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Reporting for bullying strengthened through legislature bill

March 04, 2022 12:00 AM
Utah lawmakers pushed a proposal that will require schools to collect more information about students who are being bullied.
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Rep. Curtis requests protection for Ukrainians in the U.S.

March 04, 2022 12:00 AM
Rep. John Curtis, along with other members of Congress, requested a temporary protected status and special relief for Ukrainians currently in the United States.
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Body measurement requirements dropped from transgender athlete bill

March 04, 2022 12:00 AM
Utah legislators dropped body measurement requirements from a transgender student-athlete house bill.
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Utahns show support for Ukraine on Capitol Hill

February 26, 2022 12:00 AM
Around 40 people gathered on the south side of Capitol Hill in Salt Lake City on Feb. 25 to show support for the Ukrainian people as Russian troops move into Kyiv.
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Bill to change vaccine requirements passes House committee

February 16, 2022 12:00 AM
A new bill is aimed at changing vaccine requirements in Utah. HB60 would prohibit government entities, employers and public places from requiring proof of vaccination from visitors and employees. The bill passed through the House committee on Feb. 15 and is on its way to the Senate.
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Vivint Arena lifts COVID vaccine and test requirements

February 16, 2022 12:00 AM
Vivint Arena visitors will no longer be required to show proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 tests starting Feb. 25. The arena hosts events such as Utah Jazz basketball games, concerts and ice shows.
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Outdoor recreation companies threaten to boycott outdoor retail show

February 15, 2022 12:00 AM
By Emma Evans
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Two Utahns will fly in the Super Bowl Air Force Flyover

February 10, 2022 12:00 AM
By Emma Evans
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Utah relights Olympic cauldron for 20th anniversary

February 09, 2022 12:00 AM
Utah celebrated the 20th anniversary of the 2002 Salt Lake Olympic games by relighting the Olympic cauldron on Feb. 8.
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Gov. Cox substitutes 8th-grade history during teacher shortage

February 09, 2022 12:00 AM
Gov. Spencer Cox stepped into a classroom to teach after giving state workers days off to help substitute amid teacher shortages. Cox filled in as an 8th-grade history teacher for West Lake Stem Junior High on Feb. 8.
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Utah Department of Heath suspends rapid COVID-19 testing

February 08, 2022 12:00 AM
The Utah Department of Health is suspending rapid antigen COVID-19 testing as of Feb. 7, 2022.
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Above average snowpack helps ease drought conditions

January 07, 2022 12:00 AM
Utah's snowpack is about 141% of the normal statewide average as of Jan. 6, bringing more snowfall and improvement to drought conditions.
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Utah rally celebrates Asian American Pacific Islander community

May 25, 2021 12:00 AM
The Asian American Collegiate Alliance celebrated Utah Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a rally on Saturday, May 22 at the Salt Lake City and County Building.
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Drop, cover and hold on: Utahns to practice earthquake safety

April 13, 2021 12:00 AM
Utahns will participate in an event designed to promote earthquake safety on Thursday, April 15.
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Temple Square renovations in full swing as Conference approaches

April 01, 2021 12:00 AM
Leer en español: Continúan renovaciones en la Manzana del Templo mientras se acerca la Conferencia General
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Utah minority groups hesitant to take COVID-19 vaccine

March 02, 2021 12:00 AM
Members of Utah's minority groups are hesitant to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, despite efforts to improve education and accessibility.
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Provo-Orem rated #1 'top-performing economy'

March 02, 2021 12:00 AM
The Provo-Orem metropolitan area placed first for the 'top-performing economy' for 2021 in the annualMilken Institute's Best Performing Cities index.
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Some stores pay employees to receive COVID-19 vaccine

February 12, 2021 12:00 AM
Trader Joe's, Dollar General and other companies are incentivizing their employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine with a cash bonus.
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