Craig Bennett
State Health officials concerned about a Covid-19 spike in Southern Utah
Utah Governor Gary Herbert says the next step in Utah's recovery from the COVID-19 emergency could happen sooner if Utahns observe necessary health and safety restrictions.
The governor says he will let data on the number of coronavirus cases happening in the state guide his decision on when to move Utah from the current yellow alert status to the green "new normal" stage. Sta...
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Health Department reporting highest one-day virus death toll
The Utah Department of Health is reporting the highest one-day death toll since it began tracking COVID-19 cases.
Yesterday's report from the agency shows an additional eight deaths, bringing the total statewide to 88.
The state also reported an additional 24 hospitalizations due to the virus, which is also a new one-day high.
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Two local women raising money to pay off kids school lunch debt
Two local women are raising money to pay off school lunch debt for families in the Washington County School District who were impacted by COVID-19.
Sydni Makemo and Kenzie Carter say they have raised over eight-thousand dollars out of their nearly 15-thousand-500 dollar goal
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State of Utah PPE Packs Arrive in Greater Zion
Local businesses responded in force to a recent program rolled out by Governor Herbert’s administration. On May 5th, the governor announced the launch of the “PPE Push Pack” program.
This program was designed to support small businesses with less than 50 employees as they transitioned to “moderate risk” COVID-19 protocols. Several Washington County bu
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Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Continues to Increase Recreational Access to Lake Powell
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, UT/AZ– Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is increasing recreational access and services.
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Semi rollover on I-15 near Beaver causes delays
UPDATE 11:20 A.M.: One northbound lane is now open.
Northbound I-15 is closed near Beaver after a semi rollover Tuesday morning.
The crash is reported at milepost 102, just six miles south of Beaver.
Troopers say the semi is blocking all lanes
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Task Force to investigate Washington County inmate death
Deputies at Purgatory Correctional Facility found an unresponsive inmate in the booking area Monday morning, according to Lieutenant David Crouse from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.
Medical personnel attempted to resuscitate the inmate but later pronounced him dead. The inmat
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How do Utahns feel President Trump did in handling pandemic?
Utahns are split in their opinion over how President Trump has handled the coronavirus pandemic.
A new poll from Y2 Analytics shows 45-percent say he's doing a "poor" job while 45-percent believe he is doing a "good" or "excellent" job.
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Thousands of Utahns could lose employer-provided insurance
Roughly 160-thousand Utahns could lose their employer-provided health insurance because of the layoffs caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
An analysis from the insurance website QuoteWizard shows Utah's lowest unemployment outlook is roughly ten-percent.
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Kaysville City Council at odds with Mayor
The Kaysville City Council is at odds with Mayor Katie Witt over a protest concert she approved for later this month to flout state coronavirus restrictions.
On Thursday, the council will take a vote on a resolution to disavow Mayor Witt's actions and make it clear the concert would go forward without city permission.
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