Utah
Paul Nelson
Gun bills sponsors say they will try legislation again
There’s always next year. That’s what some lawmakers are saying after their gun legislation didn’t get support on Capitol Hill.5 years ago
Matthew Brooks
Sen. Mitt Romney says his vote was about the balance of power
The freshman senator from Utah says that he voted to eliminate Pres. Trump's emergency declaration was a Constitutional issue.5 years ago
Mark Oliver, Paul Nelson and Becky Bruce
Compromise bill may save police pensions, but with a delay
The failure of lawmakers to approve tax reforms in 2019 appeared to derail a plan to restore police pensions -- but a compromise bill may have saved it.5 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Federal judge rules Diesel Brothers violated Clean Air Act
Diesel Brothers was sued in federal court. They may also have to pay $100,000 to clean air programs in Utah if they do not appeal the ruling.5 years ago
Mary Richards
A look at how public education fared in the 2019 legislative session
School safety and school funding were among the biggest education topics addressed by lawmakers during the 2019 legislative session.5 years ago
Mary Richards
Last day of 2019 legislative session
Thursday is the last day for Utah's 2019 legislative session, and it may not end until midnight. So far, lawmakers have passed over 400 bills.5 years ago
Becky Bruce, Marc Giauque and Kira Hoffelmeyer
Two charged with firearm violations in McCluskey murder
Two people are facing federal firearm charges in connection with the murder of a University of Utah track star, Lauren McCluskey.5 years ago
Mark Oliver
The Cradle Act: Mike Lee’s plan to ensure paid family leave for all new parents
The Cradle Act would ensure new parents get 2 or 3 months of paid family leave by paying for it by delaying their Social Security benefits.5 years ago
Mark Oliver
Olympia Hills development may be coming to Herriman after all
Herriman residents, in 2018, chased the Olympia Hills development project out of their town -- but now it might be coming back.5 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Snowstorm poses problems for school bus driver community
Being a bus driver today in northern Utah meant icy roads, clogged streets, cars and trucks cutting school buses off, and accidents between other drivers.5 years ago
Associated Press
Keeping inmates shackled during childbirth could be banned
The practice of keeping inmates shackled during childbirth was once common around the United States, but that's gradually been changing.5 years ago
Mary Richards
Hate Crimes bill gets final approval, heads to Utah Governor
Utah's Hate Crimes bill has now reached final approval, with a 22-3 vote on the Senate floor Wednesday morning. It heads to the governor's desk.5 years ago
Mary Richards
Police identify victims in Sandy shooting that left one dead
One person is dead and another is in critical condition after a shooting, and Sandy police are looking for whoever is responsible.5 years ago
TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer
Mitchell, Jazz back Westbrook, say Utah won’t condone racism
A day after the Oklahoma City Thunder standout directed vulgar comments — which were captured on video and went viral — toward two fans, the Utah Jazz responded by banning a fan from their arena. Westbrook also got support from Jazz star Donovan Mitchell, who said it wasn't the first time a racially motivated event happened at a Jazz game.5 years ago
Mark Oliver
“Cold” host Dave Cawley shares his theory on what happened to Susan Powell
Dave Cawley, host of Cold, shares his theory on what happened to Susan Powell and the role her husband Josh played in her disappearance.5 years ago
Kira Hoffelmeyer
Evacuation orders lifted for gas line break in Salt Lake
Evacuations have been lifted after authorities responded to a natural gas line rupture at 2100 S. and 2100 E. in Salt Lake City.5 years ago
Mark Oliver
Layton students give teacher a hero’s welcome on return from Afghanistan
When Andrew Olson, a teacher, a coach, and a soldier at Northridge High School, came back to his classroom, his students' reactions went viral.5 years ago
Mark Oliver
Utah lawmakers urge Congress to end Daylight Saving Time
Daylight Saving Time could become a thing of the past if Utah U.S. Rep. Rob Bishop's Daylight Act passes through Congress.5 years ago
Becky Bruce
Fan in viral video with Russell Westbrook gets lifetime ban from Jazz
The Utah Jazz and the Larry H. Miller Group, which owns the Jazz, say it will ban the fan who exchanged words with NBA star Russell Westbrook.5 years ago
Becky Bruce
Utah students protest after fall of conversion therapy bill
Protesters have called on Utah state leaders to denounce homophobia and transphobia after the collapse of a measure banning LGBTQ conversion therapy.5 years ago
Mary Richards and Becky Bruce
Legislature may bring back food tax in a special session
Republican leaders said they were still committed to tax reform, but this is the first time anyone has publicly said the food tax was on the table.5 years ago
Kelli Pierce
House passes bill raising taxes on vaping 86 percent
The 86 percent tax on vaping and e-cigarettes would be similar to what the state currently puts on other non-traditional tobacco products.5 years ago
Mary Richards and Cleon Wall
Westbrook, Jazz fan each explain their side in confrontation
Video shows Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook berating, swearing at and threatening to fight a Utah Jazz fan and his wife at a game Monday night.5 years ago
