Behind the Headlines: Recap the news of the week with The Tribune and KCPW
(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Emily Kleber and Adam Hiscock, both hazard geologists for the Utah Geological Survey, measure an extensive crack or lateral spread at the Great Salt Lake on Thursday, March 19, 2020, following Wednesday's earthquake.
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake hits Utah, the largest earthquake along the Wasatch Front since 1962. No serious injuries or deaths were reported, however, the quake came at an uneasy time as statewide efforts aim to slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic continues to disrupt life in Utah. As of Thursday midday, the virus has infected 78 people in Utah with COVID—19, including Rep. Ben McAdams, who announced he tested positive on Wednesday.
At 9 a.m. on Friday, Salt Lake Tribune senior managing editor Matt Canham, Washington bureau chief Thomas Burr and news columnist Robert Gehrke join KCPW’s Roger McDonough to talk about the week’s top stories. Every Friday at 9 a.m., stream “Behind the Headlines” at kcpw.org, or tune in to KCPW 88.3 FM or Utah Public Radio for the broadcast. Join the live conversation by calling (801) 355-TALK.
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