Children's Health

Warm weather helped slow Utah's outbreak, which had become the epicenter of outbreaks in the U.S. But the Utah State Epidemiologist still takes issue with even a single case in the state.

A new study found that when classroom temperatures climbed above 73 degrees, students' learning suffered. The higher the temperature, the more pronounced the problem.

In other news, Utah health officials are urging families to vaccinate against measles ahead of the school year. And, a British driver broke another land speed record at the Bonneville Salt Flats.

In other news, $18 million is going to recovery efforts for the area impacted by the Cottonwood Fire. And, the neonatal intensive care unit is getting an upgrade at Ogden Regional Medical Center.

That's according to the latest Kids Count Data Book, which measures factors like education and community. However, advocates say there are some areas Utah needs to focus more on.

Wasatch County health officials confirmed one case at Old Mill Elementary School and another at Timpanogos Middle School. They're two of 671 confirmed cases of measles in Utah in the last year.

Utah has now passed 600 confirmed measles cases since the outbreak began last June. The state is currently the epicenter of measles outbreaks in the U.S.

In other news, a specialized treatment for blood cancers is now available at St. George Regional Hospital. And, Utah farmers affected by drought can get $100,000 in relief loans.

Limited storage space has prevented the northern Utah nonprofit from accepting large donations.

Utah kids will be heading back to the classroom this month and experts are sharing tips to ensure a smooth transition from summer to school year.