Todd Fooks
COVID-19 stress counseling is available and free to Utahns
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah- COVID-19 stress counseling is now available and free for Utahns. The Utah Strong Recovery Project is providing support for mental health damaged by the stress of COVID-19. A media release from the Project says, “services include emotional support, crisis counseling, mental health education and coping strategies, and referral to additional services […]4 years ago
Utah pediatricians group advocates for students in the classroom, conditionally
The American Academy Of Pediatrics (AAP) released two widely read statements recently about students returning to school this fall saying that having students in the classroom is important, and should be done safely.4 years ago
Two Utah colleges join a lawsuit against ICE “International Student Ban”
Weber State University and Westminster College have joined the now list of hundreds of institutions of higher learning in the lawsuit against the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to halt an "international student ban."4 years ago
Study: Utah is a good place to let kids walk or bike to school
No matter how much school is 'in-person' this year, you still might not want your kids to take a crowded school bus. And Utah ranks among the best places in the country to let your kids walk to school.4 years ago
Economists: Swedish COVID experiment didn’t save jobs or lives
When many of the world's governments began shutting down as COVID-19 began knocking on their doors in March the Swedish Government didn't.4 years ago
Making sense of: More COVID cases, but falling death rates?
COVID cases are booming across the country, and teeming in states like Florida, Texas, Arizona and Utah, but the death rates are going down. Doctors though say that doesn't mean we're out of the woods yet though.4 years ago
Sorry, you won’t be getting a pandemic property tax break
The Utah Tax Commission says that people may be in for a surprise when they receive their property taxes this year. That's because taxes were computed on January 1, three months before the coronavirus pandemic.4 years ago
Email says Utah Coronavirus Task Force will only meet “as-needed”
In a leaked email from the Lt. Governor's office, it appears that Utah Coronavirus Task Force is set to scale back their weekly meetings to an "as needed" basis.4 years ago
Ski industry loses 2 billion due to the novel coronavirus
DENVER— Ski resorts were forced to close in March because of coronavirus restrictions. Had there been no coronavirus, the NSAA says the ski industry was on track for the 4th best season they ever had since they started measuring in 1980. “The average ski area was open only 99 days last season… compared with the […]4 years ago
Utah has a free stress management app
Stress. The new Utah stress managenent app, myStrength can help with that. Eric Tadehara says tensions are running high and Utahns should take advantage.4 years ago
“Anti-racist” books hard to find at the library these days
How To Be An Anti-Racist, White Fragility, The New Jim Crow. Libraries along the Wasatch Front say hard copies for books like these have flown from their shelves.4 years ago
Thousands of dollars offered in a new grant for small businesses
Regional Development Director for Salt Lake County, Dina Blaes says this is their chance to help small businesses that have shut down or partially closed from county health orders.4 years ago
South Summit School District (coincidentally) wires up for COVID-19
KAMAS— South Summit School District was already preparing for this. When the pandemic hit, Superintendent Dr. Shad Sorenson knew they were going to be ready for whatever the fall school year might bring. “We have the ability to record everything, audio and video, in every classroom we have.” He estimated it was a half-million-dollar investment […]4 years ago
Check it out: Utah has new 2020 “I Voted” stickers
Utah now has new I Voted stickers for 2020 to commemorate when the first woman in America (who was from Utah) cast a vote, as well as the adoption of the 19th amendment.4 years ago
K metric for COVID-19 shows there are superspreaders of the virus
To get the full picture of how the coronavirus is spreading through superspreaders, some scientists say, you have to know the K.4 years ago
Mail-in ballots should be showing up this week, experts expect big turnout
Due to the pandemic and Utah's law allowing for mail-in ballots is leading experts to think that the Beehive State could see quite a turnout for this year's election.4 years ago
Most Deseret Industries stores along the Wasatch Front open by Friday, with changes
SALT LAKE CITY— “Well, we’re very grateful for everyone’s patience,” says Deseret Industries Store Director Justin Hansen, chuckling, “we’re excited to share we’ve begun a phased reopening. It’s reopening with some changes. Most of the thrift stores are open for both donating AND shopping. You just won’t be able to take those old toys that […]4 years ago
3rd times a charm? for re-rescheduled country concert
CEDAR CITY— Organizer Eric Moutsos hopes so. He invoked the cliche a few times during a Facebook Live where he announced the show was on (again.) “There’s no more ‘Villes to go. Kaysville to Grantsville… politics, crush, crush. [But] we do not quit in America,” Moutsos mused in the passenger seat of a truck announcing […]4 years ago
Falling revenue has Salt Lake County tightening its belt
SALT LAKE CITY– Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson says when the virus hit, the county rapidly cut spending and froze hiring. Wilson notes money was saved and freed for a major health response. However, crashing tax revenues in the range of $70 million to $96 million have the county scrambling to trim the fat […]4 years ago
Westminster College plans to have in-person classes in fall
SALT LAKE CITY— Masks, social distancing, and proper hygiene will be part of the curriculum come fall. Westminster, a small liberal arts college in Sugarhouse, released a statement saying they will be having in-person classes… with an exception. Fall break is gone. Westminster says its being removed so the semester can end early on December […]4 years ago
480 students in 8 hours: A socially-distanced graduation
Chaine Hensen said it took some math to figure it out: Giving 480 seniors enough time to walk across the stages for graduation.4 years ago
Wuhan (finally) bans wild animals at wet markets
WUHAN, CHINA— Chinese shoppers won’t see lion, peacock, bat, or snake at the wet markets in Wuhan, for a while. Dr. Anthony Fauci of the US Coronavirus Task Force called for a worldwide shutdown of wet markets weeks ago. It’s widely believed the animal to human transmission of the virus happened there. Now, Newsweek.com reports […]4 years ago
U of U prof thinks sound waves could replace anti-depressants
Sound waves as a depression treatment? It may sound like stuff out of a sci-fi novel, but a Utah scientist believes there could be something to it.4 years ago
