Utah and National Updates

Elections, Politics, & Government

straight-ticket voting...
Curt Gresseth

Is it time to scrap straight-ticket voting in Utah?

Is it time to end straight-ticket voting in Utah? Here are the takes from both sides of the argument on Live Mic with Lee Lonsberry.
7 years ago
Bloomberg Utah visit...
Mark Jackson

Bloomberg invests money, resources into the Beehive State

Bloomberg has invested a considerable amount of money in Utah and has the best chance of beating President Donald Trump head-to-head in the state.
7 years ago
Buttigieg endorsement...
Cami Mondeaux

Pete Buttigieg gains another Utah endorsement day of SLC visit

Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg gained another endorsement in Utah, just hours ahead of his Salt Lake City visit.
7 years ago
Virginia assault weapon ban...
ALAN SUDERMAN Associated Press

Virginia lawmakers reject assault weapon ban

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam's push to ban the sale of assault weapons has failed after members of his own party balked at the proposal.
7 years ago
Air Force One Nascar...
Daniel Dale, CNN

Trump campaign manager deletes dramatic Air Force One NASCAR photo after people point out it’s from 2004

President Donald Trump's campaign manager deleted a tweet featuring a dramatic photo of Air Force One at the Daytona 500 after users pointed out that the shot was from President George W. Bush's visit to the NASCAR race in 2004, not from Trump's visit on Sunday.
7 years ago
A woman wearing a face mask walks at the waterfront against the Victoria Habour in Hong Kong Sunday...
YANAN WANG Associated Press

Xi’s early involvement in virus outbreak raises questions

A recent speech by Chinese President Xi Jinping that has been published by state media indicates for the first time that he was leading the response to a new virus outbreak from early on in the crisis.
7 years ago
Early voting turn out in Nevada...
Paul LeBlanc and Kevin Conlon, CNN

More than 18,000 Democrats turn out for first day of early voting in Nevada

More than 18,000 Democrats turn out for the first day of early voting in Nevada.
7 years ago
usu sign is pictured, a lawsuit has been filed against the school...
Simone Seikaly

Justice department says Utah State University failed to respond appropriately to sex assault reports

Utah State University failed to respond appropriately to sexual assault allegations made by students, according to a review by the Department of Justice.
7 years ago
Democratic presidential candidate and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, center, greets ...
Cami Mondeaux

Mike Bloomberg gains 2 Utah campaign co-chairs

Two former mayors were announced as co-chairs for the Bloomberg Utah campaign, adding to more than 100 mayors who support or endorse the candidate.
7 years ago
Pete Buttigieg Salt Lake town hall...
The Associated Press

Pete Buttigieg announces Utah venue, gains two SLC endorsements

Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg announces the location of his upcoming town hall meeting in Salt Lake.
7 years ago
assault utah transit authority utah infrastructure requests include transportation needs...
Cami Mondeaux

Rep. Ben McAdams to propose more FrontRunner double-track rails

Rep. Ben McAdams announced he will be unveiling a bipartisan proposal to add more miles of double-tracking on the FrontRunner commuter rail.
7 years ago
Pete Buttigieg Salt Lake town hall...
Colby Walker

SL County Mayor Jenny Wilson endorses Mayor Pete ahead of Utah visit

SALT LAKE CITY — Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson says she’s endorsing fellow Democrat Pete Buttigieg ahead of the former Indiana Mayor’s visit to the state on Monday. “I believe in Pete’s vision for our country, and trust him to represent all Americans. This country needs a unifying leader capable of undoing the damage […]
7 years ago
This April 11, 2015, photo provided by EcoFlight shows the White Mesa Uranium Mill near Blanding in...
BRADY McCOMBS and ELLEN KNICKMEYER Associated Press

Trump wants $1.5B over 10 years to revive US uranium mining

The Trump administration wants to spend $1.5 billion over 10 years to create a U.S. uranium reserve, claiming that reliance on cheaper uranium imports threatens the country's energy security.
7 years ago
Utah drivers licences could be going digital. A bill to set up a pilot program, where licenses woul...
Kelli Pierce

Utah drivers licenses one step closer to going digital

A bill to set up a digital drivers license pilot program was passed in the state Senate committee and is on its way for full vote from elected officials.
7 years ago
red flag bills...
John Wojcik

Red flag bills get a second life

Two Utah lawmakers on opposite sides of the aisle have filed red flag bills this session.
7 years ago
(Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)...
Mary Richards

Bad tires a growing concern on Utah roads

There are growing concerns that bad tires are causing more crashes in Utah. And it’s because of the end of required vehicle safety inspections in Utah. The latest winter storms led to big problems on the roads. The KSL TV investigative team found out that unsafe or bad tires seem to be the biggest growing […]
7 years ago
vice presidential debate...
Mary Richards

Vice presidential debate at U needs more money for security

SALT LAKE CITY — The University of Utah says it needs another $1.5 million to be able to host a vice presidential debate this fall. The legislature has already given the U $2.5 million. Wednesday, the university and Utah Debate Commission asked a legislative committee for additional funding to pay for tighter security. They said […]
7 years ago
(Steve Griffin, Deseret News)...
John Wojcik

Residents divided on proposed Parley’s project

A proposed plan would redesign the Interstate 80 and I-215 interchange at the mouth of Parley’s. One group of residents remain skeptic, citing environmental concerns.
7 years ago
Suffrage hikers who took part in the suffrage hike from New York City to Washington, D.C., joining ...
Kelli Pierce

How polygamy helped and hurt Utah women get the vote

Polygamy was a factor in Utah women getting-and losing-the right to vote. But scholars are split on how big a role it played.
7 years ago
Utah celebrates the 150th anniversary of women getting the vote...
Kelli Pierce

Utah celebrates the 150th anniversary of women getting the vote

SALT LAKE CITY – Utah women, school children, and lawmakers celebrated the 150th anniversary of women getting the vote in the state during a series of events at the State Capitol. The Utah legislature unanimously passed a resolution celebrating the 150th anniversary of women’s suffrage. Senator Deidre Henderson (R-Spanish Fork) also gave a shout-out to […]
7 years ago
Utah Homelessness Czar...
David Noriega, host, Dave and Dujanovic

OPINION: A Utah homelessness czar is priority one 

The time has come for a Utah homelessness czar, says KSL NewsRadio host David Noriega.
7 years ago
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has called for a special session of the Utah legislature on May 17....
John Wojcik

Homelessness issue lacks direction, according to Senate President

Utah Sen. President Stuart Adams agrees better organization is needed to address homelessness in Utah.
7 years ago
Brighton cheerleader saves life...
Mary Richards

Brighton cheerleader honored for saving fellow student’s life

Utah's attorney general honored a Brighton High School cheerleader for saving a fellow student's life recently.
7 years ago
women voting...
Cami Mondeaux

Lawmakers present bill honoring women’s suffrage on 150th anniversary

Lawmakers will present a bill Wednesday that aims to celebrate the history of women's suffrage in Utah, highlighting the state's role in voting rights.
7 years ago