Utah and National Updates

Elections, Politics, & Government

sexual assault report...
HOPE YEN Associated Press

Watchdog faults VA chief over handling of sexual assault report

The 47-page report by the VA's internal watchdog paints a portrait of a department led by senior officials who were indifferent, if not hostile, to the issues at the department's flagship medical center in the nation's capital.
6 years ago
Utah COVID-19 vaccine...
Becky Bruce and Kelli Pierce

Utah leaders eager for vaccine as COVID-19 deaths top 1,000

More than 1,000 people have died from COVID-19 so far in Utah, just one more reason why state leaders are eager to start distributing the vaccine.
6 years ago
Bridal Veil Falls...
Paul Nelson

Utah County approves measure blocking future development on Bridal Veil Falls

The Utah County commission unanimously voted to put Bridal Veil Falls under a conservation easement and prevent future development.
6 years ago
foster child Utah reyes election lawsuit...
Madeleine Porter

Herbert, Cox call action of Reyes on election lawsuit “unwise”

The current governor and his successor called the decision of AG Sean Reyes to join a new election lawsuit an "unwise use of taxpayers' money."
6 years ago
voting remotely...
Curt Gresseth

Live Mic: Should Congress be voting remotely? Chris Stewart says no way

Even if they can technically do it, should members of Congress be voting remotely? Utah congressman Chris Stewart says don't go there.
6 years ago
Bishop stroke...
Saige Miller

Rep. Rob Bishop hospitalized after suffering a “mild” stroke

Utah Representative Rob Bishop is in the hospital after suffering from a mild stroke on Tuesday, he told KSL NewsRadio's Lee Lonsberry.
6 years ago
Salt Lake City bank robbery...
Paul Nelson

Salt Lake City man accused of robbing the same bank three times in eight weeks

A suspected robber may have been too attracted to one specific bank in Salt Lake City. Officers arrested the man after what is reportedly his third robbery at the same bank.
6 years ago
In this Nov. 5, 2020, file photo, the Supreme Court in Washington. The Supreme Court has rejected R...
The Associated Press

US Supreme Court rejects GOP bid to halt Biden’s Pennsylvania win

The Supreme Court has refused to question the vote certification process in PA. The GOP concern was the constitutionality of mail-in ballots.
6 years ago
Squaw Peak...
John Wojcik

Squaw Peak, other locations, could get new names under Utah bill

Squaw Peak in Provo, and dozens of other locations around the state, could be renamed because of a proposed state bill.
6 years ago
Rob Bishop Ben McAdams whats next...
Simone Seikaly and Lindsay Aerts

Reps Bishop and McAdams weigh in on what’s been and what’s next

Reps Bishop and McAdams examine their tenure and look to their future as they exit their positions as U.S. Representatives for Utah.
6 years ago
Moderna vaccine moderna regulators utah vaccine plan...
Becky Bruce and Paul Nelson

One last hurdle in the Utah COVID vaccine distribution plan

Utah health officials say they're ready with a COVID vaccine plan once doses are available. The one hurdle still in the way: final FDA approval.
6 years ago
FILE: Lavell Edwards Stadium on the Brigham Young University campus in Provo is pictured on Wednes...
Kelli Pierce

Provo wants better relationship with BYU students

The city of Provo and BYU students are looking for ways to improve the relationship between students and their neighbors.
6 years ago
President-elect Joe Biden speaks about jobs at The Queen theater, Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, in Wilmingt...
WILL WEISSERT, LISA MASCARO and STEVE PEOPLES Associated Press

Pressure mounts on Biden to make diverse picks for top posts

President-elect Joe Biden is facing increasing pressure to expand the racial and ideological diversity in his choices for Cabinet and other top jobs. A month and a half before he takes office, he's drawing rebukes from activists who fear he'll fall short on promises to build an administration that looks like the country it governs.
6 years ago
A unique recipe for healing: Bill Murray and a biblical text...
ELANA SCHOR and ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINS Associated Press

A unique recipe for healing: Bill Murray and a biblical text

Against the backdrop of a pandemic's blight and wounds from an acrimonious election, a group of acclaimed actors on Sunday will stage an online reading of a religious text with remarkable relevance to the current moment: the Book of Job.
6 years ago
Tens of millions in California under stay-at-home order starting Sunday night...
Paul Vercammen and Jon Passantino, CNN

Tens of millions in California under stay-at-home order starting Sunday night

Southern California and San Joaquin Valley residents will be under a stay-at-home order after the intensive care unit capacity in the two regions fell below 15%, triggering a mandate issued by the governor earlier this week that aims to bring down the soaring number of Covid-19 hospitalizations.
6 years ago
Sens. David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler are facing challengers Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff. (Photo...
Alex Rogers, CNN

All eyes are on Georgia this weekend ahead of Senate debate

The eyes of the political universe are on Georgia this weekend, as the voter registration deadline for January's Senate runoffs approaches.
6 years ago
Biden electors...
MICHAEL R. BLOOD and NICHOLAS RICCARDI Associated Press

Biden officially secures enough electors to become president

California has certified its presidential election and appointed 55 electors pledged to vote for Joe Biden, officially handing the Democrat the Electoral College majority needed to win the White House.
6 years ago
Trump relief bill...
Curt Gresseth

Can Trump pardon himself? Stay tuned.

President Trump says he has the "absolute right" to pardon himself. The question is unresolved because no president has ever tried.
6 years ago
(Protesters go face-to-face with shielded police officers.  Credit:  Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret New...
Paul Nelson

Victim requests that no charges be filed against officer seen shoving him during SLC violent protest

SALT LAKE CITY – An officer seen on video shoving an elderly man to the ground during May’s violent protest won’t face criminal charges.  Prosecutors say this was a tough decision, but the victim didn’t want the officer to be charged. It’s a video that angered people all over the country.  An officer with a […]
6 years ago
SALT LAKE CITY -- Homeschooling is increasing in popularity across the nation, including Utah. Inte...
John Wojcik

State school board may seek $5 million-plus to support remote learning

A $5 million request may be put forward by the State Board of Education to the Legislature, in order to support remote learning.
6 years ago
Trump relief bill...
Curt Gresseth

Inside Sources: Looking ahead to the Senate runoff races in Georgia

A national pollster says he doesn't know how the two Senate runoff races in Georgia will turn out after President Donald Trump spoke out against a state official who wouldn't toss out Joe Biden's win.
6 years ago
13th Amendment...
Scottie Andrew, CNN

Democratic lawmakers introduce a resolution to amend the 13th Amendment to end forced prison labor

Congressional Democrats want to amend a section of the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery, to end what they refer to as another form of slavery -- forced prison labor.
6 years ago
alcohol ban covid one year...
Cami Mondeaux

Utah bars send letter urging Gov. Herbert to end 10 p.m. alcohol ban

Twenty-five bars in Utah are pleading Gov. Gary Herbert to end his 10 p.m. alcohol ban, citing concerns they are on the "verge of economic ruin."
6 years ago
Tina Flournoy...
KATHLEEN RONAYNE Associated Press

VP-elect Harris picks Tina Flournoy to be her chief of staff

Vice President-elect Kamala Harris has named veteran Democratic strategist Tina Flournoy as her chief of staff.
6 years ago