Utah and National Updates

Elections, Politics, & Government

In his 60 Minutes appearance, President Biden said the pandemic is "over". (Photo by Alex Wong/Gett...
Kevin Liptak, CNN

Biden pays respects to Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Hall

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden on Sunday paid their respects to Queen Elizabeth II, whose coffin has been lying in state at London's Westminster Hall.
4 years 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.
4 years 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.
4 years ago
Summit County Facebook posted a boil order for Kamas City this morning....
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.
4 years 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.
4 years 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.
4 years ago
utah smoky skies...
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 […]
4 years ago
FILE - An aerial view of President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate Aug. 10, 2022, in Palm Beach, F...
Tierney Sneed and Katelyn Polantz, CNN

Special master appointed to review documents from Mar-a-Lago search; DOJ request to resume criminal probe rejected

A federal judge based in Brooklyn has been assigned as the special master to examine documents seized during the Mar-a-Lago search.
4 years ago
Sen. Mike McKell, R-Spanish Fork, told KSL NewsRadio on Thursday that the student loan forgiveness ...
Allie Litzinger

Utah leader says student loan forgiveness plan will hurt everybody

Governors from 22 states, including Utah, sent a letter to President Biden opposing the student loan forgiveness plan. Utah Sen. Mike McKell (R-Spanish Fork) says the plan will hurt everybody.
4 years ago
A Utah lawmaker wants to create a new alert system for missing people who have certain disabilities...
Lindsay Aerts, Kira Hoffelmeyer and Mark Jones

Utah lawmakers issue stern warning to doctors about abortion

A stern warning from two Utah lawmakers was issued
4 years ago
Alkonis japan Mike Lee...
Simone Seikaly

Sen. Lee calls for immediate release of jailed Navy Lt. Ridge Alkonis

Lee joined Alkonis' friends and family at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, just days after a demonstration at the Utah Capitol.
4 years ago
Hannah Rios votes at the Salt Lake County Government Center in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, June 28, ...
Lindsay Aerts

Voter registration among women is up, Utah not tracking

The number of women registering to vote has gone up in many states in response to the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
4 years ago
Photo credit: Screenshot from Iron County Care & Share Facebook page....
Mark Jones

Iron County organizations receive funding for affordable housing

In an effort to create more housing, two Iron County organizations have received a $6 million grant as part the American Rescue Plan. Funding for the grant also came from Utah Office of Homeless Services.
4 years ago
cyber security ring hackers...
Curt Gresseth

Utah city loses over $1M to cyber-hack. Computer-security expert shares tips on how not to be a victim

The City of Eagle Mountain announced Monday it had fallen victim of a cyber-hack and had accidentally paid thieves -- instead of a trusted vendor working with the city -- $1.13 million. A computer-security expert tells you what steps to take to make sure you do not become a victim to cyber-criminals.
4 years ago
Senator Mike Lee is among those working on an amendment to protect religious liberties in The Respe...
Lindsay Aerts

Sen. Mike Lee working on religious liberty amendments in bill to codify gay marriage

Senator Mike Lee is among those working on an amendment to protect religious liberties in The Respect for Marriage Act bill.
4 years ago
This upcoming week and weekend several refugees will participate in a naturalization ceremony to be...
Adam Small

Utah Legislature approves $55 million for affordable housing

Homelessness advocates had asked the legislature for over $160 million for affordable housing units.
4 years ago
President Joe Biden speaks outside Independence Hall, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP...
Chris Cillizza, CNN Editor-at-large

Another Democratic candidate pours cold water on Joe Biden 2024

Another Democratic candidate, Rep. Tim Ryan of Ohio, says that it is time for a generational move in leadership in both the Republican and Democratic parties.
4 years ago
The House of Representatives will return to work this week following the August recess with a gover...
Clare Foran, Kristin Wilson and Annie Grayer, CNN

3 things to watch as the House returns to Washington

Items to keep an eye on as the House of Representatives return to work in Washington this week.
4 years ago
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Curt Gresseth

Eagle Mountain accidentally pays cyber-hacker over $1 million

The city of Eagle Mountain was duped into paying a cyber-hacker more than $1 million. Posing as the vendor working for the city on an infrastructure project by hacking into an ongoing email thread, the swindler victimized Eagle Mountain.
4 years ago
Utah ranked one of the worst states to work in....
Alejandro Lucero and Waverly Golden

New study ranks Utah as one of the worst states to work in

A new study from Oxfam titled Best and Worst States to Work in America 2022 says Utah is ranked 44. 
4 years ago
Trump property Mar-a-lago is pictured...
Katelyn Polantz and Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN

Trump asks judge to reject DOJ’s request to continue to review documents seized from Mar-a-Lago

The filing is the latest attempt from Trump to muddy the perception of the investigation into the mishandling of national security documents after he left the presidency.
4 years ago
President Joe Biden pictured...
ZEKE MILLER and CARLA K. JOHNSON Associated Press

In a nod to JFK, Biden pushing ‘moonshot’ to fight cancer

Biden planned to urge Americans who might have delayed cancer screenings during the pandemic to seek them out swiftly, reminding them that early detection can be key to avoiding adverse outcomes.
4 years ago
Republican Rep. Louie Gohmert of Texas presented an honorary American flag recently flown above the...
Aaron Pellish and Marshall Cohen, CNN

Republican congressman presents convicted January 6 rioter with flag flown over US Capitol after her release from prison

Republican Rep. Louie Gohmert of Texas presented an honorary American flag recently flown above the US Capitol to a convicted January 6 rioter after she was released from prison Friday.
4 years ago
Herschel Walker, left, and Raphael Warnock are pictured in a split image. Photo credit: Getty image...
Gabby Orr, Dan Merica and Michael Warren, CNN

In Senate races across the country, candidates are locked in a debate over debates

As senate races heat up all over the country, candidates are locked in on a debate over debates.
4 years ago