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Trump urges lawmakers to give health care money 'directly to the people'
Susan Heavey, Reuters | Posted Nov. 8 - 9:33 a.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump on Saturday floated a potential compromise amid the impasse over the U.S. government shutdown, urging Republicans to redirect federal money that goes to health insurance companies and give it to individuals.
US hit with second day of flight cuts as shutdown drags on
Reuters | Posted Nov. 8 - 9:23 a.m. | Save Story
U.S. airlines and travelers slogged through a second day of flight cuts across the country on Saturday as the government shutdown was expected to drive more cancellations in the days to come.
24-year-old makes history as Vineyard's youngest — and first Black — City Council member
Jodi Reynosa, KSL-TV | Posted Nov. 8 - 9:04 a.m. | Save Story
At just 24 years old, Jacob Wood is now the youngest person ever elected to Vineyard's City Council — and the first Black council member in the city's history.
Government launches program to lower Medicaid drug prices
Reuters | Updated Nov. 8 - 8:29 a.m. | Save Story
The government on Thursday unveiled a new program to cut prescription drug costs for Medicaid patients by tying prices to those paid in other countries.
Judge rules Trump illegally ordered National Guard to Portland, Oregon
Jack Queen and Dietrich Knauth, Reuters | Posted Nov. 7 - 9:35 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump unlawfully ordered National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon, a federal judge ruled Friday, a legal setback to the administration's use of the military in American cities.
Judge bars Education Department emails blaming shutdown on Democrats
Daniel Wiessner, Reuters | Posted Nov. 7 - 5:41 p.m. | Save Story
A federal judge ruled on Friday that the Trump administration violated the free speech rights of furloughed Department of Education employees by altering their out of office messages to blame "Democrat Senators" for the government shutdown.
John Curtis says Democrats don't have an endgame for government shutdown
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 7 - 3:01 p.m. | Save Story
Sen. John Curtis said government shutdowns have hurt Republicans in the past, and that Democrats don't have an "exit plan" for ending what is now the longest shutdown in history.
Utah SNAP recipients to receive November benefits; exact timeline remains unclear
Curtis Booker, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 7 - 11:03 a.m. | Save Story
SNAP benefits are expected to resume for November, despite the ongoing government shutdown.
Hooper leaders revive push to strip the mayor of her powers and the measure, again, fails
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 7 - 9:37 a.m. | Save Story
The Hooper City Council revived a proposal to strip Mayor Sheri Bingham of her powers and, like last July, the measure failed in a split vote.
US Supreme Court allows Trump's passport policy targeting transgender people
Andrew Chung, Reuters | Updated Nov. 7 - 6:44 a.m. | Save Story
The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to bar applicants for passports from designating the sex reflecting their gender identities, part of the Republican president's crackdown on the rights of transgender Americans.
Government shutdown drags on as senators fail to find path out
Bo Erickson, Nolan D. McCaskill and David Morgan, Reuters | Updated Nov. 6 - 9:46 p.m. | Save Story
Senate Democrats continued to hold out on agreeing to end the record-long federal government shutdown on Thursday, despite Republican overtures to reverse federal employee layoffs in a bid to reopen shuttered agencies.
Vote to close Salt Lake City senior center creates rift within Salt Lake County Council
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 6 - 9:02 p.m. | Save Story
A large senior center in Salt Lake City, which is undergoing renovation, is now set to permanently close after a heated, partisan debate over funding in the Salt Lake County Council.
Provo Mayor Michelle Kaufusi concedes to Marsha Judkins following tight municipal election race
Curtis Booker, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 6 - 8:38 p.m. | Save Story
Provo Mayor Michelle Kaufusi took to social media to concede after a tight election race.
Washington sandwich-thrower cleared of assaulting US agent
Andrew Goudsward, Reuters | Posted Nov. 6 - 8:02 p.m. | Save Story
A man who hurled a sandwich at a federal agent in a fit of fury over President Donald Trump's law enforcement surge in Washington, D.C., was cleared on Thursday of a misdemeanor assault charge.
Salt Lake City among 40 airports to receive 10% service cut amid government shutdown
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Updated Nov. 6 - 7:34 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's largest airport is among the 40 across the country that will have a reduction in service beginning on Friday, as the federal shutdown continues in its second month.
Davis County leaders still debating proposed 30% property tax hike as 2026 budget talks continue
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Updated Nov. 6 - 6:05 p.m. | Save Story
As 2026 budget deliberations proceed, Davis County leaders are split on the proposal for a 30% property tax hike to keep pace with rising costs.
Parents petition against defunding of Salt Lake County child care programs
Curtis Booker, KSL.com | Updated Nov. 6 - 6:04 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake County parents are fighting to persuade the Republican majority of the County Council to reconsider a funding cut to child care programs.
Gov. Cox orders flags flown at half-staff to honor former VP Dick Cheney
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 6 - 4:00 p.m. | Save Story
Gov. Spencer Cox ordered that flags be lowered Thursday to honor former Vice President Dick Cheney, who died Monday at the age of 84.
Trump administration must fully fund food aid benefits by Friday, judge rules
Nate Raymond, Reuters | Posted Nov. 6 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
A federal judge ordered President Donald Trump's administration to fully fund food aid for 42 million low-income Americans in November by Friday, blocking its plan to only provide reduced benefits during the government shutdown.
'The Major,' a giant U.S. flag created to honor military veterans, is again flying in North Ogden
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 6 - 12:15 p.m. | Save Story
"The Major," a giant U.S. flag created in honor of military veterans, is again flying in Coldwater Canyon in North Ogden as Veterans Day approaches.
Nancy Pelosi, first woman to serve as US House speaker, to retire from Congress
Richard Cowan, Reuters | Posted Nov. 6 - 8:08 a.m. | Save Story
Nancy Pelosi, the first woman to serve as the powerful Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, said on Thursday that she will not run for reelection to Congress in 2026, ending a four-decade career of a progressive Democratic icon often vilified by the right.
Trump grapples with political setback after Democrats ride voter fury over prices
Jeff Mason, Reuters | Updated Nov. 6 - 6:50 a.m. | Save Story
It's been a year since Donald Trump's decisive win in the 2024 presidential election, but the president and his Republican allies were left grappling with a string of Democratic victories in Tuesday's elections.
US to slash air traffic by 10% at 40 airports, including Salt Lake City, amid shutdown
David Shepardson and Rajesh Kumar Singh, Reuters | Updated Nov. 5 - 10:24 p.m. | Save Story
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said on Wednesday that he would order a 10% cut in flights at 40 major airports, citing air traffic control safety concerns, as the government shutdown hit a record 36th day.
Supreme Court casts doubt on legality of Trump's global tariffs
Andrew Chung, John Kruzel and Jan Wolfe, Reuters | Updated Nov. 5 - 10:13 p.m. | Save Story
Supreme Court justices raised doubts on Wednesday over the legality of President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs in a case with implications for the global economy that marks a major test of Trump's powers.
Provo mayor locked in tight race with challenger, and other Utah County early elections tallies
Cassidy Wixom and Curtis Booker, KSL.com | Updated Nov. 5 - 8:57 p.m. | Save Story
The first wave of election results is signaling several political shake-ups in Utah County.
Grantsville elects first female mayor; other unofficial results in Tooele County races
Curtis Booker, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 5 - 8:38 p.m. | Save Story
Here's a look at the 2025 municipal election results throughout Tooele County
Rubio, Hegseth brief lawmakers on boat strikes after congressional frustration
Patricia Zengerle and Bo Erickson, Reuters | Posted Nov. 5 - 7:47 p.m. | Save Story
Top Trump administration officials briefed members of Congress on Wednesday about strikes on alleged drug trafficking boats off Venezuela, after frustration about a lack of transparency.
Israel receives body of another hostage as Palestinian deaths reported in Gaza
Nidal Al Mughrabi, Pesha Magid, Menna Alaa El-Din and Muhammad Al Gebaly, Reuters | Posted Nov. 5 - 7:33 p.m. | Save Story
Israel received the remains of another hostage from Gaza on Wednesday, the prime minister's office said, after Hamas' armed wing transferred a body found near Gaza City to the Red Cross.
Former Utah House leader decides not to run for reelection
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com and Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV | Posted Nov. 5 - 7:23 p.m. | Save Story
A state legislative leader, Rep. Karianne Lisonbee, R-Clearfield, said she would not seek reelection next year.
Changing of the guards: Here's a look at preliminary election results in southern, northern Utah
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 5 - 5:44 p.m. | Save Story
Preliminary results from the 2025 general election on Tuesday signal potential leadership changes in communities throughout southern and northern Utah.
'Perfect storm of ugly': Democrats warn of impacts to Utahns if premium subsidies expire
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 5 - 5:03 p.m. | Save Story
A pair of national Democrats warned of impacts to Utahns if COVID-era tax credits for insurance premiums under the Affordable Care Act are allowed to expire at the end of the year in a call with local reporters Wednesday.
Preliminary results for school board seats in Utah County's 3 new school districts
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 5 - 2:52 p.m. | Save Story
Three Utah County school districts born out of the November 2024 vote to split the Alpine School District are a bit closer to naming their inaugural board members following Tuesday's election.
House lawmakers probe Delta Air Lines on use of AI in ticket pricing
David Shepardson, Reuters | Updated Nov. 5 - 12:35 p.m. | Save Story
A group of two dozen House Democratic lawmakers asked Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian on Wednesday to answer questions about whether it will use generative artificial intelligence to help set ticket prices.
Senate Democrats ask Utah Legislature to cover SNAP benefits during shutdown
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 5 - 12:05 p.m. | Save Story
Democrats in the Utah Senate are urging Republican leaders to convene a special session to cover SNAP benefits as the government shutdown drags on.
Groping of Mexico's president highlights violence against women
Cassandra Garrison, Reuters | Posted Nov. 5 - 11:41 a.m. | Save Story
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Wednesday that she filed a complaint against a man who groped and tried to kiss her as she greeted members of the public, a day after a video of the incident went viral.
Election Day 2025: Preliminary results for Utah's biggest races
KSL.com Staff | Updated Nov. 5 - 8:47 a.m. | Save Story
As the 2025 municipal general election winds down in Utah, KSL.com is keeping tabs on the results from races in some of the state's most populous counties.
Salt Lake City makes another $14.4M available for affordable housing construction
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 5 - 8:03 a.m. | Save Story
Utah's capital city is seeking to spend millions of additional dollars toward its growing affordable housing stock.
Military personnel likely to miss first payday if government shutdown continues
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 5 - 6:17 a.m. | Save Story
Paying military personnel during the ongoing government shutdown has required a budget juggling act.
2 Ogden council members headed to defeat; voters pick mayors across Weber, Davis counties
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 4 - 11:53 p.m. | Save Story
In northern Utah, two Ogden City Council members appeared headed to defeat, and voters picked 20-plus mayors across Weber and Davis counties.
Fresh face to join Salt Lake City Council, but familiar ones score initial election leads
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Updated Nov. 4 - 11:46 p.m. | Save Story
Tuesday's initial election results indicate there may not be much turnover in the City Council that oversees Utah's capital city.
Several Salt Lake County mayors on track for reelection Tuesday night
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Curtis Booker, KSL.com | Updated Nov. 4 - 11:18 p.m. | Save Story
Residents in multiple cities in Salt Lake County headed to the polls on Tuesday to vote on several important items in the 2025 municipal general election.
Democrats sweep first major elections of 2nd Trump term
Tim Reid, Maria Tsvetkova and Joseph Ax, Reuters | Updated Nov. 4 - 10:20 p.m. | Save Story
Democrats swept a trio of races on Tuesday in the first major elections since Donald Trump regained the presidency, elevating a new generation of leaders and giving the party a shot of momentum.
Janet Wampler leads heated Ogden Valley mayoral race by a wide margin, early returns show
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 4 - 10:02 p.m. | Save Story
Voters in the Ogden Valley cast ballots for mayor and city council as the new Weber County city, home to some 7,600 people, begins to materialize.
US Senate efforts to reopen government show frustration as deal proves elusiveÂ
David Morgan, Richard Cowan and Katharine Jackson, Reuters | Updated Nov. 4 - 9:38 p.m. | Save Story
Bipartisan efforts in the U.S. Senate to reopen the federal government as early as this week gave way to fresh signs of frustration on Tuesday.
Former UN ambassador, South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley talks global security at 47G Summit
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 4 - 9:05 p.m. | Save Story
During her visit to the Beehive State, Nikki Haley spoke at the 47G Zero Gravity Summit about America's role in global security, defending U.S. interests and keeping the country safe.
Utah's new congressional map could get judicial approval by next week
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com and Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV | Posted Nov. 4 - 4:00 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah judge said she will rule in the coming days on proposed maps that redraw the state's congressional boundaries.
Trump administration injects more temporary funding for child nutrition program
Leah Douglas, Reuters | Updated Nov. 4 - 12:46 p.m. | Save Story
The administration of President Donald Trump has made $450 million in tariff revenue available for a childhood nutrition program imperiled by the federal government shutdown.
Can Utah's capital city become family friendly again?
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 4 - 10:04 a.m. | Save Story
Along the Wasatch Front, voters are grappling with similar tradeoffs: how to increase the attainability of homeownership while managing the associated increases in traffic and stress on local resources.
Here's how a majority of Utahns feel about buying a house or other big purchases right now
Payton Davis, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 4 - 8:04 a.m. | Save Story
A slim majority of Utahns now say they're less likely to make a major purchase this year, including buying a home, because of President Donald Trump's tariff policy.
Salt Lake City launches program encouraging immigrants to pursue US citizenship
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 4 - 7:42 a.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City has launched a program to encourage immigrants to pursue U.S. citizenship and to bolster their civic awareness.
Dick Cheney, powerful former US vice president, dies at 84
Reuters | Posted Nov. 4 - 6:25 a.m. | Save Story
Dick Cheney, a driving force behind the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003, was considered by presidential historians as one of the most powerful vice presidents in U.S. history.
Millcreek selects Cheri Jackson as new mayor in wake of longtime mayor's retirement
Curtis Booker, KSL.com | Updated Nov. 3 - 10:34 p.m. | Save Story
Millcreek City Councilwoman Cheri Jackson was selected by her peers to replace Jeff Silvestrini as the city's mayor.
Erika Kirk: Charlie's assassination was public; why should the trial be any different?
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 3 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
In her first media interview since the assassination of her husband, conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Erika Kirk sat down with Fox News' Jesse Watters.
FBI fires more agents who investigated Trump, then reverses course, sources say
Sarah N. Lynch and Andrew Goudsward, Reuters | Posted Nov. 3 - 10:21 p.m. | Save Story
The FBI has fired four agents who worked on former Special Counsel Jack Smith's team investigating President Donald Trump, although some of those terminations were later reversed.
How Trump's threat to strike Nigeria further reshuffles Pentagon priorities
Phil Stewart, Idrees Ali and Steve Holland, Reuters | Updated Nov. 3 - 9:47 p.m. | Save Story
When President Donald Trump made a surprise threat this weekend on social media to carry out strikes in Nigeria, his defense secretary answered quickly: "Yes sir."
Utah congressman supports continued SNAP payments as shutdown nears record length
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com and Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV | Posted Nov. 3 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Rep. Mike Kennedy expressed support on Monday for partially funding food assistance after two federal judges ordered the Trump administration to do that amid the government shutdown.
'Still in shock': Utah immigrant grappling with detention after arrest at Salt Lake City airport
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 3 - 4:55 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah immigrant, arrested last week at the Salt Lake City airport, is "still in shock" as she braces for a legal battle over her migratory status with immigration authorities.
Trump threatens to restrict federal funds for New York City if Mamdani wins
Reuters | Posted Nov. 3 - 3:48 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump said on Monday he will restrict federal funds for New York City if Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani wins the city's mayoral elections that will be held on Tuesday.
