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Amanda Dickson

Opinion: Look Whoooo Came to KSL today – Ollie the Owl

It's days like today I wish I was back in the studio at KSL because we had quite the special guest stop by. Ollie the Verreaux Eagle Owl
5 years ago
COVID-19 outbreak in Kaysville...
Paul Nelson

Small COVID-19 outbreak in Kaysville likely linked to school play

Davis County health officials confirmed a small outbreak of COVID-19 that likely stemmed from a junior high school in Kaysville.
5 years ago
Utah needs more school bus drivers...
Lindsay Aerts

Utah’s Legislature deciding to ban schools from requiring masks this fall

Utah's Legislature is deciding on Wednesday whether or not to ban schools from requiring masks in the upcoming school year.
5 years ago
FILE: Members of the esports team at Provo High work on computers they built themselves. Utah is no...
Colby Walker and Mary Richards

Computers and connections: The Provo High Esports team | Heart of Utah

Your kids should be playing video games. The Provo High Esports team proves it's no longer just a pastime for people who love Mountain Dew and Doritos.
5 years ago
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Dan Bammes

These school districts will not require masks for the final week of this school year

A number of Utah school districts already say they plan to do away with the requirement for masks for the last week of school.  As soon as Gov. Spencer Cox announced that school districts would not have to require students and staff to wear masks during the final week of the 2020-2021 school year, several […]
5 years ago
COVID-19 VACCINATIONS UTAH STUDENTS...
Amanda Dickson

Will COVID-19 vaccinations be required for Utah students?

Will the COVID-19 vaccine ever be added to the list of required vaccinations for Utah students? It's a question the whole nation wants an answer to.
5 years ago
Pfizer Vaccine Adolescents...
Dan Bammes

Pfizer vaccine administered to adolescents by rural health department

Tri-County Health Department in Vernal was already planning a clinic for adolescents and adults with the Pfizer vaccine on Wednesday when the CDC gave a green light to start administering.
5 years ago
Provo School year Plan...
Dan Bammes

Provo City School District announced their plan for upcoming school year

The Provo City School Distric announced their plan for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year Tuesday following the board's meeting. 
5 years ago
Highland and Wasatch...
Lindsay Aerts

Highland and Wasatch High School lacrosse fight under investigation after alleged use of racial slur

The Utah High School Sports Association is now looking into an allegation of racism at a lacrosse game between Highland and Wasatch High Schools.
5 years ago
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Sean Walker, KSL.com

Lacrosse match between Highland, Wasatch under investigation after alleged use of racial slur

A high school lacrosse match between rival schools in Utah is under investigation after an alleged use of a racial slur by at least one of the players.
5 years ago
Graduation rate...
Mary Richards

Utah high schools plan more in-person graduation ceremonies for 2021

In-person graduation rituals return to Utah this year! Some districts plan large outdoor events, others will use their own stadiums.
5 years ago
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Paul Nelson

Alpine School District moves Board meeting over safety concerns

Educators in the Alpine School District say they’re moving this week’s board meeting online because of anti-mask protest groups.
5 years ago
Oak Canyon Jr. High water leak...
Simone Seikaly

Water leaks near Oak Canyon Jr. High, may impact drop-off/pick-up

Several water leaks have sprung up on the road in front of Oak Canyon Jr. High, and repairs may take a couple of days.
5 years ago
Snow College tuition...
Cami Mondeaux

Snow College offers assist to students paying tuition for Fall 2021 semester

Snow College is offering students a major assist with paying college tuition for the fall 2021 semester, paying for up to 14 credit hours.
5 years ago
First Lady teachers Utah...
Paul Nelson

First Lady Jill Biden praises teachers in Utah during her visit

First Lady Jill Biden was greeted by many officials on her quick stop in Utah to praise teachers for their hard work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
5 years ago
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Lindsay Aerts

Glendale Middle School Ukulele Club welcomes first lady

At least a dozen students in the Glendale Ukulele Club played for the first lady when she visited their middle school Wednesday.
5 years ago
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The Associated Press

Florida Teen charged as adult in rigged homecoming election

Prosecutors say a Florida teen accused of rigging a homecoming queen election with her mother is being charged as an adult.
5 years ago
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Mary Richards

More Utah summer school options to help offset pandemic learning loss

The state of Utah is using money from the federal government to fund summer school to amend those who fell behind in pandemic learning.
5 years ago
First Lady Utah vaccine mandate...
Dan Bammes

First Lady Jill Biden is welcomed by Utah friends upon her visit

State Representative Angela Romero was ecstatic when she heard First Lady Jill Biden is planning a trip to Utah to visit the west side of SLC.
5 years ago
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Curt Gresseth

Inside Sources: SUU offering a $9,000 bachelor’s degree

The president of SUU said the $9,000 bachelor's degree at SUU is online only, so it's not for everyone - but it could help students working full time.
5 years ago
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Pat Reavy, KSL.com

Frustrated Utah teacher charged with hitting disabled student

A special education teacher at an elementary school in the Granite School District faces a criminal charge accusing her of hitting a disabled student.
5 years ago
First Lady Utah vaccine mandate...
Dan Bammes

School scrambles to get ready for First Lady Jill Biden’s visit

First Lady Jill Biden plans to visit Glendale Middle School this week when she makes a stop in Utah sometime on Wednesday
5 years ago
Ephraim residents react to new temple announcement...
Mary Richards

Ephraim residents react to new temple announcement

Residents of Ephraim Utah say they are excited about a new temple that was announced by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
5 years ago
Alpine District changes...
Simone Seikaly

Alpine district proposes changes that concern some parents

Parents in the Alpine School District say some of the proposed changes came as a surprise and they want other parents to educate themselves.
5 years ago