Utah and National Updates

Elections, Politics, & Government

Mail-in ballots being sorted...
Peter Johnston

Utah voters may see delay receiving November mail-in ballots

Due to a state law, some Utah voters could see a delay of 2-3 days in receiving their November mail-in ballots.
2 years ago
Kyle Remund

Election confidence in America is falling, what can be done about it?

Election confidence in America has declined significantly in recent years. How low is it and what can be done to help?
2 years ago
Curt Gresseth

Inflation eases but grocery store prices in Utah still stinging

Inflation eases slightly in April, but in Utah, consumers are still feeling the pinch of grocery-store prices.
2 years ago
President Joe Biden, left, and former President Donald Trump (right) have each accepted an invitati...
Mariah Maynes

President Biden and former President Trump accept CNN debate invitation

President Biden and Former President Donald Trump have agreed to a debate that will be hosted by CNN in June.
2 years ago
Draper City tax property tax...
Andrew Adams, KSL TV

Draper eyes $1.6 million property tax increase to boost public safety

Draper City is looking to strengthen public safety and looking to raise property taxes to make salaries competetive.
2 years ago
Red, white, and blue campaign signs hang on a fence near I-15....
Don Brinkerhoff

Campaign signs are not allowed along roads and on bridges, UDOT says

According to UDOT, inappropriately placed campaign signs can lead to safety hazards for those who post them, remove them, or drive past them.
2 years ago
Utah homeownership rates are decreasing, despite growth....
Peter Johnston

Salt Lake City planners recommend changes in how single-family neighborhoods get zoned

A report from the Salt Lake City Planning Division recommends zoning changes for single-family neighborhoods to help address the city's housing issues.
2 years ago
A Washington County ballot drop box is pictured. Having a winning, or losing, candidate is one reas...
Peter Johnston & Adam Small

Why election trust is down, and how to restore it

Having a winning, or losing, candidate is one reason for declining election trust said the Sutherland Institute.
2 years ago
State leaders say the Utah election security system is strong....
Peter Johnston

How does Utah ensure election security ahead of election season?

Utah leaders say the state's election security system is strong. But how does Utah make sure its elections are secure?
2 years ago
election workers move ballots...
Adam Small

Worries about election integrity taking toll on election workers

Election workers have faced increased criticism since the 2020 election after former President Donald Trump made unfounded claims of voter fraud.
2 years ago
former rep chris cannon...
Sam Herrera

Utah lawmakers mourn the death of former 3rd District Representative, Chris Cannon

Former Utah lawmaker Chris Cannon served Utah's 3rd district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1997 to 2009.
2 years ago
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, Senator Mike Lee and Representative Chip Roy introduce the SAVE ...
Kyle Remund

Senator Mike Lee pushes SAVE act to prevent fraudulent voting

Senator Mike Lee, alongside several co-sponsors, has introduced a bill to prevent illegal voting in federal elections: the SAVE act.
2 years ago
Stewart Peay, running for the 3rd Congressional District, speaks at the Utah Republican Party state...
Kyle Remund

LISTEN: Sen Romney endorses Peay for 3rd Congressional District

Sen. Mitt Romney, R-UT, has endorsed Stewart Peay who is running for Utah's 3rd Congressional District
2 years ago
FILE - Bonneville Elementary School parents and students gather during a block party supporting tra...
Heather Peterson

State auditor’s office inundated with “bogus” complaints about new bathroom law

Utah's state auditor is being inundated with complaints about the recent implementation of a law that regulates which bathroom a person can use.
2 years ago
Kyle Remund

LISTEN: Rising turnover rate among America’s election officials

A new study found that the number of American elections officials quitting their jobs increased by 38% since 2004.
2 years ago
Social security cards...
Tami Luhby, CNN

Trustees: Lawmakers must act to secure Social Security, Medicare

Social Security and Medicare – which support monthly payments to the elderly, survivors and people with disabilities – are expected to out in 2035.
2 years ago
Guardsmen prepare as the Utah National Guard hosts the 2023 Governor’s Day Review at Camp William...
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com

Cox asks Pentagon to withdraw National Guard proposal

Gov. Spencer Cox is one of many governors against a Pentagon proposal to transfer National Guard units into the Space Force.
2 years ago
A United States District Court judge has dismissed the classified documents case against former Pre...
Jeremy Herb, Kara Scannell, Lauren del Valle and Eric Levenson, CNN

Judge finds Trump in contempt for 10th time over gag order and threatens jail

Judge Juan Merchan has found former President Donald Trump in contempt for violating the gag order in his hush money trial for the 10th time.
2 years ago
President Joe Biden speaks from the South Court Auditorium in the Eisenhower Executive Office Build...
CNN

Biden administration pauses ammunition shipment to Israel

The Biden administration paused a shipment of US-made ammunition to Israel, according to a source familiar with the matter.
2 years ago
The Republican National Committee’s chief counsel Charlie Spies has resigned two months after acc...
Alayna Treene, Kristen Holmes and Aaron Pellish, CNN

RNC chief counsel resigns after two months

The Republican National Committee’s chief counsel Charlie Spies has resigned two months after accepting the position.
2 years ago
A United States District Court judge has dismissed the classified documents case against former Pre...
Alayna Treene, CNN

Trump trades courtroom for RNC retreat in Florida

Donald Trump this weekend traded a New York courtroom for Florida banquet halls, where he mingled with his vice presidential contenders.
2 years ago
Governor candidate Phil Lyman makes a statement after leaving the court room with Layne Bangerter a...
Simone Seikaly

Lyman announces new running-mate choice

In a post on X, Lyman said he's picked Natalie Clawson as his running mate as he seeks to be the next Utah governor.
2 years ago
Phil Lyman has submitted a petition to the Utah Supreme Court to pause the printing of ballots....
Simone Seikaly

Judge says Lyman’s pick for Utah Lieutenant Governor is ineligible

Judge Matthew Bates said that the Utah Constitution is clear in the language used for residency requirements of statewide candidates.
2 years ago
President Joe Biden speaks in south carolina, biden spoke today about recent college campus protest...
Mariah Maynes

President Biden addresses recent college campus protests

President Biden delivered a speech addressing recent college campus protests on Thursday morning, saying that violence is illegal.
2 years ago