Utah and National Updates

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Paul Nelson

Hundreds more in Utah rally against death of George Floyd

UTAH STATE CAPITOL – Multiple groups come to the Capitol complex as protests against the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis continue across the country. Most of the Utah State Capitol grounds were sealed off with yellow caution tape and surrounded by UHP troopers to ensure no one damages the buildings or monuments.  However, across […]
6 years ago
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Kelli Pierce

Campaigning during COVID-19: 4th Congressional District candidates get creative online

Utah's 4th Congressional District candidates are grappling with campaigning online as the COVID-19 pandemic hinders their ability to meet with voters.
6 years ago
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Colby Walker

Kaysville City Council issues censure of Mayor Katie Witt

The City Council of Kaysville Utah has issued a letter of censure against their Mayor Katie Witt and has asked for her formal resignation after her support of a country music concert to be held in the city despite state health directives.
6 years ago
Michael White, an American detained in Iran, was released on Thursday after more than a year in cus...
Vivian Salama and Jennifer Hansler, CNN

US Navy veteran detained in Iran has been released

Michael White, an American detained in Iran, was released on Thursday after more than a year in custody.
6 years ago
FILE - In this Nov. 9, 2018, file photo, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis waits outside the Pentagon. M...
KEVIN FREKING Associated Press

Ex-defense chief Mattis rips Trump for dividing Americans

Former defense secretary James Mattis is denouncing President Donald Trump’s heavy-handed use of military force to quell protests near the White House and says his former boss is setting up a “false conflict” between the military and civilian society.
6 years ago
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Lee Lonsberry

OPINION: President Trump wrong about Postal Service

Lee Lonberry writes: A dispute between President Trump and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos shouldn't dictate the financial future of the US Postal Service.
6 years ago
wrong-way drivers...
Curt Gresseth

Dave & Dujanovic: New cameras spot wrong-way drivers

UDOT Director of Operations discusses 32 new cameras designed to spot wrong-way drivers before a head-on collision can result in death.
6 years ago
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John Wojcik

Congressional candidates talk campaigning during a pandemic

Half-a-dozen candidates looking to take over a long-held Congressional seat, are changing their campaign tactics due to the coronavirus pandemic.
6 years ago
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Kelli Pierce

Health officials warn against going to green risk phase after spike in COVID-19 cases

Utah health officials warn of going to green risk too early, especially after a recent spike in COVID-19 cases.
6 years ago
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Cami Mondeaux

SLC Mayor ends week-long curfew early, citing respect from protesters

Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall announced Wednesday she would be ending her week-long nightly curfew -- five days earlier than originally planned. 
6 years ago
Salt Lake City police...
Kelli Pierce

Salt Lake City council meeting flooded by demands to cut the police department’s budget

The Salt Lake City council spurred input from hundreds of people, demanding a $30 million cut to the police department budget. 
6 years ago
Weber State professor resigns...
Colby Walker

UPDATE: Weber State professor permanently resigns

Weber State University criminal justice professor Scott Senjo has permanently resigned and will no longer be affiliated with the University.
6 years ago
FILE - In this Aug. 23, 2019, file photo, Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa, speaks during a news conference ...
THOMAS BEAUMONT Associated Press

Iowa voters oust Rep. King, shunned for insensitive remarks

Longtime Rep. Steve King has been ousted in Iowa’s Republican primary after being ostracized by party leaders for comments about white nationalism.
6 years ago
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Becky Bruce

The Venezuela crisis: The conditions that led to the arrest of Josh Holt

The Venezuela crisis took decades to evolve, setting the stage for the 2016 arrest of Josh and Thamy Holt.
6 years ago
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Curt Gresseth

Live Mic: Feds to come after those behind downtown SLC violence

The U.S. Attorney for Utah tells Live Mic with Lee Lonsberry the feds will bring to justice to any lawbreakers behind the downtown violence this weekend.
6 years ago
SLC Mayor...
Kelli Pierce

SLC Mayor Erin Mendenhall thanks police for help during protests

SLC Mayor Erin Mendenhall is thanking police departments from across northern Utah for help during protests.
6 years ago
FILE: Castle Geyser erupting in Yellowstone National Park.  Photo courtesy - Getty Images...
Michele Rowe

Yellowstone opens with a number of earthquakes (don’t worry though, it’s normal)

As Yellowstone National Park opens back up, scientists have been out placing seismic detectors showing that the park is as active with earthquakes as ever.
6 years ago
SLC officials assessing damage from Saturday's protest, health officials concerned...
Paul Nelson

SLC officials assessing damage from Saturday’s protest, health officials concerned

City officials are still trying to figure out how much damage was done in Saturday's protest, and health officials are extremely concerned
6 years ago
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Curt Gresseth

Dave & Dujanovic: Police union blasts SLC mayor; she responds

The police union blasted Salt Lake City's mayor after she asked for complaints against police from this weekend's protests. Mayor Erin Mendenhall responds.
6 years ago
Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall issued her fifth emergency proclamation stay-at-home order...
Simone Seikaly

SLC extends evening curfew through June 8

SALT LAKE CITY — Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall has enacted a new curfew for all of Salt Lake City. The new curfew begins tonight, Monday, June 1, and extends through Monday June 8. The curfew begins each evening at 8 p.m. and ends at 6 a.m. For those who live and work in […]
6 years ago
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Kelli Pierce

Salt Lake County reopening some rec centers on Monday

As temperatures soar and school is out for summer many parents are looking for somewhere to take their kids. Starting Monday they will have more options as Salt Lake County reopens some rec centers. 
6 years ago
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Associated Press (AP)

Navajo Nation reports 105 new COVID-19 cases, 10 more deaths

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) — The Navajo Department of Health has reported 105 new cases of coronavirus on the Navajo Nation and 10 more known deaths. That pushes the numbers to 5,250 positive COVID-19 cases and 241 known deaths as of Saturday night. Tribal officials also said preliminary reports from eight health care facilities indicate […]
6 years ago
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Jeremy Herb, Evan Perez, Donie O'Sullivan and Mark Morales, CNN

Breakdown: the outside elements involved in protests across the US

Which outside elements have involved themselves in protests across the nation? CNN writers gather what is known so far.
6 years ago
Police car destroyed in Salt Lake City as protest turns violent...
Ryan Meeks, Becky Bruce, Paul Nelson, Kelli Pierce and Cami Mondeaux

UPDATE: SLC Mayor issues curfew, Gov. Herbert activates National Guard after protests turn violent

At least one Salt Lake police car has been destroyed as protests over the death of a black man in police custody in Minnesota turn violent in SLC. 
6 years ago