GOP states weigh limits on how race and slavery are taught
Proposals in Arkansas, Iowa and Mississippi would prohibit schools from using a New York Times project that focused on slavery's legacy.6 years ago
Jeff Bezos, Amazon’s founder, will step down as CEO
Amazon said Tuesday that Jeff Bezos is stepping down as CEO later this year, a role he’s had since he founded the company nearly 30 years ago.6 years ago
U of U Chief Safety Officer to leave the university, accepts job elsewhere
The Chief Safety Officer at the University of Utah says he is leaving the university and accepting a similar position at Michigan State University, the U announced Tuesday.6 years ago
Biden meets Republicans on virus aid, but no quick deal
President Joe Biden met with a group of Republican senators who have proposed a slimmed-down $618 billion coronavirus aid package.6 years ago
SpaceX announces first-ever all-civilian space flight crew
A multimillion trip to space aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule could be the first-ever orbital flight crewed entirely by non-astronauts.6 years ago
‘Saved by the Bell’ star Dustin Diamond dies of cancer at 44
“Saved by the Bell” star Dustin Diamond died Monday after a three-week fight with carcinoma, according to his representative. He was 44.6 years ago
Avalanche warning issued across mountains in northern Utah this weekend
Forecasters with the Utah Avalanche Center are warning residents of possible avalanches in the backcountry across northern Utah this weekend.6 years ago
Utah judge denies lawsuit giving option for classroom learning
A Utah district judge has ruled against a lawsuit that would give students an option to go back into the classroom in the Salt Lake City School District.6 years ago
Cox: More COVID-19 vaccine doses to arrive in Utah within the coming weeks
Governor Spencer Cox says Utah will see an increase in COVID-19 vaccine doses within the coming weeks.6 years ago
Utah ranks 10th in the nation for most firearms found in carry-on luggage
In 2020, TSA says they found a total of 71 firearms in carry-on luggage at Salt Lake City International Airport.6 years ago
Oscar and Emmy-winning actor Cloris Leachman dies at 94
Cloris Leachman, a character actor whose depth of talent brought her an Oscar for the “The Last Picture Show” and Emmys for her comedic work in “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and other TV series, has died. She was 94.6 years ago
First Biden-Putin call shows both cautious on big concerns
U.S. President Joe Biden and Russian leader Vladimir Putin had their first conversation as counterparts in a phone call that underscored troubled relations between the two countries.6 years ago
‘THIS IS ME’: Rioters flaunt involvement in Capitol siege
Some rioters who participated in the deadly siege of the US Capitol downright flaunted their activity on Jan. 6.6 years ago
Biden administration to boost vaccine supply amid shortages
WASHINGTON (AP)– The Biden administration is boosting purchases of coronavirus vaccines to deliver enough to protect 300 million Americans by the end of the summer, as it surges deliveries to states for the next three weeks following complaints of shortages and inconsistent supplies. President Joe Biden announced the surge in deliveries to states Tuesday, along […]6 years ago
South Salt Lake police activity leads to shelter-in-place at junior high
A shelter-in-place order has been lifted at Granite Park Junior High School in South Salt Lake, where reporters witnessed heavy police presence earlier.6 years ago
Some dogs can learn new words after hearing them only four times
Some talented dogs can learn new words after hearing them only four times, according to a new study.6 years ago
Lawmakers halt committee meeting when small group without masks arrive
Utah lawmakers briefly stopped a legislative committee meeting Monday after a small group of people refusing to wear masks showed up.6 years ago
Utah to continue free COVID-19 testing in many counties
In an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 in Utah, the Utah Department of Health (UDOH) will offer more free testing at sites in the hardest-hit areas.6 years ago
President Biden signs burst of virus orders, requires masks for travel
With a burst of executive orders, President Joe Biden is hoping to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic with aggressive measures, including required masks for travel.6 years ago
UDOT warns drivers of a seven-month closure at 12600 South in Riverton
UDOT is warning drivers to plan ahead for a seven-month road closure at 12600 South in Riverton in order to build a new freeway-style interchange.6 years ago
Wall Street hits records as hopes build for more stimulus
Wall Street marked the dawn of President Joe Biden's administration with stocks rallying to record highs as hopes build that new leadership in Washington will mean more stimulus to support the struggling U.S. economy.6 years ago
Some COVID-19 mutations may dampen vaccine effectiveness
Scientists are reporting troubling signs that some recent mutations of the virus that causes COVID-19 may modestly curb the effectiveness of two current vaccines.6 years ago
Immigrants cheered by possible citizenship path under Biden
Immigrants cheered President Joe Biden's plan to provide a path to U.S. citizenship for about 11 million people without legal status.6 years ago
