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But resuming operations isn’t as simple as just opening the doors. Read More Courtesy of Celia Black Navajo Students And Teachers Say Hotspots Help, But Data Limits Cause Problems Waza_67 via Pixabay Science In Utah: A Community Effort 'I Will Never Lie To You': Trump's New Press Secretary Revives Briefing By Roberta Rampton • May 1, 2020 Updated at 3:11 p.m. ET Kayleigh McEnany did something on Friday that her predecessor at the White House never once did: She briefed reporters from behind the lectern in the cramped confines of the James S. Brady briefing room. McEnany, President Trump's fourth press secretary, took over the job less than a month ago from Stephanie Grisham, who had chosen to work behind the scenes, saying that Trump was his own best spokesman. Porch Portraits Bring A Salt Lake Community Into Focus By Emily Means • Apr 30, 2020 Courtesy of David Sullivan Listen Listening... / 1:40 Throughout Utah, communities have been finding creative ways to cheer each other up through the pandemic. There have been dog parades, bear hunts and sunny sidewalk chalk messages. One neighborhood is documenting the experience through photos. Best Friends Animal Society Purchases Southern Utah Lands Formerly Slated For Sand Mine By David Fuchs • Apr 29, 2020 David Fuchs / KUER ST. GEORGE — Best Friends Animal Society is the new owner of roughly 1,600 acres of former state trust lands outside of Kanab. For Immigrants Facing Deportation During COVID-19, Detention Poses Another Risk By Andrew Becker • Apr 29, 2020 Andrew Becker / KUER Listen Listening... / 4:48 Pedro Viera had one thing on his mind: getting to Las Vegas. And he needed the judge to know it. Utah Is Growing — Here's How Gubernatorial Candidates Said They Would Manage It By Sonja Hutson • Apr 29, 2020 Screengrab from the virtual debate Utah’s population is expected to nearly double over the next four decades , according to the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute. Utah Poison Control Center Seeing More Cleaning Product-Related Calls By David Fuchs • Apr 29, 2020 Antonio_Diaz via iStock The Utah Poison Control Center has seen a rise in the number of calls coming in about cleaning products, hand sanitizers and disinfectants. Moab Will Open For Business In May Following Plans Laid Out By The State By Kate Groetzinger • Apr 28, 2020 Courtesy of Howard Trenholm It's been more than a month since Red Rocky Bakery owner Howard Trenholm closed his business in Moab because he wasn't making enough money. But now that tourists will be allowed to visit again, he's getting ready to reopen — reluctantly. Utah Hydroxychloroquine Seller Hit With Price Gouging Complaint By Sonja Hutson • Apr 28, 2020 Moussa81 / iStock.com A progressive advocacy group has alleged Draper-based pharmacy Meds in Motion charged the state too much for 20,000 doses of a controversial anti-malaria drug used to treat COVID-19. People Who Don't Have COVID But Need Medical Attention Are Waiting Longer To Get Care By Jon Reed • Apr 28, 2020 Михаил Руденко via iStock Utah’s hospitals have seen a sharp reduction in patient admissions over the last two months. Across the Intermountain Healthcare system, for example — the largest in Utah — 50% fewer patients are going to the emergency room, according to Dr. Adam Balls, emergency department chair at Intermountain Medical Center. Judge Rules GOP Candidate for Governor Jan Garbett Can Qualify for Ballot With Fewer Signatures By Sonja Hutson • Apr 27, 2020 Brian Grimmett / KUER If Republican candidate for governor Jan Garbett collected at least 19,040 signatures — instead of the usually required 28,000 — by April 13, she would qualify for the GOP primary ballot under a federal court ruling announced Monday evening. Pages 1 2 3 4 … next › last » KUER Corrections Recent Story Corrections By KUER News • Apr 20, 2020 What's Behind The Push To Test Anti-Malaria Drug As A COVID-19 Treatment? Correction 6:09 p.m. MDT 4/20/2020: An earlier version of this story cited the wrong group as the source of the recommendation on hydroxychloroquine dosage. The Utah Department of Health made the recommendation, which was distributed by the Utah Medical Association to its membership. That recommendation was later rescinded. Evictions On Hold After Coronavirus, But Not For Everyone Correction 8:52 a.m. MDT 4/15/2020: A previous version of the story mischaracterized Gov. Herbert's temporary hold on evictions in the state. The freeze applies only to coronavirus-related cases. AM News Brief: Medical Volunteers Head To NYC, Utah's ICU Beds & Lee Endorses Huntsman For Gov Correction 4/13/20 11:50 a.m. MDT. An earlier version of this story incorrectly listed additional ceremony options. Read More RadioWest Diane Rehm On 'When My Time Comes' A conversation on death with dignity. More KUER is collecting stories of social distancing. Right now, we’re asking - if you’re out of work - how are you coping? Leave us a message at (801) 609-1163. Learn more View all of our thank you gifts available this spring. Click here Follow KUER on Twitter Tweets by KUER Local Headlines From KUER PM News Brief: Jan Garbett Lawsuit, Patriot Pay & Bryce Canyon By KUER News • May 1, 2020 Courtesy of Bryce Canyon National Park. Listen Listening... / 3:27 Friday evening, May 1, 2020 AM News Brief: A Dry April, Reopening Guidelines & Navajo COVID Cases By KUER News • May 1, 2020 iStock / TerryJ Listen Listening... / 4:14 Friday morning, May 1, 2020 More News Briefs Do you have questions? We’re finding the answers. LEARN MORE What's playing on KUER? Today's schedule Access your 2019 Tax Receipts Updates about outages and maintenance in our statewide broadcast network Learn more NPR News Israel's High Court To Decide If Netanyahu Can Form Government By Jason Slotkin • 6 hours ago Israel's top court is deciding if corruption charges should bar Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from forming a government. Birx On 'Stay-At-Home' Protests: 'Devastatingly Worrisome' By Jason Slotkin • 7 hours ago The coordinator for White House coronavirus response efforts says it is "devastatingly worrisome" to see crowds of demonstrators protesting stay-at-home orders while also refusing to follow social distancing guidelines or wear masks. Man Arrested For Camping At Abandoned Disney World Island By James Doubek • 8 hours ago Disney World has been closed since the middle of March, but that didn't stop a man from camping on an abandoned island at the park. A 42-year-old Alabama man was arrested on Thursday at Disney World's Discovery Island, telling deputies he was unaware he was trespassing and called the island a "tropical paradise," according to the Oran...