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Elementary school arts program safe for now going into legislative session
Arianne Brown for KSL | Posted Jan. 17 - 7:04 p.m. | Save Story
A beloved arts program has been spared for now, following a Utah State Board of Education meeting on Thursday, during which the possibility of reducing its funding was discussed going into the 2026 legislative session.
Iran's leader Khamenei accuses Trump of inciting deadly protests
Parisa Hafezi, Reuters | Posted Jan. 17 - 5:21 p.m. | Save Story
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday blamed President Donald Trump for weeks of demonstrations that rights groups said have led to more than 3,000 deaths.
Unusual 911 response leads to proposal to crack down on false emergency reports in Utah
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Jan. 17 - 5:04 p.m. | Save Story
A new bill from Rep. Logan Monson, R-Blanding, stems from an incident in his district that left a man who needed an ambulance without one.
New Latino mayor, council members take office, marking step forward for Latino representation
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Jan. 17 - 4:17 p.m. | Save Story
Jesse Valdez was sworn in as Kearns' new mayor, and several other Latinos took office this month, marking a step forward in representation for Utah's Latino community.
'Unconscionable': Demonstrators protest possible new immigrant detention facility in Utah
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated Jan. 17 - 1:34 p.m. | Save Story
Demonstrators protested at the site of a rumored new immigration detention facility in Salt Lake City while federal officials kept largely mum on the possibility.
Venezuela's new leader, facing internal division, moves to tighten her grip on power
Reuters | Posted Jan. 17 - 10:26 a.m. | Save Story
In the 12 days since the U.S. seized Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, interim President Delcy Rodriguez has been working to consolidate her own power, installing loyalists in key positions to protect herself from internal threats while meeting U.S. demands to boost oil production.
Tensions flare in Vineyard over 'alignment' of city staff to new City Council
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Jan. 17 - 10:01 a.m. | Save Story
Tension simmered during a Vineyard City Council meeting this week over discussions about city staffers and whether they should be aligned with the new council and its direction.
Justice Department probing Minnesota Gov. Walz, other officials, source says
Jana Winter and Andrew Goudsward, Reuters | Updated Jan. 16 - 9:46 p.m. | Save Story
The Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation of Minnesota officials, including Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, over an alleged conspiracy to impede immigration agents.
Here's what Utah lawmakers are eyeing ahead of the 2026 general legislative session
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Jan. 16 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
Some of Utah's top lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle discussed priorities for the legislative session during the Utah Economic Outlook and Public Policy Summit on Friday.
Lawsuit filed against former Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 16 - 6:28 p.m. | Save Story
Former Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema was in Utah Friday a day after news broke that she has been sued over allegedly initiating an affair with a member of her Senate security team.
Judge rejects Phil Lyman's voter-data challenge, citing lack of real harm
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 16 - 4:32 p.m. | Save Story
A U.S. district judge threw out a case filed last summer by gubernatorial candidate Phil Lyman against Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson on Thursday, saying he lacked standing.
Disrupted by protesters, Kyrsten Sinema makes the case for disrupting politics with civility
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 16 - 2:47 p.m. | Save Story
Former Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema responded to two shouting protesters during an event on Friday with Utah Gov. Spencer Cox by underscoring the importance of civil disagreement to navigate America's economic and political disruption.
US lawmakers seek to reassure Copenhagen after Trump Greenland threats
Stine Jacobsen, Reuters | Posted Jan. 16 - 11:22 a.m. | Save Story
A bipartisan delegation of U.S. lawmakers met the leaders of Denmark and Greenland on Friday to reassure them of congressional support, despite President Donald Trump's threats to seize the Arctic island.
Salt Lake City tore down 29 murals last year. It's now looking for new Fleet Block art
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 16 - 9:45 a.m. | Save Story
Utah's capital city is seeking artists nationwide for a major new public art project tied to the Fleet Block, inspired by social justice murals removed last year.
Republican lawmaker says Utah Legislature needs to 'step up' on child care
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Jan. 16 - 7:31 a.m. | Save Story
The Utah legislative session starts in less than a week, and state Rep. Jason Thompson is pushing for more affordable child care to be front and center this year on the agenda.
Utahns split on Trump's actions in Venezuela
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 16 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
Utah voters are largely split on whether they agree with the strikes against Venezuela and whether President Donald Trump had authority to approve it without congressional oversight.
Former Utah Senate candidate's sexual abuse trial ends with a hung jury
Daniella Rivera, KSL | Posted Jan. 15 - 10:03 p.m. | Save Story
The sexual abuse trial for former Utah state Senate candidate Brandon Beckham ended with a deadlocked jury. KSL explains what comes next in a third attempt to try Beckham.
State School Board toils over legislative mandate to cut millions from budget
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Jan. 15 - 9:34 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah State Board of Education is grappling with how to navigate recent directives from the Utah Legislature to trim or reallocate $163 million of the state's education budget.
