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coal power plant in Delta, utah...
Alexandrea Bonilla and Kennedy Camerana

Special session addresses future coal needs in Utah

Lawmakers approved a bill that changes the ownership of a coal plant in Delta, Utah, thereby giving the state more control.
2 years ago
President Joe Biden, left, and former President Donald Trump (right) have each accepted an invitati...
Amie Schaeffer

The first presidential debate set for next week

The first presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will take place at the CNN studios on June 27.
2 years ago
Utah lawmakers begin addressing several issues in a special session called by Gov. Spencer Cox....
Kennedy Camarena

Utah lawmaker weighs in on federal power in Utah

House Speaker Mike Schultz explains what decisions were made in Utah State Legislature special session and why those decisions were made.
2 years ago
An official ballot drop box is pictured outside of the Salt Lake County Government Center...
Becky Bruce

Research: Threats, harassment of local officials up 55% since 2022

Princeton University's Bridging Divides Initiative performed the research with Civic Pulse, surveying local elected officials nationwide about their experiences with threats. 
2 years ago
Utah lawmakers begin addressing several issues in a special session called by Gov. Spencer Cox....
Aimee Cobabe

Utah House passes bill requiring government to comply with Utah law, not portions of federal Title IX law

One of the biggest issues involves a bill passed during the regular session, having to do with the future of a coal power plant in Delta, Utah. 
2 years ago
A man holds a passport in front of a world map....
Kyle Remund

Salt Lake City to get a passport agency

Currently, Utahns have to travel out of state to reach a passport agency. That is set to change with the announcement of an agency in SLC.
2 years ago
People outside the Supreme Court, supporting the DACA program. A Utah immigration attorney said Bid...
Aimee Cobabe and Emma Keddington

Utah immigration attorney breaks down Biden’s executive action aimed to help immigrants

Local immigration attorney Carlos Trujillo said these changes will impact thousands of people here in Utah.
2 years ago
A small group gathered outside the committee room to protest agains HB261 prior to Senate members o...
Josuee Sanchez

Complaint hotline for DEI law already receiving false complaints

The DEI law hotline has received 27 false complaints in the last week, but that's far less than a hotline associated with a bathroom bill received.
2 years ago
Mail-in ballots being sorted...
Don Brinkerhoff

Nonprofit working to build trust in Utah elections

Trust Utah Elections, a new nonprofit, is working to help Utahns have confidence in the state's election process.
2 years ago
File photo of a Utah elementary school. The School Safety Security Task Force met Monday, June 17, ...
Briana Chavez

School Safety Security Task Force discuss new requirements for schools as part of new bill

One of the biggest requirements includes a school safety needs assessment. Each school in the state must fill one out.
2 years ago
drivers memorial day...
Curt Gresseth

Is it time for Utah to bring back photo cop to bust speeders?

A Utah lawmaker joins the show to discuss a possible return of photo radar to bust speeders.
2 years ago
View of Salt Lake City pictured, governor is cracking down on denver sending immigrants to utah...
Aimee Cobabe

Utah governor’s office pushing back against Denver for bussing immigrants to Utah

Gov. Spencer Cox's office says that the City of Denver did not consult with them about sending immigrants to Utah.
2 years ago
The Capitol is pictured in Salt Lake City...
Sam Herrera and Jessica Lowell

Gov. Cox calls special legislative session to be held on Juneteenth

The special legislative session happens on Juneteenth. The governor's office said it would observe Juneteenth on Monday rather than Wednesday.
2 years ago
A Biden-Harris campaign sign is seen among signs for other Utah Democratic Party candidates during ...
Eric Cabrera

Stealing campaign signs could get you a misdemeanor charge

Police say stealing campaign signs from your neighbor's lawn could cost you a misdemeanor, or even the right to vote.
2 years ago
Image of GOP primary candidates for Utah's 1st Congressional District, Paul Miller (left) and the i...
Curt Gresseth

Utah’s GOP primary: Miller challenging Moore in 1st District

In the Republican primary, Paul Miller is challenging incumbent Rep. Blake Moore for Utah's 1st Congressional District.
2 years ago
As the push to the Republican primary election for U.S. Senate heats up, one candidate appears to ...
Daniel Woodruff, ksl.com

Brad Wilson appears to be pulling back in U.S. Senate race

As the push to the Republican primary election for U.S. Senate heats up, Brad Wilson appears to be slowing down.
2 years ago
This combo image shows President Joe Biden, left, Jan. 5, 2024, and Republican presidential candida...
Heather Peterson

Presidential election approaches, and Utah has donated more to Biden

As the 2024 presidential election approaches, donations for President Joe Biden's campaign in Utah are outpacing those of Donald Trump.
2 years ago
The GOP primary candidates running for Utah's 3rd Congressional District, from left to right: John ...
Curt Gresseth

Five Republican challengers for Utah’s 3rd Congressional District to face off on the issues

These are the five candidates running in the Republican primary for Utah's 3rd Congressional District.
2 years ago
Jessica Lowell

Vice President Kamala Harris to visit Utah

Vice President Kamala Harris will be in Utah for a fundraiser on June 28.
2 years ago
governor spencer and rep phil lyman debate, davis county clerk's office signature audit to be revie...
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com

Gov. Spencer Cox, challenger Phil Lyman try to differentiate during ‘tame’ GOP debate

One of the biggest differences came early on in the debate, when Cox and Lyman were asked what the state's financial responsibility should be for a potential 2034 Winter Olympic Games.
2 years ago
Utah senate debate...
Adam Small

Tempers flare in final minute of Utah Senate debate

The final minutes of the Utah Senate debate on Monday became heated between Congressman Curtis and Draper Mayor Trent Staggs.
2 years ago
Mariah Maynes

Hunter Biden found guilty in federal gun trial

A jury has found Hunter Biden guilty in his federal gun trial.
2 years ago
U.S. Senate candidates John Curtis, Brad Wilson, Jason Walton and Trent Staggs debated one another ...
Emma Keddington

Four candidates go head-to-head in the GOP Senate Primary Debate

KSL at Night hosts Leah Murray and Adam Gardiner broke down the first Senate debate in the race for Senator Mitt Romney's seat. 
2 years ago
Utah’s 2nd Congressional district debate, celeste maloy and colby jenkins...
Eric Cabrera

Maloy and Jenkins face-off in debate for 2nd Congressional District seat

The debate foe the 2nd Congressional District seat was the first of many over the next few days as election season kicks off.
2 years ago