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Utah Senate confirms governor's latest Supreme Court nominees
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Sept. 16 - 5:32 p.m.
The Utah Senate voted to confirm Judge Matthew Bell and attorney Michael Menssen to the state Supreme Court.
Police defend Flock cameras as Utah lawmakers mull more regulations
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Sept. 16 - 4:01 p.m.
Utah law enforcement officers urged state lawmakers to "let us have this tool" of automatic license plate reader cameras to continue conducting investigations and solving crimes.
Here's what Utah's latest election audit found
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Sept. 15 - 4:20 p.m.
A legislative audit found that state and local officials have taken steps to improve election administration, but several repeated "minor" errors should be addressed.
Utah governor calls on Congress to create 'framework' for AI safety
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Sept. 14 - 7:03 p.m.
Gov. Spencer Cox called on Congress to establish guardrails for developing advanced artificial intelligence models Monday
Is the Utah Supreme Court a check on the Legislature? Nominees share their views
VideoBridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Sept. 14 - 3:45 p.m.
A Utah Senate panel has voted to recommend two state Supreme Court nominees, sending the governor's picks to the full Senate for a final vote later this week.
Comedian Jon Stewart has some questions for Utah's governor
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Sept. 11 - 8:08 a.m.
Comedian Jon Stewart had some pointed questions for Gov. Spencer Cox when he appeared on "The Daily Show" earlier this week to promote his new book.
Judge declines to pause Utah's prop betting law, pending appeal
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Sept. 10 - 8:34 p.m.
A federal appeals court declined to temporarily block a Utah law banning proposition betting pending the outcome of an appeal brought by one of the nation's largest prediction market companies.
Trump Justice Department says it's investigating Utah's lieutenant governor
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Sept. 10 - 4:32 p.m.
The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson after she refused to turn sensitive voter information over to the federal government, according to a letter sent by the agency's Civil Rights Division.
Governor declares 'Charlie Kirk Day' on anniversary of activist's death
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Sept. 10 - 1:58 p.m.
Thursday will officially be recognized as "Charlie Kirk Day" in Utah on the one-year anniversary of the assassination of the conservative activist at Utah Valley University.
Utah Supreme Court justice recuses himself from Planned Parenthood lawsuit over abortion ban
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Sept. 9 - 9:04 p.m.
Utah Supreme Court Justice John Nielsen has recused himself from hearing an appeal in the case over the state's abortion ban as the high court prepares for arguments next month.
How one woman's grief turned into a yearslong mission to prevent suicide
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Sept. 4 - 7:11 p.m.
Salt Lake County issued a proclamation on suicide awareness. Ray Lancaster, a longtime county employee, has been pushing for action after her son died by suicide nearly a decade ago.
Utah pauses age verification rule enforcement with Pornhub owner pending court ruling
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Sept. 4 - 12:11 p.m.
Utah won't enforce a proposed rule requiring age verification for adult websites for now under a stipulation agreement with the owner of Pornhub and other adult websites.
Attorney Dennis Flynn named as Utah's new state risk manager
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Sept. 3 - 1:01 p.m.
Attorney Dennis Flynn was appointed to head Utah's Division of Risk Management, the state announced Thursday.
Democrat exits Utah state Senate race, backs Forward Party candidate
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Sept. 2 - 9:08 p.m.
A Democratic candidate for Utah's Senate District 11 dropped out of the race last week, potentially giving Utah's only third-party lawmaker a simpler path to reelection this fall.
Utah becomes first state to roll out digital platform for authenticating documents
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Sept. 1 - 8:07 p.m.
Utah will roll out a digital apostille program Thursday, allowing residents a quicker, more efficient option for authenticating documents for international business, adoptions and church missions.
Have You Seen This? Red Sox pitcher hugs it out while tagging out runner
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Sept. 1 - 3:34 p.m.
Boston Red Sox pitcher Payton Tolle hugged a runner while tagging him out in a game against the Seattle Mariners on Monday night.
Utah launches first-of-its-kind team to prosecute fraud, other financial crimes
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Aug. 31 - 1:32 p.m.
Utah launched the Financial Crimes Intelligence Center to coordinate and investigate fraud and other types of financial crimes.
Governor talks Trump endorsement, Biden visit, getting booed by GOP in new book
VideoBridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Aug. 31 - 5:02 a.m.
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox described the aftermath of his surprise endorsement of President Donald Trump as "dark and lonely," but he told KSL he would do it again.
Longtime judge and an attorney appointed to 2 seats on Utah Supreme Court
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Aug. 28 - 7:19 p.m.
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has appointed 5th District Judge Matthew Bell and attorney Michael Menssen to serve on the state Supreme Court.
The next Big Tobacco? Utah leaders celebrate 'watershed' Meta settlement
VideoBridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Aug. 26 - 5:04 p.m.
A three-year fight against large social media companies culminated in what Utah leaders are calling a major victory for the state, after Meta agreed to pay up to $18 billion and add child safety features to its platforms.
Utah lawmakers join criticism of WNBA's stance on transgender athletes
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Aug. 25 - 7:02 p.m.
Utah Sen. Mike Lee and Rep. Burgess Owens have recently joined the fray of voices criticizing the WNBA.
Sen. John Curtis weighs in on the future of the SAVE America Act
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Aug. 24 - 5:04 p.m.
Utah Sen. John Curtis said he supports federal legislation requiring proof of ID and citizenship to vote, but said it's likely too late to implement the SAVE America Act if it's passed before the midterms.
John Curtis wants to hear any ideas for saving the Great Salt Lake — even the 'stupid' ones
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Aug. 21 - 9:01 p.m.
Sen. John Curtis convened a roundtable of experts and policymakers to discuss "bold and audacious" ideas for saving the Great Salt Lake.
'Because of him': North Capitol building named in honor of former Utah Gov. Mike Leavitt
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Aug. 21 - 3:05 p.m.
Utah's newly opened North Capitol building was renamed Friday for Mike Leavitt, Utah's 14th governor who served the state for a decade from 1993 to 2003.
