FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Native American tribes across the country are pressing the federal government for more resources to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus. In the meantime, tribal leaders are suspending travel off reservations, closing casinos and hotels, instituting curfews in some places and strongly urging their citizens […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah has reported its first death related to COVID-19 _ a man over the age of 60 who had underlying health problems. State health and hospital officials said Sunday that the unidentified man from Davis County had been at Lakeview Hospital in Bountiful for two […]
Update: Sevier County Sheriff’s Office posted to their Facebook page around 5:00 p.m. on Mar. 22 saying “we found our missing hunter!! He’s in good shape. Thanks for all your help!! Sevier County Sheriff’s Office shared in a post to their Facebook page on Mar. 22 that they are […]
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The lobbying arm of the U.S. coal industry is asking for hundreds of millions of dollars in royalty relief, tax cuts and other breaks to help companies ride out the financial crisis brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. National Mining Association President Rich Nolan made the […]
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SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah’s governor has repealed local orders creating criminal penalties for people who gather in groups of 10 or more as health officials warn that the coronavirus make take months to deal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 […]
