US experts convene to decide whether to OK Pfizer vaccine
WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. government advisory panel convened on Thursday to decide whether to endorse large-scale use of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine to help conquer the outbreak that has killed close to 300,000 Americans. The meeting of outside advisers to the Food and Drug Administration represented the next-to-last hurdle before the expected start of the […]6 years ago
Rep. Rob Bishop hospitalized after suffering a “mild” stroke
Utah Representative Rob Bishop is in the hospital after suffering from a mild stroke on Tuesday, he told KSL NewsRadio's Lee Lonsberry.6 years ago
Dr. Dunn: No Thanksgiving surge in COVID-19 cases as expected
Dr. Angela Dunn said Utah did not experience the expected surge in COVID-19 cases following the Thanksgiving holiday.6 years ago
Navajo Nation expands use of isolation sites as ICU beds near capacity
As ICU beds on the Navajo Nation reach capacity, the Nation is opening up multiple isolation sites to help further prevent the spread of COVID-19.6 years ago
Some temples are entering Phase 3 of reopening; here’s what that looks like
Four temples around the world will enter Phase 3 of reopening for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the church announced Monday.6 years ago
A teacher who turned his home into a PPE factory during the pandemic was honored with a new car
A New Jersey middle school teacher, Jason Erdreich, turned his house into a PPE factory during the pandemic and was thanked with a new car.6 years ago
Utah Capitol executive director, Allyson Gamble, dies at 52
The longtime executive director of the Utah State Capitol, Allyson Gamble, has died at the age of 52 from a stroke.6 years ago
Japan capsule carrying asteroid samples lands in Australia
Japan's space agency said its helicopter search team has spotted a capsule carrying asteroid samples that landed on a remote area in southern Australia as planned Sunday.6 years ago
Biden officially secures enough electors to become president
California has certified its presidential election and appointed 55 electors pledged to vote for Joe Biden, officially handing the Democrat the Electoral College majority needed to win the White House.6 years ago
COVID-19 hospitalizations reach over 600, another 3,647 people are infected with the virus
COVID-19 related hospitalizations reached a new high of 603, with 212 people currently in intensive care units.6 years ago
UDOT: Expect delays on northbound I-15 in Davis County this weekend
The Utah Department of Transportation is advising drivers to plan ahead for heavy delays on northbound I-15 in Davis County this Sunday.6 years ago
VP-elect Harris picks Tina Flournoy to be her chief of staff
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris has named veteran Democratic strategist Tina Flournoy as her chief of staff.6 years ago
Optimism growing for COVID relief bill as pressure builds
Optimism about delivering long-sought COVID-19 relief is building on Capitol Hill after additional rank-and-file lawmakers voiced support for a bipartisan, middle-of-the-road plan.6 years ago
The US reported its highest one-day COVID-19 death tally: Over 2,800
More than 2,800 COVID-19 deaths were reported Wednesday in the United States -- the most the country has ever reported in a single day.6 years ago
Art projects from 2 students head to the International Space Station
Art projects created by a pair of students in Pennsylvania will be launched into the stars on Saturday.6 years ago
The show must go on: 2021 Sundance Film Festival goes virtual
The 2021 Sundance Film Festival in Park City is going virtual, expanding the event globally as well as implementing festival firsts.6 years ago
Despite the pandemic, rent in Salt Lake City continues to rise
Including last month's average 2% rent increase, Salt Lake City ranked 56 out of 100 cities in the nation for the highest rent prices.6 years ago
Some restaurants hate delivery apps like Grubhub and Uber Eats. So they’re seeking out alternatives
Local restaurants in the United States are becoming increasingly frustrated with third party delivery apps, so they're getting creative.6 years ago
A new study found coronavirus may have been in the US in December. That doesn’t mean you’ll ever know if you had it then
A new study published in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases suggests the novel coronavirus was infecting people across the US as early as December.6 years ago
Senate GOP leader says he’s revising his COVID-19 relief plan
Senate leader Mitch McConnell said he's revising his scaled-back COVID-19 relief bill with the goal of passing a significant downpayment during the lame-duck session and then revisiting the topic next year.6 years ago
Disputing President Trump, Barr says no widespread election fraud
Attorney General William Barr said the Justice Department has not uncovered any evidence of widespread voter fraud in the 2020 general election.6 years ago
Thanksgiving could make or break US coronavirus response
Governors and mayors are ratcheting up mask mandates and imposing restrictions on small indoor gatherings right before Thanksgiving in attempts to curb COVID-19.6 years ago
White House has signed off on Joe Biden getting the President’s Daily Brief
The White House has given formal approval for President-elect Joe Biden to receive the President's Daily Brief.6 years ago
