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Utah Republicans are looking to ban transgender surgeries and other hormone-based care....

Mark Jones

Utah to receive additional $4.9 million from FEMA in response to COVID-19

FEMA has announced Utah will receive an additional $4.9 million to help with the housing costs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

3 days ago

Curt Gresseth

Former U.S. Attorney for Utah talks about what FBI can take off your cellphone

A legal expert joined Dave and Dujanovic to discuss how the FBI can obtain evidence of a crime from a cellphone.

3 days ago

Elizabeth Weiler

“Mini-bottles” could return to Utah state liquor stores

Mini-bottles haven't been on Utah state liquor store shelves for more than two decades. A public hearing will be held on the proposal.

3 days ago

The Biden administration is preparing for the possibility of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, left, and Flor...

MJ Lee, CNN White House correspondent

Biden administration prepares for Abbott and DeSantis to send more migrants to Democratic cities

The Biden administration is readying for more migrants to be sent to Democratic cities.

3 days ago

Mark Jones

Utah National Guard to host 67th annual Governor’s Day

The 67th annual Governor's Day will be held Saturday by the Utah National Guard at Camp Williams.

4 days ago

Samantha Herrera

Semifinalists for the new Utah flag design unveiled

The finalists for the new Utah state flag are on display at the Utah State Capitol, as well as in Logan and Cedar City through Oct. 5.

4 days ago

Mark Jones

Senate race between Lee and McMullin is tight as election day gets closer

According to the latest Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics survey, Sen. Mike Lee holds a two-point lead over challenger Evan McMullin Utah's U.S. Senate race.

4 days ago

Lindsay Aerts

A tale of two Steves: Davis County voters face confusion over two write-in’s named Steve

The write-in campaign by Rep. Steve Handy might face an added challenge now that a second "Steve," Steve Fershtut, has entered the race.

4 days ago

Utah court rules book pictured. Utah judges can be reviewed on a revamped site...

Kate Davis

New site helps inform voters on Utah judges ahead of election season

People looking to vote on Utah judges this election season have a revamped resource to look to. An official website provides summaries of judges.

4 days ago

Lindsay Aerts

Joel Ferry confirmed to be director of Department of Natural Resources

On Wednesday, Joel Ferry was confirmed as director of the Utah Department of Natural Resources by the Utah Senate. He still faces a lawsuit from Utah Democrats.

5 days ago

An Orem school, Orem High School is pictured....

Andrew Gordon

Bill to help with seamless transition, if Orem votes for its own school district

Utah Sen. Keith Grover (R-Provo) has opened a bill that would help with a seamless transition should Orem voters decide in November to split away from the Alpine School District and create its own school district.

5 days ago

Government contractors erect a section of Pentagon-funded border wall along the Colorado River. (AP...

Curt Gresseth

Yuma mayor talks about migrants illegally crossing into city: US has the laws to fix problem

An Arizona mayor talks with Dave & Dujanovic about migrants coming into the country illegally. He says the U.S. has the laws to fix the problems.

5 days ago

Biden pictured. He will address the UN on Wednesday...

Kevin Liptak, CNN

Biden returns to UN as world grapples with Putin’s latest provocations in Ukraine war

One of Biden's objectives in his speech Wednesday will be to stress the importance of maintaining unity among western allies in supporting Ukraine.

5 days ago

Gov. Spencer Cox announced Utah Court of Appeals Judge Jill M. Pohlman is his nominee to serve on t...

Mark Jones

Paul Tsosie appointed to Colorado River Authority Board by Gov. Cox

Attorney Paul Tsosie has been appointed by Gov. Spencer Cox to serve on the Colorado River Authority Board. Tsosie will serve to ensure Utah's American Native tribes have a say on policy concerning the Colorado River.

6 days ago

Former Vice President Mike Pence speaks at Utah Valley University in Orem on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 202...

Lindsay Aerts

In speech at UVU, former vice president discusses protecting freedoms

Former vice president Mike Pence gave a speech at Utah Valley University on Tuesday. He discussed freedoms that must be protected. He wouldn't say if he plans to run for President.

6 days ago

Vice President Mike Pence reacts to audience members after a roundtable with agriculture and food s...

Lindsay Aerts

Former Vice President Pence to speak at UVU

Former Vice President Pence is scheduled to speak at Utah Valley University on Thursday morning. KSL NewsRadio to stream.

6 days ago

RODRIQUE NGOWI, GISELA SALOMON and CLAUDIA TORRENS Associated Press

Surprise is key part of migrant travel from Florida, Texas

EDGARTOWN, Mass. (AP) — The chief executive of Martha’s Vineyard Community Services was wrapping up work when she looked outside to see 48 strangers at her office with luggage, backpacks and red folders that included brochures for her organization. The Venezuelan migrants who were flown to the wealthy Massachusetts island from San Antonio on Wednesday […]

7 days ago

Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson spoke Friday at a celebration in Blanding of the electrification of ...

Mark Jones

Leaders celebrate Westwater electrification, eyeing bright future.

Officials from around the state on Friday celebrated the transformation of the Westwater electrification.

9 days ago

a tax form, 1040, is often used to file taxes...

Curt Gresseth

Americans pay more in taxes than food, clothing, education and health care — combined

On average in 2021, American consumer units spent $15,495 on food, clothing and healthcare combined, less than the $16,729 spent on taxes, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics. Debbie thinks the figures are low. Dave said the report from the Bureau is a good example to show much Americans pay in taxes.

10 days ago

pleasant grove city cloudy water radium south salt lake water alert...

Mark Jones

EPA announces $63 million in federal funding for Utah’s drinking water

The state was awarded $63 million in federal funding from the EPA on Friday to help with water infrastructure repairs to such things as drinking water.

10 days ago

Reps. Joel Ferry and Calvin Musselman are pictured....

Lindsay Aerts

Democrats will ask Utah Supreme Court to rule on former Rep. Joel Ferry

A case involving former Rep. Joel Ferry and whether he violated the separation of powers will be taken to the Utah Supreme Court by Utah Democrats.

10 days ago

A crowd gathers in front of the Utah State Capitol on Friday, June 24, 2022, to protest the U.S. Su...

Elizabeth Weiler

Utah lawmakers clarify position on abortion trigger law after sending cease and desists to abortion providers

The letter signed by 22 lawmakers argues that even though the trigger law is on hold, abortion is still illegal.

10 days ago

Kira Hoffelmeyer and Chris Jacobs

Lawmakers signing abortion letter others stepping away

SALT LAKE CITY — A letter published and signed by multiple Utah lawmakers says they will charge anyone who provides abortions, despite the current hold on Utah’s abortion trigger law. And while several lawmakers signed the letter, others are changing their minds. In the letter, two sponsors of Utah’s trigger law claim that abortion remains […]