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Stress App Utah...
Todd Fooks

Utah has a free stress management app

Stress. The new Utah stress managenent app, myStrength can help with that. Eric Tadehara says tensions are running high and Utahns should take advantage.
6 years ago
FDA COVID-19 Antibody Tests...
Kelli Pierce

FDA COVID-19 antibody tests are pulled from approval

The FDA has pulled its approval of rapid COVID-19 antibody tests that have been taken by thousands of Utahns so far. It to may have been for nothing.
6 years ago
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Curt Gresseth

Live Mic: Rep. Ray on limiting power of civilian review boards

A Utah Republican lawmaker discusses why his bill was needed to limit the power of civilian review boards.
6 years ago
Utah Leads Together 4_0...
Saige Miller

Governor Herbert reveals Utah Leads Together v 4.0

The latest version of Utah Leads Together focuses on jobs and economic recovery.
6 years ago
Salt Lake City police...
John Wojcik

Salt Lake City Council cuts police budget by more than $5 million

The Salt Lake City Council has voted to take more than $5 million dollars out of the police department budget and shifts over $2 million to social workers.
6 years ago
Image of a generic vote by mail envelope....
Lindsay Aerts

You’re not the only one in quarantine, your ballot is too

Like school, work, and travel, the way our votes will be counted in the upcoming primary election is going to be different thanks to COVID-19. In addition to holding primary elections strictly by mail this year, each ballot will also be held for a 24-hour quarantine.
6 years ago
Utah rapid COVID-19 testing...
Kelli Pierce

As COVID cases double, Dr. Dunn says Utah is in ‘acceleration phase’

Utah's COVID-19 case counts have doubled in recent weeks and more of those cases ending up in the hospital has State Epidemiologist worried that Utah isn't flattening the curve, but is in an acceleration phase.
6 years ago
FILE - In this Jan. 21, 2020, file photo, Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., arrives at the Senate at the Capi...
LISA MASCARO and JIM MUSTIAN Associated Press

Senate GOP to propose policing changes in ‘Justice Act’

Senate Republicans are proposing changes to police procedures and accountability, according to a draft of a bill obtained by The Associated Press. It would establish an enhanced use-of-force database, restrictions on chokeholds and new training and commissions to study law enforcement and race.
6 years ago
Police Salt Lake City...
Paul Nelson and Saige Miller

Salt Lake police chief talks about officers quitting the department

Morale is reportedly tanking in police departments across the country, and officers in Salt Lake City say they’re not immune to this problem. 
6 years ago
Utah police chokeholds...
Paul Nelson

Lawmakers support bill prohibiting police chokeholds

Lawmakers are one step closer to banning police chokeholds and tactics that restrict breathing and blood circulation in Utah.
6 years ago
Car accident involving semi truck leaves one dead and two in critical condition....
Mary Richards

Utah Business Revival to hold Blue Rally in support law enforcement

Organizers from the Utah Business Revival are planning a blue rally for Saturday, June 20th to support law enforcement in Utah.
6 years ago
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John Wojcik

Utah lawmakers call for updated price gouging law

Utah lawmakers are looking to update price-gouging law amid the coronavirus pandemic. Representative Patrice Arent, a Democrat from Millcreek, is leading the charge.
6 years ago
A suspect is in custody Wednesday evening after University of Utah Police say two hidden cameras we...
Kelli Pierce

University of Utah Police say they’re making changes to “re-establish” trust

The University of Utah Police Department says that they're making changes to help regain the public trust after coming under fire for how they handled the murder of Lauren McCluskey.
6 years ago
North Korea blows up...
KIM TONG-HYUNG and HYUNG-JIN KIM Associated Press

North Korea blows up inter-Korea office, raising tensions

North Korea blew up an inter-Korean liaison office building just north of the heavily armed border with South Korea in a dramatic move that sharply raises tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
6 years ago
Utah reacts LGBTQ Supreme Court...
Kelli Pierce

Utahns react to US Supreme Court’s latest LGBTQ ruling

An LGBTQ ruling by the US Supreme Court on Monday indicated that companies cannot fire an employee just for being gay, lesbian, or transgender. 
6 years ago
#AllBirthdaysMatter...
Cami Mondeaux

#AllBirthdaysMatter trends on Twitter on President Trump’s birthday

The hashtag #AllBirthdaysMatter began trending on Twitter Sunday to honor former president Barack Obama -- on the day of President Donald Trump's birthday. 
6 years ago
U of U medical student group demands the school cut ties with law enforcement...
Paul Nelson

U of U medical student group demands the school cut ties with law enforcement

A medical student group at the University of Utah are calling on the school to do a better job ending racism within the school of medicine. 
6 years ago
(Credit: Mike DeBernardo, KSLTV file)...
Paul Nelson

As Kane County eases COVID-19 restrictions, how do business owners feel?

Kane County eases COVID-19 restrictions and moves from "yellow" to "green" risk levels. Business owners say some new habits will remain.
6 years ago
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John Wojcik

Cache County Council calls for move to “green” despite spike in cases

Governor Gary Herbert is indicating the state will continue to follow the low-risk “yellow” safety guidelines, while some areas, including Cache County, are calling for a move to "green." Meanwhile, 52 more positive cases of COVID-19 were reported in the county yesterday.
6 years ago
Believe it or not, one of the busiest days of the year for plumbers is the day after Thanksgiving, ...
Kelli Pierce

64% of sewage samples in Utah test positive for COVID-19

The state of Utah has been testing sewage samples for two months to track the spread of COVID-19 and the results are in. The Utah Department of Environmental Quality says 64% of their samples tested positive for the virus. 
6 years ago
Salt Lake City police...
Kelli Pierce

Salt Lake Council says no $30m police budget cut, eyes other changes

The Salt Lake City Council has rejected calls to cut $30 million from the police budget. But many members have also voiced support for significant changes at the department. 
6 years ago
Utah dashboard...
Paul Nelson

Utah officials urge caution over lowering COVID-19 risk levels

Citing recent case counts, Utah officials urge caution when moving from yellow to green COVID-19 risk levels.
6 years ago
Donald Trump...
Maegan Vazquez, CNN

President warns against ‘falsely labeling’ people as racists

At a roundtable event in Dallas on Thursday, President Trump warned against falsely labeling millions of Americans as racist.
6 years ago
CARES Act funding must be spent allocated...
Dan Bammes and Becky Bruce

Agencies urge Utah Legislature to use rainy day funds, not budget cuts

Rainy day funds for education and other programs in Utah are estimated at more than $5 billion over five years - more than enough, advocates say, to cover a $1.5 billion shortfall.
6 years ago