Utah and National Updates

Elections, Politics, & Government

daylight saving time end...
Heather Kelly

Utah House approves making daylight saving time permanent

Congress has to approve the measure and, at least 4-other Western states need to pass their own laws making daylight saving time permanent. 
7 years ago
Bernie in Utah...
ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bernie Sanders to speak at Utah rally on Monday

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders will hold a rally in Utah on Monday.
7 years ago
Sliding centers are reopening as the Luge World Cup returns to Olympic Park this winter for the fir...
BRADY McCOMBS Associated Press

Salt Lake City vows transparency, frugality in Olympic bid

Looking ahead to a 2030 or 2034 winter Olympics, leaders of a new Salt Lake City Olympic bid committee promise transparency and frugality.
7 years ago
gun control Utah Salt Lake County...
Paul Nelson

Bill granting control of Utah gun laws to the state passes committee

A bill giving most of the control over Utah gun laws to the state passed through committee on Wednesday.
7 years ago
Gerrymandering Utah Prop 4...
Kelli Pierce

Tentative deal reached on anti-gerrymandering initiative

Lawmakers and advocates say they've found common ground on Proposition 4, also known as the anti-gerrymandering initiative.
7 years ago
A bill that would allow Utah residents to subscribe to wine clubs, increasing the selection of wine...
Cami Mondeaux

Wine subscription bill advances in Senate; increases selection of wine

A bill allowing residents to have a wine subscription to clubs that sell wine not available in the state passed with a unanimous vote. 
7 years ago
South Carolina Debate...
STEVE PEOPLES, MEG KINNARD and AAMER MADHANI Associated Press

Sanders faces brunt of the attacks at South Carolina debate

Democratic foes unleashed a torrent of attacks on presidential front-runner Bernie Sanders on the debate stage in Charleston, South Carolina.
7 years ago
travel declaration...
Madeleine Porter

Proposed ban on cellphone use while driving clears Utah House

A bill to ban the use of handheld cellphones while driving in Utah has cleared a House committee, was endorsed by the Utah House and is now off to the senate.
7 years ago
super tuesday early voting utah...
Becky Bruce, Kelli Pierce and Paul Nelson

The 3 things you need to know about Super Tuesday in Utah

Utah voters are taking part in "Super Tuesday" -- a multiple-state primary blitz -- for the first time during the 2020 presidential election cycle.
7 years ago
UDOT runaway truck ramp Garden City...
Mary Richards

UDOT to build runaway truck ramp entering Garden City near Bear Lake

UDOT will build a runaway truck ramp on US 89 entering Garden City. This, after multiple serious crashes, one of them fatal.
7 years ago
Charles Nielsen, 58, and his 11-year-old granddaughter, Bailey Nielsen, testify before a House pane...
KEITH RIDLER Associated Press

Girl, 11, brings AR-15 to Idaho hearing on gun legislation

An 11-year-old girl toting a loaded AR-15 assault weapon appeared Monday at a legislative hearing with her grandfather, who is supporting a proposal that would allow visitors to Idaho who can legally possess firearms to carry a concealed handgun within city limits.
7 years ago
Utah primary election results...
Kelli Pierce

Do you have your Super Tuesday ballot?

SLCO Clerk Sherrie Swenson says that if voters miss the Feb. 25th deadline to request a Super Tuesday ballot, they can still vote in person.
7 years ago
EV Electric Cars Charging Stations Utah...
Kelli Pierce

Utah getting hundreds of electric vehicle charging stations

Rocky Mountain Power will spend millions on more electric vehicle charging stations in Utah.
7 years ago
Conviction integrity bill SLCO DA Utah AG...
Paul Nelson

Salt Lake County DA spars with state officials over conviction integrity bill

SLCO DA Sim Gill wants to know why the AG's office is pushing back on a conviction integrity bill.
7 years ago
Coronavirus China psa...
Simone Seikaly

Coronavirus: Chinese use social media as preventative medicine

Video has surfaced of a Chinese SWAT team "practicing" what they'd do if someone tries to escape a coronavirus checkpoint.
7 years ago
vaping severe lung illness...
John Wojcik

Total ban on vaping proposed by Utah lawmaker

Representative Paul Ray thinks he has a solution to the vaping problem. The state lawmaker is proposing a total ban if other bills can't be coordinated.
7 years ago
marianne williamson...
Cami Mondeaux

Former presidential candidate endorses Bernie Sanders

Former 2020 presidential candidate Marianne Williamson announced Sunday she is endorsing Bernie Sanders for the Democratic nomination. 
7 years ago
Julian Assange...
JILL LAWLESS Associated Press

US sets out case for extradition of WikiLeaks’ Assange

The U.S. government has began outlining its extradition case against Julian Assange in a London court.
7 years ago
Super Tuesday...
Kelli Pierce

Countdown to Super Tuesday: Candidates hope Utah voters will energize their campaigns

Utah has joined the ranks of states that will take part in Super Tuesday and candidates from both sides are hoping they can find support in the Beehive State.
7 years ago
Bloomberg campaign office vandalized overnight in Salt Lake City...
Ryan Meeks

Bloomberg campaign office vandalized overnight in Salt Lake City

Police say that about 50 rocks were thrown through a window of the Bloomberg campaign office in SLC.
7 years ago
stewart afghanistan reaction...
Cami Mondeaux

Comment comparing Trump to Mussolini kept Rep. Chris Stewart from national intelligence job

After being considered for the position of national intelligence director, Rep. Chris Stewart was not chosen by President Donald Trump -- and some think it's because of a comment he made four years ago when Stewart compared the president to Mussolini
7 years ago
Why the new coronavirus is a concern...
Marc Giauque

Coronavirus precautions prompt closure of 2 temples, curtail Church missionary efforts

In a statement, the Church said missionaries recently moved out of China, Hong Kong, are near the end of isolation, and will be temporarily reassigned.
7 years ago
A Utah lawmaker wants to create a new alert system for missing people who have certain disabilities...
Cami Mondeaux

Future of gerrymandering reform bill is unknown, proponents say

Utah's legislature may be looking to repeal the effects of gerrymandering reform in the state, according to proponent group Better Boundaries.
7 years ago
thanking President Trump...
Mary Richards

Utah GOP leaders send letter thanking President Trump

Republican state lawmakers signed the citation thanking President Trump for all he has done for Utah and the nation.
7 years ago