Utah and National Updates

Elections, Politics, & Government

Getting sober...
Kelli Pierce

Stories from the Streets: Getting sober and getting a job

Getting sober took him two trips to rehab and a period of homelessness before Casey got clean. Now, he's working and off the street.
7 years ago
State of the State Utah covid-19 schools...
Mark Jackson

Governor touts Utah’s economic success in State of the State

In his 11th and final State of the State address, Gov. Gary Herbert touted Utah's economic success and its history of trailblazing and preparing the way for others.
7 years ago
(Travelers in Beijing.  Credit: Mark Schiefelbein, AP)...
Paul Nelson

Health officials gearing up to prevent spread of Coronavirus in Utah

The Department of Health isn’t taking any chances when it comes to the possible spread of the Coronavirus in Utah.  Doctors haven’t spotted any cases of it here, yet, but, they’re preparing, just in case.
7 years ago
(Attorney General Sean Reyes, left, and Governor Gary Herbert, right, speaking in the Capitol Gold ...
Paul Nelson

Stopping teen vaping in Utah needs more effort according to state leaders

State leaders say, despite their best efforts in stopping teen vaping, the number of teens who admit to vaping in Utah continues to climb.
7 years ago
cancer tanning beds ban...
Curt Gresseth

Live Mic: House burns bill to ban teens from tanning beds

A Utah lawmaker had sunny hopes for his bill earlier this month, but his legislation - to ban teens from tanning beds - was torched in defeat.
7 years ago
FILE: The phrase "World War Six" was trending on Twitter Wednesday after a pair of tweets from Pres...
Cami Mondeaux

Why is ‘World War Six’ trending on Twitter?

The term World War Six started trending on social media today after President Trump sent out a pair of tweets criticizing former National Security Advisor John Bolton.
7 years ago
Romney...
LAURIE KELLMAN Associated Press

Romney wants to call witnesses, impeachment gives him a chance to assert Senate clout

Republican Sen. Mitt Romney is having another big moment as he defies Republican leaders at President Donald Trump's impeachment trial. Romney is one of several GOP senators insisting on hearing from witnesses.
7 years ago
The Capitol is seen as defense arguments by the Republicans resume in the impeachment trial of Pres...
ANDREW TAYLOR Associated Press

Budget deficit to break $1 trillion despite strong economy

An annual congressional report says that the U.S. budget deficit is likely to burst through the symbolic $1 trillion barrier this year despite a healthy economy.
7 years ago
In this image from video, presiding officer Chief Justice of the United States John Roberts speaks ...
MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press

Question time: What’s next in Trump’s impeachment trial

With opening arguments wrapped up in President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial, senators now get a chance to ask questions.
7 years ago
(FILE) Senator Mitt Romney, R-Utah,  on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on March 26, 2019....
Kelli Pierce

Senator Romney rallies support for the TRUST Act

Senator Mitt Romney (R-Utah) is encouraging fellow lawmakers to support the TRUST Act, a bipartisan plan that aims to tackle the federal deficit while saving popular programs like Medicare Part A.
7 years ago
Olympia Hills...
Kelli Pierce

Olympia Hills development: concerns raised about traffic and impact fees

Riverton Mayor Trent Staggs is not against the new Olympia Hills development, planned for southwest Salt Lake County. He has significant issues, however, with the current designs for the 933-acre master-planned community near Herriman with businesses and 6,330 homes.
7 years ago
ai powered mind...
Simone Seikaly

Utah company uses artificial intelligence to solve crimes in seconds

An artificial intelligence company in Park City, Banjo, has partnered with law enforcement across Utah to more quickly respond to emergencies.
7 years ago
Martha Hughes Cannon Statue preview unveiled by Artist and lawmakers...
Paul Nelson

Martha Hughes Cannon Statue preview unveiled by Artist and lawmakers

She’s referred to as one of the most prominent figures in Utah and American history.  Now, people at Utah’s State Capitol will preview the statue
7 years ago
(Utah Capitol Building.  Credit: Paul Nelson)...
Paul Nelson

Utah tax reform repealed on Capitol Hill

Lawmakers overwhelmingly approve a bill getting rid of the newly passed Utah tax reform.  It sailed through both chambers with little discussion
7 years ago
Sugar House homeless shelter...
Mary Richards

New Sugar House homeless shelter getting busier

SUGAR HOUSE — More people are using the new overnight emergency homeless shelter at night for a place to sleep. It opened last Thursday. Their low was 60 people one night. It was 125 people at the high point overnight Monday into Tuesday. It’s a 145 bed facility. The executive director of Shelter the Homeless, […]
7 years ago
(Colby Walker | KSL NewsRadio)...
Colby Walker

Utah House Repeals Tax Reform

In a 70-1 vote, the Utah House has repealed it's previous tax reform bill.
7 years ago
FILE - In this March 25, 2019, file photo, President Donald Trump welcomes visiting Israeli Prime M...
Mathew Lee and Aron Heller Associated Press

President’s plan calls for Palestinian state, settlement freeze

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials say President Donald Mr.Trump’s long-awaited Middle East peace plan calls for the creation of a State of Palestine with its capital in portions of east Jerusalem, ending speculation as to whether his administration, in preparing a proposal without input from Palestinian leaders, would abandon a “two-state resolution” to the conflict. […]
7 years ago
utah capitol, legislators may vote on sex ed law change...
Hollie Silverman, CNN

Proposed law would prevent people who haven’t paid child support from getting a hunting permit

A lawmaker in Utah has introduced a bill that would prevent people who haven't paid their child support from obtaining permits for hunting and fishing.
7 years ago
(Credit: Paul Nelson, file)...
Paul Nelson

Utah lawmaker tries again to rid state of straight ticket voting

UTAH STATE CAPITOL – Lawmakers are trying, again, to make big changes to what you see on your ballot in November.  Opponents of straight-ticket voting are bringing back a bill that would do away with it. According to the sponsors of HB 71, there are only seven states in the country that allow for straight-ticket […]
7 years ago
background checks...
Curt Gresseth

Live Mic: Dem seeks universal background checks on almost all gun sales

A Utah Democratic lawmaker -- and gun owner -- wants to make almost all sales of firearms subject to universal background checks.
7 years ago
tax reform legislative session...
Dave Noriega

OPINION: Don’t hold your breath on tax reform this legislative session

From Dave Noriega, here’s the 10th grade Cliffs Notes version of the tax reform bill that passed in December 2019 and will be repealed in January 2020.
7 years ago
gun bills utah legislature...
John Wojcik

2020 Utah Legislature back in session, tax reform repeal coming soon

The 2020 session of the Utah Legislature began on Monday with a major hurdle -- repealing a tax reform package that passed just one month ago.
7 years ago
impeachment...
Allie Malloy, CNN

Trump says administration’s Middle East plan to be unveiled Tuesday

President Donald Trump plans to announce the administration's Middle East plan Tuesday at the White House alongside the Israeli Prime Minister.
7 years ago
Romney vaping...
Jeremy Herb and Manu Raju, CNN

Romney wants Bolton to testify, says other GOP senators may join him

Sen. Mitt Romney of Utah said he wants John Bolton to testify in the impeachment trial, noting other GOP senators may join him on that decision.
7 years ago