah business owners are worried.6 years ago
Childhood sex abuse survivors rail against Utah Supreme Court for overturning recent law
Childhood sex abuse survivors are calling out the Utah Supreme Court for overturning a law that makes it easier for victims to sue their attackers.6 years ago
Salt Lake County honors Juneteenth, activists call for it to be a national holiday
Salt Lake County is honoring the day known as Juneteenth, which is recognized as the day when the last of the slaves were freed in Texas in 18656 years ago
Protestors celebrate Juneteenth by marching and demanding police reform
Protestors marched in Salt Lake City to celebrate Juneteenth, but organizers say the rally has to be about more than just chanting.6 years ago
Man sues after reportedly being beaten by library security guards
A lawsuit worth $35 million dollars is filed after a Black man was reportedly beaten outside of the downtown library last year.6 years ago
Utah ‘dreamers’ applaud Supreme Court’s decision on DACA
'Dreamers' in Utah say they’re over the moon over the Supreme Court’s decision preventing the Trump Administration from ending DACA.6 years ago
Despite budget shortfall, Utah lawmakers say education funding will go up
State Lawmakers expect there to be budget cuts this year as COVID-19 has affected so many parts of the economy, but state officials say that education will not be one of them. In fact, Senate Pres. Stuart Adams says they're increasing the education budget.6 years ago
Salt Lake police chief talks about officers quitting the department
Morale is reportedly tanking in police departments across the country, and officers in Salt Lake City say they’re not immune to this problem.6 years ago
Lawmakers support bill prohibiting police chokeholds
Lawmakers are one step closer to banning police chokeholds and tactics that restrict breathing and blood circulation in Utah.6 years ago
COVID-19 causes massive revenue shortfall for Intermountain
Intermountain Healthcare says they’re losing millions in revenue, and they have to take big steps to handle the revenue shortfall.6 years ago
