Utah and National Updates

Elections, Politics, & Government

Medical personnel help each other at a federal COVID-19 drive-thru testing site in the parking lot ...
JENNIFER PELTZ and COLLEEN LONG Associated Press

New York struggles with coronavirus, US deaths top 1,000

New York authorities mobilized to head off a public health disaster with the city's emergence as the nation's biggest coronavirus hot spot a warning flare — and perhaps a cautionary tale for the country
6 years ago
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ANDREW TAYLOR Associated Press

Senate unanimously passes massive coronavirus aid plan

The Senate has passed an unparalleled $2.2 trillion economic rescue package steering aid to businesses, workers and health care systems engulfed by the coronavirus pandemic.
6 years ago
Utah Democrats cease signature gathering for candidates...
Ryan Meeks

Utah Democrats cease signature gathering for candidates

In an effort to help minimize the spread of coronavirus, local Utah Democrats cease signature gathering for their candidates.
6 years ago
governor running mate...
Cami Mondeaux

Another Republican candidate for governor names running mate

The Utah race for governor is filling out, with another Republican candidate choosing a running mate: Aimee Winder Newton named State Auditor John Dougall.
6 years ago
Shelter in Place...
Mary Richards

Salt Lake County considering “shelter in place”

The rules could get a lot stricter in Salt Lake County to stop the spread of coronavirus as county officials consider a shelter in place order.
6 years ago
Yellowstone...
Katia Hetter

Yellowstone and Grand Teton among the national parks closing immediately

Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks have closed to park visitors until further notice due to public health concerns, Yellowstone National Park announced in a statement.
6 years ago
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ANDREW TAYLOR, LISA MASCARO and JONATHAN LEMIRE Associated Press

White House, Congress agree on $2 trillion virus rescue bill

The White House and Senate leaders of both major political parties have agreed on an unprecedented $2 trillion measure to rush aid to businesses, workers and a health care system slammed by the coronavirus pandemic.
6 years ago
Utah Economic Plan...
Kelli Pierce

Plan unveiled to help Utah economy during the coronavirus pandemic

The Utah economy is feeling effects already from the coronavirus outbreak. There is a plan in place to help the Utah economy during the coronavirus outbreak. 
6 years ago
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Curt Gresseth

Coronavirus Call-in: Utah experts answer questions

Utah medical experts answer caller's questions regarding the coronavirus during this time. The experts want to answer coronavirus questions to further educate the public.
6 years ago
joe biden secret service...
Curt Gresseth

Live Mic: Former Secret Service agents talk about protecting Joe Biden

Former Secret Service agent talks about protecting candidate Joe Biden from threats on the campaign trail.
6 years ago
signature gathering...
John Wojcik

Herbert not budging on signature gathering requirements

Several political candidates believe signature gathering isn't feasible during the coronavirus outbreak... at least in its traditional sense.
6 years ago
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, left, accompanied by White House Legislative Affairs Director Er...
LISA MASCARO, ANDREW TAYLOR and JONATHAN LEMIRE Associated Press

Congress closing in on nearly $2 trillion virus aid package

Top congressional and White House officials negotiating the nearly $2 trillion coronavirus rescue package say they expect to reach a deal Tuesday.
6 years ago
quarantine exercise...
Curt Gresseth

Live Mic: You’re in quarantine, but you can still exercise

Quarantine life doesn't have to mean the end of your exercise routine, even if your neighborhood gym is closed and you're stuck at home.
6 years ago
Salt Lake Airport changes greeting rules...
Kelli Pierce

New rules for picking up missionaries at Salt Lake City International Airport

There are new rules about greeting returning missionaries at the Salt Lake City International Airport.
6 years ago
utah farm bureau coronavirus...
Curt Gresseth

Live Mic: Utah Farm Bureau president talks about coronavirus impact

You may think farmers and ranchers must be doing pretty well during the coronavirus pandemic, but the Utah Farm Bureau says that's not the case.
6 years ago
Anna Louisa, 18, receives her school laptop for home study at the Lower East Side Preparatory Schoo...
JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press

School districts take unplanned plunge into online learning

With schools shut down for the coronavirus outbreak, districts and educators are launching a massive, unplanned test of virtual teaching.
6 years ago
romney lee recognize biden president-elect, Senators Lee and Romney weigh in on the passage of the ...
Becky Bruce

Sens. Romney, Lee in quarantine after potential exposure to COVID-19

Utah Republican Senators Mike Lee and Mitt Romney entered quarantine Sunday after learning a fellow senator tested positive for COVID-19.
6 years ago
Sen. Rand Paul Rand Paul tests positive for coronavirus...
Phil Mattingly and Lauren Fox, CNN

Sen. Rand Paul tests positive for coronavirus

Kentucky Republican Rand Paul tests positive for coronavirus. He is the first US senator to test positive according to a statement on Twitter.
6 years ago
Historic buildings Utah FEMA earthquake...
Kelli Pierce

Historic buildings in Utah damaged by earthquake could be saved

Historic buildings in Utah damaged by a 5.7 earthquake could be saved.
6 years ago
Natural History Museum of Utah releases Triceratops Traits...
Curt Gresseth

Dave & Dujanovic: Stir-crazy kids at home? Take some virtual field trips

Bored kids at home? Take them on some virtual field trips. Here are some options from a Utah author to help you get through the outbreak.
6 years ago
State of the State Utah covid-19 schools...
John Wojcik

County health departments, Herbert at odds on public gathering penalty

Governor Gary Herbert is sounding off on two county health departments after they issued an order to criminalize public gatherings in excess of ten people.
6 years ago
A Utah couple said they have been stuck in Peru for days after the government issued a state of eme...
Kelli Pierce

Utah couple stuck in Peru after borders close due to the Coronavirus

Brad and Jodi Dallof always wanted to visit Machu Pichu. But now they are stuck in Peru after the country closed its borders due to the Coronavirus.
6 years ago
n 2020, Covid restrictions ground the nation's bustling restaurant industry to a halt....
Curt Gresseth

Utah server warns restaurants, workers face dire future after coronavirus

Employees of Utah restaurants stand to lose paid hours if not jobs completely, as the state's eateries are shuttered by coronavirus.
6 years ago
swallow shurtleff settlement...
Becky Bruce

Former Attorney General John Swallow wants his old job back

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah elections officials say John Swallow, a former Utah attorney general who resigned while facing federal and state investigations and was later acquitted of all charges, will seek the position again. Swallow is a Republican who served as chief deputy to former Attorney General Mark Shurtleff, who also faced and was […]
6 years ago