SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — “Modern Family” actor Ty Burrell is stepping in to help people forced out of work by the coronavirus in Salt Lake City while The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is further restricting its missionary activities. The moves came Friday as Utah’s total number […]
WASHINGTON-Saturday, United States president Donald Trump conducted another White House press briefing amid the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak. Secretary of state Mike Pompeo stated that border crossing rules would be enforced strictly as of midnight EDT Saturday evening. He confirmed that all those who are found without documentation will […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A former Utah attorney general who resigned amid a public corruption scandal filed to take another run at his old job. John Swallow was acquitted of bribery charges at trial and said on a campaign website he’s now better prepared to return and finish his […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Most national parks are open as a refuge for Americans tired of being stuck at home because of the coronavirus. Entry fees have been eliminated, but many parks are closing visitor centers, shuttles and lodges to fight the spread of the virus. Parks are trying […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah’s governor has repealed local orders creating criminal penalties for people who gather in groups of 10 or more as health officials warn that the coronavirus make take months to deal with. Republican Gov. Gary Herbert said Thursday the orders in Salt Lake and Utah […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Authorities say a man upset about not getting tested for the coronavirus threatened to bring a bomb to a Utah hospital earlier this week. A probable cause statement alleges that Brian James Gosh made the threat after he called the hospital Wednesday and was told he […]
WASHINGTON-Friday, United States president Donald Trump again spoke to the press at a White House briefing, announcing more plans concerning the COVID-19 outbreak. Trump announced he is closing the border with Mexico for all non-essential travel. He cited this as a way to curb the “viral spread” from undocumented immigrants. […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah state board of education is canceling year-end standardized tests this spring for public school students in elementary, middle and high schools because of the coronavirus pandemic that has shuttered schools for at least two weeks. Utah follows other states including Texas, and Washington […]
WASHINGTON- FEMA Joined by Vice President Mike Pence, United States President Donald Trump announced FEMA will now be taking the lead in the federal government’s national response to COVID-19. Pence confirmed the nation’s response will be “locally-executed, state-managed and federally-supported.” These changes are coming as healthcare workers nationwide complain of […]
