Utah and National Updates

Elections, Politics, & Government

Michelle Lee

LISTEN: Federal appeals court pauses U.S. election betting

Just a few hours after it was legalized, a federal appeals court paused bettings on the outcome of U.S. elections.
2 years ago
The Capitol is pictured in Salt Lake City on Monday, Jan. 29, 2024....
Sam Herrera

Lawmakers file appeal to restore Amendment D on ballot

The Utah Legislature is appealing a judge's decision to void Amendment D on November's ballot.
2 years ago
Amie Schaeffer

Trump declines to debate Harris a second time

Former President Donald Trump has declined to debate Vice President Kamala Harris a second time.
2 years ago
KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas goes over the ruling for Amendment D. (Utah State Capitol. KSL TV)...
Kennedy Camarena

Legal expert discusses the Amendment D ruling on Utah’s November ballot

A judge has ruled against publishing Utah's Amendment D on the November ballot. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas expands on what this means for Utahns.
2 years ago
BRIDGER BEAL-CVETKO, KSL.COM AND LINDSAY AERTS, KSL TV

Judge rules Amendment D be voided from Utah’s November ballot

A judge has ruled Amendment D would be voided from Utah’s ballot. The ruling said the amendment on the ballot “shall be given no effect.”
2 years ago
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Tammy Kikuchi

Unincorporated Ogden Valley residents to vote on becoming a city

Residents of unincorporated Ogden Valley will vote this November on whether they want to incorporate into a city.
2 years ago
A judge has blocked the Utah Minor Protection in Social Media Act, Utah's social media law that wou...
Verl Johansen

Judge blocks Utah’s social media law

Utah's social media law would have required social media companies to verify user's ages, and place restrictions on accounts owned by Utah children.
2 years ago
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Lindsay Aerts, KSL TV

Utah’s 2024 debate for governor features 3 candidates

Three candidates will participate in a debate to be Utah's governor.
2 years ago
Kyle Remund

First, possibly only, Harris-Trump debate covers abortion, economy and immigration

Former President Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris sparred on crucial topics in their first, and possibly only, debate.
2 years ago
"stand for our land" sign outside of utah public lands lawsuit announcement...
Mariah Maynes

Rep. Maloy says Utah public lands lawsuit could spark change

Following the filing of Utah's public lands lawsuit, Rep. Celeste Maloy said it could spark change in how decisions are made.
2 years ago
governor spencer and rep phil lyman debate, davis county clerk's office signature audit to be revie...
Daniella Rivera, KSL TV

Truth Test: ‘Lyman’ write-in candidate denies they were recruited, paid by Cox campaign

KSL investigates claims that write-in candidate Richard Lyman was paid by the Cox campaign to join the race for Utah's governor
2 years ago
The Utah Senate convenes in a special session to discuss Amendment D, a proposed change to ballot i...
Kyle Remund

Amendment D lawsuit hearing date set for Wednesday, September 11

The 3rd District judge has set a hearing date for a lawsuit seeking to block Amendment D from Utah ballots.
2 years ago
FILE: Dummy gun replicas are laid out during a free gun safety and awareness class during the Rocky...
Simone Seikaly

Iron County lawmaker may try again to create gun safety education for Utah students

Rep. Rex Shipp, R-Cedar City, believes Utah children that don't grow up in homes that teach gun safety, would benefit from his legislation
2 years ago
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JACOB FREEMAN, KSL TV

Utah Debate Commission releases governor polling data, debate schedules

The Utah Debate Commission has released the dates for governor debates and polling data for the governor's race.
2 years ago
County government report from the Women and Leadership Project...
Heather Peterson

Number of women in county leadership positions increased, report finds

A new report from Utah State's Women and Leadership Project finds that women hold 46% of leadership roles within Utah's county governments.
2 years ago
The Capitol is pictured in Salt Lake City...
Clayre Scott

Group asks Utah court to remove Constitutional Amendment D from ballot

A group is asking the Utah Supreme Court to remove Constitutional Amendment D from ballots this November.
2 years ago
Republicans and Democrats are encouraging college students to vote....
Britt Johnson

Governors race faces new challenge with multiple candidates with the same last name

With multiple candidates in the Governor's race have the same last name of Lyman, could potentially cause some problems. Voters are worried.
2 years ago
Trump salt lake city...
Samuel Benson, Deseret News

Trump Utah fundraiser rescheduled for Sept. 14 in Salt Lake City

Former President Donald Trump has rescheduled a fundraiser in Salt Lake City for Sept. 14 after canceling an event in Park City.
2 years ago
Children who filed a climate lawsuit contesting Utah's fossil fuel policies listen as their attorne...
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com

Utah Supreme Court considering whether climate lawsuit filed by 7 children should be dismissed

Utah's Supreme Court is considering a climate lawsuit filed by children and whether it can be administered in court.
2 years ago
The Capitol is pictured in Salt Lake City...
Emma Keddington

Language of proposed constitutional amendment causes controversy

One specific word in the newly revealed language of the proposed constitutional amendment has garnered response.
2 years ago
Heather Peterson

Stressed over election season? The University of Utah may be able to help

How would you like to get classes on how to deal with a stressful election season? The University of Utah has what you're looking for.
2 years ago
Tom Sakievich, the current Utah County Commissioner...
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com

Utah County Commissioner Tom Sakievich resigns, citing cancer diagnosis

Citing a cancer diagnosis earlier this year, Tom Sakievich announced his resignation as Utah County Commissioner on Tuesday.
2 years ago
utah state capitol auditor signature-gathering process...
Becky Bruce

Auditor review of signature-gathering boosts confidence in primary

After a lengthy process and a few lawsuits, the review of signature-gathering in the Utah Republican Primary is complete.
2 years ago
utah capitol building...
Sam Herrera

New legislation in the works to address youth gang violence in Utah

A legislative subcommittee in Utah is taking a close look at what roles adults play in youth gang violence.
2 years ago