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Utah to bring passengers home from cruise ship

The state of Utah is working to bring home state residents stuck on a California cruise ship affected by coronavirus.  Davis County's Monica Achter says she thrilled about the plan being proposed to get her and her family off the ship.

Second case of coronavirus reported in Utah

The Utah Department of Health has confirmed the
state's second case of the coronavirus.  Health officials say the patient
lives in the Weber-Morgan Health district and is older than 60.  The
patient is currently in serious, but stable condition at McKay Dee Hospital in
Ogden. 

Diesel Brothers fined by judge

A member of the Diesel Brothers says a judge's decision to fine them 850-thousand-dollars is irrelevant in the battle to keep Utah's air clean.  David "Heavy D" Sparks is defending the group's decision to remove pieces from the anti-pollution systems on some diesel trucks, saying that leaving them on can cost customers thousands of dollars when they go bad.

Health Department nearing milestone in coronavirus testing

The Utah Department of Health is nearing a major milestone in the number of tests for the coronavirus.  State epidemiologist Angela Dunn says UDOH has tested nearly one-hundred people for the illness so far, with two of those patients testing positive. 

Bill to extend Utah's Newborn Safe Haven law

A bill that will extend the time period for parents to give up a baby under Utah's Newborn Safe Haven law is heading to Governor Gary Herbert for his signature.  House Bill 97 from Democratic Representative Patrice Arent gives parents up to 30 days to relinquish their baby at any hospital with no questions asked instead of the current 72-hour window. 

Utah's Boy Scout councils will merge

Utah's three Boy Scout councils will merge into a single body starting next month after the organization and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints severed ties. 

Abortion bill causes controversy on the hill

A bill that will force women seeking an abortion to have an ultrasound before the procedure is moving forward in the Utah Legislature.  The Senate passed the bill 16-7 yesterday.

Bill to help Utah's insulin patients

A bill that would make it easier for some Utahns to pay for insulin is on its way to Governor Herbert's desk.  House Bill 207 was approved by the Senate yesterday, with 28 of 29 senators voting in favor.  The bill requires insurers to cover insulin with no deductible at the lowest possible co-pay.

Explosion kills man in Brigham City

A man is dead following an explosion at a warehouse in Brigham City.  Witnesses called 911 yesterday morning after hearing the blast at HyPerComp Engineering near 150 South and 800 West. 

Bill moving forward for warning label on pornographic materials

A bill that would require pornographic materials to carry a warning label is heading to the governor's desk.  House Bill 243 from Republican Representative Brady Brammer passed through the Legislature, with some modifications. 

BYU professor receiving death threats

A finance professor at Brigham Young University has received death threats after a video of him went viral.  Last month, Jim Brau said he was happy with what were initial changes to the school's Honor Code to allow gay students to date. 

DUI charges dropped against BYU football player

A BYU football player is no longer facing charges in
an impaired driving case in Utah County.  The county attorney says the case against
Chaz Ah You has been dropped due to a lack of admissible evidence.