(KCPW News) With just a few days before a court-ordered deadline, the state of Utah has announced it is appealing a ruling that would force the state to recognize over 1,300 same-sex marriages. State officials also be requested a stay pending appeal at the Tenth Circuit Court, which was granted on Thursday. KCPW’s Ryan Cunningham has…
(KCPW News) U.S. House Rep. Jim Matheson formally announced his support on Tuesday for Democrat Doug Owens, who is running for Matheson’s seat in Utah’s Fourth Congressional District. Owens faces competition from Republican and former Saratoga Springs Mayor Mia Love, who narrowly lost to Matheson in 2012. KCPW’s Ryan Cunningham has more from Tuesday’s announcement.
(KCPW News) Local officials have broken ground on a new library in the Marmalade neighborhood of Salt Lake City. The ceremony on Thursday took place at the corner of 500 North and 300 West, where the library will be located. KCPW’s Ryan Cunningham has this report.
(KCPW News) Salt Lake County Mayor Ben McAdams unveiled a new countywide diversity training program on Wednesday. The training will be required for all county employees, and it will be offered for free to any interested businesses in Salt Lake County. KCPW’s Ryan Cunningham attended the announcement and has this report.
(KCPW News) The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control is reassessing how it grants temporary beer permits to events. The DABC commission broached the issue on Tuesday morning when some commissioners scrutinized applicants over the merits of their events. KCPW’s Ryan Cunningham has more.
(KCPW News) Last week, the U.S. men’s national soccer team announced its 23-man roster for next month’s World Cup in Brazil. Included on the roster are two Real Salt Lake players. KCPW’s Ryan Cunningham has more details.
(KCPW News) Governor Gary Herbert held his monthly press conference at KUED studios on Thursday. The half-hour Q-and-A session between the governor and members of the media focused on issues such as Medicaid expansion, public lands, and the ongoing same-sex marriage court battle. KCPW’s Ryan Cunningham has the highlights from today’s press conference.
(KCPW News) Debate season for the 2014 election kicked off on Tuesday with a bout between Republican Mia Love and Democrat Doug Owens. The two are running to replace U.S. Rep. Jim Matheson in Utah’s Fourth District, who is retiring after his current term in office. KCPW’s Ryan Cunningham saw the debate firsthand. He has…
(KCPW News) A Utah Federal District judge says the state of Utah must offer full recognition to the same-sex couples that managed to obtain Utah marriage licenses. However, Judge Dale Kimball has given the state 21 days to obtain an emergency stay. In an injunction order issued on Monday, Judge Kimball provides an all-encompassing directive…
(KCPW News) Amendments to Utah’s distracted driving laws became effective on Tuesday this week. The new laws specify that drivers cannot operate their vehicles while using a mobile device for anything other than a phone call. So what does that mean, exactly? What can drivers do, and what can they not do? And what should they…
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