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Salt Lake City, UT, United States

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The next group eligible for COVID-19 vaccination in Utah could help further curb transmission

COVID-19 vaccinations are currently available to anyone age 16 and older in Utah and are offered by state and local health departments, as well as partnering pharmacies and other private organizations. To schedule COVID-19 tests or to get a vaccine, visit coronavirus.utah.gov. → Read More

3-year-old boy drowns in Cache County river

A 3-year-old went missing Saturday afternoon and was later found in a river behind his home in Lewiston, Cache County. He died at a nearby hospital. → Read More

Tragic family accident claims life of 12-year-old boy

A 12-year-old boy was killed on Saturday after he fell while riding his bicycle in Spanish Fork, according to Utah County Sheriff Sgt. Spencer Cannon. → Read More

Salt Lake fire displaces 4 — plus snakes, lizards, tortoises, cats, dogs and a parrot

Four humans, as well as six dogs, three tortoises, three cats, one parrot, three snakes and two lizards were rescued from a house fire on Saturday in Salt Lake City. → Read More

4 dead after avalanche in mountains east of Salt Lake City

The deadly slide, reported to be at 9,800 feet, occurred around noon near Wilson Glade in Millcreek Canyon. Multiple agencies responded to the incident. → Read More

Crews recover man’s body from Jordan River in Salt Lake City

A group of kayakers on the Jordan River spotted a dead body while floating the river Sunday afternoon in Salt Lake City. Police are investigating how he died. → Read More

Romney says impeachment trial is necessary for ‘accountability ... truth and justice’

Utah Sen. Mitt Romney said an impeachment trial is necessary to hold former United States Pres. Donald Trump accountable for his alleged conduct postelection and inciting an insurrection. → Read More

‘Local health departments have stepped up in a big way,’ Cox says of COVID-19 vaccinations

So far, 27,542 people have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19, with another 194,733 in Utah having received the first dose — meaning almost 7% of Utahns have begun the process or are well on their way. → Read More

Utah reports new daily COVID-19 record as caregivers reflect on 2020

Utah has reported 1,269 deaths resulting from COVID-19 infection throughout the state — lives that would not have been lost otherwise. As part of that, 13 new deaths were listed on Thursday. → Read More

Utah to relax student quarantine requirements, remove alcohol curfew

Utah Gov. Gary Herbert announced Thursday that student quarantine requirements will be relaxed and a 10 p.m. curfew for serving alcohol at bars and restaurants will be lifted. A record number of 30 deaths were also reported Thursday. → Read More

Windstorm could impact Utah’s COVID-19 testing

Intense winds left some northern Utah COVID-19 test sites inoperable for the time being, but health systems say testing is still running smoothly at most locations. → Read More

Salt Lake City, Sevier County get approval to move to fewer COVID-19 restrictions

The rolling seven-day average number of daily cases is 394 and the average percent of positive tests is 9.4%, which is three-tenths of a percentage point higher than Wednesday’s average. → Read More

Coronavirus detected at Utah mink farms

Mink are already known to be susceptible to the virus and tests done in Utah, Washington and Iowa, where the national lab is located, have proven infection. Early investigations point to human-to-animal transmission, though, the reverse is highly unlikely, the national lab reports. → Read More

Low death rate is a sign Utah is handling the COVID-19 pandemic well, researchers say

The 25- to 44-year-old population in Utah is contracting the most cases of COVID-19, but they’re not the ones dying from it, according Utah Department of Health. Deaths are happening more readily in those older than 65 in Utah, and especially people over 85 years old who contract the virus. → Read More

Wildfire forces evacuation of Millcreek Canyon

Unified Fire Authority reports that a fire, estimated at 15 to 20 acres in size, was spreading away from structures, and multiple agencies were working on containment, including air support. → Read More

Utah lawmakers eliminate funding to help first responders

A program designed to help first responders better deal with the trauma they face on a daily basis is in jeopardy as the Utah Legislature is forced to reorganize their priorities amid financial concerns caused by the coronavirus outbreak. → Read More

Utah reports 2nd highest COVID-19 spike in pandemic with 495 new cases

The Utah Department of Health reported another 495 cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, rounding off nearly three weeks of significant daily increases. → Read More

Utah lays out its foundation for economic recovery, version 4.0

Utah unveils the latest version of its economic recovery plan, including help for businesses and their employees to recover from the economic impacts of COVID-19. → Read More

Salt Lake endures long day of protests as national anger over racism and the death of George Floyd grips the country

Horns are blaring throughout downtown Salt Lake City Saturday as protesters take to the street to protest the Minneapolis killing of George Floyd. → Read More

Salt Lake police begin effort to enforce curfew ordered by mayor after afternoon of violence

Horns are blaring throughout downtown Salt Lake City Saturday as protesters take to the street to protest the Minneapolis killing of George Floyd. → Read More