Utah

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Saige Miller

Teachers to begin receiving the vaccine as Utah passes 300K COVID-19 cases

During his first COVID-19 briefing as governor, Spencer Cox announced teachers will be able to receive the vaccine starting as soon as next week.
3 years ago
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Saige Miller

Lehi missionary dead after car accident in Arkansas

A car accident took the life of a Lehi missionary in Arksansas, where he was serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 
3 years ago
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Paul Nelson

SLCSD is trying to find out when their educators can get COVID-19 vaccine

The Salt Lake City School District (SLCSD) is trying to figure out when its educators can receive the vaccine in order to return to the classroom.
3 years ago
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Kelli Pierce

Rep. Chris Stewart sticks by Electoral College vote despite protests

Rep. Chris Stewart stands by his vote objecting to Pennsylvania's Electoral College count, but says the president should have handled the crisis better.
3 years ago
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Cami Mondeaux

Proposed bill encourages schools with Native American mascots to ‘retire’ symbol

After months of discourse regarding different sports teams' mascots utilizing Native American names, Utah lawmakers are encouraging schools to retire their symbols. 
3 years ago
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John Wojcik

Local health officials: “January is going to be pretty rough”

Local health officials are predicting that coronavirus cases and hospitalizations in Utah will surge throughout January.
3 years ago
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Cami Mondeaux

‘Better Utah’ calls for Burgess Owens, Chris Stewart to resign after objecting to certify election

The Better Utah alliance is calling on Utah Reps. Burgess Owens and Chris Stewart to resign after the Electoral College vote count Wednesday.
3 years ago
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Kaitlan Collins, Jeremy Diamond and Kevin Liptak, CNN

Elaine Chao to resign as transportation secretary in wake of US Capitol siege

Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao announced Thursday she is resigning from her position. 
3 years ago
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Paul Nelson

Hundreds participate in “Stop The Steal” rally at Utah State Capitol

Hundreds of President Trump’s supporters in Utah gather on the Capitol grounds to protest what they call the stealing of the presidential election. 
3 years ago
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Becky Bruce

Amber Alert canceled for missing baby boy out of Davis County

The Amber Alert for a missing baby boy, possibly traveling with his non-custodial mother, was canceled late Wednesday evening.
3 years ago
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John Wojcik

Utah’s new governor does not support Republicans challenging election

New Utah Governor Spencer Cox is not siding with other Republicans that are challenging presidential electoral votes.
3 years ago
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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
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The Associated Press

Utah man pleads guilty in Yellowstone dig seeking treasure

A Utah man has pleaded guilty after authorities said he was caught digging in a Yellowstone National Park cemetery in search of hidden treasure.
3 years ago
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Saige Miller

VIDEO: Sen. Romney confronted by an angry passenger at the airport

A video surfacing on various social media sites shows an angry constituent approaching Senator Mitt Romney in the airport. 
3 years ago
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Paul Nelson

Ty Jordan scholarship created by University of Utah

The University of Utah is launching a new scholarship that will be a lasting tribute to the life of freshman running back Ty Jordan.
3 years ago
COVID-19 Vaccine...
Paul Nelson

COVID-19 vaccine distributed in Weber and Morgan counties

The COVID-19 vaccine distribution is excelling and the Weber-Morgan Health Department opened a vaccination clinic.
3 years ago
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Curt Gresseth

Utah man talks about justice reform after his pardon from President Trump

A Utah man who received a pardon from President Trump says he continues to work with the White House to correct mandatory minimum sentencing requirements.
3 years ago
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Kelli Pierce

Avalanche warning issued for Logan, Bear Lake mountains

The Utah Avalanche Center reports the snow at the base of the mountains is weak, and that new-fallen snow could create potential hazards.
3 years ago
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Saige Miller

Utah expands free rapid COVID-19 testing as case positivity rates spike

To gain a grasp on infections, Utah is expanding free rapid antigen COVID-19 testing throughout the state. 
3 years ago
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John Wojcik

Salt Lake City School Board set to vote on in-person classes

The Salt Lake City School Board is voting on a plan to offer in-person classes for secondary students. Salt Lake schools have remained closed to in-person learning since the pandemic started.
3 years ago
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Colby Walker and Saige Miller

Rep. John Curtis will vote to certify Electoral College results

Utah Rep. John Curtis said on Tuesday that he intends to vote to certify the Electoral College results during Wednesday's joint session of Congress. 
3 years ago
Safety officials try to quash false rumors after earthquake in Utah, President Trump green lit FEMA...
Ryan Meeks

President Trump approves more FEMA funding for Magna earthquake

President Trump announced that extra disaster assistance is available for Salt Lake County, resulting from the 2020 Magna earthquake.
3 years ago
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Simone Seikaly

For Gov. Cox, first order of business involved occupational licenses

Gov. Cox said he wants state agencies to examine and then streamline existing requirements of occupational licenses.
3 years ago
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Emily Ashmead

Utah trivia: fun facts from 125 years

How well do you know your state? Here's 25 fun facts to celebrate 125 years.
3 years ago