Utah and National Updates

Elections, Politics, & Government

#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
COVID 19 whistleblower CNN...
Kaitlan Collins, Jeremy Diamond and Kevin Liptak, CNN

Ousted vaccine director files whistleblower complaint alleging coronavirus warnings were ignored

Originally Published: 05 MAY 20 14:38 ET (CNN) — Dr. Rick Bright, the ousted director of the office involved in developing a coronavirus vaccine, formally filed an extensive whistleblower complaint Tuesday alleging his early warnings about the coronavirus were ignored and that his caution at a treatment favored by President Donald Trump led to his […]
6 years ago
14 states over or undercounted in 2020 Census....
Heather Kelly

2020 Census workers are taking to the streets, again

Workers dressed in government provided protective equipment will leave an envelope on the door steps of nearly 90,000 Utahns.
6 years ago
Salt Lake City Council budget...
Saige Miller

Salt Lake City Council wants resident input on 2020-2021 fiscal budget

The Salt Lake City Council wants input from Salt Lake City residents to help set the 2020-2021 fiscal budget. 
6 years ago
This week's freezing temperatures followed by lots of moisture and warmer temperatures could cause ...
Kelli Pierce

Reservoirs and river flows looking healthy around Utah despite a dry April

April was Salt Lake City's driest month on record. But despite the lack of rain, most of the reservoirs in Utah are projected to be at or above normal levels. 
6 years ago
FILE - In this April 29, 2020, file photo Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks at a news conferenc...
WILL WEISSERT Associated Press

DHS report: China hid coronavirus severity to hoard supplies

U.S. officials believe China covered up the extent of the coronavirus outbreak — and how contagious the disease is — to stock up on medical supplies.
6 years ago
Rep John Curtis promises to investigate stolen COVID relief money...
Curt Gresseth

Live Mic: Congress asks Pres. Trump to help local news media

House and Senate lawmakers have asked Pres. Trump for financial aid to help local news media. Rep. John Curtis joined Lee to explain.
6 years ago
Garbett appeal...
Cami Mondeaux

Jan Garbett files appeal to lower number of required signatures for primary ballot

GOP gubernatorial candidate Jan Garbett is filing an appeal to lower the number of signatures required to get on the primary ballot in Utah.
6 years ago
Drug proves effective against C19 americans lockdown poll...
Curt Gresseth

Inside Sources: Americans ready to ease up on lockdown, poll finds

Americans are over the current lockdown, and they are ready to start moving back to normal, according to a national poll.
6 years ago
Utah governor Republican Burningham...
John Wojcik

Burningham suing to get on primary ballot

Jeff Burningham is now the second Republican gubernatorial candidate to file suit seeking a spot on the June primary ballot. He claims the ability for his campaign to gather enough signatures was severely impaired by Governor Gary Herbert’s “Stay Safe, Stay Home” directive.
6 years ago
Biden's running mate...
Eric Bradner and MJ Lee, CNN

Biden denies sexual assault allegation: ‘This never happened’

Joe Biden released a statement Friday denying a former aide's claims he sexually assaulted her 27 years ago, saying of Tara Reade's allegation: "This never happened."
6 years ago
bonneville shoreline trail Great American Outdoors Act...
Paul Nelson

Salt Lake City leaders worry about popular outdoors spot after state reopens

SALT LAKE CITY – City officials say City Creek Canyon is already crowded, and they expect it to get worse after the state reopens this weekend.  They’re urging people who visit this weekend and going forward, to keep their distance from each other and to have public safety in mind. If you drive along the […]
6 years ago
Salt Lake yellow...
Curt Gresseth

As state looks to reopen, SLC mayor says timeline depends on you

SLC's mayor said when to reopen state businesses during the pandemic is less dependent on a calendar date than residents' resolve to do their part.
6 years ago
surveillance audit...
John Wojcik

Libertas Institute calls for audit of state’s contract with surveillance system

Some groups are calling for a full audit of the Utah's contract with the data collection company, Banjo, after learning of its founder's ties to the KKK. 
6 years ago
FILE A man walks past a closed business, Wednesday, April 29, 2020, in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. (AP Pho...
CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer

30 million have sought US jobless aid since virus hit

More than 3.8 million laid-off workers applied for unemployment benefits last week as the U.S. economy slid further into a crisis that is becoming the most devastating since the 1930s.
6 years ago
(Credit: Spenser Heaps, KSL, file)...
Paul Nelson

VA officials explain delays in veteran stimulus money payments

UTAH STATE CAPITOL – Where’s my check?  That’s what many veterans across Utah are asking as they still haven’t received their federal stimulus money.  State officials say many vets might not be registered properly to get it, and the clock is ticking. In the past few weeks, the Utah Department of Veterans and Military Affairs […]
6 years ago
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Kelli Pierce

Candidates for Utah Governor talk water, environment, economy during online forum

Five candidates to be the next governor for Utah are outlining their plans in an online forum. The Envision Utah forum was hosted by KSL's Doug Wright.
6 years ago
Utah receives refund on hydroxychloroquine purchase...
Simone Seikaly

State of Utah receives refund of the $800 thousand purchase of hydroxychloroquine

A purchase by the state of Utah of compounded chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine has been refunded in full.
6 years ago
Vice President Mike Pence visits the molecular testing lab at Mayo Clinic Tuesday, April 28, 2020, ...
STEVE KARNOWSKI and KEVIN FREKING Associated Press

Pence comes under fire for going maskless at Mayo Clinic

Vice President Mike Pence chose not to wear a face mask while touring the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. It's an apparent violation of the world-renowned medical center's policy requiring them.
6 years ago
utah free mask herbert memo Logan Mask...
Colby Walker

Utah pledges free masks for every Utahn

The state of Utah along with the Utah Manufacturers Association, Cotopaxi and 20 other manufacturers have purchased 2 million face masks that will be available to any Utahn for free as part of their 'Mask for Every Utahn' project.
6 years ago
most charitable state...
Kelli Pierce

The Utah Attorney General’s Office suspends contract with Banjo over its founder’s past ties to the KKK

PARK CITY, Utah – The Utah Attorney General’s Office is suspending its $21 million contract with Park City-based Banjo after the surveillance system company’s founder admitted to having past ties to the Ku Klux Klan as a teenager. Damien Patten also confirmed an earlier report from OneZero that he took part in a drive-by shooting […]
6 years ago
Fitness Centers in Utah...
Kelli Pierce

Fitness centers in Utah are cautious to reopen as COVID-19 restrictions loosen

Many businesses are anxious to reopen. Fitness centers in Utah are being extremely cautious to reopen so they do not contribute to the spread of COVID-19. 
6 years ago
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Paul Nelson

Utah educators say end of the school year running as normal as possible

SALT LAKE COUNTY – Educators across Utah are trying to clear up any confusion about the end of the school year, adding that things are happening when they usually would, although it may not appear that way, at first. When the Alpine School District sent a statement to parents saying there would be no new […]
6 years ago
Rep John Curtis on bombing in Iran...
Curt Gresseth

Inside Sources: Small businesses will create a new tomorrow, Curtis says

A Utah congressman says not only will small businesses in the country and state survive the COVID-19 crisis, they will thrive in the post-coronavirus world.
6 years ago