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Inside Utah's new, 'one-of-a-kind' North Capitol building
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 14 - 9:09 p.m.
Utah's brand new $320 million Capitol Hill complex opens to the public next week and will showcase Utah in a new way in 2026.
Salt Lake County leaders commit to reconstruction of senior center
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Jan. 14 - 6:15 a.m.
Construction of a Salt Lake senior center will continue despite previous consideration to pull its budget, the county's mayor said.
Why so many American men feel lost, and what can be done
Lois M. Collins and Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 10 - 12:04 p.m.
A significant number of men say they have no place in society and do not have anyone to discuss their mental health or sense of disconnection. The question is what to do about it.
DNC threatens legal action if Utah sends voter rolls to Justice Department
Lauren Irwin, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 9 - 9:02 p.m.
The Democratic National Committee told Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson in a letter on Friday that if she provides the Department of Justice the voter information of Utahns, legal action will follow.
Why Republicans say the future of Utah could hinge on 1 court decision
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 8 - 9:02 p.m.
State Republican lawmakers say they believe the Utah Supreme Court ruling on amending ballot initiatives affecting government structure threatens to sabotage its system of governance.
Utah, Forest Service reach 20-year forest management agreement. Here's what that means
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 8 - 7:11 p.m.
Utah and the U.S. Forest Service have signed a new 20-year cooperative agreement, which state leaders believe will better give them a seat at the table in forest management decisions.
Saratoga Springs celebrates opening of new $41M City Hall, library
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Jan. 6 - 10:33 p.m.
Saratoga Springs celebrates its new city hall's opening as newly elected officials take office.
From Charlie Kirk to redistricting fights, a look at the biggest political stories of 2025
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Jan. 4 - 5:00 p.m.
From the assassination of Charlie Kirk to fights over congressional maps, here are the biggest stories that shaped Utah politics in 2025.
Layton authorities warn of fraudulent donation requests for police gear
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Jan. 1 - 9:45 p.m.
Layton police are warning residents of what they're calling a scam to raise donations for police armor.
How Utah Gov. Spencer Cox stood out on the top political stories of 2025
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 1 - 3:13 p.m.
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox completed the first year of his second term as one of the most prominent leaders in Utah history. But it didn't come out of nowhere — here's how he did it.
Here are 25 new Utah laws that went into effect on Jan. 1
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Jan. 1 - 10:11 a.m.
From SNAP soda restrictions to new alcohol ID requirements, here are 25 new laws that take effect in Utah on Jan. 1.
Gov. Cox responds to Minnesota fraud reports. Could it happen in Utah?
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 31 - 5:02 p.m.
Gov. Spencer Cox took to social media this week to respond to allegations of widespread fraud in Minnesota — and why it probably won't happen in Utah.
Grantsville seeks candidates to fill City Council seat as mayor-elect prepares to take office
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 29 - 2:00 p.m.
Grantsville is seeking applicants to fill a vacant City Council seat, as mayor-elect prepares to take office.
EPA awards $3.4M grant to expand waste management in Davis County
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 22 - 1:05 p.m.
A $3.4 million EPA grant is intended to help boost waste and recycling services in Davis County.
Former Vineyard city manager appointed to replace councilwoman who resigned
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 19 - 7:02 a.m.
Ezra Nair was appointed to the Vineyard City Council after the resignation of a councilwoman.
Eagle Mountain pauses vote to create code allowing future nuclear energy generation
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 16 - 10:36 p.m.
Nuclear energy talks halted again in Eagle Mountain.
Capitol board votes to move auditor's office amid dispute over space in Utah Capitol
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Dec. 16 - 7:11 p.m.
A board tasked with maintaining the Utah state Capitol Hill Complex voted Monday to relocate the state auditor's office within the Capitol, prompting pushback from Republican State Auditor Tina Cannon.
Some Utah Republicans push back on Trump's order on AI regulation
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Dec. 12 - 9:05 p.m.
Several Utah Republicans have spoken out against an executive order from President Trump that aims to restrict state's abilities to regulate AI.
Families brace for challenges as Salt Lake County child care centers are set to close
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 11 - 10:04 a.m.
Families scramble for new child care options as Salt Lake County-funded day cares prepare to close in 2026.
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.
Salt Lake County Council approves property tax increase of almost 14%
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 9 - 10:54 p.m.
The Salt Lake County Council approves tax increase of about 14% following more than three hours of public comment.
'Ineffective leadership' within Salt Lake police led to low morale and issues, audit finds
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 9 - 5:11 p.m.
A scathing new audit outlines multiple problems with old Salt Lake City police leadership that led to low morale, performance issues and other concerns.
Proposed Thanksgiving Point STEM center gets financial backing from Lehi City Council
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 9 - 7:57 a.m.
The Lehi City Council approved a measure in November to provide up to $32 million in sales tax revenue bonds to help fund a new STEM Center at Thanksgiving Point.
Gov. Spencer Cox calls special session as Legislature looks to repeal collective bargaining ban
Payton Davis and Brian Carlson, KSL | Posted Dec. 8 - 3:27 p.m.
Gov. Spencer Cox announced a special Utah Legislature session scheduled for Tuesday.
