Utah and National Updates

Elections, Politics, & Government

As the crisis in Sudan continues to unfold, there is mounting anger among Americans who feel abando...
Jamie Gangel, Zachary Cohen and Ryan Nobles, CNN

Secret Service erased texts from Jan. 5 and 6, 2021 — after oversight officials asked for them, watchdog says

The information is reportedly contained in a letter given to the House select committee investigating the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021.
4 years ago
Two people at the intersection of 2100 South and 1100 East....
Becky Bruce and Samantha Herrera

Salt Lake City asks for public input on 2100 South reconstruction

Salt Lake City wants its frequent users of 2100 South to give input on how it might be improved.
4 years ago
McMullin and Lee are pictured...
Aimee Cobabe

Race between McMullin and Lee already seeing millions raised

In the race between Evan McMullin and Sen. Mike Lee for Utah's Senate seat, both candidates report raising millions from supporters.
4 years ago
Halfway hill fire...
Mark Jones

Evacuation notices for the Halfway Hill Fire lifted on Wednesday

Residents near the Halfway Hill Fire in Millard County were allowed to return to their homes on Wednesday. The evacuations were issued Last Friday after the fire began.
4 years ago
Returnships Utah...
Mark Jones

Lt. Gov. Henderson announces one-time bonus for childcare workers

A one-time $2,000 childcare bonus will be given to all childcare employees around the state as announced Wednesday by Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson.
4 years ago
marriage Utah Sen. Derek Kitchen firearm codify...
Lindsay Aerts

Utah Sen. Derek Kitchen says party switching partly to blame for primary loss

According to Utah Sen. Derek Kitchen, voters switching parties to vote in the Republican primary had an impact in his loss to Dr. Jennifer Plumb.
4 years ago
slc skyline, the state has introduced the Startup State Initiative...
Michele Rowe

Tax increase notices coming to Salt Lake County property owners

Most cities in Salt Lake County justified the need for a tax increase by citing the need to offer competitive salaries to first responders.
4 years ago
house for sale, no money down house purchase...
Mark Jackson

Grants approved to help Utah law enforcement buy a home

A new grant program hopes to bring relief to some Utah police officers looking to purchase a home this year.
4 years ago
utah constitution abortion...
Amanda Dickson

Interpretation of the Utah Constitution will likely determine fate of abortion trigger law

The argument to protect abortion rights in Utah is based on the Utah state constitution, not the United States Constitution.
4 years ago
Jennifer Plumb, who is an medical doctor and a mother, speaks against speaks against a transgender ...
Simone Seikaly

Plumb wins primary for Utah Senate District 9 by 61 votes

Plumb beat incumbent Sen. Derek Kitchen by 61 votes and will face an Independent write-in candidate in the November election.
4 years ago
fillmore fire...
Becky Bruce

Gov. Cox issues warning to Utahns over fire safety

Gov. Cox urged caution, responsibility, and to leave fireworks to the professionals for July 24th celebrations.
4 years ago
utah abortion...
Aimee Cobabe

Judge issues preliminary injunction, Utah abortion trigger law still blocked

The hearing will decide the future of the Utah trigger ban on abortion after an emergency injunction blocked the ban from taking effect.
4 years ago
WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 15: Steve Bannon, advisor to former President Donald Trump, arrives to the E....
Sara Murray, CNN

Steve Bannon says he’s willing to testify before January 6 committee after Trump waives claims of executive privilege

The January 6 committee was interested in speaking to Bannon about his communications with Trump in December 2020, when Bannon reportedly urged him to focus on the January 6 certification of the presidential election results.
4 years ago
possibly exposed to covid...
Mark Jones

Salt Lake City School District to conduct feasibility study on 2 high schools

A feasibility study will be conducted on West and Highland high schools of the Salt Lake City School District.
4 years ago
the state capitol is pictured, the utah supreme court is seeking more information about a redistric...
Lindsay Aerts

‘So the state has options’: Sponsor of Utah’s trigger law proposes amending state constitution

A state lawmaker is proposing changing the state constitution if Utah's abortion trigger law is struck down.
4 years ago
Utah republican debates...
Curt Gresseth

GOP women candidates lost, Utah advocate for female leaders explains how to change that

After Republican women candidates lost in recent primary elections, a Utah advocate for female leadership explains what needs to be done to reverse the losses.
4 years ago
A Utah lawmaker wants to create a new alert system for missing people who have certain disabilities...
Martha Harris

Lawyers representing Utah argue abortion is not a constitutional right

Lawyers representing Utah say that the right to an abortion is not protected by the state constitution.
4 years ago
Herbert Cox statement Reyes election lawsuit...
Mark Jones

State of Utah files lawsuit against pharmaceutical retailers

Three pharmaceutical retailers are facing a lawsuit from the State of Utah. The lawsuit was filed the week of July 1.
4 years ago
This June 20, 2017, photo provided by Chris Wonderly shows Hovenweep Castle at Hovenweep National M...
Curt Gresseth

Supreme Court widens state power over tribes. What does it mean for Utah?

The director of the Utah Division of Indian Affairs discusses the recent US Supreme Court ruling and what it means for tribes in Utah.
4 years ago
Immigration activists rally outside the US Supreme Court in Washington, DC on April 26. Photo credi...
Tierney Sneed and Priscilla Alvarez, CNN

Supreme Court says Biden can end Trump-era ‘Remain in Mexico’ immigration policy

The Supreme Court on Thursday gave President Joe Biden the green light to end the controversial "Remain in Mexico" immigration policy.
4 years ago
President Joe Biden speaks during a news conference on the final day of the NATO summit in Madrid, ...
DARLENE SUPERVILLE and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press

Biden says transatlantic alliance has adapted to new threats

Biden's comments came at a press conference in Madrid at the conclusion of the annual meeting of NATO leaders and after he attended a summit with the Group of Seven advanced democratic economies in the Bavarian Alps.
4 years ago
A Rite Aid logo is displayed on its store...
HALELUYA HADERO, AP Reporter

Amazon, Rite Aid cap purchase of emergency contraceptives

Retailers limiting purchases is standard practice that helps retailers prevent stockpiling and reselling at higher prices.
4 years ago
Jeff Gray is pictured. Photo credit: Jeff Gray Campaign Facebook page....
Lindsay Aerts and Samantha Herrera

Jeff Gray to bring back death penalty after becoming presumptive next Utah County Attorney

In the race for Utah County Attorney, prosecutor Jeff Gray beat incumbent David Leavitt and is expected to take office in January.
4 years ago
Justice Stephen Breyer and President Joe Biden....
Ariane de Vogue, CNN Supreme Court Reporter

Breyer makes it official: He’s leaving the Supreme Court on Thursday at noon

In a letter to President Joe Biden, Breyer said it had been his "great honor" to participate as a judge in the "effort to maintain our Constitution and the Rule of Law."
4 years ago