Utah and National Updates

Elections, Politics, & Government

I-15 construction...
Paul Nelson

10-year expansion of I-15 “Tech Corridor” essentially complete

After nearly 10 years of construction and traffic restrictions UDOT officials say the projects on the I-15 “Tech Corridor” are essentially finished.
6 years ago
polling lines...
Cami Mondeaux & Lindsay Aerts

Utah County election officials will text voters to avoid lines at polling locations

With election officials expecting record voter turnout, clerks are looking to avoid long lines at in-person polling locations. One solution: Text messages.
6 years ago
vote by mail ballot...
Cami Mondeaux & Lindsay Aerts

Election officials concerned over expected in-person voting turnout

With four days until Election Day, some election officials say they're worried about the expected turnout at in-person polling locations on Tuesday. 
6 years ago
Planners at The Point, Utah prison COVID-19 inmate...
Becky Bruce

Utah State Prison enters “code-red” lockdown over COVID-19

The Utah State Prison is currently under what the Department of Corrections calls a "code-red" lockdown, in an effort to stop COVID-19. 
6 years ago
Health care analysts say Utah close to 'rationing' service due to climbing COVID-19 patients record...
Becky Bruce

Record number of Utahns test positive for COVID-19

A record 2,292 more Utahns tested positive for COVID-19 out of 10,346 new tests. Three more people are reported to have died.
6 years ago
I-15 sandy...
John Wojcik

Expect 30-minute delays (or longer) on I-15 in Sandy this weekend

Watch out for 30-minute delays along I-15 through Sandy this weekend. More road work will be going on as part of the I-15 Northbound Project.
6 years ago
election turnout utah ballot drop...
Kelli Pierce

Is fear of violence after election day overblown?

At the end of a contentious political campaigning season, people are nervous that there could be violence after the election, is there a reason to worry?
6 years ago
election results...
Cami Mondeaux

Planning to watch election results? It may take a while.

For our fellow political junkies out there who are preparing to watch election results next week: Buckle up. It will be a while before we know the winners. 
6 years ago
early voting...
Cami Mondeaux

Early Voting: Track which states have surpassed 2016 voting numbers

Utah is on track to report record-breaking numbers this election with early voting making up about 66% of the total vote in 2016. 
6 years ago
Early voting gap election violence...
Adam Levy, Ethan Cohen and Liz Stark, CNN

Republicans are narrowing the early voting gap in these states

In four key states -- Florida, North Carolina, Nevada and Iowa -- Republicans are beginning to narrow the Democratic advantage in pre-Election Day voting.
6 years ago
voter instructions mail-in ballot record turnout Utah change vote...
Curt Gresseth

No, you can’t change your vote once you’ve mailed it in

Some states allow voters to change their ballots (under specific circumstances), but Utah is not among them, says an election expert.
6 years ago
Officials with the Utah Department of Workforce Services say they're seeing fewer new jobless claim...
John Wojcik

Fewer jobless claims for second straight week, seasonal spike expected

Officials with the Utah Department of Workforce Services say they're seeing fewer new jobless claims, although numbers remain well above normal.
6 years ago
utah cases climb...
Becky Bruce

WATCH: Utah officials urge residents to do their part as COVID-19 cases climb

10 more Utahns have died and the state's 7 day rolling average of percent positive test results in Utah reached 18.1% as COVID-19 cases continued to climb.
6 years ago
vote by mail ballot...
Kelli Pierce

How in person voting works in different counties along the Wasatch

Both Utah and Davis counties are printing replacement paper ballots for those who wish to vote in person where there are also drop boxes available.
6 years ago
Search and rescue...
Curt Gresseth

Live Mic: Search and rescue calls shoot up in Utah during pandemic

Search and rescue teams are hopping as more people try social distancing in the great outdoors. There have been dozens more rescues this year over last.
6 years ago
election results...
Curt Gresseth

Dave & Dujanovic: Why don’t people vote?

An expert in voting and politics discusses the reasons why people don't vote and why it's so important now to do so.
6 years ago
covid 19 utah...
Kelli Pierce

Salt Lake City School District looks at COVID-19 infections in schools

SALT LAKE CITY – The Salt Lake City School District has held most of its classes online since March because of the high number of COVID-19 infections in both the city and county.  But board members seem to be looking into whether more in-person classes can be held safely.  Dr. Adam Hersh, the pediatric infectious […]
6 years ago
hill air force base F-35A...
Kelli Pierce

Area near Hill Air Force Base brings defense tech jobs to northern Utah

LAYTON, Utah – Northrup Grumman is bringing at least 2,250 defense tech jobs to the area near Hill Air Force Base in northern Utah.  As of now, only about 40% of those jobs will go to Utahns. The state is looking to increase that number as it projects the area could grow faster than Silicon […]
6 years ago
Krispy Kreme election...
Simret Aklilu, CNN

Krispy Kreme is offering free doughnuts and ‘I Voted’ stickers on Election Day

Krispy Kreme will give visitors the iconic "I Voted" sticker, as well as a free doughnut, in honor of Election Day on November 3.
6 years ago
southwest turbulence...
John Wojcik

New concourse opens at Salt Lake City International Airport

A brand-new concourse is opening at Salt Lake City International Airport. Concourse B features 21 gates and will house Alaska, American, Frontier, JetBlue, SkyWest, Southwest, United and some Delta gates.
6 years ago
Students vote at a polling station on the campus of the University of California Irvine, on Novembe...
Dana Bash and Bridget Nolan, CNN

Why 2020 could be the year of the young voter

Turnout among young voters is usually low, but organizers and activists hope that 2020 could be different.
6 years ago
Amy Coney Barrett was sworn in to the Supreme Court at a White House ceremony Monday evening, short...
Maegan Vazquez, CNN

Barrett confirmed by Senate for Supreme Court, takes oath

Amy Coney Barrett was sworn in to the Supreme Court at a White House ceremony Monday evening, shortly after her nomination was confirmed by the Senate.
6 years ago
political conspiracy theories money dollar all seeing eye...
Paul Nelson

Researchers: Both political parties believe ‘conspiracy theories’

If you think conspiracy theories only affect people on the other side of the political aisle, you need to think again. Here's what you need to know.
6 years ago
Utah stalking laws...
Kelli Pierce

Utah lawmakers consider changes to stalking laws

Prosecutors, defense attorneys, and victims' advocates, are asking for minor changes to the stalking laws in Utah to clarify and show a pattern of behavior.
6 years ago