In times like these, Utahns work together to help each other. Local businesses need that help now more than ever, and we can help. We can order food to go, purchase gift cards or other items off their websites. We’ve seen these businesses take extraordinary measures to keep Utahns safe. Now, let’s do what we can to help them through this difficult time.

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KSL+: Restaurants Still Struggling to Find Workers

It's been several months since extra unemployment benefits ended in Utah, which was meant to give many struggling industries a boost. For restaurants at least, that hasn't been the case--many still struggling to fill open positions. We speak with a restaurant owner, as well as a server who left the industry during the pandemic.
HIGH 5: Utah Group Packs Thousands Of Bags To Feed Kids Through Summer Months

There are Utah children who won't go hungry thanks to some caring volunteers with USANA Kids Eat.
Salt Lake Cinema Pub Reopens After Pandemic Closure

The pandemic rocked several local businesses, and many of them still trying to get back to pre-pandemic sales. One Salt Lake City cinema pub reopened for the first time this year.
Dealership Employees Remodel Lehi American Legion

Employees at Ken Garff Dealerships in American Fork are remodeling the Lehi American Legion as part of the company's "We're 'Hear' For You" project.
Get Vaccinated At Smith’s, Become Eligible For $1 Million Prizes, Free Groceries

Smith's Food and Drug's parent company has given customers 5 million reasons to get the COVID-19 shot.

Local Therapist Reassures Utahns That Post COVID-19 Re-Entry Anxiety Is Normal

Considering the mental and emotional toll of the pandemic, it's only natural to feel apprehensive about getting back to normal, and some will need more time than others. One Utah doctor said taking these steps will make "getting back" a little easier.
No COVID-19 Patients At St. Mark’s Hospital For First Time In 431 Days

New cases of COVID-19 continue to decline as Americans continue to get vaccinated. For the first time in more than 14 months, 431 days to be exact, St. Mark’s Hospital on Monday did not treat any patients with COVID-19.
Smith’s Drops Mask Mandate For Vaccinated Shoppers

Smith’s Food and Grocery will no longer require fully vaccinated customers to wear a mask. The change goes into effect Thursday.
Bountiful Woman Spreads Joy With Artificial Flowers During Pandemic

The ongoing vaccine rollout and current COVID-19 case trends have opened doors for those once holed up inside their homes and for one woman that looks like a tent and shelves of artificial flowers on the side of the road in Bountiful.
West Valley Brothers Take Part In Pfizer Trial For Children Over Age 6

Now that the Utah Department of Health said every Utahn older than 12 is eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, attention shifts to the vaccine trials for kids from 6 to 11-years old.