Global June 2020

US Cities Brace For More Violence

Protests have continued in cities for six straight days in response to the death of George Floyd who died after a police officer pressed his knee against his neck for several minutes.

Global May 2020

Announcement From 3 Major Universities In Utah

The University of Utah, Utah State University and Southern Utah University are having students return to campus. Class sizes will be smaller and some classes will be online.

Global May 2020

College Student Wanted In Slayings Is Captured

Peter Manfredonia, who is a suspected in two slayings, has been captured by police after a six-day search. Manfredonia is wanted in one machete killing and one fatal shooting.

Global May 2020

Violent Protests Rock Minneapolis

For the second night violent protests took place in Minneapolis because of the death of George Floyd. A video shows a police officer kneeling on Floyd’s neck for eight minutes.

Global May 2020

US Death Toll Tops 100,000; Layoffs Hit 41M

As businesses in the U.S. gradually begin reopening or make plans to, the death toll from COVID-19 reaches 100,000 and total layoffs since mid-March reach roughly 41 million.

Global May 2020

Could Smaller Colleges Benefit Amid Pandemic?

Bigger may not always be better according to some smaller colleges and universities in Kansas City who say their size may help them weather the pandemic.

Global May 2020

Should You Watch The NASA, SpaceX Launch?

NASA will be conducting its first home launch in a decade, which would normally attract hundreds of thousands of spectators. COVID-19, however, may change that.

Global May 2020

Hall Of Famers Reach Out To Students

Anthony Munoz, Aeneas Williams and Darrell Green are doing a livestream to encourage middle school and high school students as part of the Strong Youth Strong Community program.

Global May 2020

Colleges Plan Fall Opening

No big lectures, mandatory face masks, and students being barred from leaving campus are just a few of the changes that colleges planning to reopen this fall may implement.

Global May 2020

$1.3B Contract For Border Wall Awarded

The largest border wall construction contract to date has been awarded to Fisher Sand and Gravel Co. The $1.3 billion contract is to build a 42-mile section of wall in Arizona.

Global May 2020

Graduation Ceremonies Draw Thousands

Some high schools are having their commencement ceremonies while trying to take precautions like giving the students masks and instructing them not to give each other high fives.

Global May 2020

US Heightens Border Enforcement

The following article explores the latest news regarding the pandemic, including the indefinite extension of a policy that quickly expels most migrants stopped along the border.