5 dead, 1 injured in WVC shooting; Huntsville under boil order through Christmas; and at least 100,000 bodies found in Syrian mass grave. | | | The Utah Policy newsletter is your one-stop source for political and policy-minded news. We scour the news so you don't have to! Send news tips or feedback to Holly Richardson at [email protected]. | | |
Situational Analysis | Dec. 18, 2024 It's Wednesday and Answer the Telephone Like Buddy the Elf Day. What you need to know Utah law enforcement officials are split on whether President-elect Donald Trumpâs deportation agenda will help or hurt their mission to keep the stateâs residents safe. Some county sheriffs are excited for a new presidential administration that will prioritize deporting migrants who commit crimes. Other current and former law enforcement officials in the state worry that expanding deportation efforts could deter witnesses from coming forward and take resources from addressing other criminal activity. Rapid Relevance 5 dead, 1 injured in West Valley City shooting; Huntsville under boil order through Christmas; and at least 100,000 bodies found in Syrian mass grave. On the Hill 4:00 pm: Senate Floor Time | | |
Utah Headlines Political news Trump wants police to help with mass deportations. Will Utah law enforcement comply? (Deseret News) Health care advocates launch ads targeting Sen.-elect John Curtis over RFK Jr. nomination (Deseret News) Utahns cast stateâs 6 electoral votes for President-elect Donald Trump (KSL) After closed-door meeting, Salt Lake County buys former corporate headquarters outside Utahâs capital (Salt Lake Tribune) How a career in sports reporting helped breakdown walls of polarization (UPR) Utah âWe are making history todayâ: Breaking ground on the first phase of âThe Pointâ (ABC4) Development at The Point kicks into gear as expansion work of Porter Rockwell Boulevard begins (Daily Herald) Former Zions Bank CEO Scott Anderson joins Sutherland Institute board of directors (Deseret News) A Utahn was nominated for a national U.S. Soccer award. Hereâs how to vote for her (Deseret News) Set designer builds experience hotel for sci-fi enthusiasts in Utah (KSL) Holiday season Is Santa a Republican? Hereâs what Americans think (Deseret News) 'The oldest and dearest tradition': Utah Filipinos gather for Christmastime Simbang Gabi services (KSL) Woman decorates âBaby Landâ in cemetery to bring holiday cheer (KSL Newsradio) Tragedy leads to gifts of love from Manti school lunch lady (Fox13) Oremâs Westmore Elementary School meal kits help boost families in need over the holidays (Daily Herald) Santa who? Bizarre Christmas traditions stealing the holiday spotlight - like the "pooping log" (St. George News) Churches are making room for grief and loss at Christmas (NPR) Biz/Tech âWeâre making historyâ: Salt Lake library workers reach key step in effort to unionize (KSL) 'The very best of the Utah dream': Old prison site breaks ground on first phase of redevelopment (KSL) US retail sales showcase economy's enduring strength (Reuters) Seeing Trump 2.0 tariffs coming, America's toymakers gird for ruckus (Reuters) Crime/Courts Utah man with violent history arrested in road rage confrontation (KSL) Culture Thanksgiving Point opens new 5-story Jurassic-themed interactive playground (KSL) It pays to have long hair and a beard in UtahâJesus models are in demand (Wall Street Journal) Education Wisconsin shooting recharges cellphones in school debate (Deseret News) University of Utah Health hires new chief (Deseret News) School suspensions: What are long-term emotional impacts on students? (Deseret News) St. George arts students reach national heights (Fox13) Utah State and Colorado State sue Mountain West Conference over exit penalties (KUER) Voices: At BYU, weâve seen how cultural centers fight racial injustice (Salt Lake Tribune) Environment What happened to the Great Salt Lake this year (Deseret News) Utah water managers remain hopeful for 'near-normal' snowpack after slow start (KSL) Utah wants to shore up its Colorado River share with a water âsavings accountâ (KUER) Health Family raises funds for daughter's prosthetic arm, another child after insurance denial (KUTV) An Alabama woman is doing well after the latest experimental pig kidney transplant, after 8 years on dialysis (AP) 'Cancer ghosting' can be more painful than treatment, survivors say (NPR) Housing Insurers are deserting homeowners as climate shocks worsen (New York Times) | | |
National Headlines General Suspect in UnitedHealthcareâs CEO killing charged with murder as an act of terrorism (AP) Frontier announces 'All-You-Can-Fly' annual passes for never-before-offered price of $299 (KUTV) Complete mastodon jaw discovered in New York backyard (NBC News) Political news Lawmakers release spending bill to fund federal government until March 14 (NPR) Electoral college elects Donald Trump as next president (Washington Post) Trump appoints ex-NFL star Herschel Walker as ambassador to the Bahamas (Washington Post) Latter-day Saint lawyer to lead group with huge sway over Donald Trumpâs court picks (Salt Lake Tribune) GOP report recommends Liz Cheney be criminally investigated over Jan. 6 work (The Hill) Trump sues Des Moines Register, pollster for âelection interferenceâ after pre-election poll (AP) GOP battle erupts over Social Security bill (The Hill) Ukraine ðºð¦ Trump's Ukraine envoy plans January trip to Kyiv (Reuters) Russia intensifies assaults in Kursk and eastern front, Ukraine says (Reuters) Trump says it was âstupidâ for Biden to let Ukraine use US weapons to strike deeper into Russia (AP) Israel and Gaza Israeli military orders another Gaza evacuation ahead of an offensive (AP) CIA director arrives for talks amid rising hopes for Gaza cease-fire (New York Times) World news Russian law paves way to recognise Taliban and potentially Syria's new leadership (Reuters) Tiny coffins: Measles is killing thousands of children in Congo (New York Times) | | |
| | News Releases Changes in Salt Lake County elected officials At todayâs meeting, the Salt Lake County Council honored the service of five dedicated elected officials who will be departing office in January. Collectively, these individuals have devoted over 70 years to public service, leaving a profound legacy of leadership, commitment, and progress. On January 6, five newly elected officials and four returning elected officials will take the oath of office in an inauguration ceremony. (Read More) Development kicks off at Utahâs Innovation Community After years of in-depth planning and site preparation, development is quickly moving forward at The Point. To mark this momentous occasion, the Point of the Mountain State Land Authority (Land Authority) will host a historic groundbreaking of Porter Rockwell Boulevard today, and the public is invited to attend. The event will showcase the significant progress made to develop The Point in a way that reflects Utahnsâ vision. It will feature speeches by several Utah leaders who will kick off construction with real-time excavation demonstrations. This pivotal milestone symbolizes the start of a new era as Utahâs Innovation Community rises from the ground. (Read More) Sutherland Institute welcomes Scott Anderson to Board of Directors Sutherland Instituteâ¯is pleased to announce that A. Scott Anderson, former president and CEO of Zions Bank, has accepted a seat on its Board of Directors. Anderson joins Sutherland following more than 25 years as the head of Zions Bank. His guidance has also benefited countless boards in Utah and beyond. (Read More) | | |
Upcoming Dec. 18 â Advanced Screening of Lost Treasure: Handel's Messiah in Bethlehem, Jordan Commons Megaplex, 12:00 pm, Price of admission: Canned goods for the Utah Food Bank, RSVP here Jan. 9 â Whatâs Up Down South Economic Summit. St. George. Register here Jan. 10 â Rural Utah Data Symposium. St. George. Register here Jan 14 â Utah Taxpayers Association Legislative Outlook Conference, 9 am - 12:00 pm, Little America Hotel, Register here Jan. 21 â Utah legislative session begins Mar. 7 â Utah legislative session ends | | |
On This Day In History 1865 - Slavery abolished in America with adoption of 13th amendment 1892 - Tchaikovsky's ballet "The Nutcracker" premieres in Saint Petersburg, Russia. It is now the world's most performed ballet 1916 - Battle of Verdun, longest of World War I, officially ends in German defeat after nine months of fighting and almost 1 million total casualties 1966 - Dr. Seuss' "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" airs for first time on CBS 1971 - Capitol Reef National Park established 1979 - The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) is signed by the UN National Assembly. The United States is the only industrialized country not to ratify the treaty. 2019 - President Donald Trump impeached Quote of the Day âCapitol Reef is filled with geology that takes shape, color, and dimension to a level beyond comprehension.â âStephanie Payne On the Punny Side What do they call snowmen in Hawaii? Water. | | |
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