Paul Nelson
Weber County Jail stops charging inmates for time spent inside
OGDEN – The Weber County Jail is trying a new way to cut costs which might seem counterintuitive. They’re hoping to save money… by not collecting money. State law allows counties to charge inmates of their jails for the time they spend on the inside. It’s called “pay for stay.” It was meant to help […]7 years ago
Boyd Matheson, Deseret News
Photo of tragic drowning. Will it unite or divide?
Will a horrific photo from the US border continue to divide us on immigration policy or unite us to prevent another tragedy?7 years ago
Associated Press
Utah County passes resolution supporting abortion restrictions
Utah County became at least the second local government to take an official position against abortion since the state passed a new, more restrictive law.7 years ago
CNN
California’s background checks for ammunition buyers start Monday
Starting Monday, California is about to become the first state to require gun owners to pass background checks before buying ammunition.7 years ago
Clare Foran, Ashley Killough, Lauren Fox and Manu Raju, CNN
House passes border aid bill despite White House veto threat
The House of Representatives voted 230-195 on Tuesday to approve $4.5 billion in aid for the growing crisis at the US southern border -- a vote that followed Democratic infighting over the package and a White House veto threat.7 years ago
Paul Nelson
State holds first drawings for high-end alcohol products
SALT LAKE CITY – It’s a first for Utah’s liquor stores. The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control is holding drawings for the really rare and extremely popular products. The DABC noticed several problems when a high-end bourbon, Pappy Van Winkles, was last sold in Utah. State officials say some people waited in line for hours, […]7 years ago
Associated Press
Mueller agrees to testify before 2 House panels next month
Robert Mueller has agreed to testify before Congress on July 17. He has been hesitant to speak about the investigation previously.7 years ago
Associated Press
Border official resigns amid uproar over migrant children
The acting head of U.S. Customs and Border Protection resigned Tuesday amid an uproar over the discovery of migrant children being held in pitiful conditions at one of the agency’s stations in Texas.7 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Alcohol-related crashes, deaths drop dramatically under .05 DUI law
The number of deaths from crashes blamed on driving under the influence has gone down 70% since Utah's tough .05 DUI law went into effect.7 years ago
CNN
US government announces nationwide crackdown on robocalls
Robocalls have become a major concern for policymakers as Americans have increasingly been subjected to unwelcome interruptions and even fraud.7 years ago
CNN
San Francisco passes ban on e-cigarette sales, a US first
San Francisco will become the first US city to effectively ban e-cigarette sales, after the city's board of supervisors voted in favor of it Tuesday.7 years ago
Geneva Sands and Priscilla Alvarez, CNN
Acting US Customs and Border Protection Commissioner John Sanders to leave
Acting Customs and Border Protection Commissioner John Sanders is resigning, he said in a message sent to agency employees Tuesday, amid the dramatic increase in the number of undocumented migrants crossing the border and a fight over how to address it.7 years ago
ASSOCIATED PRESS
First lady’s spokeswoman to be White House press secretary
Melania Trump announced Tuesday that her longtime spokesman and confidante will succeed Sarah Sanders as White House press secretary.7 years ago
Mary Richards
Rep. John Curtis calls for solutions for migrant children at the border
Some of Utah's members of Congress are talking about the conditions for migrant children at the border -- and asking for change beyond sending toothbrushes.7 years ago
Paul Nelson
Salt Lake Mayor says police won’t assist ICE during immigration raids
Mayor Jackie Biskupski is once again standing against the Trump Administration, saying she will not let the city or the police department help ICE with immigration raids.7 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Provo Police publish letter from family of a man shot to death
PROVO – The family of a man who was shot to death in Provo are thanking the community, police, and first responders. The Provo Police Department published the letter from Jeremy Sorensen’s parents on their Facebook page. It reads: “We are deeply saddened over our son Jeremy’s death and the circumstances under which it occurred. […]7 years ago
Matthew Brooks
Rep. Patrice Arent says public input is needed for tax reform
The Utah Legislature has formed a task force to consider plans on how to deal with a shrinking sales tax base. The task force is holding a series of town halls to elicit input from the public.7 years ago
By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press
Census, redistricting top remaining Supreme Court cases
The Supreme Court enters its final week of decisions with, whether to rein in political line-drawing for partisan gain and allow a citizenship question on the 2020 census.7 years ago
By LAURIE KELLMAN and ELANA SCHOR Associated Press
Sanders, progressives unveil bill to cancel student debt
Sen. Bernie Sanders and House progressives are unveiling legislation canceling all student debt, going further than a signature proposal by Sen. Elizabeth Warren.7 years ago
Associated Press
Census, redistricting top remaining Supreme Court cases
The Supreme Court enters its final week of decisions with two politically charged issues unresolved.7 years ago
Associated Press
Bolton warns Iran not to mistake US ‘prudence’ for weakness
U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton said Sunday Iran should not “mistake U.S. prudence and discretion for weakness.”7 years ago
Associated Press
Trump: ‘Surprise’ question about Pence led him to hesitate
President Donald Trump says he hesitated to back a possible 2024 presidential run by Vice President Mike Pence because he was caught off-guard by the question.7 years ago
Associated Press
2020 Democrats strongly defend abortion rights at forum
Twenty Democratic presidential candidates attending a Planned Parenthood forum on Saturday vowed to defend abortion rights under nearly any circumstance.7 years ago
