Utah and National Updates

Elections, Politics, & Government

A bill sponsored by Sen. Wayne Harper (R-Taylorsville) would prohibit motorists from passing workin...
Rikki Meece

Getting to know the UDOT fleet of snowplows, and the work they do

Getting to know the UDOT fleet of snowplows and what they do to make the roads safe.
5 years ago
spencer cox is pictured, he just signed a bill about domestic violence lethality assessments...
Becky Bruce

Cox would veto school voucher bill, if passed

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said he would veto a bill some say brings back the school voucher debate if it reaches his desk. 
5 years ago
Ukrainian troops take part in a military drill outside the city of Rivne, northern Ukraine, Wednesd...
The Associated Press

US official: Russia adds 7K more troops near Ukraine border

On Wednesday, the U.S. warned that Russia troops near the Ukraine have increased by 7,000.
5 years ago
(The former Ramada Inn in Salt Lake City, which has been converted to house the homeless.  Photo: P...
Paul Nelson

Labor shortage still hurting homeless shelters, advocates say they can’t just hire the people who stay there

Homeless shelters are hurting from labor shortage, advocates say hiring people who stay there isn't as easy a solution as it sounds.
5 years ago
trans athlete bill...
Kira Hoffelmeyer

House passes bill restricting transgender students in sports

A bill passed by the Utah House of Representatives will determine if a transgender students can play in school sports.
5 years ago
A crew chief from the 388th Fighter Wing marshalls an F-35A Lightning II as they launch for deploym...
Kira Hoffelmeyer

Fighter wings from Hill Air Force Base being deployed to Germany

F-35s from Hill Air Force Base arrived in Germany today, as tensions continue to froth along the  Russia and Ukraine border.
5 years ago
Utah Republican primaries and party affiliation...
Lindsay Aerts

Full house to vote on a bill that tightens Utah’s election security

Among other things, House Bill 313 would create 24-hour video surveillance of drop boxes used by Utah voters.
5 years ago
Three Blackhawk helicopters from the Utah Army National Guard carrying Utah lawmakers lift off from...
Mark Jones

Utah lawmakers take tour of Great Salt Lake in Blackhawk helicopters

Utah lawmakers were taken on a tour of the Great Salt Lake Tuesday by the Utah National Guard in Blackhawk helicopters.
5 years ago
A security guard walks past the Senate chamber at the Capitol in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Feb. ...
Kira Hoffelmeyer

Resolution limiting journalists access passes Utah Senate

Republicans in the Utah State Senate pushed through a rule to change how journalists can get access to Senators inside the Utah State Capitol.
5 years ago
The state board of eduation meets about COVID-19 protocols....
Kira Hoffelmeyer and Lindsay Aerts

School voucher bill moves to House for full vote

A bill that would give Utah families money allowing them to pay for private school education will now be considered in the Utah House of Representatives.
5 years ago
Day one of Utah's legislative session is here. For the next 45 days, Utah's capitol hill will be bu...
Lindsay Aerts

Citing population growth, Utah lawmakers want more paid assistants

One legislator, Sen. Minority Whip Luz Escamilla, argues that lawmakers need more staff as Utah's population grows.
5 years ago
(A firing squad chair in the execution chamber at Utah State Prison is pictured, as seen through th...
Paul Nelson

Move to repeal Utah’s death penalty fails on Capitol Hill

Utah's death penalty will not be repealed this year.
5 years ago
The Utah Department of Human Services, Office of Licensing, issued a Notice of Agency Action agains...
Mark Jones

Utah places Maple Lake Academy’s license on conditional status

Maple Lake Academy had its license put conditional status effective Monday by the Utah Department of Human Services, Office of Licensing.
5 years ago
Spanish Fork Mayor Mike Mendenhall and members of City Council delivered valentines to roughly 4,00...
Mark Jones

Spanish Fork leaders deliver valentines to 4,000 high school students

Spanish Fork leaders delivered roughly 4,000 valentines Monday to high school students in the city.
5 years ago
Lawmakers are thinking about overriding a veto from the Governor's office....
Martha Harris

Bill restricting transgender students in sports moves forward

The full House will consider a bill about transgender students and their participation in school sports.
5 years ago
President Joe Biden gives a thumbs up as he walks to board Marine One on the South Lawn of the Whit...
The Associated Press

US ramps up Ukraine warning, says Russia may invade any day

On Friday, the Biden administration warned a that possible Russia invasion of Ukraine could come any day.
5 years ago
Eric DeKarver is selling his Coca-Cola vending machine on order of the city of Saratoga Springs. Ut...
Curt Gresseth

Saratoga Springs tells man: Soda machine in driveway must go

The city of Saratoga Springs orders a Coke-loving resident that his soda vending machine must go. The man asks why the city is tasked with enforcing the rules and regulations of the Homeowners Association.
5 years ago
President Joe Biden walks on the South Lawn of the White House after stepping off Marine One, Thurs...
The Associated Press

Biden doing ‘deep dive’ on ‘about 4’ high court candidates

President Joe Biden is narrowing his list of candidates for the Supreme Court to four people.
5 years ago
Photo: Getty Images...
Curt Gresseth

Is it time for a digital driver license in Utah? A state lawmaker says yes

Members of the public recently pushed back on a bill that would move the state's drivers to a digital license instead of a paper card stored in your wallet or purse. The bill's sponsor talks about his legislation is and what it is not.
5 years ago
a classroom...
Paul Nelson

Bill that addresses ‘non-approved’ teaching materials in classrooms raises questions

Another bill being discussed this legislative session could interfere with the lessons and teaching materials of educators.
5 years ago
Utahns could get a tax cut....
LINDSAY AERTS AND KIRA HOFFELMEYER

Utah Senate passes a tax cut for Utahns, Gov. Cox says he will sign it

The Utah Senate just unanimously passed a bill, giving Utahns a big tax cut. People in the state could see $193 million back in taxes.
5 years ago
Romney ERA...
Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN

Sen. Romney and others urge archivist not to certify the Equal Rights Amendment yet

Romney and two other senators asked for the U.S. archivist's assurance that he won't act on the ERA "until it has been properly ratified."
5 years ago
FILE - This photo provided by the North Korean government shows missiles during a military parade m...
The Associated Press

Photos indicate North Korea may be preparing military parade

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Satellite photos show hundreds of people in formation at a training ground in North Korea’s capital in a possible sign the country is preparing for a military parade amid heightened animosities over its recent missile tests. The 38 North website, which specializes in North Korea studies, said Wednesday the Feb. […]
5 years ago
(The Utah State Capitol, February 9, 2022.  Photo: Paul Nelson)...
Paul Nelson

Senate committee approves resolution limiting media access during legislative session

A senate resolution that would limit media access during official senate business passed out of a legislative committee on Wednesday.
5 years ago