Daniel Woodruff
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.
Cox says he's writing a book but has no plans to run for president
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Nov. 25 - 11:53 a.m.
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox on Tuesday confirmed he is writing a book about the "polarization" of the country, but says the effort doesn't signal that he plans to run for president.
Utah GOP lawmakers outline their next steps for fighting judge's redistricting ruling
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Nov. 25 - 11:39 a.m.
Gov. Spencer Cox will call Utah lawmakers into a special session on Dec. 9 to work out the next steps in the GOP fighting a judge's ruling on redistricting.
Utah lawmakers approve bill after 'egregious' Supreme Court ruling on first responders
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Nov. 21 - 5:02 p.m.
Utah lawmakers delivered a bipartisan rebuke of the state Supreme Court on Wednesday by approving a bill in response to a recent ruling on first responders.
Assault case against former Grand County chief public defender dismissed mid-trial
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Nov. 21 - 12:05 p.m.
Criminal charges against the former Grand County chief public defender were dismissed after an unusual request from the prosecutor in the middle of the trial.
Court condemns threats after Utah judge's redistricting ruling
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Nov. 17 - 10:17 p.m.
A judge's decision to reject a congressional map drawn by lawmakers in favor of one proposed by voter groups has led to threats, the judiciary confirmed on Monday.
Utah motorcycle deaths up more than 40% compared to last year
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Nov. 16 - 5:00 p.m.
The number of motorcycle-related deaths in Utah is significantly higher compared to a year ago, according to Utah Highway Patrol data released on Friday.
Bluffdale to close 14600 South at railway bridge as part of $77M project
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Nov. 16 - 10:48 a.m.
14600 South in Bluffdale, one of the primary east-west thoroughfares in the far southern end of the Salt Lake Valley, will close in a few days as the city works on straightening and expanding the road.
