Daniel Woodruff
Utah GOP senator says it's a 'stretch' that Trump's 60-day clock on Iran war has restarted
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted July 15 - 7:00 p.m.
As hostilities in Iran resume, Sen. John Curtis says Congress needs to get involved in what's happening now — or he may vote not to fund it later.
Kirk family, friends react following Tyler Robinson's preliminary hearing
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted July 10 - 6:30 p.m.
The family of Charlie Kirk says the conclusion of a weeklong preliminary hearing in the political activist's murder case "marks an important step forward in the pursuit of justice."
Fireworks responsible for large brush fire near Slate Canyon in Provo, fire official says
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted July 5 - 12:11 p.m.
Fireworks started a large brush fire that broke out late Saturday near Slate Canyon on Provo's east side, prompting a major response from firefighters on Independence Day.
People pack Provo parade to celebrate America's 250th birthday
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted July 4 - 3:04 p.m.
Hundreds of thousands of people gathered in Provo on Saturday morning for one of the largest 4th of July parades in the western United States.
On the road with Sen. John Curtis as he walks 250 miles through Utah
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted July 3 - 8:32 p.m.
Utah Sen. John Curtis is nearing the end of his 250-mile walk celebrating the 250th anniversary of America's founding.
Provo's Fourth of July parade promises to be 'bigger' than ever for America 250
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted July 3 - 6:26 p.m.
Provo parade organizers are promising the July 4 parade will be "bigger" than ever for America 250.
Why a Utah couple is renovating a castle in Scotland
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted June 26 - 10:12 a.m.
A Utah couple is renovating and restoring a castle in Scotland. KSL recently traveled there to get a look at the renovation and talk to the Leavitts about their experience.
GOP incumbents Moore, Maloy fend off challengers; McAdams wins Democratic primary
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted June 24 - 12:12 a.m.
Ben McAdams will win Utah's Democratic primary for the 1st Congressional District, while Reps. Blake Moore and Celeste Maloy both fend off GOP challengers.
Stuart Adams, Trevor Lee, Dan McCay lose reelection bids in Utah Legislature
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted June 23 - 10:49 p.m.
Multiple prominent Republicans in the Utah Legislature have lost their bids for reelection, including one of the most powerful politicians in the state.
Primary watch: Utah voter turnout under 20%, candidate accused of breaking rules
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted June 22 - 3:27 p.m.
Fewer than 20% of Utah voters have cast ballots ahead of Tuesday's primary election, as allegations of improper mailers in one race have surfaced in the final days of campaigning.
Utah leaders respond to new ICE facility developments in Salt Lake
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted June 19 - 6:07 p.m.
Utah leaders are responding to news that a planned immigration detention facility in Salt Lake City appears to be off the table.
San Juan County assessor resigns after allegations of being 'unfit' for office
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted June 18 - 9:15 p.m.
The San Juan County assessor has resigned partway through his second term, following a recommendation that he be removed from office.
Utah Senate confirms 2 new justices to state Supreme Court
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted June 18 - 9:20 a.m.
The Utah Senate confirmed Jay Jorgensen and Stephen Dent to the state Supreme Court on Wednesday, filling two new seats on the expanded seven-member court.
Data center dominates candidate forum in Utah Senate president's reelection bid
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted June 16 - 10:01 p.m.
A top Utah leader was in the hot seat Tuesday evening over a proposed artificial intelligence data center in Box Elder County.
Utah Supreme Court nominee faces tough questioning about his residency
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted June 15 - 1:14 p.m.
A Utah Senate committee has endorsed two new nominees for the state Supreme Court, sending their nominations to the full Senate for a vote later this week.
Adams says he'll run for Senate president again if he defeats 2 primary opponents
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted June 15 - 6:20 a.m.
After nearly eight years in one of the top positions in state government, Utah Senate President Stuart Adams confirmed he will seek to stay in that post for at least two more years.
Big names poised to join Utah Housing Corporation board of trustees
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted June 14 - 8:02 a.m.
The head of the parent company of Zions Bank and a former Utah Senate president are among the nominees set to join the Utah Housing Corporation's board of trustees.
Ukrainian refugee living in Utah finds hope through art
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted June 13 - 10:34 p.m.
Olha Svieshnikova, a Ukrainian refugee living here in Utah, is getting attention for her artwork.
Utah County city begins crackdown on drivers running red lights
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted June 13 - 3:03 p.m.
One of Utah's fastest-growing cities is dealing with the growing problem of drivers running red lights.
San Juan County assessor called 'unfit' amid call for removal from office
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted June 12 - 10:16 a.m.
The Utah State Tax Commission on Thursday claimed in a letter that San Juan County Assessor Rick Meyer "failed to follow the law and is unfit to perform his duties."
'My heart is broken': Friends remember Utah woman killed in murder-suicide
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted June 11 - 4:35 p.m.
Friends are remembering 19-year-old Norah Nelson, a Utah woman who was killed in a murder-suicide in Cottonwood Heights on May 30.
Here's why some sellers are pulling their homes off the market
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted June 9 - 8:37 p.m.
The spring homebuying season is well underway, but the housing market is challenging. Some sellers are pulling their homes off the market, and Utah is not immune from this.
2 sitting GOP lawmakers battle each other in Utah Senate primary
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted June 5 - 8:35 p.m.
Voters across Utah are receiving their ballots this week for the upcoming primary election, and they'll notice two familiar faces battling each other for a state Senate seat.
FanX plans 'big celebration' before Salt Palace redesign drastically alters popular event
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted June 3 - 3:13 p.m.
The popular FanX Salt Lake Comic and Pop Culture Convention, which attracted over 100,000 attendees last year, will look very different as its usual home is remodeled.
