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Utahns are split in their opinion over how President Trump has handled the coronavirus pandemic.  A new poll from Y2 Analytics shows 45-percent say he's doing a "poor" job while 45-percent believe he is doing a "good" or "excellent" job.  ...

Dinosaur National Monument is increasing recreational access in response to advice from federal and local leaders and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to the National Park Service. The park will open in phases, and NPS is working closely with health authorities to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic ...

The Girl Scouts of Utah is partnering with Harmons to help them sell unsold cookie boxes amid the pandemic. Girl Scouts of Utah CEO, Lisa Hardin-Reynolds, says this deal will help wrap up this year's program for thousands of girls as stay-at-home orders influenced a cookie sale shortfall of more than one-hundred-thousand dollars ...

Governor Gary Herbert is moving to reopen more of Utah by reducing the state's coronavirus alert.  During a briefing on the pandemic yesterday, the governor said that the move to reopen some state businesses would only last if Utahns continued to practice vigilance against the spread of COVID-19.  ... Read More ...

All high school sports activities scheduled for the rest of the 2019-2020 school year have been canceled in Utah.  The state's High School Activities Association made the official announcement yesterday.  The cancellation came hours after Governor Herbert announced that there would be no further in-person classroom instruction in the state for the rest of the school year due to the coronavirus p

Two medical teams from Intermountain Healthcare are on their way to New York City in response to the COVID19 pandemic. The voluntary teams are each made up of 50 medical professionals that include respiratory therapists, nurse practitioners and physicians ...

Bryce Canyon National Park is closing in an effort to fight the spread of coronavirus in Utah, according to the National Park Service. National Park Service officials said they received a letter from the Southwest Utah Public Health Department Monday recommending a full closure of the park ...

 The National Park Service and the State of Utah is closing all public boat ramps on Lake Powell to protect employee and visitor health during the COVID-19 pandemic. NPS officials say this closure will remain in effect until Gov. Gary Herbert lifts the "Stay at Home" Directive or a determination by health officials is made that ramp operations can be conducted safely under CDC guidelines

In a letter sent to the Secretary of the Interior Mayor Jon Pike is encouraging the temporary closure of Zion National Park due to the pandemic. April 2, 2020 Mr. David L. Bernhardt Secretary of the Interior U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C Street N ...

Burger King is helping families during the coronavirus crisis with free kid's meals.  The fast food chain will give two with every adult meal.  It starts Monday but is only good for online orders.  Coupons can be found on Burger King's app and can be redeemed through April 6th. ...