Bridger Beal-Cvetko
Taylorsville man, 30, killed in crash Monday night, police say
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Dec. 23 - 1:17 p.m.
A motorcyclist was killed and two teenagers were injured in a crash late Monday in Taylorsville.
6 new measles cases reported in Utah County
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Dec. 22 - 4:04 p.m.
Health officials in Utah County say an additional six measles cases have been reported in the county in the past week.
Utah's longest-serving female legislator to step down after 26 years
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Dec. 22 - 3:00 p.m.
Utah's longest-serving female lawmaker announced Monday that she will not seek reelection next year and will conclude her service after 26 years in the Utah Legislature.
Missing couple found dead near Logan River, police say
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Dec. 22 - 1:08 p.m.
Logan police say they have found the bodies of a couple who were reported missing on Sunday after relatives found a concerning typewritten note.
Mitt Mamdani? Romney says it's time to tax the rich
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Dec. 19 - 1:48 p.m.
Facing Social Security insolvency and a growing national debt, former Utah Sen. Mitt Romney argues wealthy Americans, like him, should be taxed more in a New York Times op-ed.
Mike Lee wants American privateers to seize drug cartel property on the high seas
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Dec. 18 - 7:11 p.m.
Private citizens could be granted authority to seize property from drug cartels under a constitutional provision not used in more than 200 years, thanks to a new bill by Utah Sen. Mike Lee.
A top Utah House Republican says he won't run for another term next year
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Dec. 17 - 6:28 p.m.
A leader of Utah's House Republican caucus said he won't run for reelection next year, citing "other commitments and responsibilities" that require his attention.
Capitol board votes to move auditor's office amid dispute over space in Utah Capitol
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Dec. 16 - 7:11 p.m.
A board tasked with maintaining the Utah state Capitol Hill Complex voted Monday to relocate the state auditor's office within the Capitol, prompting pushback from Republican State Auditor Tina Cannon.
Cox and former Govs. Herbert, Leavitt speak on need for a 'higher standard' in politics
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Dec. 15 - 8:11 p.m.
Gov. Spencer Cox spoke alongside former Utah Govs. Gary Herbert and Mike Leavitt about the need to move away from divisive politics on Monday.
Utah students report improved mental health, less substance use
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Dec. 13 - 12:01 p.m.
Utah students report fewer symptoms of depression and suicidal thoughts, and fewer say they have used alcohol or drugs compared with two years ago, a new statewide survey finds.
Some Utah Republicans push back on Trump's order on AI regulation
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Dec. 12 - 9:05 p.m.
Several Utah Republicans have spoken out against an executive order from President Trump that aims to restrict state's abilities to regulate AI.
Emily Buss wins preference poll to replace state Sen. Daniel Thatcher of the Forward Party
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Dec. 12 - 5:04 p.m.
Emily Buss won a preference poll on Thursday to replace state Sen. Daniel Thatcher, of the Utah Forward Party, in Senate District 11.
Utah Legislature asks judge to move quickly so they can appeal new congressional map
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Dec. 11 - 5:38 p.m.
Utah lawmakers are asking a state judge to certify her November ruling on the state's new congressional map by next week so they can appeal the decision, according to court documents filed Thursday.
How Utah's newest lawmaker went from fighting HB267 to using his first vote to repeal it
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Dec. 10 - 5:11 p.m.
After fighting to overturn Utah's law banning public unions from collective bargaining, teacher John Arthur cast his first vote in the Utah Legislature Tuesday to repeal that very same law.
Who should draw the congressional maps? Here's what voters and Constitution say
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Dec. 10 - 3:12 p.m.
As lawmakers spar with judges over redistricting, here's what voters and the Constitution say about who has the power to draw congressional maps.
Utah Legislature passes resolution condemning judges, repeals anti-bargaining law
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Dec. 9 - 10:40 p.m.
The Utah Legislature strongly rebuked the state judiciary Tuesday, condemning the courts over a recent ruling on redistricting.
Audit finds overcrowding at Salt Lake County Jail increases recidivism
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Dec. 9 - 7:11 p.m.
Persistent issues with overcrowding at the Salt Lake County Jail have led to increased recidivism rates and, in some cases, more severe offenses, according to a new audit.
Union leaders optimistic as Utah lawmakers move to repeal bargaining ban
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Dec. 8 - 9:00 p.m.
Labor leaders expressed cautious optimism Monday as state lawmakers were poised to repeal a controversial law effectively banning collective bargaining for public sector unions.
Burgess Owens wants more federal collaboration to prevent child trafficking
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Dec. 5 - 2:03 p.m.
Utah Rep. Burgess Owens is teaming up with a Democratic colleague on a bill to close gaps in the government's efforts to stop child trafficking identified by a 2023 report.
Voting underway to replace state Utah Sen. Daniel Thatcher in District 11
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Dec. 4 - 8:31 p.m.
Voters in state Senate District 11 have until Dec. 11 at 9 p.m. to weigh in on who will replace Sen. Daniel Thatcher of the Forward Party when he steps down ahead of the next general session.
Maloy's bipartisan bill aims to curb nonconsensual deepfake pornography
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Dec. 4 - 7:11 p.m.
Utah Rep. Celeste Maloy is cosponsoring a bill meant to limit the spread of nonconsensual deepfake pornography online.
Cox proposes $30.7B budget with funding for homeless campus, child tax credits
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Dec. 3 - 4:09 p.m.
Utah's governor unveiled his proposed $30.7 billion state budget Wednesday, which include funds for a homeless campus and expanded child tax credits for families with young kids.
'You belong in the room': Late Rep. Mia Love honored with Martha Hughes Cannon award
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Dec. 1 - 5:00 p.m.
Late U.S. Rep. Mia Love, of Utah, was honored Monday with the Martha Hughes Cannon Legacy Award, highlighting her trailblazing career as the first Black GOP woman elected to Congress.
Pedestrian hit, killed on Redwood Road in West Jordan
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Dec. 1 - 11:31 a.m.
One person was killed after being hit by a vehicle on Redwood Road in West Jordan on Monday, police say.
