Utah and National Updates

Elections, Politics, & Government

IRS stimulus check deadline...
SARAH SKIDMORE SELL AP Personal Finance Writer

IRS sets deadline for relief payment by direct deposit

Taxpayers who want to get their stimulus payments from the IRS via direct deposit have less than 48 hours to enter their information online.
6 years ago
#ObamaGate...
Cami Mondeaux

Fact Check: Is Obama the only president to criticize a successor?

Twitter users awoke to a polarized world over the weekend, with both #ObamaGate and #TrumpGate trending across the country.
6 years ago
Utah rental assistance rent deferral...
Heather Kelly

Utah rental assistance program launches for those who can’t pay their rent

A new rental assistance program in Utah plans to help residents not covered by unemployment pay rent. Tenants who cannot pay their rent can call 2-1-1 to get information on how and where to apply.
6 years ago
mask mandate...
Mark Jackson

Pioneer Park Coalition, Vietnamese community team to deliver masks to jails

The Pioneer Park Coalition and the Vietnamese community are teaming together in a donation of masks to the Salt Lake County Jails. 
6 years ago
White House quarantine...
Cami Mondeaux

2 members of White House virus task force in quarantine

Two members of the White House coronavirus task force placed themselves in quarantine after contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19.
6 years ago
Live Mic: Doc explains misleading coronavirus cumulative number...
Curt Gresseth

Live Mic: Doc explains misleading coronavirus cumulative number

The numbers inform the public on the extent of the pandemic in the world, nation and state, but the cumulative number, in particular, can be misleading. 
6 years ago
How the Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control became a life-saving agency...
Paul Nelson

How the Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control became a life-saving agency

Workers and volunteers at the Salt Palace sort and ship life-saving gear while getting advise from the Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
6 years ago
FILE -- A Provo City employee is suing for negligence after supervisor failed to respond to harassm...
Kelli Pierce

Provo City Council looks to tighten development rules in the foothills

The Provo City Council is ready to put new rules on development in the foothills following public opposition to a housing project earlier this year. 
6 years ago
Search and Rescue...
Mark Jackson

St. George mayor eyes COVID ‘code yellow’ designation for 3 county area

St. George Mayor Jon Pike is suggesting a move from code 'orange' to code 'yellow' as soon as Friday night. 
6 years ago
COVID-19 response concerns...
Paul Nelson

Gov. Herbert says there are legitimate concerns over state contracts for COVID-19 response

Governor Gary Herbert says concerns over the state's response to COVID-19, specifically financially, are legitimate and some will be looked into.
6 years ago
inmates release...
Curt Gresseth

Utah prosecutor weighs in on suit demanding release of inmates

Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill joined Lee Lonsberry on Live Mic to discuss a lawsuit seeking the release of inmates during the pandemic.
6 years ago
In this April 23, 2020 photo a Frontier Airlines jetliner taxis to a runway for take off from Denve...
DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer

Frontier Airlines will drop open-seat fee that drew attacks

After US government pushback, Frontier Airlines will drop plans to charge an extra fee for passengers to lock in an empty middle seat next to them.
6 years ago
A person wearing a protective face mask as a precaution against the coronavirus walks past stuttere...
JILL LAWLESS, ANGELA CHARLTON and ELAINE KURTENBACH Associated Press

Fractures in many nations widen as virus lockdowns ease

Regional and political fractures are emerging in many nations over how fast to lift the lid on coronavirus-imposed lockdowns.
6 years ago
dropping criminal case Flynn...
MICHAEL BALSAMO and ERIC TUCKER Associated Press

Justice Department is dropping Michael Flynn’s criminal case

The Justice Department said it is dropping the criminal case against President Donald Trump's first national security adviser, Michael Flynn.
6 years ago
Herbert COVID-19...
Becky Bruce

Gov. Herbert celebrates COVID-19 successes in the state

Gov. Gary Herbert said the rate of transmission of coronavirus, or COVID-19, appears to be stabilizing in Utah. 
6 years ago
charitable giving...
Kelli Pierce

Senator Mike Lee: airlines shouldn’t have to fly empty planes

Utah Senator Mike Lee wants the government to relax some rules so airlines are not forced to fly empty planes in the United States.
6 years ago
gym memberships icu beds paul ray health...
Curt Gresseth

Dave & Dujanovic: Lawmaker drafting bill to reopen businesses

State Representative Paul Ray is drafting a bill to reopen businesses and prevent the self-isolation of healthy Utahns.
6 years ago
church services Utah...
Paul Nelson

Church services can resume, National Guard will play bigger role in testing for coronavirus in Utah

Church services can resume under certain restrictions and the Utah National Guard is being deployed to assist with testing support in hotspots around the state.
6 years ago
Betsy DeVos resigns...
Annie Grayer and Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN

DeVos finalizes regulations giving more rights to those accused of sexual assault on college campuses

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos formally announces new protections for those accused of campus sexual harassment and assault.
6 years ago
Ginsburg...
MARK SHERMAN Associated Press

Justice Ginsburg in hospital with infection, court says

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was hospitalized Tuesday with an infection caused by a gallstone, but plans to take part in the court's arguments by telephone Wednesday, the Supreme Court said.
6 years ago
COVID-19 Safety Test...
Simone Seikaly

Utah will provide PPE to small businesses

Utah announced a one-time giveaway for small businesses of personal protective equipment. The PPE Push Pack includes masks, sanitizer, and gloves.
6 years ago
doctors...
Kelli Pierce

Intermountain Healthcare to start COVID-19 antibody tests

Intermountain Healthcare wants your blood...for new antibody tests that could help track how far COVID-19 has spread in Utah.
6 years ago
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Paul Nelson

Critics say Healthy Utah app too expensive, state officials fire back

The Healthy Utah coronavirus app is far too expensive according to critics but officials report the state paid far too much to develop the Healthy Utah coronavirus contact tracing app.
6 years ago
#ObamaGate...
Jamie Ehrlich, CNN

Obamas announce they will deliver virtual commencements

Former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama will deliver several virtual 2020 commencement addresses high schools and universities across the nation.
6 years ago