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A storm system moving through the Wasatch Front from Canada caused hurricane- force winds to hit many parts of northern Utah Tuesday morning. That story and more in this evening’s news brief.

Around 40 people rallied Thursday afternoon outside University of Utah President Ruth Watkins’ office, calling for her resignation. That story and more in this evening's news brief.

Teachers in Utah have a higher risk of catching COVID-19 than educators in any other state, according to a report from Insurify, a website where people can compare insurance quotes.

Tuesday evening, August 25, 2020403 COVID Cases, Seven More Utahns DieAnother 403 cases of COVID-19 were reported Tuesday by Utah’s Department of Health.…

Updated 4:35 MDT 8/20/2020The Utah Legislature has granted $3.9 million to extend the internet into the homes of public school students on the Navajo…

Wednesday evening, August 19, 2020Bill Could Change Requirements Needed To Lead State Health DepartmentThe Utah State Legislature is considering a bill…

Monday evening, August 17, 2020An Extra $21.5 Million Requested For Fire Suppression CostsThe Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands expects to…

Students in Washington County returned to school Thursday, making them the first to go back in Utah since buildings closed in mid-March.It looks different…

Tuesday evening, August 11, 2020Six Winners Picked For $50,000 To Reimagine EducationUtah educators say the pandemic has exposed long-existing disparities…

Utah educators have been especially worried about equity throughout the pandemic, which they say has exposed and exacerbated long-existing disparities…

Last year, Steven Phelps taught math at Lakeridge Junior High in the Alpine District. But once he saw his district’s plan to return to in-person classes…

  Friday morning, July 24, 2020Back To School Plans In UtahWith the start of a new school year less than a month away for some of Utah’s public schools,…