SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Bryce Canyon National Park in southern Utah became the latest park to close its gates to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Park superintendent Linda Mazzu said in a news release Monday night that the ongoing flow of visitors to a park known for its […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — As the number of coronavirus deaths in Utah topped a dozen, the state set up an overflow hospital Monday in case there’s a spike of severe cases that strain the health care system. State epidemiologist Angela Dunn says four of the latest deaths were tied […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has presented a new proclamation and announced the opening of eight new temples during its annual conference. Church President Russell Nelson unveiled the proclamation and the temple expansions Sunday during the 190th Annual General Conference. There was […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Two Utah children have been released from the hospital after ingesting THC-infused candy that was in donated bags of food. Police said Monday the kids are expected to make a full recovery after eating the candy containing the main psychoactive component in marijuana that was […]
A fatal crash occurred on the morning of Apr. 6 on US 89 near mile post 297 near the Sanpete county border. In a press release from the Utah Highway patrol it was said “a Silver Ford passenger car was travelling northbound on US-89 at milepost 297. This area of […]
PROVO, Utah (The Daily Herald) — Utah County Attorney David Leavitt has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. The Daily Herald reported Leavitt was tested last week after experiencing symptoms associated with the virus. Spokeswoman Sherrie Hall Everett says the county attorney received his results Friday from the Intermountain Healthcare’s […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Leaders from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sat 6 feet apart inside an empty room Saturday as the faith carried out its signature conference while adhering to social distancing guidelines. It was a stark reminder of how the global coronavirus pandemic is […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A high-ranking member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints says the world will conquer the coronavirus. Jeffrey R. Holland said Sunday that it’s an ‘all hands on deck’ war with the virus. Holland spoke at the the church’s signature conference. The church […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ twice-annual conference kicked off Saturday without anyone attending in person and top leaders sitting some 6 feet apart inside an empty room as the faith takes precautions to avoid the spread of the coronavirus. A livestream of […]
OGDEN, Utah (Standard-Examiner) — Northern Utah jail populations are falling. The Standard-Examiner reports law enforcement officials responding to the coronavirus pandemic are sending fewer detainees to jail, except for violent offenders. The Weber County Jail in Ogden had about 780 inmates this time last year. Now, the head count is […]
