Utah and National Updates

Elections, Politics, & Government

a tax form, 1040, is often used to file taxes...
Becky Bruce

A full third of Americans wait until last minute to file taxes every year

40% of procrastinators blamed the amount of time it takes. For 10%, it comes down to the money -- if they're not getting a refund, why hurry to file taxes?
5 years ago
utah 2022 legislative session...
Becky Bruce

Special session Wednesday won’t address Second Amendment Sanctuary

Utah lawmakers will meet in a special session this week, but won't discuss the Second Amendment Sanctuary, and Critical Race Theory issues. 
5 years ago
Supreme Court cheerleader speech case snapchat...
MARK SHERMAN Associated Press

Major abortion case seeking 15-week ban on abortion in Mississippi head to the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to take up a major abortion case next term concerning a controversial Mississippi law that banned most abortions after 15 weeks.
5 years ago
Navajo Arizona voting...
FELICIA FONSECA Associated Press

Navajos say new Arizona restrictions will complicate voting

Tribes and voting rights advocates say the measures will disproportionately affect tribal members who have to drive long distances to vote, or speak limited or no English.
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Associated Press

AP statement on Israeli attack on building housing AP office

An Israeli airstrike destroyed a high-rise building in Gaza City that housed offices of The Associated Press and other media outlets on Saturday.
5 years ago
cox on the pandemic...
Curt Gresseth

Gov. Cox says Utah is in good shape exiting pandemic

The good jobs are out there for residents who want one, said Gov. Spencer Cox, reflecting on how things are going as we exit the pandemic.
5 years ago
principles Republicans ean mcmullin and miles taylor...
Curt Gresseth

Former candidate Evan McMullin: Republicans need to return to principles

Former presidential candidate Evan McMullin joins other Republicans signing a new manifesto calling for the Republican party to return to principles.
5 years ago
BILL LAND...
Paul Nelson

Sen. Romney and Rep. Curtis push bill that sets aside land in Illinois amid ‘land grab’

Sen. Mitt Romney and Rep. John Curtis, are pushing a bill in what they call a “response” to an attempted land grab from an out-of-state Senator. 
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COVID-19 VACCINATIONS UTAH STUDENTS...
Amanda Dickson

Will COVID-19 vaccinations be required for Utah students?

Will the COVID-19 vaccine ever be added to the list of required vaccinations for Utah students? It's a question the whole nation wants an answer to.
5 years ago
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Mary Richards

Where to get a vaccine in Utah for 12 to 15 year olds

More places are offering to give the COVID-19 vaccine to kids ages 12 to 15 in Utah. Several local health departments say you can sign your child up for the first dose this week or early next.
5 years ago
Boulder is Recovering after mass shooting...
Madeleine Porter

Boulder is recovering after mass shooting at local grocery store

The city of Boulder is slowly recovering after the March 22 mass shooting by rebuilding King Soopers and creating a "BOULDER STRONG" memorial.
5 years ago
principles Republicans ean mcmullin and miles taylor...
Daniella Diaz, CNN

More than 150 Republicans launch new political movement questioning Trump’s role in GOP

A group of more than 150 Republicans, led by Donald Trump critics Evan McMullin and Miles Taylor, announced a new political movement that takes aim at former President Donald Trump's hold on the GOP and calls for a reform of the party.
5 years ago
Floyd Mural...
Lindsay Aerts and Madeleine Porter

George Floyd mural in downtown Salt Lake City vandalized again

The George Floyd mural in downtown Salt Lake City was vandalized Wednesday morning, and it's not the first time.
5 years ago
Mia Love on Liz Cheney RNC censure...
Curt Gresseth

Inside Sources: Liz Cheney loses leadership position, Mia Love weighs in

Former Utah Rep. Mia Love spoke with KSL Newsradio about the vote to expel Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney from Republican leadership.
5 years ago
(Pioneer Craft House in South Salt Lake.  Photo: Paul Nelson)...
Paul Nelson

Art instructors evicted from Pioneer Craft House in South Salt Lake

SOUTH SALT LAKE– It has been a workspace and gathering place for artists and youth groups for decades. However, people inside the Pioneer Craft House in South Salt Lake say they’re being evicted.  This comes after years of court battles between the city and the center’s management.  Workers and instructors inside the PCH say they […]
5 years ago
Idaho wolves...
Curt Gresseth

Dave & Dujanovic: Humane Society calls Idaho wolf hunt a ‘death warrant for wolves’

The Humane Society of the United States speaks out against a new Idaho law that could eliminate 90% of wolves in the state.
5 years ago
salt lake homeless resource centers...
John Wojcik

$10 million matching grant gifted to Salt Lake Homeless Resource Centers

An extra $10 million is being sent to Salt Lake City’s Homeless Resource Centers courtesy of the Larry H. and Gail Miller Family Foundation.
5 years ago
Governor Spencer Cox - Utah vaccination rates...
Becky Bruce and Saige Miller

Cox announces end of pandemic unemployment payments

Gov. Spencer Cox announced Wednesday he plans to end a federal $300 weekly stimulus payment currently tied to pandemic unemployment benefits.
5 years ago
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Colby Walker

Utah’s representatives react to leadership ouster of Republican Liz Cheney

In a secret ballot, House Republicans voted to oust Rep. Liz Cheney from her post as the party's No. 3 leader. We've reached out to the Utah delegation.
5 years ago
In this April 20, 2021, photo, House Republican Conference Chair Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., speaks to...
Alex Rogers, CNN

House Republicans oust Liz Cheney out of leadership post over feud with Trump

Rep. Liz Cheney has lost her post in the House Republican leadership on Wednesday after publicly rejecting for months former President Donald Trump's lie that he won the 2020 presidential election.
5 years ago
cox on the pandemic...
Mary Richards

Utah Gov. Cox to join White House on coronavirus conference call

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox will meet virtually with President Biden and the White House on Tuesday to talk about our state's vaccination progress.
5 years ago
(Three members of the Downtown Ambassadors on patrol. Credit: Paul Nelson, file April 6, 2021)...
Paul Nelson

Salt Lake City officials say improvements to North Temple homeless camps may be slow, but they are happening

Officials with Salt Lake City understand business owners along North Temple are fed up with the crime, drugs and other issues within homeless communities, but they say their efforts are working.
5 years ago
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John Wojcik

Utah AG, others leery of ‘Instagram for kids’ proposal

Utah’s Attorney General is part of a large, bipartisan group against the planned launch of an Instagram page designed specifically for kids.
5 years ago
Sen. Lee's State Director to run for Chair of Utah Republican Party...
Dan Bammes

State workers in Utah expected back in their offices May 31st

Utah state workers will be expected back in their offices on Monday, May 31st unless continued teleworking has been approved.
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