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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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