Politics + Government

Trump declines to debate Harris again...
Amie Schaeffer

Trump declines to debate Harris a second time

Former President Donald Trump has declined to debate Vice President Kamala Harris a second time.
53 minutes ago
KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas goes over the ruling for Amendment D. (Utah State Capitol. KSL TV)...
Kennedy Camarena

Legal expert discusses the Amendment D ruling on Utah’s November ballot

A judge has ruled against publishing Utah's Amendment D on the November ballot. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas expands on what this means for Utahns.
3 hours ago
utah capitol building...
BRIDGER BEAL-CVETKO, KSL.COM AND LINDSAY AERTS, KSL TV

Judge rules Amendment D be voided from Utah’s November ballot

A judge has ruled Amendment D would be voided from Utah’s ballot. The ruling said the amendment on the ballot “shall be given no effect.”
6 hours ago
Ogden canyon valley...
Tammy Kikuchi

Unincorporated Ogden Valley residents to vote on becoming a city

Residents of unincorporated Ogden Valley will vote this November on whether they want to incorporate into a city.
22 hours ago
FILE -  Motorists drive past an oil rig set up alongside Interstate 20, July 7, 2022, in Midland, T...
ALEXA ST. JOHN and MELINA WALLING Associated Press

What to know about climate issues mentioned during the presidential debate

Amid a barrage of climate-infused weather disasters such as flooding and hurricanes, along with the shattering of heat records, wildfires and many Americans growing concerned about the planet’s warming, climate change was barely discussed during the presidential debate. When asked the sole debate question on climate Tuesday night, Vice President Kamala Harris said, “young people […]
23 hours ago
A judge has blocked the Utah Minor Protection in Social Media Act, Utah's social media law that wou...
Verl Johansen

Judge blocks Utah’s social media law

Utah's social media law would have required social media companies to verify user's ages, and place restrictions on accounts owned by Utah children.
24 hours ago
debate for governor...
Lindsay Aerts, KSL TV

Utah’s 2024 debate for governor features 3 candidates

Three candidates will participate in a debate to be Utah's governor.
1 day ago
Former President Trump and Vice President Harris in their first debate of the 2024 presidential rac...
Kyle Remund

First, possibly only, Harris-Trump debate covers abortion, economy and immigration

Former President Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris sparred on crucial topics in their first, and possibly only, debate.
2 days ago
"stand for our land" sign outside of utah public lands lawsuit announcement...
Mariah Maynes

Rep. Maloy says Utah public lands lawsuit could spark change

Following the filing of Utah's public lands lawsuit, Rep. Celeste Maloy said it could spark change in how decisions are made.
2 days ago
Signage at the media filing center ahead of tomorrow's presidential debate between Republican presi...
MICHELLE L. PRICE and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press

Harris-Trump presidential debate becomes the 2024 election’s latest landmark event

Tuesday's presidential debate will give Americans perhaps their most detailed look at a campaign that's been dramatically reshaped.
2 days ago
governor spencer and rep phil lyman debate, davis county clerk's office signature audit to be revie...
Daniella Rivera, KSL TV

Truth Test: ‘Lyman’ write-in candidate denies they were recruited, paid by Cox campaign

KSL investigates claims that write-in candidate Richard Lyman was paid by the Cox campaign to join the race for Utah's governor
2 days ago
The Utah Senate convenes in a special session to discuss Amendment D, a proposed change to ballot i...
Kyle Remund

Amendment D lawsuit hearing date set for Wednesday, September 11

The 3rd District judge has set a hearing date for a lawsuit seeking to block Amendment D from Utah ballots.
3 days ago
FILE: Dummy gun replicas are laid out during a free gun safety and awareness class during the Rocky...
Simone Seikaly

Iron County lawmaker may try again to create gun safety education for Utah students

Rep. Rex Shipp, R-Cedar City, believes Utah children that don't grow up in homes that teach gun safety, would benefit from his legislation
3 days ago
The Utah Debate Commission has released polling data and a debate schedule for the race for governo...
JACOB FREEMAN, KSL TV

Utah Debate Commission releases governor polling data, debate schedules

The Utah Debate Commission has released the dates for governor debates and polling data for the governor's race.
4 days ago
County government report from the Women and Leadership Project...
Heather Peterson

Number of women in county leadership positions increased, report finds

A new report from Utah State's Women and Leadership Project finds that women hold 46% of leadership roles within Utah's county governments.
6 days ago
The Capitol is pictured in Salt Lake City...
Clayre Scott

Group asks Utah court to remove Constitutional Amendment D from ballot

A group is asking the Utah Supreme Court to remove Constitutional Amendment D from ballots this November.
6 days ago
A voter drops their ballot in a ballot drop box during primary election voting at the Orem Public L...
Britt Johnson

Governors race faces new challenge with multiple candidates with the same last name

With multiple candidates in the Governor's race have the same last name of Lyman, could potentially cause some problems. Voters are worried.
7 days ago
Trump salt lake city...
Samuel Benson, Deseret News

Trump Utah fundraiser rescheduled for Sept. 14 in Salt Lake City

Former President Donald Trump has rescheduled a fundraiser in Salt Lake City for Sept. 14 after canceling an event in Park City.
7 days ago
Children who filed a climate lawsuit contesting Utah's fossil fuel policies listen as their attorne...
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com

Utah Supreme Court considering whether climate lawsuit filed by 7 children should be dismissed

Utah's Supreme Court is considering a climate lawsuit filed by children and whether it can be administered in court.
8 days ago
The Capitol is pictured in Salt Lake City...
Emma Keddington

Language of proposed constitutional amendment causes controversy

One specific word in the newly revealed language of the proposed constitutional amendment has garnered response.
8 days ago
How would you like to get classes on how to deal with a stressful election season? The University o...
Heather Peterson

Stressed over election season? The University of Utah may be able to help

How would you like to get classes on how to deal with a stressful election season? The University of Utah has what you're looking for.
8 days ago
Tom Sakievich, the current Utah County Commissioner...
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com

Utah County Commissioner Tom Sakievich resigns, citing cancer diagnosis

Citing a cancer diagnosis earlier this year, Tom Sakievich announced his resignation as Utah County Commissioner on Tuesday.
8 days ago
utah state capitol auditor signature-gathering process...
Becky Bruce

Auditor review of signature-gathering boosts confidence in primary

After a lengthy process and a few lawsuits, the review of signature-gathering in the Utah Republican Primary is complete.
9 days ago
utah capitol building...
Sam Herrera

New legislation in the works to address youth gang violence in Utah

A legislative subcommittee in Utah is taking a close look at what roles adults play in youth gang violence.
9 days ago