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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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