Paul Nelson
Rep. Curtis introduces energy storage bill
WASHINGTON D.C. – Technology that creates electricity from solar power or wind has improved dramatically over the past decade, but, one lawmaker says the technology to store that electricity hasn’t kept up. He’s calling on the federal government to help companies find better power storage options. Despite all of the improvements in solar technology, there […]7 years ago
Lee Lonsberry
OPINION: Background checks for all gun show sales likely to face challenge
Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson is requiring all gun-show sales to undergo background checks. In this editorial, Lee Lonsberry writes this is overreach.7 years ago
Paul Nelson
Second group pushes for referendum against newly passed tax reform package
The legal fight over the state’s newly passed tax reform package is leading to an odd situation for elections officials. They say two different groups are trying to essentially do the same thing, and state law doesn’t specify what they should do if both groups are successful.7 years ago
Ryan Browne, CNN
Russian spy ship off US coast operating in ‘unsafe manner,’ officials say
A Russian spy-ship has returned to international waters off the southeastern coast of the United States and is operating in what two US officials told CNN is an "unsafe manner."7 years ago
Colby Walker
Feds look to raise smoking age to 21 nationwide
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is hoping to raise the age for smoking to 21 by weeks end.7 years ago
ALAN FRAM Associated Press
Party-switching NJ congressman will need Trump help in 2020
New Jersey congressman Jeff Van Drew could well need the backing of President Donald Trump if he's going to continue his political career.7 years ago
Eric Levenson, CNN
Sea-Tac Airport to allow people without tickets to go past security
Seatle Tacoma International Airport is expanding was they call a successful pilot project and will allow people who are not ticketed passengers to pass through security and to the gates. The number of people will be limited, and they must first pre-register.7 years ago
MATTHEW DALY Associated Press
Spending deal would end two-decade freeze on gun research
A bipartisan deal on a government spending bill would for the first time in two decades provide money for federal research on gun safety7 years ago
Chandelis Duster and Jeff Zeleny, CNN
BBC: Obama says women are ‘indisputably’ better at leading
Former President Obama told BBC News that if countries were led by women there would be "significant improvement across the board."7 years ago
John Wojcik
Referendum filed to overturn tax reform bill
A movement has begun on Facebook to overturn a tax reform bill recently passed in a special session of the Utah Legislature.7 years ago
LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press
Moderate Utah Democrat to vote yes on Pres. Trump impeachment
Moderate Utah Democrat, Rep. Ben McAdams, announces he will vote yes on impeaching President Trump.7 years ago
Mary Richards
“No Parking” signs appear around homeless resource center
One man says his car is critical for job searching. He's worried something will happen to it on the street while he's at the homeless resource center.7 years ago
Mary Richards
Salt Lake County requires background checks for purchases at gun shows (updated)
Currently, sales by licensed dealers at gun shows require background checks already, but private sales are not subject to background checks.7 years ago
LISA MASCARO and JONATHAN LEMIRE Associated Press
Democrats seek Bolton, Mulvaney for impeachment trial
Senate Democrats are proposing a weekslong Senate impeachment trial seeking testimony from four new witnesses including John Bolton and Mick Mulvaney.7 years ago
Victoria Cavaliere, CNN
China suspends tariffs on US-made cars, corn and other goods amid new trade truce
China called off additional tariffs set to kick in on some US goods as the two countries pull back from a trade war.7 years ago
JONATHAN LEMIRE Associated Press
At Army-Navy game, Pres. Trump touts new pro sports option
While attending the annual Army-Navy game on Saturday, President Trump touted a new policy that allows service academy athletes to defer their military service to pursue careers in professional sports.7 years ago
Paul Nelson
Judge issues stay on American Samoan citizenship ruling
A federal judge in Utah who granted citizenship to people born in American Samoa is pushing the pause button on his own ruling7 years ago
MARK SHERMAN Associated Press
Justices to take up dispute over subpoenas for Trump records
The Supreme Court says it will hear President Donald Trump's pleas to keep his tax, bank and financial records private. The justices' decision Friday to hear cases involving demands for records from Trump's banks and accounting firm means the court is likely to issue final rulings in June, amid Trump's campaign for re-election.7 years ago
Paul Nelson
Postal service warns customers to hurry up and ship their Christmas presents
If you’re still planning on mailing out Christmas packages, you’re time is quickly running out. Workers say it’s crunch time for them7 years ago
Mary Richards
The services to be taxed under legislature’s overhaul
A tax reform package approved by Utah lawmakers this week include adding sales tax to several types of services which, before, were not taxed. And lawmakers may not yet be done adding new services to be taxed, to this list.7 years ago
John Wojcik
Taps for the taps: 3.2 beer gets its final sendoff in Utah
Officials with the DABC say there were about 275 cases of discontinued 3.2 beer that remained on their shelves in November, which had to be destroyed.7 years ago
Mary Richards
Sweeping tax reform passes, with some last-minute changes
Utah state lawmakers have approved a sweeping tax reform package as they met for a special session Thursday night.7 years ago
JOHN LEICESTER Associated Press
Hong Kong police slip on banana peel with tear gas tweet
Hong Kong's police force has slipped on a banana peel by trying to make light of its liberal use of tear gas. The force tweeted a photo of a canister taped to a wall, mimicking an artist's display of a banana at a recent art show.7 years ago
