564 new cases, 4 new deaths as Utah shows signs of another COVID-19 plateau

Provo man faces 8 charges following birthday police chase

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Jul 7th - 1:22pm

A Provo man faces a number of criminal charges after police say he tried to drive off with officers still partially inside his vehicle.

3 more charged with committing felonies in downtown Salt Lake riot

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Jul 7th - 12:48pm

Criminal charges were filed Tuesday against three more people accused of committing crimes during the May 30 riot in downtown Salt Lake City.

Protective gear for US medical workers begins to run low again

Geoff Mulvihill and Camille Fassett, Associated Press  |  Posted Jul 7th - 12:20pm

The personal protective gear that was in dangerously short supply during the early weeks of the coronavirus crisis in the U.S. is running low again as the virus resumes its rapid spread and the number of hospitalized patients climbs.

Trump donors among early recipients of coronavirus loans

Brian Slodysko and Angeliki Kastanis, Associated Press  |  Posted Jul 7th - 11:53am

As much as $273 million in federal coronavirus aid was awarded to more than 100 companies that are owned or operated by major donors to President Donald Trump's election efforts, according to an Associated Press analysis of federal data.

Utah System of Higher Education ushers in new commissioner, board leaders

Marjorie Cortez, KSL  |  Posted Jul 7th - 11:11am

The new Utah Board of Higher Education has appointed Dave Woolstenhulme as commissioner of higher education.

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How the West is losing the battle with COVID-19

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Jul 7th - 11:01am

Once upon a time in the West, COVID-19 appeared to be on its way out of town.

Fossils reveal dinosaur forerunner smaller than a cellphone

Seth Borenstein, Associated Press  |  Posted Jul 7th - 10:31am

Meet Kongonaphon kely, a pocket sized dinosaur forerunner that was smaller than your cellphone.

Arrested Kaysville man contacted more than 100 children, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Jul 7th - 10:01am

A man who told police he has contacted more than 100 children on social media, some as young as 12, has been arrested and accused of having explicit photos of children.

Utah delegation urges Trump to exempt dual-language immersion teachers from visa bans

Marjorie Cortez, KSL  |  Posted Jul 7th - 9:30am

Utah’s congressional delegation is urging the Trump administration to consider an exemption to a visa ban for international educators who teach in dual-language immersion programs.

Gephardt: COVID-19 causing coin shortage for Utah retailers, banks

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL TV  |  Posted Jul 7th - 9:04am

The coronavirus pandemic has brought runs on toilet paper, disinfecting products and more, but the latest shortage has been pocket change.

Utah man arrested after allegedly ramming police cars

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Jul 7th - 8:49am

Police arrested a West Valley man who allegedly rammed an officer’s car twice before getting into another traffic accident while fleeing over the weekend.

How Spencer Cox's road to GOP nomination for governor ran through rural Utah

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Jul 7th - 8:24am

Cox knew that the primary race probably wouldn’t be wrapped up last Tuesday. So he went out on his farm and waited.

Utah teen hospitalized, battling severe COVID-19 symptoms

Tania Dean, KSL TV  |  Posted Jul 7th - 8:03am

A 17-year-old boy from Provo was admitted to the ICU with severe symptoms after testing positive for COVID-19.

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Utah nutrition expert says eating healthy can save money

University Of Utah Health  |  Posted Jul 7th - 8:00am

In fact, eating on the cheap and enjoying a nutritional, well-balanced diet go hand-in-hand, despite perceptions that the opposite is true.

Here's everything coming and going on Netflix in July

Jacob Klopfenstein, KSL.com  |  Posted Jul 7th - 7:42am

Here's a look at all the movies and TV shows coming and going on Netflix this month.

Women accused of stealing more than $100,000 worth of designer purses

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Jul 7th - 7:22am

Two women accused of stealing more than $100,000 in designer purses were charged Monday.

Tax filings lag ahead of July 15 deadline

Mack Jones, KSL  |  Posted Jul 7th - 6:41am

The extended deadline to file for state and federal taxes is rapidly approaching with filings due next week. IRS data suggests there are still a significant number of returns outstanding.

Utah man threatens people with gun for having Trump flags, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Jul 7th - 6:09am

A man who police say terrorized people trying to recreate on the 4th of July by firing numerous rounds now faces 28 charges, including 23 felonies.

Jordan School District approves plan for 4-day in-person classes in fall

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Jul 6th - 10:35pm

The Jordan School Board unanimously approved a motion Monday that would bring students back to school for in-person classes Monday through Thursday.