Utah and National Updates

Elections, Politics, & Government

President Trump raises fist...
By MICHAEL BALSAMO and MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated Press

Trump says he took the Fifth Amendment in NY investigation

Mr. Trump arrived at the New York Attorney General's offices on Wednesday morning and sent a statement later saying he declined to answer the questions.
4 years ago
Former President Donald Trump is pictured. The FBI just conducted a raid on his home....
Mark Jackson

Utah reaction to the FBI search of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate

The FBI search on former president Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home is prompting a lot of reaction. Two experts provide a local take.
4 years ago
Utah Rep. John Curtis discusses how a “stunt” by TikTok to influence House lawmakers just anger...
CHRIS JACOBS and Samantha Herrera

New bill from Rep. John Curtis takes aim at devices that can record unknowing consumers

The Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act is sponsored by Rep John Curtis. It will require companies to inform consumers if a device can record them.
4 years ago
the US capitol is pictured, the spending bill was just passed by the House...
MARK JACKSON and SAMANTHA HERRERA

Utah’s senators react to passage of Inflation Reduction Act

The Inflation Reduction Act passed through the Senate along party lines on Sunday. Utah's two senators both denounced the bill.
4 years ago
coronavirus aid package congressional races utah...
Alex Rogers, Clare Foran, Ali Zaslav and Manu Raju, CNN

Senate passes Democrats’ sweeping health care and climate bill

Democrats drove their election-year economic package toward Senate approval early Sunday, debating a measure with less ambition than President Joe Biden’s original domestic vision but that touches deep-rooted party dreams of slowing global warming, moderating pharmaceutical costs and taxing immense corporations.
4 years ago
President Joe Biden speaks about Ukraine in the East Room of the White House, Tuesday, Feb. 15, 202...
Donald Judd, CNN

President Joe Biden officially cleared to emerge from isolation following rebound Covid-19 case

 President Joe Biden was officially cleared to emerge from isolation Sunday after a second negative Covid-19 test, his physician announced.
4 years ago
Curt Gresseth

Subaru Outback outscores other midsize cars in new side-crash test

The 2022 Subaru Outback outscored six other midsize sedans in an updated side-crash test, which more accurately reflects real-world conditions than the previous test.
4 years ago
Four American white pelicans forage in Utah Lake on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. The Daybreak Water Compan...
Martha Harris

Low water levels at Utah Lake cause restrictions for Daybreak

The Daybreak Water Company says its secondary access at Utah Lake is restricted due to low water levels. However, a expert says those restrictions are in place for the health of the lake.
4 years ago
Lions Not Sheep FTC...
Sam Herrera

Utah company, Lions Not Sheep ordered to cease “made in USA” claims

Utah-based Lions Not Sheep owner Sean Whalen was ordered to pay $211,335 by the Federal Trade Commission for false claims.
4 years ago
Gene Davis harassment...
Amie Schaeffer

Senate President orders investigation after allegations of sexual harassment against Sen. Gene Davis

A former intern claimed on social media that Sen. Gene Davis invaded her personal boundaries. Davis has not yet responded.
4 years ago
sprinkler is pictured. Secondary water is used for irrigation....
Kate Davis

Utah Board of Water Resources approves nearly $200 million to build secondary water meters

Grants totaling around $190 million will be used to build over 100,000 new secondary water meters across the state of Utah.
4 years ago
Rocky Anderson...
Mark Jones

Former SLC Mayor Rocky Anderson to run for mayor again

Former Salt Lake City Mayor Rocky Anderson has told KSL NewsRadio that he intends to run again for mayor in 2023.
4 years ago
Two missing in Grand County...
Allie Litzinger

New ordinance introduced to help in tight housing market in Moab

In an effort to fight a tight Moab housing market, the city has introduced a new ordinance that requires one-third of any new developments be set aside for current employees.
4 years ago
Glen Canyon Dam, Glen Canyon Dam Bridge, Colorado River, Highway 89,  aerial view, Page, Arizona, U...
Becky Bruce

Emergency funds sought for retrofit of Glen Canyon Dam

Emergency money is being sought from Congress for a retrofit of the Glen Canyon Dam. Experts say it's necessary to provide water to other states.
4 years ago
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Amanda Dickson

John Curtis: “We must come to terms with fossil fuels being a part of our future.”

In a speech to the Sutherland Institute, Rep. John Curtis says he's one Republican that is willing to talk about climate.
4 years ago
Rep. Chris Stewart, R-Utah, announced Wednesday that he is resigning his seat in the U.S. House ove...
Sam Herrera

Stewart Security Summit takes a look at the US’s place in the world

Ahead of the Stewart Security Summit on August 5 in Salt Lake City, Rep. Chris Stewart joins Inside Sources to discuss the event.
4 years ago
Rep. Chris stewart is pictured...
Amanda Dickson

Rep. Chris Stewart says federalism will cure what ails America

Rep. Chris Stewart spoke at the Sutherland Institute for its Congressional Series on Tuesday and spoke on the current state of the country,
4 years ago
Former Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens delivers a concession speech in his bid for the Republican nomin...
BRIAN SLODYSKO Associated Press

Primary takeaways: Abortion backlash in Kansas, Greitens’ collapse

Kansas rejected a measure making it easier to restrict abortion, and MIssouri voters repudiated a former governor seeking a Senate seat.
4 years ago
Jon Steward, center, walks with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of N.Y., left, and Sen. Richar...
KEVIN FREKING Associated Press

Senate approves bill to aid vets exposed to toxic burn pits

The bill has been a years-long effort begun by veterans and their families who viewed the burn pits used in Iraq and Afghanistan as responsible for respiratory problems and other illnesses the veterans experienced after returning home.
4 years ago
the salt lake city school district offices are pictured, the district just had an audit...
Mark Jones

No answers given why Superintendent Timothy Gadson is on administrative leave

Uncertainty still exists as to why Salt Lake City School District Superintendent Timothy Gadson was placed on administrative leave last month.
4 years ago
livestock theft...
Mark Jones

Number of livestock stolen or killed on the rise, UDAF says

The stealing and harming of livestock are on the rise in the state this year, according to the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food.
4 years ago
Image of a ballot drop box , officials say voting scams can look legit...
Jeff Caplan

100 Days until midterm elections

The midterm elections are only 100 days away! Many have been predicting a red wave this fall, but what do the polls show, and is it too soon to tell?
4 years ago
Buttigieg infrastructure...
Heather Kelly

Secretary Buttigieg discusses how the infrastructure bill will help Utah

Buttigieg said that the infrastructure bill allots $12 million for Utah in fiscal 2022 and up to $65 million over the next five years.
4 years ago
activists are pictured in front of the supreme court...
Hannah Rabinowitz and Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN

Biden Justice Department sues Idaho over state’s abortion restrictions in first post-Dobbs lawsuit

The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against the state of Idaho over it's restrictive abortion laws.
4 years ago