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Fact Check 2020 presidential debate...
CALVIN WOODWARD and HOPE YEN Associated Press

AP FACT CHECK: A review of claims made during the presidential debate

The Associated Press provides a review of claims made during the presidential debate.
6 years ago
Vice presidential debate...
Simone Seikaly

Commission agrees to 12 feet between candidates at VP debate in Utah

The commission determining seating arrangements for the Vice Presidential debate in Utah on Wed. Oct. 7, has agreed to a distance of 12-feet apart.
6 years ago
Kamala Harris in Utah...
Ryan Meeks

Kamala Harris arrives in Utah and tours This Is the Place Heritage Park

Democratic Vice Pres. nominee Kamala Harris, in Utah for the Vice Presidential Debate, visited This Is the Place Heritage Park at the mouth of Emigration Canyon. 
6 years ago
COVID-19 Supreme Court Justice McConnell...
LAURIE KELLMAN Associated Press Writer

GOP seeks to curtail Senate work, but not Barrett hearings

Senate Republicans want to cancel legislative work until Oct. 19, but Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says Supreme Court confirmation hearings are set to begin Oct. 12.
6 years ago
White House doctor says President Trump doing 'very well' at hospital...
ZEKE MILLER, JILL COLVIN and JONATHAN LEMIRE Associated Press

White House doctor says President Trump doing ‘very well’ at hospital

President Donald Trump's doctor says he is doing "very well" as he spends the weekend at a military hospital for treatment of COVID-19.
6 years ago
lee trump congressional delegation utah...
Kelli Pierce

Utah congressional delegation sends well wishes to President, First Lady

Members of Utah's congressional delegation are sending their thoughts and prayers to President Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and Utah Sen. Mike Lee.
6 years ago
University of Utah Health’s Ashley Cameron, left, and Dakota Silva work together as they test peo...
John Wojcik

Utah minorities hit hard by coronavirus pandemic

The Utah Department of Health has been working throughout the spring and summer to get a handle on coronavirus outbreaks in minority communities. Since that time, various state agencies have rolled out enhanced resources to help non-English speaking Utahns navigate the pandemic.
6 years ago
Will Mike Lee's COVID-19 diagnosis interfere with SCOTUS confirmation process? post-pandemic world...
Paul Nelson

Will COVID-19 diagnosis for Mike Lee interfere with SCOTUS confirmation process?

Utah’s senior senator, Mike Lee, is one of the latest high-profile politicians to test positive for COVID-19.  Will this have any impact on his role
6 years ago
Trump video...
Cami Mondeaux

WATCH: President Trump says he’s doing “very well” in video before heading to military hospital

President Donald Trump broke his silence on Twitter Friday afternoon, telling followers in a video he believes he's doing "very well."
6 years ago
flu season vaccine shortage...
Todd Fooks

No shortage of flu vaccine, expert tells KSL

In spite of a reported shortage of flu vaccine at drug stores around the country, both here in Utah and nationally, experts say there is plenty.
6 years ago
Open Streets salt lake chamber dashboard mass transit...
Kelli Pierce

New study aims to expand mass transit, bike lanes in Salt Lake Valley

Salt Lake City, South Salt Lake, Millcreek, and Holladay are looking at expanding mass transit, and to make the region more walker and biker-friendly.
6 years ago
Nearly a month after being arrested for allegedly driving under the influence, Salt Lake City Counc...
John Wojcik

Police union filing ethics complaint against Salt Lake City councilwoman

The Salt Lake police union filed an ethics complaint against Salt Lake City councilwoman Amy Fowler, stemming from her comments in June about a police shooting.
6 years ago
Vice presidential debate...
Colby Walker

U of U: President’s test results ‘No impact yet’ on upcoming VP Debate

After President Donald Trump and the first lady both tested positive for COVID-19, the future of Wednesday's VP debate, to be hosted in Utah, is uncertain.
6 years ago
RNC chair Ronna Romney McDaniel waves to the crowd during a Make America Great Again rally at Total...
Kaitlan Collins, CNN

RNC chairwoman Ronna Romney McDaniel tests positive for coronavirus

Ronna McDaniel, the chairwoman of the Republican National Committee, has tested positive for coronavirus officials say.
6 years ago
Mike Pence Covid...
Colby Walker

Vice President Mike Pence and Second Lady test negative for COVID-19

Both Vice President Mike Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence have tested negative for COVID-19 on Friday according to the VP's office.
6 years ago
FILE - In this April 12, 2020, file photo issued by 10 Downing Street, Britain's Prime Minister Bor...
Colby Walker

Trump joins growing list of virus-infected world leaders

President Donald Trump has tested positive for the coronavirus, joining a small group of world leaders who have been infected.
6 years ago
President Donald Trump stands on stage with first lady Melania Trump after the first presidential d...
By ZEKE MILLER and JILL COLVIN Associated Press

President Trump and first lady test positive for COVID-19

President Donald Trump has tweeted that he and first lady Melania Trump have tested positive for COVID-19 hours after quarantining.
6 years ago
Utah history...
Cami Mondeaux

SLC to reopen portion of Allen Park, aka ‘Hobbitville’

A portion of Allen Park, commonly referred to as "Hobbitville" among Sugar House residents, will reopen to the public Sunday in Salt Lake City.
6 years ago
Former FBI director James Comey testifies via videoconference during a Senate Judiciary Committee h...
ERIC TUCKER and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press

GOP lawmakers grill Comey on leadership of Russia probe

Republican lawmakers are confronting former FBI Director James Comey about his oversight of the Trump-Russia investigation during a politically charged hearing that focused attention on problems with the probe.
6 years ago
FILE - In this Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019 file photo, United States' Quinn Simmons celebrates winning...
The Associated Press

American cyclist suspended by team after pro-Trump comments

American cyclist Quinn Simmons has been suspended by the Trek-Segafredo team after posting antagonistic comments on social media in support of President Donald Trump.
6 years ago
Utah COVID-19 response...
Kelli Pierce

State audit finds problems with Utah response to COVID-19 pandemic

State auditor John Dougall released a report Wednesday showing several problems with the Utah response to COVID-19. 
6 years ago
fact check governor debate...
Saige Miller

Fact check: The final debate between Utah candidates for governor

Here's a fact check of claims made by the two candidates who are running to be the next governor of Utah.
6 years ago
Utah Co. SAR Eureka...
Todd Fooks

Abandoned mine in Eureka the scene of nighttime rescue

Utah County rescuers were called to Eureka to help an 18-year-old who became stuck in the Colorado Number 2 shaft, an area popular for exploring old mines.
6 years ago
Utah Schools COVID-19...
Simone Seikaly and Lindsay Aerts

SLC School District defends online-only classes after remarks by Lt. Gov.

The SLC School District has defended its school reopening plan (online-only classes) after the decision was questioned during a gubernatorial debate.
6 years ago