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Utah Lawmakers move toward $200M tax cut, away from Gov's tax credit plan
You could be in line for a state tax cut, but not nearly as much as some say the state can afford. Senate leaders on Wednesday said lawmakers are moving toward a state income tax cut in the range of $160-200 million, and away from a $160 million food tax credit proposed by Governor Cox. → Read More
Utah lawmaker says AMBER Alert overused after non-custodial mom accused of taking children
Chances are your phone went off early Sunday morning with an AMBER Alert for a non-custodial mother accused of taking four daughters,and the suspicion she was headed with the girls to California. By noon, the AMBER Alert was cancelled, and the girls had been found safe in the San Diego area. "I think AMBER Alerts are a very powerful tool, and I think the public is losing patience with them,"… → Read More
Facebook data center worker criticizes decision to shut down site over hate messages
A construction worker at the sprawling new Facebook data center in Eagle Mountain called racist graffiti at the job site the work of a “deranged idiot,“ but also criticized the decision to shut down the project for more than two days in response to the offensive messages. "A lot of these employees are having rough times,” said the man in an exclusive 2News interview. “Some of them are living in… → Read More
Utah woman felt 'a ton better' after monoclonal antibody treatment for COVID-19
Brittney Connelly thought she might die after testing positive for COVID-19 in the summer; she said she has cancer, lower immunity and she got the virus even after being vaccinated. Then, she said she was treated with monoclonal antibodies, which are made in a lab to ward against the worst symptoms of COVID-19. “I believe it worked, yes, 100%," Connelley said. Before the infusion, on the grounds… → Read More
Mayor Wilson shuns canyon gondola, more buses, but UDOT has final say
It was an easy drive on the road through Little Cottonwood Canyon Wednesday, no traffic line-up, not even a hint of congestion; but come ski season the road can become ground zero for gridlock. At the mouth of the canyon, Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson announced she’s no fan of either a new gondola, or “expanded bus” service to move people to-and-from Alta and Snowbird—the preferred… → Read More
Mask frustration over Legislature, governor, Mendenhall moves
Nearly a week after Salt Lake Mayor Erin Mendenhall issued a controversial public health order mandating masks in K-12 city schools, both sides of the mask mandate divide expressed disappointment on Thursday over what has happened since. → Read More
Mayor says parents who packed mask mandate vote 'are not representative of the county'
The 6-3 decision of the Salt Lake County Council to end a public health order requiring masks in elementary schools drew applause and celebration from parents, who packed the council chambers—and stood in an overflow area. But after a party line vote—Republicans voted to overturn the newly declared mandate, and Democrats voted to keep it—Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson said the crowd inside… → Read More
Group calls for development time-out in Heber, mayor says it's not that easy
A group in Wasatch County, which tried to pare back building plans for a project known as the North Village just outside Heber, is calling for a six month pause on new development within Heber city limits. “We would like to see a time out,” said Yvonne Barney, who speaks for the Friends of Heber Valley. “We would like to see a moratorium. ” → Read More
Day before boy's death in hot car, staff at center told to be 'alert' for his safety
A day before 11-year-old Josh Hancey died in a hot car outside Roost Services for the disabled in American Fork, he wandered from the center — the second time in less than two weeks — and staff members were advised to be alert for his safety. Caption: KUTV: Brian Mullahy reports That’s according to a "Notice of Agency Action" filed by the Utah Department of Human Services, signed by an assistant… → Read More
Cox supports tax cut amid rising costs to live in Utah
Kate Hickam walked quickly through downtown on Thursday, guiding out-of-staters on a tour, one of her three jobs. “So I’m a tour guide in the summer,“ she said. “I work in the U in the events program, and I’m a fourth grade teacher. “ “When do you get time to sleep? “ 2News asked. “Three hours every now and then is fine, right? “ Hickam said laughing. “It all works out. “ → Read More
Utah long-hauler clinic sees patients 'COVID toes,' brittle teeth, ringing in ears
People have been flooding into the new University of Utah Health comprehensive post-COVID care, or "long-hauler," clinic. Between referrals and clinical trials, they’ve seen roughly 500 patients in a little more than a month. The conditions medical professionals have seen go beyond losing taste and smell. "The main ones are really that intense fatigue, or exercise intolerance," said Dr. John… → Read More
Vaping debate returns in Utah; nicotine levels could be cut
It was one of the hottest issues in Utah—then COVID hit. Now the vaping debate is back, over a new proposed state health department rule that would cut nicotine in a “manufacturer sealed electronic cigarette product” from 5% to 3%. Caption: KUTV: Brian Mullahy reports Attorney Walter Plumb, head of Drug Safe Utah, said he supports the lower nicotine level to protect minors. I’m more concerned… → Read More
No link found in Millcreek apartment fire, other blazes
Two new developments have emerged in the big Millcreek apartment fire, near the Brickyard shopping center, the first in a string of apartment fires in Utah over the past three weeks. In an interview with 2News, Millcreek Mayor Jeff Silvestrini said he was briefed by fire investigators who told him there does not appear to be a link between the blaze and other recent fires that may be arson. → Read More
Couple whose home burned wants state fireworks ban, Cox says he doesn't have authority
A Clearfield couple, whose home had up to $60,000 in damage from an errant fireworks rocket in 2020, said Thursday there should be a statewide fireworks ban, but state law apparently does not provide for it. “I was in the garage, and I was crying my head off,” said Bobbie Uno, who recalled a summer night that was unforgettable for the wrong reasons. “I didn’t know what to do. → Read More
Lawmaker says trans student playing girls sports, UHSAA has 'no record' of it
A Utah state lawmaker, who said she’s trying make girls’ sports “fair and even,” told a legislative committee on Wednesday transgender kids are already competing in Utah girls’ athletics at the junior high and high school levels. “How do you know that? “ asked 2News of Rep. Kera Birkeland, a Republican from Morgan, who wants limits on trans student participation. "They’ve come to me and talked… → Read More
'Utah UFO Festival' director says pentagon videos, upcoming report turn inquiry from fring
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (KUTV) – Close UFO encounters of the military kind, and an upcoming report to Congress on the phenomena, are giving credibility to UFO inquiry, according to a Utah man with a keen interest in the subject. Heinee Hinrichsen said he speaks from personal experience. "There's legitimacy to this," said Hinrichsen. "It's no longer funny, or to be laughed at, or ridiculed. "He’s… → Read More
Utah man, who grew up in Gaza, welcomes ceasefire but says permanent peace is essential
Utah's Ahmed Beseiso said he loves Jewish people, but not the actions of the Israeli government and military. Beseiso, born and raised in Gaza, spoke exclusively to 2News about the latest Israeli bombing of his birthplace, which ended by ceasefire after 11 days. "It actually breaks my heart," he said. "It brings a lot of memories back from when I was there. → Read More
Job hunting? Big bonuses paid in Utah for new hires
Amid economic recovery from COVID, truckers in Utah are on the road and in the money. Caption: KUTV: Job hunting? Big bonuses paid in Utah for new hires. “We offer $10,000 sign-on bonus for all new drivers, regardless of experience,” said Brayden Lauder, who helps run a start-up trucking company, Stone Mountain Transport. “It seems to be (working). For the new guys, it definitely seems to be a… → Read More
State poised to hire an equity and inclusion 'accelerator'
Help wanted at the State of Utah for an Equity and Inclusion "Accelerator,” whose role will be to put into place “programs, initiatives and strategies to achieve statewide diversity and inclusion goals and objectives. ” Caption: KUTV: Brian Mullahy reports → Read More
Utah GOP votes not to censure Romney over Trump impeachment vote
(UPDATE 5/1/21) -- Utah Republicans have decided not to censure Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) for his vote to impeach former President Donald Trump. Romney delivered the following prepared remarks at the Utah GOP State Convention: What do you all think of President Biden’s first 100 days? I’m hoping you got that out of your system. You know me as a person who says what he thinks. I didn’t hide that I… → Read More