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Seventy years ago this week, Utah joined the nation in celebrating the announcement that Jonas Salk's polio vaccine was safe and effective.

Why it mattered: Previously there had been up to 21,000 new U.S. cases per year of paralytic polio — overwhelmingly affecting young children.

Zoom in: Utahns were both jubilant and proud.

By the numbers: On average, more than 16,000 U.S. cases were reported annually in the years leading up to the vaccine's release.

The intrigue: Anti-vaccine sentiments have since become a point of conservative political identity, chipping away at childhood immunization rates in Utah and elsewhere.

Context: Childhood immunizations have sharply declined in recent years — including the polio vaccine.

The latest: President Trump's health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — who visited Utah on Monday to highlight the state's new ban on fluoride in public water systems — has falsely claimed the polio vaccine did not actually result in a drastic decline in infections.

Caveat: Kennedy has since vowed not to withdraw the polio vaccine's approval, even though one of his campaign operatives has petitioned the FDA to revoke it.

• During his Senate confirmation this year, he acknowledged the polio vaccine is safe and effective.

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Utah is losing nearly $31 million in childhood immunization and vaccination funding as part of broader cancellations of pandemic-era federal public health spending, per government data.

Why it matters: Utah's vaccination rates already are far below the 95% needed for herd immunity against highly contagious illnesses like measles and whooping cough.

Driving the news: A 42-page U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) document lists a sweeping variety of recently terminated public health grants, with about six pages dedicated specifically to awards for "immunization and vaccines for children."

Follow the money: Of those grants, Utah has lost $30.8 million of $66.4 million that health agencies were originally granted. That's part of more than $2 billion cut from $6.6 billion that was previously awarded.

What they're saying: "We're talking about contractors losing their contracts and not being able to get paid, people who were working on vaccination programs not there anymore, and all of the supporting infrastructure that these funds provided evaporated in an instant," says Josh Michaud, associate director for global health policy at health policy research and news organization KFF.

The big picture: The childhood vaccination cuts are part of a Trump administration effort to claw back billions of dollars in federal public health grants stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.

What we're watching: 23 states and Washington, D.C., filed a lawsuit on April 1 over the HHS grant cancellations, arguing the funding is essential for a wide range of public health needs.

SALT LAKE CITY- Long-time Utah Jazz PA announcer Dan Roberts will be retiring following the conclusion of the regular season, with his last game behind the microphone coming on Friday, April 11, against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Tonight against the Portland Trail Blazers, the Jazz paid tribute to the voice of the franchise with a touching video that featured former players describing the impact Roberts was able to have on the environment within Delta Center for so many years.

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After 46 incredible seasons, we celebrate Dan Roberts tonight and all the love he’s given to this organization ????????️????

Show some love for Dan ⤵️#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/pmGjLr7QqV

— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) April 10, 2025

Pregame, Utah Jazz head coach Will Hardy even talked about the effect he has seen Dan Roberts cultivate in just his three years in Salt Lake.

“It’s important because it can help dictate the energy of the crowd. It’s a voice, whether you’re intentionally focused on it or not, it’s going to be the sound that you know,” Hardy said. “Obviously, this tenure here speaks for itself, 46 years, over 2100 games. You know, on a personal level, it’s a voice I’ll never forget hearing for the first time over the loudspeaker, ‘and head coach for the Utah Jazz, Will Hardy.’ You know, he’s been a massive part of our fans’ experience in our home games.”

Roberts’ first game was in 1979, and his last will be in 2025, marking 46 years as the Utah Jazz PA announcer, making him the longest-tenured announcer in the NBA.

As a part of the tribute, Dan was given the opportunity to address the fans in Delta Center, signing off with his signature saying, “How ’bout this Jazz!”

The @utahjazz honor Dan Roberts midway through the second quarter in the penultimate game of his distinguished career as the voice of the franchise. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/gZXY94qOQ1

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) April 10, 2025

Honoring Dan Roberts

To honor Roberts, the Jazz will feature a special alternate broadcast on the Jazz+ streaming service showing the legendary voice executing his duties throughout he game.

Watch Dan Roberts himself call the game during tomorrow’s Alt-Cast on JAZZ+ ????????

Read more about our plans to celebrate Dan ahead of his final home game ???? https://t.co/nPyIVhTKXH#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/nsb9XKcxKy

— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) April 8, 2025

Roberts moved to Utah with his parents in 1952 before attending Skyline High School.

After graduating, Roberts began working as a radio DJ alongside legendary broadcaster Grant Nielsen who had been the public address announcer for the ABA’s Utah Stars before accepting a job in Seattle.

Roberts replaced Nielsen, voicing the Stars until the franchise folded in 1976, then became the in-arena announcer for the University of Utah under head coach Jerry Pimm.

When Sam Battistone chose to relocate the New Orleans Jazz to Salt Lake City in 1979, Roberts was hired to voice the team.

After 45 seasons, more than 2,135 games and more iconic calls than we could count, next season will be the final one for the longest-tenured PA announcer in the NBA.

Thank you, Dan Roberts. We can’t wait to celebrate you this year ???????? pic.twitter.com/zXk4Rj4fhx

— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) September 13, 2024

“I had to audition and get through the usual procedures,” Roberts told KSL Sports, “but that’s when it all started.”

During his run with the Jazz, Roberts has voiced over 2,150 games, including the NBA All-Star game in 1993 and 2023.

The Jazz will host the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday at 7 p.m. MST. The game will be televised on KJZZ, streamed on Jazz+, and heard on 97.5 The KSL Sports Zone.

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April 8, 2025

WASHINGTON – On Sunday April 6, 2025, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin traveled to Salt Lake City, Utah, to make agency announcements on drinking water and air attainment, visit the Kennecott Copper Mine, meet with elected officials, and participate in a Make America Healthy Again Commission event alongside U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy.

“It is a priority for me to work directly with the regions and states, instead of leading from behind a desk in DC. It is essential to learn about the top environmental issues Americans face in communities across the nation and what we can do at EPA to more effectively carry out our mission,” said Administrator Zeldin. “Yesterday’s announcements in Utah are a direct result of communications with leaders throughout our country regarding water issues and air attainment. It is imperative we work closely with states to ensure we are together in lockstep to Power the Great American Comeback.”

“States have told us loud and clear that outdated guidance was unnecessarily burdensome,” said Region 8 Administrator Cyrus Western. “Yesterday’s announcement is about cutting red tape and making it easier to demonstrate when foreign pollution is to blame so that states are not punished for things outside of their control. This will restore flexibility and minimize burden so that states can focus on real solutions for their communities not on paperwork exercises. This is a smart, practical step which enables states to target their resources in the areas that truly impact air quality.”

On Sunday, Administrator Zeldin toured Kennecott Copper Mine alongside Representative Burgess Owens (UT-04). This is the world’s largest open-pit copper mine. The Kennecott South Zone includes Bingham Mining District in the Oquirrh Mountains. The area includes Bingham Canyon open pit mine, associated waste rock dumps, Copperton Mill and many other historic sites. Mining activities at the site began in the 1860s and continue today. EPA is currently conducting a Five-Year Review (FYR) of the site to ensure that cleanup continues to protect public health and the environment. During this FYR, EPA will evaluate the site’s long-term protectiveness.

On Monday, April 7, 2025, Administrator Zeldin participated in a roundtable discussion hosted by U.S. Senator John Curtis (R-UT) focused on air attainment issues in Utah. They were joined by Representative Celeste Malloy (UT-02), and state and local officials. Prior to the meeting, Administrator Zeldin announced that EPA is rescinding its Guidance on the Preparation of Clean Air Act Section (CAA) 179B Demonstrations for Nonattainment Areas Affected by International Transport of Emissions. This guidance made it unnecessarily difficult for states to demonstrate that foreign air pollution is harming Americans within their borders. EPA intends to work with state and local air agencies to develop the evidence necessary to grant regulatory relief under CAA Section 179b. This announcement will give states needed ease and help Power the Great American Comeback.

Following the roundtable, the Administrator met with Lieutenant Governor Deidre Henderson (R-UT), U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Sean Duffy, Senator Curtis, and Representative Malloy to discuss ways EPA and Utah can improve the lives of Utahns.

Administrator Zeldin concluded the day at a roundtable with Secretary Kennedy focused on Making America Healthy Again. Utah State Legislators, Utah health officials, and University of Utah representatives were also in attendance. At the roundtable, Administrator Zeldin announced that the agency is expeditiously reviewing new scientific information on the alleged health risks of fluoride in drinking water.