Politics + Government
Curt Gresseth
Utah bill would limit police access to your cellphone data
A spokesman for a a libertarian think tank in Utah discusses why he supports a bill at the Legislature limiting law enforcement access to the cellphone of a person near a crime scene.4 months ago
Clare Foran and Annie Grayer, CNN
Nancy Pelosi announces she won’t run for leadership post
The announcement sets the stage for a major shakeup in House Democratic leadership and marks the end of an era in Washington.4 months ago
Simone Seikaly
Sens. Lee and Romney on different sides of advancing Respect for Marriage Act
The 67-32 vote allows the legislation to advance. If it were to pass, the RFMA would repeal the Defense of Marriage Act and add safeguards for same-sex and interracial marriage.4 months ago
Stephen Collinson, CNN
Republicans will win the House, CNN projects
Republicans will win the House of Representatives, CNN projects.4 months ago
Gabby Orr and Fredreka Schouten, CNN
Former President Donald Trump says he’s launching another White House bid
On Tuesday, former President Donald Trump announced that he will run again for President in 2024.4 months ago
Simone Seikaly
Utah lawmakers say AG should fight legal challenge to abortion ban
State lawmakers signaled their willingness to fight a legal challenge to an abortion ban in Utah by asking the attorney general to write an amicus brief.4 months ago
BRIAN SLODYSKO and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press
GOP Sen. Scott mounts long-shot bid to unseat McConnell
The challenge against McConnel by Sen. Rick Scott is rare and comes after Republicans failed to win back the majority.4 months ago
Simone Seikaly
Three Utah senators encourage Gov. DeSantis to run for president
Sen. Dan McCay, Sen. Todd Weiler, and Sen. Mike McKell join dozens of other Utah lawmakers in encouraging DeSantis.4 months ago
Amanda Dickson
Opinion: We are citizens, not consumers.
Because we act like consumers, we stand at a distance, judgmental and opinionated, but never about our own role.4 months ago
Maeve Reston, CNN
Nevada’s Catherine Cortez Masto will win reelection, CNN projects, allowing Democrats to keep the Senate
Democratic Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto will win reelection in Nevada, CNN projects, allowing Democrats to keep control of the US Senate.4 months ago
Katelyn Polantz, Sara Murray and Gabby Orr, CNN
Trump sues January 6 committee seeking to block subpoena for his testimony and documents
The January 6 committee is being sued by former President Donald Trump to prevent subpoenaed documents from being turned over.4 months ago
Simone Seikaly
Special election to replace Sen. Gene Davis after sexual harassment allegations
Utah Democrats are holding a special election to replace Sen. Gene Davis who is retiring early after allegations of sexual harassment from a former intern.4 months ago
Curt Gresseth
Anti-gambling advocate: For banning lottery, Utah wins
Utah hits the biggest jackpot of all the states for banning a state lottery, says anti-gambling advocate.4 months ago
Simone Seikaly
Utah Senate Minority Caucus announces 2022 leadership
The leadership described the Senate Minority Caucus as having a responsibility to give voice to underrepresented populations in Utah.4 months ago
Elizabeth Weiler
For some states, this year’s elections are historically diverse
SALT LAKE CITY — From either end of the country, history is being made as more diverse candidates are winning elections and positions in politics. Diversity in east coast state elections Along the east coast, Massachusetts championed a new governor. Not only is Maura Healey the first woman to hold the position, but she is also […]4 months ago
Samantha Herrera
At least 147,000 ballots left to be counted in Salt Lake County election
Some of the races in the Salt Lake County election are very close, with just a few hundred votes separating candidates.4 months ago
Gregory Krieg, CNN
Georgia Senate race will go to a runoff
Neither candidate surpassed the 50% threshold to win the race outright on Tuesday.4 months ago
Eric Bradner, Dan Merica and Gregory Krieg, CNN
Takeaways from the 2022 midterms: Battle for control of the House and Senate still up in the air
Control of the House and Senate was unknown by Wednesday morning.4 months ago
Adam Small
Evan McMullin concedes Senate race to Mike Lee
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah’s highly contentious and expensive Senate race has its winner. After arguably the most popular Utah race began counting votes, Sen. Mike Lee appeared to be in the lead. It wasn’t until numbers were just over an hour into being counted that Evan McMullin conceded the race last night. Sen. Lee […]4 months ago
Kira Hoffelmeyer
GOP candidates keeping their jobs
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah’s Republican congressmen will all keep their jobs. It seemed as if Blake Moore, Chris Stewart, John Curtis and Burgess Owens barely broke a sweat last night as they soared to victory in their respective districts. Moore swept past his opponent leading Democrat Rick Jones by 40%. The other three congressmen […]4 months ago
Maeve Reston and Stephen Collinson, CNN
Democratic pick up in Pennsylvania boosts their hopes of holding Senate
Some of the most aggressive deniers of the 2020 election results will lose their 2022 gubernatorial races, CNN projects.4 months ago
Kira Hoffelmeyer
In-person voting surge has Utah County Clerk adding resources
The Utah County Clerk's Office tells KSL NewsRadio it's adding two printers and check-in stations to two different locations where in-person voting has turned out to be more popular than anticipated.4 months ago
KSL NewsRadio Staff
Midterm Election 2022: Live Utah updates
It's Election Day and KSL NewsRadio is here to keep you up-to-date on Utah results. Tune in or read along to see what Utah voters chose this year.4 months ago
Lindsay Aerts
Local races to watch on election day
What is on your ballot? Here are some under the radar races to local races to watch this Election Day.4 months ago
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Federal judge rules Diesel Brothers violated Clean Air Act
Oquirrh Hills Elementary School first to be shut down under Utah’s turnaround program
2 Capitol Police officers suspended for their alleged roles in riot
Oliver and Olivia top Utah baby names list for third year
Holiday flight cancellations soar with Covid-19 disruptions and bad weather
State takes steps to better fund school psychologists and social workers