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.
Tooele Resource Center, Thrift Store Provide Help During Pandemic
As the coronavirus pandemic takes its toll on the job market and the economy, a number of people have felt the burden of working to provide for their families.
Gov. Herbert Issues New COVID-19 Challenge, Streamlines Local Mandates, Secures School PPE
Herbert issued another challenge at Thursday’s weekly COVID-19 briefing.
Utahns Who Get Unemployment Benefits May Now Get Rent Benefits
Utah residents who lost the federal $600 weekly unemployment benefits may qualify for an updated state program that helps people pay the rent.
High 5: ‘Free Little Pantry’ Not So Little Anymore Thanks To Woodland Hills Family
If you drive by the Monsen's house in Woodland Hills, you'll find the Free Little Pantry isn't so little anymore - thanks to Max and Emily Monsen and their mother, Robie.
FDA-Approved Study For Potential COVID-19 Treatment Underway In Draper
A New York-based drug company is starting a U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved clinical study on a new drug to determine if it can cure COVID-19.
New York ICU Teams Return COVID-19 Favor With Trip To Utah
Intermountain Healthcare said it is welcoming intensive care medical teams from New York City to return a favor from Utah at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Empire State.
Point Church, World Vision USA Distribute Free Food In Kearns
The economic situation caused by the novel coronavirus has put many families in a tough position. That’s why The Point Church and World Vision USA teamed up to provide fresh produce to the Kearns community.
Gov. Herbert Q&A With Dr. Angela Dunn On COVID-19
Researchers and medical professionals are learning more about COVID-19 and how it impacts people who contract the disease. The information can change daily, it seems.
Face Covering Mandate In Logan To Begin Saturday
A mandatory face mask order is moving forward in Logan now that Gov. Gary Herbert has given his approval.
Farmers Feeding Utah Saves Ogden Food Pantry After Break-In
Farmers Feeding Utah stepped in to save the Salvation Army food pantry in Ogden just hours before they were to open for a pantry food distribution on Wednesday.
Report: Summit County Face Covering Order Leads to Drop in New COVID-19 Cases
The Summit County Department of Health reported new data that showed a recent county-wide mandate to wear face coverings in public led to a significant drop in new COVID-19 cases.
‘Rally The Valley’ Movie Nights Aim To Connect Utahns During Pandemic
The event was part of Salt Lake County's "Rally the Valley" Initiative, which aims to bring Utahns together while social distancing.
98-Year-Old WWII Veteran’s Survival Story Now Includes COVID-19
When 98-year-old WWII veteran John Busch contracted COVID-19 while staying at the William E. Christoffersen Salt Lake Veterans Home, his family feared it would spell the end.
State Hotline Offers Free Counseling For People Feeling Stress From Pandemic
The Utah Strong Recovery Project has put a team of 40 counselors on standby to answer hotline calls from people who are experiencing stress, anxiety or depression because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fallen Soldier Memorial Motorcycle Run Honors Six Utahns
A caravan of motorcycles followed a torch into North Ogden to honor six fallen Utah military men.
‘A Mask For Every Utahn’ Program Stops Taking Orders
"A Mask for Every Utahn," the initiative that gave free masks to Utans who needed protection from the spread of the coronavirus, has stopped taking new face mask orders.
State Sends 140K Free Face Masks To Grocery Stores For Customers
Dozens of grocery stores and other retailers are sharing a bounty of 140,000 free face masks to help communities and under served populations fight the spread of COVID-19.
Family, Friends Celebrate 95-Year-Old Couple’s Birthdays & Anniversary
In the midst of everything going on in 2020, there's so much to be thankful for. Just ask one Sandy couple who's family and friends came together to celebrate their 95th birthdays and 74th wedding anniversary.
How to Clean Your Face Mask & Wear It Correctly
Health officials are pushing hard to make sure everyone masks up as Utah deals with a spike in COVID-19 cases.
Teens Surprise Special Needs Neighbor With Scooter For Birthday
A dozen recent graduates from Davis High School pooled their cash to surprise a popular neighborhood man with special needs with a brand new scooter for his 25th birthday.
Utah Brothers Create ‘Hold On’ Song, Video To Bring Hope During Hard Times
Two musically-talented Utah brothers have a message to the entire world during these troubling times. That message — Hold On. That’s the name of their recently released song and video, shot and edited in Salt Lake City.
Cache Valley Donors Help Organize County-Wide Firework Show
With so many Fourth of July celebrations canceled, more than 50 Cache Valley business owners pitched in for a county-wide fireworks show.
Boeing ‘Dreamlifter’ To Deliver 500K Face Masks For Utah School Districts
Governor Gary Herbert’s office announced the state is preparing to accept a load of 500,000 cloth face masks that will be distributed to students and teachers across Utah who will be returning to school this fall.