Utah and National Updates

Elections, Politics, & Government

Audience members duck in the crowd during a shooting attempt at a campaign rally for Republican pre...
Kennedy Camarena

Name of man killed in Butler, Pennsylvania campaign rally released

The Pennsylvania governor has released the name of the man who was killed in the Butler, Pennsylvania campaign rally on Saturday.
2 years ago
Kennedy Camarena

FBI identifies gunman involved in apparent assassination attempt of former President Trump

The FBI has identified the gunman who was involved with the apparent assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump.
2 years ago
Republican presidential candidate, former U.S. President Donald Trump is whisked away by Secret Ser...
Simone Seikaly

PHOTOS: Shots fired at Trump rally, former president injured, spectator killed

Former President Donald Trump was injured by shots that were fired toward a campaign rally stage in Butler, Pa, on Saturday.
2 years ago
Kyle Remund

Former President Trump issues statement after assassination attempt

After surviving an assassination attempt, Former President Donald Trump has now issued a statement about the attack.
2 years ago
Kyle Remund

Utah leaders respond to shooting at Trump rally

After multiple gunshots were repoertedly fired at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania, Utah and national leaders spoke up about the attack.
2 years ago
Matthew McConaughey speaks with Utah Gov. Spencer Cox and Colorado Gov. Jared Polis at the National...
JOSH ELLIS KSLTV.com

Matthew McConaughey speaks at National Governors Association in Salt Lake City

Matthew McConaughey is in Salt Lake City as a speaker for National Governors Association on July 12, 2024.
2 years ago
Utah Governor Spencer Cox and First Lady Abby Cox meet with the National Governors Association in U...
LARRY D. CURTIS, KSL TV

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy to attend national governor’s meeting in Salt Lake City

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Utah to attend the National Governors Association meeting in Salt Lake City.
2 years ago
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox is preparing to arrive to the 2024 Olympic games in Paris....
Amie Schaeffer

Gov. Cox says he will not vote for Trump

During a CNN interview Thursday, Gov. Spencer Cox said he will not vote for former President Donald Trump in the 2024 election.
2 years ago
Both the Utah Supreme Court and Justice Diana Hagen are responding to news that a state investigati...
Adam Small

State lawmakers overstepped with new congressional districts, Utah Supreme Court rules

In 2021, Utah lawmakers passed a new congressional district map, which divided Democrat-heavy Salt Lake County between four different congressional districts.
2 years ago
Former GP candidate, Frank Mylar...
Daniel Woodruff, KSL TV

Former GOP candidate for Utah attorney general charged with bribery

Former GOP candidate for attorney general, Frank Mylar has been charged with one felony count of bribery in elections.
2 years ago
Monday we will know the results of a recount in the primary election battle for Utah's 2nd Congress...
Emma Keddington

The race between Rep. Maloy and Jenkins is in recount territory

Incumbent Congresswoman Celeste Maloy, R-Utah has a 0.2% lead over candidate Colby Jenkins, according to the official Utah Elections Results website.
2 years ago
Colby Jenkins officially requested a recount with the Lieutenant Governor’s Office in the outcome...
Aimee Cobabe

Judge rules against Colby Jenkins in uncured ballots lawsuit

A judge ruled that Colby Jenkins' cannot compel the county clerk to give him the list of "uncured" ballots.
2 years ago
Utah Rep. Phil Lyman speaks during Utah’s gubernatorial GOP primary debate held at the Eccles Bro...
Heather Peterson

Lyman seeks unredacted list of those who signed Gov. Cox’s ballot petition

Lyman said he received only a heavily redacted list from Henderson's office that did not reveal about 40% of the names.
2 years ago
HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 07: U.S. President Joe Biden prepares to disembark Air Force One as...
Mariah Maynes

President Biden declines to step out of 2024 election in letter to Democrats

In a letter to congressional Democrats, President Biden remained strong on his intention to remain in the presidential race.
2 years ago
Utah’s 2nd Congressional district debate, celeste maloy and colby jenkins...
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com

Colby Jenkins files lawsuit against Washington County as congressional primary remains tight

Jenkins wants Washington County to turn over names and addresses for voters whose ballots need to be "cured."
2 years ago
Utah’s 2nd Congressional district debate, celeste maloy and colby jenkins...
Becky Bruce

Fewer than 200 votes separate Maloy, Jenkins

Congresswoman Celeste Maloy leads challenger Colby Jenkins by just 195 votes in their 2nd district primary race.
2 years ago
President Biden speaks about the Supreme Court's ruling on presidential immunity Monday, July 1....
Kyle Remund

Biden responds to Supreme Court ruling: “It’s a dangerous precedent”

President Biden weighed in on the Supreme Court's ruling on presidential immunity, calling it a "dangerous precedent."
2 years ago
Monday we will know the results of a recount in the primary election battle for Utah's 2nd Congress...
Adam Small

Maloy, Jenkins primary race winner may take weeks to determine

At the time of publication, Congresswoman Celeste Maloy led Colby Jenkins by less than 400 votes.
2 years ago
The Kids Online Safety Act is expected to be voted on next week. Social media apps are pictured on ...
Devin Oldroyd

Supreme Court holds laws limiting social media

The U.S. Supreme Court placed a hold on two laws that aim to limit how Facebook, TikTok, YouTube and other social media platforms can regulate posts. 
2 years ago
A large homeless encampment on the sidewalk where the Road Home shelter used to be, locals react to...
Eric Cabrera, Amie Schaeffer

Local leaders react to SCOTUS ruling to ban homeless people sleeping outdoors

Local leaders and officials are responding to the SCOTUS decision that allows cities and states to ban homeless people from sleeping outdoors.
2 years ago
Utah’s 2nd Congressional district debate, celeste maloy and colby jenkins...
Clayre Scott

Race for Utah’s 2nd Congressional District still too close to call

Utah's 2nd Congressional District House race is still too close to call as of Friday afternoon.
2 years ago
Devin Oldroyd

Supreme Court overturns Chevron decision

The Supreme Court overturned the Chevron decision, a 1984 case that upheld a range of regulations related to public health and business.
2 years ago
Devin Oldroyd

SCOTUS makes it harder to charge Capitol rioters with obstruction

The U.S. Supreme Court has made it more difficult for Capitol riot defendants to be charged with obstruction.
2 years ago
A no camping sign near the area where a grass fire started in Ogden on June 25, 2024. Homeless camp...
Devin Oldroyd

Supreme Court rules cities can ban homeless people from sleeping outside

The judges in the majority ruled that to ban homeless people from outdoor camping does not amount to cruel and unusual punishment.
2 years ago