Utah and National Updates

Elections, Politics, & Government

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Kelli Pierce

New UTA bus and train routes start today along the Wasatch Front

UTA announced changes to half of its bus routes along the Wasatch Front starting today, while also launching several new bus and train services.
7 years ago
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Associated Press

3 rejected medical marijuana growers push appeals in Utah

Three companies rejected as medical marijuana growers in Utah are continuing to protest the state's decision to award a smaller number of licenses.
7 years ago
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Shannon Liao, CNN Business

Apex Legends video game tournament airing delayed following mass shootings

The first-ever Apex Legends esports tournament, held August 2 and 3 in Minneapolis, won't air on ESPN until October, a source told CNN Business.
7 years ago
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MICHELLE CHAPMAN AP Business Writer

Walmart pulls violent game displays; no change on gun sales

Walmart is removing signs, displays or videos that depict violence, though it has not changed its policy on gun sales or the sale of violent video games.
7 years ago
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Brian Fung, CNN Business

White House proposal would have FCC and FTC police alleged social media censorship

If put into effect, the order would reflect a significant escalation by President Trump in his frequent attacks against social media companies.
7 years ago
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ZEKE MILLER and DEB RIECHMANN Associated Press

President Trump says he wants background check laws, also reassures NRA

President Donald Trump said Friday he believes he has the influence to rally Republicans around stronger federal background check laws.
7 years ago
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ASSOCIATED PRESS

Forest Fire prevention icon Smokey Bear is turning 75

Smokey Bear was born on Aug. 9, 1944, when the U.S. Forest Service and the Ad Council agreed that a fictional bear would be the symbol for a fire prevention campaign. At the time, federal officials feared the nation's national forest could become targets as the country was deep into World War II.
7 years ago
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ALEXANDRA JAFFE, HUNTER WOODALL AND MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press

Too many candidates: Some Iowans tired of massive 2020 field

Jake Poorman is exhausted. He's been trying to get every Democratic presidential candidate to sign a baseball, a souvenir of the wildest Democratic primary he's seen in his 60 years as an Iowan. He's gathered so many signatures — 16 — he had to get another ball.
7 years ago
FILE - In this June 7, 2017, file photo, then-acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe appears before a Se...
Associated Press

Ex-FBI official Andrew McCabe sues over his firing

Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe sued the FBI and the Justice Department on Thursday over his firing. Pres. Trump frequently criticized McCabe.
7 years ago
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Kelli Pierce

The numbers are in: Utah has a $97 million surplus

Final revenue numbers have been released for fiscal year 2018-2019, and they show Utah has a $97 million surplus. For some lawmakers, a tax code overhaul is still on the horizon.
7 years ago
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Devan Cole, CNN

President Trump reflects on late brother’s struggle with alcoholism

President Trump provided an uncharacteristically reflective account of his relationship with his late brother and his brother's alcoholism in the interview.
7 years ago
Justice Secretary Wanda Vazquez is sworn in as governor of Puerto Rico by Supreme Court Justice Mai...
DÁNICA COTO Associated Press

Puerto Ricans get their 3rd governor in 6 days

Justice Secretary Wanda Vázquez became Puerto Rico's new governor Wednesday, just the second woman to hold the office, after weeks of political turmoil and hours after the island's Supreme Court declared Pedro Pierluisi's swearing-in a week ago unconstitutional.
7 years ago
UTA board members are getting feedback from the Dept. of Justice following major changes in operati...
Mark Jackson

Mixed reviews given to new-look UTA following initial federal monitor’s report

A first report on progress made after the Utah Transit Authority announced sweeping changes in the way it handles such issues as funding, property acquisitions and distribution of executive bonuses was released this week.
7 years ago
Local residents bring flowers, stuffed animals, candles and posters to honor the memory of the vict...
KSL News Staff

Inside Sources: Gun violence and grief in America

Gun violence and grief in America are discussed by KSL Newsradio's Boyd Matheson, the host of Inside Sources.
7 years ago
Example of ranked choice voting ballot. Twelve cities across Utah will participate in ranked choice...
Cami Mondeaux

Online mock election gives voters ranked-choice voting experience

Unlike a standard election where voters choose one candidate, ranked-choice allows voters to rank their top choices in order of who they would prefer.
7 years ago
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Colby Walker

Advocates call for tighter regulations on tanning beds

Advocates for skin health say it's time for Utah, which leads the nation in melanoma, to take action on regulations for tanning beds to prevent skin cancer.
7 years ago
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Mary Richards

Utah Supreme Court rejects court challenge to medical marijuana law

The supreme court rejected The People's Right's claim state leaders acted unconstitutionally in replacing Prop 2 with a different medical marijuana law.
7 years ago
FILE - In this Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018, file photo, Monica Lewinsky arrives at The Hollywood Report...
Associated Press

Clinton impeachment is FX’s next ‘American Crime Story’

The next chapter of FX’s “American Crime Story” will dramatize Bill Clinton’s impeachment with a focus on Monica Lewinsky, Linda Tripp and other women central to the scandal.
7 years ago
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Becky Bruce and Mary Richards

Jon Huntsman to resign as US Ambassador to Russia

US Ambassador to Russia and former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman, Jr., plans to resign his position and return to Utah, the Deseret News reports. 
7 years ago
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CNN Web Staff

Mayor issues warning, freezes electric scooter program

Milwaukee's mayor is concerned about the safety of citizens and has frozen requests from two e-scooter companies as a result.
7 years ago
UTA bus the subject of rubbernecking and filming on US 89....
Simone Seikaly and Todd Fooks

Filming while rubbernecking is a crime in Utah

The Utah Highway Patrol wishes to remind Utahns that filming a crash or accident as you drive by it is a crime.
7 years ago
Local residents bring flowers, stuffed animals, candles and posters to honor the memory of the vict...
AP

AP Explains: What is the online forum 8chan?

What is the online forum 8chan? The Associated Press offers this primer.
7 years ago
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Paul Nelson

Sponsor of “red flag bill” unsure if he’ll try to advance bill again

President Trump has signaled support for so-called red flag laws, but the Utah lawmaker who tried to pass that law here isn't sure if he'll try again.
7 years ago
Gov. Gary Herbert tax plan flags lowered...
Associated Press

Utah governor orders flags lowered for mass shooting victims

Gov. Gary Herbert is ordering all U.S. and Utah flags at state facilities be lowered to half-staff to honor the victims of the weekend's two mass shootings.
7 years ago