Utah and National Updates

Elections, Politics, & Government

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JILL COLVIN Associated Press

Obama criticizes virus response in online graduation speech

Former President Barack Obama criticized some U.S. leaders overseeing the coronavirus response as he delivered an online commencement speech for graduates of historically black colleges and universities.
6 years ago
In a news release on Friday, Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah said former President Trump is entitled to th...
Kelly Mena, CNN

Mitt Romney calls President Trump’s IG firings ‘a threat to… democracy’

Sen. Mitt Romney denounced President Donald Trump's firings of internal government oversight officials, calling it a "threat to accountable democracy."
6 years ago
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John Wojcik

McAdams calls on Utah small businesses to apply for federal funds

Representative Ben McAdams is calling on Utah small businesses to take advantage of loans through the Paycheck Protection Program.
6 years ago
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Kelly Mena and Jason Hoffman, CNN

US Space Force unveils its official flag at the White House

The US Space Force, the newest branch of the armed services, has unveiled its official flag. Defense Department officials presented the flag to President Donald Trump, who also signed the 2020 Armed Forces Day Proclamation.
6 years ago
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Curt Gresseth

Former HHS chief weighs in on frightening virus effects on children

Mike Leavitt, former HHS secretary, talks about a scary syndrome affecting children -- and possibly related to the COVID-19 virus.   
6 years ago
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Curt Gresseth

Despite missing out on graduation, senior upbeat about the future

The pandemic may mean a number of students are missing their high school graduation ceremonies, but one Utah senior isn't letting it ruin her hopes.
6 years ago
What changes for restaurants and theaters as we shift from orange to yellow...
Paul Nelson

What changes for restaurants and theaters as we shift from “orange to yellow?”

many portions of the state are moving from orange to yellow, as restrictions over COVID-19 are being relaxed but are things changing that much?
6 years ago
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Kelli Pierce

Idaho, Wyoming loosen COVID-19 travel restrictions

People who are thinking about taking a vacation in Idaho or Wyoming will not have to deal with COVID-19 travel restrictions like a 14-day self-quarantine.
6 years ago
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Kelli Pierce

Class of 2020: Going into the Marine Corps to help people

Alexander Falkner has been studying at the Utah Military Academy since the seventh grade and now he's graduating and heading out to the Marine Corps. 
6 years ago
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Kelli Pierce

Salt Lake County mayor’s request to stay in the “orange” phase denied

SALT LAKE CITY – Utah Governor Gary Herbert announced on Thursday that most places in Utah will transition from an “orange” risk level to “yellow”, meaning there will be fewer COVID-19 restrictions. That does not sit well with Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson.  The mayor’s request to keep all parts of the county at […]
6 years ago
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Curt Gresseth

Live Mic: Reopening Zion National Park during coronavirus

The superintendent of Zion National Park and the mayor at the entrance to it talk about reopening Zion.
6 years ago
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Becky Bruce

Gov. Herbert announces parts of state to move to “yellow”

Most of the non-urban areas of Utah will transition from orange to yellow in the state's COVID-19 response plan, according to Gov. Gary Herbert. 
6 years ago
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CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer

36 million have sought US unemployment aid since virus hit

Nearly 3 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week as the viral outbreak led more companies to slash jobs even though most states have begun to let some businesses reopen under certain restrictions.
6 years ago
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Lee Lonsberry

Live Mic: Ending straight-ticket voting choice was a mistake

Most of the 510 bills passed by the Legislature this year went into effect on Tuesday, eliminating the straight-ticket voting option in Utah.
6 years ago
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Kelli Pierce

Small businesses taking it slow after Zion National Park reopening

Small businesses near Zion National Park were hit hard by COVID-19-related closures, but owners say reopening the park is risky.
6 years ago
Delicate Arch in Arches National Park. Arches is looking for input from the public to solve an over...
Heather Kelly

Grand County making deep budget cuts due to lack of tourism

Due to the lack of tourism and the global pandemic, Grand County plans to make budget cuts to compensate for lost revenue.
6 years ago
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John Wojcik

State tax revenue down across the board, worst yet to come

Early state tax data is showing the impact of coronavirus on various revenues. Officials say so far it’s bad news and most predict it will only get worse.
6 years ago
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 22: A deserted Rodeo Drive during the COVID-19 lockdown on April ...
Jason Hanna, Cheri Mossburg and Steve Almasy, CNN

Los Angeles mayor extends stay-at-home order 3 more months, says ‘do not freak out’ about it

Mayor Eric Garcetti said in an interview, "When our county health officer Dr. (Barbara) Ferrer merely said that an order would stay in place for at least three more months, that doesn't mean the order stays in place exactly as it is today."
6 years ago
FILE - In this Dec. 4, 2019, file photo, light shines on the U.S. Capitol dome in Washington. (AP P...
Jeremy Herb and David Shortell, CNN

Senate to vote on FISA authorities and critics’ proposals to curb surveillance powers

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is pushing forward with the bill the House approved in March to reauthorize the three surveillance authorities, over the strenuous objections of civil libertarians who say the bipartisan agreement struck in the House trampled over individual rights.
6 years ago
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Kelli Pierce

Dr. Angela Dunn: “Optimistic” some places in Utah could move to “yellow” June 1st

State epidemiologist Dr. Angela Dunn said she's optimistic parts of Utah will transition to the "yellow" phase June 1st.
6 years ago
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Michele Rowe

Controversy over a road closure in Salt Lake, neighbors at odds

Some neighbors love the new pedestrian activity allowed on a road in SLC, but others, including businesses, arent so sure.
6 years ago
Mark Jackson

Zion National Park and other Utah national parks begin re-opening

National parks are re-opening this month and Utah’s most popular, Zion National Park, will re-open Wednesday. 
6 years ago
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Kelli Pierce

13 people test positive for COVID-19 at the Midvale Family Resource Center

Thirteen people have tested positive for COVID-19 at the Midvale Family Resource Center. The Salt Lake County Health department tested about 140 people
6 years ago
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Curt Gresseth

Dave & Dujanovic: Should parents OK their child’s driver’s license?

One driving instructor believes letting parents certify their teens for a driver's license is "opening a can of worms."
6 years ago