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Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox speaks during a COVID-19 briefing at the Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City on Friday, Jan. 8, 2021. Cox unveiled a plan Friday to ramp up Utah's COVID-19 vaccine distribution as the state sees a post-holiday surge in new cases. Cox, a Republican, said he will issue an executive order requiring facilities to allocate their doses the week they are received and have local health departments manage distribution, with an expectation of administering 50,000 doses a week. (Jeffrey D. Allred/Deseret News, via AP, Pool)

Cox Reflects On 2025

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Governor Spencer Cox says 2025 will go down as a year for builders. He released a video Wednesday reviewing the development projects that took place last year. He says the goal is to build 150-thousand new homes by the end of 2028. That includes 35-thousand […]

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New Utah Law Restricts Alcohol Sales for Extreme DUI Convictions

New Utah Law Restricts Alcohol Sales for Extreme DUI Convictions

(Salt Lake City, UT) — A new state law restricts people convicted of extreme DUI offenses in Utah from purchasing alcohol. Officials say the law applies to anyone with a reported blood alcohol content of point-one-six or higher, and is intended to prevent repeat drunk driving incidents by limiting access […]

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Flu Hospitalizations Surge in Utah

Flu Hospitalizations Surge in Utah

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Just under 300 people were hospitalized in Utah with flu-related symptoms between December 21st and 27th, marking the largest weekly spike since 2020. The Utah Department of Health and Human Services reported a total of 698 flu-related hospitalizations so far this season, with 291 occurring […]

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Mike Lee Vows To Stop “Nonsense”

Mike Lee Vows To Stop “Nonsense”

(Washington, DC) — Mike Lee has some New Year’s resolutions. Senator Lee said yesterday he wants to stop funding for refugees that’s proposed in the Health and Human Services spending bill. He calls the proposal nonsense. Lee also writes on X he wants his SAVE Act to pass. It requires […]

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Holland Laid To Rest In St. George

Holland Laid To Rest In St. George

(St. George, UT) — Jeffrey R. Holland and his wife are together again after he was laid to rest beside her in his native St. George. The body of the Quorum of the 12 Apostles president was buried yesterday in a private ceremony after a funeral Wednesday in Salt Lake […]

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Utah Bans Use of SNAP Benefits for Soft Drinks

Utah Bans Use of SNAP Benefits for Soft Drinks

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Starting January 1st, Utah residents will no longer be able to use SNAP benefits to purchase soft drinks. The new law prohibits using the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for sugary carbonated beverages, including those sweetened with sugar or artificial sweeteners. SNAP benefits can still be […]

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Running Title Stripped From Utah Valley University

Running Title Stripped From Utah Valley University

(Orem, UT) — An NCAA title has been stripped from a runner who competed for Utah Valley University. Reports indicate Everlyn Kemboi lost her 2023 Division 1 National Championship title in the 10-thousand meter event. The NCAA is not naming her but says the winner of that event was found […]

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Utah Flu Season Expected To Be Rough

Utah Flu Season Expected To Be Rough

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah’s flu season is expected to be quite rough. That’s the analysis of the state’s epidemiologist. She tells KUTV that this year’s strain, Influenza A, is hitting the world hard. The Department of Health and Human Services says they have seen nearly 400 hospitalizations so […]

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This photo shows the Utah State Capitol, Thursday, March 14, 2013, in Salt Lake City. Utah lawmakers are entering the final day of what has been a relatively quiet 45-day legislative session. By constitutional rule the Legislature must end its session Thursday, which often means the stroke of midnight. Lawmakers are wrapping up negotiations on a number of bills, including proposals to change the state's liquor and gun laws, and putting the finishing touches on a roughly $13 billion state budget.  (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Utah Rep. Matthew Gwynn Will Not Seek Fourth Term

(Farr West, UT) — State Representative Matthew Gwynn announces he will not run for a fourth term in the Utah House. The republican, who serves Farr West, says he is choosing to focus on his family as his daughter continues recovering from a serious accident. Gwynn plans to serve through […]

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Redacted Transcript Released From Tyler Robinson Hearing

Redacted Transcript Released From Tyler Robinson Hearing

(Provo, UT) — A partially redacted transcript has been released from a closed-door hearing for the man accused of shooting Charlie Kirk. The October hearing focused on ensuring Tyler Robinson receives a fair trial while maintaining safety in the courtroom. The 83-page transcript was released yesterday. The hearing also addressed […]

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