Public Health

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.

Many districts already have an established plan, but a new bill would require them in every school. Experts say the plan could save hundreds of lives each year.

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.

Gov. Spencer Cox has proclaimed August as Immunization Awareness Month, aiming to boost vaccination rates and curb disease outbreaks.

As the Great Salt Lake continues to drop to near record-breaking levels, forced conservation measures are underway to address the drop's many impacts.

In 2003, when Salt Lake City started adding fluoride to its water, Dr. Brent Larson had been practicing dentistry for 20 years. We asked him about the long-term effects of Utah's fluoride ban.

In other news, LED lights are being installed at intersections across the state to improve safety.

Utah has a new law, which ushers in a tool to help law enforcement identify high-risk cases of domestic violence. Experts say while the passage of Senate Bill 117 will help save lives, cuts in federal funding for service providers may present difficulties.