Utah and National Updates

Elections, Politics, & Government

A bill sponsored by Sen. Wayne Harper (R-Taylorsville) would prohibit motorists from passing workin...
Paul Nelson

State and local governments confident with remaining snow removal budgets

How are local and state governments looking when it comes to their snow removal budgets, especially since more storms are on the horizon?
7 years ago
rush limbaugh medal of freedom trump...
Kaitlan Collins, CNN

Pres. Trump says he will award Rush Limbaugh the Medal of Freedom

President Trump says he will award the Medal of Freedom to talk-show-host Rush Limbaugh.
7 years ago
a stop sign on a school bus...
John Wojcik

Provo District lacks funds to fix schools

The Provo School District is about $67-million short of the funds needed to help fix needs at three schools. Some officials say Timpview High School is 20-years late for a rebuild as the foundation continues to deteriorate.
7 years ago
gym memberships icu beds paul ray health...
John Wojcik

PBMs, big pharma under attack in Utah Legislature

Big pharma and PBMs came under attack in the Utah Legislature on Tuesday. House Chair Paul Ray compared their work to putting "pretty lipstick on a pig."
7 years ago
SALT LAKE CITY, UT - DECEMBER 4: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at the Rotunda of the Utah Stat...
Mary Richards

More than half of Utahns approve of President Trump’s job performance

Two different polls show a majority of Utahns approve of President Trump. Utahns give Mr Trump 53 percent approval rating in a new poll.
7 years ago
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., waves as he leaves after speaking at ...
STEVE PEOPLES, THOMAS BEAUMONT and ALEXANDRA JAFFE Associated Press

In embarrassing twist, Democrats have no Iowa caucus results

Democratic Party officials in Iowa are working furiously to deliver the delayed results of their first-in-the-nation caucus. They say final results will be released Tuesday.
7 years ago
State of the Union...
Colby Walker

What to watch during the State of the Union

President Donald Trump will be facing his accusers Tuesday night during his State of the Union speech. The impeached president is speaking on the eve of what's anticipated to be his Senate acquittal on Wednesday. The White House says he's expected to talk about his accomplishments in office, but they're not predicting whether Trump will stick to that script.
7 years ago
iowa caucus...
STEVE PEOPLES, THOMAS BEAUMONT and ALEXANDRA JAFFE Associated Press

Caucus voting begins in Iowa, may clarify Democratic field

Caucus voting begins across Iowa as Democrats balance their desire for fundamental change with their craving to defeat President Donald Trump.
7 years ago
(Machines seized during statewide sting.  Credit: KSL TV, fiel)...
Paul Nelson

Lawmaker drafting bill to tighten rules on illegal gambling machines in Utah

UTAH STATE CAPITOL – A West Valley lawmaker says illegal gambling machine manufacturers are trying to sneak their way back into Utah.  She’s drafting a bill that would go farther in keeping them out. Three years ago, there was a statewide crackdown on coin pusher and slot machines.  Since then, Senator Karen Mayne says the […]
7 years ago
A Utah Senate committee voted 4-2 to advance a bill that would require aborted and miscarried fetal...
Cami Mondeaux

Utah bill requiring cremation after abortion, miscarriage advances

A Utah Senate committee voted in favor to advance a bill that would require women to bury or cremate the fetal remains after a miscarriage or abortion.
7 years ago
Democratic presidential candidate and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, center, greets ...
Cami Mondeaux

Bloomberg could qualify for debates under new party rules

The party released three new ways candidates can reach the debate stage, making it possible for Bloomberg to qualify for debates.
7 years ago
Brexit supporters gather during a rally at the Parliament square in London, Friday, Jan. 31, 2020. ...
By: Jill Lawless and Raf Casert

Britain leaves the European Union, leaps into the unknown

Britain has left the European Union after 47 years of membership, taking a leap into the unknown in a historic blow to the bloc.
7 years ago
(Adobe Stock)...
Paul Nelson

Recent shootings have some lawmakers focusing on gun storage

UTAH STATE CAPITOL – A Brigham City boy is making a strong recovery after he reportedly shot himself in the head by accident.  This and other recent shootings have some lawmakers saying they need to take a closer look at gun storage. Officers are still trying to pinpoint what exactly happened before a single shot […]
7 years ago
...
Kelli Pierce

Advocates: More homeless people housed, Operation Rio Grande partially to thank

SALT LAKE CITY – At least 71 people who used to sleep on the streets are now in permanent housing, and some homeless advocates say Operation Rio Grande is partially responsible for the turnaround. Operation Rio Grande was a series of law enforcement raids in 2017 that broke up homeless encampments in downtown Salt Lake […]
7 years ago
Amy Coney Barrett...
Jeremy Herb, Phil Mattingly, Manu Raju and Lauren Fox, CNN

Senate vote to have trial witnesses fails, with timing of vote to acquit unclear

The Senate on Friday voted to block any witnesses from being called in President Donald Trump's impeachment trial.
7 years ago
Six GOP candidates vying for Utah governor hosted their first debate Jan. 31 at the Silicon Slopes ...
John Wojcik

Gubernatorial candidates debate at tech summit

For the first time, all six gubernatorial candidates took the stage together for a debate Friday.
7 years ago
4th Congressional District...
Cami Mondeaux

Ben McAdams endorses Mike Bloomberg for president

Rep. Ben McAdams announced he endorses Mayor Mike Bloomberg as the Democratic presidential nominee Friday, nodding toward his "collaborative approach."
7 years ago
ALTOONA, IA - AUGUST 21:Democratic presidential candidate and former U.S. Rep. John Delaney (D-MD) ...
Dan Merica and Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN

John Delaney drops out of Democratic presidential race

Former Rep. John Delaney announced Friday that he's dropping out of the 2020 Democratic presidential race, ending a long-shot bid.
7 years ago
trump human trafficking...
Darlene Superville, Associated Press

President Trump to create post focusing on human trafficking

Mr. Trump is expected to create the position by executive order Friday after he addresses a human trafficking summit at the White House.
7 years ago
senator mitt romney pictured - the senator has been called a rino for years now...
Colby Walker

Impeachment trial could end soon; Alexander says no to witnesses

Democrats' hopes of prolonging the impeachment trial of President Trump and hearing from witnesses dimmed after Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., said no.
7 years ago
Utah Shooting Sports Council Chairman Clark Aposhian demonstrates how a bump stock works when attac...
Curt Gresseth

Liv Mic: Uintah County is first in state to become “Second Amendment sanctuary”

Uintah County passes ordinance to designate itself a "Second Amendment sanctuary."
7 years ago
West High principal...
Kira Hoffelmeyer

West High School principal fired, Salt Lake City School District says investigation finished

West High School principal Ford White has been fired.
7 years ago
political leanings at the heart of fake news presidential debate...
Heather Kelly

POLL: Would the country be better if Hillary Clinton won the 2016 election?

A new poll from Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics  asks, "Would things in the United States be better if Hillary Clinton won the 2016 election?"
7 years ago
utah capitol, legislators may vote on sex ed law change...
Heather Kelly

Should voters be allowed to recall Senators? One Utah lawmaker says yes

A Utah lawmaker has filed a bill that would allow the recall of a sitting U.S. president.
7 years ago