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Moore, Maloy head to GOP primary after state convention

Moore, Maloy head to GOP primary after state convention

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted April 25 - 6:50 p.m.

Two members of Congress, Reps. Celeste Maloy and Blake Moore, will face primary challengers following a lengthy Republican nominating convention on Saturday.
Former congressman wins special election to Utah Legislature

Former congressman wins special election to Utah Legislature

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted April 25 - 2:32 p.m.

A former longtime member of Congress from Utah has won a special election to fill a vacancy in the state Legislature.
Here's what is at stake during Saturday's GOP and Democratic nominating conventions

Here's what is at stake during Saturday's GOP and Democratic nominating conventions

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted April 24 - 10:05 a.m.

Thousands of state delegates will convene in Orem and Sandy Saturday to decide which congressional candidates will earn the party's backing going into primary election season.
Several women accuse Utah congressional candidate Eva Lopez Chavez of misconduct

Several women accuse Utah congressional candidate Eva Lopez Chavez of misconduct

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted April 23 - 12:12 p.m.

Some who have worked alongside Utah congressional candidate Eva Lopez Chavez say they have been harassed or assaulted by her. Lopez denies any wrongdoing.
Celeste Maloy seeks to fend off GOP challenge from Phil Lyman

Celeste Maloy seeks to fend off GOP challenge from Phil Lyman

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted April 20 - 9:00 p.m.

Rep. Celeste Maloy is seeking reelection to her second full term in Congress, but a newly drawn congressional district with a more conservative lean could give an opening to one of her challengers.
Supreme Court, Justice Hagen respond to state investigation into misconduct allegations

Supreme Court, Justice Hagen respond to state investigation into misconduct allegations

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted April 17 - 4:35 p.m.

Both the Utah Supreme Court and Justice Diana Hagen are responding to news that a state investigation is being launched to look into allegations that Hagen had a relationship with an attorney arguing cases before the high court.
Utah leaders to probe relationship between Supreme Court justice, redistricting lawyer

Utah leaders to probe relationship between Supreme Court justice, redistricting lawyer

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted April 17 - 9:28 a.m.

Utah's governor and legislative leaders are launching an investigation into a Utah Supreme Court justice and allegations of a relationship with an attorney in the redistricting case.
Could Utah's income tax rate drop below 4%? Leaders hope so

Could Utah's income tax rate drop below 4%? Leaders hope so

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted April 15 - 10:34 p.m.

Utah lawmakers have incrementally lowered the state's income tax rate in recent years but are now setting an even more ambitious goal: to get it below 4%.
2 businessmen accuse Rep. Trevor Lee of abuse of power, altering checks in past job

2 businessmen accuse Rep. Trevor Lee of abuse of power, altering checks in past job

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted April 15 - 4:38 p.m.

Two businessmen are accusing state Rep. Trevor Lee of previously committing check fraud and abusing his power as a member of the Utah Legislature.
Can a Utah state lawmaker unseat a top Republican in Congress?

Can a Utah state lawmaker unseat a top Republican in Congress?

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted April 15 - 10:36 a.m.

A state lawmaker is trying to convince delegates to send her to a primary election against a three-term congressman who holds a top leadership position in the U.S. House.
Election officials explain why Utah voter information is becoming public

Election officials explain why Utah voter information is becoming public

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted April 14 - 3:01 p.m.

The Utah Lieutenant Governor's Office is seeking to clarify confusion about a new law that makes the voter information of most Utahns public.
Human remains found in Iron County

Human remains found in Iron County

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted April 13 - 6:30 p.m.

Officials are investigating unidentified human remains that were found in Beryl on Sunday, according to the Iron County Sheriff's Office.
Man found dead at Jordanelle Reservoir

Man found dead at Jordanelle Reservoir

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted April 13 - 12:00 p.m.

A man was found dead at Jordanelle Reservoir early Monday, according to the Wasatch County Sheriff's Office.
Burgess Owens urges Republicans to vote out Supreme Court justices over redistricting ruling

Burgess Owens urges Republicans to vote out Supreme Court justices over redistricting ruling

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted April 10 - 9:50 p.m.

Utah Rep. Burgess Owens urged a crowd of Republicans on Friday to vote against retaining a pair of Utah Supreme Court judges over the court's recent rulings on redistricting and abortion.
More US voters identify as independent. What does that mean for Utah politics?

More US voters identify as independent. What does that mean for Utah politics?

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted April 10 - 8:03 a.m.

More Americans are identifying themselves as political independents than at any point in the last four decades, according to a recent Gallup poll.
BYU student's new role with conservative Republican group sparks controversy

BYU student's new role with conservative Republican group sparks controversy

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted April 8 - 7:11 p.m.

The appointment of a BYU student to a role with College Republicans of America prompted backlash from some who say the commentator has a history of making antisemitic remarks.
Have You Seen This? Baseball game erupts into bench-clearing brawl

Have You Seen This? Baseball game erupts into bench-clearing brawl

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted April 8 - 3:30 p.m.

A brawl broke out in the fifth inning of a game between the Los Angeles Angels and Atlanta Braves Tuesday evening.
Kratom company sues over Utah's new law limiting sales of the compound

Kratom company sues over Utah's new law limiting sales of the compound

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted April 8 - 6:15 a.m.

An kratom manufacturer is suing over Utah's new law limiting sales of the compound, saying it could cost the company more than $10 million when it takes effect next month.
Man found dead in West Valley canal, police say

Man found dead in West Valley canal, police say

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted April 6 - 1:44 p.m.

Police say a man was found dead in a West Valley canal on Sunday.
Forward Party chooses 'no candidate' in race for Utah's 1st Congressional District

Forward Party chooses 'no candidate' in race for Utah's 1st Congressional District

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted April 3 - 9:36 p.m.

The Forward Party of Utah will no longer have a candidate in the running for Utah's 1st Congressional District seat.
Voter privacy status could change for some 300K Utahns. Here's what you need to know

Voter privacy status could change for some 300K Utahns. Here's what you need to know

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted April 3 - 6:12 p.m.

Some 300,000 Utahns could see changes to their voter registration privacy status next month thanks to a new law changing who can classify their information as "private."
Audit raises 'significant' issues with Utah's oversight of a Medicaid nursing home program

Audit raises 'significant' issues with Utah's oversight of a Medicaid nursing home program

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted April 2 - 9:12 p.m.

A state audit raised "significant" issues with Utah's oversight of a federal nursing home program, which it says led to over half the funds being used for hospital improvements, not care.
Who has the edge in the Democratic race for Utah's new blue district?

Who has the edge in the Democratic race for Utah's new blue district?

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted April 2 - 5:02 p.m.

Two Democrats have officially qualified for the June primary ballot for Utah's newly redrawn 1st Congressional District after meeting the threshold for signature gathering.
Advocates celebrate Utah's ban on polygraph tests for sexual assault survivors

Advocates celebrate Utah's ban on polygraph tests for sexual assault survivors

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted April 1 - 9:01 p.m.

Several dozen survivors of sexual assault and advocates celebrated new Utah laws they say will make a difference, including a ban on asking survivors to take a polygraph examination.
Is Utah's ban on 'conversion therapy' at risk in light of Supreme Court ruling?

Is Utah's ban on 'conversion therapy' at risk in light of Supreme Court ruling?

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted March 31 - 3:12 p.m.

Supporters of Utah's ban on conversion therapy say the law is likely safe even after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a different conversion therapy ban in Colorado.