State lawmakers and a district judge will be watching as the Salt Lake City school board meets tonight to see if it decides whether junior high and high school students can return for in-person learning next month.A ruling from the court and a pending bill will both be based on whatever action comes out of the meeting.The board had previously voted to delay reopening secondary … [Read more...] about Salt Lake City School District to decide when junior high and high school can resume in person
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Report: Downtown Salt Lake headed for growth despite losing millions in vistor spending from COVID-19
SALT LAKE CITY — Despite setbacks — including a devastating windstorm, an earthquake and a pandemic – downtown Salt Lake City continues to grow, according to data released by the Downtown Alliance Tuesday in its 2020 State of Downtown report."Salt Lake City is well-positioned among western U.S. cities to attract talent, employers and capital," Kim Abrams, a vice president at … [Read more...] about Report: Downtown Salt Lake headed for growth despite losing millions in vistor spending from COVID-19
Biden inauguration rehearsal paused amid US Capitol lockdown
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Federal Prisons On Lockdown Because Of ‘Current Events’
Enlarge this image The federal prison complex in Terre Haute, Ind., is pictured in August 2020. All federal prisons in the United States have been placed on lockdown. Law enforcement agencies are taking measures in the aftermath of Jan. 6 insurrection and over concerns of more violence. Michael Conroy/AP hide caption toggle caption Michael Conroy/AP Authorities … [Read more...] about Federal Prisons On Lockdown Because Of ‘Current Events’
Saved once by fed help, Salt Lake business owner hopes new PPP can get her across pandemic finish line
SALT LAKE CITY — Last year, when the COVID-19 outbreak initially struck, Marci Rasmussen's downtown floral shop was one those businesses that felt the direct impact."I immediately laid everybody off," she said. That meant all but one of her 15 employees.Surviving the coronavirus pandemic as a small business has been particularly challenging. For those that were able to make it, … [Read more...] about Saved once by fed help, Salt Lake business owner hopes new PPP can get her across pandemic finish line