Utah and National Updates

Elections, Politics, & Government

President Donald Trump signs an $8.3 billion bill to fight the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S., Fr...
ANDREW TAYLOR Associated Press

Trump signs $8.3B bill to combat coronavirus outbreak in US

President Donald Trump has signed an $8.3 billion measure to help tackle the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S. Trump had planned to sign the bill during a visit to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, according to Vice President Mike Pence.
7 years ago
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Colby Walker

Daylight Saving: It’s almost time to spring forward

Get ready to "spring forward." Come Sunday morning at 2 AM we'll lose an hour of sleep as the clock jumps forward as we enter Daylight Saving Time.
7 years ago
Adilisha Patrom, owner of a co-working and event space next to Gallaudet University, organizes face...
ASHRAF KHALIL Associated Press

Washington, DC, gets its first coronavirus pop-up shop

The nation's capital has pop up shops for food and drink, even marijuana. And now, coronavirus prevention supplies.
7 years ago
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ANDREW TAYLOR Associated Press

Trump set to sign $8.3B bill to combat coronavirus outbreak

President Donald Trump is expected to sign an $8.3 billion measure on Friday to help tackle the coronavirus outbreak.
7 years ago
Latter-day Saints temples will close temporarily due to coronavirus...
Madeleine Porter

Church’s Rome temple to close and stake meetings canceled in Seattle due to coronavirus

The Rome Italy Temple will be closed beginning Friday due to the presence of coronavirus, the Europe Area Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Thursday.
7 years ago
Senator Elizabeth Warren, a Democrat from Massachusetts and 2020 presidential candidate, speaks on ...
MJ Lee, Gregory Krieg and Daniella Diaz, CNN

Elizabeth Warren is ending her presidential campaign

Elizabeth Warren is dropping out of the presidential race, a source familiar with her plans tells CNN, following another round of disappointing finishes in primary contests across the country on Super Tuesda
7 years ago
State leaders trying to mitigate coronavirus impact on tourism...
Paul Nelson

State leaders trying to mitigate coronavirus impact on tourism

State leaders say they’ve already seen the coronavirus impact on tourism, and they’re trying to prevent the virus from keeping people away.
7 years ago
Medical marijuana pharmacies turn away patients...
Kelli Pierce

Medical marijuana pharmacies turn away patients

Just days after Utah's medical marijuana pharmacies opened, patients across the state are being turned away. It's a situation that is frustrating
7 years ago
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Kelli Pierce

Super Tuesday votes and delegate counts could take time in Utah

Democratic party leaders say it will take time to determine final voting numbers and delegate counts from Super Tuesday in Utah.
7 years ago
Senator Mitt Romney says Congress should have been stockpiling medical supplies "decades ago" in an...
John Wojcik

Romney says coronavirus stockpiling should have begun “decades ago”

Senator Mitt Romney remains critical of Congress and a lack of preperation to handle a potential coronavirus outbreak.
7 years ago
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Mary Richards

Salt Lake City high schools may start later in 2021

The Salt Lake School Board voted Tuesday night to set the 2021 school year as a soft launch date for moving the start of the school day later.
7 years ago
Olympia Hills Protests...
John Wojcik

Olympia Hills development approved despite protests

Following a 6-3 vote, the controversial Olympia Hills development has been approved by the Salt Lake County Council. It would bring 6,300 housing units.
7 years ago
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Colby Walker

2020 Super Tuesday Results

Votes are still being counted to know the results after the close of Super Tuesday. As of current predictions, former Vice President Joe Biden was the big winner.
7 years ago
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Paul Nelson

Sanders wins Utah voters while Biden surges nationwide

Former Vice President Joe Biden surges ahead in the overall delegate count following his strong showing on Super Tuesday.  However, Utah voters are showing a lot more love to Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders.
7 years ago
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Nick Wyatt

Sanders supporters thrilled by Utah win, cautious about the future

Supporters are still feeling the Bern despite a big night for Joe Biden as the Vermont Senator takes Utah.
7 years ago
Utah's Super Tuesday...
KSL NewsRadio Staff

Utah voters break a record for presidential primary participation

Utah voters came out in literal droves in this, the state's first-ever Super Tuesday primary - setting a record for participation.
7 years ago
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Paul Nelson

Super Tuesday miscommunication leads to frustration in Weber County

Super Tuesday turned out to be not so super for some voters in Weber County.  They say poor communication made participation difficult.
7 years ago
suicide study...
Curt Gresseth

Live Mic: McAdams’ bill to study factors triggering suicide

Rep. Ben McAdams wants Congress to green light more study focused on the causes of suicide, in an effort to help prevent it.
7 years ago
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STEVE PEOPLES and WILL WEISSERT Associated Press

Sanders wins top prize, California; Biden surges nationwide

Bernie Sanders seized Super Tuesday's biggest prize with a victory in California, while a resurgent Joe Biden scored wins across the country in key states.
7 years ago
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KSL News Staff

Dave & Dujanovic: 10 steps to stop spreading coronavirus

The long lines at the checkout as people stock up for Coronavirus are unnecessary, according to Dave & Dujanovic. Here's what you really need to know.
7 years ago
Votes are still being counted to know the results after the close of Super Tuesday. With over 1/3 o...
Kelli Pierce

Utahns hit the polls for Super Tuesday

SALT LAKE CITY – Utahns across the state are jamming polling places to take part in the state’s first-ever Super Tuesday. Although many Utahns vote by mail, hundreds have also showed up to polling stations to cast their ballot. Utah allows people to register to vote on Election Day, and Amanda Griffin, a poll worker […]
7 years ago
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Colby Walker

Mike Bloomberg: His quest for a contested convention

Candidate Mike Bloomberg is aiming for a contested Democratic convention
7 years ago
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Heather Kelly

Do substitute teachers need sensitivity training? A new bill would require it

The Utah Senate Education Committee endorsed a bill requiring sensitivity training for substitute teachers.
7 years ago
The Utah Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday on whether courts should allow the state's Republica...
John Wojcik and Heather Kelly

Super Tuesday has some early voters wishing for a re-do

Salt Lake County Clerk Sherrie Swensen says there's no re-do's in voting. It comes after thousands of early Utah voters cast a ballot for a Democratic candidate that has since ended their campaign ahead of Super Tuesday.
7 years ago