Utah and National Updates

Elections, Politics, & Government

Utah's need for foster families continues to grow....
Michele Rowe

Funding changes for Utah foster programs

A local Utah nonprofit, "Utah Foster Care," will lose its funding from the state. Those funds will instead go to "The Adoption Exchange."
6 years ago
property tax amendment...
Kelli Pierce

Salt Lake City to update its transportation master plan for the first time in almost 25 years

This summer the city will start updating its transportation master plan for the first time in about 25 years. City planners will be looking to modernize roads, public transportation routes, and other ways to get around.
6 years ago
Salt Lake City Council budget...
Paul Nelson

Employers and state health workers brace for reopening of businesses in Utah

State officials are gearing up to slowly start “reopening” this weekend by relaxing some restrictions on businesses across Utah. 
6 years ago
crowded zion national park...
Curt Gresseth

Live Mic: What will reopening the national parks be like?

An assistant secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks talks about reopening national parks during the coronavirus pandemic.
6 years ago
A necropsy performed on 13 cattle found dead near the Rail Trail in Park City, Utah, found the anim...
Colby Walker

Sens. Lee, Klobuchar ask for investigation of meat supply chain

Sens. Mike Lee and Amy Klobuchar are asking the nation's top law enforcement officials to begin an investigation of America's meat supply chain.
6 years ago
west jordan city voluntary layoffs...
John Wojcik

City of West Jordan wraps-up voluntary layoffs, planning additional cuts

The city of West Jordan is issuing additional job cuts after receiving a handful of voluntary layoffs. Due to coronavirus restrictions, they’re seeing a decline in revenue coming from a decrease in sales tax.
6 years ago
atv accidents...
Mark Jackson

One dead, two seriously injured in separate ATV accidents at Fivemile Pass

Emergency crews have been busy over the weekend with two back-to-back critical ATV accidents on Saturday and Sunday, leaving two in critical condition.
6 years ago
GOP convention...
Cami Mondeaux

Utah GOP primary ballot set, four candidates for governor emerge

The Utah GOP has set its ballot for the June 30 primary election, with four candidates emerging to compete for the governor nomination.
6 years ago
Rep. Ben McAdams targeted in 2020 Republican takeover plan...
Cami Mondeaux

Democrats send McAdams, Peterson straight to November ballot in ‘fastest, most efficient’ election

The party held its convention to send candidates to the ballot in key races -- including Chris Peterson for governor and Rep. Ben McAdams to keep his seat as the state's only Democrat in Congress. 
6 years ago
United Utah Party wants Gov. Herbert investigated...
Paul Nelson

Governor wants attorneys to look into large purchase of antimalarial drugs used to possibly treat COVID-19

id the state waste hundreds of thousands of dollars buying vials of antimalarial drugs some people are using to lessen the severity of COVID-19? 
6 years ago
Utah childcare centers struggling...
Kelli Pierce

Utah childcare centers struggling financially because of COVID-19

Utah childcare centers like Lit'l Scholars Learning Center in Sugar House are struggling with few kids to watch, and employees to pay.
6 years ago
protestors COVID-19 reopen businesses...
Curt Gresseth

Dave and Dujanovic: Kaysville plans to (softly) reopen businesses

Kaysville is set to cautiously reopen some businesses on May 1. The mayor talked to Dave & Dujanovic about how the city plans to do that.
6 years ago
multicultural task force...
Saige Miller and Simone Seikaly

Governor announces multicultural addition to state COVID-19 task force

A new multicultural subcommittee is being added to Utah's community coronavirus task force aimed at supporting minority communities during the pandemic.
6 years ago
Former HHS Sec. Mike Leavitt says that the nation's recovery from COVID-19 will be like crossing a ...
Curt Gresseth

Don’t break the ice, COVID recovery should be slow and careful says Leavitt

We will conquer coronavirus one careful step at a time. Former Utah Gov. Mike Leavitt says that recovery from COVID will be a lot like crossing a frozen lake.
6 years ago
President Donald Trump pauses while speaking about the coronavirus in the James Brady Press Briefin...
ANDREW TAYLOR and ALAN FRAM Associated Press

Trump set to sign bill with nearly $500B more in virus aid

President Donald Trump will be holding a signing ceremony Friday for a bill providing a nearly $500 billion infusion of coronavirus spending. It's aimed at rushing new relief to employers and hospitals buckling under the strain of a pandemic that has claimed almost 50,000 American lives and one in six U.S. jobs.
6 years ago
Critical Race Theory Adams...
Kelli Pierce

Utah lawmakers approve millions in COVID-19 stimulus funds

Utah lawmakers have approved $255 million in federal stimulus money meant to help the state get through the COVID-19 pandemic despite reservations from some on just how the funds will be spent.
6 years ago
South Salt Lake City adjust city budget...
Kelli Pierce

South Salt Lake council may need to adjust city budget monthly because of COVID-19

The city of South Salt Lake may have to adjust its budget each month, they say, as COVID-19 costs increase.
6 years ago
SLC limit vehicle travel...
Paul Nelson

Salt Lake City to limit vehicle travel on some streets to accommodate walkers and others

Salt Lake City will limit vehicle travel on 500 N. (between Redwood Rd. and 800 W.) and other roads too, to provide a safer pedestrian experience.
6 years ago
Utah outdoor recreation Utah's national parks summer...
John Wojcik

Gov mulls opening Utah’s national parks, as local businesses wait on standby

President Trump is calling for national parks to reopen, something Utah's Governor Gary Herbert supports if done safely and carefully. Meanwhile, local businesses and shops around the parks are eagerly awaiting the return of visitors.
6 years ago
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John Wojcik

Organization releases guidelines for Utah businesses to safely open

The Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce has released a report for Utah businesses to use when it comes time to open. The goal is for businesses to open safely.
6 years ago
protestors COVID-19 reopen businesses...
Curt Gresseth

Dave & Dujanovic: Can cops arrest coronavirus protesters?

Coronavirus protestors have begun to appear across the country, eager to get the nation back to work.
6 years ago
COVID-19 average...
John Wojcik

Another special session called by Governor Herbert

Governor Gary Herbert is calling lawmakers into special session on the same day they wrap up last week's virtual session. Lawmakers say they need more time to deal with appropriating federal funds.
6 years ago
megaplex reopening...
Curt Gresseth

Live Mic: Megaplex Theatres president talks coronavirus and movies

Utah movie-chain president talks about changes at the theater due to the coronavirus.
6 years ago
Healthy Together App Utah`...
Paul Nelson and Simone Seikaly

Utah Governor releases “Healthy Together” app to track spread of COVID-19

The governor of Utah introduced the Healthy Together app on Wednesday, intended to help the state with contact tracing among other things.
6 years ago