Vanessa Hudson
General Assignment Reporter-
Classes at Utah Valley University were canceled in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Students arrived on Sept. 17 at a solemn campus, one with more security.
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“I think there's going to be a lot of soul searching on the part of people in politics in Utah, community leaders and campus leaders,” said Utah State political scientist Damon Cann.
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The Food and Drug Administration says everyone who is healthy and under 65 years old needs a prescription for the updated COVID-19 vaccine. New CDC guidance coming after Sept. 18 could change that.
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Following budget cuts spurred by the Legislature’s higher ed reinvestment plan, Salt Lake Community College’s Community Writing Center has been put on the chopping block.
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Utah’s reservoirs are at 67% capacity, but some people are tuning out the message to save water.
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The Northern Utah Type 3 Incident Management Team has reported 22 drones flying into temporary flight restricted areas around the Buckley Draw fire near Provo. They say that’s a record — and a dangerous one.
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Gov. Spencer Cox told reporters that the president is right to be cautious about mail ballots, but Utah has worked hard to maintain its system.
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There was one dissenting vote on the recommendation from the Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee. The higher ed budget reinvestments were mandated by the Legislature.
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College students are about to flood back to BYU, the University of Utah and other Beehive State schools. Meaning, it’s a ripe time for scammers to act.
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Deer, elk and fish face food scarcity, death and poor water quality after a wildfire has burned its course.
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The initial power outage last week, caused by the Monroe Canyon fire, lasted for 30 hours. Garkane Energy Cooperative Incorporated will start more permanent repairs to power lines Aug. 6.
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The money would help target eight House Districts and two Senate Districts next year, including seats held by Sens. Dan McCay and Kirk Cullimore and Rep. Jordan Teuscher.