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Utah tech firm settles over band’s pay for canceled event

Utah tech firm settles over band’s pay for canceled event

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Utah technology company settled a lawsuit with the booking agency for The Killers that disputed the agency’s contention the rock band should be paid for a scheduled show at the firm’s canceled conference. Qualtrics LLC did not disclose the terms of its settlement agreement […]

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Ski Resorts Stay Open While Trying to Prevent Virus Spread

Ski Resorts Stay Open While Trying to Prevent Virus Spread

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Ski resorts in United States are grappling with how to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus as most planned to stay open as ski season nears an end. Some resorts are closing enclosed gondolas or aerial trams while others are encouraging skiers to ride […]

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Emergency declaration triggers Oklahoma’s price-gouging law

Emergency declaration triggers Oklahoma’s price-gouging law

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — President Donald Trump’s declaration Friday of a national emergency over the new coronavirus triggered an Oklahoma law that prohibits price-gouging, the state’s attorney general said. Attorney General Mike Hunter said the law prohibits an increase of more than 10% in the price of goods or services […]

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Governor candidate halts signature effort over coronavirus

Governor candidate halts signature effort over coronavirus

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Gubernatorial candidate Jeff Burningham has suspended his effort to gather signatures to qualify for the primary ballot amid concerns about the new coronavirus. The Republican said Friday that he “couldn’t sleep” thinking about potential spread of the virus as his team knocks on 1,500 doors […]

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NBA says virus hiatus will likely last “at least” a month

NBA says virus hiatus will likely last “at least” a month

MIAMI (AP) — NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Thursday night that the league’s hiatus because of the coronavirus pandemic will likely last at least a month, or roughly what would have been the remainder of an uninterrupted regular season. “What we determined today is that this hiatus will be, most […]

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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)

Lawmakers wrap up after polygamy, redistricting law changes

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah Legislature is wrapping up its work for the year, capping off a session that saw major changes to the state’s polygamy statute, a revision of a voter-approved redistricting law and a compromise on education funding. The 45-day meeting is ending in the shadow […]

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Numerous Utah Universities Announce School Plans In Regard To coronavirus

Numerous Utah Universities Announce School Plans In Regard To coronavirus

SALT LAKE CITY-Thursday, by virtue of announcements from Utah Governor Gary Herbert and lieutenant governor Spencer Cox, the Utah Department of Health will work with public school districts throughout the state, including the Wasatch County School District, on a case-by-case basis to make decisions on whether or not closure should […]

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Utah limits gatherings to 100 people as coronavirus spreads

Utah limits gatherings to 100 people as coronavirus spreads

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Group gatherings in Utah should be limited to no more than 100 people for at least the next two weeks in an effort to prevent prevent the spread of the coronavirus, Gov. Gary Herbert said Thursday. Officials from the University of Utah and Utah State […]

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Woman who traveled extensively 2nd with coronavirus in Utah

Woman who traveled extensively 2nd with coronavirus in Utah

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A woman older than 60 who had traveled recently to Florida, Nevada and the Bahamas is the second person in Utah to be diagnosed with the new coronavirus, health officials said Tuesday. Like the first person, health officials believe the woman contracted the virus while […]

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Coronavirus patient went to BYU game, risk considered low

Coronavirus patient went to BYU game, risk considered low

PROVO, Utah (AP)-Utah public health officials are contacting and testing Brigham Young University basketball fans who sat near a coronavirus patient at a game prior to the infection being diagnosed, the university said Monday. He had mild symptoms and there’s little risk the virus was transmitted more widely the Feb. […]

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