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CHRISTOPHER RUGABER, AP Economics Writer

1.9M More Seek Jobless Aid As Reopenings Slow Layoffs

Nearly 1.9 million people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, the ninth straight decline since applications spiked in mid-March.
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State epidemiologist Dr. Angela Dunn speaks at the Utah State Capitol on June 3, 2020....
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Dr. Dunn: ‘We Have Increased Spread Of COVID-19 In Utah’

State epidemiologist Dr. Angela Dunn said a statewide spike in COVID-19 cases is a real concern and did not recommend any changes to Utah’s current yellow risk status.
4 years ago
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Navajo Nation Reports 4 Deaths, 54 New COVID-19 Cases

Navajo Nation health authorities reported four additional deaths Tuesday, increasing the coronavirus-related death toll to 252 victims.
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State Reports 295 New COVID-19 Cases And Four New Deaths

The Utah Department of Health on Wednesday reported 295 new cases of COVID-19 and four new deaths.
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A group of pilots flying small, privately-owned aircraft took off Wednesday to bring food and suppl...
Felicia Martinez, KSL TV

Pilots Delivering Supplies To Hard-Hit Navajo Nation

A group of 50 pilots took off Wednesday to deliver essential items to the Navajo Nation, which has been dramatically affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
4 years ago
Paige Ford, left, age 16, was feeling sad when her school’s production of Bye Bye Birdie was canc...
Heather Simonsen, KSL TV

3 Tools for Helping Sad, Disappointed Teens During Coronavirus Pandemic

Isolation and loneliness can bring out sadness in teenagers, especially during a pandemic. When an Eagle Mountain teen started feeling hopeless, her family, teacher and peers interceded.
4 years ago
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Mike Anderson, KSL TV

Davis County Hiring Staff As COVID-19 Cases Expected To Rise

Officials with the Davis County Health Department said they are expecting a growth in coronavirus cases and the county will need to hire dozens to help with an increased focus on contact tracing.
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Utah Reports 203 New COVID-19 Cases, One New Death

Health officials on Tuesday reported 203 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and one new deaths in Utah.
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Medicaid Now Covers COVID-19 Testing For Uninsured Utahns

Effective June 1, Utah Medicaid now covers COVID-19 testing and services for uninsured residents, the state health officials announced.
4 years ago
Agricultural workers from Bud Farms harvest Celery for both American and export consumption. At thi...
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Application Open For Farmers, Ranchers Who Need Financial Assistance

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) is now taking applications from Utah farmers and ranchers who are being impacted by the pandemic.
4 years ago
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State Reports 202 New COVID-19 Cases, No New Deaths

The Utah Department of Health on Monday reported 202 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and no new deaths. 
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Logan Restaurant Offering Meals For Out-Of-Work Fathers

One Cache County restaurant owner is giving out-of-work fathers a free meal this Father's Day weekend, but even he has been surprised by the support he's received from his community.
4 years ago
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State Closes 2 Liquor Stores After Employee Tests Positive For COVID-19

The Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control closed two liquor stores after an employee tested positive for COVID-19.
4 years ago
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Navajo Nation Reports 10 More COVID-19 Deaths, 105 New Cases

The Navajo Nation has reported an additional 10 deaths related to COVID-19, bringing the death total on the reservation to 241.
4 years ago
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Jared Turner, KSL TV

Utah Reports Highest Three-Day Tally Of Positive Coronavirus Cases

The Utah Department of Health has reported over 260 new cases of coronavirus for the third straight day. One person under the age of 65 has died of COVID-19.
4 years ago
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Utah Health Officials Report 5 More COVID-19 Deaths, 269 New Cases

Utah health officials have reported 5 more deaths related to COVID-19 in the state of Utah, as well as 269 new cases.
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David Pitt, Associated Press

US Food Prices See Historic Jump And Are Likely To Stay High

As if trips to the grocery store weren’t nerve-wracking enough, U.S. shoppers lately have seen the costs of meat, eggs and even potatoes soar as the coronavirus has disrupted processing plants and distribution networks.
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Navajo Nation Reports 3 More COVID-19 Deaths, 101 New Cases

Three more people have reportedly died from COVID-19 while 101 new cases have been recorded on the Navajo reservation.
4 years ago
A group of older high school graduates is on a mission to help celebrate the accomplishments of as ...
Matt Rascon, KSL TV

Group Surprises High School Seniors With Gifts

A group of older high school graduates is on a mission to help celebrate the accomplishments of as many 2020 high school seniors missing out on dances, sports and ceremonies as they can.
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Matt Gephardt, KSL TV

Gephardt: Most Price Gouging Complaints Aren’t Against The Law, Investigators Find

Utah has received hundreds of complaints of price gouging amid the pandemic, but officials have only taken action on four of those cases. Matt Gephardt investigates what constitutes "price gouging" under the state's guidelines?
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Teen Living In Foster Care Overcomes Incredible Odds To Graduate

This is the time when high school graduating seniors would have been walking across the stage in front of friends and family to accept their diploma, including one Salt Lake City teen living in foster care who overcame incredible odds to graduate.
4 years ago
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U2 Drummer Donates $100,000 to Navajo and Hopi Coronavirus Relief

U2 founding member and drummer, Larry Mullen Jr, donated $100,000 to the Navajo and Hopi Families COVID-19 Relief Fund.
4 years ago
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First COVID-19 Case Confirmed In Utah State Prison

Officials with the Utah Department of Corrections said the first case of COVID-19 has been confirmed at the Utah State Prison.
4 years ago
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Judge Blocks Controversial Concert Planned In Tooele County

A Tooele County judge has issued an order blocking a controversial concert that was planned for this Saturday at an amphitheater near Grantsville.
4 years ago

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