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Zion is latest national park to close amid virus spread

Zion is latest national park to close amid virus spread

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The red rock vistas at Zion National Park were closed to the public as the Utah site became the latest national park to lock its gates to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Local leaders had called for the closure, and Utah Gov. Gary Herbert […]

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Porn warning labels bill becomes Utah law amid controversy

Porn warning labels bill becomes Utah law amid controversy

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Pornography will have to come with a warning label in Utah after Gov. Gary Herbert allowed the measure to become law over protest from the adult-entertainment industry. If producers don’t include a one-sentence warning label about potential harm to minors, they could face a $2,500 […]

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Gov. Herbert announces plan to “test Utah” for COVID-19

Gov. Herbert announces plan to “test Utah” for COVID-19

During the early afternoon of Apr. 2 Gov. Gary Herbert announced a plan to “test Utah” for COVID-19. The plan will be called the #TestUtahChallenge and is a partnership between the state and Utah’s own Silicon Slopes. The goal is to test everyone in Utah who needs it. More details […]

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Scott Sommerdorf  |  The Salt Lake Tribune             
After midnight, Utah Governor Gary Herbert thanks the Representatives for their work as the Legidlators ended the 2012 session in the Utah House of Representatives, Thursday, March 8, 2012.

Rent payments can be postponed, gov says as COVID toll rises

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — As the number of coronavirus cases and deaths grew in Utah, authorities announced a freeze on evictions Wednesday and advocates demanded the release of more inmates. Epidemiologist Angela Dunn says seven people have died, and more than 1,000 people have been infected. Meanwhile, Utah Gov. […]

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Utah governor signs bills involving abortions, polygamy

Utah governor signs bills involving abortions, polygamy

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The governor of Utah has signed bills that place new rules on abortion providers in the state and remove the threat of jail time for polygamists. Republican Gov. Gary Herbert approved bills over the weekend that make the penalty for multiple marriages similar to a […]

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Utah has 4 coronavirus deaths; Herbert says young not immune

Utah has 4 coronavirus deaths; Herbert says young not immune

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Four people have died in Utah from complications associated with the coronavirus. State officials on Monday warned people to continue staying in their homes to prevent the disease from spreading and eventually sickening more people than the health care system can handle. More than 800 […]

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Donald Trump Pushes Social Distancing Guidelines Through April 30

Donald Trump Pushes Social Distancing Guidelines Through April 30

WASHINGTON-During a Sunday White House briefing, United States president Donald Trump confirmed the social distancing guidelines set forth by earlier this month would be extended through April 30. This is a change from Trump’s previous remarks as at prior briefings, he had earmarked Easter Sunday, April 12, as a day […]

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Utah governor tells people to stay home to combat COVID-19

Utah governor tells people to stay home to combat COVID-19

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah Gov. Gary Hebert issued a stay-home directive Friday as the state works to curb the spread of the new coronavirus that’s now infected hundreds of people and killed two in the state. The directive calls on people to avoid non-urgent visits and public places […]

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Utah school closure extended during coronavirus outbreak

Utah school closure extended during coronavirus outbreak

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Classes at Utah schools will remain dismissed at least through May 1, Gov. Gary Herbert said Monday as the number of diagnosed cases of the new coronavirus spiked. State officials say 257 cases have been diagnosed, up from 181 on Sunday. The increase comes a day […]

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Utah judicial nomination to restart after confirmation fails

Utah judicial nomination to restart after confirmation fails

LOGAN, Utah (The Herald Journal) — The judicial nomination process for a Utah district court vacancy will likely be restarted after an appointed judge was not confirmed by the state Senate. The Herald Journal reported the regular legislative session ended before Robert Lund could be confirmed. Lund is the National […]

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