ACCRA, Ghana/LAGOS, Nigeria-Saturday and Sunday, West African members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be able to watch general conference sessions of the church for the first time on local television. Because of the COVID-19 panic, Ghanaians, Nigerians and members of the Church from other West […]
SALT LAKE CITY-Thursday, GreenBike, Salt Lake City’s nonprofit bike-share program announced it is offering $0.01 annual memberships to all essential workers. This comes on the heels of Utah Governor Gary Herbert’s “Stay Safe Stay Home” directive and Salt Lake City mayor Erin Mendenhall’s lock-down of the city. Workers who can […]
WASHINGTON-Thursday, United States president Donald Trump reiterated the importance of the 30 days to slow the spread of COVID-19 as he addressed the media during the daily White House briefing. Trump ensured that Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid will always be protected under federal regulations. Trump also carried a document […]
SALT LAKE CITY-Thursday, Utah Governor Gary Herbert’s office issued an executive order allowing individuals to electronically gather signatures on a referendum to put the controversial Olympia Hills development up for a public vote. The governor’s office said they recognize social distancing because of COVID-19 and the adverse effect it may […]
SALT LAKE CITY-Thursday, Utah Governor Gary Herbert again addressed the Utah media during his daily briefing at the State Capitol Building. Herbert rehashed many of Wednesday’s comments, saying “the next two weeks are critical.” He cautioned senior citizens over 60 to be “extra vigilant” and speaking on behalf of the […]
SALT LAKE CITY-Thursday, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints confirmed that stone removal is set to begin on the Salt Lake Temple. This temple is currently closed for renovation. Per statements from Church spokesman Daniel Woodruff, workers at the temple site are currently installing a crane on the […]
SALT LAKE CITY-Friday, the University of Utah’s Eccles School of Business presents a free event which can help Utahns save their businesses during COVID-19. This event, titled “Navigating COVID-19: How To Save Your Business,” runs from 11:00 am-1:00 pm and will feature guest speaker, former Utah Governor Mike Leavitt. Business […]
TOOELE COUNTY, Utah-Thursday, Tooele Army Depot resumed its open detonation operations. This consists of limiting the handling of excess munitions and explosives which assists local residents and employees in avoiding injuries or damages because of explosive safety risks per a press release. These operations are permitted to run through October […]
SALT LAKE CITY-Thursday, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced further adjustments to their Church Distribution retail stores and Deseret Book bookstores. The following Church Distribution retail stores are open with limited hours, unless otherwise noted: -Cotonou, Benin -Hong Kong (regular hours) -Jakarta, Indonesia -Liberia -Lome, Togo -Pago […]
SALT LAKE CITY-Per news released Thursday, a bill requiring the porn industry in Utah to put a warning label on all of its content is now in effect, even without Governor Gary Herbert’s signature. Herbert let this bill, House Bill 243, pass without his signature Wednesday. He did not specify […]
