Education + Schools
Mary Richards
Most of largest state budget in history going toward education
Utah lawmakers put together the largest state budget in history: A $20 billion budget, and it's driven mostly by new growth in the state.6 years ago
Madeleine Porter
Church’s Rome temple to close and stake meetings canceled in Seattle due to coronavirus
The Rome Italy Temple will be closed beginning Friday due to the presence of coronavirus, the Europe Area Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Thursday.6 years ago
Colby Walker
Do I have the coronavirus?
There are currently no confirmed cases of the COVID-19 coronavirus in Utah, but Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox says that we are prepared.6 years ago
Heather Kelly
Salt Lake County goes green-er with new air quality campaign
Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson, who says air quality is one of her top priorities, says she's excited to see these new initiatives roll out.6 years ago
CAMI MONDEAUX & SAIGE MILLER
Church clarifies Honor Code policy on same-sex behavior, says its ‘not compatible’ with rules
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced clarifications on why BYU removed the section on "homosexual behavior" from its Honor Code.6 years ago
Mary Richards
Salt Lake City high schools may start later in 2021
The Salt Lake School Board voted Tuesday night to set the 2021 school year as a soft launch date for moving the start of the school day later.6 years ago
Heather Kelly
Do substitute teachers need sensitivity training? A new bill would require it
The Utah Senate Education Committee endorsed a bill requiring sensitivity training for substitute teachers.6 years ago
Saige Miller
Jordan School District coronavirus preps detailed in email to parents
Jordan School District sent an e-mail to parents outlining their plans to protect students against coronavirus and prevent its spread.6 years ago
Francisco Guzman and Saeed Ahmed, CNN
Dr. Seuss: A poem to celebrate Theodor Seuss Geisel’s birthday
Tuesday marks the birthday of famed American author Dr. Seuss. He would have been 116.6 years ago
Ashley Strickland, CNN
Radioactive dinosaur skull from Utah helped researchers make new discovery
The new species, Allosaurus jimmadseni, has been revealed at the Natural History Museum of Utah, home to the world's largest collection of Allosaurus fossils.6 years ago
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Teachers march on Utah Capitol to demand funding increase
At least 1,000 teachers marched in downtown Salt Lake City to the state Capitol to demand lawmakers increase school funding.6 years ago
Ryan Meeks
Campus police initiate an investigation of reported sexual assault at U of U
a sexual assault was reported at a U of U campus residence hall. The reported incident cause campus police to initiate an investigation.6 years ago
Mary Richards
Study: Wearable heart sensor prevents hospitalization in heart patients
A wearable heart sensor could help heart patients catch a potential issue before a crisis occurs.7 years ago
Colby Walker
LDS Business College to become Ensign College, offer 4-year degrees
The LDS Business College announced a name change on Tuesday, to more accurately reflect the name of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.7 years ago
Mary Richards
BYU, other church universities update student honor code
Under the revised BYU honor code, each student still must commit to abstain from any sexual relations outside marriage between a man and a woman.7 years ago
Heather Kelly
Salt Lake School District teachers plan to walk out of class
Educators in the Salt Lake School District are planning a teacher walk out after sending a list of demands to the state legislature.7 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Justice department says Utah State University failed to respond appropriately to sex assault reports
Utah State University failed to respond appropriately to sexual assault allegations made by students, according to a review by the Department of Justice.7 years ago
Mary Richards
Boys anonymously buy Valentines for every girl in their grade at Farmington Jr High
A group of anonymous boys made sure there was Valentines for every girl in their grade today.7 years ago
Paul Nelson
Educators ask parents to help stop the spread of flu in Utah
The flu in Utah is getting worse. Administrators at the Salt Lake City School District are asking parents to help them stop the spread of the flu virus. State health workers say this particular virus appears to be hitting school kids harder than previous strains.7 years ago
Mary Richards
Bad tires a growing concern on Utah roads
There are growing concerns that bad tires are causing more crashes in Utah. And it’s because of the end of required vehicle safety inspections in Utah. The latest winter storms led to big problems on the roads. The KSL TV investigative team found out that unsafe or bad tires seem to be the biggest growing […]7 years ago
Mary Richards
Vice presidential debate at U needs more money for security
SALT LAKE CITY — The University of Utah says it needs another $1.5 million to be able to host a vice presidential debate this fall. The legislature has already given the U $2.5 million. Wednesday, the university and Utah Debate Commission asked a legislative committee for additional funding to pay for tighter security. They said […]7 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Utah lawmakers unveil clean air bills tackling cars and houses
A bi-partisan group of Utah lawmakers reveals 21 clean air bills for consideration in the 2020 session of the Utah Legislature.7 years ago
John Wojcik
School bus safety bill passes
The House has approved a bill to increase the penalties for passing a school bus. Lawmakers cited a study that 900 drivers break these safety laws every day.7 years ago
