Advocacy group claims an ’emergency’ shortage of home health workers
One patients’ rights group says Utah has an emergency shortage of home care workers. They want the state to address the labor shortage.5 years ago
Educators urge parents not to call police over ‘harmful’ books in school libraries
A well-known parents group is reportedly telling members they should call police if “harmful” books are found in school libraries. Some educators are calling this a horrible idea, saying it’s the wrong way to complain about questionable material.5 years ago
Gov. Cox announces new ‘collaborative’ to slow the rising costs of health care
SALT LAKE CITY – The governor is calling on Utahns to help the state government find ways to keep the rising costs of health care down. The state is forming a new group designed to find strategies to improve health care while keeping premiums from skyrocketing. Doctors who spoke with Governor Spencer Cox at the […]5 years ago
TSA reminds airline travelers prohibited items increase lines
The holiday travel season kicks off this weekend, and TSA officials expect a big surge in travelers coming through Salt Lake International Airport.5 years ago
Overall crime goes down slightly in Salt Lake last month, but city officials see a bump in violent crimes
Citywide overall crime has dropped 18 percent over the last 28 days, according to the data used by Salt Lake City Police Department.5 years ago
Davis School District will investigate suicide of autistic girl
The Davis School District announced it is taking more steps to investigate the suicide of a 10-year-old girl.5 years ago
Health officials see a high number of young kids getting COVID-19 vaccine
The COVID-19 vaccine has been available to kids ages 5-11 for just over a week, UDOH reports 36,774 kids in that age group have received at least one dose.5 years ago
Health officials find disparities in health care received by minority communities in Utah
SALT LAKE CITY — Health care officials in Utah say there are troubling gaps among minority communities across the state. They say there are racial inequities in most of the standards they measure for public health. Gaps in minority health care Analysts with the Utah Department of Health have noticed gaps between the kind of […]5 years ago
Doctors say Utah ‘not in a good place’ preparing for COVID-19 in the winter months
There are some bleak predictions from health care workers in Utah. Doctors say we have “no room for error” when it comes to preparing for the winter months and possible surges of COVID-19 cases.5 years ago
Group of investors reportedly agree to purchase Real Salt Lake
Many details about the purchase of Real Salt Lake are slow in coming, but one thing is clear -- the team is staying in Salt Lake.5 years ago
Utah group considers lawsuit over congressional redistricting map
The group, Better Boundaries, said lawmakers ignored the voter-approved choice and, instead, chose a map they drew themselves.5 years ago
Arguments for and against renaming Dixie State University during special session
The debate of renaming Dixie State University created some heated discussion Tuesday on Utah's Capital Hill.5 years ago
House passes new congressional map, Dems say new map is not fair
A new congressional map is a step closer to being approved at the Utah State Capital, despite the disapproval of Democrats.5 years ago
Lawmakers are called upon to adopt ‘bipartisan’ redistricting maps
Redistricting is going to be a hot topic during this week's special legislative session on Capitol Hill.5 years ago
Fatal crashes, auto-pedestrian accidents across Utah up from last year
Fatal crashes and auto-pedestrian accidents are up in Utah from last year.5 years ago
Business owners near Taylorsville say project has strained revenue
Business owners near Taylorsville say road work has been a significant strain on their revenue.5 years ago
Fleeing suspect in Taylorsville reportedly hides in family’s window well
A 6th grader told police he saw the suspect in the window well as he helped siblings get ready for school. He left soon after.5 years ago
Salt Lake City unveils updated crime control plan
As Salt Lake City officials unveil their new crime control plan, they also say they'll need more employees to make the new plan work.5 years ago
Police help transport ballots in Salt Lake County due to security concerns
The Unified Police Department will help transport ballots from drop-off locations due to safety concerns.5 years ago
Educators call for more help in school cafeterias to help ease supply-chain problems
More help is needed in school cafeterias to help ease national supply-chain problem. Because of that, last minute changes by school districts are being made to ensure children get their lunches.5 years ago
Salt Lake City leaders announce major upgrades to Ballpark neighborhood
The Salt Lake City ballpark area needs work to make it feel more like a neighborhood, said Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall.5 years ago
Drunken chase and deadly crash suspect faces over a dozen charges
Christian Cody Facer is charged with a drunken chase with officers in Davis County then crashing and killing a 33-year-old woman.5 years ago
Doctors report more COVID-19, and MIS-C cases in Utah kids
In Utah, children between the ages of five and 11 make up 20% of new COVID-19 cases, and 120 kids have another illness, MIS-C.5 years ago
