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Trump supporters rally at Utah Capitol amid D.C. protests

Trump supporters rally at Utah Capitol amid D.C. protests

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Several hundred people waving Trump flags and holding “Stop the Steal” signs rallied outside the Utah Capitol Wednesday, though the relatively calm protest didn’t match the fury seen in Washington where protesters stormed the U.S. Capitol in a chaotic protest. Despite the lack of disturbances, […]

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Romney heckled in airport in another show of GOP divisions

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Supporters of President Donald Trump heckled Republican U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney of Utah in an airport, illustrating divisions in the Republican Party between Trump loyalists and those ready to accept the results of the presidential election. Romney has been considered Trump’s sharpest GOP critic and […]

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Clarification From Utah Highway Patrol

Clarification From Utah Highway Patrol

SALT LAKE CITY-Wednesday afternoon, as situations at state capitol buildings and the United States Capitol at Washington DC become tumultuous, the Utah Highway Patrol clarified important information concerning what is going on in Salt Lake City. Please help us in getting ahead of inaccurate information regarding the State Capitol. The […]

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Wednesday covid-19 stats for Utah

Wednesday covid-19 stats for Utah

SALT LAKE CITY-Wednesday, covid-19 statistics for Utah were updated by the state department of health. 81.71 percent of covid-19 cases statewide (239,203-292,720) are recovered. 17.83 percent of covid-19 cases statewide (52,187-292,720) are active cases. In the past 24 hours, new recoveries (3,007) exceeded new active cases (744). The new net […]

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Santa Fe author Forrest Fenn posted this photo of treasurer he says was recently found, bringing an end to the treasure hunt he ignited with the publication of his book "The Thrill of the Chase" in 2010. (Courtesy of Dal Neitzel) tslast@abqjournal.com Wed Jun 17 15:50:50 -0600 2020 1592430649 FILENAME: 1761807.jpg

Utah man pleads guilty in Yellowstone dig seeking treasure

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A Utah man has pleaded guilty after authorities said he was caught digging in a Yellowstone National Park cemetery in search of hidden treasure. Rodrick Dow Craythorn, 52, of Syracuse, Utah, entered the plea Monday in U.S. District Court in Casper to illegally excavating or trafficking […]

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Officials: Education money won’t go to Utah social programs

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah State Legislature is not expecting to divert education funding this year to pay for social programs that benefit children and people with disabilities, despite a voter-approved amendment allowing them to do so, officials said. The amendment allows the state to use income tax […]

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Tuesday covid-19 statistics for Utah

Tuesday covid-19 statistics for Utah

SALT LAKE CITY-Tuesday, covid-19 statistics were updated for Utah by the state department of health. 81.74 percent of covid-19 cases statewide (236,196-288,951) are recovered. 17.8 percent of covid-19 cases statewide (51,443-288,951) are active cases. In the past 24 hours, new recoveries (1,898) exceeded new active cases (1,413). New net cases […]

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2021 Youth Theme Album, Other Resources Released

2021 Youth Theme Album, Other Resources Released

SALT LAKE CITY-Per news released Monday, resources for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ 2021 youth theme, “A Great Work,” are now available at youth.churchofjesuschrist.org. The album of songs has been written and composed by Nik Day and performed by Latter-day Saint youth and young adults. It may […]

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FILE - In this Dec. 17, 2019 file photo, Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., speaks with reporters at the Capitol in Washington. A deepening divide among Republicans over President Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the election runs prominently through Wyoming, the state that delivered Trump's widest prevailing margin by far. Eleven Republican senators saying they will not be voting Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, to confirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory include Wyoming's newly sworn in Sen. Cynthia Lummis, a Cheyenne-area rancher and former congresswoman. Vocal opponents of any such move include Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney, leader of GOP messaging in the House as its third-ranking Republican (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

GOP split over Trump, election runs across deep-red Wyoming

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A deepening divide among Republicans over President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the election runs prominently through Wyoming, the state that delivered Trump’s widest prevailing margin by far. Eleven Republican senators saying they will not be voting Wednesday to confirm President-elect Joe Biden’s victory include Wyoming’s […]

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Fast Rollout of Virus Vaccine Trials in US Reveals Tribal Distrust

Fast Rollout of Virus Vaccine Trials in US Reveals Tribal Distrust

FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA (AP) – The news came during a hopeful time on the largest Native American reservation. Daily coronavirus cases were in the single digits, down from a springtime peak of 238 that made the Navajo Nation a U.S. hot spot. The tribe, wanting to ensure a COVID-19 vaccine would […]

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