Bryanna Willis
Historic election victory for Salt Lake County Council candidate
In historic Salt Lake County election Natalie Pinkney has been elected to the Salt Lake County Council At Large C seat.2 years ago
Britt Johnson and Sam Herrera
Residents speak out about proposed Cache County property tax increase
The Cache County Council is proposing a 20% property tax increase to help the county keep up with rising costs.2 years ago
MARY CULBERTSON AND GARNA MEJIA, KSL TV
Midvale city mayor resigns after ‘extramarital affair’ accusations, city says
Former Midvale Mayor Marcus Stevenson resigned from his mayoral position after a complaint was filed alleging he was having an affair.2 years ago
Tammy Kikuchi
Counties in Utah conduct post-election audits as part of certification process
Counties in Utah are sending ballots to the Lieutenant Governor's Office to conduct post-election audits for the 2024 election.2 years ago
Amie Schaeffer
Midvale mayor announces resignation ‘effective immediately’
Midvale mayor Marcus Stevenson announced he has stepped down.2 years ago
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com
Advocates ask lame-duck Congress to extend downwinder compensation before end of year
Advocates are urging the lame-duck Congress to expand radiation compensation for downwinders before year's end.2 years ago
Clayre Scott
Utah Supreme Court asking for public comment on bar exam proposal
The Utah Supreme Court is considering a proposal to allow law graduates to become lawyers without passing the bar exam.2 years ago
Michael Camit
2030 census could bring Utah another House seat
Analysts reviewed new population estimates and reported that Utah could gain at least one House seat after the 2030 Census.2 years ago
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News
Former Utah Rep. Chris Stewart being considered for Trump’s national intelligence director
President-elect Donald Trump's transition team reached out to former Utah Rep. Chris Stewart about a potential appointment as the director of national intelligence.2 years ago
Adam Small
Salt Lake County Jail bond on track to fail, votes not final
The Salt Lake County Jail bond is on pace to fail. The bond seeks to combine two jails and add beds for inmates.2 years ago
Carter Williams, ksl.com
County holds $10M from transportation fund that could go to downtown district plans
Salt Lake County leaders agreed to hold a little over $10 million from a transportation fund that could ultimately go toward downtown.2 years ago
Hugo Rikard-Bell
Weber County Sheriff’s Office working with low staff due to low pay
Weber County Sheriffs Office is working with a low staff because people are leaving for better pay elsewhere.2 years ago
Carter Williams, KSL.com
What will Trump’s reelection mean for Bears Ears, other Utah public lands?
Bears Ears has often been referred to as a "political football" since former President Barack Obama established the national monument.2 years ago
LINDSAY AERTS, KSL TV
‘It’s a game changer,’ says beneficiary of money Amendment B will bring
It's all but certain Utah voters will pass Amendment B, and some of the beneficiaries are calling it a game changer for education.2 years ago
Eric Cabrera and Alexandrea Bonilla
Utah County clerk criticizes mail-in ballots, prompting backlash from state lawmaker
The Utah County clerk reiterated his disapproval of mail-in ballots this week, despite long waits for in-person voting in his area on Election Day.2 years ago
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News
Sen. Lee responds to possibility of Trump administration post
Utah Sen. Mike Lee, who has been reportedly placed on short lists for U.S. attorney general, said he isn’t looking to give up his position.2 years ago
Kennedy Camarena
President Biden promises a peaceful transfer of power
President Joe Biden addressed the nation on Thursday for the first time since the November 2024 election results were announced.2 years ago
Ashley Fredde, KSL.com
Fruit Heights church pulls offer to host emergency shelter on ‘code blue’ nights after backlash
A Fruit Heights church that had volunteered to host a warming center for those experiencing homelessness has pulled its offer.2 years ago
Emma Keddington
Newly reelected Gov. Cox says housing, energy are priorities
Cox says he has plans to get the cost of starter homes to under $400,000, and will make it his top gubernatorial priority.2 years ago
ANNIE KNOX AND DANIELLA RIVERA, KSLTV.com
What’s in the AG’s calendar? Utahns will finally get to see after lawsuit against KSL ends in settlement
Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes has released his work calendar to KSL, ending a legal fight that dragged on for nearly two years.2 years ago
Eric Cabrera, Allessandra Harris-Gurr
Preliminary results show Utah County wants to split Alpine School District
Preliminary election results show Utah County voters are ready to split the state's biggest school district.2 years ago
Andy Cupp
Post-election audits help keep votes secure
Ricky Hatch, Weber County Clerk explains the steps in the post election auditing process that helps keep elections secure.2 years ago
Jason Swensen, DESERET NEWS
Eager to cool the political heat? It’s possible, say University of Utah researchers and others
The study offers insights and suggestions for voters, political leaders, and others to help cool partisan divisions.2 years ago