SALT LAKE CITY-While it’s apparent that sports fans miss March Madness, there are legitimate real-world consequences for BYU and Utah State’s athletic departments after the COVID-19 outbreak caused cancellation of the 2020 NCAA Tournament. Per a report from kslsports.com, each NCAA Tournament qualifier, at-large bid, and win for a team […]
SALT LAKE CITY-In news that broke late Monday, COVIDA-19 is closing Salt Lake City’s Hogle Zoo until further notice. While Hogle Zoo is closing to the public, they will keep their animal care team on hand to attend to the animals’ needs. Administrative staff will also stagger schedules so that […]
SALT LAKE CITY-Monday, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints announced the temporary closure of several historic sites because of coronavirus concerns. As of March 16, the following sites are temporarily closed. -The San Diego Mormon Battalion Historic site -St. George area historic sites -Cove Fort historic site -Mormon […]
WASHINGTON-Monday, The White House encouraged all older Americans to stay home and for everyone to avoid crowds and eat out at restaurants during U.S. President Donald Trump’s press briefing. This is to avoid an unexpected surge of coronavirus cases in the nation. Trump admitted that this pandemic could possibly send […]
HEBER CITY, Utah-Monday, Heber Light & Power confirmed that, in hopes of reducing risk to their staff and customers during the COVID-19 campaign, they are closing their lobby at 31 S. 100 West, Heber City. Their drive-up window, center, Web site and Smarthub applications are still up and running. As […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C.-Monday, the National Junior College Athletic Association officially confirmed it has canceled its men’s and women’s basketball national championship tournaments. The Charlotte, N.C.-based organization has officially done this based on recommendations from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention of Atlanta, released Sunday. This means that the Salt Lake […]
QUETZALTENANGO, Guatemala-Per a Monday morning report from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a Honduran sister missionary was kidnapped during her missionary service in nearby Guatemala. The Honduran national is currently serving in the Guatemala Quetzaltenango Mission and was reportedly kidnapped on the evening of March 14. Church […]
SALT LAKE CITY-Monday, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints confirmed changes to missionary work amid the COVID-19 outbreak. The First Presidency and Quorum of Twelve Apostles confirmed it takes the health and safety of its missionaries and those they instruct “very seriously.” Among the Church’s adaptations: -missionaries will […]
KAMAS, Utah-Amid the closures of virtually all service industries in Summit County per a Sunday evening edict from Summit County Dr. Rich Bullough and county attorney Margaret Olson, Mirror Lake Station in Kamas will remain open. This is significant because Mirror Lake Station, a loyal Heber Valley Radio sponsor, will […]
WASATCH MOUNTAIN STATE PARK-Because of the coronavirus and in the best interests of public health, Wasatch Mountain State Park has canceled their star party slated for March 28 Presently, the park’s plan is to still conduct the 4th annual Dirt Crew training and 50th Anniversary of Earth Day from 10:00 […]
