Lindsay Aerts

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Website: http://KSLTV.com

Lindsay Aerts is a former anchor, reporter and producer for KSL NewsRadio who now reports for KSL TV.

Lawsuit seeks to block Amendment D language on Utah ballots

A lawsuit filed by opposers of the language written for Amendment D on Utah's voter ballot aims to have the ballot question rewritten.
2 days ago

Opponents say the language of Utah’s Constitutional Amendment D is ‘deceptive’

Critics of the proposed constitutional Amendment D say its language is deceptive, while Utah GOP leaders call it "clear and straightforward."
4 days ago

Here’s what your ballot will say about Constitutional Amendment D on legislative power and citizen initiatives

Utahns will have a chance to change Utah's constitution this November to decide who should have the final say on laws created by citizen ballot initiative, and the proposed language is now public.
5 days ago

‘Right to carry, duty to secure’: Messages of firearm safety after accidental shooting death of Lehi boy

In the wake of the tragic deaths of two Utah children dying from accidental gunshot wounds, firearm experts are reminding Utahns to secure their firearms.
5 days ago

Rocky Mountain Power’s 18% rate hike is not low enough says Utah house speaker

Rocky Mountain Power has scaled back its rate hike request to 18%, but Utah's house speaker said Friday it's not low enough.
9 days ago

The Utah Utes firetruck: Four generations of Utah tailgaters

If you've ever noticed a bright red fire truck driving to the Utah Utes tailgate area before football games, it may not look like anything that out of the ordinary. But it's actually carrying four generations of Utes football tailgaters.
10 days ago

‘It felt Islamophobic,’ Utah Muslims speak out over post from Utah lawmaker

Members of the Utah Muslim community are speaking out after a social media post from a Utah lawmaker, accusing the representative of making vague post that incited hateful comments.
12 days ago

Utah legislature aiming to ban cell phones in classrooms with district opt out options

Lawmakers unveiled a new draft bill that aims to ban cell phones in all Utah schools during school hours.
13 days ago

Utah’s proposed Constitutional Amendment on initiatives: Here’s the question to ponder

Utah voters will have another big decision during Election Day, whether or not they want to change Utah's constitution on ballot initiatives.
17 days ago

Utah legislature approves asking voters to amend Utah constitution on initiatives

Utah lawmakers have voted to approve language to be placed on November's general election ballot asking voters if they want to allow the legislature the ability to alter and repeal laws citizens make via initiative.
18 days ago

‘It’s not a power grab,’ says Utah House Speaker on special session over initiatives

The leaders of the Utah legislature are defending the decision to call lawmakers into special session Wednesday, where they'll propose a constitutional amendment aimed to change a ruling by the Utah Supreme Court on citizen-led initiatives.
19 days ago

Utah suing federal government to gain control of millions of acres of public lands

Utah is suing the federal government in the U.S. Supreme Court, hoping to force the divestment of nearly 20 million acres of public lands owned by the federal government back to the state.
19 days ago

Utah Legislature calls emergency special session hoping to undo Utah Supreme Court ruling on initiatives

The Utah Legislature will call themselves into a special session Wednesday, KSL TV's Lindsay Aerts confirmed Monday.
20 days ago

Reach, Throw, Row, and Don’t Go: Officials offer safety tips for recreating when summer storms hit

Summer monsoon storms are forecast to hit Utah again this weekend, and parks officials are reminding visitors to be prepared.
23 days ago

Utah Legislature in talks to hold special session after Supreme Court ruling on initiatives

The Utah Legislature is seriously considering calling a special legislative session to address a recent Supreme Court ruling that curtailed its ability to change voter-led ballot initiatives, according to two sources familiar with the discussions.
23 days ago

Phil Lyman, Democrat Brian King unite in campaign video against Gov. Spencer Cox

An already chaotic Utah election cycle got even stranger Thursday, as former Republican gubernatorial candidate Phil Lyman teamed up with Brian King, the Democratic nominee for governor, in a video to make the case against another four years of Gov. Spencer Cox.
24 days ago

‘My dad gave his life for me,’ says son of Layton man who drowned at Willard Bay

The family of a man who drowned Saturday at Willard Bay said he died just as he lived -- selflessly -- while trying to save his son. He was described by family as a devoted, single dad who leaves behind five kids.
25 days ago

Saratoga Springs residents cleaning up after intense storms damage basements

Monday's monsoonal thunderstorms left several homes in Saratoga Springs with damage to their basements.
26 days ago

South Town Mall ‘isn’t going anywhere,’ letter says as construction starts on NHL team practice facility

The Utah Hockey Club is making the old Macy's at the Shops at South Town its new practice facility, but the rest of the mall "isn't going anywhere," according to a letter sent to mall stores.
27 days ago

Colby Jenkins’ Utah Supreme Court arguments claim USPS ‘interference’ in GOP Primary

The Utah Supreme Court heard arguments over late-postmarked ballots in Utah's 2nd Congressional District Republican Primary on Friday.
30 days ago

Groups protest scheduled Utah execution, file new lawsuit

Groups opposed to the death penalty demonstrated on the steps of Utah's Capitol Hill Wednesday, calling on the governor to intervene in the scheduled execution of Taberon Honie.
1 month ago

Utah DNR now tracks groundwater trends online, some concern over depleting levels

A new online tool is showing that Utah's groundwater is depleting, especially in southern and southwestern Utah.
1 month ago

Celeste Maloy wins 2nd Congressional District GOP Primary recount despite Washington, Tooele issues

A recount in the race for the GOP nomination in Utah's 2nd Congressional District has ended with no change - Celeste Maloy has beaten Colby Jenkins.
1 month ago

A look back on Utah’s last attempt to repeal the death penalty, and why it failed

The last attempt to repeal the death penalty in Utah was made in 2022. It failed to move forward by one vote.
1 month ago