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Trump told police chief 'everyone' knew about Epstein, FBI document says
Reuters | Posted Feb. 10 - 7:32 p.m. | Save Story
A newly uncovered FBI interview raised new questions about President Donald Trump's assertion he knew nothing about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's crimes.
Utah House OKs bill targeting unlicensed drivers, focusing debate on immigrants
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Feb. 10 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah House approved a bill allowing authorities to impound vehicles operated by unlicensed drivers, focusing much of the debate on its impact on immigrants.
Walk for peace: Buddhist monks arrive in Washington after 2,300-mile journey
Jasper Ward, Reuters | Posted Feb. 10 - 6:36 p.m. | Save Story
Two dozen Buddhist monks arrived in Washington on Tuesday on the "Walk for Peace," a self-described spiritual journey across nine states that has been cheered on by thousands.
'We have to do this': Rep. Burgess Owens introduces federal school safety legislation
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Feb. 10 - 5:01 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Rep. Burgess Owens on Tuesday introduced "Alyssa's Act" on the week of the eighth anniversary of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida.
Utah committee struck down this state park, but it's willing to study the idea
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 10 - 4:33 p.m. | Save Story
A bill calling for a new state park in central Utah that was defeated in a Senate committee is getting a second chance after a significant alteration.
Utah County asks Legislature for $2M to help prosecute, defend Tyler Robinson
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Feb. 10 - 3:04 p.m. | Save Story
Utah County is asking state lawmakers for $2 million to help cover costs associated with the ongoing trial of the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Utah opts against allowing ivermectin to be sold over the counter
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Feb. 10 - 12:10 p.m. | Save Story
A House committee put the brakes on a bill that would have allowed pharmacies to sell ivermectin to patients without a prescription.
Democrats press Trump officials on immigration enforcement tactics in tense hearing
Ted Hesson, Reuters | Updated Feb. 10 - 11:56 a.m. | Save Story
Democrats in the U.S. Congress pressed President Donald Trump's top immigration officials on Tuesday over the Republican president's crackdown.
'Babies will be happier': Expanding Utah's infant at work program
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 10 - 10:00 a.m. | Save Story
This session, Sen. Stephanie Pitcher, D-Millcreek, has introduced a bill that would allow more state employees to bring their infants to work with them.
Collaboration or takeover? Bill that increases Utah input on Salt Lake City streets advances
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 10 - 8:40 a.m. | Save Story
A bill that could impact how Salt Lake City implements future road safety projects on busier roads passed through a Senate committee on Monday.
ICE is cracking down on people who follow them in their cars
Ted Hesson, Kristina Cooke and Brad Heath, Reuters | Updated Feb. 10 - 7:40 a.m. | Save Story
The arrest of Becky Ringstrom became the latest detention of one of thousands of local activists for violating Title 18, Section 111 of the U.S. Code.
Why Dr. Oz says to get measles vaccine amid growing outbreaks
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 10 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
Dr. Mehmet Oz wants Americans who have not gotten a vaccine against measles to do so, as cases are spreading and have been found in all but six states.
US judge rejects California law that banned masks for federal officers
Blake Brittain, Reuters | Updated Feb. 10 - 6:51 a.m. | Save Story
A federal judge in Los Angeles on Monday preliminarily struck down a California state law that bans federal officers from wearing masks while on duty.
Continued student protesting on immigration issue sparks Utah school officials' concern
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Feb. 9 - 8:03 p.m. | Save Story
Utah school officials are starting to worry amid a spate of protesting by students against U.S. immigration policy. One concern is lost classroom time.
Ukrainian contingent visiting Utah for advice, inspiration on local development questions
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Feb. 9 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
A contingent of local Ukrainian officials will visit six Utah cities for advice and inspiration on local development issues as the war in the European nation continues.
Utah bill would establish new court to hear eviction cases
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Feb. 9 - 6:30 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah bill would establish a new court to hear eviction cases and other matters.
Ghislaine Maxwell refuses to answer questions at congressional deposition, lawmakers say
Reuters | Posted Feb. 9 - 12:27 p.m. | Save Story
Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell refused to answer questions at a deposition before the U.S. House's Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on Monday, according to lawmakers.
Trump administration appeals ruling on releasing New York City tunnel funds
David Shepardson and Costas Pitas, Reuters | Updated Feb. 9 - 9:40 a.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump's administration on Sunday appealed against a decision requiring the Transportation Department to unfreeze federal funding for the $16 billion Hudson Tunnel Project in New York, according to a court filing.
