Joe Wirthlin
John Curtis talks Venezuela, Trump and DC gridlock after 1 year in Senate
Rep. John Curtis, R-Utah, at the KSL office in Salt Lake City on Nov. 6, 2024. Curtis, marking his first year in the Senate, is pushing back against the Trump administration's plans for Venezuela following the U.S. capture of President Nicolas Maduro.7 months ago
REGINA GARCIA CANO, AAMER MADHANI and MEGAN JANETSKY (Associated Press)
At least 24 Venezuelan security officers killed in US operation to capture Maduro, officials say
At least 24 Venezuelan security officers were killed in the dead-of-night U.S. military operation to capture Nicolás Maduro and spirit him to the United States to face federal drug charges, officials said Tuesday.7 months ago
Steve Karnowski and Bill Barrow, Associated Press
Tim Walz, Democrats’ 2024 VP pick, drops bid for third term as Minnesota governor; Klobuchar considers
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Democrats' 2024 candidate for vice president, is ending his bid for a third term as governor.7 months ago
Carter Williams, KSL
Resident-led referendum on Salt Lake County tax increase qualifies for signature process
A resident-led group seeking to challenge Salt Lake County's property tax increase has been given the green light to collect signatures on the measure.7 months ago
Jake Offenhartz, Associated Press
Zohran Mamdani’s first full day as NYC mayor: subway rides, new offices and backlash from Israel
Less than 24 hours after his history-making inauguration, Zohran Mamdani began his first full day of work with a routine familiar to many New Yorkers: trudging to the subway from a cramped apartment.7 months ago
Curtis Booker, KSL
Provo Mayor Michelle Kaufusi announces run for Utah County Commission
Michelle Kaufusi, Provo's mayor, announced Friday that she has filed to run for the Utah County Commission.7 months ago
Mike Anderson, KSL
Deputy injured in Tremonton shooting announces run for Box Elder County Sheriff
Box Elder County Deputy Mike Allred, who survived a deadly shooting in Tremonton last August, announced his run for sheriff Friday. Allred says his campaign will focus on fighting drug abuse and improving community support for recovery. He’s challenging current Sheriff Kevin Potter in the upcoming election.7 months ago
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL
Utah Rep. Jordan Teuscher faces GOP challenger for reelection
Utah Rep. Jordan Teuscher is facing an intraparty challenge as he seeks reelection later this year.7 months ago
Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press
Judge refuses to order release of man charged with planting pipe bombs on eve of Capitol riot
A federal magistrate judge on Friday refused to order the pretrial release of a man charged with planting two pipe bombs outside the headquarters of the Democratic and Republican national parties on the eve of the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021.7 months ago
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL
25 new Utah laws that went into effect on Jan. 1
It's a new year, which means another fresh round of new Utah laws are about to take effect.8 months ago
Heather Peterson
Several Utah lawmakers announce 2026 campaign plans, setting up legislative shakeups
A wave of announcements from Utah state lawmakers has arrived, preparing the 2026 elections for a potential shift in the political landscape.8 months ago
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL
This Utah Republican is challenging a longtime GOP lawmaker for a seat in the Senate
Rep. Doug Fiefia, R-Herriman announced he would challenge Sen. Dan McCay, R-Riverton in 2026.8 months ago
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL
Judge paves way for Legislature to appeal redistricting ruling to Utah Supreme Court
A Utah judge has partially granted a request from the Legislature to certify her August ruling throwing out the state's old congressional maps, opening the door for lawmakers to take the issue to the Utah Supreme Court.8 months ago
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL
Podcasting gives Utah politicians a new platform for political discourse
As smartphones and other digital devices have become all but ubiquitous across the United States, new ways of gathering information have begun to change Americans' preferences for getting news.8 months ago
Tim Vandenack, KSL
Immigration debate, enforcement action intensified in 2025 in Utah, may continue in 2026
The national discourse over immigration this year, a priority issue for President Donald Trump, didn't leave Utah untouched.8 months ago
Associated Press
Nicki Minaj surprises conservatives with praise for Trump, Vance at Arizona event
Rapper Nicki Minaj has made a surprise appearance at a gathering of conservatives in Arizona.8 months ago
Adriana Gomez Licon, Associated Press
Nicki Minaj surprises conservatives with praise for Trump, Vance at Arizona event
Minaj was interviewed by Erika Kirk, the widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who has taken over as leader of Turning Point.8 months ago
Associated Press
Russia says talks on US peace plan for Ukraine ‘are proceeding constructively’
A Kremlin envoy says peace talks on a U.S.-proposed plan to end the nearly four-year war in Ukraine were pressing on "constructively” in Florida.8 months ago
Associated Press
Colorado governor accuses Trump of playing ‘political games’ after disaster request denials
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis accused President Donald Trump of playing “political games” Sunday after the Trump administration denied disaster declaration requests following wildfires and flooding in the state earlier this year.8 months ago
Kevin Lind, Deseret News
Mike Lee pulls amendment that caused stir over national parks management
Sen. Mike Lee on Thursday pulled an amendment over national parks management that caused a stir.8 months ago
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff
Mitt Mamdani? Romney says it’s time to tax the rich
Former Utah Sen. Mitt Romney argued in a recent op-ed in the New York Times that it's time to raise taxes on the wealthiest Americans.8 months ago
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL
Mike Lee wants American privateers to seize drug cartel property on the high seas
Private citizens could be granted authority to seize property from drug cartels under a constitutional provision not used in more than 200 years, thanks to a new bill introduced Thursday by Utah Sen. Mike Lee.8 months ago
Kennedy Camarena
The ‘chaos and uncertainty’ of SNAP going into the new year
Utahns Against Hunger addresses how changes to SNAP can reverberate across households and communities, and how others can help.8 months ago
