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Matt Gephardt, KSL TV

Stimulus Scams Are Spiking, Consumer Protection Experts Say

In the state of Utah, consumer protection leaders said they have also seen a spike in fraud since the COVID pandemic hit. Sadly, if you're a victim, you'll likely never see justice, says Utah Division of Consumer Protection Director Daniel O’Bannon.
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Dan Rascon, KSL TV

Utah Doctors Concerned Over Drop In ER Visits

There is a major medical concern from some hospitals across the state. People are waiting too long to get critical care. As a result many patients are coming into emergency rooms in worse condition which is putting their life more at risk.
4 years ago
2020 Ogden Pioneer Day events have been canceled due to coronavirus concerns. (Ogden Pioneer Days/F...
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Ogden Cancels Pioneer Days Events Due To Coronavirus Concerns

Officials announced the upcoming Ogden Pioneer Days Celebration and Rodeo have been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
4 years ago
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KSL TV

3 More Deaths, 237 Positive Cases Of Covornavirus In Utah

Three more people have died of coronavirus-related illnesses in the state of Utah, officials announced. An additional 237 people have tested positive.
4 years ago
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Mike Anderson, KSL TV

287 Workers At Hyrum Meat Processing Plant Test Positive For COVID-19

The JBS meat processing plant in Hyrum has significantly stepped up sterilization and reduced production as the company and county health officials work to control an outbreak of COVID-19.
4 years ago
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Ladd Egan

Small Businesses Get More Flexibility For Loan Forgiveness

Utah businesses will now have greater flexibility and additional time to get their Paycheck Protection Program loans forgiven.
4 years ago
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Jed Boal

Legendary Utah Veterans Advocate Dies In Home That Bears His Name

One of the greatest advocates for Utah veterans died last week in the veterans home that bears his name. William E Christoffersen died due to complications with COVID-19 in the midst of an outbreak at the facility.
4 years ago
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KSL TV

Three Deaths Reported On Navajo Nation As Daily Curfew Goes Into Effect

Health authorities on the Navajo Nation reported three more deaths late Sunday night as tribal members instituted a daily curfew to slow the spread of COVID-19.
4 years ago
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Utah Reports 256 New COVID-19 Cases, 3 New Deaths

Utah health officials announced 256 new coronavirus cases and three new deaths.
4 years ago
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Peter Rosen

Retired Circus Clown Finds Joy, Purpose In Becoming COVID-19 Poet

It may seem hard these days to find something in the news to laugh at, but Tim “Tork” Torkildson does. He even finds something poetic in stories about COVID-19.
4 years ago
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Garna Mejia

State Health Officials Concerned About Spike In COVID-19 Cases

State health officials said they are concerned after seeing a recent spike in positive COVID-19 cases, many of which have been linked to an outbreak at a meat packing plant in Northern Utah.
4 years ago
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KSL TV Staff

No New COVID-19 Deaths In Utah; 268 New Cases

There have been 268 new confirmed cases of coronavirus in Utah – nearly half of what was reported the previous day when new cases spiked at nearly 550.
4 years ago
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Jon Gambrell & Frank Bajak, Associated Press

OPEC, Allied Nations Extend Nearly 10M Barrel Cut By A Month

OPEC and allied nations agreed Saturday to extend a production cut of nearly 10 million barrels of oil a day through the end of July, hoping to encourage stability in energy markets hard hit by the coronavirus-induced global economic crisis.
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KSL TV

Utah Jumps Nearly 550 New Cases Of Coronavirus

There has been an increase of 546 new cases of coronavirus, according to the Utah Department of Health, marking the highest single day increase.
4 years ago
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Heather Simonsen, KSL TV

Utah Doctor’s Invention Could Save Lives Globally For Years To Come

When COVID-19 hit, a young Utah doctor and his friend began tinkering on nights and weekends to find innovative ways to help.
4 years ago
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KSL TV

Spike In Cache County COVID-19 Cases Linked To Meat Processing Plant

The Bear River Health District said a recent spike in confirmed COVID-19 cases is linked to an ongoing investigation at a local meat processing facility.
4 years ago
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Aley Davis

Juggling Hats: How To Parent While Working From Home

Many Utahns have been juggling multiple responsibilities the last few months between working and parenting full-time. One Utah mom is using strategies she’s recently learned to help her daughter get the attention she needs during the workday.
4 years ago
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Matthew Jacobson, KSL TV

COVID-19: State Reports 439 New Cases, 3 New Deaths

Utah reported its largest single-day increase in lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Friday, health officials said.
4 years ago
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Matthew Jacobson, KSL TV

Utah Will Maintain Current Coronavirus Risk Levels For Now, Gov. Herbert Says

Gov. Gary Herbert on Friday announced his Utah COVID-19 health risk status order will be extended to June 12.
4 years ago
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Mike Anderson, KSL TV

Bear River Health Dept. Encouraging People To Continue Steps To Slow Coronavirus Spread

Before May, the Bear River Health District saw only single-digit increases of known COVID-19 cases each day.
4 years ago
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Matthew Jacobson, KSL TV

Officials Announce 316 New COVID-19 Cases In Utah

Utah sees its ninth day in a row with 200 or more new confirmed COVID-19 cases.
4 years ago
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Matthew Jacobson, KSL TV

Utah Senate President Adams Tests Positive For COVID-19 Antibodies

Utah State Senate President Stuart Adams, R-Layton, announced Thursday that he has tested positive for COVID-19 antibodies.
4 years ago
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KSL TV

4,996 Utahns Applied For New Jobless Claims; Trend Continues Downward

For the first time since the pandemic started, Utah's new weekly jobless claims fell below the state's previous record high set in 2013.
4 years ago
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October General Conference Will Be Virtual, Church Leaders Say

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will conduct its October General Conference sessions virtually, according to Church leaders. 
4 years ago

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