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Utah buys $40M campus in West Valley City to house Department of Health and Human Services

Utah buys $40M campus in West Valley City to house Department of Health and Human Services

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted July 31 - 9:01 p.m.

The state of Utah purchased the former corporate headquarters of FranklinCovey to serve as the future home of the state's Department of Health and Human Services.
'Inexpressibly grateful': Utah advocates call to protect Medicaid from cuts

'Inexpressibly grateful': Utah advocates call to protect Medicaid from cuts

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted July 31 - 6:53 a.m.

Utah patient advocates are warning of pending cuts to Medicaid coverage next year under the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act approved by Congress last summer.
Gov. Cox appoints Alex Peterson as senior adviser, director of Utah Office of Families

Gov. Cox appoints Alex Peterson as senior adviser, director of Utah Office of Families

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted July 29 - 4:51 p.m.

Gov. Spencer Cox on Tuesday appointed Alex Peterson as senior adviser and director of the Utah Office of Families to replace Aimee Winder Newton.
Utah one of 5 potential host states for a nuclear energy campus

Utah one of 5 potential host states for a nuclear energy campus

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted July 29 - 6:17 a.m.

Utah is one step closer to hosting a potential nuclear energy campus after signing a memorandum of understanding with the Department of Energy to explore development in Tooele County.
Judge resigns, says workload for Utah courts is 'not sustainable'

Judge resigns, says workload for Utah courts is 'not sustainable'

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted July 28 - 12:54 p.m.

After less than two years on the job, a Utah judge announced he's stepping down, citing a heavy workload on the bench that he says is "not sustainable" and "should concern every citizen."
Mike Lee, Donald Trump say Congress should skip its August recess to pass voting bill

Mike Lee, Donald Trump say Congress should skip its August recess to pass voting bill

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted July 27 - 8:34 p.m.

Utah Sen. Mike Lee and President Donald Trump are pushing for Congress to work through its planned August recess in order to pass the voting bill known as the SAVE America Act.
How an Ogden company built a colossal star-spangled nutcracker

How an Ogden company built a colossal star-spangled nutcracker

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted July 25 - 7:03 p.m.

When a small Minnesota town recently unveiled what is thought to be the world's tallest nutcracker, it had an Ogden-based company to thank for building it.
Troopers identify 28-year-old killed in Taylorsville semitruck collision

Troopers identify 28-year-old killed in Taylorsville semitruck collision

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted July 24 - 9:01 a.m.

The Utah Highway Patrol identified the driver killed earlier this week when a semitruck collided into a stopped car that was experiencing a hood malfunction.
Here's what Salt Lake County plans to do with child care sites after funding cuts

Here's what Salt Lake County plans to do with child care sites after funding cuts

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted July 23 - 7:20 p.m.

Salt Lake County officials announced several new partnerships to provide childcare for low-income families and youth programming after the council voted last year to end funding for county-subsidized childcare programs.
Have You Seen This? Meet Jimothy, the Seattle raccoon who is taking over the internet

Have You Seen This? Meet Jimothy, the Seattle raccoon who is taking over the internet

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted July 22 - 3:32 p.m.

Jimothy, a short-spined raccoon from Seattle, has become an internet darling.
State announces investments to keep 'Utah-grown food in Utah'

State announces investments to keep 'Utah-grown food in Utah'

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted July 22 - 9:26 a.m.

Utah announced more than $9 million in grant funds will be awarded to local farmers this year as part of an expanded program to help strengthen the state's food supply.
Here's how Utah is trying to lower its criminal recidivism rate, according to a new report

Here's how Utah is trying to lower its criminal recidivism rate, according to a new report

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted July 21 - 9:00 p.m.

Utah has a lower rate of people under "correctional control" than much of the nation but spends more per inmate each year compared to neighbors, according to a report.
Mike Kennedy's bill limiting gender treatments for teens clears an initial hurdle

Mike Kennedy's bill limiting gender treatments for teens clears an initial hurdle

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted July 17 - 5:05 p.m.

A congressional committee advanced a bill proposed by Utah Rep. Mike Kennedy that would make it easier for patients to sue over gender-related surgeries and hormone treatments.
Mike Lee runs bill allowing American hackers to target foreign cyberthreats

Mike Lee runs bill allowing American hackers to target foreign cyberthreats

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted July 17 - 4:33 p.m.

American hackers would be allowed to target foreign online threats and to recover money taken from Americans through online scams under a new bill proposed by Sen. Mike Lee.
Could one account replace food stamps, housing, child care benefits? This Utah group thinks so

Could one account replace food stamps, housing, child care benefits? This Utah group thinks so

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted July 17 - 8:07 a.m.

A Utah-based think tank is proposing replacing several federal social welfare programs with a single benefit, and suggests the Beehive State could be one of the best pilot states.
Utah asks DOJ not to interfere with state elections after it threatened Lt. Gov. Henderson

Utah asks DOJ not to interfere with state elections after it threatened Lt. Gov. Henderson

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted July 15 - 10:30 p.m.

Top Utah officials asked the U.S. Department of Justice not to interfere with state elections after the agency threatened Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson with prosecution over election administration last week.
Data center opponents sue Kevin O'Leary, Fox News over claims linking them to China

Data center opponents sue Kevin O'Leary, Fox News over claims linking them to China

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted July 15 - 4:41 p.m.

Opponents of a Utah data center project have sued Kevin O'Leary and the Fox News Network for defamation after the businessman claimed opponents had links to China.
Sutherland Institute names state Sen. Todd Weiler as new president

Sutherland Institute names state Sen. Todd Weiler as new president

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted July 15 - 12:18 p.m.

The Sutherland Institute announced Wednesday that Utah Sen. Todd Weiler was selected as its new president and CEO by the board of directors.
Northrop Grumman expands Roy site for Sentinel missile program development

Northrop Grumman expands Roy site for Sentinel missile program development

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted July 15 - 6:17 a.m.

Northrop Grumman broke ground on a new building at its Roy Innovation Center campus, while a company official said the Sentinel nuclear defense system is moving ahead.
Mike Lee urges Congress to pass the SAVE America Act after Lindsey Graham's death

Mike Lee urges Congress to pass the SAVE America Act after Lindsey Graham's death

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted July 13 - 3:03 p.m.

Sen. Mike Lee is repeating calls for Congress to pass the SAVE America Act over the weekend, saying it would be "one of the best ways" to honor Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died Saturday.
Burgess Owens, Celeste Maloy dismiss their lawsuit over Utah's new congressional map

Burgess Owens, Celeste Maloy dismiss their lawsuit over Utah's new congressional map

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted July 10 - 2:08 p.m.

Several politicians voluntarily dismissed their federal lawsuit that sought to prevent Utah's new congressional map from taking effect for this year's midterm elections.
Here's when Utah's congressional candidates will debate ahead of the fall elections

Here's when Utah's congressional candidates will debate ahead of the fall elections

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted July 9 - 8:02 p.m.

The Utah Debate Commission on Thursday announced this year's slate of four congressional debates ahead of the fall general election.
Federal judge dismisses woman from lawsuit against Tim Ballard

Federal judge dismisses woman from lawsuit against Tim Ballard

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted July 9 - 7:09 a.m.

A federal judge dismissed claims from one of several women who had sued anti-human trafficking activist Tim Ballard, saying some pieces of evidence were "wrongfully retrieved" from Ballard's online accounts.
Utah lawmakers press pause on constitutional amendment on ballot initiatives

Utah lawmakers press pause on constitutional amendment on ballot initiatives

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted July 8 - 7:55 p.m.

Top Utah lawmakers are backing away from plans to propose a constitutional amendment to address ballot initiatives this year, saying instead they want to wait for the outcome of an ongoing lawsuit over redistricting.
Utah part of $45M settlement with company behind Cash App

Utah part of $45M settlement with company behind Cash App

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted July 8 - 7:30 p.m.

Utah will receive almost $500,000 as part of a multistate settlement against the company behind Cash App, the state's Division of Consumer Protection announced Wednesday.