Kelli Pierce
Canyons School District likely won’t mandate student masks
Some teachers in the Canyons School District are concerned about a District proposal that does not require student masks.6 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Utah’s Stewart wades into debate over Russian bounties to kill US troops
Rep. Chris Stewart is the latest to insist President Trump was never briefed on reports of Russian bounties paid to Taliban fighters to kill US soldiers.6 years ago
Saige Miller
Utah Primary results still too close to call; Burgess Owens wins 4th congressional district
Results continue to trickle in for the Utah primary. Only one race has been called: Burgess Owens, who will challenge Democrat Ben McAdams for Congress.6 years ago
The Associated Press
Department of Homeland Security to safeguard US monuments
The federal agency created to improve the nation's response to terrorism adds protection of statues and monuments to its mission.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Greg Hughes, Thomas Wright still optimistic for a gubernatorial primary win
The initial vote count on primary night did not go the way former Utah House Speaker Greg Hughes or former Utah GOP Chairman Thomas Wright wanted. However, both candidates are optimistic they could pull out a win in the gubernatorial primary.6 years ago
Cami Mondeaux
Owens appears to secure 4th District GOP nod; 1st District congressional races still tight
The Associated Press declared Burgess Owens the winner in the 4th district GOP primary, with the congressional primary races for 1st District too close to call.6 years ago
Cami Mondeaux
Too close to call: First results of governor’s race don’t show clear frontrunner
Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox has an early lead in the polls for the GOP nomination in the 2020 Utah governor’s race, preliminary results show.6 years ago
Cami Mondeaux
GOP candidates seek to unseat Utah’s sole Democrat Rep. Ben McAdams
Unseating the only Democrat will be a challenge -- but first, Republicans in Utah's 4th Congressional District will have to choose their candidate.6 years ago
Cami Mondeaux
Utah governor’s race: Four GOP candidates vie for spot on November ballot
The governor’s race has gained much interest from Utah voters, as this election guarantees a new state leader to replace Gov. Gary Herbert.6 years ago
Cami Mondeaux
Election officials expect “record turnout” but votes may take longer to count
Salt Lake County Clerk Sherrie Swensen expects a "record turnout" for Utah's June primary, as roughly 392-thousand ballots already received and processed.6 years ago
BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press
McGrath narrowly wins Kentucky Dem primary; McConnell showdown awaits
Former Marine pilot Amy McGrath wins the Kentucky Democratic U.S. Senate primary, setting up a showdown with Rep. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.6 years ago
MARK SHERMAN Associated Press
Supreme Court lifts ban on state aid to religious schooling
The Supreme Court has ruled that states can't cut religious schools out of programs that send public money to private education.6 years ago
Alicia Lee, CNN
Academic, mental and physical benefits of in-person school outweigh virus risks, pediatrics group says
(CNN) — As states grapple with how to safely start the upcoming school year, the American Academy of Pediatrics is pushing for students to be physically present in classrooms rather than continue in remote learning for the sake of their well-being. The group, which represents and guides pediatricians across the country, updated its back-to-school recommendations […]6 years ago
Mary Richards
Rep. Stewart: President was not briefed on Russia bounties
There are conflicting reports whether President Trump was briefed on an intelligence report that said Russia is offering bounties for American troops in Afghanistan. Utah representative Chris Stewart, who is on the House Intelligence Committee, says the president was not briefed.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
How safe are Utah’s mail-in ballots from voter fraud?
Utahns across the state are participating in primary elections by mail today. So how safe are Utah mail-in ballots? County Clerks say the state takes precautions to prevent fraud that others don't.6 years ago
Paul Nelson
Saratoga Springs hopes to prevent future traffic jams in possible evacuations
Some evacuees from the Knolls Fire tell KSL it took hours from them to get out of the restricted area because of traffic jams6 years ago
Kira Hoffelmeyer and Ryan Meeks
Park City has canceled Fourth of July festivities due to COVID-19
The Council said in a statement that the Fourth of July festivities were canceled in light of the nationwide spike in COVID-19 cases6 years ago
LISA BAUMANN Associated Press
‘Enough’: 1 killed in shooting in Seattle’s protest zone
SEATTLE (AP) — A 16-year-old boy was killed and a younger teenager was wounded early Monday in Seattle’s “occupied” protest zone — the second deadly shooting in the area that local officials have vowed to change after business complaints and criticism from President Donald Trump. The violence that came just over a week after another […]6 years ago
MARK SHERMAN Associated Press
Supreme Court strikes down Louisiana abortion clinic law
The Supreme Court has struck down a Louisiana law regulating abortion clinics, reasserting a commitment to abortion rights over fierce opposition from dissenting conservative justices in the first big abortion case during the Trump Presidency.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
What you need to know: last-minute voting in the Utah primary election
While Utah primary voters technically have until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday to get their ballots postmarked, Utah County Clerk Amelia Powers-Gardner advises last-minute voters to turn them in earlier.6 years ago
Paul LeBlanc, CNN
Mississippi state legislature passes bill to change state flag
The Mississippi state legislature -- both the House and Senate -- passed a bill on Sunday to change the state's flag in a historic step toward removing the flag's Confederate battle emblem.6 years ago
Sarah Westwood and Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN
President Trump thanks people in video in which man chants ‘white power’
Former national security adviser John Bolton said it's possible that Mr. Trump tweeted the video because he saw a "Trump 2020" sign and did not hear the "white power" chant.6 years ago
LYNN BERRY and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press
Trump denies briefing on reported bounties against US troops
President Donald Trump on Sunday denied that he had been briefed on reported U.S. intelligence that a Russian military intelligence unit secretly offered bounties6 years ago
