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While available vaccines have proven highly effective in controlling COVID-19 and its variants to date, the virus continues to spread — particularly among unvaccinated populations.
The Bear River Health Department has issued a public health order that would enable a “classroom test-to-stay program” in elementary schools across the Bear River region.
Helmet laws for motorcycles in Utah When it comes to reasons why people don't wear motorcycle helmets, Craig Swapp has heard it all. By: The PLACE and last updated 2021-07-15 16:10:08-04 It's motorcycle season! We talked with Personal Injury Attorney Craig Swapp about the current law about wearing helmets on motorcycles, whether you're the driver or the passenger. From the Utah Code: As of May 2017, no person under the age of 21 may operate or ride a motorcycle without protective headgear that complies with federal regulations. Those who don't comply will be cited. But, Swapp ...
Utah woman charged with “hate crime” for allegedly stomping on, throwing away pro-police sign In an unconstitutional attack on the First Amendment and the right to protest, a 19-year-old Utah woman is being charged with a hate crime after allegedly crumpling up and throwing away a “Back the Blue” pro-police sign in front of a cop. The Salt Lake Tribune first reported on an affidavit of probable cause submitted by an unnamed Garfield County police officer against the unidentified woman, who was charged last Friday. Local media reports confirm she is officially being charged with crim...
Independence Day celebrations are going forward with fireworks and all in St. George and Cedar City despite the region's severe drought conditions. St. George and Cedar City are both holding events with fireworks this weekend, although neither are on July 4 since it falls on a Sunday. St. George is holding its event July 3 at Town Square Park with the festivities going from 6:30 a.m. to midnight and Cedar City is throwing its parade at 9:30 a.m. July 5 and doing its fireworks show after the sun sets at the Cedar City airport. These controlled fireworks displays shouldn't cause any especia...