Carter Williams, KSL.com
Utah could soon get a new state park and a new trail outlining Salt Lake history
Gov. Spencer Cox's proposed 2026 fiscal year budget includes plans to designate a new state park and develop a historical trail.8 months ago
Eric Tucker and Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press
Man accused of planting pipe bombs before Jan. 6 Capitol attack is charged with explosives offenses
The pipe bombs were placed on the evening of Jan. 5, 2021, near the offices of the Democratic and Republican national committees. Nobody was hurt.8 months ago
Matthew Daly and Alexa St. John, Associated Press
Trump proposal would weaken vehicle mileage rules that limit air pollution
If the vehicle mileage plan announced Wednesday is finalized next year, it would ease pressure on automakers to control pollution from gasoline-powered cars and trucks.8 months ago
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News
How Utah Rep. Blake Moore helped craft the idea of a ‘Trump Account’
The "Trump Account" program got a major boost from the CEO of Dell Technologies this week, providing an extra cushion to a novel program pushed by Utah Rep. Blake Moore.8 months ago
Curtis Booker, KSL.com
Davis County Commission OKs 14.9% property tax increase
The 14.9% property tax increase, the first for Davis County since 2017, is expected to generate around $6 million for the county.8 months ago
Sudhin Thanawala, Associated Press
Judge issues injunction restricting immigration arrests in nation’s capital
U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell in Washington granted a preliminary injunction sought by civil liberties and immigrants rights groups in a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.8 months ago
David Bauder, Associated Press
Outlets that reach millions denied access to rare Pentagon news briefings this week
Outlets that reach millions of news consumers are being denied access to rare briefings by Pentagon officials this week — sessions that are being held instead for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s hand-picked media organizations.8 months ago
Geoff Mulvihill and Darlene Superville, Associated Press
Trump administration says it will withhold SNAP from Democrat-led states if they don’t provide data
The Trump administration says it will withhold SNAP food aid from recipients in most Democratic-controlled states starting next week unless they provide data about those receiving the assistance.8 months ago
Carter Williams, KSL.com
Why Utah plans to discontinue public parking at Salt Lake courthouse in 2026
Public parking at the Scott M. Matheson Courthouse's garage will no longer be available beginning in 2026.8 months ago
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com
‘You belong in the room’: Late Rep. Mia Love honored with Martha Hughes Cannon award
Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson praised Love's trailblazing career and public service dedication.8 months ago
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News
Bernie Sanders endorses progressive Nate Blouin in race for Utah’s new blue House seat
Sanders threw his support behind Blouin, who has positioned himself as a progressive candidate similar to the Vermont senator8 months ago
Cedar Attanasio, Collin Biknley, and Ben Finley
US halts all asylum decisions after shooting of National Guard members
The Trump administration has halted all asylum decisions and paused issuing visas for people traveling on Afghan passports. The moves comes after one National Guard member was killed and a second was critically wounded in a shooting Wednesday near the White House.8 months ago
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News
‘From moderate to Mamdani-land’: Gov. Cox says Utah redistricting ruling created ‘extreme’ congressional districts
Cox says former Democratic Rep. Ben McAdams changed his messaging because of ‘political incentives’8 months ago
Joey Cappelletti and Mike Householder, Associated Press
FBI seeks interviews with Democratic lawmakers who urged US troops to defy illegal orders
Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin told reporters Tuesday that Trump “is attempting to use the FBI to scare us.”8 months ago
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com and Daniel Woodruff, KSL TV
Why Utah’s first Black woman in the Legislature isn’t running for reelection
Hollins represents District 21 in Salt Lake City, and has served as a Utah lawmaker since 2015.8 months ago
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com and Daniel Woodruff, KSL TV
Utah GOP lawmakers outline their next steps for fighting judge’s redistricting ruling
The Utah Senate and House of Representatives gathered to announce its official plans to appeal a new congressional map, selected by a judge's ruling.8 months ago
David Bauder, AP Media Writer
AP and Trump administration argue access case before federal appeals court; no ruling yet
Trump restricted the AP’s access to events in smaller spaces like the Oval Office and Air Force One, leading the news outlet to sue.8 months ago
Associated Press
Pentagon says it’s investigating Sen. Mark Kelly after video urging troops to defy ‘illegal orders’
Kelly served in the US Navy as a fighter pilot before going on to become an astronaut. He retired at the rank of Captain.8 months ago
Associated Press
Mamdani stands by Trump criticism despite friendly White House meeting
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani didn't back down in an interview that aired Sunday from past criticism of President Donald Trump.8 months ago
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News
Nate Blouin jumps into the race for new Democratic seat — and wants to send a Utah progressive to Congress
State Sen. Nate Blouin views the safe blue seat as an opportunity for Utah to do something it hasn’t ever done before: send a left-leaning progressive to the halls of Congress.8 months ago
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com
Lee proposes change to keep immigrant suspects ‘from fleeing and failing to appear for trial’
Utah Sen. Mike Lee has introduced legislation meant to prevent certain immigrants suspected of federal crimes from fleeing the country before they can be tried.8 months ago
Joey Cappelletti & Stephen Groves, Associated Press
Republicans hyped the Epstein files for years. Now Trump is under pressure to deliver
The Justice Department is on the clock to release files relating to Jeffrey Epstein after President Donald Trump signed a measure passed by Congress.8 months ago
Heather Peterson
Signature gatherers looking to repeal Prop. 4 are accused of deception
Signature-gatherers are looking for support to repeal Prop. 4, Utah's congressional maps law. Proponents of Prop 4. are questioning the tactics of the signature-gatherers.8 months ago
