DANIEL WOODRUFF
Utah Legislature moves to limit road projects in Salt Lake City for 1 year
The Utah Legislature is raising questions about what it means for Salt Lake City and its ability to do any road projects over the next year.1 year ago
Allessandra Harris Gurr
Will federal spending cuts affect Hill Air Force Base?
Amid federal spending cuts, there is a question in the air whether or not these cuts will affect Hill Air Force Base.1 year ago
KSL.com
American Fork officers found justified in shooting gunman in South Salt Lake
Three members of the American Fork SWAT team who tracked down a wanted man were legally justified when they shot and injured him after he pulled out a gun on the porch of a random residence.1 year ago
Kennedy Camarena
Bill could ban certain heavy-duty vehicles in an effort to clean up the air
A bill aimed at banning certain heavy-duty vehicles in Utah could help clean the air ahead of the 2034 Olympics.1 year ago
Daniel Woodruff, KSL TV
Advocates push for more affordable housing funding from Utah liquor sales
With two weeks left in the legislative session, advocates are pushing for more money to build affordable housing in Utah.1 year ago
Adam Small
Committee advances bill that would give lawmakers input in search for new state superintendent
The bill would require the Utah State Board of Education to consult with an advisory committee when searching for a new state superintendent.1 year ago
Alexa St. John & Isabella O'Malley, Associated Press
Trump is trying to halt the EV charger buildout. Experts say it’s not that easy
DETROIT (AP) — Experts are questioning President Donald Trump’s latest effort to slow the electric vehicle charging buildout in the U.S. Learn more about EV charging in Utah: In a letter Thursday night, the Trump administration directed states to stop spending money for EV charging infrastructure, funds they were allocated under former President Joe Biden. […]1 year ago
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com
Utah to limit candidate nicknames on ballot after Lucifer ‘Justin Case’ Everylove qualified last year
SB54 requires candidates to jump through some extra hoops if they, like Everylove, want to use a middle name or a nickname on a ballot.1 year ago
REBECCA REYNOLDS The Associated Press
What to know about Fort Knox’s gold depository
President Trump wants to make sure that American gold reserves are still in Fort Knox. The Treasury Secretary said they are.1 year ago
Adam Small
Utah lawmakers advance bill dealing with mining precious underground resources
A Utah House committee voted unanimously to advance a bill focused on brine mining in its first hearing on Capitol Hill Thursday.1 year ago
ERIC TUCKER Associated Press
Kash Patel narrowly confirmed as FBI director by the Senate
The 51-49 confirmation puts Patel atop the nation's premier federal law enforcement agency despite Democrats' doubts about his qualifications.1 year ago
Daniel Woodruff, KSL TV
Utah, 16 other states tell judge: We never meant to say Section 504 is unconstitutional
After public pushback, Utah and 16 other states say they do not want a judge to declare a key part of a federal disability law unconstitutional.1 year ago
Bruce Schreiner, Associated Press
Sen. Mitch McConnell won’t seek reelection in 2026, ending long tenure as Republican power broker
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell is announcing on Thursday that he won’t seek reelection next year, ending a decadeslong tenure as a power broker who championed conservative causes but ultimately ceded ground to the fierce GOP populism of President Donald Trump. McConnell, the longest-serving Senate party leader in U.S. history, chose his 83rd birthday to share […]1 year ago
Simone Seikaly
On the Hill: Open records management and access in Utah
SB277 has been revised and will be heard by the full Utah Senate. Inside Sources discusses the issues involved in this public records debate.1 year ago
Clayre Scott
VA layoffs leave former employee worried about the future of veteran care
One federal employee who was let go from VA Salt Lake City Health Care said he's concerned for what these layoffs could mean for the future of veteran care in Utah.1 year ago
Becky Bruce
Utah’s Safe Haven Law could be expanded to accept newborns up to 90 days old
The Utah Safe Haven Law could be expanded to include newborns up to 90 days old under a measure before the state Legislature.1 year ago
Don Brinkerhoff
Utah lawmaker would replace state Columbus Day with an Election Day holiday
Rep. Ryan Wilcox proposed a new bill that would replace the state Columbus Day holiday with an Election Day holiday.1 year ago
FATIMA HUSSEIN Associated Press
New Social Security chief contradicts Trump, Musk claims about payouts
The acting Social Security commissioner said improper payments have been made, but not the quantity cited by Trump and Musk.1 year ago
DANIEL WOODRUFF, KSL TV & BRIDGER BEAL-CVETKO, KSL.COM
Senators pump the brakes on bill to eliminate daylight saving time in Utah
A proposed bill on eliminating Utah daylight savings time has stalled in committee.1 year ago
Heather Peterson
Lawmaker proposes task force to look at AI integration in schools
A Utah lawmaker is proposing a task force that would create a framework for AI in schools across the state.1 year ago
Don Brinkerhoff
New bill seeks to replace decades-old GRAMA process
A new bill seeks to replace the decades-old GRAMA request process for accessing government records.1 year ago
Adam Small
Utah lawmakers advance bill mandating jail time for some immigrants after making big changes to initial legislation
A committee has approved a bill that would mandate jail time for some immigrants who are in the country illegally and are found guilty of committing certain crimes.1 year ago
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News
Crime, banning cellphones, tax cuts: What to expect in the second half of Utah’s legislative session
A little more than halfway through the 2025 legislative session, what's coming next for the state of Utah?1 year ago
