Health
Eliza Craig
U of U scientists test gel contraceptive for men, hope to ease burden of birth control for women
The University of Utah is studying a hormonal gel that could serve as a contraceptive for men when it's applied to their shoulders.2 years ago
Paul Nelson
Disability assistance workers in Utah, and the disabled, suffering from lack of funding
Advocates for the disabled in Utah say a lack of state funding is badly impacting people in need. And long-term care centers can’t find enough people to fill the jobs.2 years ago
Curt Gresseth
“Not unexpected” said Dr. Dunn after mask mandates in Utah shot down
Exec. director at Salt Lake County Health, Dr. Angela Dunn discusses repealing mask mandates in Utah and the importance of face masks in public.2 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Which Utah schools are remote and which schools are in person?
These are the schools that have moved to remote learning in the Alpine, Weber, Davis, Salt Lake City, and Tooele school districts in northern Utah.2 years ago
Jessica Lowell and Paul Nelson
Sen. President Adams says he’s safe to return to work after positive COVID test
Sen. Stuart Adams said there was a miscommunication about one of his rapid COVID tests, after a positive test and quarantine period last week.2 years ago
Dan Bammes, Lindsay Aerts
Confusion over Senate President’s COVID-19 status
Utah Senate President opened the legislative session saying he'd tested negative for COVID-19, although his tests did not yield this result.2 years ago
Eliza Craig
House Republicans hold off on vote that could overturn mask order
SALT LAKE CITY — House Republicans say they will not take up the resolution Wednesday that will end Salt Lake County’s mask mandate. They still want to discuss the issue further. KSL NewsRadio’s Lindsay Aerts received information about a new development in the legislature. The House of Representatives Majority Caucus seem to be […]2 years ago
Mark Jones
Davis School District has 19 schools switching to online learning
Davis School District has 19 schools that will pivot to online learning starting Wednesday. In-person learning will resume on Monday.2 years ago
Kate Davis, Aimee Cobabe
BREAKING: dozens of students in the Salt Lake City district received a mask exemption
The Salt Lake City School District reported the number of students in each school who received a mask mandate exemption.2 years ago
Kaitlan Collins and Maegan Vazquez, CNN
Beta website to order free COVID-19 tests is up and running
Right now, the website is a beta version published ahead of the formal rollout to order free COVID-19 tests on Wednesday morning.2 years ago
Lindsay Aerts, Aimee Cobabe, Eliza Craig and Becky Bruce
Legislature one step closer to overturning mask mandate
A joint resolution filed in the Utah Legislature could overturn the mask mandate in Salt Lake County after passing in the Senate. The House votes next.2 years ago
Eliza Craig
Weber High School surpasses COVID-19 case threshold, moves online
On Tuesday, Weber High School confirmed 46 positive COVID-19 cases, surpassing its threshold for in-person learning.2 years ago
Paul Nelson
Bill aims to protect healthcare workers from violent patients
One of the bills up for discussion at the 2022 Utah legislative session is one that would penalties on violent patients assaulting healthcare workers.2 years ago
Paul Nelson
Davis School District apologizes, calls letter sent to parents about COVID-positive students ‘a mistake’
Davis School District is apologizing for a email sent by mistake, allowing students with COVID to attend class.2 years ago
Curt Gresseth
This is why prescription drugs cost so much
An advocate for transparency in the pharmaceutical industry explains how pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), which are charged with negotiating better drug prices for consumers, are pocketing the discounts for themselves and becoming Fortune 15 companies.2 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Salt Lake City School District to move all schools remote next week
The Salt Lake City School Board will hold an emergency session on Friday night, Jan. 14, to discuss the possibility of going to all-remote learning.2 years ago
Kira Hoffelmeyer
Utah leaders say “don’t test, stay home” if you have COVID-like symptoms
The "don't test stay home" request from Utah leaders comes as COVID-19 cases overwhelm schools and other testing centers.2 years ago
Eliza Craig
Utah Senate President tests positive for COVID-19
Utah's Senate President Stuart Adams has tested positive for COVID-19, making this the second time he has had the virus.2 years ago
Simone Seikaly
New overnight visitor guidelines at Intermountain Healthcare facilities
Intermountain visitors are also asked to wear a mask at all times in clinic and hospital settings and when a hospital caregiver is nearby.2 years ago
Simone Seikaly
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.2 years ago
Simone Seikaly
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.2 years ago
Becky Bruce
Another COVID-19 case count record set in Utah: 12,990 in a single day
Amid test supply challenges and debates over remote learning, Utah set a new record Thursday for COVID-19 cases in a single day.2 years ago
Eliza Craig
State leaders in letter to schools: here’s how to go remote without ‘Test to Stay’
Every school in the state received the same letter. Utah leaders laid out a plan for schools to move online without Test to Stay protocols.2 years ago
