Martha Harris
Education ReporterMartha Harris is KUER’s education reporter, covering everything from K-12 to higher education. Before joining KUER, Martha worked at KSL NewsRadio, Wyoming Public Radio and Oregon Public Broadcasting. Martha’s reporting has aired nationally on NPR. Originally from Oregon, Martha studied journalism at Brigham Young University. Send questions and tips to mharris@kuer.org.
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The hearing dealt with public and media access in the high-profile case, as well as a gag order. Robinson’s attorneys are pushing to limit media, including cameras in the courtroom. -
A repeal referendum driven by a wave of union signature gathering was set to be on the 2026 ballot, but lawmakers decided to just do away with the law for now. -
Gamboa spoke publicly for the first time since his June arrest in the Salt Lake City No Kings protest shooting. The district attorney recently announced Gamboa wouldn’t be charged. -
El fiscal del condado de Salt Lake, Sim Gill, dijo que creen que el voluntario de la marcha Matthew Alder actuó de manera imprudente cuando disparó contra la multitud y mató a Afa Ah Loo. El hombre al que Alder estaba disparando, Arturo Gamboa, no enfrenta cargos. -
Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill said they believe march volunteer Matthew Alder acted recklessly when he shot into the crowd and killed Afa Ah Loo. The man Alder was shooting at, Arturo Gamboa, is not being charged.
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It is an unprecedented situation. After a 2024 vote, three new districts in Utah County are being shaped to replace Alpine School District in 2027. -
Menzies’ September execution had been postponed while the courts debated whether he could still be sent to the firing squad due to his declining health and mental state. -
GOP lawmakers want the Utah Supreme Court to overturn the new map before the 2026 midterms. -
The Policy Project has successfully championed bills in the past, including getting free period products in schools. Next, they want to increase affordability for families. -
La jueza del Tercer Distrito Dianna Gibson rechazó el mapa de la Legislatura en un fallo del 10 de noviembre para cumplir con un plazo establecido por la Oficina de la vicegobernadora. Ahora, los legisladores republicanos la acusan de ignorar la Constitución de Utah. -
Third District Court Judge Dianna Gibson rejected the Legislature's map in a Nov. 10 ruling to meet a deadline set by the Lt. Governor's Office. Now, Republican lawmakers are accusing her of disregarding the Utah Constitution.
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In an opinion that came down late Monday night, “the Court finds that Map C [the Legislature’s map] was drawn with the purpose to favor Republicans,” wrote Judge Dianna Gibson.
