Curt Gresseth
International election monitors coming to US but far fewer this year
International election monitors will be watching the 2020 presidential election, but their numbers will be far fewer than in past years.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Utah County, Provo drop mask mandate–but masks still required most places
Utah County has decided to drop its mask mandate for now...but masks are still required in most public spaces.6 years ago
Mary Richards
Early voting locations open in Utah, but officials still urge mail-in
Utah counties like Salt Lake and Summit opened in-person voting locations this week. Davis, Utah, Weber, Tooele and others start early voting next week.6 years ago
Colby Walker
#StandUnited: Peterson and Cox issue joint PSA on political civility
Chris Peterson (D) and Spencer Cox (R), who oppose each other for governor, issued a joint #StandUnited PSA calling for political civility in 2020.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
2nd Congressional District candidates debate healthcare, COVID-19, Supreme Court
Healthcare, the environment, and the government's response to COVID-19 were all hot topics at the 2nd Congressional District debate Monday night.6 years ago
Dan Merica, CNN
Debate commission to mute candidates during their opponent’s initial responses to prevent interruptions
Former Vice President Joe Biden and President Donald Trump will have their microphones muted during portions of the second and final presidential debate on Thursday night6 years ago
The Associated Press
How will the 2020 election affect control of Congress?
The makeup of Congress will be determined by the general election, with both parties needing a majority to control the House or Senate.6 years ago
Dan Bammes
Utah County promises better in-person voting in 2020 election
Long lines from in-person voting caused the governor to call Utah County the “epicenter of dysfunction” in 2018. But the new clerk promises a fix in 2020.6 years ago
MARK SHERMAN Associated Press
High court allows 3-day extension for Pennsylvania ballots
The Supreme Court will allow Pennsylvania to count ballots received up to three days after the election.6 years ago
SAMY MAGDY Associated Press
President Trump says Sudan to be removed from terrorism list
President Donald Trump said Sudan will be removed from the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism if it follows through on its pledge to pay $335 million to American terror victims.6 years ago
Colby Walker and Lindsay Aerts
More than half of Utah’s active voters’; ballots have been processed
Ballots began to show up in mailboxes across Utah earlier this month, and currently, over half a million ballots have been processed.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Homeless? Moved? Inactive? You can still vote in Utah’s election
Utah residents who are homeless or have switched addresses can still vote in the upcoming election. But elections officials say, like inactive voters who want to change their status, they'll need to speak up so they can get their mail-in ballots.6 years ago
Cami Mondeaux
Political science professor: Recognizing fake news is ‘up to you’
"Fake news" isn't anything new. But it has become more prevalent over the years with social media -- with several sites taking steps to halt the spread.6 years ago
BARBARA ORTUTAY and DAVID KLEPPER Associated Press
Is Facebook really ready for the 2020 election?
Is Facebook ready for the United States 2020 Election ? Experts and even some of its own employees have their doubts.6 years ago
Paul LeBlanc, CNN
Pres. Trump signs Rep. Stewart’s bill designating 9-8-8 as national suicide hotline
President Donald Trump signed a bipartisan bill that will make 9-8-8 the universal telephone number to reach the national suicide prevention hotline.6 years ago
Cami Mondeaux
YMCA to offer free childcare locations on Election Day
The Armed Forces YMCA announced it would provide free childcare throughout the country on Election Day, including two locations in Salt Lake City.6 years ago
ANITA SNOW Associated Press
Organizers exhort women to vote for change at US rallies
Thousands of mostly young women in masks are rallying in the nation's capital and other U.S. cities, exhorting voters to oppose President Donald Trump and his fellow Republican candidates in the Nov. 3 elections.6 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Dave & Dujanovic: How do social media sites affect your vote?
As more Americans shift to social media sites to get their news, how much do platforms like Facebook and Instagram affect your vote?6 years ago
Cami Mondeaux
Why are names on the ballot arranged that way?
Some states, like Utah, utilize a randomized master list to arrange candidate's names to ensure impartial placement throughout the ballot.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Davis County man finds two ballots in his mailbox
Elections officials say, although mistakes like getting two ballots are rare, it's a good reminder to call them if something looks off.6 years ago
Maeve Reston, CNN
Stark contrast between Trump and Biden on display in dueling town halls
(CNN) — President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden weren’t on the same stage on Thursday night but two simultaneous town halls managed to clearly lay out the stark differences between the candidates. Trump and Biden were both forced to answer tough questions as the President vied for an elusive campaign reset while […]6 years ago
DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer
C-SPAN suspends Scully after he admits to lie about hack
C-SPAN has suspended its political editor Steve Scully indefinitely after he admitted to lying about having his Twitter account hacked.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Truckers ask UDOT to fix lanes on I-15 after near miss
A dashcam video of a car almost hitting a semi truck on I-15 in Lehi has some truck drivers asking the Utah Department of Transportation to fix lane striping issues in the area.6 years ago
