PROVO, Utah-Tuesday, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ Quorum of Twelve Apostles addressed BYU students at the weekly devotional at the Marriott Center. Elder Holland’s remarks shared three keys to help his audience become more spiritually resilient as they progress in their lives. […]
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) — Health facilities on the Navajo Nation are increasing the ability to test for COVID-19 and vaccinate people as the omicron variant spreads, tribal leaders said. Navajo President Jonathan Nez said the facilities also are working to give out more home testing kits this month while […]
YUMA, Ariz. (AP) — Needing assistance due to staff shortages and increasing numbers of COVID-19 patients, including some requiring high levels of care, Yuma Regional Medical Center applied to the federal government for help. That call was answered two weeks ago with the arrival of a 15-member Air Force medical […]
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) — Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez has signed an executive order requiring all government workers on the tribe’s vast reservation to have a booster shot. Nez also said tribal health officials have changed how the term “fully vaccinated” is defined by making it two doses of […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Since 2020, the state’s medical cannabis program has seen substantial growth. An annual report last year found that the number of active cardholders more than tripled, and pharmacies in the state more than doubled. Despite the expansion of the program, patients are having a difficult […]
ST. GEORGE, Utah (AP) — Last week, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation announced it plans to adjust management protocols for the Colorado River in early 2022 to reduce monthly releases from Lake Powell in an effort to keep the reservoir from dropping farther below 2021′s historic lows. As of Jan. […]
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A Rhode Island man who is believed to have faked his death and fled the U.S. to evade prosecution in Utah and other states has been apprehended in Scotland after being hospitalized with COVID-19, authorities said. Nicholas Alahverdian was discovered after developing a serious case of […]
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — A Utah man has been sentenced to five years in prison for his part in a nationwide investment fraud scheme that targeted elderly victims and led to losses of nearly $30 million, officials said. According to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the […]
UINTA-WASATCH-CACHE NATIONAL FOREST, Utah-Per news released Thursday, the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest is seeking a high-energy and innovative leader who enjoys a fast-paced and challenging work environment as a Heber-Kamas Ranger District Recreation Manager Specialist. Aspiring applicants have until January 31 to apply for the position. This process can be completed […]
This week the State Division of Drinking Water heard a request from Heber City to fund $12.3M in water line replacement costs. The Division approved the loan request at an interest rate of 2.2%. Last week the Community Impact Board (CIB) approved the loan request at an interest rate of […]
