Utah News

Order requires travelers into Utah to declare COVID symptoms

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah | By BRADY McCOMBS and LINDSAY WHITEHURST (AP) — Gov. Gary Herbert said Wednesday that travelers coming into Utah will be required to identify themselves and report any coronavirus symptoms... Read More...

Unemployment spikes again; last Utah national park closes

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah | By BRADY McCOMBS (AP) — More than 33,000 new Utah residents filed for unemployment last week in yet another increase that illustrates the stunning collapse of the global economy. The n... Read More...

Serial rapist gets life in prison for northern Utah attacks

FARMINGTON, Utah (AP) — A judge has sentenced a long-haul truck driver to life in prison after he pleaded guilty to 17 first-degree felonies, including sexually assaulting at least eight women in Davis County i... Read More...

Coronavirus deaths at 13, Utah sets up overflow hospital

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah | By LINDSAY WHITEHURST (AP) — As the number of coronavirus deaths in Utah topped a dozen, the state set up an overflow hospital Monday in case there’s a spike of severe cases that strain t... Read More...

Jobless claims rising in WY, ID, UT due to COVID crisis

CHEYENNE, Wyo. | By MEAD GRUVER (AP) — Unemployment claims in Wyoming continue to surge as the coronavirus keeps businesses closed and people at home. New claims for unemployment compensation increased 24% las... Read More...

Pornography warning labels bill becomes Utah law amid controversy

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah | By LINDSAY WHITEHURST (AP) — Pornography will have to come with a warning label in Utah after Gov. Gary Herbert allowed the measure to become law over protest from the adult-entertainment... Read More...

Utah’s total number of COVID-19 cases reaches 1074

Utah’s total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases has now reached 1074, as of April 2nd. Over 21,000 tests for the virus have been conducted by state and commercial labs. The state has reported 7 deaths relate... Read More...

Rent payments can be postponed, Utah Gov. says as COVID toll rises

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah | By LINDSAY WHITEHURST (AP) — As the number of coronavirus cases and deaths grew in Utah, authorities announced a freeze on evictions Wednesday and advocates demanded the release of more ... Read More...

Utah’s total number of COVID-19 cases reaches 1012

Utah’s total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases has now reached 1012, as of April 1st. Over 20,000 tests for the virus have been conducted by state and commercial labs. The state has reported 7 deaths relate... Read More...

Utah has 4 coronavirus deaths; Herbert says young not immune

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah | By LINDSAY WHITEHURST (AP) — Four people have died in Utah from complications associated with the coronavirus. State officials on Monday warned people to continue staying in their homes t... Read More...