Mary Richards
2021 Utah legislative session prioritizing participation, top issues during pandemic
The 2021 general legislative session begins Tuesday, January 19 with some big priorities, and big differences amid the pandemic.6 years ago
WILL WEISSERT Associated Press
Biden picks transgender woman as assistant health secretary
President-elect Joe Biden has tapped Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine to be his assistant secretary of health, leaving her poised to become the first openly transgender federal official to be confirmed by the U.S. Senate.6 years ago
MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press
Census Bureau director to resign amid criticism over data
U.S. Census Bureau director Steven Dillingham is planning to resign with the change in presidential administrations.6 years ago
ROBERT BURNS, LOLITA C. BALDOR and MATTHEW LEE Associated Press
Biden’s national security Cabinet nominees face Senate tests
President-elect Joe Biden's national security Cabinet may be bare on Day One of his presidency, but an inauguration eve spurt of Senate confirmation hearings suggests that won't be the case for long.6 years ago
LISA MASCARO and BILL BARROW Associated Press
Joe Biden to propose 8-year citizenship path for immigrants
President-elect Joe Biden plans to unveil a sweeping immigration bill on Day One of his administration, hoping to provide an eight-year path to citizenship.6 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Live Mic: Utah coach says lessons of MLK should be taught year-round
A Utah coach and teacher says it's not enough to quote Martin Luther King Jr. on the day that bears his name. We need to learn MLK lessons all year long.6 years ago
Boyd Matheson
OPINION: Stop talking about Martin Luther King Jr. and start acting like him
Boyd Matheson: "When it comes to following the example of Martin Luther King Jr., we face this question: What can one of us do? And then -- do it."6 years ago
Cami Mondeaux
Bells will ring from Utah Capitol Building in honor of lives lost from COVID-19
Utah will join several states across the country in ringing bells from its Capitol building to honor those who lost their lives amid the COVID-19 pandemic.6 years ago
John Wojcik
Some COVID-19 vaccination appointments in Davis County were “double-booked”
The Davis County Health Department says they accidentally double-booked some appointments to administer the COVID-19 vaccine.6 years ago
Jeremy Diamond, Kevin Liptak, Jamie Gangel, Pamela Brown and Kaitlan Collins, CNN
Sources: President Trump to issue around 100 pardons, commutations Tuesday
President Donald Trump is preparing to issue around 100 pardons and commutations on his final full day, according to three people familiar with the matter.6 years ago
GEIR MOULSON and DARIA LITVINOVA Associated Press
Navalny’s arrest adds to tension between Russia and the West
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s arrest as he arrived in Moscow after recovering from his poisoning with a nerve agent has drawn widespread criticism from Western nations.6 years ago
DAVID A. LIEB and ADAM GELLER Associated Press
Sunday protests start small at newly fortified US statehouses
Increased security at state capitols comes as authorities work to deter a repeat of recent violent protests at the U.S. Capitol.6 years ago
Associated Press
Iran asks watchdog not to publish ‘unnecessary’ nuke details
Iran urged the United Nations' nuclear watchdog to avoid publishing "unnecessary" details on Tehran's nuclear program,6 years ago
Cami Mondeaux
Lawmaker seeks to provide contraception medication to inmates
Jails may be required to administer certain previously-prescribed methods of contraception to inmates under a new bill.6 years ago
Cami Mondeaux
Gov. Cox debunks rumor suggesting he already got COVID-19 vaccine
Gov. Spencer Cox took to Twitter Saturday afternoon, debunking a rumor that he's already gotten his COVID-19 vaccine despite not being eligible yet.6 years ago
DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer
Journalists prepare for protests where they could be targets
While monitoring online chatter about protests at state capitols in advance of next week's presidential inauguration, the Seattle Times came across a chilling description for journalists: soft targets.6 years ago
MATTHEW LEE AP Diplomatic Writer
Biden fills out State Department team with Obama veterans
President-elect Joe Biden on Saturday filled out his State Department team with a group of former career diplomats and veterans of the Obama administration6 years ago
ADAM BEAM Associated Press
California now reporting 525 virus deaths every day
More Californians than ever are dying from the coronavirus a knee-bucking 525 every day and the number expected to keep climbing6 years ago
Mark Jackson
Utah National Guard Troops deploy to D.C. ahead of inauguration
The mission of the Utah National Guard will be to help the Washington, D.C. National Guard to provide safety during a time of unrest.6 years ago
JOSH BOAK AP Economics Writer
Biden’s $1.9 trillion aid plan to revamp economy prompts GOP pushback
Biden releases a $1.9 trillion aid plan with the hopes of revamping the economy. The plan includes $1,400 direct payments, $15 minimum wage and more.6 years ago
John Wojcik
Utah man charged for alleged involvement in violent U.S. Capitol rally
A Salt Lake valley man who participated in a violent protest at the U.S. Capitol is being charged for his alleged involvement.6 years ago
Paul Nelson
FBI bracing for potential protests at Utah State Capitol
The FBI will assist in securing the Utah State Capitol in anticipation of protests leading up to Inauguration Day. Agents say they won’t be interfering in peaceful protests.6 years ago
Cami Mondeaux
Rep. Curtis responds to ‘treason’ poster left on office door, citing “troubling time”
During an interview with MSNBC, Rep. John Curtis, R-Utah, showed a poster that was left on his office door that accused him of treason.6 years ago
