Navajo Nation

Doctors are currently recruiting volunteers in the Navajo Nation and Salt Lake City to take part in a COVID-19 vaccine trial. The Pfizer vaccine has been proven safe and is now being tested for effectiveness across the United States.

A 50-year-old agreement regarding the co-management of Lake Powell set to expire today has been extended by one year. Members of the Navajo Nation say it has limited their economic opportunity and undermines their sovereignty.

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.

The Navajo Nation has some of the lowest census response rates in the country, and some are worried there won’t be enough time to get an accurate count.

Thursday morning, August 27, 2020Pandemic EBT Deadline ApproachingThe enrollment period for a one-time federal food assistance benefit is ending Monday,…

Tribes across the country are asking President Donald Trump to cancel the execution of Navajo man Lezmond Mitchell.

Thursday evening, August 20, 2020Utah Legislature Passes Elections BillThe Utah Legislature approved a bill Thursday to require counties to hold in-person…

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…

Tuesday evening, August 18, 2020Oil and Gas Regulations Could Be Pushed Back A YearThe state agency that oversees the oil and gas industry in Utah could…

Monday morning, August 17, 2020Romney Says Attack On Mail-In Voting Is An Attack On DemocracyUtah Republican Sen. Mitt Romney said attacks on the…

The Gold King Mine spill released about three million gallons of toxic water into the San Juan River in 2015. Utah settled a lawsuit with the federal…

Monday morning, August 10, 2020COVID Care CentersA nursing home in Blanding has turned into a COVID-19 care site after an outbreak last month. That means…