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Arizona to Begin Bridge Replacement Project on Interstate 15
PHOENIX (AP) — Construction crews are about to begin a yearslong project to replace a bridge on a stretch of Interstate 15 that passes through a cliff-lined river canyon that connects Nevada and Utah on opposite sides of Arizona‘s northwestern corner. The Arizona Department of Transportation says work on the $56 million project to replace Virgin […]
Utah Theme Park Sues Taylor Swift Over ‘Evermore’ Album
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A theme park in Utah has filed a lawsuit against Taylor Swift that accuses her of trademark infringement. Evermore Parks said in its suit filed Tuesday that the title of Swift’s 2020 album “Evermore” violates the park’s trademark rights. Swift’s lawyers said the allegations are “baseless” and they […]
Wednesday covid report for Utah
SALT LAKE CITY-Wednesday, covid-19 statistics for Utah were updated by the state department of health. 345,179 Utahns have been vaccinated. This is an increase of 19,722 from Tuesday’s report. 267,355 Utahns (77.5 percent) have received one dose. 77,824 Utahns (22.5 percent) have received the recommended two doses. 3,632 Wasatch County […]
Ex-Navajo Nation President Dies of Coronavirus Complications
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Albert Hale, a former Navajo Nation president and Arizona lawmaker who was known for his commanding presence, sense of humor and advocacy for local government, has died. Hale tested positive for the coronavirus in early January and was admitted to the hospital where he died Tuesday, said his […]
Utah school board member faces backlash for online comments
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Some Utah parents and teachers have called for the removal of a conservative state school board member for posting comments they consider racist, homophobic and uniformed. Natalie Cline, who represents District 11 on the Utah State Board of Education, was sworn into office Jan. 6 […]
3 Backcountry Skiers Missing After Large Colorado Avalanche
SILVERTON, Colo. (AP) — Three backcountry skiers are missing after being swept up in a large avalanche in southwestern Colorado and a search for them was underway on Tuesday, a day after the skiers disappeared. The slide happened between the towns of Silverton and Ophir on Monday in an area […]
Tuesday covid-19 stats for Utah
SALT LAKE CITY-Tuesday, covid-19 statistics for Utah were updated by the state department of health. 325,457 Utahns have been vaccinated. This is an increase of 13,672 in the past 24 hours. 255,768 Utahns (78.6 percent) have received one dose. 64,689 Utahns (21.4 percent) have received the recommended two doses. 3,346 […]
Pressure Builds on Schools to Reopen During Pandemic
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Pressure is building on school systems around the U.S. to reopen classrooms to students who have been learning online for nearly a year, pitting politicians against teachers who have yet to be vaccinated against COVID-19. In Chicago, the rancor is so great that teachers are on […]
Church Office Building Plaza Renovation Ensues Monday
SALT LAKE CITY-In news released Monday, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints confirmed an additional closure to property in downtown Salt Lake City as renovation at Temple Square ensues. Presently, the mid-block crosswalk on South Temple, crossing from the Church Office Building Plaza on Temple Square to City […]
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