Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com and Brigham Tomco, Deseret News
Stuart Adams won’t resign over claims he influenced new law to help granddaughter
Utah Senate President Stuart Adams denies wrongdoing after claims he influenced his granddaughter's plea deal.11 months ago
Tammy Kikuchi and Simone Seikaly
Utah governor declares August Immunization Awareness Month
Utah health officials welcomed the proclamation from Gov. Cox, citing pushback against vaccinations.11 months ago
Associated Press
The nation’s capital waits for Trump’s next move as a federal takeover threat looms
Around 2 a.m., noisy revelers emerging from clubs and bars packed the sidewalks of U Street in Washington, many of them seeking a late-night slice or falafel.12 months ago
Associated Press
How Texas Democrats’ walkout has launched a fight across the US over political maps
A weeklong walkout by Texas House Democrats is blocking redrawn congressional maps sought by President Donald Trump and put in motion a broadening fight across the U.S. over redistricting.12 months ago
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News
Utah lawmakers stop short of supporting bill to ban gerrymandering on national level
Rep. Blake Moore, R-Utah, said he did not support Republican plans in Texas to redraw congressional boundaries, but he stopped short of backing legislation to ban those efforts.12 months ago
Associated Press
US Air Force to deny retirement pay to transgender service members being separated from the service
The move means transgender service members can either take a lump-sum separation payment or be removed from the service.12 months ago
Verl Johansen, Amie Schaeffer
Utah lawmakers stand with Texas Democrats against GOP redistricting effort
Utah Democrats are standing with their Texas collegues as they fight Republicans work on redistricting the state to gain GOP seats.12 months ago
Becky Bruce
University of Utah will cut 81 programs to align with state rules
The Board of Trustees at the University of Utah made the program cuts after of a state-mandated review to make college more efficient.12 months ago
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News congressional correspondent
Sen. John Curtis places hold on Trump nominees over green energy tax credits
Curtis and a handful of other GOP senators say they’ll delay nominations until they get more information about how the tax credits will be phased out.12 months ago
Associated Press
The Justice Department seeks voter and election information from at least 19 states, AP finds
The U.S. Department of Justice is ramping up an effort to get voter data and other election information from the states.12 months ago
Diana Jones
‘Rage Against the Regime’ day of protest set for Washington Square Park
On Saturday at 6:00 p.m. a protest will be held at Washington Square Park as part of the nationwide event Rage Against the Regime day of protest.12 months ago
Associated Press
Who is Erika McEntarfer, the Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner fired by Trump?
The head of the agency that compiles the closely watched monthly jobs report usually toils in obscurity, but on Friday, the current holder of that job was loudly fired by the president of the United States.12 months ago
Carter Williams, KSL.com
Utah court upholds dismissal of lawsuit on Salt Lake City’s handling of homelessness
The Utah Supreme Court is upholding a 3rd District judge's decision to dismiss a lawsuit that alleged Salt Lake City wasn't doing enough to address crime and homelessness in the city.12 months ago
Bridger Beal-Cvetko
Vote Save America PAC invests to find Utah candidates to challenge GOP incumbents
Vote Save America announced Tuesday it will partner with Utah's Elevate PAC to identify and recruit candidates to run against GOP incumbents.12 months ago
Bryanna Willis
Utah Supreme Court dismisses lawsuit preventing the state from reviving a case to allow the sell off of public land
In the dismissed suit, public land advocates wanted to assure that Utah wouldn't revive an effort to take over public land.12 months ago
Sarah Martin, KSL TV
Utah vote-by-mail tightens deadline this municipal election
Planning to use vote-by-mail to cast your ballot? Ballots must now arrive by Election Night—postmarks alone no longer count.12 months ago
Lindsay Whitehurst and Hallie Golden, Associated Press
Appeals court finds Trump’s effort to end birthright citizenship unconstitutional, upholds block
The ruling from the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals comes after the push was also blocked by a federal judge in New Hampshire, and puts the issue one step closer to quickly coming back before the Supreme Court.1 year ago
Adam Small
Utah has lost 60% of its immigration judges in a matter of months, causing growing case backlog
There are now only two immigration judges left to handle more than 60,000 deportation cases in the state of Utah.1 year ago
Joe Reedy and Adriana Gomez Licon, Associated Press
Trump threatens to hold up stadium deal if Washington Commanders don’t switch back to Redskins
President Donald Trump is threatening to hold up a new stadium deal for Washington’s NFL team if it does not restore its old name of the Redskins.1 year ago
KATE PAYNE Associated Press/Report for America
Court rules Mississippi’s social media age verification law can go into effect
A three-judge panel of the 5th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals overruled a decision by a federal district judge to block the 2024 law from going into effect.1 year ago
Carter Williams, KSL.com
Cox asks Utahns to ‘please, please, please’ reduce fire risks ahead of Pioneer Day
Gov. Spencer Cox is urging Utahns to "please, please, please be vigilant" while recreating on public lands in the state, as drought conditions worsen amid an already busy wildfire season.1 year ago
Brian Carlson, KSL TV
Governor responds to Salt Lake City’s request for more funding to fix homeless crisis
During his monthly press conference, Gov. Cox commended Mayor Erin Mendenhall for the work Salt Lake City has done in the last six months to address homelessness.1 year ago
Britt Johnson
Utah dentists fight back against FDA’s proposed fluoride restrictions
Utah dentists disagree with the FDA's assessment of ingestible fluoride, and ask the public to weigh in.1 year ago
