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Kelton Wells

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Journalist with @pbsutah in Salt Lake City. 6X Emmy Winner. Politics nerd. Foodie. Music lover.

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Hi there! I’m not new to the journalism game, but after a decade+ in the biz I’m sharing the content I help create in a new way. Thanks for following along! I’ll be posting about the Utah stories, news, and info that have impact. And if you ever have a story idea, drop me a line! by @keltonreports

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Nailed it 🎬

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We can use all the help we can get— support PBS Utah by repping our swag, becoming a sustaining member, raising a PBS Kid, or getting lost in a good drama or doc.

Head to pbsutah.org/social (link in bio) to support

#PBSUtah #Bloopers #PledgeWeek #PublicMedia #NailedIt by @keltonreports

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We had an incredible event last Friday at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center where we watched Breaking the Deadlock: Truth Under Fire and talked about media literacy, A.I., and civic dialogue.

Thanks to Utah Humanities, the UCCC, @keltonreports and @zunigamedia for their help making this an impactful event. And a special thanks to all the guests for their candid questions and honest conversation!

Let’s do it again. taken in Utah Cultural Celebration Center by @keltonreports

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Utah Democrats have four choices in a congressional primary drawing national attention,. PBS Utah’s @journalistlauren breaks down who’s on the ballot, how they qualified, and the platforms each candidate is running on in Utah’s 1st Congressional District.

Follow us or head to pbsutah.org/utahinsight [link in bio] for more primary coverage.

#utpol #CD1 #UtahVoters by @keltonreports

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The June Republican primary is shaping up to be a big one in Utah – and two sitting members of Congress face challengers in newly drawn districts.

PBS Utah’s @journalistlauren gives a rundown of who’s on the ballot and what’s driving the races in Utah’s 2nd and 3rd Congressional Districts ahead of the primary election.

Follow us or head to pbsutah.org/utahinsight [link in bio] for more primary coverage.

#utpol #UTprimary #CD2 #CD3 #UtahVoters by @keltonreports

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Here is what Utah lawmakers plan to tackle over the next 45 days, during the 2026 Legislative Session. A few bills are already creating tension on Capitol Hill, with the legislature and courts at odds over proposed changes to the judiciary. PBS Utah hosts @keltonreports and @journalistlauren report from the Capitol. #utpol #utleg #utah by @keltonreports

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Utah lawmakers are looking ahead to a potential Supreme Court ruling on a congressional map fight, after meeting this week for a special session where the legislature changed election deadlines, condemned the judiciary, and repealed a controversial union law. @keltonreports and @journalistlauren sat in on the session and got insight from both sides of the debate.

Stay informed with PBS Utah: Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube or head to pbsutah.org/utahinsight [link in bio] for more coverage of Utah politics and government.

#utpol #Redistricting #UtahLegislature by @keltonreports

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Statistics show Utah kids are falling behind when it comes to reading, and Gov. Spencer Cox is willing to spend quite a bit of money to help them catch up. His proposed budget for next year has millions of dollars earmarked to improve childhood literacy in the state. PBS Utah’s Kelton Wells breaks down the numbers.

#UtahEducation #ChildhoodLiteracy #ReadingMatters by @keltonreports

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🗳️ BREAKING: Utah’s 2026 Congressional Maps Selected Just Before Midnight
A pivotal decision was made as a Utah judge chose new district boundaries for the upcoming 2026 elections. What does this mean for voters and representation? PBS Utah’s Kelton Wells breaks it down.

For more head to www.kuer.org/politics-government/2025-11-11/utah-judge-picks-plaintiffs-congressional-map-over-one-favored-by-gop-lawmakers [link in bio]

#UtahPolitics #Redistricting #CongressionalMaps #PBSUtah #Election2026 #VotingMatters #PoliticalNews #UtahNews #CivicEngagement #KeltonWells #DistrictMaps #MidnightDecision #DemocracyInAction #UtahElections #NewsUpdate #YouShouldKnow by @keltonreports

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The Utah Republican Party wants to put the future of Prop 4 and the new congressional boundaries BACK in the hands of Utah voters. They filed paperwork with Lt. Governor Deidre Henderson's office yesterday to start that process. PBS Utah's Kelton Wells breaks it all down.

Be sure to watch The Hinckley Report on Friday for expert analysis on this story and other political headlines of the week. Youtube.com@pbsutah [link in bio]

#UtahPolitics #UTpol #Prop4 #Redistricting #UtahVoters #BallotInitiative #GovernmentTransparency #PoliticalNews #PBSUtah #TheHinckleyReportPBS #CivicEngagement #UtahGOP #UtahDemocrats #UtahLegislature #PublicMedia #LocalNews #PoliticalAccountability #VotingRights #UtahNews #UtahGovernment by @keltonreports

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📍 Redistricting in Utah: What You Need to Know

PBS Utah’s Kelton Wells reports on the Utah Legislature’s recent special session, where lawmakers approved new congressional boundaries amid ongoing legal challenges. The new map — known as Map C — introduces statistical fairness requirements, but critics say it may weaken the voter-approved Proposition 4, which aimed to curb partisan gerrymandering.

Leave your thoughts on this ongoing issue in the comments.

#PBSUtah #UtahPolitics #Redistricting #UtahLegislature #Prop4 #Gerrymandering #UtahNews #SpecialSession #MapC #DemocracyInAction #CivicEngagement #LocalNews #UtahCourtCase by @keltonreports

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Latter-day Saints in Utah and beyond are remembering the legacy of their former leader, President Russell M. Nelson. The 17th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints passed away at his home in Salt Lake City over the weekend. In this tribute video, church members reflect on his remarkable journey—from pioneering heart surgeon to global spiritual leader. For more information about planned funeral services, visit the link in our bio.

#RussellMNelson #PresidentNelson #LDSChurch #ChurchOfJesusChrist #LatterDaySaints #FaithLeader #SpiritualLegacy #ProphetOfGod #HonoringPresidentNelson #RememberingPresidentNelson #LegacyOfFaith #LifeOfService #HeartSurgeonToProphet #GlobalFaithLeader #FaithAndHealing #InMemoriam #SaltLakeCity #UtahFaithCommunity #UtahRemembers by @keltonreports

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