Chuck Schumer becomes Majority Leader, as 3 new senators are sworn in, giving party control of White House, Congress
Three new senators were sworn into office Wednesday, and Chuck Schumer becomes Majority Leader, after President Joe Biden's inauguration, securing the majority for Democrats in the Senate6 years ago
Biden picks transgender woman as assistant health secretary
President-elect Joe Biden has tapped Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine to be his assistant secretary of health, leaving her poised to become the first openly transgender federal official to be confirmed by the U.S. Senate.6 years ago
Census Bureau director to resign amid criticism over data
U.S. Census Bureau director Steven Dillingham is planning to resign with the change in presidential administrations.6 years ago
Weber County schools on a two hour delay due to high winds and widespread power outages
Weber County School District (WCSD) has issued a two-hour delay Tuesday for schools due to high winds and power outages.6 years ago
California pauses COVID-19 shots from one lot of vaccine containing more than 330,000 doses
California health officials are telling medical providers across the state not to administer doses from one lot of Moderna's coronavirus vaccine while they investigate possible severe allergic reactions.6 years ago
Biden’s national security Cabinet nominees face Senate tests
President-elect Joe Biden's national security Cabinet may be bare on Day One of his presidency, but an inauguration eve spurt of Senate confirmation hearings suggests that won't be the case for long.6 years ago
Tesla has started deliveries of the Chinese-made Model Y
Tesla has begun rolling out locally made Model Y crossover vehicles in China, reaching an important milestone in the world's largest auto market.6 years ago
Joe Biden to propose 8-year citizenship path for immigrants
President-elect Joe Biden plans to unveil a sweeping immigration bill on Day One of his administration, hoping to provide an eight-year path to citizenship.6 years ago
Utah’s economy projected to bounce back, but not fully unless women return to workforce
Utah's economy is projected to recover in 2021, however, the state's economy will not fully bounce back if women do not re-enter the workforce.6 years ago
A snowboarder survived an avalanche and caught the heart-racing experience on video
Less than a minute after carving down the slopes of backcountry Colorado, a snowboarder was swept up in an avalanche.6 years ago
Latter-day Saint leaders condemn violence at the US Capitol
High leadership officials with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are speaking out to condemn violence and lawless behavior after the siege of the US Capitol last week.6 years ago
Biden’s $1.9 trillion aid plan to revamp economy prompts GOP pushback
Biden releases a $1.9 trillion aid plan with the hopes of revamping the economy. The plan includes $1,400 direct payments, $15 minimum wage and more.6 years ago
UK coronavirus variant detected in Utah
The coronavirus variant that was initially discovered in the United Kingdom and later detected in Colorado and California, has made its way to Utah.6 years ago
AMBER ALERT: Price Police looking for infant in child abduction
Price Police have issued an Amber Alert for an infant. The suspect was last seen driving a red 1999 Volkswagen Jetta GLS with license plate 2G4WZ.6 years ago
NY attorney general sues NYPD over Floyd protest response
New York's attorney general sued the New York Police Department (NYPD), calling the rough treatment of protesters against racial injustice last spring part of a longstanding pattern of abuse.6 years ago
President Trump’s impeachment trial could begin on Inauguration Day
President Donald Trump's impeachment trial could begin on Inauguration Day, just as Democrat Joe Biden takes the oath of office.6 years ago
Dr. Dunn: ‘We are certainly moving in the right direction’ with COVID-19 spread
The state's top epidemiologist says "We are certainly moving in the right direction" in controlling the spread of COVID-19 in Utah.6 years ago
Rep. Moore votes against impeachment, says censure an option
Rep. Moore voted against impeaching the president but says he believes a censure of President Trump is an option6 years ago
‘Out of an abundance of caution:’ public legislative access goes virtual
The Utah Legislature announced Wednesday the public will temporarily participate in legislative proceedings virtually for safety reasons.6 years ago
FBI considers putting some of those who attacked the Capitol on no-fly list
The FBI says it's considering keeping those who attacked the US Capitol last week from boarding planes by adding them to the federal no-fly list.6 years ago
President Trump visits Texas, taking no responsibility for US Capitol siege
On a visit to Texas, President Donald Trump took no responsibility for his part in fomenting a violent siege at the U.S. Capitol last week.6 years ago
UTA to train all staff on how to recognize human trafficking
The UTA begins two-year training for staff on how to recognize human trafficking signs and how to report information to UTA police.6 years ago
House Democrats plan to vote Wednesday on Pres. Trump’s impeachment
House Democrats plan to vote Wednesday to impeach President Donald Trump for his role in last week's riots at the US Capitol.6 years ago
