Utah and National Updates

Elections, Politics, & Government

Salt Lake County DA Sim Gill...
Devin Oldroyd

Salt Lake County DA discusses Biden’s pardon of marijuana possession

Following President Biden announced pardons for thousands of people convicted of marijuana possession federally, Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill discusses what this means for the Beehive State.
4 years ago
An arch over a road reads "Val Verda"...
Aimee Cobabe

Val Verda moves closer to annexation into North Salt Lake

Val Verda is an area south of Bountiful and east of Highway 89. Davis County Commissioners voted to annex it into North Salt Lake last week.
4 years ago
President Joe Biden. 4-thousand Utahns will receive student debt relief from the US Government. Oth...
Kevin Liptak, CNN

Biden to pardon all federal offenses of simple marijuana possession in first major steps toward decriminalization

The president will also encourage governors to take similar steps to pardon simple marijuana possession charges at the state level.
4 years ago
State employees are awarded by Governor Cox for their exceptional service to the citizens of Utah. ...
Aubri Wuthrich

Governor Cox presents awards to state employees.

The Award of Excellence was created to recognize employees that go the extra mile and show exceptional dedication.
4 years ago
Utah 3rd district candidates...
Curt Gresseth

Utah debates: Here’s how 3rd District candidates stand on the issues (Rep. John Curtis (R) vs. Glenn Wright (D)

Incumbent Republican Rep. John Curtis will debate Democrat challenger Glenn Wright to represent Utah's 3rd Congressional District on Oct. 6.
4 years ago
threats election workers ballot count amendments utah...
Lindsay Aerts

Election threats reported in Utah, as other states still see ‘unusual’ levels

Utah election officials say they are not immune from the threats being reported against election offices nationwide.
4 years ago
An online marriage licensing portal has grabbed the attention of Israel, where historically marriag...
Elizabeth Weiler

New poll suggests marriage is dying

SALT LAKE CITY — A new Deseret News survey conducted with BYU shows a decrease in the number of marriages as well as people in relationships.  The survey showed that many Americans are concerned with the economy and inflation and fear their income won’t be able to keep up with basics like food and transportation.  […]
4 years ago
Signs in yards and area at the mouth of Little Cottonwood Canyon regarding the proposed gondola in ...
Allie Litzinger, Amie Schaeffer

In narrow vote, Salt Lake County Council votes no on proposed gondola

In September, Utah Department of Transportation recommended the gondola as a means to help ski traffic congestion.
4 years ago
spencer cox is pictured, he just signed a bill about domestic violence lethality assessments...
Mark Jones

Gov. Cox appoints John Luthy to the Utah State Court of Appeals

Cache County Attorney John Luthy has been appointed by Gov. Spencer Cox to serve on the Utah State Court of Appeals. Luthy has been practicing law since 2003.
4 years ago
Utah Senate candidate Evan McMullin is taking a political action committee and three television sta...
Michael Houck, KSLTV.com

Evan McMullin sues super PAC, three Utah news stations for defamatory ad

Utah Senate candidate Evan McMullin (I) is taking a political action committee and three television stations to court for a defamatory ad.
4 years ago
supreme court pictured, its new term has started and will hear new cases...
Aimee Cobabe

U.S. Supreme Court refuses to hear Utah case involving bump stocks

A Utah court case involving bump stocks will not be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court. The court declined to say why it won't take up the case.
4 years ago
Republican Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida said that he will vote against any potential congressional d...
Devan Cole, CNN

Rubio vows to oppose potential Hurricane Ian aid package if lawmakers ‘load it up with stuff that’s unrelated to the storm’

Republican Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida said he will vote against any potential congressional disaster aid for victims of Hurricane Ian if lawmakers "load it up with stuff that's unrelated to the storm."
4 years ago
first freedoms first...
Boyd Matheson

First freedoms: The interconnectedness of First Amendment rights

If all Americans do not put the first freedoms first KSL NewsRadio host Boyd Matheson says we will not have a sustainable, lasting republic.  
4 years ago
The National Archives has told the House Oversight Committee that certain presidential records from...
Whitney Wild and Katelyn Polantz, CNN

National Archives says it still doesn’t have all Trump White House records

The National Archives has told the House Oversight Committee that certain presidential records from the Trump administration remain outstanding, citing information that some White House staff used non-official electronic systems to conduct official business.
4 years ago
Lisa Garner. Photo credit Draper City....
Mark Jones

Lisa Garner has support of Draper mayor to become next city judge

Draper Mayor Troy Walker is seeking the appointment of Lisa Garner as the city's next judge. The appointment must be approved by the city council on Oct. 4.
4 years ago
US President Joe Biden announces student loan relief on August 24, 2022 in the Roosevelt Room of th...
Betsy Klein and MJ Lee, CNN

Biden administration kicks off student loan debt forgiveness process

The Biden administration began its efforts aimed at student loan forgiveness on Thursday.
4 years ago
A sign for the Food and Drug Administration is seen outside of the headquarters in July 2020 in Whi...
Jacqueline Howard, CNN

ALS drug gets FDA approval despite uncertainty about effectiveness

The US Food and Drug Administration approved a new treatment for ALS on Thursday.
4 years ago
Utah airbnb rentals rising interest rates affecting millennial home buyers...
Mark Jones

Eviction filings on the rise in Utah, compared to this time last year

The Rental Housing Association of Utah says eviction filings in Utah saw a 46% increase in the first six months of this year as compared to the same time in 2021.
4 years ago
cline alpine board...
Lindsay Aerts

At Alpine school board meeting, Natalie Cline claims district allows porn in classrooms

Whether Cline, from the Utah Board of Education, can speak at the Alpine district meeting (where she doesn't reside) was questioned.
4 years ago
Moss cell phone...
Lindsay Aerts

Lawmaker Moss again pushing to ban driving while holding a cell phone

Rep. Carol Spackman Moss, D-District 37, says she'll try again to crack down on driving with your cell phone in your hand.
4 years ago
Utah Democrats Gene Davis...
Simone Seikaly

Attorney for Sen. Gene Davis says Davis won’t resign from the Utah Senate

The Salt Lake County Democratic Party asked for Davis to resign immediately because of allegations of sexual harassment made against him.
4 years ago
election results...
Elizabeth Weiler and Chris Jacobs

New poll suggests voters don’t wan’t to see Biden or Trump on the ballot

SALT LAKE CITY — A new poll shows a high number of voters do not want to see either President Biden or Former President Trump on the upcoming 2024 Presidential ballot, some would even be willing to pay money to not. It is currently unknown if either Biden or Trump will run in 2024 as […]
4 years ago
(AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)...
Jennifer Hansler, CNN

US Embassy warns Americans to leave Russia

 (CNN) — The U.S. Embassy in Moscow issued a security alert overnight that urged U.S. citizens to leave Russia immediately while there are still options for departing the country. The alert comes in the wake of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s order for partial mobilization of Russian men to fight in his war in Ukraine. “Russia […]
4 years ago
Sen. Gene Davis...
Simone Seikaly

Salt Lake County Dems call for immediate resignation of Sen. Gene Davis

Salt Lake County Democrats say they've completed their investigation and determined that Sen. Gene Davis violated anti-harassment policies.
4 years ago