Tammy Kikuchi
Over 11,000 wildland firefighters could be facing a huge pay cut depending on Congress
If Congress doesn't act soon, more than 11,000 wildland firefighters across the nation could get a huge pay cut.2 years ago
Eric Cabrera
Road rage law tracks how many of Utah’s road rage incidents involved a firearm
Utah's new road rage law came into effect in July. Now, the numbers of gun-related road rage incidents are in after five months of tracking.2 years ago
Courtney Johns, KSL TV
Public records backlog could keep Utahns in the dark until late 2025
Utahns seeking answers through public records appeals are running into an unprecedented roadblock: a severe backlog.2 years ago
Collin Leonard and Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com
A look inside controversial $895B defense budget supported by Utah’s representatives
The modified National Defense Authorization Act passed the House Wednesday, possibly giving junior enlisted members significant raises, but some of the act's language is being criticized.2 years ago
Eric Cabrera
New Midvale mayor adjusting to new position
The new Midvale mayor, Dustin Gettel, said it's been a challenging month, However, he said he will keep the city is moving forward.2 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Utah lawmaker named DOGE co-chair, says colleagues are clamoring to join
Utah Rep. Blake Moore says the time is ripe to change how the federal government spends money. And he credits the president-elect.2 years ago
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News
Why was this Utah lawmaker on ‘Dr. Phil’?
State Rep. Tyler Clancy, R-Provo, spoke with Dr. Phil to defend the importance of prioritizing victims in the criminal justice process.2 years ago
GARNA MEJIA, KSL TV
How Utah’s Department of Corrections expects to enforce Gov. Cox’s deportation plans
The executive director said they'll "work cooperatively with the new administration to improve things," and streamline existing efforts.2 years ago
Simone Seikaly
AARP Utah calls governor’s wish to eliminate state’s Social Security tax “a huge deal”
Utah would lose some money by eliminating the state tax on Social Security, but an AARP advocate says the state will gain even more.2 years ago
Bridger Beal-Cvetko
‘Unity and virtue’: Mitt Romney bids farewell to the Senate after 6 years
Sen. Mitt Romney delivered a farewell address on Wednesday, Dec. 14. Romney will end his first term as a U.S. Senator.2 years ago
Tammy Kikuchi
Utah Legislature welcomes first Vietnamese American representative
The Utah Legislature is about to have its first Vietnamese American representative, Hoang Nguyen. Nguyen is originally from Vietnam.2 years ago
Alexandrea Bonilla
Undocumented immigrants have a substantial economic footprint in the US and Utah
The Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy showed that undocumented immigrants working in the US have a big impact on the economy.2 years ago
Alexandrea Bonilla
Idaho county publishing all of their 2024 ballots
A county in Idaho is making all ballots public. The clerk says it's an effort to be more transparent about the elections process.2 years ago
MIKE ANDERSON, KSL TV
Local input needed as Ogden Valley on path to become Utah’s newest city
People in the Ogden Valley have a little over a year to draw districts and elect a mayor and city council before the area becomes a new city.2 years ago
Diana Jones
Matt Gaetz names John Curtis among senators opposing nomination, sources say
Matt Gaetz is out as the US Attorney General nominee. He has reportedly named at least four Republican senators who were opposed to him.2 years ago
Jessica Lowell
Caucus system is ‘unconstitutional,’ says Sen. Thatcher
After 20 years of defending and being elected through the caucus system, a Utah senator is starting to lose faith in it.2 years ago
Alexandrea Bonilla
Utah County Clerk defends decision to disclose voting method used by several lawmakers
The Utah County Clerk is defending how he decided to look at the voting method several lawmakers used to vote.2 years ago
Eric Cabrera
Utah ballot bill addressing postmark deadlines fails to advance
The ballot bill would have prevented counting mail-in ballots that arrive after polls close on Election Day.2 years ago
Don Brinkerhoff
Proposed bill would prevent people from tracking the method voters use to vote
A proposed Utah bill would prevent people from looking into what method someone used to cast their ballot when putting in their vote.2 years ago
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com
Audit recommends improvements to Utah’s emergency medical transportation system
The audit recommends improvements for Utah's emergency medical transportation system after complaints about quality of care.2 years ago
Michele Rowe
Adult children with disabilities falling through assistance gaps says advocate
Advocates want parents who have adult children with disabilities to contact state lawmakers and ask for action.2 years ago
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com
Bill would require DCFS to notify police of knowingly false child abuse reports
A proposed bill would require DCFS to notify law enforcement when it receives a suspected false report of child abuse.2 years ago
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News
The future of Utah elections
Utah lawmakers are planning significant electoral reforms in the upcoming legislative session after the 2024 election cycle.2 years ago
