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Change in Endangered Species Act draws concern from Utah environmentalists
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted Oct. 14 - 9:16 p.m.
Environmental groups are deeply concerned about a change in the Endangered Species Act that removes protections for animal habitats.
How Woods Cross High School used trust land funds to hit a graduation goal
Deanie Wimmer, KSL | Posted Oct. 14 - 1:33 p.m.
Woods Cross High School recently achieved a 100% graduation rate for English language learners.
New fire station election canceled on Kaysville ballots
Kennedy Camarena and Britt Johnson, KSL | Posted Oct. 12 - 6:01 p.m.
The Kaysville City Council voted to cancel a proposed $16.5 million general obligation bond for a new fire station that is on the city's 2026 General Election ballots.
Utah group says there's a faster way to block Flock cameras — without legislation
Annie Knox, Utah News Dispatch | Posted Oct. 11 - 8:03 p.m.
A group opposed to automated license plate readers in Utah said state transportation managers largely hold the keys to the future of the technology on state roads, even though they don't use it themselves.
Utah agriculture officials recall broccoli seeds from Spanish Fork over salmonella risk
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted Oct. 9 - 3:15 p.m.
The Utah Department of Agriculture warned residents to discard bags of Gardeners Basics Waltham 29 Broccoli Sprouting Seeds purchased online after learning of a risk of salmonella.
Mike Kennedy breaks down the good and bad of Trump's second term
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 3 - 7:47 p.m.
Republican Rep. Mike Kennedy said Friday the second term of President Donald Trump has been "unratable," for better or for worse.
Gov. Cox, first lady Abby Cox kick off statewide reading across Utah
Annette Campbell, KSL | Posted Oct. 2 - 1:26 p.m.
Schools, libraries, businesses and community groups joined Gov. Spencer Cox and first lady Abby Cox in a statewide effort to promote literacy.
Lawmakers blast Judicial Conduct Commission chair for ducking hearing
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Oct. 1 - 6:32 a.m.
Members of the Legislative Audit Subcommittee criticized the absence of the commission's chairwoman, Cheylynn Hayman, who they said should have shown up to answer questions.
New Justice Court judge appointed; first new position in more than two decades
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted Sept. 23 - 11:49 a.m.
Nick Stiles was appointed as Salt Lake City's sixth Justice Court judge, the first new position in more than two decades.
New justice center could be in Davis County's future
Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Posted Sept. 22 - 10:01 a.m.
A proposal could lead to a new justice center in Davis County that would combine a new courthouse and county attorney offices in one building in Farmington.
Utah's new initiative aims to tackle addiction, homelessness
VideoBridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Sept. 21 - 3:06 p.m.
Utah will look to coordinate efforts to support addiction recovery, prevent homelessness and address mental illness, the governor announced Monday.
Inside Utah Sen. Curtis' trip to Ukraine amid the war with Russia
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 20 - 7:28 p.m.
The Senate just returned this week from its five-week recess. Sen. John Curtis spent his recess break far from home — all the way in Ukraine.
Utah economic office can't tell if $249M was properly spent, audit finds
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Sept. 18 - 7:18 p.m.
A Utah legislative audit says inadequate oversight at the Governor's Office of Economic Development put $249 million in taxpayer funds at risk of being misused.
Utah Government Records Office asks lawmakers for help to handle increasing appeals
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Sept. 17 - 7:04 a.m.
The number of public records appeals being filed with the new Utah Government Records Office is increasing. If that trend continues, additional staff and more time to conduct hearings and issue orders may be necessary.
1 year after Charlie Kirk's death, Cox reflects on his own leadership during a national crisis
Lori Prichard, KSL | Posted Sept. 10 - 1:27 p.m.
One year after Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at Utah Valley University, Gov. Spencer Cox still remembers the disbelief he felt, and the many emotions as he reflected on the crisis.
Court rejects Ute Tribe bid for ownership of 1.5 million acres that remain part of Utah reservation
Eric Cabrera, KSL | Posted Sept. 10 - 9:25 a.m.
A federal appeals court has rejected the Ute Indian Tribe's effort to gain ownership of roughly 1.5 million acres in eastern Utah.
Utah pauses age verification rule enforcement with Pornhub owner pending court ruling
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Sept. 4 - 12:11 p.m.
Utah won't enforce a proposed rule requiring age verification for adult websites for now under a stipulation agreement with the owner of Pornhub and other adult websites.
Attorney Dennis Flynn named as Utah's new state risk manager
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Sept. 3 - 1:01 p.m.
Attorney Dennis Flynn was appointed to head Utah's Division of Risk Management, the state announced Thursday.
Utah launches first-of-its-kind team to prosecute fraud, other financial crimes
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Aug. 31 - 1:32 p.m.
Utah launched the Financial Crimes Intelligence Center to coordinate and investigate fraud and other types of financial crimes.
Trump and the push to gain points ahead of midterms
Lauren Irwin, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 30 - 6:18 p.m.
President Donald Trump's message to voters ahead of the November midterm election is "pretend I'm on the ballot."
Hundreds of Utah families set to lose childcare assistance
Daniel Woodruff, KSL and Heather Peterson, KSL | Posted Aug. 27 - 6:03 p.m.
The Utah Department of Workforce Services is lowering the income eligibility limit to qualify for Utah's childcare assistance program.
Lee says migrants are exploiting children to cross the border. His new bill wants to change that
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 27 - 6:09 a.m.
Utah Sen. Mike Lee is seeking ways to close what he views as loopholes in federal immigration law that allow adults to take advantage of children in order to enter the United States illegally.
The next Big Tobacco? Utah leaders celebrate 'watershed' Meta settlement
VideoBridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Aug. 26 - 5:04 p.m.
A three-year fight against large social media companies culminated in what Utah leaders are calling a major victory for the state, after Meta agreed to pay up to $18 billion and add child safety features to its platforms.
Visitors spent a record $13.7B in Utah's economy last year, report finds
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 23 - 4:16 p.m.
Despite various challenges in the travel economy, a new report finds that the economic impact from Utah's tourism economy surged to a record $13.7 billion in 2025.
