Carter Williams, KSL.com
41 Utah lawmakers ask Congress to restart compensation for downwinders
Utah was one of the states most heavily impacted by radiation fallout from midcentury tests in Nevada. Downwinders lived in parts of Utah, Nevada and Arizona.1 year ago
Kennedy Camarena, KSL NewsRadio and Emma Benson, KSL TV
Thousands gather for ‘Hands Off’ protest at the Utah Capitol
Thousands of people gathered in protest of decisions made by President Donald Trump and Elon Musk on Saturday at the Utah Capitol.1 year ago
Bryanna Willis
UDOT, UTA say no projects delayed despite federal review of transportation funding
Over $100 million in transportation funding in Utah is under review as part of the Trump administration's efforts to cut back on federal spending.1 year ago
Associated Press
Trump says things are ‘going very well’ after worst stock market drop in years over tariffs
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump offered a rosy assessment after the stock market dropped sharply Thursday over his tariffs, saying, “I think it’s going very well.” “The markets are going to boom, the stock is going to boom, the country is going to boom,” he said when asked about the market as he left […]1 year ago
Diana Jones
What can the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act teach us about what to expect from today’s tariffs?
This isn't the first time tariffs have been used to help the American economy. In 1930, the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act was passed by Congress and it put in place a number of broad tariffs.1 year ago
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com
United Utah Party, Utah Forward Party announce plans to merge operations
Two of Utah's smallest and newest political parties announced plans to merge their operations Tuesday.1 year ago
Associated Press
Amazon’s last-minute bid for TikTok comes as a US ban on the platform is set to take effect Saturday
Amazon has put in a bid to purchase TikTok, a Trump administration official said Wednesday, in an eleventh-hour pitch as a U.S. ban on the platform is set to go into effect Saturday.1 year ago
Allessandra Harris Gurr
Utah in a relatively safe space amidst federal funding cuts
In a seemingly endless whirlwind of federal funding cuts and changes, Utah has a relatively strong foundation to weather the storm.1 year ago
Mike Catalini and Stephen Groves, Associated Press
Cory Booker sets a record with marathon Senate speech
Cory Booker took the Senate floor Monday night and finished Tuesday night. He broke a speech record set 68 years ago by then-Sen. Strom Thurmond.1 year ago
Associated Press
Here’s where jobs and programs are being cut at the nation’s top health agencies
The cuts include researchers, scientists, doctors, support staff and senior leaders, leaving the federal government without many key health experts.1 year ago
Tim Vandenack, ksl.com
Utah Board of Education measure targets diversity programs ‘still present and active’ in schools
The Utah Board of Education will debate diversity programs that remain in schools, tying diversity initiatives to Soviet-style communism.1 year ago
Collin Leonard, KSL.com
Officials celebrate flavored vape ban ruling, but it’s complicated
The ruling comes after SB61 was passed in an attempt to combat minors' use of vape products by banning their sale.1 year ago
Associated Press
Trump says he won’t ‘fire people’ over Signal messages, reiterates support of national security team
President Trump on Saturday made his clearest commitment to not fire anyone over an embarrassing accidental leak over Signal.1 year ago
DAVID BAUDER
Trump’s FCC commissioner opens investigation into Walt Disney Co. and ABC for diversity policies
President Donald Trump’s FCC commissioner said Friday he’s opening an investigation into the Walt Disney Co. and its ABC television network to see whether they are “promoting invidious forms of DEI discrimination.” FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr announced the probe in a letter to Disney CEO Robert Iger on Friday. The company said it was reviewing […]1 year ago
Michael Houck
Sudden end of federal grants results in layoffs at Utah DHHS, department says
The Utah DHHS confirmed that it will lay off several employees due to the unexpected termination of several federal grants.1 year ago
Michelle Lee
Utah dentist says removing fluoride from water is a bad idea
Utah has banned fluoride in public drinking water, making it the first in the country to do so. Here's why dentists think that's a bad idea.1 year ago
Associated Press
Appeals court clears way for DOGE to keep operating at USAID
A federal appeals court on Friday lifted an order blocking Elon Musk’s DOGE from further cuts at USAID.1 year ago
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com
Utah becomes first state to ban fluoride in water, restrict flags on public buildings
Utah became the first state in the nation to restrict all but a few approved flags from being flown on government buildings and to prohibit fluoride from being added to public water systems.1 year ago
Associated Press
A federal judge temporarily blocks parts of Trump’s anti-DEI executive orders
Judge Matthew Kennelly of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois halted the Labor Department from requiring federal contractors or grant recipients from certifying that they don't operate any programs in violation of Trump's anti-DEI executive orders.1 year ago
Associated Press
Noted economist honored by Trump warns that 25% tariffs risk ‘irreparable damage’ to US automakers
Noted economist Arthur Laffer warns in a new analysis that President Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on auto imports could add $4,711 to the cost of a vehicle, adding that the proposed taxes could weaken the ability of U.S. automakers to compete with their foreign counterparts.1 year ago
Alexandrea Bonilla and Simone Seikaly
Moment of silence held on House floor for former Utah congresswoman Mia Love
Mia Love was remembered as a trailblazer, an advocate, and a bright light.1 year ago
Bryanna Willis
Newly signed bill will allow more Utah students to qualify for free lunches
A bill signed by Gov. Cox will allow an additional 40,000 students in Utah to receive free lunches.1 year ago
Pat Reavy, KSL.com
Adults engaging in sexual activity with children in virtual reality now illegal in Utah
The Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office is applauding a new law aimed at protecting children from online predators in a virtual reality environment.1 year ago
