Daniel Woodruff
@danielmwoodruff.bsky.social
Reporter/Anchor at KSL-TV in Salt Lake City, UT
A Utah woman is pleading for information two weeks after her daughter went missing in California ksltv.com/local-news/m...
Mother pleads for information 2 weeks after Utah woman’s disappearance
A Utah woman is pleading for information two weeks after her daughter went missing in California.
ksltv.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:22 AM
A Utah woman is pleading for information two weeks after her daughter went missing in California ksltv.com/local-news/m...
Utah lawmakers vote down eventual paper signature-gathering ban — for now ksltv.com/local-news/u... #utpol
Draft legislation on electronic signatures tabled in Utah, for now
A committee of Utah lawmakers voted against approving a bill that would eventually phase out gathering signatures on paper in local elections.
ksltv.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Utah lawmakers vote down eventual paper signature-gathering ban — for now ksltv.com/local-news/u... #utpol
Utah lawmakers delivered a bipartisan rebuke of the state Supreme Court today by approving a bill in response to a recent ruling on first responders ksltv.com/local-news/u... #utpol
Utah lawmakers approve bill after ‘egregious’ Supreme Court ruling on first responders
Utah lawmakers delivered a bipartisan rebuke of the state Supreme Court on Wednesday by approving a bill in response to a recent ruling on first responders.
ksltv.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Utah lawmakers delivered a bipartisan rebuke of the state Supreme Court today by approving a bill in response to a recent ruling on first responders ksltv.com/local-news/u... #utpol
Criminal charges against the former Grand County chief public defender have been dismissed after an unusual request from the prosecutor in the middle of the trial ksltv.com/local-news/a... #utpol
Assault case against former Grand County chief public defender dismissed mid-trial
Criminal charges against the former Grand County chief public defender were dismissed after an unusual request from the prosecutor in the middle of the trial.
ksltv.com
November 19, 2025 at 5:49 AM
Criminal charges against the former Grand County chief public defender have been dismissed after an unusual request from the prosecutor in the middle of the trial ksltv.com/local-news/a... #utpol
I asked all 4 of Utah’s House members how they plan to vote on releasing the Epstein files. Only one answered the question. ksltv.com/local-news/w... #utpol
Will Utah’s members of Congress vote to release the Epstein files?
The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote Tuesday on a bill forcing the release of files related to financier Jeffrey Epstein. How will Utah’s members of Congress vote?
ksltv.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:22 AM
I asked all 4 of Utah’s House members how they plan to vote on releasing the Epstein files. Only one answered the question. ksltv.com/local-news/w... #utpol
I enjoyed this documentary showing local journalists on the job and highlighting some of the challenges they face doing the important work of keeping their communities informed www.youtube.com/watch?v=gU0f...
Truth Be Told
YouTube video by 9NEWS
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November 17, 2025 at 6:40 PM
I enjoyed this documentary showing local journalists on the job and highlighting some of the challenges they face doing the important work of keeping their communities informed www.youtube.com/watch?v=gU0f...
NEW: The Utah State Courts is condemning threats following a judge’s ruling on redistricting that angered Republican lawmakers ksltv.com/local-news/u... #utpol
Utah State Courts condemns threats following judge’s ruling on redistricting
After a controversial ruling on redistricting in Utah, the state's courts are weighing in, after threats were made against the judge
ksltv.com
November 17, 2025 at 5:33 PM
NEW: The Utah State Courts is condemning threats following a judge’s ruling on redistricting that angered Republican lawmakers ksltv.com/local-news/u... #utpol
One of the primary east-west thoroughfares in the far southern end of the Salt Lake Valley will close in a few days ksltv.com/traffic-road...
Bluffdale to close 14600 South at railway bridge as part of $77 million project
14600 South in Bluffdale, one of the primary east-west thoroughfares in the far southern end of the Salt Lake Valley, will close in a few days as the city works on straightening and expanding the road...
ksltv.com
November 15, 2025 at 4:24 AM
One of the primary east-west thoroughfares in the far southern end of the Salt Lake Valley will close in a few days ksltv.com/traffic-road...
The number of motorcycle-related deaths in Utah is significantly higher compared to a year ago ksltv.com/traffic-road...
Utah motorcycle deaths up more than 40% compared to last year
The number of motorcycle-related deaths in Utah is significantly higher compared to a year ago, according to Utah Highway Patrol data.
ksltv.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:51 PM
The number of motorcycle-related deaths in Utah is significantly higher compared to a year ago ksltv.com/traffic-road...
2 Utah Democrats announce U.S. House bids after new congressional map ruling ksltv.com/politics-ele... #utpol
November 14, 2025 at 12:22 AM
2 Utah Democrats announce U.S. House bids after new congressional map ruling ksltv.com/politics-ele... #utpol
Karen McCandless maintains her lead over incumbent Dave Young in the race for Orem mayor after the latest results from Utah County #utpol
November 6, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Karen McCandless maintains her lead over incumbent Dave Young in the race for Orem mayor after the latest results from Utah County #utpol
NEW: Former Utah House leader decides not to run for reelection www.ksl.com/article/5140... #utpol
November 6, 2025 at 2:27 AM
NEW: Former Utah House leader decides not to run for reelection www.ksl.com/article/5140... #utpol
Former Utah lawmaker Marsha Judkins is trailing Provo Mayor Michelle Kaufusi by 162 votes. Another round of results will be released later tonight, the county clerk tells me. Judkins says she believes those additional votes will help her. Kaufusi didn't agree to an interview today. #utpol
November 6, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Former Utah lawmaker Marsha Judkins is trailing Provo Mayor Michelle Kaufusi by 162 votes. Another round of results will be released later tonight, the county clerk tells me. Judkins says she believes those additional votes will help her. Kaufusi didn't agree to an interview today. #utpol
In the race for Orem mayor, Karen McCandless is currently ahead of the incumbent Dave Young, 53-47%. McCandless says if she wins, she wants to focus on helping people afford and buy homes. Young calls the race still "up for grabs" with more ballots being counted. #utpol
November 6, 2025 at 12:23 AM
In the race for Orem mayor, Karen McCandless is currently ahead of the incumbent Dave Young, 53-47%. McCandless says if she wins, she wants to focus on helping people afford and buy homes. Young calls the race still "up for grabs" with more ballots being counted. #utpol
Cottonwood Heights mayor concedes race to state lawmaker ksltv.com/local-news/c... #utpol
Cottonwood Heights mayor concedes race to state lawmaker
An incumbent mayor in Salt Lake County is on his way out after losing his re-election bid to a current Utah lawmaker. As mayor, Rep. Gay Lynn Bennion said she plans to tackle several issues right away...
ksltv.com
November 5, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Cottonwood Heights mayor concedes race to state lawmaker ksltv.com/local-news/c... #utpol
Utah's new congressional map could get judicial approval by next week www.ksl.com/article/5140... #utpol #utleg
Utah's new congressional map could get judicial approval by next week
A Utah judge said she will rule in the coming days on proposed maps that redraw the state's congressional boundaries.
www.ksl.com
November 4, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Utah's new congressional map could get judicial approval by next week www.ksl.com/article/5140... #utpol #utleg
Lots of whiplash. First the White House said it would obey a judge's ruling and partially fund SNAP benefits (food stamps). Then President Trump threatened not to. Now the White House again says it will fund that food aid "as quickly as we can." ksltv.com/national-new...
November 4, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Lots of whiplash. First the White House said it would obey a judge's ruling and partially fund SNAP benefits (food stamps). Then President Trump threatened not to. Now the White House again says it will fund that food aid "as quickly as we can." ksltv.com/national-new...
Utah congressman supports continued SNAP payments as shutdown nears record length ksltv.com/local-news/l... #utpol
Utah congressman supports continued SNAP payments as shutdown nears record length
Utah Rep. Mike Kennedy expressed support on Monday for partially funding food assistance after two federal judges ordered the Trump administration to do that amid the government shutdown.
ksltv.com
November 4, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Utah congressman supports continued SNAP payments as shutdown nears record length ksltv.com/local-news/l... #utpol
Advocates rally for SNAP funding in Utah following federal judges’ orders ksltv.com/website/unca... #utpol
Advocates rally for SNAP funding in Utah following federal judges’ orders
About two dozen people rallied Friday afternoon to urge continued funding for food assistance as SNAP benefits for thousands of Utah families are about to be suspended.
ksltv.com
November 1, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Advocates rally for SNAP funding in Utah following federal judges’ orders ksltv.com/website/unca... #utpol
Plans to build a FrontRunner stop at The Point are moving forward, but neighbors near the selected site are pushing back against it ksltv.com/local-news/p... #utpol
Plan for new Bluffdale FrontRunner station prompts pushback from neighbors
Plans to build a FrontRunner stop at The Point are moving forward, but neighbors near the selected site are pushing back against it.
ksltv.com
October 31, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Plans to build a FrontRunner stop at The Point are moving forward, but neighbors near the selected site are pushing back against it ksltv.com/local-news/p... #utpol
NEW: Utah's Judicial Conduct Commission has dismissed multiple complaints against Judge Don Torgerson, who was criticized for comments he made about a defendant during a sentencing hearing, while also calling his behavior on the bench "troubling." ksltv.com/crime-public... #utpol
Complaints against Utah judge dismissed 'with a warning'
The complaints were filed following a KSL report about a sentencing hearing Torgerson presided over in a Grand County felony child sexual exploitation case.
ksltv.com
October 30, 2025 at 11:45 PM
NEW: Utah's Judicial Conduct Commission has dismissed multiple complaints against Judge Don Torgerson, who was criticized for comments he made about a defendant during a sentencing hearing, while also calling his behavior on the bench "troubling." ksltv.com/crime-public... #utpol
Months after a man was killed at a ‘No Kings’ march, no one has been charged. His wife wants answers ksltv.com/local-news/n...
Months after a man was killed at a 'No Kings' march, no one has been charged. His wife wants answers
The widow of a beloved Utah fashion designer who was fatally shot during a June “No Kings” protest in Salt Lake City demanded Wednesday that someone be held accountable for her husband's death after m...
ksltv.com
October 29, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Months after a man was killed at a ‘No Kings’ march, no one has been charged. His wife wants answers ksltv.com/local-news/n...