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Car window tint can now be darker thanks to a new bill....
Sam Herrera

Car window tint can now be darker after Utah lawmakers approve bill

A bill approved by both the House and Senate will lower the car window tint limit. That means Utahns can now have darker car windows.
4 years ago
Gas prices in and around Salt Lake City are advertised on Monday, March 7, 2022...
Curt Gresseth

Gas prices will get worse, Utah congressman warns

One Utah lawmaker says gas prices are going to get way, way worse before they get better.
4 years ago
Members of the Senate conduct business on the last day of the Utah legislative session at the Capit...
Kira Hoffelmeyer and Mark Jones

Gov. Cox to veto bill turned ban on transgender girls in sports

A Republican Senator added an amendment late Friday night to a bill that would create a commission to review transgender females' participation in high school sports. The amendment would create an all-out ban.
4 years ago
(Utah State Capitol.  Photo: Paul Nelson)...
Martha Harris

Bill that makes first statewide turf buy-back in the country passes

The first turf buy-back bill in the country passes on Capitol Hill.
4 years ago
(People waiting outside the House of Representatives Chamber after the morning session finished.  P...
Paul Nelson

As the 2022 legislative session finishes, lawmakers say they still need to work on affordable housing and tax reform

The last day of the legislative session has been productive and running smoothly, according to lawmakers.
4 years ago
WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 25:  U.S. Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) speaks during a hearing before Senate Foreign...
Curt Gresseth

Sen. Rand Paul talks war in Ukraine during visit to Utah

While campaigning in Utah for Sen. Mike Lee, Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul said he doesn't oppose selling arms to Ukraine, but the US can't give away weapons because the US debt is the greatest threat to national security.
4 years ago
insulin cap...
Curt Gresseth

Utah company makes goal of making cheaper insulin a reality

Of the more than 30 million Americans with diabetes, about 7.5 million rely on insulin to manage their condition.
4 years ago
A family photo shows Isabella “Izzy” Tichenor, who at 10 years old died by suicide over the sec...
Aimee Cobabe and Kira Hoffelmeyer

Lawmakers approve bill inspired by Izzy Tichenor to track who gets bullied at school

Utah lawmakers passed a bill to require school officials to collect data on kids who are getting bullied. That data would include the victim's demographics.
4 years ago
Spencer Cox pictured, he'll holding a Latino town hall on Oct. 24...
Kira Hoffelmeyer

Governor to sign bill that limits public, journalist access to some police statements

Tune in every Thursday and Friday to hear from the Utah House speaker and minority leader on Utah's Morning News.
4 years ago
utah state capitol building pictured, unclaimed money in utah has been given back to veterans...
Paul Nelson

Time quickly running out for contentious ‘vaccine passport’ bill

Time is running out on the vaccine passport bill as legislature enters final day.
4 years ago
four-day school week...
Paul Nelson

Spiking construction costs cause $55 million shortfall for Tooele County School District

Soaring construction costs have created a $55 million shortfall for the Tooele County School District. The district had set aside money for two new schools.
4 years ago
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox delivers monthly briefing on July 15, 2021. On Thursday, Gov. Cox announced a...
Mark Jones

State, business leaders announce donation drive to help Ukraine refugees

On Thursday, Gov. Cox announced a state-wide donation drive of cash and supplies to help the Ukraine refugees. The drive will run March 4-14.
4 years ago
A Utah Highway Patrol trooper enforces the speed limit in a construction zone on I-80 near 1700 Eas...
Jeff Caplan

Jeff Caplan’s Minute of News: Speeding ticket excuses that won’t work

Editor’s note: This is an editorial piece. An editorial, like a news article, is based on fact but also shares opinions. The opinions expressed here are solely those of the author and are not associated with our newsroom. SALT LAKE CITY — It’s well documented Utah has had a problem with speeding lately. More drivers […]
4 years ago
Sen. Mike McKell, R-Spanish Fork, told KSL NewsRadio on Thursday that the student loan forgiveness ...
Curt Gresseth

A secondary water meter could tell you just how much water you waste

Would Utah residents reduce use of outdoor or secondary water if they knew much they were wasting?
4 years ago
dating apps...
Aimee Cobabe

Utah bill may make online dating apps safer

Utah lawmakers are working on a bill to require dating apps warn their users about the dangers of online dating, and encourage safe practices.
4 years ago
Former President Donald J. Trump speaking and making hand gestures...
The Associated Press

Jan. 6 panel claims Trump engaged in ‘criminal conspiracy’

The House committee looking into the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol says there is evidence that former President Donald Trump engaged in “criminal conspiracy."
4 years ago
FILE - A medical staff member prepares the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at Tudor Ranch in Mecca...
Curt Gresseth

Vaccine passport requirement moves step closer to honor system at Utah Capitol

A Utah state senator explains how a bill moved from vaccine requirement or passport to an honor system agreement between employer and employee.
4 years ago
Dr. Kencee Graves talks with members of the U.S. Navy as they arrive to support the University of U...
Kira Hoffelmeyer

Members of the U.S. Navy are helping at overwhelmed Utah hospital

More than 25 members of the U.S. Navy are now at the University of Utah Hospital to help with over 500 surgeries deferred because of COVID-19 hospitalizations.
4 years ago
President Joe Biden arrives to deliver his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congres...
The Associated Press

Biden speech takeaways: War in Ukraine transforms focus

The take aways from President Biden's State of the Union speech Tuesday night.
4 years ago
Salt Lake shooting...
Mark Jones

SLC mayor terminates Executive Order that required the wearing of masks in city buildings, cars

On Tuesday, Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall signed the termination of an Executive Order that required the wearing of masks in city buildings and cars.
4 years ago
The floor of the Utah House of Representatives...
Kira Hoffelmeyer, KSL NewsRadio and Sam Metz, Associated Press

Utah House follows Senate’s footsteps in restricting journalist access

Members of the Utah House of Representatives approved a new rule limiting where reporters can go in the House chambers.
4 years ago
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Curt Gresseth

K9 officer who was killed in line of duty will be missed, says police chief

The West Jordan police chief talks about the loss of Maya, an honored and beloved K9 police dog killed in the line of duty and laid to rest Monday after a funeral procession in the city.
4 years ago
Russian TV seems to be all but ignoring the country's invasion into Ukraine on its TV....
Jeff Caplan

Jeff Caplan’s Minute of News: I watched Russian TV

Most Russians get their news from state-run TV — 70% say it’s their primary source of information. I wondered what they could possibly be seeing on Russian TV.
4 years ago
Alexandra V. and Dima P. hold a sign during a prayer to support Ukraine at the Capitol in Salt Lake...
Paul Nelson

Hundreds of Utahns show support to Ukraine on Capitol steps during ‘Stand With Ukraine’ rally

Utahns by the hundreds came to the Capitol steps Monday evening to show their support for the people of Ukraine.  State leaders say they needed to send a message rebuking the Russian invasion, and they’re looking into other ways they can make an impact on the global superpower.
4 years ago