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Salt Lake utilities workers modify plan, choose 'biofilter' over 'biotower' to address sewage gases
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted Jan. 14 - 7:40 a.m. | Save Story
Instead of a 30-foot biotower, Salt Lake City officials have gone with a smaller biofilter. But some residents are still concerned.
DOJ handling of Minnesota shooting probe prompts prosecutor departures, sources say
Andrew Goudsward and Mike Spector, Reuters | Updated Jan. 14 - 6:51 a.m. | Save Story
At least a dozen federal prosecutors have indicated plans to leave the Justice Department over the Trump administration's handling of the fatal shooting of a Minnesota woman by an immigration officer.
'Step it up': Group packs Salt Lake City meeting, calls on leaders to resist ICE
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 13 - 10:09 p.m. | Save Story
Over 100 residents showed up to Salt Lake City's first meeting of the year to voice their concerns about Immigration and Customs Enforcement and any potential ties with the city.
Why Utah's Senate president says the fight over Prop 4 is bigger than redistricting
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Jan. 13 - 8:20 p.m. | Save Story
The ongoing legal fight over Utah's congressional maps that has dominated headlines in recent months is shaping up to be a major issue in the upcoming legislative session.
There's a new 'driver' in Great Salt Lake water. Will Utah target it next?
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 13 - 5:08 p.m. | Save Story
Utah lawmakers say conservation will continue to be a "key component" in helping get water to the Great Salt Lake, which may influence new legislation in 2026.
Health Secretary Kennedy appoints 2 new members to CDC's vaccine advisory panel
Siddhi Mahatole, Reuters | Posted Jan. 13 - 3:34 p.m. | Save Story
The Department of Health and Human Services on Tuesday announced the appointment of two new members to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's advisory committee on vaccinations.
US designates Muslim Brotherhood chapters as global terrorists
Reuters | Posted Jan. 13 - 2:34 p.m. | Save Story
The United States on Tuesday designated the Egyptian, Lebanese and Jordanian branches of the Muslim Brotherhood as global terrorists, citing in part what it called their support for Palestinian militant group Hamas.
US Supreme Court conservatives lean toward allowing transgender sports bans
Andrew Chung and John Kruzel, Reuters | Updated Jan. 13 - 2:15 p.m. | Save Story
Conservative Supreme Court justices signaled sympathy on Tuesday toward the legality of state laws banning transgender athletes from participating on female sports teams.
Bill and Hillary Clinton refuse to testify in House Epstein probe
Bhargav Acharya, Reuters | Updated Jan. 13 - 12:45 p.m. | Save Story
Bill and Hillary Clinton on Tuesday refused to testify in a Republican-led congressional investigation of the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, saying it was a partisan exercise.
US to end temporary protected status for Somalis in US, Fox News reports
Reuters | Posted Jan. 13 - 9:50 a.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump's administration is ending temporary protected status for thousands of Somalis in the United States, Fox News reported on Tuesday, requiring them to leave by March 17.
Iran official says 2,000 people have been killed in unrest
Elwely Elwelly, Reuters | Updated Jan. 13 - 9:00 a.m. | Save Story
About 2,000 people, including security personnel, have been killed in protests in Iran, an Iranian official said, the first time authorities have acknowledged the high death toll from an intense crackdown on two weeks of nationwide unrest.
Sen. Mike Lee, Republicans weigh in on Federal Reserve investigation
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 13 - 8:40 a.m. | Save Story
A number of top Republicans on Capitol Hill are breaking with the Trump administration after the Justice Department announced a criminal inquiry into the Federal Reserve and its top official over the weekend.
Teacher claims Utah Education Association misled members about political use of dues
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 13 - 8:00 a.m. | Save Story
A member of the Utah State Board of Education filed a lawsuit against the association, alleging that the organization misled teachers about how their dues are used for political activities.
Denmark, Greenland to meet Vance, Rubio on Wednesday amid Trump's takeover threat
Reuters | Posted Jan. 13 - 7:40 a.m. | Save Story
The foreign ministers of Denmark and Greenland will meet Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the Danish foreign minister said, amid President Donald Trump's push to take control of the Arctic island.
After incorporation, judge dismisses lawsuit focused on Ogden Valley development
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Jan. 13 - 7:40 a.m. | Save Story
Days after the incorporation of part of the Ogden Valley, a judge dismissed a lawsuit against Weber County officials focused on development of the area.
Trump administration has revoked over 100,000 visas, State Department says
Daphne Psaledakis, Reuters | Updated Jan. 13 - 6:51 a.m. | Save Story
The State Department said on Monday that it has revoked more than 100,000 visas since President Donald Trump took office last year, setting what it said was a new record as his administration pursues its hardline immigration policy.
Trump prosecutor Smith to give public testimony to congressional panel on Jan. 22
Kanishka Singh and Ismail Shakil, Reuters | Updated Jan. 12 - 9:45 p.m. | Save Story
Jack Smith, the former Justice Department special counsel who brought two criminal cases against President Donald Trump, will give a public testimony before the House of Representatives Judiciary Committee on Jan. 22.
US officials, Vance urge Trump to try diplomacy before strikes on Iran, WSJ reports
Reuters | Posted Jan. 12 - 9:01 p.m. | Save Story
Some senior aides in President Donald Trump's administration, led by Vice President JD Vance, are urging Trump to try diplomacy before strikes against Iran, the Wall Street Journal reported Monday, citing U.S. officials.
Venezuelans now rank as the second-largest Latino subgroup in Utah after Mexicans
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Jan. 12 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
With many Venezuelans fleeing their country, those of Venezuelan descent now rank as the second-largest Latino subgroup in Utah after Mexicans.
