Utah and National Updates

Elections, Politics, & Government

Measure Great Salt Lake...
Devin Oldroyd

The Great Salt Lake is “struggling to survive,” according to expert

A new study says The Great Salt Lake could completely dry up within the next five years. Expert says the situation is dire.
4 years ago
a memorial with stuffed animals is pictured in front of the Haight home, a lethality assessment is ...
Sam Herrera

Lethality assessment: What is it and how can it help domestic violence victims?

A lethality assessment asks victims questions to determine the danger they might be in. Legislation requiring the assessment is on the table this session.
4 years ago
Rep. Kevn McCarthy (R-California) lost a 14th vote Friday night to become the next Speaker of the H...
Clare Foran, Manu Raju, Annie Grayer and Melanie Zanona, CNN

McCarthy elected House speaker after days of painstaking negotiations and failed votes

(CNN) — Kevin McCarthy was elected House speaker in the early hours of Saturday morning — a major victory for the California Republican that elevates him to a powerful position leading the GOP majority in the chamber and an outcome that followed days of painstaking negotiations and failed votes. To secure the gavel, McCarthy and […]
4 years ago
Rep. John Curtis, R-UT, says he sees a light at the end of the tunnel as the vote for House Speaker...
Simone Seikaly

Curtis: transparency and trust will break the speaker stalemate

SALT LAKE CITY — On Friday, the U.S. House of Representatives adjourned after a 12th round of voting failed to yield enough votes for Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-California, or any of McCarthy’s challengers, to take the House speakership. But as CNN reported, McCarthy flipped 15 votes Friday afternoon. The House is scheduled to resume voting […]
4 years ago
West Davis Highway...
Devin Oldroyd

January construction to watch out for on the upcoming West Davis Hwy

As 2023 ramps up, so will construction on the unfinished West Davis Highway. The project will bring construction to Centerville, Farmington, and more.
4 years ago
In a dramatic shift, Kevin McCarthy has so far managed to flip 15 votes on Friday in his bid to bec...
Clare Foran, Manu Raju, Annie Grayer, Melanie Zanona and Lauren Fox, CNN

McCarthy flips 15 votes as he fights for the speaker’s gavel

McCarthy is locked in a fight for his political future as he attempts to win the votes to become speaker of the US House of Representatives.
4 years ago
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 05: U.S. House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) cheers in the House...
Clare Foran, Manu Raju, Annie Grayer, Melanie Zanona and Lauren Fox, CNN

House to hold 12th vote in longest speaker contest in 164 years

Originally Published: 06 JAN 23 05:07 ET Updated: 06 JAN 23 12:57 ET By Clare Foran, Manu Raju, Annie Grayer, Melanie Zanona and Lauren Fox, CNN     (CNN) — Kevin McCarthy is locked in a fight for his political future as the California Republican attempts to win the votes he needs to become speaker of the […]
4 years ago
Utah Congressman Blake Moore feels everyone has a different dog in the fight. Meaning, some politic...
Elizabeth Weiler

Voting for house speaker, Utah representative weighs in

Utah Congressman Blake Moore feels everyone has a different dog in the fight. Meaning, some politicians won't change their minds about McCarthy for personal reasons.
4 years ago
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MICHAEL KUNZELMAN Associated Press

Capitol riot investigation growing 2 years later

More than 930 people have been charged with federal crimes related to the siege on Jan. 6, 2021, and the tally increases by the week.
4 years ago
Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., votes for himself for the ninth time in the House chamber as the Hou...
The Associated Press

McCarthy fails for 3rd long day in GOP House speaker fight

After three days and 11 rounds of voting, the Republican Party has yet to elect a new House speaker.
4 years ago
the state capitol is pictured, the utah supreme court is seeking more information about a redistric...
Lindsay Aerts

Bill would require Utah school districts to notify parents of change in student name, pronouns 

The potential pronoun bill's sponsor said it will prohibit school districts from creating a written plan about pronouns that doesn't notify parents.
4 years ago
headwear...
Lindsay Aerts

Religious headwear should not be prohibited according to one lawmaker

SALT LAKE CITY — A state lawmaker wants to make it illegal to ask students to take off religious headwear or clothing when playing school sports. Representative Candice Pieurcci said she’s running the bill after a group of Sikh students in her district were asked to take off their turbans or forfeit their game. Pierucci […]
4 years ago
Day one of Utah's legislative session is here. For the next 45 days, Utah's capitol hill will be bu...
Allessandra Harris

Keeping up on the 2023 legislative session

The 2023 Utah legislative session starts on Jan. 17. A website can help Utahns stay informed on what is happening during the session,
4 years ago
Rep. John Curtis (R-Utah) has won the GOP U.S. Senate primary nomination, according to the Asspciat...
Mark Jones

Rep. Curtis says Rep. McCarthy has experience to lead as House Speaker

Utah Rep. John Curtis says Rep. Kevin McCarthy has the experience to be House Speaker. This comes after McCarthy has failed to be elected after six rounds of voting.
4 years ago
Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy is seen after falling short of the necessary votes to become speak...
Mark Jones

House adjourns for second day without electing a speaker with McCarthy’s bid in peril

In his bid to become House speaker, Rep. Kevin McCarthy lost a sixth round of voting on Wednesday.
4 years ago
FILE: From left to right, Senator David Hinkins and Senator Karen Mayne have a discussion before th...
Kira Hoffelmeyer and Simone Seikaly

Democratic Senator Karen Mayne resigns from Utah Senate

Senator Mayne said her resignation comes as her health has taken an unexpected turn. She does not feel she can give full-time representation.
4 years ago
House Minority Leader-elect Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., meets with Senate Majority Leader Chuck S...
Shawna Mizelle, CNN

Hakeem Jeffries to make history as the first Black lawmaker to lead a party in Congress

In addition to being the first Black lawmaker to attain such a position, he also would be the first person voted to lead House Democrats to be born after the end of World War II.
4 years ago
utah capitol, a new bill heading to lawmakers will affect the utah sex offender registry...
Alexandrea Bonilla

New bill clarifies which minors will be placed on the Utah sex offender registry

The bill would add certain minors to the Utah sex offender registry. It would also define places that registered sec offenders are not allowed to visit.
4 years ago
The Salt Lake City Council Chair Darin Mano and Vice Chair Victoria Petro. (Photo: Salt Lake City C...
Mark Jackson

Government leaders sworn in for the new year

As Utah heads into the new year, a change in some leadership positions is taking place. Swearing-in ceremonies happened this week.
4 years ago
Republican Party failed to vote on a new House Speaker on Tuesday. An expert joins KSL NewsRadio to...
Mark Jones

Republican Party can’t decide on House Speaker. What does this mean?

Republican Party failed to vote on a new House Speaker on Tuesday. An expert joins KSL NewsRadio to discuss what this means.
4 years ago
Bill...
Hugo Rikard-Bell

New vaccination bill: what does it mean for those unvaccinated?

Today marks exactly two weeks to the start of the 2023 legislative session. State lawmakers are already hard at work on a vaccination bill.
4 years ago
LAYTON, Utah -- Police confiscated over a pound of cocaine and more than 10,000 fentanyl pills from...
Dan Bammes

Utah senator backs bill to legalize tests that detect fentanyl

Utah state senator, Dr. Jennifer Plumb introduced a bill that would legalize strips that test for fentanyl arguing the strips would save lives.
4 years ago
Facebook’s parent company Meta is considering whether to allow former President Donald Trump, pic...
Donie O'Sullivan, CNN

Facebook considering whether to allow President Trump to return, decision expected in ‘coming weeks’

A decision from the parent company of Facebook to allow former President Donald Trump back onto the platform should come sometime in the next few weeks.
4 years ago
the state capitol is pictured, the utah supreme court is seeking more information about a redistric...
Lindsay Aerts

Proposed Utah bill would make elected officials disclose foreign government gifts

Rep. Candice Pierucci, R-Herriman, said the bill came about after her own brush with a trip proposal.
4 years ago