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KSL NewsRadio picks up Murrow award for tour bus crash coverage
KSL Newsradio has won two regional awards for excellence from the Radio Television Digital News Association.4 years ago
No Utah Shakespeare Festival this year
The directors of the Utah Shakespeare Festival (the Festival) announced on Tuesday that they have canceled the Festival's 2020 season.4 years ago
IRS sets deadline for relief payment by direct deposit
Taxpayers who want to get their stimulus payments from the IRS via direct deposit have less than 48 hours to enter their information online.4 years ago
If games resume, will athletes be ready?
Making it safe for America's professional sports teams to start playing games is one thing. Making sure athletes are in game shape is another.4 years ago
“Pediatric multisystem inflammatory syndrome” may be linked to COVID-19 in children
In New York City dozens of children have "pediatric multisystem inflammatory syndrome," which health officials believe could be linked to coronavirus.4 years ago
Poll: Most in US back curbing in-person worship amid virus
A new poll finds that most Americans think in-person religious services should be barred or allowed only with limits during the coronavirus pandemic.4 years ago
Malaria drug shows no benefit in another coronavirus study
A new study finds no evidence of benefit from a malaria drug widely promoted as a treatment for coronavirus infection.4 years ago
Bug experts dismiss worry about US ‘murder hornets’ as hype
Bug experts are dismissing as media hype the recent worry about so-called murder hornets spotted in Washington state.4 years ago
Frontier Airlines will drop open-seat fee that drew attacks
After US government pushback, Frontier Airlines will drop plans to charge an extra fee for passengers to lock in an empty middle seat next to them.4 years ago
Fractures in many nations widen as virus lockdowns ease
Regional and political fractures are emerging in many nations over how fast to lift the lid on coronavirus-imposed lockdowns.4 years ago
DeVos finalizes regulations giving more rights to those accused of sexual assault on college campuses
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos formally announces new protections for those accused of campus sexual harassment and assault.4 years ago
Second edition of ‘The Disney Family Singalong’ adds John Legend, Katy Perry
John Legend and Katy Perry have been added to the roster of the second Disney Family Singalong, to be televised lives at a date as yet unknown.4 years ago
Utah will provide PPE to small businesses
Utah announced a one-time giveaway for small businesses of personal protective equipment. The PPE Push Pack includes masks, sanitizer, and gloves.4 years ago
America’s Freedom Festival activities in Provo postponed
All associated with America's Freedom Festival in Provo have been postponed until 2021. However, there will be a modified fireworks presentation.4 years ago
Ousted vaccine director files whistleblower complaint alleging coronavirus warnings were ignored
Originally Published: 05 MAY 20 14:38 ET (CNN) — Dr. Rick Bright, the ousted director of the office involved in developing a coronavirus vaccine, formally filed an extensive whistleblower complaint Tuesday alleging his early warnings about the coronavirus were ignored and that his caution at a treatment favored by President Donald Trump led to his […]4 years ago
Hasbro introduces Baby Yoda-themed Monopoly set just in time for May the Fourth
Hasbro has introduced a Baby Yoda-themed Monopoly set. Buy it you will?4 years ago
Don Shula, winningest coach in pro football history, dies at 90
Don Shula died Monday at age 90. He won the most games of any NFL coach and led the Miami Dolphins to the only perfect season in league history.4 years ago
Be cautious at the grocery store checkout line — here’s why
Originally Published: 30 APR 20 15:18 ET (CNN) — Sandra Kunz wanted to keep working as a Walmart cashier even as the coronavirus spread. Despite a lung condition, the 72-year-old in Aurora, Colorado, needed to get her paycheck, according to her sister, Paula Spellman. Her husband, Gus, was injured and out of work, and the […]4 years ago
State of Utah receives refund of the $800 thousand purchase of hydroxychloroquine
A purchase by the state of Utah of compounded chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine has been refunded in full.4 years ago
Utah’s Hogle Zoo reopening Saturday with restrictions
Utah's Hogle Zoo is reopening Saturday but with restrictions, such as number of visitors and time spent at the park.4 years ago
Drug shows promise in speeding recovery from COVID-19
Scientists have announced the first effective remedy for COVID-19 symptoms — an experimental drug that can speed recovery.4 years ago
Oklahoma, Utah face scrutiny over malaria drug purchases
Utah state leaders are being scrutinized after buying unproven malaria drugs promoted to treat COVID-19 patients that doctors warned needed more testing.4 years ago
All Days of ’47 events canceled over COVID-19 concern
All events associated with the Days of '47 festivities in Utah have been postponed until July 2021.4 years ago
