Governor grants face mask requests for Grand Co., SpringdaleThe towns around Zion, Arches and Canyonlands National Parks can mandate face coverings.10:26 AM, Jul 02, 2020SALT LAKE CITY — Governor Gary Herbert has granted requests to mandate face coverings in Grand County and in the city of Springdale, FOX 13 has confirmed.The mandates go into effect July 3. The requests would encompass three of the state's biggest tourism hot spots headed into a long holiday weekend. Grand County includes Moab as well as Arches and Canyonlands national parks. Springdale is the gateway to Zion...…Governor grants face mask requests for Grand Co., SpringdaleThe towns around Zion, Arches and Canyonlands National Parks can mandate face coverings.10:26 AM, Jul 02, 2020SALT LAKE CITY — Governor Gary Herbert has granted requests to mandate face coverings in Grand County and in the city of Springdale, FOX 13 has confirmed.The mandates go into effect July 3. The requests would encompass three of the state's biggest tourism hot spots headed into a long holiday weekend. Grand County includes Moab as well as Arches and Canyonlands national parks. Springdale is the gateway to Zion...WW…

Salt Lake County Mayor's OfficeSalt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson sports a face mask in a video released by her office.6:23 PM, Jun 25, 2020SALT LAKE CITY — Governor Gary Herbert has granted requests by Salt Lake and Summit counties to mandate the wearing of face coverings in public to slow the spread of COVID-19.Mayor Jenny Wilson's office told FOX 13 they had been informed late Thursday that the governor would not make an announcement. She expected a decision to come Friday. However, FOX 13 confirmed through the governor's office he granted it."Face coverings are saving lives...…Salt Lake County Mayor's OfficeSalt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson sports a face mask in a video released by her office.6:23 PM, Jun 25, 2020SALT LAKE CITY — Governor Gary Herbert has granted requests by Salt Lake and Summit counties to mandate the wearing of face coverings in public to slow the spread of COVID-19.Mayor Jenny Wilson's office told FOX 13 they had been informed late Thursday that the governor would not make an announcement. She expected a decision to come Friday. However, FOX 13 confirmed through the governor's office he granted it."Face coverings are saving lives...WW…

Governor Gary Herbert met with legislative leaders Tuesday to discuss the possibility of a statewide face covering mandate.5:09 PM, Jul 07, 2020SALT LAKE CITY — Governor Gary Herbert met with legislative leaders to discuss the possibility of a statewide face covering mandate.The governor met with House Speaker Brad Wilson, R-Kaysville, and Senate President J. Stuart Adams, R-Layton, on Tuesday afternoon to solicit their input."We had a great discussion," Sen. Adams told FOX 13, declining to comment further about the meeting.FOX 13 is told the governor will meet with his COVID-19...…Governor Gary Herbert met with legislative leaders Tuesday to discuss the possibility of a statewide face covering mandate.5:09 PM, Jul 07, 2020SALT LAKE CITY — Governor Gary Herbert met with legislative leaders to discuss the possibility of a statewide face covering mandate.The governor met with House Speaker Brad Wilson, R-Kaysville, and Senate President J. Stuart Adams, R-Layton, on Tuesday afternoon to solicit their input."We had a great discussion," Sen. Adams told FOX 13, declining to comment further about the meeting.FOX 13 is told the governor will meet with his COVID-19...WW…

Banjo websiteThe homepage of Utah-based tech company Banjo's website.11:43 AM, Apr 28, 2020SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Attorney General's Office said Tuesday it was suspending a $20 million contract it had with the surveillance system Banjo after an online report detailed the company founder's history with a white supremacist group and a shooting at a synagogue."The Utah Attorney General’s office is shocked and dismayed at reports that Banjo’s founder had any affiliation with any hate group or groups in his youth. Neither the AG office nor anyone in the AG’s office were aware of...…Banjo websiteThe homepage of Utah-based tech company Banjo's website.11:43 AM, Apr 28, 2020SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Attorney General's Office said Tuesday it was suspending a $20 million contract it had with the surveillance system Banjo after an online report detailed the company founder's history with a white supremacist group and a shooting at a synagogue."The Utah Attorney General’s office is shocked and dismayed at reports that Banjo’s founder had any affiliation with any hate group or groups in his youth. Neither the AG office nor anyone in the AG’s office were aware of...WW…

Federal authorities have leveled a complaint against the state of Utah and some of the state's top public safety officials, alleging millions of dollars in grant fraud.8:20 AM, Apr 13, 2020SALT LAKE CITY — Federal authorities have leveled a complaint against the state and some of Utah's top public safety officials, alleging millions of dollars in grant fraud.In a complaint quietly filed in U.S. District Court over the weekend, the U.S. Attorney's Office for Utah sued the state and some of its top officials, including:In the complaint, federal prosecutors allege the state and the...…Federal authorities have leveled a complaint against the state of Utah and some of the state's top public safety officials, alleging millions of dollars in grant fraud.8:20 AM, Apr 13, 2020SALT LAKE CITY — Federal authorities have leveled a complaint against the state and some of Utah's top public safety officials, alleging millions of dollars in grant fraud.In a complaint quietly filed in U.S. District Court over the weekend, the U.S. Attorney's Office for Utah sued the state and some of its top officials, including:In the complaint, federal prosecutors allege the state and the...WW…

12:03 PM, Aug 17, 2020SALT LAKE CITY — Rapper Kanye West has filed -- and qualified -- to appear on the November ballot in Utah in the presidential race.The Utah Lt. Governor's Office confirmed to FOX 13 on Monday that West had filed the necessary paperwork and 1,000 signatures to appear on the ballot. He and his running mate, Michelle Tidball, will appear on the ballot as "unaffiliated" meaning they belong to no particular party. The signatures were verified by county clerks.Both listed a Cody, Wyoming address in their paperwork. The state elections office said West did not...…12:03 PM, Aug 17, 2020SALT LAKE CITY — Rapper Kanye West has filed -- and qualified -- to appear on the November ballot in Utah in the presidential race.The Utah Lt. Governor's Office confirmed to FOX 13 on Monday that West had filed the necessary paperwork and 1,000 signatures to appear on the ballot. He and his running mate, Michelle Tidball, will appear on the ballot as "unaffiliated" meaning they belong to no particular party. The signatures were verified by county clerks.Both listed a Cody, Wyoming address in their paperwork. The state elections office said West did not...WW…

3:42 PM, Jul 28, 2020SALT LAKE CITY — Utah's Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control has hit a milestone -- a half-billion dollars in sales.That's despite a global pandemic that has crippled other sectors of Utah's economy. Financial numbers presented to the DABC commission on Tuesday showed that in fiscal year 2020, the agency took in $500,324,118 in sales.The numbers are preliminary, but show the agency is withstanding a number of factors. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the DABC to reduce store hours to keep staffing up (and, in some cases, close stores when an employee tests...…3:42 PM, Jul 28, 2020SALT LAKE CITY — Utah's Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control has hit a milestone -- a half-billion dollars in sales.That's despite a global pandemic that has crippled other sectors of Utah's economy. Financial numbers presented to the DABC commission on Tuesday showed that in fiscal year 2020, the agency took in $500,324,118 in sales.The numbers are preliminary, but show the agency is withstanding a number of factors. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the DABC to reduce store hours to keep staffing up (and, in some cases, close stores when an employee tests...WW…

FOX 13 file image9:49 AM, May 22, 2020SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes and Treasurer David Damschen are calling on Congress to pass a bill that allows marijuana-related businesses to access the banking system.In a letter signed by 34 state attorneys general, Reyes urged support of the Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act. In a statement to FOX 13, Reyes said it would help Utah's newly up-and-running medical cannabis dispensaries."Utah worked hard to find a sensible, humane and balanced approach to medical marijuana policy. But current federal law prevents...…FOX 13 file image9:49 AM, May 22, 2020SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes and Treasurer David Damschen are calling on Congress to pass a bill that allows marijuana-related businesses to access the banking system.In a letter signed by 34 state attorneys general, Reyes urged support of the Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act. In a statement to FOX 13, Reyes said it would help Utah's newly up-and-running medical cannabis dispensaries."Utah worked hard to find a sensible, humane and balanced approach to medical marijuana policy. But current federal law prevents...WW…

5:02 PM, Apr 14, 2021SALT LAKE CITY  — Utah may be a few weeks away from lifting longstanding health restrictions put in place by the COVID-19 pandemic.The bill, for virus cases, hospitalizations and vaccinations. Right now, the latest figures show that Utah has met two of the three most critical under the law."We’re probably three weeks, maybe four weeks away," House Speaker Brad Wilson, R-Kaysville, said in an interview with FOX 13 on Wednesday., which . The Utah State Legislature passed the bill earlier this year. While Governor Spencer Cox was somewhat critical of it, Under...…5:02 PM, Apr 14, 2021SALT LAKE CITY  — Utah may be a few weeks away from lifting longstanding health restrictions put in place by the COVID-19 pandemic.The bill, for virus cases, hospitalizations and vaccinations. Right now, the latest figures show that Utah has met two of the three most critical under the law."We’re probably three weeks, maybe four weeks away," House Speaker Brad Wilson, R-Kaysville, said in an interview with FOX 13 on Wednesday., which . The Utah State Legislature passed the bill earlier this year. While Governor Spencer Cox was somewhat critical of it, Under...WW…

NewsLocal News3:22 PM, Oct 04, 2023SALT LAKE CITY — A citizen ballot initiative that sought to put wine and spirits on grocery and convenience store shelves and make other big changes to Utah liquor laws will not go forward.Jeff Carter, the author of the "Citizens' Initiative to Amend and Modify Title 32B," told FOX 13 News on Wednesday he had decided to abandon it after running into problems securing funding to mount a campaign to gather signatures to qualify for the ballot and get it passed."As I come to find out, getting it funded fully to move forward was really the most difficult. I...…NewsLocal News3:22 PM, Oct 04, 2023SALT LAKE CITY — A citizen ballot initiative that sought to put wine and spirits on grocery and convenience store shelves and make other big changes to Utah liquor laws will not go forward.Jeff Carter, the author of the "Citizens' Initiative to Amend and Modify Title 32B," told FOX 13 News on Wednesday he had decided to abandon it after running into problems securing funding to mount a campaign to gather signatures to qualify for the ballot and get it passed."As I come to find out, getting it funded fully to move forward was really the most difficult. I...WW…