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Rescue dogs prepare to pull sleds at Rancho Lobos....
Dan Spindle, KSL TV

Lockdown Loneliness Increases Pet Adoptions Up During Pandemic

One of the major impacts of the pandemic is getting lonely, especially if you locked down alone. That is why so many people are adopting pets from animal shelters.
4 years ago
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Dept. Of Justice Sends Emergency Money To Navajo Nation To Fight Pandemic

The Justice Department’s Office of Justice Programs announced Thursday the it has awarded $486,348 to the Navajo Nation as it fights to fend off one the worst COVID-19 disasters in the United States.
4 years ago
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Matthew Jacobson, KSL TV

Concert Moved To Private Property In Grantsville; Yet To File Permit

A controversial concert that was slated for May 30 in Kaysville has been moved to Tooele County, organizers said. A Tooele County Commissioner said otherwise.
4 years ago
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State Reports 164 New COVID-19 Cases, 2 New Deaths

There are two new deaths and 164 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state, according to the latest report from the Utah Department of Health. 
4 years ago
The Follow the Flag organization unfurls "Big Betsy" at Intermountain Medical Center in Murray on M...
Felicia Martinez, KSL TV

‘Big Betsy’ Unfurled At Intermountain Medical Center

As part of National Emergency Medical Services Week, the Follow the Flag organization unfurled “Big Betsy” at 10 a.m. Thursday in front of those on the front lines of the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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Chandelis Duster, CNN

WH Butler Who Served 11 Presidents Dies After Contracting Coronavirus

Wilson Roosevelt Jerman, a former White House butler who worked under 11 US Presidents, has died after contracting coronavirus. He was 91 years old.
4 years ago
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Last Week, 6,275 Utahns Filed For First-Time Jobless Benefits

Another 6,275 Utahns filed for first-time traditional unemployment benefits last week, according to the Utah Department of Workforce Services.
4 years ago
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Anneken Tappe, CNN Business

Another 2.4 Million Americans Filed For Unemployment Benefits

For the ninth week in a row, millions of Americans filed for initial unemployment benefits. Even as the economy is beginning to reopen in parts of the country, layoffs and furloughs have taken hold of the US labor market.
4 years ago
When Salt Lake County eased restrictions and switched to the "low risk" phase, families flocked to ...
Ashley Moser, KSL TV

Cities Sanitizing Playgrounds As Most Of Utah Moves To ‘Low Risk’

With many playgrounds reopening as most of Utah moves to the yellow or low-risk phase, cities are having to decide how to keep them safe for the public.
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Andrew Adams, KSL TV

Follow The Flag Prepares Tribute To Health Care Workers

A massive flag was expected to be unfurled from Intermountain Medical Center on Thursday morning as the latest showing of unity and support for America’s “healthcare heroes” amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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Mike Anderson, KSL TV

Bear Lake Businesses Expecting Busy Season

The counties around Bear Lake still have zero COVID-19 cases, but they're preparing for what's already looking to be a very busy tourism season.
4 years ago
The Inn Between broke ground on a new memorial for those who pass through their doors....
Jed Boal, KSL TV

Hospice For The Homeless Breaks Ground On Memorial

Despite coronavirus-related challenges, the Inn Between broke ground on a memorial garden that is an important part of their mission to memorialize those who come through their doors.
4 years ago
The state has identified Utah’s Pacific Islander community as one of the most severely impacted b...
Alex Cabrero, KSL TV

Drive-Thru Coronavirus Testing Focusing On Minority Groups With High Positive Rates

The state has identified Utah’s Pacific Islander community as one of the most severely impacted by COVID-19. That’s why a mobile testing van was sent to a neighborhood where many Pacific Islanders live on Wednesday.
4 years ago
While there were some senior athletes hurt by having no spring season, BYU track & field coach Ed E...
Dan Rascon, KSL TV

High School Athletes Missing Out On Scholarships Due To Pandemic

With no spring season, many of them did not have a chance to prove themselves or improve their personal bests to get those scholarship offers.
4 years ago
Gov. Gary Herbert speaks during a press conference on May 20, 2020...
Dave McCann & Matt Jacobson, KSL TV

Gov. Herbert Announces Utah Leads Together Version 3

Gov. Herbert on Wednesday announced the next version of Utah Leads Together, which includes additional focus on Utahns who are disproportionately affected by COVID-19.
4 years ago
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2 New Deaths, 192 New COVID-19 Cases Reported In Utah

The Utah Department of Health on Wednesday reported 192 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and two new deaths.
4 years ago
A stylist wearing a protective mask and gloves cuts a customer's hair at a barber shop in Coral Gab...
Christina Maxouris, CNN

All 50 States Are Now Partially Open

All 50 states have now partially emerged from coronavirus lockdowns, but with only a handful of states showing significant improvement in infection rates, some experts caution it could be too soon.
4 years ago
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MIKE STOBBE, AP Medical Writer

US Births Fall, And Virus Could Drive Them Down Even More

U.S. births continued to fall last year, leading to the fewest number of newborns in 35 years.
4 years ago
Skeletons adorn Mike and June Willes' yard in Lehi....
Andrew Adams, KSL TV

Lehi Man Pivots Yard Display In Pandemic

When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, Willes’ property — which is decorated practically year-round — was suddenly in need of something of a pivot in order to help lift the spirits of passersby.
4 years ago
A bishopric member places a used cup of water into an extra tray to avoid the spread of COVID-19. T...
Mike Anderson, KSL TV

Church Announces Guidelines For Return To Sunday Worship Services

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are getting ready to go back to church under new guidelines.
4 years ago
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Jed Boal, KSL TV

Utah Researchers Hopeful After Team Announces Early Vaccine Success

An American drugmaker testing a COVID-19 vaccine created a lot of excitement this week after it announced promising results.
4 years ago
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State Reports 134 New COVID-19 Cases, 8 New Deaths

The Utah Department of Health on Tuesday reported 134 new confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state and eight new deaths.
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Utah Nonprofits Rally To Help Renters Impacted By Pandemic

A coalition of nonprofit groups, attorneys and government agencies have organized to help people who are having a difficult time paying rent due to the outbreak of COVID-19.
4 years ago
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - MARCH 18: General view of the empty Detroit-Windsor Tunnel custom lanes that co...
Rob Gillies, Associated Press

Canada, US Extend Border Closure To Non-Essential Travel

Canada and the U.S. have agreed to extend their agreement to keep their border closed to non-essential travel to June 21 during the coronavirus pandemic.
4 years ago

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