Public Health

In other news, a bat in southwest Utah tested positive for rabies, the first such case this year. And, Utah has a new custom license plate to celebrate America 250.

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, St. George ranked eighth for fastest-growing metros in the country, according to census data. And, restoration is underway for 27,000 acres burned by the Monroe Canyon Fire last year.

In other news, "Deserae's Law" will change how suspects of violent crime are charged if their victims die later on. And, four liquor stores in rural Utah are closing this week.

In other news, a new scam is targeting Utah workers who filed compensation claims. And, the Ogden Twilight concert series has announced this year's lineup.

In other news, Salt Lake City is entering a mild water shortage advisory — and other cities could follow in the coming months, with heat worsening Utah's already poor snowpack.

In other news, an aquarium and a gymnastics meet are two of the latest measles exposure sites in Utah. And, northern Utah travelers will see delays and closures this weekend.

In other news, three Utah cities were named some of the nation's "allergy capitals." And, former Utah congressman Merrill Cook died this week at age 79.

In other news, gas prices are up in the wake of U.S. attacks against Iran, but Utahns will likely get a reprieve this summer thanks to a temporary gas tax cut.

Idaho consistently ranks at or near the bottom of states in physicians per capita. A medical education partnership with the University of Utah hopes to change that.