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Governor Spencer Cox - Utah vaccination rates...
Mary Richards

Utah Governor Spencer Cox joins call to end enhanced unemployment

Utah Governor Spencer Cox says paying people not to work is not working. He is talking about the push to end enhanced unemployment benefits. 
5 years ago
TOPSHOT - People watch a Long March 5B rocket, carrying China's Tianhe space station core module, a...
Jackie Wattles, CNN Business

NASA criticizes China’s handling of rocket re-entry as debris lands near Maldives

NASA has lambasted China for its failure to "meet responsible standards" after debris from its out-of-control rocket likely plunged into the Indian Ocean Saturday night.
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KSL News Staff

Utah says “thank you” to foster families and the kids in their care

As part of Utah First Lady Abby Cox's "Show Up" Initiative, volunteers packed gift bags and gave them to foster families at an event in Provo.
5 years ago
utah labor shortage...
Paul Nelson

Community advocates say slowing job growth made worse by high inflation

Inflation has made the slowing job growth worse according. Economic analysts were surprised to see disappointing jobs report
5 years ago
Some local business owners say they’re having a hard time finding new hires and believe that unem...
John Wojcik

Are unemployment benefits making it hard to find new hires?

Some local business owners say they’re having a hard time finding new hires and believe that enhanced unemployment benefits may be to blame.
5 years ago
Utah gender identify guidelines for schools...
Lindsay Aerts

‘It has made transgender individuals, individuals’: Plaintiff relieved by Utah Supreme Court ruling

After the Utah Supreme Court ruling Thursday allowing transgender people to change their gender marking on documents, one plaintiff says she's relieved.
5 years ago
south jordan city hall to allow more telecommuting...
Michele Rowe

South Jordan employees keen on telecommuting as the ‘new normal’

South Jordan city employees say after working from home for a year, they like telecommuting and want to see the option stick around. 
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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John Wojcik

Hundreds of new Utah laws officially in effect Wednesday

Hundreds of new Utah laws go into effect starting today. The changes in Utah policy range from police reform to pandemic response.
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
The Utah Theater, also known as the Pantages, sat on Main Street before it was torn down....
John Wojcik

Group sues Salt Lake City in effort to preserve historic theatres

A group seeking to preserve a pair of historic downtown theatres is now suing Salt Lake City over a disallowed voter initiative.
5 years ago
Pray Mo, left, gets some help registering for seventh grade from Stephanie Hunt, English language d...
John Wojcik

White House announces higher refugee cap, Utah leaders tout resources

SALT LAKE CITY — The White House announced that more refugees will be admitted into the country this year. It’s a decision that could have a significant impact on Utah. Major refugee announcement from the White House  President Biden made it official Monday that the nation’s refugee cap will be raised to 62,500 for this […]
5 years ago
walk in vaccine covid-19 utah...
Paul Nelson

Salt Lake County taking walk-in patients for COVID-19 vaccine

Salt Lake County leaders are asking everyone to spread the word about Walk-in COVID-19 vaccines. They have thousands of doses at the ready
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
Jill biden pictured. she tested positive for covid-19...
Simone Seikaly

First Lady Jill Biden expected in Utah this week, first trip as first lady

First Lady Jill Biden is expected to stop in Utah this week along with Nevada and Colorado. It will be her first visit to Utah as first lady.
5 years ago
Simone Seikaly

Cox issues order for state facilities to water ‘wisely and sparingly’

The order forbids irrigation at state facilities between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. It also requires that sprinklers are to be shut off during rain storms.
5 years ago
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Simone Seikaly

Col. Charlene Dalto promoted to brigadier general for Utah Army National Guard

Brig. General Charlene Dalto is a registered nurse for Intermountain Healthcare and has served in the military for more than 38 years,
5 years ago
SpaceX capsule departs station with 4 astronauts, heads home...
MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer

SpaceX capsule departs station with 4 astronauts, heads home

A SpaceX capsule carrying four astronauts departed the International Space Station late Saturday, aiming for a rare nighttime splashdown.
5 years ago
Affordable Housing project...
Lindsay Aerts

Affordable housing project in South Jordan brings homes to nine families

A joint project from South Jordan city officials and homebuilders will bring nine families new, affordable housing
5 years ago
west valley city driveway...
Curt Gresseth

Mayor explains why you can’t park next to a driveway in West Valley City

West Valley City Mayor Ron Bigelow explains the new ordinance prohibiting parking within 5 feet of any city driveway, why the law was needed and what it is not.
5 years ago
Remembering Walter Mondale...
Curt Gresseth

Inside Sources: Remembering a classy guy — Walter Mondale

Walter Mondale may have lost the 1984 presidential election to Ronald Reagan, but he brought a former aide back together with his estranged father.
5 years ago
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Cami Mondeaux

5th Utahn arrested for participation in Jan. 6 riot at Capitol

A Washington County man was arrested Wednesday in connection with the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol that killed five people and injured dozens of others.
5 years ago
Romney angry...
John Wojcik

Senator Mitt Romney facing possible censure… again

Senator Mitt Romney is facing a possible censure from other Utah Republicans at a GOP convention this weekend.
5 years ago
Utah's delegation...
Mary Richards

Utah’s congressional delegation pans President Biden’s speech

Members of Utah’s congressional delegation say President Biden has made the country more partisan than ever, specifically referring to the president's plans outlined in his speech.
5 years ago