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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. | Save Story
From the assassination of Charlie Kirk to fights over congressional maps, here are the biggest stories that shaped Utah politics in 2025.
Maduro's case will revive a legal debate over immunity for foreign leaders tested in Noriega trial
Joshua Goodman And Eric Tucker, Associated Press | Updated Jan. 4 - 1:44 p.m. | Save Story
When Nicolás Maduro appears in a New York courtroom to face U.S. drug charges, he'll be following follow a path taken by Panama's Manuel Noriega, another strongman who was toppled by American forces.
Venezuela's interim government says it remains united behind Maduro after his US capture
Reuters | Posted Jan. 4 - 12:43 p.m. | Save Story
A top Venezuelan official declared on Sunday that the country's government would stay unified behind President Nicolas Maduro, whose capture by the U.S. has sparked deep uncertainty about what is next for the oil-rich South American nation.
Former Utah attorney general candidate admits to attempting to bribe a fellow candidate
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Jan. 4 - 9:04 a.m. | Save Story
Frank Mylar, candidate for Utah attorney general in 2024, admitted to attempted bribery on Friday in a plea deal that will dismiss the case if he follows certain conditions over the next year.
Choosing camo: Why are more young Americans enlisting in the military?
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 4 - 7:09 a.m. | Save Story
Young Americans are donning their country's uniform in numbers not seen in over a decade.
UN Security Council to meet Monday over US action in Venezuela
Michelle Nichols, Reuters | Updated Jan. 3 - 9:52 p.m. | Save Story
The United Nations Security Council is due to meet on Monday after the U.S. attacked Venezuela and deposed President Nicolas Maduro, a move that U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres views as "a dangerous precedent."
Venezuela's Maduro captured, in US; Trump says US will run Venezuela
Idrees Ali and Jasper Ward, Reuters | Updated Jan. 3 - 7:20 p.m. | Save Story
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro landed in the United States on Saturday after his capture in an overnight U.S. operation, even as Venezuelan officials vowed defiance.
Democratic lawmakers say they were misled on Venezuela, demand a plan
Patricia Zengerle and Erin Banco, Reuters | Updated Jan. 3 - 6:31 p.m. | Save Story
Democratic members of Congress said on Saturday that senior officials of President Donald Trump's administration had misled them during recent briefings about plans for Venezuela.
Wisconsin judge resigns after being convicted of obstructing migrant arrest
Hannah Lang, Reuters | Posted Jan. 3 - 5:44 p.m. | Save Story
Hannah Dugan, convicted last month of obstruction for helping a migrant appearing in her courtroom evade an immigration arrest submitted her resignation on Saturday, according to reports.
'We're so happy': Venezuelans in Utah elated at President Maduro's removal
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated Jan. 3 - 3:55 p.m. | Save Story
Venezuelans in Utah are expressing relief and elation at the removal by U.S. forces of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro but wonder what comes next.
Salt Lake County councilman reverses course, decides not to run for reelection
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Jan. 3 - 2:15 p.m. | Save Story
A first-term member of the Salt Lake County Council has decided not to run for a second term after announcing he would on Thursday.
Utah leaders react to US deposing Venezuela's Maduro
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Updated Jan. 3 - 11:15 a.m. | Save Story
Utah legislators took to social media Saturday morning in reaction to the news of the U.S. attacking Venezuela and deposing President Nicolas Maduro.
How Salt Lake City responded to mounting challenges in 2025
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 3 - 7:08 a.m. | Save Story
2025 may not have been quite as transformative for Salt Lake City as the previous year, but it wasn't a quiet one either, as Utah's capital city continues to grow.
Utah judge orders return of man who was wrongfully deported
Tim Vandenack and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Updated Jan. 2 - 9:25 p.m. | Save Story
A federal judge in Utah ordered U.S. officials to return a man who was wrongfully deported to Mexico on Dec. 23 as his case winds through immigration court.
Deputy injured in Tremonton shooting announces run for Box Elder County sheriff
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted Jan. 2 - 6:36 p.m. | Save Story
A Box Elder County deputy sheriff wounded in a deadly shooting last August is now running for Box Elder County sheriff — against his current boss.
Provo Mayor Michelle Kaufusi announces run for Utah County Commission
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Jan. 2 - 5:52 p.m. | Save Story
Provo Mayor Michelle Kaufusi on Friday filed to run for a seat on the Utah County Commission. Commissioner Amelia Powers Gardner has announced she will not seek another term.
Resident-led referendum on Salt Lake County tax increase qualifies for signature process
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 2 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
A resident-led group seeking to challenge Salt Lake County's property tax increase has been given the green light to collect signatures on the measure.
Judge orders man accused of planting pipe bombs in Washington to remain in custody
Jana Winter, Reuters | Posted Jan. 2 - 3:35 p.m. | Save Story
A federal judge on Friday ordered that the man accused of planting pipe bombs in Washington the night before the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack should remain behind bars while his case moves forward.
