Mark Oliver
House Speaker Greg Hughes speaks out in defense of Operation Rio Grande
The ACLU has called Operation Rio Grande a "hammer" that treats homelessness as a "nail". Rep. Greg Hughes says that's completely unfair.8 years ago
Paul Nelson and Josh Tilton
Lawmakers face pressure to vote against medical marijuana
Lawmakers say they’re getting more pressure from pro-marijuana groups to vote against the medical marijuana compromise after election day.8 years ago
Peter Samore
Wilson raises more money than any Utah Dem this century
Jenny Wilson, Utah's Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, has raised more money than any of her predecessors this century at $855,000.8 years ago
Nick Wyatt
First Operation Rio Grande drug court group graduates
Arrested in the sweeping Operation Rio Grande, the 15 were given the option of drug court, requiring them to enter and complete drug treatment, find a stable place to live, land a job, and become self-reliant.8 years ago
Paul Nelson
Political group: Rep. Mia Love’s fundraising issue not resolved
The debate is over Mia Love's campaign fundraising during the Republican primary period. Some say she should return the money since she knew she would run unopposed.8 years ago
KSL NewsRadio
Proposition 2 support weakens as Election Day nears
SALT LAKE CITY — A poll released from the Hinckley Institute shows that support for medical marijuana Proposition 2 has fallen since the release of a “compromise” bill unveiled by the governor’s office. Among those identifying themselves as “very active” members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and polled by the Hinckley […]8 years ago
Mark Oliver
Tuition in Utah has increased by $132 million over the past 5 years
Over the last five years, the cost of tuition in Utah has gone up by $132 million. A new audit says that our colleges aren't even justifying the increases.8 years ago
Mark Oliver
Mia Love demands an apology from Ben McAdams
Rep. Mia Love says that she "deserves an apology" from Mayor Ben McAdams, saying his attack ads are full of claims that "he knows [are] wrong."8 years ago
Becky Bruce
Amendment B: property tax exemptions
Voters will decide in November whether to give property tax exemptions to private property that the Utah state government or even city or county governments lease for official business.8 years ago
Emerson Oligschlaeger
Amendment C: should lawmakers be able to convene themselves?
Constitutional Amendment C would give the Utah state legislature the power to convene a special session in the event of a crisis.8 years ago
Debbie Dujanovic
OPINION: Public education isn’t free – and Question 1 won’t be, either.
Question 1 proposes increasing gas taxes by 10¢ per gallon to help fund schools. But who will that money really come from, and how will it be used?8 years ago
Mark Oliver
“I shot a whole family of baboons,” Idaho Fish and Game commissioner boasts
Blake Fischer, an Idaho Fish and Game commissioner, killed at least 14 exotic animals and bragged about it online. Now many are calling on his resignation.8 years ago
Jasen Lee
Candidate Conversation: Ben McAdams for 4th District, Congress
Ben McAdams wants to take on even bigger challenges in Washington D.C. by running for Congress as a Democrat in the state’s 4th District against incumbent Rep. Mia Love, R-UT.8 years ago
Jasen Lee
Candidate Conversation: Mia Love for 4th District, Congress
Before Rep. Mia Love, R-UT, gained notoriety as the first black Republican female to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives, she was a small town mayor born the daughter of Haitian immigrants.8 years ago
Emerson Oligschlaeger
Constitutional Amendment A: a Utah voter’s guide
When discussing what issues Utahns will find on their ballots in November, the conversation tends to cluster around Propositions 2 and 4, which address medical marijuana and congressional redistricting, respectively. But voters will also see less glamorous referendums on their ballots. Proposed Constitutional Amendment A, for example, would amend the particulars of tax exemptions for […]8 years ago
Heather Kelly
Proposition 3: Medicaid expansion on the ballot
It's estimated Proposition 3 would add around 150,000 people to the Medicaid program which provides medical insurance for low income and disabled individuals.8 years ago
Nick Wyatt
Utah’s 4th Congressional District race may break records
It's not just people living in Salt Lake, Utah, Juab, and Sanpete counties paying attention to Utah's 4th Congressional District race. Heads are turning nationwide and big money is being spent by both parties.8 years ago
Emerson Oligschlaeger
Longtime Emery County Sheriff Lamar Guymon dies
HUNTINGTON, Emery County — Lamar E. Guymon, mayor of Huntington and former Emery County Sheriff, died at 71 on Friday. Guymon served as the county sheriff for 36 years, comprising the overwhelming majority of his 40 years in law enforcement. He was one of the longest standing sheriffs in Utah. Guymon’s death cut short his […]8 years ago
By ZEYNEP BILGINSOY and JON GAMBRELL, Associated Press
Newspaper says Turkey has audio from Apple Watch of Saudi writer’s slaying
The newspaper also alleged Saudi officials tried to delete the recordings first by incorrectly guessing Khashoggi's PIN on the watch, then later using the journalist's finger. However, Apple Watches do not have a fingerprint ID unlock function like iPhones.8 years ago
Paul Nelson
SLCO Clerk swamped with new voter registrations
The Salt Lake County Clerk’s office is having a hard time finding enough people to deal with the large number of voter registrations they still have to process.8 years ago
Mark Oliver
Sen. Mike Lee fears Kavanaugh hearing may be a sign of things to come
Sen. Mike Lee says that Kavanaugh's confirmation was "needlessly contentious". He blames partisanship and a misunderstanding of the Supreme Court.8 years ago
Mark Oliver
Why can’t Utah get rid of straight-ticket voting?
Utah is one of only eight states that still allow straight-ticket voting, despite multiple attempts to change the rules. Why can't we get rid of it?8 years ago
Mark Oliver
If Proposition 2 passes, what will happen to the medical marijuana compromise bill?
Utah Governor Gary Herbert says he plans on passing the medical marijuana compromise bill whether Utahans vote for Proposition 2 or not.8 years ago
