Utah and National Updates

Elections, Politics, & Government

Vice President Kamala Harris and Former Vice President Mike Pence picked sides during the 2020 vice...
Mariah Maynes

Sides are for partisans, positions are for citizens, expert says

Thinking in terms of position instead of choosing a side can lead to a shift in mindset when considering important issues, according to William Deresiewicz, an author, critic, and essayist. 
3 years ago
Utah state Sen. Mike McKell, R-Spanish Fork wants to change how the Utah Attorney General is chosen...
Lindsay Aerts

Lawmaker eyes changing the office of Utah Attorney General

Sen. Mike McKell, R-Spanish Fork, told KSL NewsRadio he'd like to get the question about the Utah Attorney General before voters in 2028.
3 years ago
Image of Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes discusses details of a lawsuit filed against TikTok as he...
Becky Bruce

Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes responds to latest Ballard lawsuit

AG Sean Reyes along with the Utah Attorney General's Office responded to a lawsuit, against Tim Ballard, in which Reyes's name appeared.
3 years ago
About three in every four women experience microaggressions....
Amanda Dickson

Here’s how women are affected by microaggressions at work

A new report on women in the workplace found 78% of women have said they experience "microaggressions" at work.
3 years ago
Image of Utah House Speaker Brad Wilson as he announces his candidacy for U.S. Senate at a kickoff ...
Simone Seikaly

Speaker of Utah House and Senate candidate Brad Wilson, facing lawsuit

A former business partner has filed a lawsuit against Speaker Brad Wilson, claiming he is in breach of contract. Wilson's attorney says the lawsuit is baseless.
3 years ago
ep. Jim Dunnigan, R-Taylorsville, and Senate Minority Leader Luz Escamilla, D-Salt Lake City, talk ...
Kristine Weller

Utah is ‘stepping up’ by providing health insurance to immigrant children

A bill that allows children of immigrants to be eligible for the state's Children's Health Insurance Program was passed earlier this year.
3 years ago
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise talks to reporters as he leaves Republicans' closed-door forum ...
Clare Foran, Haley Talbot, Melanie Zanona and Annie Grayer, CNN

House Republicans pick Steve Scalise as speaker nominee

It is not yet clear when the full House will hold the speaker vote, but it could take place as soon as Wednesday.
3 years ago
Sen. Jake Anderegg, R-Lehi, presents HB440, which modifies provisions related to the oversight and ...
Adam Small

Utah Republicans in Senate District 22 will vote to replace Anderegg

State Senator Jake Anderegg's seat is up for grabs after he announced he would be stepping down. Thirteen candidates are running.
3 years ago
The Asian Association of Utah received a $900,000 federal Grant to help combat human trafficking....
Hugo Rikard-Bell and Derrick Jones

Anti-human trafficking organization receives $900,000 grant

This grant is a major stride forward in Utah's efforts to combat human trafficking by fortifying victim services and bolstering outreach.
3 years ago
Image of Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes as he discusses details of a lawsuit filed against TikTok...
Lindsay Aerts

AG Sean Reyes: Tim Ballard lawsuit should be taken seriously, declines to answer specifics

Reyes previously spoke on the allegations in a statement. Tuesday marked the first time the Utah AG answered questions from reporters.
3 years ago
Mariah Maynes

‘Democracy worldwide is a target,’ expert says after Israel attacks

The expert said the attack on Israel, a close U.S. ally, demonstrates how democracy is threatened and how dangerous the world is becoming.
3 years ago
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox is pictured, announcing a lawsuit the state has filed against social media co...
Mariah Maynes

Governor Cox announces lawsuit against TikTok

Cox's TikTok lawsuit alleges that the popular social media platform's algorithm is designed to show highly addictive content to kids. 
3 years ago
The BYU Jerusalem Center. According to yesterday's security update from the BYU Jerusalem Center, a...
Peter Johnston

BYU Jerusalem Center: students and staff are safe

According to yesterday's security update from the BYU Jerusalem Center, all 93 of the center's students and American staff members returned to class safely. 
3 years ago
us capitol...
Kaanita Iyer and Jack Forrest, CNN

Pressure to fill House speaker vacancy builds as crisis unfolds in Israel

The House speakership drama enters a new week under increased urgency as Israel declared war on October 8.
3 years ago
Aileen Graef, CNN

Blinken says US working to verify reports of several Americans dead and missing in Israel

Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer said Sunday that Americans are among the “scores” of hostages being held in Gaza.
3 years ago
Clayre Scott

Utah Jewish Federation, Gov. Gox stand by Israel after deadly Hamas attack

The Utah Jewish Federation, along with several Utah leaders, are expressing their support of Israel after Hamas militants conducted a surprise attack in Israel early Saturday morning. 
3 years ago
Riverton Mayor Trent Staggs says he will run for the U.S. Senate in 2024. "Right now, Washington is...
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com & Hugo Rikard-Bell, KSL NewsRadio

Cox disputes ICE memo, sheriffs call out Trent Staggs for ‘uninformed’ statement

Utah Sheriffs' Association accuse Riverton Mayor Trent Staggs of releasing "naive and uninformed" statement in response to ICE memo.
3 years ago
Sharon McMahon America's Government Teacher...
Devin Oldroyd

Becoming civic-minded with “America’s Government Teacher” Sharon McMahon

Known as "America’s Government Teacher," Sharon McMahon has made it her mission to fight misinformation by sharing facts.
3 years ago
Image of Utah Sen. Mike Lee. Mike Lee has introduced the SCREEN Act to protect children from online...
Peter Johnston

Sen. Lee proposes bill blocking funding research for transgender medicine for minors

The Senator called research on transgender medicine for minors "irresponsible" and said it can result in permanent damage.
3 years ago
Former U.S. President Donald Trump arrives for a rally at the Jackson County Fairgrounds on Sept. 2...
Kara Scannell

Trump drops lawsuit against Michael Cohen just days before former president was to be deposed

Former President Donald Trump dropped his lawsuit against his former attorney Michael Cohen four days before he was set to be deposed as part of the case, according to a court filing.
3 years ago
Paul Ryan, a former U.S. House speaker and the 2012 Republican vice presidential candidate, speaks ...
Derrick Jones

Paul Ryan’s take on American institutional challenges

Former Speaker of the House Paul Ryan spoke with students at Utah Valley University about moral relativism and other challenges
3 years ago
Image of former President Donald Trump speaking to the media in early October, 2023. Questions are ...
Simone Seikaly

EXPLAINER: Could Trump become Speaker of the House?

The rules adopted by the 118th Congress in November, 2022, seem to prevent Trump from becoming the speaker.
3 years ago
Curt Gresseth

Mayor talks transitional housing for homeless in Sandy

Sandy City is converting a former hotel to transitional housing for medically vulnerable people who are homeless. The mayor provides details on the project.
3 years ago
Scientists, taking their first glimpse of a sample collected from the near-Earth asteroid Bennu, ha...
Ashley Strickland

Pleasant surprise greets scientists opening asteroid sample dropped from space

Scientists have gotten a little more than expected in a sample collected from the near-Earth asteroid Bennu
3 years ago