Utah and National Updates

Elections, Politics, & Government

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Lindsay Aerts

Voters could see an increase in police presence at the polls

Growing tensions may result in an increase in the presence of uniformed officers at polling stations during mid-terms.
4 years ago
Draper City is suing, Geneva Rock, a mining company at the Point of the Mountain. The city is conce...
Jessica Lowell & Allie Litzinger

Draper City suing Geneva Rock, the mining company at Point of the Mountain

Draper City is suing, Geneva Rock, a mining company at the Point of the Mountain over concerns about what the company's mining activity will do to the area.
4 years ago
fairness pregnant...
Lindsay Aerts

Utah moms rally behind Fairness for Pregnant Workers Act

Utahns in the nationwide advocacy group Mom Congress are pushing for a fairness bill to give pregnant workers more federal protections.
4 years ago
First Lady Utah vaccine mandate...
Priscilla Alvarez, CNN

Biden touts climate package at Global Citizen Festival

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden addressed the Global Citizen Festival early Sunday, underscoring the administration's commitment to climate action
4 years ago
utah capitol - amendments b and c are expected to pass according to preliminary results...
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.
4 years ago
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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.
4 years ago
mini-bottles Utah liquor store...
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.
4 years 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.
4 years ago
Gov. Cox mental health...
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 years ago
old state flag shown, a group wants to repeal the new utah flag...
Sam 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 years ago
mike lee cpac bill of rights speech...
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 years ago
Steve Handy is pictured...
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 years 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 years ago
Rep joel Ferry, who is on the ballot this election, is pictured...
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.
4 years ago
Orem High School from Alpine School District is pictured. alpine school district split debate...
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.
4 years 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.
4 years 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.
4 years 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.
4 years 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.
4 years 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.
4 years ago
FILE photo: 2022 General Election debates will begin in October. (Photo University of Utah)...
Kira Hoffelmeyer

Just announced: General Election debate participants and locations

SALT LAKE CITY — Universities across Utah will host General Election debates this October. Ahead of the mid term elections, The Utah Debate Commission has determined who qualifies for debate, including an announcement that a candidate have at least a 10% polling rate to participate.  Utah’s Congressional Districts 2 and 4 will feature debates between […]
4 years ago
In his 60 Minutes appearance, President Biden said the pandemic is "over". (Photo by Alex Wong/Gett...
Kate Sullivan, Jamie Gumbrecht, Allie Malloy and Kevin Liptak, CNN

Biden: “The pandemic is over”

(CNN) — President Joe Biden said he believes the Covid-19 pandemic is “over” in an appearance on CBS’ “60 Minutes,” but acknowledged the US still has a “problem” with the virus that has killed more than 1 million Americans. “The pandemic is over. We still have a problem with Covid. We’re still doing a lot […]
4 years ago
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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 […]
4 years ago
President Biden Delivers Remarks On Reducing Gun Crime...
Allie Malloy and Kevin Liptak, CNN

Biden says it’s ‘much too early’ to make decision about running again

President Biden said in an interview that it's "much too early" to make the decision on whether he will run again for president in 2024.
4 years ago