Published January 5, 2021 at 6:52 PM MST
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The University of Utah Athletics Department announced Tuesday it has set up a memorial scholarship to honor a former student athlete Ty Jordan. This story and more in Tuesday evening's news brief.
Tuesday evening, January 5, 2021
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Utah Governor Addresses How State Handled Coronavirus Pandemic
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox shared his hopes for the future during his inaugural address Monday. But the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic are ongoing. A recent report from The Salt Lake Tribune shows the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget, or GOMB, often butted heads with health officials over the pandemic response. Cox said GOMB has less of a role now, but he believes the tension between the health and budget officials was mostly good. Looking ahead, Cox is focused on more testing and the vaccine rollout. His goal is “that every vaccine that is received in the state of Utah will be administered within one week.” Read the full story. —