Health
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Curt Gresseth
Developer discusses plan to revive, restore Utah Lake
A company plans to build man-made islands with material dredged from the bed of Utah Lake, cleaning the water and make it a welcoming spot for recreation and birds.2 years ago
Martha Harris and Kira Hoffelmeyer
Utah doctors report omicron variant impacting mental health
Two doctors say the omicron variant is increasing mental health cases2 years ago
Martha Harris, Paul Nelson, and Kira Hoffelmeyer
42 teaching positions eliminated in SLC from decline in student enrollment
The board eliminated 42 teaching positions because of dropping enrollment numbers2 years ago
Curt Gresseth
One economist says life today is simpler than you may think
Without having to spend time hunting and gathering, one economist says we live the real simple life.2 years ago
LAURAN NEERGAARD and MATTHEW PERRONE Associated Press
Pfizer asks FDA to allow COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 5
The move could open the way for the very youngest Americans to start receiving shots by early March.2 years ago
Simone Seikaly
BREAKING: The Utah National Guard will assist long-term care facilities
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Department of Health has requested help from the Utah National Guard’s COVID-19 Joint Task Force, and the help is coming. The Task Force has been activated, which means 50 service members will be deployed to help at long-term care facilities across the state of Utah. “Utah National Guard members […]2 years ago
Martha Harris
Utah opioid task force: Spend settlement money on treatment, prevention
The Utah opioid task force request comes after extensive contact with various groups impacted by the opioid epidemic.2 years ago
Kira Hoffelmeyer, Jacob Rueda, Jessica Lowell
Gov. Cox giving state employees time off to substitute in Utah schools
And while Utah's largest teachers union is grateful for the help, they say underlying issues must also be addressed.2 years ago
MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer
Moderna announces full US approval for its COVID-19 vaccine
Full approval means FDA has completed the same rigorous, time-consuming review for Moderna's shot as dozens of other long-established vaccines.2 years ago
Aimee Cobabe
Two new COVID-19 testing sites added by Utah health officials
The new locations at the University of Utah and Utah Valley University will offer PCR testing only.2 years ago
Mark Jones
Jennifer Strohecker named as the state’s new Medicaid Director
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox announced Jennifer Strohecker as the state's new Medicaid Director.2 years ago
Mark Jones
Utah Sen. Mitt Romney tests positive for COVID-19
Utah Sen. Mitt Romney has tested positive for COVID-19, according to his office.2 years ago
Eliza Craig
Dead body found in the Jordan River
Salt Lake City performed a swift water rescue in the Jordan River on Thursday. However, the individual was dead when they arrived.2 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
‘We can do it in 5 minutes’: Governor Cox will sign bill giving state’s top leaders final say on schools going remote
SALT LAKE CITY — Gov. Spencer Cox said he will sign a newly passed bill that lays out how a school can go remote amid omicron. Cox spoke exclusively to KSL NewsRadio, detailing that he will sign H.B. 183, which also suspends the test-to-stay program in Utah’s schools. The bill requires that the state’s four […]2 years ago
Mark Jackson
Scipio shelter-in-place lifted after two individuals taken into custody
The Scipio shelter-in-place was enacted after deputies responded to a residence on a report of an individual threatening self-harm.2 years ago
Paul Nelson
Assisted living center shut down for ‘deplorable’ and ‘filthy’ living conditions
Investigators say conditions were so bad at Evergreen Place in Midvale, they’re considering criminal charges when the investigation is over.2 years ago
Ladd Egan and Lindsay Aerts
‘Serious constitutional questions:’ Democrats take issue with process that immediately ended mask mandates
Utah Democrats in the House of Representatives are questioning if legislation to overturn mask mandates should have taken effect right away.2 years ago
Paul Nelson
SLC students appear to keep masks on, despite mandate being rescinded
Students in Salt Lake City continued to wear masks Monday, despite a mask mandate no longer in effect.2 years ago
Mark Jones
Lt. Gov. Henderson tests positive for COVID-19
Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday. She is doing well, according to a press release.2 years ago
Sandee LaMotte, CNN
The pandemic may have created a nation of problem drinkers — and many are women
There has been a 41% increase in heavy drinking days among women since the beginning of the pandemic.2 years ago
Paul Nelson
UDOH is changing prioritization process for COVID-19 symptom treatments
The Utah Department of Health is making big changes to determine who first gets certain treatments for COVID-19 symptoms.2 years ago
Mark Jones
Utah senate minority leader Karen Mayne announces she has cancer
Utah senate minority leader Karen Mayne announced Friday that she has cancer.2 years ago
Kira Hoffelmeyer
UPDATED: Utah House overturns Salt Lake, Summit county mask mandates
The Utah House of Representatives has voted to overturn public mask mandates in Salt Lake and Summit counties.2 years ago
