The latest on the coronavirus public health crisis, including the measures taken to help preserve medical equipment in Utah, the stress being put on the homeless services systems and the state’s economic plan to weather the storm. At 9 a.m. on Friday, Salt Lake Tribune reporters Bethany Rodgers, Tony Semerad and Taylor Stevens join KCPW’s…
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake hits Utah, the largest earthquake along the Wasatch Front since 1962. No serious injuries or deaths were reported, however, the quake came at an uneasy time asstatewide efforts aim to slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic continues to disrupt life in Utah. As of Thursday midday, the virus has infected…
Utah Gov. Gary Herbert says mass gatherings in the state should be limited to help slow the spread of the coronavirus. Two Utah Jazz players are among the five Utahns who have so far tested positive for the virus. And the state legislative session comes to a close. At 9 a.m. on Friday, Salt Lake Tribune reporters Erin Alberty and…
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints says same-sex romantic behavior is still “not compatible” with the rules at Brigham Young University. The Ute Indian Tribe renews its agreement with the University of Utah, with a caveat. And Utah’s coronavirus response team accuses President Donald Trump of spreading misinformation. At 9 a.m. on Friday,…
A slew of news dropped this week from the Utah Legislature, including an abortion ban in waiting, a bill to criminalize protesting, a compromise on redistricting, daylight savings, gun restriction restrictions, affordable housing and more. Salt Lake Tribune senior managing editor Matt Canham, reporter Benjamin Wood and news columnist Robert Gehrke join Roger McDonough to talk about the week’s top stories. Every…
BYU removes a section banning ‘homosexual behavior’ from its Honor Code online. Some arts supporters question the favoritism baked into ZAP tax funding. And planners seek solutions to traffic gridlock in the Cottonwood canyons. At 9 a.m. on Friday, Salt Lake Tribune managing editor David Noyce, and reporters Brian Maffly and Taylor Stevens join KCPW’s…
Rep. Chris Stewart is reportedly in the running for intelligence chief. A pornography warning label bill advances at the legislature. And a Utah lawmaker proposes banning elective abortions — if Roe v. Wade is overturned. At 9 a.m. on Friday, Salt Lake Tribune government and politics editor Dan Harrie and reporters Jessica Miller and Bethany…
Sen. Mitt Romney breaks with his party by voting to convict President Donald Trump on the abuse of power impeachment charge. A Utah polygamist who pleaded guilty in a massive biodiesel fraud scam testifies against another major player in the scheme. And a state senator files a bill to reduce the penalties for polygamy in…
After a final day of questions, a vote to allow witnesses in the Senate impeachment trial of President Trump is expected Friday. A lawsuit alleges violent and illegal actions during a law enforcement raid on the home of a Utah family. And Salt Lake City’s school superintendent announces her retirement, but a board member says…
Lawmakers and the governor announce that they’ll repeal the tax reform law passed in last month’s special legislative session. Utah becomes the 19th state to ban so-called conversion therapy. And Sean Reyes joins fellow GOP attorneys general to urge acquittal of president Donald Trump in his his senate impeachment trial. At 9 a.m. on Friday,…
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