Apr 07 Utah court rules Taylor Frankie Paul can't have unsupervised visits with her 2-year-old son By Hannah Schoenbaum, Andrew Dalton, Associated Press Taylor Frankie Paul, one of the stars of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” can't spend unsupervised time with her 2-year-old son due to concerns about the volatile behavior she displayed during confrontations between her and the boy's father, a Utah court… Continue reading
Apr 01 New DNA testing links 1974 unsolved death of Utah teen to serial killer Ted Bundy, sheriff says By Hannah Schoenbaum, Rebecca Boone, Associated Press Investigators long suspected that Bundy was responsible — police said he verbally acknowledged his culpability leading up to his execution — but the case remained open until they could be sure. Continue reading
Mar 31 Democrats try new tactic to win a House seat in Utah — running as progressives in a red state By Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press For decades, Democrats' only chance of getting elected to Congress from the conservative state of Utah was by convincing voters that they were sensible moderates. But the political landscape has changed, thanks to a redistricting shakeup that created a deep blue district… Continue reading
Feb 23 Federal court rejects GOP-led effort to block House map that helps Democrats in Utah By David A. Lieb, Associated Press A federal court ruling means the new Utah voting districts that give Democrats an improved shot at winning a U.S. House seat can be used in this year’s election. Continue reading
Feb 10 Gov. Cox promises U.S. is still a 'welcoming place' as Utah prepares to host 2034 Olympics By Graham Dunbar, Associated Press The United States is “still a very welcoming place,” Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said Tuesday at the Milan Cortina Olympics, which have been a focus of global concern about the country’s political direction. Continue reading
Jan 30 After years of transformation, twin towns once run by FLDS sect enjoy new freedoms By Jacques Billeaud, Associated Press The prairie dresses, walled compounds and distrust of outsiders that were once hallmarks of two towns on the Arizona-Utah border are mostly gone. These days, Colorado City, Arizona, and neighboring Hildale, Utah, look much like any other town in this… Continue reading
Jan 26 Man charged with assaulting Rep. Maxwell Frost at Sundance Film Festival By Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press Frost writes on X that he was punched by a man who claimed President Donald Trump would deport him. Continue reading
Jan 21 WATCH: Utah Gov. Spencer Cox delivers 2026 State of the State address By Dan Cooney and Kelton Wells, PBS Utah Utah Gov. Spencer Cox will deliver the 2026 State of the State address on Thursday, Jan. 22. Continue reading
Dec 31 Bans on using SNAP funds for soda, candy and other foods take effect in some states Jan. 1 By JoNel Aleccia, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Dec 30 Court releases closed hearing transcript for man accused of killing Charlie Kirk By Matthew Brown, Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press 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. Continue reading