John Wojcik
Financial experts anticipate more Americans will actually spend stimulus money
Financial experts are anticipating that more Americans will actually spend the money they receive in the latest round of stimulus payments.5 years ago
STEVE KARNOWSKI and AMY FORLITI Associated Press
Minneapolis to pay $27M to settle Floyd family lawsuit
The city of Minneapolis has agreed to pay $27 million to settle a civil lawsuit from George Floyd’s family over the Black man’s death in police custody.5 years ago
Madeleine Porter
COVID-19 stimulus bill bringing billions to the state and Utahns
The American Rescue Plan, or more commonly known as the stimulus bill, will bring billions to Utah and individual Utahns.5 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Utah State Board of Education worried about enforcing masks
Members of the Utah State Board of Education report they are worried about enforcing masks at school once the state's mask mandate ends.5 years ago
Dan Bammes
UVU students win international cybersecurity competition
Students from Utah Valley University, UVU, took first place in an international cybersecurity competition that challenged several teams.5 years ago
Mary Richards
Could this be the year we stop changing clocks for Daylight Saving Time?
This weekend we change the clocks again, but new bills in Congress may let states choose to keep Daylight Saving Time permanent.5 years ago
Becky Bruce
President Biden signs $1.9 trillion relief bill into law
President Joe Biden plans to sign a massive COVID-19 relief bill into law Thursday, a day earlier than originally planned.5 years ago
John Wojcik
Asian Americans facing renewed discrimination, according to Utah lawmaker
A Utah lawmaker says Utahns of Asian heritage continue to face racially motivated harassment stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.5 years ago
Mark Jackson
UTA offering free fare to COVID-19 vaccination appointments
You can get a free fare for a ride on all UTA systems to and from vaccination appointments through the end of June.5 years ago
MICHAEL BALSAMO and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press
Senate confirms Merrick Garland to be US attorney general
Garland was confirmed with a strong bipartisan vote, placing the widely-respected judge in the post as President Biden vows to restore the Justice Department's reputation for independence.5 years ago
ALAN FRAM Associated Press
Congress OKs $1.9T virus relief bill
Congress has approved a landmark $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill Wednesday, as President Joe Biden and Democrats claimed a triumph on a bill that marshals the government’s spending might against twin pandemic and economic crises that have upended a nation.5 years ago
John Wojcik
‘Black Lives Matter Utah’ leader says recent legislation fell short
The founder of ‘Black Lives Matter Utah’ says the state legislature’s general session fell short of enacting real, meaningful police reform.5 years ago
John Wojcik
Governor’s office: All adults should be eligible for vaccine on April 1
All adult Utahns may be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine on April 1st, according to a statement from the governor’s office.5 years ago
John Wojcik
Restaurant owners preparing to expand dine-in options
Restaurant owners have mixed feelings about a change in COVID-19 guidelines that will allow for expanded dine-in options.5 years ago
John Wojcik
More Utah cities announcing in-person summer celebrations
More cities across the state are planning for in-person summer celebrations, with Logan and Orem already making preliminary announcements.5 years ago
Becky Bruce
UDOT: Traffic volumes near normal, but more spread out
SALT LAKE CITY — COVID-19 may have permanently changed the way we commute: UDOT says traffic volumes have turned to nearly pre-pandemic levels, but with less congestion at any one time. In other words, Utah traffic patterns look different than they did before, but the same number of drivers take the roads every day. Traffic […]5 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
March 8th is now officially declared to be Women’s Day in Utah
Governor Spencer Cox and Lieutenant Governor Diedre Henderson have officially declared March 8th to be Women's Day in Utah.5 years ago
John Wojcik
Dropping mask mandate in April is too soon, county mayor says
Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson says dropping the statewide mask mandate as soon as April 10, 2021 might be too soon.5 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Curtis vows to hunt down billions in stolen COVID relief money
Congressman John Curtis says billions of Covid relief money have been stolen from American taxpayers. But he vows: "I'm on it."5 years ago
KAREN MATTHEWS and DAVID PORTER Associated Press
Cuomo defiant as top New York lawmakers call on him to quit
The two top Democrats in New York’s legislature withdrew their support for Gov. Andrew Cuomo amid mounting allegations of sexual harassment and undercounting COVID-19 deaths in nursing homes.5 years ago
Ryan Meeks
Senators Lee and Romney weigh in on the passage of the COVID-19 relief package
Neither Sen. Mike Lee nor Sen. Mitt Romney was satisfied with the COVID-19 relief package just passed by the U.S. Senate.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
A very busy final day of the 2021 legislative session
The sun sets over the 2021 legislative session with a mad rush from lawmakers to have their bills considered.5 years ago
Cami Mondeaux
Legislature approves bill that would initiate system for students to return to in-person classes
After seven rounds of amendments and substitutions, the Utah Legislature passed a bill that would initiate the return to in-person classes by next semester.5 years ago
