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Mary Richards
Salt Lake City School District welcoming more grades for in-person instruction
For the first time in nearly a year, 4th through 12th grade students have the option to head back to in-person learning at most schools in Salt Lake City.3 years ago
Madeleine Porter
Audit: end ‘soft closures’ in favor of ‘Test to Stay’ in Utah schools
'Test to Stay' is a new policy that lessens interruptions of in-class learning at school when active cases of COVID-19 exceed the threshold.3 years ago
Mary Richards
Utah Food Bank expects needs to stay high
The Utah Food Bank distributed 2 million pounds of food in March and April of 2019. During those same months in 2020, it was up to 6 million pounds of food.3 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Utah bill would make Dad pay half of pregnant Mom’s medical costs
A mom's medical costs for delivering her baby would be shared with the biological father, under a Highland, Utah Republican's legislation.3 years ago
Mary Richards
Heart of Utah: Extreme Motus including people of all abilities on the adventure
Orem's Extreme Motus off-road wheelchair is allowing one man to finally see places around Utah he thought he'd never be able to experience, and he's taking everyone along for the ride.3 years ago
Madeleine Porter
Park City firefighter gives kidney through anonymous donation
Even though Henry Evans is a Park City firefighter, he won't let the nerves of giving his kidney through a donation get to him.3 years ago
Mark Jackson
Salt Lake middle, high school students to return to in-person learning
Middle and high school students in the Salt Lake School District will be returning to the classroom next month.3 years ago
Mary Richards
Heart of Utah: Pizza shop owner goes viral and gives back
A viral video from a pizza shop owner saved his store from closing -- and gave him the chance to give back to other small businesses.3 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Utah reports big drop in juvenile kids serving time for low-level crimes
The Juvenile Justice Services Division in Utah is reporting a 46% drop in kids detained for low-level crimes.3 years ago
Mary Richards
Heart of Utah: UVU online art gallery showcases works by people with autism
An online art display from UVU features the artwork of a five year old with autism -- and the art of dozens of other people finding new ways to thrive.3 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Gov.-elect Cox and Lt. Gov.-elect Henderson help wrap up One Utah Food Drive
The Day of Service is the beginning of several inauguration-day projects slated for the new Utah leaders.3 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Utah welcomes two girls as the first babies of the New Year
Two girls were the firstborns in the New Year, one came into the world at Intermountain Healthcare, the other, at the University of Utah.3 years ago
The Associated Press
Left behind: How to prepare pets for a post-pandemic life
Sometime in 2021, probably for many more than a year after pandemic restrictions began in the United States, most American workers and students will return to campuses, offices and other workplaces. Left behind will pets who have become accustomed to humans staying home with them.3 years ago
Becky Bruce
Look for the good in your 2020 year-in-review
Therapist Doug Goldsmith says calling 2020 the worst year ever focuses on the negative, without giving any credit to ourselves for how far we've come.3 years ago
TERENCE CHEA Associated Press
COVID cluckers: Pandemic feeds demand for backyard chickens
The coronavirus pandemic is coming home to roost in America’s backyards. Forced to hunker down at home, more people are setting up coops and raising their own chickens, which provide an earthy hobby, animal companionship and a steady supply of fresh eggs.3 years ago
Colby Walker
Cougars & Earthquakes & TP, oh my! Our 2020 Recap
From monoliths to murder hornets and from earthquakes to elections, we've been there every step of the way with you for a wild year. Here's the 2020 recap.3 years ago
David Williams, CNN
Sisters gave birth 90 minutes apart after sharing pandemic pregnancy experience
After going through their pandemic pregnancies together, two Minnesota sisters thought it would be pretty neat if they ended up giving birth on the same day.3 years ago
Colby Walker
Salt Lake City School District looking for input on new superintendent
The Salt Lake City School District is hosting a number of online forums for parents and community members as they continue their search for a new superintendent.3 years ago
LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press
Girl Scouts rebuke Boy Scouts in escalating recruitment war
Lawyers for the Girl Scouts say that the century-old organization is now directly competing with the Boy Scouts for female recruits and that it's not a fair fight.3 years ago
Kelli Pierce
BYU study: Kindness to neighbors helps fight loneliness
Brigham Young University , BYU, completed a study on kindness to neighbors reporting it improves feelings of loneliness and connections.3 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Utah COVID-19 hospitalizations lower, doctor urges caution over Christmas
Though Utah has been seeing fewer COVID-19 hospitalizations and lower community spread, Dr. Eddie Stenehjem still urges caution.3 years ago
John Wojcik
Utah appears to be fastest-growing state in the past decade
Utah appears to be the fastest-growing state in the past decade. Going back to 2010, the state has increased their population by around 486,000.3 years ago
Mary Richards
Wreaths Across America lays wreaths on veterans’ graves throughout Utah
Families of veterans who go visit their graves for Christmas may see a wreath there. Volunteers worked hard over the weekend to place a wreath on the graves of veterans in 55 locations around Utah.3 years ago
