Mark Jackson
Governor Cox urges Utahns to get vaccinated headed into July 4 holiday
SALT LAKE CITY — Governor Spencer Cox is once again urging Utahns to get vaccinated. On Thursday’s Let Me Speak To The Governor on KSL Newsradio, Cox said they are working on a number of ways to make vaccinations easier and more accessible to Utahns. One of them includes encouraging more businesses to host events […]5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Millcreek construction fire significantly delays upgrades, investigators seek public’s help
The construction fire in Millcreek this week will delay indefinitely the city's plans to create a new downtown area, Mayor says.5 years ago
Saige Miller
Questions about firework restrictions, drought, coronavirus, or anything? Ask Gov. Cox your question
SALT LAKE CITY– It’s time for Utah Governor Spencer Cox to answer your questions. If you would like Cox to respond to something on your mind, ask away during ‘Let Me Speak to the Governor,’ from noon to 1 pm. Call 801 KSL TALK or text 575 8255 to ask your question.5 years ago
Colby Walker
Supreme Court rules unanimously in favor of Catholic Foster Care Agency
The Supreme Court unanimously ruled in favor of a Catholic Foster Care Agency saying the city of Philadelphia violated their First Amendment right to free exercise when it froze a contract with them over their religious beliefs about marriage.5 years ago
KEVIN FREKING Associated Press
Congress approves bill to make Juneteenth a federal holiday
The United States will soon have a new federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery.5 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Lawmakers react to Sec’y Haaland’s reported Utah monuments decision
Utah lawmakers react to word that Interior Secretary Haaland will reportedly recommend fully restoring Utah monuments to previous sizes.5 years ago
Saige Miller
Senator Romney speaks on two Utah national monuments following Sec. Haaland’s recommendations
Senator Mitt Romney spoke on the highly debated boundaries of Grand Staircase Escalante and Bears Ears National Monuments.5 years ago
AAMER MADHANI, JONATHAN LEMIRE and VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV Associated Press
President Biden, Putin conclude summit between ‘two great powers’
U.S. President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded their summit meeting Wednesday between what the American leader called “two great powers,” wrapping up more quickly than expected.5 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Assistant Attorney General apologizes for “uncivil” email
Assistant Attorney General Steve Wuthrich has apologized for sending an expletive-laden email to Salt Lake City Council member, Darin Mano.5 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Triple-digit days have official eyes on Utah’s power grid
Utah's power grid is taking a hit this week during multiple successive triple-digit days, but there are ways to ease up on the system.5 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Salt Lake City Council candidate says swear-laden, ‘hateful’ email over soliciting came from one of Utah’s Assistant Attorney Generals
A candidate for Salt Lake City's City Council says he got a "hateful" email from one of Utah's Assistant Attorney Generals.5 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Inside Sources: Republicans ready to act on climate change, Rep. Curtis says
Utah Republican Rep. John Curtis said it's time for Republicans to bring conservative principles to the climate change conversation.5 years ago
JILL LAWLESS, SYLVIA HUI, DANICA KIRKA and JONATHAN LEMIRE Associated Press
G-7 leaders agree on vaccines, China and taxing corporations
CARBIS BAY, England (AP) — Leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy nations staked their claim Sunday to leading the world out of the coronavirus pandemic and crisis, pledging more than 1 billion coronavirus vaccine doses to poorer nations, vowing to help developing countries grow while fighting climate change and backing a minimum tax on […]5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Inflation skyrocketing across the US, food bank managers worried about rising costs
Analysts say inflation is skyrocketing across the country including Utah. Many Utahns in Utah are trying to keeping up with rising costs.5 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Utah Division of Water Resources encourages Utahns to reduce lawn-watering to twice a week
The agency that gives out Utah's lawn-watering recommendations has updated its weekly guide, moving most of the state into using the Extreme Drought Watering Guide.5 years ago
Mary Richards
State auditor worried about spending, warns Utah may be depending too much on federal money
Utah's state auditor says the state may be relying too much on federal money after seeing how much of it Utah spent during the pandemic.5 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Salt Lake City’s S-line Streetcar now powered by all renewable energy
Officials made the announcement Thursday that the S-Line streetcar on Salt Lake's east side is now powered by 100% renewable energy.5 years ago
Paul Nelson and Simone Seikaly
Gov. Cox nixes fireworks on state lands, beginning Tuesday June 8
The Governor ordered twice-weekly watering, only on state properties, and said he may not rule out a statewide ban on fireworks.5 years ago
Curt Gresseth
How a rant from a cheerleader could change free speech rights for students
A Supreme Court case involving the angry rant of a JV cheerleader who didn't make varsity could impact free speech right for all American students.5 years ago
SAM METZ AP / Report for America
Drought-stricken Nevada enacts ban on ‘non-functional’ grass
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak has signed legislation to make the state the first in the U.S. to ban certain kinds of grass.5 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Utah lawmakers remember D-Day on 77th anniversary
Several Utah lawmakers remembered D-Day by sharing their thoughts on Twitter, honoring the brave soldiers fighting for freedom on that day.5 years ago
SYLVIE CORBET Associated Press
Normandy commemorates D-Day with small crowds, but big heart
When the sun rises over Omaha Beach, revealing vast stretches of wet sand extending toward distant cliffs, one starts to grasp the immensity of the task faced by Allied soldiers on June 6, 1944, landing on the Nazi-occupied Normandy shore.5 years ago
Simone Seikaly
SLC School District Board Member resigns after child pornography arrest
Joel-Lehi Organista resigned his position after court documents were filed Friday morning, detailing child pornography charges against him.5 years ago
