Utah Legislature focusing on police reform and ranked-choice voting at midpoint of session
Lawmakers ponder bills on police reform and ranked-choice voting as the Utah Legislature comes to the midpoint of the session.6 years ago
Utah officials watch for COVID-19 variants, say UK strain not dominant yet
"We're actually watching for signs and signals that we may be having variants in the community, like possible reinfection rates or failure rates."6 years ago
Coach Mark Pope looks ahead to NCAA tournament like no other
BYU men's basketball coach Mark Pope said preparing for the NCAA Tournament requires adjustments all the time, such as COVID testing three times a week.6 years ago
Dave & Dujanovic: When protesters turn into a violent mob
What happens to turn protesters into a violent mob? We asked a legal analyst and defense attorney on Dave & Dujanovic.6 years ago
Dave & Dujanovic: Flu numbers in Utah are way down
Measures to stop the spread of OCVID-19 are also keep the flu from jumping from host to host this year, a Utah infectious disease specialist says.6 years ago
COVID long-haulers want their stories to be part of the big picture
A group of Utah Covid long-haulers, those who have been suffering the long-term effects of coronavirus, want their stories to be part of the discussion.6 years ago
A third of Salt Lake City students opt to stay online
Roughly 35 percent of students opted to stick with the online learning option even after Salt Lake City Schools resumed in-person classes.6 years ago
Solar panels dirty from Friday’s mud storm? Call in the cleaners
A Sandy company is fielding many calls from businesses and residents after a dirt storm last week fouled solar panels which can interrupt their efficiency.6 years ago
Ah ah CHOO! Pollen season starting earlier, lasting longer
Scientists at the University of Utah have found that because of climate change, pollen season is starting earlier, lasting longer and is more severe.6 years ago
Some Utah legislative staffers get COVID-19 vaccine priority
A spokesperson said those staffers are integral to the legislative process and their working conditions made them vulnerable to COVID-19 exposure.6 years ago
Money Making Sense: Why you may need a CPA to do your taxes
Between stimulus checks and life events, your taxes might be more complicated this year -- but does that really mean you need to hire a CPA?6 years ago
After deadly slides, avalanche danger still remains high
The avalanche danger in northern Utah isn't going away anytime soon, says KSL Meteorologist Kristen Van Dyke who6 years ago
Dave & Dujanovic: Bill would raise minimum wage in Utah to $15 an hour by 2026
A Magna lawmaker wants to raise the minimum wage in the state to $12 an hour by July and hike in again to $15 an hour by 2026.6 years ago
Utah bill would make Dad pay half of pregnant Mom’s medical costs
A mom's medical costs for delivering her baby would be shared with the biological father, under a Highland, Utah Republican's legislation.6 years ago
State senator’s bill would give Utah’s electoral votes to the winner of US popular vote
A state senator wants Utah to elect the next president by popular vote, effectively working around the Electoral College system in the state.6 years ago
Opinion: Don’t just do something, stand there – a lesson from the fridge
We get so caught up in our mad dash to fix something quickly that we forget sometimes the smart move is not to do something, but to stand there and think.6 years ago
Dave & Dujanovic: Stylists say bill makes their hair stand on end
A Utah lawmaker explains his stylists bill would eliminate the state licensing requirement for a person to only shampoo, style and blow-dry hair.6 years ago
Dave & Dujanovic: What Biden’s vaccine plan means for Utah
A state immunizations expert discusses President Joe Biden's plan to increase the number of vaccine doses to states and what that means for Utahns.6 years ago
Police change Big Cottonwood Canyon closure policy after wreck
The change comes after an accident up Big Cottonwood Canyon on Sunday which shut down both directions of traffic for hours.6 years ago
Yes, states have their own impeachment process. Here’s how it works in Utah.
The impeachment process in Utah looks much like it does at the federal level. It's a process through which the legislature can investigate state officers.6 years ago
Why are there nine justices on the Supreme Court?
Why have there always been nine justices on the US Supreme Court? Why can't there be more or fewer justices? Answer: It hasn't and it can.6 years ago
Impeachment: Can the Senate try an ex-president?
Donald Trump is the first president ever to be impeached twice, but the Constitution is less clear on holding the impeachment trial of an ex-president.6 years ago
Explainer: Democracy vs. Republic
Is this country a republic or a democracy? The United States is a representative democracy in which the government is elected by citizens.6 years ago