MIDVALE, Utah-In regard to Utah Gov. Gary Herbert’s remarks concerning a statewide mask mandate from November 9-23, the Utah High School Activities Association released the following information late Sunday evening: The UHSAA confirmed they will communicate with member schools as soon as information is available concerning protocols and procedures moving […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — High school seniors who pushed back against recent anti-mask protests joined Gov. Gary Herbert at a weekly briefing Wednesday imploring parents to stop fighting Utah’s face covering mandate in schools. Three Enterprise High School students voiced frustration with parents and other community members who recently […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — While Utah’s coronavirus case counts have declined, Gov. Gary Herbert urged people Thursday to keep wearing masks and practicing social distancing — especially as schools reopen. Herbert said schools will need to be flexible as they navigate the challenges that come with reopening during a […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Republican Utah Gov. Gary Herbert said the state has no intention of delaying the November election following President Donald Trump’s suggestion on Thursday that increased mail-in voting due to the coronavirus pandemic would result in fraud. Herbert said there’s been no evidence of tampering with […]
SALT LAKE CITY-Utah Utah Gov. Gary Herbert had a busy Friday, extending two executive orders pertaining to COVID-19. First, Herbert extended his mandate for requirements concerning face coverings in state facilities in the Beehive State. Under this executive order, a state facility entails any portion of a building or structure, […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah healthcare company executives called on state leaders Friday to require masks as intensive care unit bed space dwindles amid a sustained surge in coronavirus cases. The newest plea came one day after Republican Gov. Gary Herbert said he will require masks in schools as […]
SALT LAKE CITY-Thursday, Utah Gov. Gary Herbert, during his remarks in addressing the media at the Utah State Capitol Building, confirmed masks are now required in all K-12 schools in Utah. These are for visitors, students, staff and faculty at all school buildings. Deseret News reporter Amy Donaldson confirmed that […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Masks will be mandatory in parts of Utah that are home to several of the state’s famous national parks, the governor’s office confirmed Thursday. The measures will not extend to park lands, which are run by the federal government. Republican Gov. Gary Herbert has approved […]
SALT LAKE CITY-Monday, Utah Gov. Gary Herbert mandated masks be worn at all state facilities through Friday July 10. Furthermore, if any Wasatch County residents go into neighboring Summit County, such as to loyal Heber Valley Radio sponsor, the Mirror Lake Station of Kamas, masks are required. Face coverings are […]
SALT LAKE CITY-Monday, Utah Gov. Gary Herbert approved the Utah State Board of Education’s reopening requirements and recommendations. Furthermore, he gave notice to all Utah schools reopening plans must be in place and posted online by August 1. Herbert’s stamp of approval means USBE’s “Planning Requirements and Recommendations For K-12 […]
