Protests

The latest Utah news from Tuesday evening, Oct. 12, 2021.

Militia-like groups that popped up during last year's protests have turned their attention toward building political influence.

One of the people involved in the burning of a police car during a Salt Lake City protest last year was sentenced to two years in federal prison this week. That’s after spending more than a year locked up at the Weber County Jail — which will count as time served.

Last summer, protesters were charged with felonies for painting the Salt Lake County District Attorney’s office red. On Tuesday, four of the protesters pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges.

A bill that increases penalties and eliminates bail for rioting passed a Utah legislative committee Wednesday. It stems from last year’s protests against police brutality and racial injustice.

With nine days left in the Trump presidency, Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Democrats are forging ahead with plans to remove Trump from office.

People across the region respond to the events that took place in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday.

Police yielded to the almost entirely white mob of pro-Trump insurrectionists as they stormed the Capitol. Protesters for racial justice see a contrast with how their demonstrations were policed.

Congress voted down two objections to the Electoral College results. Here’s how Utah’s members voted.

Lawmakers returned to the Capitol after hours of chaos in which protesters forced their way into the building and abruptly halted Congress' tally of Electoral College votes.

Members of Utah’s Congressional delegation condemned the insurrection that happened Wednesday at the U.S. Capitol. Through tweets and videos they called the violence “un-American” and said it must end.

The sponsor of legislation that would give legal protections to drivers who hit protesters said he’s striking that section of the bill.