Utah and National Updates

Elections, Politics, & Government

Democratic presidential primary candidate, former Vice President Joe Biden, center left, participat...
Associated Press

What to watch as 14 states vote in Super Tuesday primaries

The Democratic presidential candidates are racing toward the biggest day on the primary calendar, when 14 states vote on Super Tuesday.
7 years ago
Super Tuesday...
Kelli Pierce

Countdown to Super Tuesday: Could red state Utah decide the Democratic nomination?

Utah has been a reliably red state for decades. But on its first Super Tuesday, Utah could play a role in deciding the Democratic presidential nominee.
7 years ago
Utah's coronavirus task force met at the Emergency Operations Center at the state capitol over the ...
Kelli Pierce

Utah starts a coronavirus task force, even though risk to people remains low

SALT LAKE CITY – Utah lawmakers, health departments, and faith-based organizations have formed a coronavirus task force in case it ever becomes widespread in the state. The coronavirus task force met over the weekend to work on plans if schools, churches, businesses, mass transit, and other public spaces had to be closed due to widespread […]
7 years ago
Why the new coronavirus is a concern...
Paul Nelson

Run at grocery stores proof of panic over coronavirus?

SALT LAKE CITY – Is it a healthy dose of emergency preparedness or an irrational panic over the coronavirus?  Utahns and people from all over the country flocked to stores over the weekend, buying bottled water and toilet paper just in case we see an outbreak. Emergency coordinators say it’s normal for people to feel […]
7 years ago
(Bernie Sanders, speaking to thousands of supporters at the Utah State Fairgrounds.  Credit: Paul N...
Paul Nelson

Thousands attend rally for Bernie Sanders in Utah

Bernie Sanders visit to Utah gathered over five thousand voters to the fairgrounds in Salt Lake City.
7 years ago
decriminalizing polygamy...
Curt Gresseth

Live Mic: Author warns against decriminalizing polygamy in Utah

An author said a bill decriminalizing polygamy has consequences that need to be examined before the Utah governor signs it into law.
7 years ago
Klobuchar, Buttigieg backing Biden...
STEVE PEOPLES, BILL BARROW and BRIAN SLODYSKO Associated Press

Biden nabs Klobuchar, Buttigieg backing on Super Tuesday eve

Amy Klobuchar and Pete Buttigieg are uniting behind Joe Biden's presidential bid just hours before voting begins in high-stakes Super Tuesday states.
7 years ago
elizabeth warren...
Cami Mondeaux

Several local officials endorse Elizabeth Warren day before Super Tuesday

On the eve of Super Tuesday, several officials endorsed Democratic candidate Elizabeth Warren as the nominee.
7 years ago
Democratic presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar waves to her supporters during a campaign rally at ...
Cami Mondeaux

Presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar drops out of race

Just hours after visiting Salt Lake City for a rally, Sen. Amy Klobuchar announced she is dropping out of the presidential race and will endorse Joe Biden.
7 years ago
ponzi scheme fraud white collar crime elder fraud...
Cami Mondeaux

Call blockers warn robocalls will increase during election year

CPR Call Blocker is encouraging cell phone users to know and exercise their rights when it comes to these robocalls during the election year.
7 years ago
A group of teachers, parents and students march up State Street in Salt Lake City to the Utah State...
ASSOCIATED PRESS

Teachers march on Utah Capitol to demand funding increase

At least 1,000 teachers marched in downtown Salt Lake City to the state Capitol to demand lawmakers increase school funding.
7 years ago
Democratic Candidate Pete Buttigieg ending his presidential campaign...
THOMAS BEAUMONT Associated Press

Democratic candidate Pete Buttigieg ending his presidential campaign

Democratic candidate Pete Buttigieg is ending his campaign according to Three people with knowledge of Buttigieg's decision that told THe Associated Press
7 years ago
Pence self-isolating...
Caroline Kelly, CNN

Pence: ‘We could have more’ coronavirus deaths

Vice President Pence said while most Americans face a low risk from coronavirus, more US deaths could follow the nation's first confirmed fatality.
7 years ago
A voter casts a ballot in the South Carolina primary election, Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, in Columbia...
Stephen Collinson, CNN

Joe Biden revitalizes his campaign with projected win in South Carolina

Former Vice President Joe Biden Saturday surged to a strong victory in the South Carolina primary, CNN projects, revitalizing a stalled presidential bid.
7 years ago
Utah teacher walk-out...
Curt Gresseth

Live Mic: Despite House speaker’s plea, teachers walk out

Utah House speaker says lawmakers have treated teachers well, but a math teacher says the walkout is really about students.
7 years ago
Utah medical marijuana law...
Cami Mondeaux

Governor signs bill clarifying medical marijuana law

Utah Governor Gary Herbert officially signed the bill clarifying the medical marijuana law.
7 years ago
Leonardo homeless sprinkler...
Simone Seikaly

SLC Mayor condemns sprinklers turned on homeless camp

Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall said the city is investigating after sprinklers were turned on near a homeless camp.
7 years ago
A delivery truck driver unloads Coca-Cola Co. soft drinks in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, U.S., on Monda...
Alicia Wallace, CNN Business

Coronavirus could cause a Coca-Cola shortage

(CNN) — Coca-Cola says coronavirus has disrupted its supply chain, and artificial sweeteners from China could be in shorter supply if the outbreak continues to spread. Production and exports have been delayed for Coke’s suppliers of sugar alternatives used in the company’s diet and zero-sugar drinks, Coca-Cola disclosed Monday as part of its annual report. […]
7 years ago
leap year...
CNN Staff

Why do we even have a leap year? (Get ready to do some math)

Why do we even have a leap year?
7 years ago
Super tuesday...
LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press

Moderate Democrats woo Utah Republicans turned off by Trump ahead of Super Tuesday

Democratic presidential candidates like to boast about their ability to lure away disaffected Republican voters. If there’s a place to test their skills it’s Utah.
7 years ago
vaping study...
Debbie Dujanovic

Utah parents want vape tax

77% of Utah voters who were surveyed by the American Heart Association said they support a tax increase on vape products and I might not have been one of those polled, but I'm right there with those 77%.
7 years ago
(UDOH Executive Director, Dr. Joseph Miner, answering questions about Coronavirus.  Credit: Paul Ne...
Paul Nelson

Preparing for Coronavirus… how hospitals are bracing for its arrival

SALT LAKE CITY – Hospitals in Utah are bracing for the inevitable.  Doctors from health care officials all over the state are trying to tell everyone that they have plans and supplies ready to go when the Corona virus finally arrives in Utah.  Even though there aren’t any cases here, yet, they’re preparing as if […]
7 years ago
Gary Herbert...
John Wojcik

Utah hoping for the best, preparing for the worst of coronavirus

Governor Gary Herbert says Utah has so far been shielded from the coronavirus infection, but they are still preparing for a worse outbreak. According to him, integrating their health systems will be key to acting quickly.
7 years ago
Romney marching,Senator Romney and other Local politicians congratulate Joe Biden...
John Wojcik

Romney applauds coronavirus leadership, says more money needed

President Donald Trump is declaring the U.S. ready for whatever the coronavirus threat brings and has placed Vice President Mike Pence in charge of overseeing the nation's response. Senator Mitt Romney supports that decision, but says more money is needed.
7 years ago