Bridger Beal-Cvetko
Voter turnout in Utah's GOP primaries was down compared to 2020 races
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted July 26 - 7:04 p.m.
Voter turnout in Republican primaries was down significantly this year compared to 2020.
Rep. Burgess Owens calls Kamala Harris the 'greatest example of DEI'
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted July 25 - 7:01 p.m.
Utah Rep. Burgess Owens called Vice President Kamala Harris "the greatest example of DEI," which stands for diversity, equity and inclusion.
Maloy says Congress, not presidents, should establish monuments like Bears Ears
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted July 24 - 7:00 p.m.
Utah Rep. Celeste Maloy suggested Congress should oversee the declaration of national monuments such as Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante.
Federal judge dismisses claim in lawsuit against Utah's social media laws
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted July 23 - 7:00 p.m.
A federal judge dismissed a claim from a lawsuit by a tech industry group over Utah's social media regulations, saying federal law doesn't preempt the state's prohibitions of certain features on minors' social media accounts.
Lieutenant governor certifies results from Utah's June primary elections
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted July 22 - 5:04 p.m.
Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson certified Utah's June 25 primary election results Monday, solidifying wins for Gov. Spencer Cox and Rep. Celeste Maloy.
Utah politicians react to Joe Biden dropping out of presidential race
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted July 21 - 7:11 p.m.
Utah politicians reacted to President Joe Biden's decision to withdraw from the 2024 campaign with a mix of gratitude and calls for him to leave the presidency.
Salt Lake County unveils 'game-changing' criminal justice, homelessness reform plan
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted July 19 - 5:07 p.m.
Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson on Friday unveiled a five-year plan aimed at curbing homelessness and reforming the criminal justice system in the county.
Gov. Spencer Cox issues reversal, says he will vote for and endorse Donald Trump
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted July 19 - 1:03 p.m.
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said he will endorse and vote for Donald Trump this fall — a dramatic reversal from just last week when he said he wouldn't vote for the former president.
See which Wasatch Front cities, districts are proposing new tax hikes
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted July 19 - 12:45 p.m.
Here is a look at numerous locales and taxing entities throughout Utah that are mulling property tax hikes as part of their proposed 2024-25 budgets.
Utahns revel in 'uplifting' atmosphere at Republican convention in Milwaukee
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted July 18 - 4:31 p.m.
Republican delegates from Utah say they've experienced an "uplifting" experience at the GOP convention in Milwaukee this week, even as the party reels from the attempted assassination.
Records committee denies Lyman's request for ballot petition signatures from Washington County
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted July 18 - 1:31 p.m.
The State Records Committee Thursday denied a request from the Phil Lyman campaign to obtain signature packets collected on behalf of a state Senate candidate in Washington County.
Utah is seeing an increase in political threats, Department of Public Safety head says
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted July 16 - 9:06 p.m.
Investigators have seen an increase in political threats against elected officials in Utah, the head of the state's Department of Public Safety said.
2 killed in 3-vehicle collision in Sanpete County
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted July 16 - 6:03 p.m.
Two people were killed and three suffered moderate injuries in a three-vehicle collision near Chester, Sanpete County.
How Lee, Owens feel about dismissal of Trump's classified documents case
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted July 15 - 12:42 p.m.
Utah Sen. Mike Lee and Rep. Burgess Owens celebrated the dismissal of the prosecution of Trump in the classified documents case.
'Evil must always, always lose,' Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says during Utah visit
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted July 12 - 2:19 p.m.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for continued support for Ukraine during a visit to Salt Lake City Friday, thanking Utahns for their solidarity and support of Ukraine.
Advocates celebrate 'watershed' Utah Supreme Court ruling in gerrymandering case
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted July 11 - 6:25 p.m.
Advocates celebrated a landmark Utah Supreme Court decision regarding the redrawing of political boundaries as a win that cements voters' power to alter their government.
Utah Supreme Court: Legislature overstepped in changing voter-led redistricting initiative
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted July 11 - 1:49 p.m.
Utah's House speaker says lawmakers are already considering undoing Thursday's ruling that says lawmakers overstepped the people's authority by changing a voter initiative.
Celeste Maloy maintains 214-vote lead over Colby Jenkins in congressional primary
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted July 9 - 9:14 p.m.
Rep. Celeste Maloy declared victory after holding a narrow lead over challenger Colby Jenkins as counties finished tallying votes. But Jenkins isn't conceding and the race is close enough for a recount.
Ruby Franke's ex-husband asks lawmakers to reform Utah's child welfare laws
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted July 9 - 4:02 p.m.
Kevin Franke addressed state lawmakers on Tuesday and urged them to close what he said are loopholes in child welfare law that led to two of his children being abused.
'It's a miracle': Cyclist lucky to keep arm following gruesome weekend crash in Provo
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted July 8 - 9:03 p.m.
A cyclist suffered a serious arm injury during a race in Provo on Saturday.
Ogden business leader killed in weekend ATV crash
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted July 8 - 6:30 p.m.
Cliff Hokanson, owner and executive vice president at HHI Corporation, was killed in an ATV crash on Saturday, the company announced Monday.
Washington County clerk has discretion in not releasing list of 'uncured' ballots, judge rules
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted July 8 - 11:50 a.m.
A judge on Monday rejected a request from Colby Jenkins' congressional campaign to compel the Washington County clerk to turn over a list of ballots with issues to be resolved.
Republicans, Democrats split on views of the US Supreme Court
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted July 5 - 7:11 p.m.
Republicans and Democrats continue to hold diverging views on the U.S. Supreme Court, a new poll shows.
Colby Jenkins files lawsuit against Washington County as congressional primary remains tight
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted July 5 - 5:14 p.m.
Colby Jenkins' campaign asked the courts to force Washington County to turn over lists of uncured ballots as the margin between him and Rep. Celeste Maloy remains razor thin.
