Bob Stevenson edges past Trevor Lee at convention, but both on GOP primary ballot Commissioner Bob Stevenson got the edge over Rep. Trevor Lee at the Davis County Republican Party convention, but both have a spot on the GOP primary ballot in June.

The primary battle between Utah Rep. Trevor Lee, R-Layton, and Davis County Commissioner Bob Stevenson in the House District 16 race — the focus of dramatic charges against the incumbent last week — now enters a potentially tumultuous homestretch www.ksl.com/article/5148... #utpol

Celeste Maloy seeks to fend off GOP challenge from Phil Lyman Rep. Celeste Maloy is seeking reelection to her second full term in Congress, but a newly drawn congressional district with a more conservative lean could give an opening to one of her challengers.

Utah Rep. Celeste Maloy is seeking reelection to her second full term in Congress, but a newly drawn congressional district with a more conservative lean could give an opening to one of her challengers, former state Rep. Phil Lyman www.ksl.com/article/5148... #utpol

NEW: Both the Utah Supreme Court and Justice Diana Hagen are responding to news that a state investigation is being launched to look into allegations that Hagen had a relationship with an attorney arguing cases before the high court www.ksl.com/article/5148... #utpol

Utah leaders to probe relationship between Supreme Court justice, redistricting lawyer Utah's governor and legislative leaders are launching an investigation into a Utah Supreme Court justice and allegations of a relationship with an attorney in the redistricting case.

BREAKING: Utah's governor, Senate president, and House speaker announce probe into alleged relationship between a state Supreme Court justice and a lawyer working on the redistricting case www.ksl.com/article/5148... #utpol

BREAKING: 2 businessmen accuse Utah state Rep. Trevor Lee of abusing his power and altering checks in a past job. In a statement to KSL, Lee admitted he acted improperly in one case but not the other www.ksl.com/article/5148... #utpol #utleg @ksl.com

Can a Utah state lawmaker unseat a top Republican in Congress? A state lawmaker is trying to convince delegates to send her to a primary election against a three-term congressman who holds a top leadership position in the U.S. House.

With less than two weeks until the Utah Republican convention, a state lawmaker is trying to convince delegates to send her to a primary election against a three-term congressman who holds a top leadership position in the U.S. House www.ksl.com/article/5148... #utpol

Elections officials explain why Utah voter information is becoming public The Utah Lieutenant Governor's Office is seeking to clarify confusion about a new law that makes the voter information of most Utahns public.

The Utah Lieutenant Governor's Office is seeking to clarify confusion about a new law that makes the voter information of most Utahns public www.ksl.com/article/5148... #utpol

Rep. Eric Swalwell resigns from Congress after sexual assault allegations The news comes a day after the Democratic lawmaker ended his California gubernatorial campaign.

BREAKING: Rep. Eric Swalwell says he will resign from Congress amid sexual assault allegations and a House ethics investigation.

Judge dismisses Trump’s $10B lawsuit against WSJ, Murdoch over reporting on ties to Epstein A federal judge has dismissed President Donald Trump’s $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch over a story on his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

BREAKING: A judge dismisses President Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal over reporting on his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

Woman donating $5 gets scammed out of $500, police say A woman in Utah County who tried to donate to someone's cause quickly found herself the victim of a scam, police said Friday.

A woman in Utah County who tried to donate to someone's cause quickly found herself the victim of a scam www.ksl.com/article/5148...

“Inflation is almost eating up the entirety of Americans’ wage gains already...That is painful. That means many Americans truly are under pressure financially and having to make tough decisions about what to buy and what to skip.” www.nbcnews.com/business/eco...

Salt Lake City looks to rename Cesar Chavez Boulevard after one of his accusers www.ksl.com/article/5148... #utpol

A 2022 Utah law classified speeds over 105 mph as reckless driving, which is punishable by jail time and a fine. Drivers can be arrested and have their vehicles impounded. What impact has that law had? www.ksl.com/article/5148... #utpol

'Blessed to be here': Latter-day Saints react to participating in solemn assembly - KSLTV.com For members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a solemn assembly is held at the first general conference after a new church president is named.

‘Blessed to be here’: Latter-day Saints react to participating in solemn assembly ksltv.com/religion/gen...

This morning during the first session of General Conference, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints took part in what's called a solemn assembly, to formally sustain Dallin H. Oaks as the new president of the worldwide faith. @ksl.com

U.S. fighter jet downed over Iran, one pilot rescued, official says A U.S. aircraft that was mobilized to support the search and rescue mission was also struck by Iranian fire, a U.S. official said. The pilot ejected and is safe, the official added.

BREAKING: A U.S. A-10 aircraft was struck by Iranian fire and crashed during its search for a downed jet, an official says. The pilot ejected in Kuwaiti air space and is safe.

Utah homebuying: Mortgage rates reach new high since start of war in Iran Mortgage rates are now at their highest level in months, with the average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage rising to 6.46% just as the spring buying season gets underway.

A few weeks ago, mortgage rates fell to their lowest level since 2022. Since the start of the war in Iran, they've risen sharply -- right as the spring homebuying season gets underway www.ksl.com/article/5147... @ksl.com

An AI company set out to fix news deserts. Instead, it copied local journalists’ work - Poynter Nota shut down its news sites after Axios and Poynter found dozens of plagiarized quotes, phrases and photos

I recently learned that a few of my KSL news stories had been plagiarized. Poynter interviewed me about it and did a great job exposing what happened, which led the company involved to make some big changes www.poynter.org/ethics-trust... #journalism

'Little Free Library' operator grateful for community response after books stolen A Ring camera captured someone stealing books from the

Angela Jensen runs a Little Free Library location in West Valley City. On Tuesday, someone stole her books, and it was caught on camera. She posted the video on social media -- and the community responded www.ksl.com/article/5147... @ksl.com

Utah County Fire Department deploys fourth crew out of state this year A fourth group of firefighters from Utah is in Nebraska helping crews battle ongoing wildfires — and Utah's fire season hasn't even started yet.

Another group of firefighters from Utah is in Nebraska helping crews battle ongoing wildfires. This is the fourth crew of Utah County firefighters to deploy on a mutual aid mission this year, and it's only March www.ksl.com/article/5147...

Trump plans to attend oral arguments in Supreme Court birthright citizenship case Both the Supreme Court and the Supreme Court Historical Society have said there is no official record of any sitting president attending oral arguments.

President Trump says he plans to personally attend oral arguments tomorrow in the U.S. Supreme Court case that could decide the future of birthright citizenship. This will be the first known instance of a sitting president doing that, @nbcnews.com reports www.nbcnews.com/politics/sup...

Why one store owner is 'glad' Utah didn't further restrict SNAP purchases Clayton Cook's discount store had to pay for programming which determines if a food can be purchased with SNAP benefits. He said this year, he's relieved SNAP restrictions didn't go further.

Utah lawmakers recently considered prohibiting food stamps from being used to buy "ultra-processed foods." It didn't end up happening, which one store owner says is a good thing. But the issue could resurface later www.ksl.com/article/why-... #utpol @ksl.com

Billionaire buys Payson movie theater with mission to uplift A longtime movie theater in Utah County is getting a remake with a new look and a new focus for the types of movies it puts on the screen.

A billionaire has bought a longtime movie theater in Payson, renovated it, and reopened it with a mission to uplift www.ksl.com/article/5147...

New scam spreads 'far and wide' to target Utahns The Utah Department of Public Safety is warning about a new scam that hit the phones of Utahns on Thursday.

The Utah Department of Public Safety is warning about a new scam that hit the phones of Utahns this week www.ksl.com/article/5147...

Rep. Blake Moore: US didn't fully anticipate 'major disruption' of Iran war Utah Rep. Blake Moore said the U.S. has accomplished several objectives during its war with Iran but did not fully anticipate the disruptions to global shipping the conflict would spark.

After more than three weeks of war against Iran, Utah Rep. Blake Moore said the U.S. has accomplished several objectives but did not fully anticipate the disruptions to global shipping the conflict would spark www.ksl.com/article/5147... #utpol

Utah governor vetoes 2 bills following legislative session Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has vetoed two bills, one providing internet access on school buses in rural areas and another addressing complaints against medical providers.

Utah governor vetoes 2 bills following legislative session www.ksl.com/article/5147... #utpol

Trump's signature to appear on paper currency in a first for a sitting president Dollar bills historically have been signed by the U.S. treasurer and the treasury secretary.

President Trump's name will appear on U.S. dollar bills. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent cited Trump as the "architect of America’s Golden Age economic revival." Yet, polls show voters increasingly concerned about the economy and cost of living, including oil prices www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...

Historic Tower Theatre to be partially deconstructed — but it'll help restore its 1920s design Work to deconstruct the facade of a historic Tower Theatre in Salt Lake City is expected to begin this spring, all in an effort to restore its original, nearly century-old design.

Historic Tower Theatre to be partially deconstructed — but it'll help restore its 1920s design www.ksl.com/article/5147...

Search and rescue crews brace for busy season With unseasonably warm weather, more people are heading outside, and search and rescue crews are preparing for a busy season.

With unseasonably warm weather, more people are heading outside, and search and rescue crews are preparing for a busy season www.ksl.com/article/5147... @ksl.com

Salt Lake immigration detention center plans spark opposition from mayors; others quiet Plans for an immigration detention center in Salt Lake City are sparking strong opposition from Mayor Erin Mendenhall while others are remaining quiet.

As word spreads of plans for an immigration detention facility on the west side of Salt Lake City, many seem to be scrambling to get more details www.ksl.com/article/5146... #utpol