Sean Higgins
Politics ReporterSean is KUER’s politics reporter and comes to us from KPCW in Park City, where he was a city hall reporter and weekend host. He earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and government from the University of Vermont and was a member of the NCAA ski team. He also spent five years covering World Cup ski racing for “Ski Racing” magazine and NBC Sports. When he's not in the newsroom, you can find him spending time with his partner, Rachel, or enjoying all the outdoor activities Utah has to offer.
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Only one candidate, Mike Kennedy, was both a Utah GOP convention pick and a winner of their primary. -
Despite a right flank challenge and Phil Lyman's strong showing at the state nominating convention, Utah Republican voters opted to give Gov. Spencer Cox a shot at a second term. He'll face Democrat Brian King in November. -
Over 2.7 million acres surrounding Great Salt Lake have been designated as a sentinel landscape by the federal government for its importance to national defense and conservation. -
Legislators cite growing energy needs, rise of AI power demands for Utah’s interest in entering the coal power market. -
Moab has Utah’s most dangerous main street when it comes to the severity of traffic accidents, says a citizen report. Fixing that is not an easy lift. -
Gov. Spencer Cox and Rep. Phil Lyman each tried to paint a picture of what leadership looks like under their administrations. -
Ballots were mailed to registered voters on June 4. If you have questions about the June 25 primary election, voters are encouraged to reach out to their county clerk’s office. -
After questions about election integrity were raised following the 2020 election, Utah’s county clerks are eager to be ahead of the game this election season. -
Researchers say this could be implemented in the next 10 years, but concentrations of those elements still need to be determined -
Salt Lake City’s historic Japantown was once home to dozens of businesses and a thriving Japanese American community. As downtown Salt Lake City revitalization is on the horizon, community advocates see an opportunity six decades after Japantown was almost completely destroyed. -
While fiscal hawks push for only the bare necessities, others say a balance between current needs and long-term goals is the right approach. -
As city and county leaders ponder Salt Lake’s future as a hub for arts, culture, sports and entertainment, lovers of the Utah Symphony say keeping Abravanel Hall in its present form is well worth the hefty price tag.
