DAVID RISING, NICK PERRY and KEN MORITSUGU Associated Press
Wuhan offers hope on virus front; Italy nears stark toll
Wuhan, the city where the new coronavirus outbreak first took hold, reported no new cases while the death toll in Italy appeared set to overtake that of China.6 years ago
Kevin Liptak, CNN
Trump says HUD is suspending foreclosures and evictions
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that his administration will suspend foreclosures and evictions on homeowners at least until the end of next month.6 years ago
Maegan Vazquez, CNN
Trump to invoke Defense Production Act to expand production of hospital masks and more
President Donald Trump said dhe will be invoking the Defense Production Act to help make up for potential medical supply shortages.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Federal government steps in to assist small businesses and non-profits affected by coronavirus
Utah businesses and non-profits who are facing either dramatically reduced income or the prospect of having to find childcare should their kids’ school close, the potential impact of the coronavirus is dire.6 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Live Mic: How far can government go to stop coronavirus pandemic?
How far can US government go to stop coronavirus pandemic?6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Salt Lake area restaurants launch website to keep business up
COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS, UT — Salt Lake restaurants have built a website to help their businesses stay afloat. Fred Boutwell, the Director of Operations for Market Street restaurants, says business is down 65% since Salt Lake County shut down dine-in options for restaurants and bars. Boutwell says they have refrigerators full of food they haven’t been […]6 years ago
John Wojcik
Why are people hoarding toilet paper? It may be human nature
Even though elected officials have called it unnecessary, and potentially dangerous, people continue to purchase bathroom tissue and water in mass quanities due to fears of the coronavirus outbreak. Pschologists say this "irrational" action shoudn't come as any surprise.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Intermountain, University of Utah Health postponing surgeries because of COVID-19
Intermountain Healthcare and University of Utah Health are postponing some non-urgent, elective medical procedures because of COVID-19.6 years ago
Jeremy Herb, CNN
Despite concern from Utah Sen. Mike Lee, Senate approves short-term extension of surveillance powers
The US Senate passed a temporary extension to federal surveillance provisions with a guarantee that concerns of UT. Sen. Mike Lee will be addressed later.6 years ago
Cami Mondeaux
Doctor: ‘We didn’t close schools so we could all hang out’
A pediatrician in Maryland is warning parents and children that during this time of uncertainty and social distancing, it is not a time to schedule play dates.6 years ago
Colby Walker
New guidelines for missionaries issued
New guidelines have been issued for missionaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.6 years ago
HOPE YEN and AAMER MADHANI Associated Press
White House Coronavirus update: stop hoarding, more testing on the way
Senior members of the White House Coronavirus task force updated Americans on test kit availability and the importance of prioritizing who gets tested.6 years ago
Associated Press
What’s Happening: Life feels surreal; celebrities infected
The coronavirus pandemic has lent a surreal quality to the lives of millions of people around the globe. It has disrupted daily routines, overwhelmed hospitals, shuttered schools and offices and halted many sporting and entertainment events.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Utah universities switch to online classes to fight COVID-19
Utah colleges and universities are switching to online classes to help minimize the spread of COVID-19.6 years ago
LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press
Officials: US strikes Iran-backed group that hit Iraq base
American officials say the U.S. has launched airstrikes in Iraq against a Shia militia believed responsible for an attack against American and British troops in Baghdad.6 years ago
Cami Mondeaux
Bernie Sanders will stay in race despite losses in Tuesday primaries
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders announced he is staying in the presidential race, despite the losses in Super Tuesday last week and the Democratic primaries Tuesday night.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Utah lawmakers could spend over $16 million to fight Coronavirus
SALT LAKE CITY – Utah lawmakers could spend at least $16 million to fight the Coronavirus. Lt. Governor Spencer Cox, who heads the state’s Coronavirus task force, said during a news conference at the Utah State Capitol that lawmakers have already set aside that money. “The legislature has announced that they are going to be […]6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Income tax cuts are uncertain as Coronavirus affects state budget
SALT LAKE CITY – Utah lawmakers had planned to give people an $80 million income tax cut. But now those cuts may not happen as Coronavirus starts impacting state budgets. Senate President Stuart Adams (R-Layton) said the Coronavirus has hurt the stock market and oil prices, and he urged lawmakers to be “prudent” with the […]6 years ago
Simone Seikaly
U of U restricts university-related business travel through April 30
The University of Utah has restricted all university-related business travel, for employees, through April 30, 2020.6 years ago
John Wojcik
How plunging stocks impact your 401(k)
Plunging stocks caused Wall Street to fall by seven percent on Monday, triggering a trading halt for fifteen minutes.6 years ago
Colby Walker
Stocks slide on Wall Street over coronavirus and oil crash
Stocks went into a steep slide Monday on Wall Street as coronavirus fears and a crash in oil prices spread alarm through the market, triggering the first automatic trading halt in over two decades.6 years ago
Chris Isidore, CNN Business
Low oil prices could damage the US economy, analysts warn
This plunge in oil prices will be more damaging to the US economy than the price drops in 2008 or 1991, because we are producing rather than buying.6 years ago
Cami Mondeaux
Biden gains 2 more endorsements from former candidates over the weekend
Presidential candidate and former vice president Joe Biden continued to gain more endorsements over the weekend from past presidential hopefuls.6 years ago
