Utah and National Updates

Elections, Politics, & Government

covid 19 utah...
John Wojcik

Gov. Cox says masks still needed in schools, some parent groups upset

Governor Spencer Cox says Utah’s K-12 students need to continue wearing masks in schools across the state until more residents are vaccinated.
5 years ago
Utah budget...
Cami Mondeaux

Utah Democrats apologize to alleged victims of uninvestigated harassment

Utah Democrats released a statement Thursday apologizing to victims of alleged sexual harassment within their own party that went investigated.
5 years ago
return to work program Uah...
Simone Seikaly

New “return to work” initiative for Utahns who lost jobs due to COVID-19 pandemic

The new return to work initiative includes a government partnership with Utah businesses as well as colleges and universities.
5 years ago
SLCDA Kearns murder...
Madeleine Porter

The SLCDA needs more time before officially filing charges in the Kearns murder

The Salt Lake County District Attorney, SLCDA,  is asking for more time before officially filing charges for the Kearns murder.
5 years ago
Chariwoman Aimee Winder Netwon...
John Wojcik

Council member calls for changes with SLCO Republican Party

A former Utah gubernatorial candidate is calling for policy changes within the Salt Lake County Republican Party.
5 years ago
(Stock photo)...
Paul Nelson

Mantua police chief dismissed, other officers resign shortly after

Police staffing problems and budget issues for the small town of Mantua.  The chief of police is let go after only eight months and other officers resigned shortly after. 
5 years ago
Jill and Matt McCluskey, parents of slain University of Utah student Lauren McCluskey, walk past a ...
John Wojcik

Parents of Lauren McCluskey end lawsuit following settlement payment

The parents of murdered University of Utah student Lauren McCluskey have ended their federal lawsuit against the school and others.
5 years ago
Salt Lake County Ethics...
Paul Nelson

Salt Lake County GOP creates new ethics committee

The Salt Lake County GOP is in the process of creating a new ethics committee due to some women who sparked the formation. 
5 years ago
Around 100 Utahns will soon be able to pull-up their driver license on their cell phone by simply u...
John Wojcik

Utah starting new “mobile” driver’s license pilot program

Around 100 Utahns, and maybe 10,000 by the summer, will be able to pull-up their driver license on their mobile device by simply using an app.
5 years ago
Utah Returnship Program...
John Wojcik

Gov. Cox touts new economic vision post-vaccine rollout

Governor Spencer Cox is touting a new economic vision for Utah once the state's vaccine rollout is complete.
5 years ago
second amendment rally Utah...
Simone Seikaly

Second Amendment rally at state capitol to push back against new gun laws

Protesters at the Utah State Capitol said they're concerned about a potential ban on assault weapons, saying one ban could lead to more.
5 years ago
Salt Lake County Republican Party shake-up...
Cami Mondeaux

UPDATE: Salt Lake County GOP accepts chairman’s resignation after allegations within party

Utah Republican Party Chair Derek Brown said he supports Salt Lake County GOP Chair's resignation and that inaction on harassment allegations was unacceptable.
5 years ago
Mike Lee US border...
KSL News Staff

Sen. Mike Lee visits US-Mexico border with other GOP senators

Sen. Mike Lee said he visited the border with Mexico alongside other GOP senators to see how the surge in young immigrants is being managed.
5 years ago
Justice Party...
Michele Rowe

Former Salt Lake City mayor announces plan for new major political party

When Ross Carl "Rocky" Anderson was Salt Lake City's Mayor he was a Democrat in the early 2000s, but later to form the Justice Party.
5 years ago
The roads were already getting a dumping of snow late Thursday night.  UDOT says prepare for delays...
Mark Jackson

Spring break, early snow, Friday afternoon rush hour expected to add delays

SALT LAKE CITY  —  Spring Break 2021 is expected to leave its mark on Utah’s roads late this week.  The Utah Department of Transportation said drivers can expect delays on I-15 in Salt Lake and Davis counties as soon as early Friday afternoon. A press release sent on Thursday advised planning for extra time if […]
5 years ago
FILE- In this Sept. 16, 2019, file photo, a Dominion Voting Systems voting machine is seen in Atlan...
Colby Walker

Dominion Voting sues Fox News for $1.6B over 2020 election claims

Dominion Voting Systems has filed a $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit against Fox News, arguing the cable news giant falsely claimed in an effort to boost ratings that the voting company rigged the 2020 election.
5 years ago
romney courage award...
Colby Walker

Romney gets Profile in Courage Award for impeachment vote

U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney of Utah has been named this year's recipient of the Profile in Courage Award for being the only Republican to vote to convict former President Donald Trump during his first impeachment trial.
5 years ago
mask mandate...
Curt Gresseth

Rep. Chris Stewart believes in ending mask mandate for traveling kids

Utah Rep. Chris Stewart has introduced legislation a bill ending the mask mandate for traveling children, leaving it to the parents to decide.
5 years ago
Dixie name change...
Cami Mondeaux

Dixie State to form committee, beginning name-change process

The Board of Trustees at Dixie State University will begin forming a committee aimed to recommend an official name change to the college.
5 years ago
Utah joins lawsuit over oil and gas leasing ban....
Michele Rowe

Utah joins lawsuit against Biden administration over gas and oil rights

Utah joined a lawsuit Wednesday initiated by Louisiana, challenging the executive order signed by President Biden about oil and gas development
5 years ago
biden news conference...
Maegan Vazquez, CNN

Biden expected to announce new vaccination goal in his first White House news conference

President Joe Biden is scheduled to participate in his first presidential news conference on Thursday, where he's expected face a wide-ranging set of questions about the pandemic, the state of the economy, immigration and gun control.
5 years ago
(President Joe Biden speaks to members of the press on the South Lawn of the White House in Washing...
Paul Nelson

Utahns react to Pres. Biden’s call to ban assault weapons

The deadly mass shooting in Boulder has President Biden calling on lawmakers to ban assault weapons, and people on opposing sides of the debate seem to be no closer to agreeing whether it’s a good idea, or not. 
5 years ago
cox vaccine...
Mary Richards

Governor Cox scheduled to get COVID-19 vaccine; gives update

Utah Governor Spencer Cox says he was able to get scheduled for a COVID-19 vaccine as the state opened eligibility to residents 16 and up.
5 years ago
assault weapons ban...
Curt Gresseth

Ban on assault weapons/high-capacity magazines likely shot down

President Joe Biden's efforts to once again ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines are likely to be shot down in the Senate.
5 years ago