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(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Then-Rep. Trevor Lee, R-Layton attends a convention. He has stepped down from his Capitol Hill post as he faces felony fraud charges.

Ex-Rep. Trevor Lee wanted to name a street for Charlie Kirk. Now he shares a lawyer with Kirk’s accused killer.

By Emily R. Anderson | October 7, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(Fox 13 News) A newly expanded Utah Supreme Court heard legal challenges to the legislature's creation of a special court to hear lawsuits against laws the legislature passes.

Utah Supreme Court hears legal challenges to the legislature’s new ‘constitutional court’

By Ben Winslow | Fox 13 News | October 5, 2026, 11:33 p.m.

The midterms are coming. Here’s when you can expect your ballot in Utah, and how to vote.

Celeste Maloy, Kent Udell debate monument downsizing, divvying up Colorado River water, regulating AI in first matchup ahead of midterm elections

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(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Gov. Spencer Cox and House Speaker Mike Schultz, R-Hooper, attend a meeting of the Capitol Preservation Board at the Utah Capitol on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.

A ‘Grand Liberty Arch’ was canceled amid pushback. Utah leaders are moving to decide what’s next at the Capitol.

The Capitol Preservation Board voted to begin accepting ideas for a new monument. Members say they want to collect more public input this time.

By Emily R. Anderson | October 2, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Rep. Trevor Lee, R-Layton, running for reelection, addresses delegates during the Davis County Republican Party nominating convention at Syracuse High School on Saturday, April 18, 2026. He has resigned his seat after being charged with fraud and forgery.

Former Rep. Trevor Lee gets his first court date, will be booked into jail on fraud charges

Lee was charged with forging documents to show an inflated income when he applied for a home loan.

By Robert Gehrke | October 5, 2026, 5:57 p.m.

(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) The logo for the state of Utah judiciary is seen during the sentencing for Jesse Taggart, a man found guilty of attempted aggravated murder, aggravated assault, discharge of a firearm and riot during a Black Lives Matter protest in 2020, in the courtroom in Provo on Monday, April 6, 2026.

Utah judges impose vastly different sentences for similar crimes, audit finds

In northern Utah, defendants are three times as likely to be locked up than those in southeastern Utah.

By Robert Gehrke | October 1, 2026, 3:03 a.m.

(Erin Hooley | Pool) Candidates for Utah’s 1st Congressional District Republican Riley Owen, left, and Democrat Ben McAdams participate in a debate at Salt Lake Community College, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in Salt Lake City.

Ben McAdams, Riley Owen focus on high prices, AI policy in first policy clash

Owen says McAdams wants big-government policies, but Democrat says he wants to protect families.

By Robert Gehrke | September 30, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(U.S. District Court) This image is included in a lawsuit filed by Robert L. Hild, Jr., against podcaster Candace Owens. Hild, who is seen in the photo with two of his friends, says the placement of the photo next to a picture of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the phrase “Pretty Little Liars?” and other elements imply that Hild had some role in Charlie Kirk’s assassination.

Candace Owens falsely accused him of being involved in Charlie Kirk’s killing, Utah man alleges in new defamation lawsuit

Robert L. Hild, Jr., was “building a happy and productive life far from the public spotlight” until podcaster Candace Owens targeted him, his lawsuit says.

By Sheila McCann | Samantha Moilanen | September 30, 2026, 12:05 a.m.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Rep. Trevor Lee, R-Layton, in April.

Before Rep. Trevor Lee, these lawbreaker Utah lawmakers resigned after being charged with crimes

From poaching wildlife to soliciting sex, these seven legislators gave up their seats after getting into legal tangles.

By Robert Gehrke | September 30, 2026, 1:11 a.m.

(Allison Robbert | AP) Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, attends a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing with Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, July 15, 2026.

Sen. Mike Lee wants to impeach a federal judge for ruling against Trump — and is asking for $5 to do it

In an unusual fundraising plea, Lee is asking donors to pony up cash to help him impeach a judge who blocked Trump’s vote-by-mail order.

By Emily R. Anderson | Robert Gehrke | September 29, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(Chris Samuels | The Salt Lake Tribune) Ballots are dropped off at the Sandy Library, Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025.

Buzz of the Week: How will you cast your midterm ballot?

By The Salt Lake Tribune | September 29, 2026, 12:00 p.m.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Rep. Trevor Lee appeared at a GOP Learning Event sponsored by Utah Republicans at the University of Utah on April 10, 2026. Lee resigned his seat Monday after criminal charged were filed against him.

State Rep. Trevor Lee charged with four felonies related to alleged mortgage fraud

The firebrand representative immediately resigned his legislative seat after being charged by the Utah Attorney General’s Office.

By Robert Gehrke | Emily R. Anderson | Addy Baird | September 29, 2026, 4:40 p.m.

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