State of Utah establishes portal to provide masks for residents
Gov. Gary Herbert announced a new initiative, “A Mask for Every Utahn,” that will provide a mask to each resident who requests one, free of charge…..
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State of Utah establishes portal to provide masks for residents
Gov. Gary Herbert announced a new initiative, “A Mask for Every Utahn,” that will provide a mask to each resident who requests one, free of charge…..
Southwest Utah Public Health Department says focus is not stopping COVID-19 but protecting the …
ST. GEORGE, Utah (ABC4 News) — After a lull in COVID-19 cases in Southwest Utah last week, the 5-county district is now seeing a jump in new …….
Just because Utah restaurants can start dine-in service again Friday doesn't mean they all will
Utah restaurants and bars may be able to restart sit-down dining — with restrictions — but don’t expect every café, burger joint or taqueria to suddenly …….
Looking for a job? These Utah grocery stores and restaurants are hiring
Since the coronavirus pandemic hit in mid-March, at least 150,00 Utahns have filed for unemployment benefits. Across the nation, 30.3 million …….
Utah officials confirm another 177 cases of COVID-19, 1 additional death
SALT LAKE CITY — The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Utah rose again on Thursday as businesses are preparing to reopen after a …….
Gov. Herbert temporarily suspends enforcement of expiring Utah vehicle registrations
(KUTV) — Gov. Gary Herbert issued an executive order Wednesday to temporarily suspend the enforcement of statutes for some expiring vehicle …….
Utah County Commission approves using federal grant money to fund temporary county positions
The Utah County Commission approved using federal grant money provided to the county through the CARES Act to fund a handful of temporary …….
'Utah Booze News' podcast: Utahns are buying pricier bottles, and new bars and restaurants are …
Amid the coronavirus, alcohol sales in Utah continue to climb — partly because consumers are buying more expensive bottles of beer, wine and spirits …….
Southwest Utah releases phased re-opening guidelines starting May 1
ST. GEORGE, Utah (ABC4 News) — As Utah Gov. Gary Herbert announced that the state will transition from high-risk COVID-19 orders and directives …….
Utah voters say the 2020 Legislature did not tackle Utah's pressing issues
(KUTV) — The 2020 Legislature’s general session, which ended in early March, was not a success, most Utahns say in a recent UtahPolicy.com/KUTV …….
Utah spring turkey hunt for youth begins May 1-3
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah’s spring turkey hunts are about to get underway and provide a great way to social distance while enjoying the outdoors…..
Utah receives $800K refund for anti-malarial drug purchase, governor says
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah has received an $800,000 refund for the purchase of an anti-malarial drug investigated as an experimental COVID-19 …….
The dilemma of getting back to business in Utah tourist towns
MOAB — As communities try to reopen businesses in the next few weeks, no one has a tougher job than those health directors who oversee rural …….
Hill AFB F-35 pilots eager to salute Utah front-line COVID-19 workers with statewide flyover
HILL AIR FORCE BASE — The skies over the Beehive State will be abuzz with excitement as the U.S. military’s top fighter aircraft will blaze a path …….
Despite pandemic, new restaurants and bars will open in Utah after getting alcohol licenses
While the economic shutdown has been tough on the Utah food industry, it hasn’t prevented some business owners from launching new places to …….
Utah lets kids in detention centers video chat with parents, offers phones to those who need them
Like many jails and detention centers, Utah’s Juvenile Justice Services banned visitors about six weeks ago, as they tried to keep the rapidly …….
Watch live: Utah candidates for governor debate state's future
SALT LAKE CITY — All four Republican candidates for governor on the June primary ballot — Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox, former Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr…..
Elective surgeries inaugurated once again at Utah hospitals
Hospitals throughout Utah are beginning to perform elective surgeries again as the rate of coronavirus-related hospitalizations decrease and state …….
Utah-based seed fund Kickstart closes fifth fund worth $110M
Continuing our week’s coverage of new venture funds, this morning let’s dig into Kickstart’s latest capital pool. Kickstart Seed Fund, based in Utah’s …….
Utah-based lab expands coronavirus antibody testing effort nationwide
(KUTV) — ARUP Laboratories in Utah is expanding its coronavirus anitbody testing efforts by offering its services to the nation. ARUP was the first lab …….
Fake Utah Doc Peddled 'Ingestible Silver' as a Bogus COVID Cure: Feds
Gordon Pedersen says his ingestible silver products can “destroy” the coronavirus and help protect people from contracting the deadly illness…..
Oklahoma, Utah face scrutiny over malaria drug purchases
OKLAHOMA CITY – Republican state leaders in Oklahoma and Utah are facing scrutiny for spending millions of dollars combined to purchase malaria …….
Funding changes for Utah foster programs
MIDVALE — A local Utah nonprofit, “Utah Foster Care,” for the first time in 20 years will lose its funding from the state. Those funds will instead go to …….
Utah to lessen COVID-19 restrictions starting Friday as state sees 110 new cases, 4 new deaths
SALT LAKE CITY — Starting Friday, Utah will transition from a state of high risk for COVID-19 to a state of moderate risk, Gov. Gary Herbert announced …….
With or without Both Gach, next season's Utah basketball roster will be more experienced and …
On the evening of April 6, University of Utah sophomore guard Both Gach announced he was declaring for the NBA Draft, with the intention of testing …….
LDS Church releases interior renderings for Tooele Valley Utah Temple
(KUTV) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released photos of what the Tooele Valley Utah Temple will look like when construction is …….
A conservation success story: Protecting Utah farmland, wildlife and Camp Williams
SALT LAKE CITY — The tradition of farming, ranching and sport shooting will continue in perpetuity in a swath of roughly 400 acres of land adjacent to …….
Utah ranks No. 7 for census response — and more reminders are coming by mail
Utah ranks No. 7 in the nation for residents responding so far to the once-every-decade census — and those who have yet to do so are about to …….
Who's on Utah's coronavirus task force?
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — For the first time the public knows who makes up the COVID-19 Task Force, headed up by Lt. Governor Spencer Cox…..
Despite nationwide orders to stay at home, some renters are being ordered to leave
SALT LAKE CITY — Sandra worked as a manager at TGI Fridays for seven years. She loved her job. “I’m kind of a workaholic,” she admitted. “I didn’t …….