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Gov. Gary Herbert speaks at a press conference May 28, 2020...
Josh Ellis, KSL TV

Grand County, Magna & West Valley Moved To Yellow Phase

Gov. Gary Herbert has issued an executive order moving Grand County, Magna and West Valley City to the yellow or low-risk phase.
4 years ago
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Navajo Nation Preparing For 8th-Straight Weekend Lockdown

The Navajo Nation reported eight additional deaths and 100 new cases of COVID-19 as it prepared for another 57-hour weekend curfew and lockdown.
4 years ago
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks about U.S. relations with China, at the White House May 29, 2020...
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Trump ‘Terminating’ US Relationship With World Health Organization

President Donald Trump said the U.S. will be terminating its relationship with the World Health Organization, saying it had failed to adequately respond to the coronavirus because China has “total control” over the global organization.
4 years ago
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State Reports 343 New Cases Of COVID-19; Largest Single-Day Increase So Far

The state has reported 343 new cases of COVID-19 in Utah and one new death. It's the largest single-day increase of the virus in Utah, but officials said that number could be due to several factors.
4 years ago
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MARTIN CRUTSINGER, AP Economics Writer

US Consumer Spending Sinks By Record 13.6% In Face Of Virus

U.S. consumer spending plunged by a record-shattering 13.6% in April as the viral pandemic shuttered businesses, forced millions of layoffs and sent the economy into a deep recession.
4 years ago
Utah’s capital city still isn’t ready to move into the yellow or low-risk phase, even as most...
Ladd Egan, KSL TV

SLC Staying In Orange Phase As Other Areas Request Move To Yellow

Utah’s capital city still isn’t ready to move into the yellow or low-risk phase, even as most of the state moved to yellow weeks ago.
4 years ago
Over the past 10 days, 41 veteran residents and 17 employees have tested positive for COVID-19 at t...
Jed Boal, KSL TV

Dozens of Veterans, Workers Test Positive For COVID-19 At State-Owned Nursing Home

Over the past 10 days, 41 veteran residents and 17 employees have tested positive for COVID-19 at the William E. Christoffersen Salt Lake Veterans Home.
4 years ago
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215 New COVID-19 Cases, 2 New Deaths In Utah

The Utah Dept. of Health reported 215 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state and one new death. 
4 years ago
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Matthew Jacobson, KSL TV

New Unemployment Claims In Utah Continue To Drop

There were 5,455 new unemployment claims in the state last week, according to the latest report from the Utah Department of Workforce Services. 
4 years ago
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CHRISTOPHER RUGABER and VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV, Associated Press

US Layoffs Climb To 41 Million, Despite Business Reopenings

Roughly 2.1 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week despite the gradual reopening of businesses around the country.
4 years ago
Deserae Turner, who was shot in the back of the head and left for dead in 2017, graduated high scho...
Ashley Moser, KSL TV

Deserae Turner Graduates 3 Years After Being Shot In The Head

Neither a pandemic nor a bullet could stop Deserae Turner from receiving her diploma.
4 years ago
WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 27: Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) speaks during a news conference a...
Lisa Mascaro, AP Congressional Correspondent

History In The Making As House Casts Proxy Votes In Pandemic

The House rules change tries to strike a balance between working from home during the coronavirus outbreak and honoring the Constitution’s requirement to be “present” and voting.
4 years ago
The owner of the Chantel Lauren bridal shop in Salt Lake City’s Maven District is selling less...
Matt Gephardt, KSL TV

Gephardt: Important State Rules New Charities Need To Know

Since COVID-19 struck, we have seen money being raised to help those in need of everything from food to personal protection equipment.
4 years ago
FILE: Walt Disney World Resort marked its 45th anniversary on October 1, 2016 in Lake Buena Vista, ...
Freida Frisaro, Associated Press

Disney, SeaWorld Announce Plans For Florida Parks To Reopen

Officials from SeaWorld and Disney World say they hope to open their theme parks in Orlando, Florida, in June and July.
4 years ago
One Utah County man is trying to make a difference in the Navajo Nation, which is home to over 170,...
Tania Dean, KSL TV

‘Navajo Strong’ Project Helping Get Supplies To Hundreds In Navajo Nation

One Utah County man is trying to make a difference in the Navajo Nation, which has been hit especially hard by the pandemic.
4 years ago
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Josh Ellis, KSL TV

Tooele County Issues Public Health Order Closing Amphitheater Ahead Of Concert

Officials with the Tooele County Health Department have issued a public health order closing The Amphitheater at Studio Ranch ahead of a proposed concert at the venue.
4 years ago
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MAY 26: Protestors demonstrate outside the Third Precinct Police Station after th...
Amy Forliti & Colleen Long, Associated Press

Mayor: Officer Who Put Knee On Man’s Neck Should Be Charged

The mayor of Minneapolis called Wednesday for criminal charges to be filed against the white police officer seen on video kneeling against the neck of a handcuffed black man who complained that he could not breathe and died in police custody.
4 years ago
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4 New Deaths, 86 New COVID-19 Cases In Utah

The Utah Department of Health on Wednesday reported four new deaths and 86 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state. 
4 years ago
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Ashley Moser, KSL TV

Airbnb Rental Leads To Accidental Quarantine Family

Sylvia Newman and her husband have hosted families from around the world through their Airbnb rental, but it’s their latest guests who will be the most cherished.
4 years ago
A sign outside a consignment shop in Salt Lake City asks customers to wear masks while inside....
Matt Rascon, KSL TV

Business Stands By Policy After Maskless Customer Asked To Leave

A debate is playing out online and in some stores: Should businesses require customers to wear masks?
4 years ago
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Dan Rascon, KSL TV

Some Customers Outraged Local Meat Shop Requires Face Masks

A local meat shop has seen a surge in business and some surprising reaction to a store rule. They’ve had several customers upset about the requirement to wear a face mask inside the store. 
4 years ago
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Heather Simonsen, KSL TV

Utah Mother Worries Son With Autism Will Struggle To Catch Up After Pandemic

An America Fork mom is worried that her 6-year-old son's transition to homeschooling will leave him far, far behind the rest of the kids his age. That's because he has autsim and has severe speech problems. It's a challenge with no easy solution.
4 years ago
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Ladd Egan, KSL TV

Utah County Attorney: Workers With COVID-19 Were Not Compelled To Work

Utah County’s attorney issued a correction Tuesday and said county officials got part of the story wrong about two companies that had COVID-19 outbreaks.
4 years ago
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Heather Simonsen, KSL TV

Mother Finds Mental Health Lifeline Through Online Support Groups During Pandemic

In-person support groups were a lifeline for a Tooele mother who suffers from a severe mental illness. When COVID-19 made it necessary to cancel those sessions, she wasn't sure where to turn.
4 years ago

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