FOX 13's Dan Evans reflects on the most impactful Utah news stories of 2021.
Just like 2020, the year 2021 will always be associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. To date, Utah has lost nearly 3,800 people to the virus.In January, Utah started the new year with a new governor. Gov. Spencer Cox was sworn in at a COVID-friendly outdoor ceremony in Fillmore.
After a mild winter, the spring of 2021 saw little rain. By July, the great salt lake reached its lowest level in recorded history. Scientists and state lawmakers are still grappling with how to preserve the lake and its ecosystem, which has ties to Utah's air quality and industries. In November, one of Utah's oldest institutions got a new name. After much deliberation, state lawmakers came to the conclusion that the term"Dixie" had too many negative connotations, and Dixie State University is now Utah Tech University.
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