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.

Salt Lake City is adding another $1.1 million to community housing programs. That story and more in this evening's news brief.

Gov. Gary Herbert will award the state’s highest honor, the Utah Medal of Valor, to a member of the Utah National Guard Tuesday afternoon. That story and more in this evening's news brief.

News brief from Monday morning, August 31, 2020

Friday evening, August 28, 2020Utah COVID-19 UpdateUtah health officials reported another 391 cases of COVID-19 Friday. And there are just under 120…

Friday morning, August 28, 2020Provo City Council Overrides Veto, Approves Mask MandateThe Provo City Council voted to override the mayor's veto on a mask…

Thursday evening, August 27, 2020Utah Weekly Unemployment UpdateOver 60,000 Utahns are still out of work, according to the latest unemployment numbers…

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

Wednesday evening, August 26, 2020Jazz Star Demands Justice For Jacob BlakeUtah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell is calling for justice following the police…

Wednesday morning, August 26, 2020Climate And The EconomyOutdoor recreation contributes about $12.3 billion to Utah’s economy, and at a summit for the…

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.…

Tuesday morning, August 25, 2020Rep. Curtis’ Climate “Confession”Republican Utah Rep. John Curtis is urging members of his party to acknowledge that…