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New Latino mayor, council members take office, marking step forward for Latino representation
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Jan. 17 - 4:17 p.m. | Save Story
Jesse Valdez was sworn in as Kearns' new mayor, and several other Latinos took office this month, marking a step forward in representation for Utah's Latino community.
'Unconscionable': Demonstrators protest possible new immigrant detention facility in Utah
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated Jan. 17 - 1:34 p.m. | Save Story
Demonstrators protested at the site of a rumored new immigration detention facility in Salt Lake City while federal officials kept largely mum on the possibility.
Concurrent enrollment: Utah high schoolers earning college credit in record numbers
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 17 - 1:09 p.m. | Save Story
Concurrent enrollment offers Utah high school students many benefits. It should come as no surprise they're earning college credits in record numbers, according to a new report.
Inland Port sends $5M for public safety, wetlands improvements in Salt Lake City
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 16 - 10:32 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Inland Port Authority officials agreed to direct $5 million toward a pair of key issues within Salt Lake City's west side.
Here's what Utah lawmakers are eyeing ahead of the 2026 general legislative session
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Jan. 16 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
Some of Utah's top lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle discussed priorities for the legislative session during the Utah Economic Outlook and Public Policy Summit on Friday.
Lawsuit filed against former Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 16 - 6:28 p.m. | Save Story
Former Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema was in Utah Friday a day after news broke that she has been sued over allegedly initiating an affair with a member of her Senate security team.
How to scale Millcreek City Hall on nation's largest dry-tooling wall
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 16 - 5:04 p.m. | Save Story
Millcreek converted a section of public climbing wall for a simulated version of ice climbing, which will be available on Fridays and Saturdays, beginning this Saturday.
Judge rejects Phil Lyman's voter-data challenge, citing lack of real harm
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 16 - 4:32 p.m. | Save Story
A U.S. district judge threw out a case filed last summer by gubernatorial candidate Phil Lyman against Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson on Thursday, saying he lacked standing.
Scaffolding to come down as Salt Lake Temple renovation enters last full year
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 16 - 4:01 p.m. | Save Story
The scaffolding outside of the Salt Lake Temple is set to slowly come down in the coming months, as a multiyear effort to renovate the historic temple enters its final full year.
Disrupted by protesters, Kyrsten Sinema makes the case for disrupting politics with civility
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 16 - 2:47 p.m. | Save Story
Former Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema responded to two shouting protesters during an event on Friday with Utah Gov. Spencer Cox by underscoring the importance of civil disagreement to navigate America's economic and political disruption.
A third of Utahns delay care, many incur debt due to medical costs, survey shows
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Jan. 16 - 11:04 a.m. | Save Story
The One Utah Health Collaborative released findings of a survey of 1,000 Utahns which showed one-third are skipping care and one-fourth have incurred debt due to rising costs.
Salt Lake City tore down 29 murals last year. It's now looking for new Fleet Block art
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 16 - 9:45 a.m. | Save Story
Utah's capital city is seeking artists nationwide for a major new public art project tied to the Fleet Block, inspired by social justice murals removed last year.
Pedestrian hit and killed in Sandy DUI crash, police say
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Jan. 16 - 8:30 a.m. | Save Story
A 40-year-old man crossing the street in Sandy was hit and killed by a DUI driver Thursday night, police say.
Republican lawmaker says Utah Legislature needs to 'step up' on child care
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Jan. 16 - 7:31 a.m. | Save Story
The Utah legislative session starts in less than a week, and state Rep. Jason Thompson is pushing for more affordable child care to be front and center this year on the agenda.
Utah lawmaker proposes bill to put a check on immigration enforcement action in state
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Jan. 15 - 9:02 p.m. | Save Story
With immigration enforcement action increasingly in the public eye, a Democratic Utah lawmaker has proposed a bill to put a brake on such activity in the state.
Farmington man sentenced to jail for stalking Salt Lake City mayor
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 15 - 7:44 p.m. | Save Story
A Farmington man was ordered to spend two months in jail for stalking Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall last year.
Advocates call for lawmakers to spend more on affordable housing to fight homelessness
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Jan. 15 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Advocates and lawmakers called for more funding for housing and homeless services during a rally ahead of the upcoming legislative session Thursday.
Utah Health Policy Project addresses expected changes to health care in Utah
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted Jan. 15 - 4:32 p.m. | Save Story
Officials on Thursday addressed uncertainty within the current health policy landscape and urged lawmakers to find other ways to fund Medicare in Utah.
