Daniel Woodruff
New audit finds 'small handful' of noncitizens on Utah voter rolls
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted May 27 - 2:35 p.m.
An audit of the more than 2 million registered voters in Utah found just a few dozen who are not American citizens, the lieutenant governor's office announced Wednesday.
Facing 4 vacancies, Utah governor interviews Supreme Court candidates
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted May 26 - 9:30 a.m.
Gov. Spencer Cox will continue interviewing candidates this week for the state Supreme Court as he looks to fill four seats, two of which are brand new.
Lawmaker looks to reform judicial investigations after Utah Supreme Court justice resignation
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted May 22 - 10:14 a.m.
A state senator says he is working on potential changes to the Judicial Conduct Commission following the resignation of a Utah Supreme Court justice over allegations of misconduct.
Utah Supreme Court justice resigns ahead of investigation into alleged relationship
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted May 8 - 2:22 p.m.
Utah Supreme Court Justice Diana Hagen announced her resignation Friday, according to the governor's office.
Names of 2 slain northern Utah police officers added to state memorial
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted May 8 - 12:04 p.m.
The names of two fallen officers from northern Utah have been added to the state's law enforcement memorial.
Watchdog group calls for increased transparency in Utah education spending
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted May 7 - 6:15 a.m.
Two reports released this week by the Utah Taxpayers Association look into the spending of Utah school districts, specifically examining how much is allocated to students and teachers.
Construction company says it's owed $165K for work on Rep. Trevor Lee's new house
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted May 1 - 4:28 p.m.
Subcontractors say they are owed $165,000 for work done on the new Layton home of state Rep. Trevor Lee.
Parents express concern as Provo considers closing schools
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted April 30 - 6:15 a.m.
The Provo School District is looking at possibly closing several schools as leaders try to trim several million dollars from the budget, but parents are concerned with how it's playing out.
Judge rules against legislative candidate who failed to qualify for primary by 3 signatures
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted April 28 - 6:00 p.m.
A Utah judge ruled against a legislative candidate who sued her county clerk after falling just three signatures short of the threshold to qualify for the primary election ballot.
North Carolina man charged with forging signatures in Prop 4 repeal effort
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted April 28 - 3:13 p.m.
A North Carolina man is facing 22 criminal charges accusing him of forging signatures while working on the recent effort to repeal Proposition 4 in Utah.
Moore, Maloy head to GOP primary after state convention
Daniel Woodruff, 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
Daniel Woodruff, 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.
3 horses dead, 8 others malnourished in southern Utah
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted April 24 - 2:38 p.m.
Three horses have died and eight others are severely malnourished in a case of animal cruelty in southern Utah, officials said.
Tough housing market: Some homeowners opt to remodel rather than buy
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted April 22 - 8:05 a.m.
A Redfin study found that 43% of Americans chose to remodel their home in the last year, with another 33% saying they plan to do that sometime in the next year. Why?
Celeste Maloy seeks to fend off GOP challenge from Phil Lyman
Daniel Woodruff, 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
Daniel Woodruff, 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
Daniel Woodruff, 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.
2 businessmen accuse Rep. Trevor Lee of abuse of power, altering checks in past job
Daniel Woodruff, 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?
Daniel Woodruff, 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
Daniel Woodruff, 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.
Woman donating $5 gets scammed out of $500, police say
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted April 11 - 8:34 a.m.
A woman in Utah County who tried to donate to someone's cause quickly found herself the victim of a scam, police said Friday.
Salt Lake City looks to rename Cesar Chavez Boulevard after one of his accusers
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted April 10 - 7:09 a.m.
Salt Lake City leaders are zeroing in on a new name for 500 South, which has been designated as Cesar Chavez Boulevard since 2002.
Impact of Utah's 105 mph-plus reckless driving law nearly 4 years later
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted April 9 - 6:51 a.m.
The number of citations for reckless driving since a state law was passed in 2022 has fallen noticeably each year, suggesting perhaps that some Utahns may be getting the message.
Utah homebuying: Mortgage rates reach new high since start of war in Iran
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted April 3 - 12:20 p.m.
Mortgage rates are now at their highest level in months, with the average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage rising to 6.46% just as the spring buying season gets underway.
