Nation Jan 30 After years of transformation, twin towns once run by FLDS sect enjoy new freedoms By Jacques Billeaud, Associated Press
Politics Jan 26 Man charged with assaulting Rep. Maxwell Frost at Sundance Film Festival Frost writes on X that he was punched by a man who claimed President Donald Trump would deport him. By Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press
Politics Jan 21 WATCH: Utah Gov. Spencer Cox delivers 2026 State of the State address Utah Gov. Spencer Cox will deliver the 2026 State of the State address on Thursday, Jan. 22. By Dan Cooney and Kelton Wells, PBS Utah
Nation Dec 31 Bans on using SNAP funds for soda, candy and other foods take effect in some states Jan. 1 Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, Utah and West Virginia are the first of at least 18 states to enact new waivers prohibiting purchase of certain foods through the SNAP program. By JoNel Aleccia, Associated Press
Nation Dec 30 Court releases closed hearing transcript for man accused of killing Charlie Kirk In a 97-page transcript released later Monday, attorneys for Tyler Robinson argued that widespread videos and photos of him shackled and in jail clothing could create bias against him among potential jurors. By Matthew Brown, Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press
Dec 30 These new 2026 state laws are among the first of their kind By David A. Lieb, Associated Press The first of the year brings with it a variety of new state laws on climate change, driving drunk and the minimum wage. Continue reading
Dec 29 Transcript from Charlie Kirk shooting suspect hearing for must be released, judge orders By Matthew Brown, Associated Press State District Judge Tony Graf said Monday the transcript must be posted on the court docket by the end of the day. Continue reading
Dec 11 Man accused of killing Charlie Kirk makes 1st court appearance as judge weighs media access By Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press The Utah man charged with killing Charlie Kirk made his first in-person court appearance Thursday as his attorneys pushed to further limit media access in the high-profile criminal case. Continue reading
Nov 11 Utah judge rejects Republican-drawn congressional map, adopts alternative creating Democratic-leaning district By Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press The newly approved map gives Democrats a much stronger chance to flip a seat in a state that has not had a Democrat in Congress since early 2021. Continue reading
Oct 27 Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing can wear street clothes in court amid 'extraordinary' attention By Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press The 22-year-old Utah man charged with killing Charlie Kirk can appear in court wearing street clothes but must be physically restrained due to security concerns, a judge ruled Monday. Continue reading