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outside elements protests riots...
Jeremy Herb, Evan Perez, Donie O'Sullivan and Mark Morales, CNN

Breakdown: the outside elements involved in protests across the US

Which outside elements have involved themselves in protests across the nation? CNN writers gather what is known so far.
6 years ago
Police car destroyed in Salt Lake City as protest turns violent...
Ryan Meeks, Becky Bruce, Paul Nelson, Kelli Pierce and Cami Mondeaux

UPDATE: SLC Mayor issues curfew, Gov. Herbert activates National Guard after protests turn violent

At least one Salt Lake police car has been destroyed as protests over the death of a black man in police custody in Minnesota turn violent in SLC. 
6 years ago
Students in graduation caps. The Utah graduation rate went up over the past few years....
Curt Gresseth

Live Mic: Coach gives Class of 2020 a thumbs-up

One Utah high school coach said the pandemic has given the Class of 2020 something they can carry with them for the rest of their lives: resilience.
6 years ago
United Utah Party wants Gov. Herbert investigated...
Cami Mondeaux

United Utah Party: Investigate Gov. Herbert for possible inducement

The United Utah Party is calling for an investigation from the Attorney General's office into the private conversation of Gov. Gary Herbert and gubernatorial candidate Thomas Wright regarding the upcoming election.
6 years ago
President Donald Trump holds up a copy of the New York Post as he speaks before signing an executiv...
The Associated Press

Twitter adds ‘glorifying violence’ warning to Trump tweet

Twitter has added a warning to one of President Donald Trump’s tweets about protests in Minneapolis. The company says the tweet violated the platform’s rules about glorifying violence.
6 years ago
(Gary Harter speaking at a briefing at the Utah State Capitol on May 28, 2020.  Credit: Trent Nelso...
Paul Nelson

Dozens of residents inside veteran nursing home test positive for COVID-19

SALT LAKE CITY – A veteran nursing facility is Salt Lake is at the center of another COVID-19 outbreak and medical professionals are trying to find out how it started.  This outbreak started May 18th when one resident of the William E. Christofferson Veterans Home showed symptoms of the disease.  After he tested positive for […]
6 years ago
police use of force...
Curt Gresseth

Dave & Dujanovic: Was police use of force in Minneapolis akin to murder?

A former use-of-force trainer says the Minneapolis officer who detained a suspect with a knee to the neck should be charged with negligent homicide.
6 years ago
utah nazi headstones...
Lee Lonsberry

OPINION: Nazi headstone in SLC should stay put

Lee Lonsberry writes, although ugly and vile, a Nazi headstone at a cemetery in Salt Lake City should remain in place to teach history to future visitors.
6 years ago
Virus faith and science...
ELANA SCHOR Associated Press

Top U.S. virus experts, report faith and science during the pandemic work together

The relationship between faith and science has faced its share of strain during the coronavirus pandemic — but for some the two work jointly.
6 years ago
Trump social media...
ZEKE MILLER Associated Press

Pres. Trump escalates war on Twitter, social media protections

President Trump signed an executive order Thursday challenging liability protections that have provided unfettered speech on social media.
6 years ago
The Amphitheater at Studio Ranch near Grantsville. Utah Business Revival is planning a controversia...
John Wojcik

Tooele Co. Health Department orders country concert closed, hearing set for Friday

Utah Business Revival is planning for a controversial outdoor concert to happen despite the Tooele County Health Department issuing an official notice of closure to the amphitheater owner.
6 years ago
FILE: West High School, Salt Lake City....
Mary Richards

Utah’s governor: K-12 schools can return in the fall

Utah Governor Gary Herbert says schools will be able to return to the classroom in the fall with updated guidelines to help minimize the spread of COVID-19.
6 years ago
women-owned businesses...
Kelli Pierce

Technology may be the key to help small businesses during COVID-19

Despite the hardships that the coronavirus has caused small businesses, a new survey from the business non-profit 3C shows 74% of small businesses are optimistic things will get back to normal within six months. 
6 years ago
Chinese President Xi Jinping votes on a proposal to draft a security law on Hong Kong during the cl...
Nectar Gan, CNN

China approves controversial national security law for Hong Kong

China's legislature has approved a proposal to impose a highly contentious national security law in Hong Kong, in an unprecedented move that critics say threatens fundamental political freedoms and civil liberties in the semi-autonomous territory.
6 years ago
(Traffic restricted on Stratford Avenue near 1400 East.  Credit: Paul Nelson)...
Paul Nelson

Some SLC residents say restricted streets causing problems for locals

SALT LAKE CITY – It’s a popular project among some Salt Lake City residents, but causing a lot of headaches for others.  City officials are “opening” more streets to pedestrians and bikes, which means they’re limiting vehicle traffic.  Some city activists believe it’s time for some of these restrictions to end. The intention behind the […]
6 years ago
Utah Child Abuse...
Paul Nelson

State officials believe child abuse is on the rise despite falling numbers, hope awareness campaign can change that

WEST JORDAN – Concerns over child abuse are on the rise even though the official numbers appear to be going down.  State officials hope a public awareness campaign can change the conversation about abuse.  Deondra Brown has been in the spotlight for most of her life as part of the famous The 5 Browns piano […]
6 years ago
utah labor shortage...
Kelli Pierce

Unemployment numbers looking better in Utah

Unemployment numbers in Utah are looking better after two months of record filings. In April, unemployment reached 9.7% in Utah.
6 years ago
Live Mic gun rights pandemic...
Curt Gresseth

Live Mic: Has pandemic altered your view of gun rights?

Live Mic host Lee Lonsberry wants to know if the pandemic has changed your viewpoint on gun rights.
6 years ago
wearing a mask...
Nick Wyatt

Utahns worried coronavirus restrictions being lifted too quickly, new poll

59% of respondents in the poll by Utah Policy and KUTV are concerned virus-related restrictions are being lifted too quickly
6 years ago
human caused fires Utah...
Kelli Pierce

Huge spike in human-caused fires as fire season starts in Utah

Firefighters across Utah are warning about a huge spike in human-caused fires as they prepare for an above-average fire season in the state, and with a warmer than normal summer predicted, firefighters are worried it could get a lot worse.
6 years ago
President Trump Reopen Phases...
Curt Gresseth

Inside Sources: Public perceptions and presidential predictions

Pollster Scott Rasmussen joins Boyd Matheson to discuss the road to the White House during the global pandemic and presidential predictions for the general election.
6 years ago
coronavirus memories...
Lee Lonsberry

Live Mic: What would you put in the coronavirus memories museum?

Museums are now collecting memories from the coronavirus pandemic. What "artifact" from your life during COVID-19 would you have on display?
6 years ago
Nancy Graham wears a face mask as she takes photos of a gravestone during the coronavirus outbreak ...
AMY FORLITI and MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press

Pandemic brings smaller, subdued Memorial Day observances

Americans settled for small processions and online tributes instead of parades Monday as they observed Memorial Day in the shadow of the cornavirus pandemic.
6 years ago
Trump Memorial Day...
DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press

Trump doubles up on Memorial Day events

President Donald Trump silently honored the nation's war dead Monday in a wreath ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, first in a pair of public events also taking him to Baltimore, to the chagrin of the mayor.
6 years ago