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New refugees struggle to find footing during pandemic

New refugees struggle to find footing during pandemic

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Starting a new life in the U.S. is never easy for refugees, but doing it during a pandemic has created more struggles. They are trying to navigate the upheaval of job losses and other challenges brought on by coronavirus restrictions in a language they don’t […]

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Uptick in Utah domestic violence cases tests system

Uptick in Utah domestic violence cases tests system

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Domestic violence rates in Utah are rising as the coronavirus confines many people to their homes. The Deseret News reports that has stretched resources for victims and is stoking concerns among law enforcers as judges decline to order some arrests. For many, home is the […]

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National parks visitors should plan for ‘new normal’

National parks visitors should plan for ‘new normal’

BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Utah (AP) — As the coronavirus pandemic continues, the National Park Service is testing public access at several parks across the nation, including two in Utah, with limited offerings and services. The Salt Lake Tribune reports visitor centers and campgrounds remain largely shuttered at Bryce Canyon […]

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Coronavirus throws Utah Paralympic Games hopeful for a loop

Coronavirus throws Utah Paralympic Games hopeful for a loop

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The coronavirus has put on hold Dani Aravich’s plans for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. The Utah athlete wants to compete in the 400-meter dash, an event she has never raced. While training, a Nordic ski coach invited her to a Team USA developmental camp […]

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LDS church announces limited temple reopenings

LDS church announces limited temple reopenings

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints announced Thursday, their plans to partially reopen temples. Limited sealings for couples who have been previously endowed will begin on May 11 in select temples in Utah, Idaho, Germany and Sweden. The temples in Utah that will reopen are: Bountiful, Brigham […]

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Central Utah Public Health Department Confirms First COVID-19 Case in Piute County

Central Utah Public Health Department Confirms First COVID-19 Case in Piute County

The Central Utah Public Health Department (CUPHD) has confirmed the first positive case of COVID-19 in Piute County. This brings the total number of confirmed cases in the Central Utah Health District to 27. The individual is between the ages of 45-64 and is currently recovering at home. The individual […]

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Four MLS teams allow individual workouts; RSL to follow

Four MLS teams allow individual workouts; RSL to follow

Four Major League Soccer teams have taken the first small step toward returning to play by allowing players to use team training fields for individual workouts. Sporting Kansas City, Atlanta United, Orlando City and Inter Miami had players in on the first day they were allowed by the league. Real […]

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Handful of Pac-12 schools expecting to reopen in fall

Handful of Pac-12 schools expecting to reopen in fall

Five Pac-12 schools are expecting to reopen campuses this fall, a key step to the return of college sports. Many more steps still need to be taken before football or any other sport is going to be played in 2020 as the world copes with the coronavirus pandemic. Both Arizona […]

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Workers infected after Utah County businesses ignored rules

Workers infected after Utah County businesses ignored rules

PROVO, Utah (AP) — Utah County officials say dozens of workers tested positive for the coronavirus after two businesses instructed employees not to follow quarantine guidelines and required people who tested positive to continuing reporting to work. The Daily Herald reports nearly half the employees at one business were infected. […]

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Coronavirus crisis exacts toll on people with disabilities

Coronavirus crisis exacts toll on people with disabilities

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — For millions of disabled people and their families, the coronavirus crisis has piled on new difficulties and ramped up those that already existed. Needed disinfectants and protective equipment are in short supply, and technological lifelines to the outside world aren’t accessible to everyone. Many are […]

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