Utah and National Updates

Elections, Politics, & Government

enrollment...
Michele Rowe

Proposed bill to let driving-age teens vote in school board elections

A bill before the Utah legislature would give some teens the right to vote in local school board elections, so long as the school boards approve.
6 years ago
second shots...
John Wojcik

Impeachment trial features cameo from Gov. Cox; Mike Lee meets with Trump lawyers

Governor Spencer Cox made a cameo appearance Thursday in the Senate trial of former President Donald Trump.
6 years ago
In this image from video, the Senate begins the third day in the second impeachment trial of former...
MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press

What to watch as Trump’s lawyers deliver impeachment defense

Trump’s lawyers plan to argue their client’s innocence on multiple fronts – they'll say not only is the trial unconstitutional but he also is innocent of the charge that he incited the riot on Jan. 6.
6 years ago
Martin Gold, a visiting scholar with the Orrin G. Hatch Foundation, says the Filibuster is critical...
JOSH BOAK Associated Press

Budget office expects $2.3T deficit before Biden relief plan

The Congressional Budget Office says the federal government is on track for a $2.3 trillion deficit this year, down roughly $900 billion from last year when the coronavirus caused Congress to provide historic amounts of financial aid.
6 years ago
concealed carry...
Paul Nelson

Senate bill would allow school districts to opt out of enforcing mask mandates

Should school districts be allowed to decide to opt out of enforcing a statewide mask mandate on school grounds?  A bill being proposed in the Senate would allow that to happen.  
6 years ago
Transgender sports in Utah considered by legislature...
Cami Mondeaux

Bill that would bar transgender girls from ‘sports for female students’ advances to House

A bill that would bar transgender girls from competing in female sports is making its way through the state Legislature, passing through the Utah House Education Committee Thursday. 
6 years ago
romney lee impeachment...
Mary Richards

Lee, Romney feature prominently in day 2 of impeachment trial

Utah Sens. Mike Lee and Mitt Romney played a prominent role in day two of the impeachment trial, as Democratic House managers laid out their case.
6 years ago
Delegate Stacey Plaskett (D-V.I.), a House Impeachment Manager, walks through the the U.S. Capitol ...
Clare Foran, Jeremy Herb and Manu Raju, CNN

Impeachment managers slated to wrap up their case against Trump at Senate trial

Thursday’s trial is expected to begin around 10 a.m. KSL NewsRadio will air the entirety of the arguments, uninterrupted on the KSL X-stream. You can also stay up to date with live updates throughout the day on KSL NewsRadio and on the free KSL NewsRadio app on iOS devices and on Android devices.       (CNN) […]
6 years ago
attack on US Capitol...
Paul LeBlanc, CNN

Key moments from the second day of Trump’s impeachment trial

Some GOP members praised the presentation Wednesday, with No. 2 Senate Republican John Thune of South Dakota saying the House impeachment managers did an "effective job" and were "connecting the dots" from Trump's words to the insurrection.
6 years ago
In this image from video, security video is shown to senators as House impeachment manager Rep. Eri...
LISA MASCARO, ERIC TUCKER, MARY CLARE JALONICK and JILL COLVIN Associated Press

Chilling video footage becomes key exhibit in Trump trial

Raw and visceral video footage of last month’s deadly insurrection at the Capitol is now a key exhibit in the impeachment trial of Donald Trump.
6 years ago
SolarWinds response leader...
ALAN SUDERMAN Associated Press

White House names SolarWinds response leader amid criticism

The White House says a senior national security official is leading the U.S. response to a massive breach of government departments and private corporations discovered late last year.
6 years ago
Clean Air Caucus...
Dan Bammes

Clean Air Caucus has a big legislative agenda

The Clean Air Caucus in the Utah legislature has members from both parties, and they outlined their agenda for the current session.
6 years ago
Rename Dixie State University...
Paul Nelson and Madeleine Porter

House approves bill to rename Dixie State University

The Utah House signed off on a bill that starts the process to rename Dixie State University, if the Senate approves of the measure.
6 years ago
John Huber U.S. Attorney for Utah...
Simone Seikaly

Utah’s US attorney John Huber submits resignation after Biden request

Huber, a University of Utah graduate, was among many state USAGs that received this request from the Biden administration.
6 years ago
A two-car crash left six people injured near West Haven August 18, 2024....
Mark Jackson

Citations up for Utah drivers speeding 100 mph or more

It's not just ten or fifteen miles an hour over; apparently many drivers are speeding in excess of 100 miles an hour, according to the Utah Highway Patrol.
6 years ago
legislative staffers get vaccine...
John Wojcik

Cox: COVID-19 vaccine may be available for all Utahns sooner than expected

State leaders believe Utah may start getting enough doses to make COVID-19 vaccines available for everyone who wants one by April or May.
6 years ago
Utah is among a number of states that are allowing police agencies to report bad cops to other agen...
John Wojcik

Utah officers may have to report every time they point their gun at someone

A new bill would require Utah officers to file a report every time they point a gun or Taser at someone.
6 years ago
Sarah's Bill...
Mary Richards

Sarah’s Bill close to passing

The Davis County teenager who was critically injured by a drunk driver was at the Capitol to see strong support for "Sarah's Bill" a new DUI bill named for her.
6 years ago
(Utah State Capitol, credit Paul Nelson)...
Paul Nelson

Lawmakers promote bill prohibiting online impersonation

Lawmakers are taking aim at online impersonation, an activity that’s highly destructive, but law enforcement can’t do much about it, yet.
6 years ago
Acting Sergeant at Arms Timothy Blodgett, right, leads Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., second from right,...
MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press

What to Watch: Democrats to argue Trump alone incited mob

House Democrats will begin two days of arguments in Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial, trying to convince skeptical Republicans that the former president alone was responsible for inciting his mob of supporters who broke into the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6
6 years ago
School funding...
COLLIN BINKLEY Associated Press

Dems attempt to push through school funding, wage increase

House Democrats are muscling past Republicans on major portions of President Joe Biden’s pandemic plan, including a proposed $130 billion in school relief and a gradual increase of the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour.
6 years ago
Trump impeachment trial...
Madeleine Porter

Trump trial gets go-ahead after emotional, graphic first day

On the emotional first day of Donald Trump's impeachment trial, the former president lost a key opening battle — the Senate voted that it has jurisdiction to try him even though he has left office.
6 years ago
2021 General Session legislative staffers get COVID vaccine...
KSL News Staff

Some Utah legislative staffers get COVID-19 vaccine priority

A spokesperson said those staffers are integral to the legislative process and their working conditions made them vulnerable to COVID-19 exposure.
6 years ago
impeachment constitutional...
Jeremy Herb, Manu Raju and Lauren Fox, CNN

Senate votes Trump impeachment trial is constitutional

The Senate voted Tuesday that the second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump is constitutional.
6 years ago