Government
Kira Hoffelmeyer and Lindsay Aerts
Utah Democrats will back an independent Evan McMullin, John Curtis facing primary challenger
Utah Democrats won't be putting forward a challenger for Republican Sen. Mike Lee but instead joining forces with an independent name.5 months ago
The Associated Press
McCarthy, Trump have ‘positive’ call despite Jan. 6 audio
House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy had a positive phone call with then President Donald Trump.5 months ago
Curt Gresseth
Sen. Mitt Romney talks inflation and economy
High home and gas prices and inflation, are causing real hardships for Utahns and Democrats will be blamed by voters, Sen. Mitt Romney told Inside Sources.5 months ago
Devin Oldroyd
Poll shows Utah men support transgender athlete ban more than Utah women
According to the survey, 51% of men strongly support H.B. 11, and only 37% of women do.5 months ago
Curt Gresseth
South Salt Lake mayor defends new $130,000 salary
The mayor of South Salt Lake defended her latest salary of $130,000 by saying she hasn't received a pay raise in 11 years in office.6 months ago
Curt Gresseth
South Salt Lake resident wants to stop mayor and City Council from awarding themselves raises
A South Salt Lake resident has taken his ballot initiative on pay raises for city leaders to the Utah Supreme Court after being rebuffed by the city attorney on what he said was a technicality.6 months ago
Dan Bammes
Tax burden on Utah’s imaginary family — almost 25%
An imaginary family, the Beehives, is used to show the tax burden a typical family in Utah would pay.6 months ago
Dan Bammes
BLM plans to sell new oil and gas leases after moratorium
This is the first time the Biden administration has allowed oil and gas lease sales since it took office.6 months ago
Mark Jackson
Utah Named State with Best Economic Outlook for 15th Year in a Row
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah’s red hot economy is getting some national notice. The Beehive State is named the state with the best economic outlook for the 15th straight year. “Every year, those predictions for Utah have come true” ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index, released Monday, compares its forecast of states across 15 economic […]6 months ago
The Associated Press
States scale back food stamp benefits even as prices soar
The food stamp program, month by month, is getting scaled back despite the increase in grocery prices.6 months ago
Devin Oldroyd
Utah wants your help redesigning the state flag by April 30
MILLCREEK, Utah — Utah residents have until April 30 to submit their ideas for a redesign of the Utah state flag. According to a press release from the Utah Department of Cultural and Community Engagement, Gov. Spencer J. Cox launched the “More than a Flag” effort in January. The effort is part of a statewide […]6 months ago
The Associated Press
Philadelphia to restore indoor mask mandate as cases rise
Philadelphia reinstated its indoor mask mandate Monday due to an increase in positive coronavirus cases. It's the first major city in the country to reinstate the mandate.6 months ago
Mark Jones
Former detective with SLC police sentenced for role in the riot at U.S. Capitol
A former detective with the Salt Lake City Police Department was sentenced Monday for his involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021 riots at the U.S. Capitol.6 months ago
Lindsay Aerts
Two people tried to double vote at Salt Lake GOP convention, charges could come
Sound up for live discussion with Dave and Dujanovic about this weekend’s county conventions! KEARNS, UT — Two men were caught trying to vote more than once in the race for County Clerk at the Salt Lake County GOP Convention Saturday, and the chair of the party says it may take legal action against them. […]6 months ago
Dan Bammes
Senator Lee proposes selling BLM land to ease housing shortage
Cities would nominate parcels of BLM (or public) land as areas of potential housing. The Interior Department would have to approve the sale.6 months ago
Dan Bammes
$1B to be made available to small meatpacking plants
A grant from the U.S. government will make $1 billion available to smaller meatpacking plants. The grant could help Utah's food security.6 months ago
Dan Bammes
New Provo airport set to open in May
The new Provo airport is set to open in May, the city said the airport would have unique features setting it apart from other airports.6 months ago
COLLIN BINKLEY and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press
White House to extend student loan pause through August
The student loan pause applies to more than 43 million Americans who owe $1.6 trillion in student debt held by the federal government.6 months ago
Carlos Artiles Fortun
Utah AG Sean Reyes asks TikTok, Snapchat to better protect children
Utah AG Sean Reyes joined with 42 State Attorneys General to tell TikTok and Snapchat they aren't doing enough to protect children.6 months ago
OLEKSANDR STASHEVSKYI Associated Press
Zelenskyy at the UN accuses Russian military of war crimes
Likening the troops' actions to those of Islamic State, Zelenskyy said: “The Russian military and those who gave them orders must be brought to justice immediately.6 months ago
ALAN FRAM and FARNOUSH AMIRI Associated Press
Democratic, GOP Senate bargainers reach $10B COVID agreement
Sen. Mitt Romney of Utah, the lead GOP bargainer, hailed the accord as one that would address “urgent COVID needs.”6 months ago
MARY CLARE JALONICK and KEVIN FREKING, Associated Press
Senate panel deadlocks on Jackson; confirmation on track
The committee's tie vote was expected, as there is an even party split on the panel and all of the Republicans are opposing Jackson's nomination to replace retiring Justice Stephen Breyer.6 months ago
Chandler Holt
Sen. Mike Lee will vote against Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, SCOTUS nominee
Utah Sen. Mike Lee said he will vote no on Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's supreme court nomination, citing her leniency on child porn offenders.6 months ago
