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Gobert pledges $500,000 to help with relief, NBA shutdown

Gobert pledges $500,000 to help with relief, NBA shutdown

Rudy Gobert of the Utah Jazz offered the first of what he said will be “many steps” he will take to help with the coronavirus pandemic, pledging to donate more than $500,000 to relief efforts. Gobert, who was the first NBA player to test positive for COVID-19 — a diagnosis […]

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The UHSAA suspends practices and team gatherings along with activities and games

The UHSAA suspends practices and team gatherings along with activities and games

The Utah High School Activities Association is announcing the suspension of the Association’s State Debate Championships scheduled for this weekend due to ongoing prevention efforts with the COVID-19 virus. As a result of Governor Herbert’s directive in a March 13 press conference, the Association is also suspending all UHSAA spring […]

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Governor candidate halts signature effort over coronavirus

Governor candidate halts signature effort over coronavirus

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Gubernatorial candidate Jeff Burningham has suspended his effort to gather signatures to qualify for the primary ballot amid concerns about the new coronavirus. Deseret News reports the Republican said Friday that he “couldn’t sleep” thinking about potential spread of the virus as his team knocks […]

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Sevier School District and Central Utah Public Health Department officials discuss the coronavirus

Sevier School District and Central Utah Public Health Department officials discuss the coronavirus

Sevier School District Superintendent Cade Douglas along with Nate Selin and Alicia Beckstead from the Central Utah Public Health Department joined Robert Lovell and Porter Huntsman on KSVC’s Morning Talk Friday to discuss the effect COVID-19 is having on local schools. They also discussed precautions individuals should take to prevent […]

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NBA says virus hiatus will likely last “at least” a month

NBA says virus hiatus will likely last “at least” a month

MIAMI (AP) — NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Thursday that the league’s hiatus because of the coronavirus pandemic will likely last at least a month, or roughly what would have been the remainder of an uninterrupted regular season. It was Silver’s first public comments since the league suspended play Wednesday […]

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BYU suspended all athletic events

BYU suspended all athletic events

PROVO, Utah — Effective immediately, BYU has indefinitely suspended all athletic events due to the rapidly evolving circumstances related to the spread of COVID-19. NCAA President Mark Emmert and the NCAA Board of Governors announced Thursday that all remaining winter and spring NCAA championships have been canceled, including the Division I men’s and women’s basketball tournaments. […]

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Jazz stars Mitchell, Gobert test positive; Gobert apologizes

Jazz stars Mitchell, Gobert test positive; Gobert apologizes

Donovan Mitchell of the Utah Jazz has confirmed he has tested positive for the coronavirus. He said Thursday on social media that he is personally dealing with the pandemic that has temporarily shut down the league and other major sports leagues. Mitchell is one of two players in the NBA […]

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Utah State Athletics Suspends Spring Sports

Utah State Athletics Suspends Spring Sports

LOGAN, Utah – Per today’s NCAA and Mountain West Conference announcements related to COVID-19, Utah State Athletics in-season competition for spring sports has been suspended until further notice. Additionally, Utah State will also suspend all team activities for all of its sports, including practices, through Tuesday, March 17. The health and […]

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UHSAA suspends all spring activities for two weeks

UHSAA suspends all spring activities for two weeks

MIDVALE, Utah (March 12, 2020) – The Utah High School Activities Association is announcing the suspension of the Association’s State Debate Championships scheduled for this weekend due to ongoing prevention efforts with the COVID-19 virus. The Association is also suspending all UHSAA spring activities beginning Monday, March 16, for a […]

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Sevier School District responds to the Coronavirus

Sevier School District responds to the Coronavirus

After the announcement made Mar. 12 by the Governor’s Office regarding the Covid-19 coronavirus, Sevier School District is responded with the following statement: Sevier School District leaders are in consistent communication with public and private health officials on effective precautions and responses when it comes to the health and safety […]

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