Granite District announces distance learning Jan. 18 through Jan. 21
One in five students tested positive for COVID-19 in recent Test to Stay events across the district, Superintendent Nye said.5 years ago
Salt Lake County Councilmembers vote to uphold indoor mask mandate
The 5-4 vote by Salt Lake County Council members keeps in place a 30-day indoor mask mandate recommended by Salt Lake County Health.5 years ago
Independent investigation finds Moab police should have cited Gabby Petito for domestic violence
Utah statute on police conduct in cases of suspected domestic violence was not followed concluded the independent reviewer, who recommended policy review and training for Moab police.5 years ago
Salt Lake County Council members facing pressure, threats over vote on mask mandate
The pressure and threats come one day before a vote by the Salt Lake County Council to overturn an existing indoor mask mandate.5 years ago
The best mask against the omicron variant: Factors to consider
The best mask or respirator to fight omicron can be determined by fit, filtration, breathability, durability, and quality control.5 years ago
Inflation at 40-year high pressures consumers, Fed and Biden
Price gains could slow further as snags in supply chains ease, but most economists say inflation won't fall back to pre-pandemic levels anytime soon.5 years ago
Salt Lake County Council likely to keep mask mandate, with chair’s support
Salt Lake County Council Chair Laurie Stringham said she is inclined to vote to keep an indoor mask mandate in Salt Lake County, breaking a possible tie and swinging the vote in favor of the mandate.5 years ago
Davis Tech suspends public COVID-19 testing, saying move is temporary
Davis Tech has temporarily suspended public COVID-19 testing, to redistribute testing to Davis District schools.5 years ago
Jan. 6 committee request interview, records from minority leader McCarthy
Mississippi Rep. Bennie Thompson requested that McCarthy provide information to the nine-member panel regarding the violence that took place last January.5 years ago
Utah health officials on state’s covid risk score calculator: race/ethnicity isn’t automatic qualifier
But Utah health officials say they will reevaluate variables in the current COVID-19 risk score calculator using more recent data.5 years ago
Paul Petersen, ex-politician in prison for adoption scheme loses appeal
Paul Petersen was accused of illegally paying women to come to the US to give up their babies in at least 70 adoption cases in Arizona, Utah, and Arkansas.5 years ago
Biden on voting rights passage: ‘I’m tired of being quiet!’
President Biden told a crowd in Atlanta he'd been having quiet conversations with Senators for months about voting legislation.5 years ago
Supreme Court skeptical of Biden’s workplace vaccine rule
The six conservative justices of the Supreme Court appeared to view the vaccine requirement as overstepping government authority.5 years ago
USDA recalls beef sold at Walmart for possible E. coli contamination
Beef subject to the USDA recall was produced on Dec. 20, 2021, and was sold at multiple Walmart stores in Utah.5 years ago
Salt Lake is a finalist to host the 2024 GOP Convention
GOP convention staffers will visit Salt Lake City to determine its viability. They'll check convention and hotel space, and ease of travel.5 years ago
Arbery killers get life in prison; no parole for father, son
Three men who chased and killed Ahmaud Arbery have been sentenced to life in prison with no chance for parole for the father and son who armed themselves and initiated the deadly pursuit of the 25-year-old Black man.5 years ago
Summit County issues public health order requiring indoor masks
The Summit County mask order begins Jan. 7, 2022, and requires those in public buildings or waiting in lines to wear a mask.5 years ago
US advisers endorse Pfizer COVID boosters for younger teens
Earlier this week, the FDA authorized a Pfizer booster for kids ages 12 to 15 as well. But first, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must sign off.5 years ago
University of Utah hospital is canceling non-urgent procedures
The move at University of Utah hospitals addresses two problems -- staff sick with COVID, and an uptick of COVID cases due to omicron.5 years ago
Jan. 6 committee prepares to go public as findings mount
The Jan. 6 committee investigating the violent capitol riot plans televised hearings and a series of reports in the coming month.5 years ago
Utah to follow new CDC quarantine guidelines, but no mask requirement at school
Utah health officials are on board with the new CDC quarantine guidelines, but students still can't be required to wear a mask in school.5 years ago
CDC alert issued for bagged Simple Truth, Nature’s Basket greens
Utah is not among the states reporting E. Coli infection related to the packaged greens, but the CDC alert said that could change.5 years ago
US children hospitalized with COVID in record numbers, many unvaccinated
An average of 378 kids with COVID were admitted per day to hospitals between Dec. 22 and 28, a 66% increase from the week before.5 years ago
