Utah and National Updates

Elections, Politics, & Government

The US Capitol Police force "is not currently tracking any direct or credible threats to the US Cap...
Priscilla Alvarez, Devan Cole, Alex Marquardt and Holmes Lybrand, CNN

DC prepares after former President Trump calls for potential indictment protests

 (CNN) — The US Capitol Police force “is not currently tracking any direct or credible threats to the US Capitol” ahead of a possible indictment of former President Donald Trump, according to a department intelligence assessment obtained by CNN. But officials in Washington are preparing for demonstrations that could erupt, a district official told CNN on Monday. […]
3 years ago
Curt Gresseth

When is the right age to retire?

In France, the retirement age has increased from 62 to 64, and protesters are out in force. A financial planner joins the show to talk about Social Security’s future and the best age to retire.
3 years ago
Sen. Lee's State Director to run for Chair of Utah Republican Party...
Hugo Rikard-Bell

Sen. Lee’s State Director to run for Chair of Utah Republican Party

There is a new name in the race for Chair of the Utah Republican Party and its Sen. Mike Lee's State Director Robert Axson.
3 years ago
cox on the pandemic...
Lindsay Aerts

Governor Spencer Cox is running for reelection

SALT LAKE CITY  — Governor Spencer Cox will seek a 2nd term.  The news was expected in political circles, but the governor has now confirmed it publicly to KSL NewsRadio. “Yes. Yes. Absolutely running for reelection,” Cox said.  He added that his bid for reelection in 2024 would be the only time he would seek […]
3 years ago
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin speaks before a virtual meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Gr...
Haley Britzky, Natasha Bertrand, Oren Liebermann and Kylie Atwood, CNN

US will still fly drones over Black Sea, condemns Russian downing

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin vowed on Wednesday that US aircraft will continue to "fly and to operate wherever international law allows."
3 years ago
Gov. Spencer Cox is pictured....
Mark Jones

Gov. Cox signs bill that will limit abortions around the state

A bill that will close abortion clinics in Utah was signed into law Wednesday by Gov. Spencer Cox.
3 years ago
(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Construction above Pineview Reservoir in Eden on Thursday, J...
Leia Larsen, Salt Lake Tribune

Farmers are skeptical about participating in water leasing to save the Great Salt Lake

Like a lot of farmers, Harris doesn’t want to see the Great Salt Lake’s demise. But he’s skeptical he can help.
3 years ago
You may soon be able to get from Provo to Ogden on Frontrunner, faster. Specifically, the federal g...
Lindsay Aerts

FrontRunner may get federal money for more double tracking

Frontrunner expansion and a mid-valley bus rapid transit are projects included in President Biden's newly proposed budget.
3 years ago
Kaleigh Rogers, FiveThirtyEight's technology and politics reporter,  joined a recent episode of In...
Curt Gresseth

Dems and Republicans uniting to protect kids from social media, Utah congressman says

Utah Rep. Chris Stewart is leading the national push to protect children from what they say is the negative effects of social media. His bill is uniting both Democrats and Republicans in Washington, D.C.
3 years ago
spencer cox is pictured, he just signed a bill about domestic violence lethality assessments...
Lindsay Aerts

Utah Gov. signs 278 bills into law, more on the way

Gov. Cox has until March 23rd, 20 days from the last day of the session, to sign bills or they automatically become law.
3 years ago
US Drone...
Oren Liebermann, CNN

Russian fighter jet forces down US drone over Black Sea after intercept

This is the first time Russian and US military aircraft have come into direct contact since Russia invaded Ukraine over a year ago.
3 years ago
FILE: Towels marking the return of the National Women’s Soccer League team, the Utah Royals, hang...
Jessica Lowell

Utah Royals returning to Utah with policy assuring abortion for players

In a statement to KSL, the Utah Royals said they have a policy to cover any medical procedure that is not provided in the state of Utah.
3 years ago
Vice President Harris will visit Africa...
CNN

Vice President Kamala Harris to visit Africa later this month

Originally Published: 13 MAR 23 06:51 ET Updated: 13 MAR 23 07:51 ET By Jasmine Wright, CNN     (CNN) — Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to Africa later this month, her office announced Monday, becoming the most senior Biden administration official to visit the continent. Her trip comes as the administration seeks to bolster its […]
3 years ago
ghost gun lawsuit...
Becky Bruce

Utah company named in Connecticut ghost gun lawsuit

AR Industries, based out of Orem, was named along with three other companies in a lawsuit over Connecticut's ghost gun ban.
3 years ago
The U.S. government took extraordinary steps Sunday to stop a potential banking crisis after the hi...
KEN SWEET, CHRISTOPHER RUGABER, CHRIS MEGERIAN and CATHY BUSSEWITZ Associated Press

US government moves to stop potential banking crisis spurred by Silicon Valley Bank

The announcement came amid fears that the factors that caused the Santa Clara, California-based bank to fail could spread.
3 years ago
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis waves to the crowd at the Reagan Library in Simi Valley, California, on M...
Steve Contorno, Jeff Zeleny and Kit Maher, CNN

DeSantis moves his presidential ambitions into the open with Iowa visit

 (CNN) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis made his first appearance in Iowa on Friday, an unmistakable flirtation for a top-tier Republican presidential contender that brings his expected bid for the White House a step closer to reality. Though DeSantis doesn’t plan to make a formal announcement on his political future until May or June, the Iowa visit, followed by […]
3 years ago
The area of State St at 200 E is closed as is 100 east at main street due to a large police presenc...
Curt Gresseth

Utah gun expert talks about fatal police shooting of ‘sovereign citizen’

A Utah gun expert discusses a recent fatal police shooting and what to do if you are driving with a gun and are pulled over by police.
3 years ago
Former Juab County Clerk Alaina Lofgran is pictured....
Lindsay Aerts

Former Juab County Clerk under investigation for potential misconduct

The lieutenant governor's office said the suspected misconduct happened before the former clerk's term was over in 2022.
3 years ago
A sweeping cybersecurity breach of congressional members' private information was more extensive th...
Sean Lyngaas, CNN

Capitol Hill data breach more ‘extensive’ than previously known

 (CNN) — A sweeping cybersecurity breach of congressional members’ private information was more extensive than previously known and affects not only House lawmakers and their staff but also Senate employees. The Senate sergeant-at-arms alerted Senate staff about the breach Thursday in an email obtained by CNN. The compromised data is “extensive,” and includes sensitive data such as […]
3 years ago
The Utah State Board of Education diversity programs...
Lindsay Aerts

Utah lawmakers pass over 100 education-related bills, USBE member says it’s ‘too many’

A total of 116 education-related bills were passed during the legislative session. Some members of the Utah State Board of Education says that's too many.
4 years ago
a rock climber is pictured...
Hugo Rikard-Bell

Curtis co-sponsors bill to regulate climbing on federal land

The act aims to make climbing an activity that can coexist with the natural world without harming it.
4 years ago
Disability services...
Peter Johnston

Disability services list will not see any relief due to failed bill

Contextually, 4,500 people are on the waitlist for state disability services. State representative and bill sponsor, Rep. Ray Ward said Utah can do a lot better at shrinking that list each year. 
4 years ago
President Joe Biden, seen here in Baltimore, Maryland, on March 1, is set to call for at least $2 t...
Jeremy Diamond and Betsy Klein, CNN

Biden to propose cutting the deficits by nearly $3 trillion

 (CNN) — President Joe Biden will propose cutting the deficits by nearly $3 trillion over the next decade in his budget blueprint, the White House announced on Wednesday. “The president’s budget, which we will release tomorrow, will cut the deficit by nearly $3 trillion over the next 10 years. That’s nearly a $6 trillion difference […]
4 years ago
This years record-breaking runoff has made it difficult for Utah farmers to start planting their sp...
Hugo Rikard-Bell

Utah farmers gain more flexibility with water rights under proposed bill

H.B.33 incentivizes farmers to save, one official said, by trying to eradicate the "use it or lose it" mentality about Utah water rights.
4 years ago