Collin Binkley, Associated Press
Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit alleging antisemitism at Harvard University
A federal judge in Boston dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit accusing Harvard University of turning a blind eye to harassment of Jewish students.1 day ago
Sam Metz and Aref Tufaha, Associated Press
Israeli settlers’ siege of Palestinian homes draws a sharp US rebuke
For five nights, Israeli settlers surrounded three Palestinian homes on the outskirts of a town in the occupied West Bank.1 day ago
Steven Sloan, Associated Press
Kennedy Center votes to restore Trump’s name and close for 2 years, challenging a judge’s order
President Trump's allies on the Kennedy Center board took new steps to commemorate him with physical changes to the iconic performing arts institution that could defy a federal court order.1 day ago
Lauren Irwin, Deseret News
Utah teen named winner in Trump’s Patriot Games, receives 6-figure prize
Sixteen-year-old Rockwell Myers on Tuesday evening was named the winner among the male athletes who participated in the Patriot Games,1 day ago
Don Brinkerhoff, KSL
Coal’s economic impact on Carbon and Emery counties
Carbon and Emery counties would be economically devastated if the Hunter and Huntington coal-powered plants were to shut down, a review by the University of Utah and the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute found.2 days ago
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News
Mike Lee says migrants are exploiting children to cross the border. His new bill wants to change that
Utah Sen. Mike Lee is seeking ways to close what he views as loopholes in federal immigration law that allow adults to take advantage of children to enter the United States illegally.2 days ago
Adam Small, KSL
Great Salt Lake not expected to hit new low in 2026; but what if it does in the future?
At 4,190.4 feet above sea level, Utah's Great Salt Lake is quickly approaching its second-lowest level ever recorded. But on the brighter side, water officials say we'd have already h it a record low if not for the work done by Utahns to conserve.2 days ago
Eric Cabrera
Data centers could initially lower some Utah property taxes – then create a ‘boomerang effect’
A new analysis shows that a multibillion-dollar data center moving into a Utah community could initially lower property taxes for existing property owners. But that relief may not last.4 days ago
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News
Senate leaves for 5-week recess without passing Mike Lee’s election bill
The Senate adjourned for its annual August recess Saturday morning, leaving town without making headway on a number of bills it initially teed up for consideration.4 days ago
Matthew Perrone, AP Health Writer
Trump officials propose new requirements for food additives and ingredients
U.S. health officials want a rule change requiring food manufacturers to notify regulators before introducing new ingredients or additives into processed food.4 days ago
Eva Terry, Deseret News
Can we keep AI from risking national security?
Utah Rep. Celeste Maloy has entered the AI regulatory battle, as many Americans continue to ask who wields ultimate power: the government or artificial intelligence.7 days ago
Tim Vandenack, KSL
Immigrant advocates picket against immigrant detainee flights at Salt Lake airport
Local immigrant advocates protest regular flights in and out of Salt Lake City International Airport by charter air companies hauling immigrant detainees.7 days ago
Michael Kunzelman and Bill Barrow, Associated Press
Appeals court rules Trump can’t build White House ballroom without congressional approval
A federal appeals court ordered the Trump administration to halt construction of its $400 million ballroom at the White House without congressional approval.7 days ago
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL
Utah secures victory in lawsuit over its prop betting law; prediction market plans to appeal
The prediction market Kalshi said it plans to appeal a federal court ruling issued earlier this week that allows Utah to enforce its new law banning proposition betting.8 days ago
Spencer Mahon
CHATBOT Act, AI protection bill backed by Utah Sen. Curtis, headed to Senate floor
The CHATBOT Act (Children's Health, Advancement, Trust, Boundaries and Oversight in Technology) Act was co-sponsored by Sen. John Curtis and advanced out of committee this week. It's meant to protect kids from the potential dangers of AI.8 days ago
Will Weissert and Rebecca Santana, Associated Press
Trump signs 2 immigration actions to limit birthright citizenship and curb ‘birth tourism’
President Donald Trump said Thursday that he'll try to limit the number of people who are born in the country who can become American citizens.8 days ago
Carter Williams, KSL
More than a ‘traditional park’? Salt Lake City unveils final vision for Fleet Block open space
Utah's capital city unveiled its final vision for the Fleet Block open space on Wednesday, which calls for a mix of amenities within a 2.4-acre space near the corner of 900 South and 300 West.8 days ago
Kevin Freking, Associated Press
McConnell says he’s leaving rehabilitation center to continue recovery at home
Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky said he’s been discharged from a rehabilitation center and will continue his recovery from home. The former Senate leader was first admitted to the hospital on June 14.8 days ago
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News
Over 20 Republicans join Sen. Lee’s bid to cancel recess unless Senate passes SAVE Act
Nearly two dozen Republican senators have publicly backed Sen. Mike Lee's bid to cancel or delay the annual August recess unless they pass SAVE, Lee's proof-of-citizenship and voter ID bill.8 days ago
Lauran Neergaard, AP Medical Writer
New kind of flu shot is on the way as the FDA approves Moderna’s mRNA-based vaccine
The FDA has approved a new flu vaccine for older people, the first made with the same mRNA technology that was key to ending the COVID-19 pandemic.8 days ago
Eric Cabrera
Sandy begins public push for proposed $21 million Crescent View bond ahead of council vote
Sandy residents are getting an early look at a proposal that could appear on November's ballot about a proposed $21 million bond to purchase the former Crescent View Middle School property.9 days ago
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News
Wildfire prevention emerges as a rare bipartisan priority in Congress
With wildfire raging across the West, blind to the political affiliations of those who are affected, lawmakers in Congress from both sides of the aisle are racing to find a solution.9 days ago
Tim Vandenack, KSL
O’Leary Digital, Box Elder County press court to dismiss data center foes’ lawsuit
O'Leary Digital and Box Elder County seek dismissal of the lawsuit filed against them by a coalition of Box Elder County residents pressing for a public vote on the O'Leary data center project.9 days ago
