Daniel Woodruff
Utah leaders aim to limit phone use during entire school day
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Jan. 7 - 1:20 p.m.
Gov. Spencer Cox and other state leaders announced plans to enact a statewide restriction on cellphones throughout the school day during the upcoming general legislative session.
Here's who's running for the Utah Legislature in 2026
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Jan. 7 - 1:17 p.m.
One of Utah's most prominent politicians is facing multiple challengers within his own party.
John Curtis talks Venezuela, Trump and DC gridlock after 1 year in Senate
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Jan. 6 - 3:04 p.m.
Utah Sen. John Curtis, marking his first year in the Senate, is pushing back against the Trump administration's plans for Venezuela following the U.S. capture of Nicolas Maduro.
Salt Lake County councilman reverses course, decides not to run for reelection
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Jan. 3 - 2:15 p.m.
A first-term member of the Salt Lake County Council has decided not to run for a second term after announcing he would on Thursday.
Utah judge orders return of man who was wrongfully deported
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Jan. 2 - 9:25 p.m.
A federal judge in Utah ordered U.S. officials to return a man who was wrongfully deported to Mexico on Dec. 23 as his case winds through immigration court.
American Red Cross uses football to try to attract more blood donors
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Jan. 1 - 6:29 p.m.
The American Red Cross's Utah chapter began 2026 by requesting for more blood donors — by offering tickets and a trip for two to the Super Bowl in California in February.
Which Salt Lake County Council members are running for reelection?
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Jan. 1 - 5:42 p.m.
Several members of the Salt Lake City Council announced on Thursday that they would not be seeking reelection at the end of their term.
Former Democrat-turned-Republican leaving Utah Legislature to run for local office
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Dec. 24 - 7:14 a.m.
Rep. Christine Watkins, R-Price, is joining the ranks of Utah state lawmakers who will not seek reelection, saying she plans to run for a local office instead.
Taylorsville man, 30, killed in crash Monday night, police say
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Dec. 23 - 3:21 p.m.
A motorcyclist was killed and two teenagers were injured in a crash late Monday in Taylorsville.
Utah's longest-serving female legislator to step down after 26 years
Daniel Woodruff, 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.
Salt Lake City International Airport busy with holiday travelers
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Dec. 19 - 9:44 p.m.
Just under 30,000 people were expected to make their way through the Salt Lake airport on Friday, but this weekend will get even busier.
Mitt Mamdani? Romney says it's time to tax the rich
Daniel Woodruff, 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.
New Utah Government Records director hits city over missing surveillance video
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Dec. 18 - 6:21 a.m.
The director of Utah's new Government Records Office told West Valley City it didn't do enough to follow public records laws after problems with surveillance footage of an alleged assault.
Utah County Sub for Santa program sees record need
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Dec. 13 - 7:03 a.m.
The need for help and donations this holiday season is especially evident in Utah County, where the Sub for Santa program is seeing record need.
Police searching for vehicle in fatal Salt Lake hit-and-run
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Dec. 11 - 8:38 p.m.
Salt Lake police are seeking information about a vehicle they suspect to be involved in a hit-and-run crash that left a man dead on Dec. 2.
Utah Legislature asks judge to move quickly so they can appeal new congressional map
Daniel Woodruff, 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.
Utah, Pennsylvania governors speak out against political violence at bipartisan event
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Dec. 10 - 11:00 a.m.
Utah's governor took his message of "disagreeing better" to Washington with Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, moderated by "Today" co-anchor Savannah Guthrie.
Cox proposes $30.7B budget with funding for homeless campus, child tax credits
Daniel Woodruff, 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.
Utah father accused of torturing children given 'hard no' to release from jail
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Dec. 2 - 4:16 p.m.
Micah Smith, 31, of South Jordan, appeared virtually in 3rd District Court Tuesday morning where a protective order was issued. Smith was also denied a release on bail.
Family mourns wrong-way crash victims as UDOT investigates why detection system failed to work
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Dec. 2 - 12:00 p.m.
As families mourn the death of two teenagers following a crash involving a wrong-way driver, UDOT is investigating why a wrong-way detection system didn't appear to work.
Holiday party brings Utah military families together
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Nov. 30 - 8:15 p.m.
Some military families in Utah welcomed in the holiday season in a special way. They gathered at a Christmas party in Layton on Sunday to meet Santa Claus and enjoy cookies.
Bernie Sanders makes endorsement in Utah's new first district race
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Nov. 30 - 4:00 p.m.
Bernie Sanders, U.S. senator from Vermont, is backing Nate Blouin, a first-term state senator from Millcreek, in the race for Utah's newly redrawn first district, his campaign announced Friday.
Why Utah's first Black woman in the Legislature isn't running for reelection
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Nov. 25 - 5:03 p.m.
Rep. Sandra Hollins, the first Black woman to serve in the Utah Legislature, announced she will not seek reelection next year.
Community remembers teens who died in Cache County crash
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Nov. 25 - 3:37 p.m.
Family members and the community are mourning the death of two teens who were killed over the weekend in a crash in Cache County.
