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Ukrainian Ambassador to the U.S, Oksana Markarova, speaking with different Utah leaders while visit...
BY ERIN COX KSLTV.com

Ambassador of Ukraine to U.S. meets with Utah state and church leaders

For the first time, Oksana Markarova, Ukrainian Ambassador to the US, paid Utah a visit. It’s a connection that’s been years in the making.
2 years ago
former slc mayor ted wilson...
Tammy Kikuchi

Former SLC Mayor Ted Wilson dies at 84

Ted Wilson served as the mayor of Salt Lake City in the 70s and 80s.
2 years ago
subscriptions...
Curt Gresseth

New Utah law targets auto-renewal subscriptions

A new Utah law says companies now have between 30 and 60 days to notify subscribers of their upcoming automatic renewal.
2 years ago
celeste maloy, the newest member of congress...
Bridger Beal-Cvetko

Rep. Celeste Maloy visits Jerusalem amid Israel-Hamas war

Rep. Celeste Maloy, R-Utah, reaffirmed support for Israel after visiting Jerusalem last week. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu who said "victory is within reach."
2 years ago
The Kids Online Safety Act is expected to be voted on next week. Social media apps are pictured on ...
Clayre Scott

LISTEN: Utah social media law more complicated than it seems

Tara Anderson with Framework Security joins Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News to explain the Utah social media law aimed at parental permission to use an app.
2 years ago
Utah will be home to a Libertarian party presidential debate, on April 19....
Simone Seikaly and Emma Keddington

LISTEN: Utah to host presidential candidate debate

Three people vying to represent the Libertarian Party will take the stage on April 19 at the DoubleTree Hotel, Salt Lake City International AIrport.
2 years ago
Florida six-week abortion ban...
Carlos Suarez, Denise Royal and Jack Forrest, CNN

Florida six-week abortion ban will soon become law, but voters will consider a constitutional amendment this fall

The Florida Supreme Court paved the way for a six-week abortion ban to take place in 30 days. However, in November, the issue will appear on the ballot.
2 years ago
political text messages...
Michael Camit

Dodging political scammers during election year

During elections years, political scammers will target voters to try to get their personal information warns the BBB.
2 years ago
Rep Phil Lyman shown, lyman dei comments came under scrutiny...
Emma Keddington

Rep. Phil Lyman defends post correlating DEI policies with Baltimore bridge collapse

Rep. Phil Lyman is defending a post made Tuesday, that said Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies had something to do with the Baltimore bridge collapse. 
2 years ago
Former senator Joseph Lieberman...
Jake Tapper, CNN

Former Sen. Joe Lieberman dies at 82

Former Democratic vice presidential nominee and Sen. Joe Lieberman has died, according to a statement from his family.
2 years ago
rep phil lyman shown, he made comments about the bridge collapse in maryland...
Heather Peterson

LISTEN: Utah Rep. Phil Lyman blames Baltimore bridge collapse on DEI

Rep. Phil Lyman said the bridge collapse is because of "governors who prioritize diversity over the wellbeing and security of citizens."
2 years ago
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene...
Manu Raju, Melanie Zanona, Annie Grayer and Kristin Wilson, CNN

Marjorie Taylor Greene files surprise motion to oust Speaker Johnson, a sign of growing revolt from the right

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia filed a motion, seeking to oust Speaker Mike Johnson from his position.
2 years ago
U.S. Second Gentleman Doug , and Tom Perez, Senior Advisor to President Biden and Director of the W...
Bridger Beal-Cvetko

Second gentleman, White House official tout federal funding to remove lead pipes in SLC

The Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, visited with Salt Lake leaders Friday to tout federal investment in the workforce and clean drinking water.
2 years ago
FILE: A woman holds flavored vape on May 30, 2023. (Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)...
Allessandra Harris Gurr

Flavored vape products will no longer be sold in Utah

Governor Spencer Cox signed a bill this week that will ban the sale of flavored vape products in the state,
2 years ago
Former New York Rep. George Santos announced March 22 that he was leaving the Republican Party and ...
Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, CNN

George Santos says he’s leaving the Republican Party and will run for Congress as an independent

George Santos announced that he was leaving the Republican Party and would continue his congressional comeback bid as an independent.
2 years ago
Curt Gresseth

Utah mom fears loss of followers and income if TikTok sold

A Utah TikTok creator talks about what banning the app in the U.S. would do to her family's primary source of income.
2 years ago
Vetoed bills...
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com

Gov. Spencer Cox vetoes 7 bills he thinks are unnecessary from recent legislative session

Seven bills have been vetoed by Gov. Spencer Cox so far from this legislative session after lawmakers approved a record 591.
2 years ago
Gov. Spencer Cox explains portions of the proposal as he and Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson sit down wit...
Curt Gresseth

Governor talks record number of bills and safety on Utah roads

Gov. Spencer Cox had until midnight on March 21, 2024, to finish signing or vetoing any remaining bills.
2 years ago
Most of Utah supports LGBTQ protections. Pride Parade...
Heather Peterson

Most Utahns support LGBTQ protections, study shows

A new report shows a majority of Utah supports LGBTQ protections, and that Utah is the 'most supportive' red state.
2 years ago
rendering of a proposed Major League Baseball stadium...
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com

Cox signs bills for major league stadiums in Salt Lake City

Gov. Spenser Cox signed bills that bring major league baseball and hockey closer to reality for Salt Lake City.
2 years ago
A person wearing a yellow shirt looks at a smartphone....
Mariah Maynes

Study reveals American political media consumption trends, attitudes

A study conducted by Podcastle found that 28% of Americans are consuming less political media during this election cycle. 
2 years ago
(Credit: Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty Images via CNN Newsource)...
Brian Fung and John Fritze, CNN

Takeaways from the Supreme Court’s oral arguments over social media censorship

Two states accused the Biden administration of a sweeping censorship campaign conducted through communications with social media platforms.
2 years ago
This combo image shows President Joe Biden, left, Jan. 5, 2024, and Republican presidential candida...
Simone Seikaly

There’s probably more “none of the above” voters than we know

A 'none of the above' voter doesn't like any of the candidates running for the U.S. presidency. Right now 20% of U.S. voters feel this way.
2 years ago
Lauren Fox, Clare Foran and Manu Raju, CNN

Border policy a key sticking point in Congress with shutdown deadline just days away

While government operations would halt if funding is not approved in time, the damage would be minimal if a shutdown is relegated to the weekend.
2 years ago