Daniel Woodruff
@danielmwoodruff.bsky.social
Reporter/Anchor at KSL-TV in Salt Lake City, UT
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
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...
NEW: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will announce a new First Presidency today during a special broadcast at 1 p.m. today.
October 14, 2025 at 3:38 PM
NEW: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will announce a new First Presidency today during a special broadcast at 1 p.m. today.
Funeral services for President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will begin soon at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City. Watch our special coverage here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=Zv9G...
October 7, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Funeral services for President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will begin soon at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City. Watch our special coverage here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=Zv9G...
My favorite Robert Redford movie — All The President’s Men (1976). The actor died at his Utah home today at age 89 www.ksl.com/article/5137...
September 16, 2025 at 1:53 PM
My favorite Robert Redford movie — All The President’s Men (1976). The actor died at his Utah home today at age 89 www.ksl.com/article/5137...
Due to a law passed in Utah a few years ago, mugshots are typically not available to the public. But Gov. Cox’s office made an exception and released this photo of Tyler Robinson, who’s suspected of shooting and killing Charlie Kirk at UVU this week.
September 12, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Due to a law passed in Utah a few years ago, mugshots are typically not available to the public. But Gov. Cox’s office made an exception and released this photo of Tyler Robinson, who’s suspected of shooting and killing Charlie Kirk at UVU this week.
BREAKING: FBI director says the person of interest who was arrested has now been released. The shooter who killed Charlie Kirk is still at large.
September 11, 2025 at 12:13 AM
BREAKING: FBI director says the person of interest who was arrested has now been released. The shooter who killed Charlie Kirk is still at large.
Utah Valley University in Orem will be closed until Monday following the shooting death of Charlie Kirk, officials announced. All classes, events, and admin operations are suspended.
September 10, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Utah Valley University in Orem will be closed until Monday following the shooting death of Charlie Kirk, officials announced. All classes, events, and admin operations are suspended.
“Emotions are still all over the place, but I’m real grateful for the community and just everything coming together for these two fallen officers’ families…The prayers are much felt.” I spoke with the son of Deputy Mike Allred, who was shot on duty ksltv.com/local-news/p...
August 30, 2025 at 12:38 AM
“Emotions are still all over the place, but I’m real grateful for the community and just everything coming together for these two fallen officers’ families…The prayers are much felt.” I spoke with the son of Deputy Mike Allred, who was shot on duty ksltv.com/local-news/p...
As a miles-long procession made its way through Box Elder County today carrying the body of Tremonton Garland Police Sgt. Lee Sorensen, community members lined both sides of the road to pay their respects ksltv.com/local-news/n...
August 29, 2025 at 11:36 PM
As a miles-long procession made its way through Box Elder County today carrying the body of Tremonton Garland Police Sgt. Lee Sorensen, community members lined both sides of the road to pay their respects ksltv.com/local-news/n...
BREAKING: The Utah Supreme Court has overturned the execution warrant for Ralph Menzies, who was set to be put to death by firing squad. The court said: "Menzies’s vascular dementia and its progressive effects call into question whether he remains competent to be executed." #utpol
August 29, 2025 at 9:17 PM
BREAKING: The Utah Supreme Court has overturned the execution warrant for Ralph Menzies, who was set to be put to death by firing squad. The court said: "Menzies’s vascular dementia and its progressive effects call into question whether he remains competent to be executed." #utpol
BREAKING: Utah legislative leaders say they will move ahead to redraw the congressional districts after a judge gave them 30 days to do so, although they said they will still seek to have the ruling put on hold. Statement below from Senate President Stuart Adams and House Speaker Mike Schultz #utpol
August 28, 2025 at 7:39 PM
BREAKING: Utah legislative leaders say they will move ahead to redraw the congressional districts after a judge gave them 30 days to do so, although they said they will still seek to have the ruling put on hold. Statement below from Senate President Stuart Adams and House Speaker Mike Schultz #utpol
Wounded deputy helped warn other officers during Tremonton shooting ksltv.com/local-news/w...
August 20, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Wounded deputy helped warn other officers during Tremonton shooting ksltv.com/local-news/w...
NEW: The Salt Lake Plaza Hotel will close November 1 and be demolished, the real estate arm of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (which owns it) announced today. The downtown site will be converted to a parking lot ahead of the open house of the Salt Lake Temple in 2027.
August 19, 2025 at 8:44 PM
NEW: The Salt Lake Plaza Hotel will close November 1 and be demolished, the real estate arm of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (which owns it) announced today. The downtown site will be converted to a parking lot ahead of the open house of the Salt Lake Temple in 2027.
UPDATE: 3 homes and multiple vehicles were damaged in a West Jordan fire ksltv.com/environment/...
August 18, 2025 at 5:35 AM
UPDATE: 3 homes and multiple vehicles were damaged in a West Jordan fire ksltv.com/environment/...
Wind is really fanning the #monroecanyonfire in central Utah today. Just a few minutes ago, these smoke plumes weren’t even visible. Firefighters have dealt with strong wind the last few days, with red flag conditions expected through Thursday.
August 5, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Wind is really fanning the #monroecanyonfire in central Utah today. Just a few minutes ago, these smoke plumes weren’t even visible. Firefighters have dealt with strong wind the last few days, with red flag conditions expected through Thursday.
NEW: As the Monroe Canyon Fire burns in central Utah, evacuation orders for the town of Burrville and the nearby Water Clover RV Park have been lifted ksltv.com/local-news/m...
August 5, 2025 at 1:07 AM
NEW: As the Monroe Canyon Fire burns in central Utah, evacuation orders for the town of Burrville and the nearby Water Clover RV Park have been lifted ksltv.com/local-news/m...