Utah and National Updates

Elections, Politics, & Government

A long-shot Democratic proposal to raise taxes on those earning $1 million or more was rejected by ...
Diana Jones

Utah Legislature has elected new leadership teams, here are their 2025 priorities

Utah Legislature leadership teams released their priorities for the upcoming 2025 legislative session.
2 years ago
Derek Brown...
Michelle Lee

Meet newly inaugurated Utah Attorney General Derek Brown

Utah's new Attorney General Derek Brown has taken the oath of office. Here's how he defines some of his priorities.
2 years ago
Gov. Spencer Cox holds his hand on a Bible held by his wife, first lady Abby Cox, as he takes the o...
Heather Kelly

People make Utah great, not government, says Gov. Cox at inauguration

During his 2nd inauguration, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox touted Utah's successes and thanked those who helped him become governor.
2 years ago
The Salt Lake City Water Reclamation Facility in Salt Lake City is pictured on Wednesday, April 6, ...
Tammy Kikuchi

Should there be fluoride in Utah’s water? Proposed bill says no

Lawmakers plan to debate a bill about fluoride in our water in the upcoming legislative session. What would this mean for Utah's water supply?
2 years ago
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox speaks at the state Capitol in Salt Lake City on March 1, 2024. Cox will be s...
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com

‘Faith, family and community’: Gov. Cox reflects on what makes Utah special in inaugural address

Gov. Spenser Cox gave his inaugural address on Wednesday, Jan. 8
2 years ago
Rep. Chris Stewart, R-Utah, speaks in Sandy on Nov. 3 2020....
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.COM

Judge denies Jan. 6 defendant’s request to travel to inauguration with ex-Rep. Chris Stewart

A judge has ruled that a Jan. 6 defendant cannot attend the presidential inauguration after Rep. Chris Stewart invited him.
2 years ago
A long-shot Democratic proposal to raise taxes on those earning $1 million or more was rejected by ...
Simone Seikaly

On the Hill 2025: Ballot signature amendments

A bill from Rep. Ray Ward would decrease the threshold of signatures needed if somebody takes the signature route to Utah's primary ballot.
2 years ago
Representative Candice Pierucci...
Heather Peterson

Utah lawmakers unveil bills to address public safety, immigration

GOP lawmakers focused on undocumented immigrants involved in crimes, and more funding for English Language Learners.
2 years ago
Inland Port Authority Plan...
Britt Johnson

Environmental groups worry Utah Inland Port Authority may reactivate coal mine

Environmental groups have some issues with a resolution being voted on at the state capitol today. They worry a coal mine will be reactivated.
2 years ago
As he prepares to take the office of Utah attorney general, Derek Brown said that transparency is h...
DANIEL WOODRUFF, KSL TV

Brown promises transparency as he becomes Utah’s new attorney general

Derek Brown will be sworn in on Monday and take over an office that’s often been tainted by scandal and controversy over the years.
2 years ago
Utah Sen. John Curtis was sworn into office at a ceremony at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Frid...
Bridger Beal-Cvetko

Sen. John Curtis takes oath of office, outlines priorities for first Senate term

WASHINGTON — Utah Sen. John Curtis was sworn into office at a ceremony at the U.S. Capitol in Washington Friday and reiterated his pledge to work on reducing federal spending, bolstering American energy production and promoting a conservative approach to the climate. Curtis, a Republican and recent member of the U.S. House of Representatives, was […]
2 years ago
Mary Culbertson

Utah releases ‘shocking’ previously redacted info in case against TikTok

Utah officials said TikTok didn't changes its platform, even though, the officials said, TikTok knew about crimes being committed against children.
2 years ago
Devin Oldroyd

Federal court upholds verdict in sexual assault, defamation case against president-elect Donald Trump

A federal appeals court has upheld a verdict that found Donald Trump guilty of sexual abuse and defamation.
2 years ago
The OHV and boat registration requirements in Utah have changed. No paper copy will be needed to pr...
Tammy Kikuchi

New updates on the registration requirements for OHVs and boats in Utah

The OHV and boat registration requirements in Utah will change in the new year due to a bill that passed earlier this year.
2 years ago
Rep. Kera Birkeland, R-Morgan, listens to public comment during a hearing committee on HB0257 Sex-b...
Daniel Woodruff, KSL 5 TV

Rep. Birkeland announces she’ll resign from Utah Legislature

Birkeland has served in the Utah House of Representatives since 2020. She said she will resign Jan. 10, 2025.
2 years ago
Historic 25th Street in Ogden is pictured on Thursday, March 14, 2024....
Alexandrea Bonilla

Ogden working to repurpose US Forest building into affordable housing

The Ogden Redevelopment Agency plans to turn the city's historic US Forest building into affordable housing.
2 years ago
FILE — This 2019 photo shows the UnitedHealth Group headquarters in Minneapolis....
Mary Culbertson, KSLTV.com

Utah AG targets UnitedHealth Group in new opioid lawsuit

The lawsuit names UnitedHealth Group, its pharmacy benefits manager and Express Scripts as defendants in the case.
2 years ago
Simone Seikaly

Bill Clinton hospitalized with fever but in good spirits, spokesperson says

The 78-year-old was admitted Monday afternoon "for testing and observation."
2 years ago
Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah; Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla.; and Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., confer before joining...
Suzanne Bates, Deseret News

Sen. Mike Lee on 1,500-page continuing resolution: ‘Christmastime legislative extortion’

Sen. Mike Lee called a 1,500-page resolution ahead of the midnight Dec. 20 shutdown deadline "Christmastime legislative extortion."
2 years ago
Alexandrea Bonilla

Cox reaffirms plan to deport undocumented immigrants who commit crimes

During his monthly news conference, Gov. Spencer Cox said he wants to focus deportation plans on undocumented immigrants who commit crimes.
2 years ago
The Utah County Commission approved its budget for 2025 Wednesday, which includes a significant pro...
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.COM

Utah County approves ‘absolutely necessary’ tax increase for 2025 budget

The Utah County Commission approved its 2025 budget. It includes a property tax increase that the commissioners said was "necessary."
2 years ago
Devin Oldroyd

Dave & Dujanovic: What can we do to reform healthcare?

Jay Evensen with Deseret News shares his thoughts on the recent murder of the UnitedHealthcare CEO and American healthcare.
2 years ago
Utah Sen.-elect John Curtis is getting ready to take office in just a few weeks, and is quickly gai...
Daniel Woodruff

Curtis says rubber stamping nominees ‘not the role of the Senate’ ahead of Hegseth meeting

Sen.-elect John Curtis is quickly gaining a national profile as a difference-making vote in approving or rejecting cabinet nominees.
2 years ago
Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, says goodbye to Utah media in his last press conference in Salt Lake City...
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com

Why Mitt Romney thinks President-elect Trump will be focused on governing, not retribution

Out going Sen. Mitt Romney held his last press conference on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024.
2 years ago