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Snow is caked to the roads all along the Wasatch Front...giving snow plows plenty of ground to cover.
Joining me live is Mitch Shaw with the Utah Department of Transportation.
Snowy roads have caused dozens of crashes in Utah today...causing long delays all along the Wasatch Front.
Joining me live is Lt. Cameron Roden with the Utah Highway Patrol.
The on-again off-again Federal Employee Buyout is ON again. ABC News Correspondent Ben Siegel joins us live...
President Trump just got done with a press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benajmin Netanyahu ... where he said the U-S will take over the Gaza Strip.
U of U law professor Amos Guiora joins me live.
The worst US air disaster in a generation...
Officials are currently looking into what could have caused n Army Black Hawk helicopter and passenger jetliner collide above DC... sending both aircraft into the Potomac River.
Here to give us some insight is Ben Tidswell... our KSL chopper 5 pilot.
The fans have spoken... and the Utah Hockey Club has listened.
Wasatch is out... and the Utah Outlaws is back in the running for a permanent hockey team name.
Joining me live is Utah Hockey Club Insider Cole Bagley.
Ogden City is launching a new AI assistant... that will provide residents with 24/7 interactive chat services.
It's name... is Archie.
Joining me live is Ogden City's Director of communications Mike McBride.
Jeff Caplan spoke with Utah Sen. John Curtis to ask about multiple topics, including how he feels about a TikTok ban and how President Trump's inauguration has changed the talk about that social media platform. Curtis also discussed the freezing of federal money for grants and a federal employee buy-out. Finally, Curtis addresses Trump's Department of Health nominee.
KSL's Top Story:
State lawmakers will decide whether kids can use their phones in school. A just introduced bill... would ban cellphones at public schools statewide.
We have team coverage ... eye on the hill ... let's begin with KSL NewsRadio's Eric Cabrera. He joins us live.
A controversial call against the Bills on Sunday has some people asking... is the NFL rigged in the Chiefs favor?
Joining me live is KSL Sports anchor Sam Farnsworth.
Soon as Donald Trump became President ... it started again. Just like the old days... your phone would constantly hit you with fresh notifications ... and once ...we're experiencing news at the speed of light.
ABC News Political Analyst Steve Roberts joins us from Washington after the blur of week
A piece of legislation that would ban all transgender-related surgery for inmates got a favorable vote from a Utah House Committee today.
Representative Karianne Lisonbee sponsored the bill.
After weeks of wildfires... rain and snow is expected to move into Southern California.
While it may bring relief to fire crews... officials say it could trigger a different disaster entirely.
Joining me live is ABC News Correspondent Alex Stone.
A federal judge has issued a preliminary injection against the Utah High School Activities Association today... over a rule that kept some foreign exchange students from playing high school sports.
Joining me live is Amy Donaldson... an Executive Producer with KSL Podcasts..
We're learning about a list of security failures that occurred during the truck attack in New Orleans early New Year's Day.
Joining me live is Retired Senior Secret Service Agent Don Mihalek
The Cougars are in San Antonio... prepping for the Alamo Bowl against Colorado.
Joining me live is BYU Insider Matt Baiamonte.
BYU is hoping to get its 11th win of the season... against Colorado at the Alamo Bowl tomorrow.
Joining me live is BYU Insider Mitch Harper.
The holidays have gifted movie lovers with a bunch of new releases this week.
Joining me live is co-host of the KSL Movie Show, Andy Farnsworth.
Update with Wisconsin PD on Abundant Life Christian School shooting; Retired FBI agent Greg Rogers on the irregularities in this shooting compared to others
A meeting in Kaysville got heated this morning over the Davis County Commissions decision to put a code blue warming center in the middle of town.
KSL TV's Mike Anderson was at the meeting.
Boeing workers returning to work tomorrow could be met with a massive layoff.
Joining me live is ABC News Correspondent Alex Stone.
If you were listening in to Inside Sources today... you may have noticed things sounded a little different.
Joining me now live is one of the new hosts of Inside Sources... you'll recognize his voice... Taylor Morgan.
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter point this afternoon.
Joining me live is DMBA certified financial planner Shane Stewart.
After years in court... yesterday... Attorney General Sean Reyes handed over his calendar ... to the KSL Investigative Team. Which means it was a very long night for Annie Knox.
President Biden addressed the nation about the Trump victory today.
I want to ask about his comments... but first... ABC News White House Reporter Molly Nagle is live with us..
As voters continue to stream into poll stations this afternoon... they're also streaming out... giving us our first exit polls.
Joining me live is host of Inside Sources Boyd Matheson.
If you missed the chance to register to vote in this election... it's not too late!
KSL NewsRadio's Andy Cupp discusses how you can still register and vote today.
Trying to stay to date on the breaking news and constant election updates can be overwhelming...
Luckily... you can find everything you need to know today online... and on KSL NewsRadio's socials.
Joining me live is our Digital Director Kira Hoffelmeyer.
We're deep into the last frantic hours of the Presidential campaign. As you've heard both candidates are flying around in Michigan ...and Pennsylvania... before heading home late tonight.
Joining us live ... ABC News Political Analyst Steve Roberts.
Arizona's Attorney General is looking into whether Donald Trump's comments about Representative Liz Cheney broke the law.
Joining me live is Phoenix news reporter Balin Overstolz... with our sister station KTAR.
The Supreme Court is faced with cases that could create major ripples in the election for some states... just days before Election Day.
Joining me live is KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas.
It's well documented Donald Trump has been indicted 34 times. I can't even keep count of how many trials are looming. So what hasppens to all of that if he wins?
ABC News Legal Analyst Royal Oakes joins us live. So? What happens?
Police say they are close to identifying the person who set fire to ballot boxes in Portland.
Joining me live is ABC News Correspondent Alex Stone.
We've talked a lot about Amendments this election cycle... but one you may not have heard as much about is Amendment C.
This Amendment addresses the election of county sheriffs in Utah.
Joining me live is Kane County Sheriff Tracy Glover.
Canyon School District is announcing new safety measures... following the fatal stabbing of a student in August.
Joining me live is Jeff Haney with the Canyon School District.
Police have arrested the wife and the mother-in law of a man shot and killed at a home in American Fork... saying that they conspired to murder him.
Joining me live is KSL TV's Dan Rascon
Several Utah dairy farms are in quarantine... after state officials found cases of avian flu.
Joining me live is state veterinarian Dr. Daniel Christensen.
Some parts of Utah could see up to a foot of snow after this storm comes through the state.
KSL Meteorologist Kevin Eubank joins us live with more on this incoming storm
The doctor charged in the death of Friends star Matthew Perry... pleaded guilty this afternoon.
Joining me live is ABC News Correspondent Alex Stone.
The USU Aggies are heading to the Pac-12 for the 2026 season. Joining me live is USU Athletic Director Diana Sabau
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Now that today's hearing is over... the State Supreme Court gets to decide the fate of Amendment D. The one that would let the legislature make changes to citizen-led ballot initiatives.
And it's not the only Amendment in Court today. We have team coverage... lawsuits over changing Utah's consitution.
We begin with Amendment D ... KSL Newsradio's Adam Small was at the high court hearing.
A state supreme court judge is still considering whether votes on Amendment D should be counted this November.
Where does that leave our county clerks?
Joining me live is Salt Lake County Clerk Lannie Chapman.
KSL's Top Story
Thousands of frontline workers at U of U health want more money, better scheduling and a place to park their cars on campus.
Two state amendments that will be on your ballot this November landed in court today.
Joining me live is KSL at Night co host Adam Gardiner
... and perhaps you've heard... the National Register is declaring Little Cottonwood Canyon as a Historic Climbing Area. After the official announcement in a couple hours... local officials will celebrate.... with a hike.
This is the first time a recreational climbing area... has received an historic designation.
Joining us live... Julia Geisler... Executive director of the Salt Lake Climbers Alliance.
This Wednesday... the lawsuits against Amendment D and Amendment A will both be in court.
But what about those amendments that aren't part of lawsuits?
Joining me live is KSL at Night co-host Maura Carabello
California has slapped Exxon Mobil with a lawsuit... for lying to people about plastic recycling.
Joining me live is ABC News Correspondent Alex Stone.
A new transformers movie is in theaters today... no Megan Fox though.
Transformers One... is animated.
Joining me live is ABC News Entertainment Correspondent Jason Nathanson.
You know those loud booming noises that rocked the Salt Lake Valley earlier this afternoon?
Turns out... the weather we're having today could be part of the reason they were so loud.
Joining me live to help us understand this is Jon Meyer with the Utah Climate Center.
The DOW closed at a new record high this afternoon... topping 42-thousand for the first time ever.
Joining me live is the president of Gygi Capital Management... Gary Gygi.
Here's the latest in the case of rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs: his $50 million bail was denied for the second time by a federal judge on Wednesday, following his arrest on sex trafficking and racketeering charges. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas addresses why his bail was denied and what's next for Combs.
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Up on Capitol Hill.... things got hot today.... at a hearing that was supposed to be about the Super Tuesday fiasco. All the chaos on Republican caucus night.
Long lines... website and registration problems... even reports of people giving up and going home... still haven't been addressed by lawmakers. And they won't be addressed today.
Eye on the Hill. Let's begin our team coverage with KSL NewsRadio's Becky Bruce.
Today was the Utah Hockey Club's first-ever media day. Joining me live is Utah Hockey Insider Cole Bagley.
KSLAN's Adam Gardiner about the explosions of walkie talkies in Lebanon, just a day after the pager explosion that killed several and injured thousands
The fed cut the interest rate for the first time since the early days of the COVID pandemic.
Joining me live is DMBA financial planner Gerika Espinoza
Utah's Elections Office says they've found vote discrepancies in Utah County.
The Lieutenant Governor's Office says there were at least 19 extra ballots scanned during the Primary... thanks to a new in-person voting method.
Joining me live is Utah County Clerk Aaron Davidson.
We're learning more about the man suspected of trying to assassinate former President Donald Trump.
Joining me live is ABC News Legal Analyst Royal Oakes.
All bets are off. Just hours after a federal judge gave the green light for gambling on US elections... it was put on hold by a federal appeals court.
Joining me live is KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas
The Emmys are back this Sunday.
Joining us live with a preview on who's big, and who's expected to win... is ABC News Entertainment Correspondent Jason Nathanson.
33-thousand Boeing machinist walked off the job today.
Joining me live is ABC News Correspondent Alex Stone.
The fight over a constitutional amendment that will appear on Utahns November ballots... is not over.
Lawmakers say they will appeal a judges decision to side with the plaintiffs who argued the amendments language was misleading... voiding the amendment.
Joining me live is KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas.
Road rage continues to plague Utah drivers... even after new legislation targeting the crime.
We've reported on 4 cases of road rage since the beginning of September. Just this morning... a case of road rage in Taylorsville led to shots being fired.
Joining me live is Lieutenant Cameron Roden with the Utah Highway Patrol.
A Utah judge sided against lawmakers this morning... calling out the language of Amendment D which determines who has the last say on citizen initiatives.
The judge says the ballot question for the amendment will be voided on the November ballot.
Joining me live is Laura Lewis with Mormon Woman for Ethical Government.
Tthe mountain lion that was sauntering through Lehi neighborhoods this week.... has now been put down.
KSL NewsRadio's Heather Peterson has details.
Schools and teachers are mandatory reporters for any signs of possible child abuse. So what happens when the kids are pulled out of school to be taught at home?
KSL TV's Garna Mejia has been covering these stories and is looking into this concern. She joins me now live.
State wildlife officials have euthanized a mountain lion spotted wandering around Lehi for several few days.
Joining me live is Scott Root with the Division of Wildlife Resources.
The other day we reported that police departments are experimenting with Artificial Intelligence. For instance... if somebody drives their car onto your lawn.... the police report might be written by AI.
ABC News Legal Analyst Royal Oakes joins us live.
The US Army scolded former President Donald Trump's campaign this afternoon for what happened at the Arlington National Cemetery earlier this week.
An Army spokesperson says an employee told the campaign about the laws prohibiting political activity at the cemetery... but was pushed aside
Joining me live is KSL at Night Co Host Leah Murray
Travel experts are bracing for an extra busy Labor Day weekend.
Joining me live is John Gleason with the Utah Department of Transportation.
Bryan Kohberger's lawyers are in court today trying to persuade a judge to move his trial.
Kohberger is accused of killing four University of Idaho students in 2022.
ABC News Correspondent Alex Stone has the story.
The Salt Lake City Council has given their stamp of approval for plans that could completely transform downtown Salt Lake City.
Joining me live is KSL at Night co-host Taylor Morgan
Imagine you're on an outing with your co-workers... hiking in the mountains.... and they leave you behind.
It happened to a Colorado guy left behind on a mountaintop.
Joining me live is ABC News Correspondent Alex Stone.
The Supreme Court has decided to keep the block on Biden's new student loan forgiveness plan
Joining me live is KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas.
The White House is pushing back after Mark Zuckerberg said Facebook was pressured during the pandemic, to censor COVID-19 content.
Joining Jeff Caplan live is ABC News Correspondent Jay O'Brien.
KSL's Top Story:
Hundreds of Utah's were at the capitol today ... chanting and waving signs
They were rallying about ballot initiatives.
KSL NewsRadio's Eric Cabrera was there and has the details.
As the two presidential nominees prepare for their first debate as party nominees... the disagreements have already begun.
Joining me live is KSL At Night co-host Rusty Cannon
The largest proposed grocery store merger in U.S. history is going to court.
Kroger and Albertsons will be battling it out against the Federal Trade Commission to complete the merger... after the FTC sued to block it.
ABC News Correspondent Derricke Dennis says the FTC wants more time to investigate the merger.
KSL's Top Story:
A popular public shooting range in Kaysville will be closed to the public.. after this weekend. It'll still be open for police training. And a lot of local gun owners... are furious.
The government says part of the reason why rent is so high... is thanks to this software company.
The Department of Justice has accused RealPage of helping landlords hike rent... in cities across the country.
Joining me live is KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas.
We're hearing from the pilot accused of trying to crash an Alaska Airlines passenger jet... two days after taking psychedelic mushrooms.
Joining me live is ABC News Correspondent Alex Stone.
The Democratic Convention ended with balloons .. music ... and a beaming Kamala Harris inviting her family ...and the Walz klan up on the stage.... to rapturous applause
Joining me live is ABC News Correspondent Perry Russom.
Looks like the long awaited rate cut... is finally coming this September.
This morning... Fed Chair Jerome Powell said that the time has come.
Joining me live is DMBA Certified Financial Planner Shane Stewart.
The Utah Legislature meets tomorrow in a special session to discuss citizen-led ballot initiatives.The session is in response to a state supreme court ruling that says Utahns have the right to reform government with these initiatives. Mormon Women for Ethical Government were plaintiffs in that case brought to the supreme court.
Utah has filed a lawsuit to the US Supreme Court... challenging federal control over millions of acres of public land.
Joining me live is University of Utah Law professor at University of Utah John Ruple
We are heading into the second night of the DNC, where we can expect a speech from former President Barack Obama along with the ceremonial roll call to nominate Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee for the 2024 race.
Joining me live is ABC News Correspondent Em Winn
Multiple GOP nominees, including Governor Spencer Cox, have requested a legislative audit of the signature-gathering process conducted by the Davis County Clerk's office.
The Davis County Clerk's office was the one to verify the signatures that got Cox on the primary ballot.
Joining me live is Davis County Clerk Brian McKenzie.
Salt Lake County Council is proposing a 507-million dollar bond to address homelessness. If they pass it... it'll be up to the public to place their vote this November.
Joining me live is KSL at Night co-host Taylor Morgan.
Steve Robinson is the Vice Provost for Enrollment Management. He says their new program, Utah direct, will allow them to approach students directly.
The price of your Easter chocolate shot way up last year, but it has come down since. Utah chocolate makers are riding out the price spike felt ‘round the world.
KSL NewsRadio's Brian Champagne found out there are about a half dozen reasons the price isn’t dropping any time soon.
It's been an eventful last few weeks in US politics. Let's check in with our presidential candidates and their running mates
Joining me live is ABC News Correspondent Perry Russom.
KSL's Top Story;
The trees are rustling... the sun is missing.... as thunderstorms rumble onto the Wasatch Front. A look at what to expect.
KSL Newsradio's Aimee Cobabe joins us live with a look at what's happening
25 years ago... a tornado swept through downtown Salt Lake City.
KSL NewsRadio's Maria Shilaos was right here in the newsroom when that happened... and she's here with me live to talk about her experience.
We all know that canceling subscriptions can be kind of a nightmare...
Well.. the federal government unveiled proposals to make that whole process easier.
Joining me live is ABC News Correspondent... Alex Stone.
The Phil Lyman campaign is asking ballot printing be paused until the Utah Supreme Court decides on his pending court case contesting the primary election results.
Joining me live is KSL at Night's Leah Murray.
Donald Trump will be interviewed by Elon Musk tonight. Don't bother with the TV... it's on X.
ABC News Correspondent Perry Russom joins us live from Washington.
As school resumes in much of the country the great debate: Should students have cell phones?
Joining me live is ABC News Correspondent Alex Stone
It's a family face-off in the box office.
Blake Lively is starring in a new drama expected to be a hit this weekend... meanwhile her husband is still riding the high from Marvel's Deadpool and Wolverine.
Joining me live is ABC News Entertainment Correspondent Jason Nathanson.
The men's Olympic basketball final is tomorrow.
All of America's star players will hit the court against the French... among them... former Jazz player Rudy Gobert.
Joining me live is Jazz Insider Ben Anderson.
We're learning more about the teen suspects accused of plotting a terrorist attack at a Taylor Swift concern in Austria.
Joining me is ABC News Crime and Terrorism Analyst Brad Garrett.
Utah's highest court will take up the case of Colby Jenkins... who is still insisting that he might have won the 2nd Congressional District primary.
Joining me is KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas.
A second cafeteria worker is speaking out about the death of Gavin Peterson... who died earlier this month after he was allegedly starved and abused by family members for years.
She says she was desperate to get help for the 12-year-old... but DCFS fell short.
Joining me live is KSL TV's Garna Mejia... who has been following this story closely.
Salt Lake City is one step closer... to an underground rail line connecting the east and west side.
Joining me now live is KSL at Night Co Host Maura Carabello.
We're learning more about what led up January's Alaska Airlines mid-flight blowout.
Federal investigators holding a two-day hearing to understand how the accident happened.
Joining me live is ABC News Correspondent Alex Stone.
A former BYU athlete has made it to the Olympic podium.
Kenneth Rooks won silver in the Men's 3000 meter Steeplechase in Paris this afternoon.
Joining me live is Co-host of cougar nation... Matt Baiamonte.
Over 16,000 flights have been canceled today... as tropical storm Debby continues to pelt the east coast.
Joining me live is ABC News Correspondent Alex Stone.
The stock market saw its biggest daily drop since 2022... with the DOW plunging over 1-thousand points.
Joining me live is DMBA Financial Advisor Gerika Espinoza
A former BYU track star has qualified for the men's steeplechase final at the Paris Olympics.
Joining me live is BYU Insider Mitch Harper.
Several counties are pausing their recount in the second congressional race... after happening upon some ballot problems.
KSL at Night co-host Leah Murray breaks down what happened.
There's been an rise in cancer in younger generations... that's according to new data from the American Cancer Society.
Joining me live to break it down is ABC News Correspondent Alex Stone.
KSL's Top Story:
A pause on Utah's restrictive abortion ban will stay in place for now.
The Utah Supreme Court has allowed a temporary injunction to remain in place.
We have team coverage on the ruling ... and reactions from both sides.
Utah's Supreme Court is keeping the injunction on Utah's abortion trigger law. That means...for now...abortions are still allowed up until 18 weeks.
An historic prison swap with Russia has led to the return of two wrongly detained American citizens.
Joining me live is ABC News Correspondent Jay O'brien
Smith Entertainment Group announced their purchase of the South Towne Mall today... expanding on their original plans to construct a hockey training facility at the center. They say for now... the mall will continue to stay open.
We spoke with Brennan Platt, an economics professor at BYU about how malls have changed over the past 40 years... and where their future lies.
Federal lawmakers are coming after the World Anti-Doping Agency... over an investigation it did on several Chinese Olympic swimmers in 2021.
Last week... the IOC had Utah sign a contract to host the 2034 Olympics... that would help WADA to get the investigation dropped.
Joining me live is KSL at Night co-host Rusty Cannon.
We're hearing for the first time from the sister of Gavin Peterson... a 12-year-old boy from West Haven who died this month after years of alleged abuse and malnourishment.
Joining me live is KSL TV's Garna Mejia... who has been following this story closely.
Delta is out half a billion dollars... thanks to the global crowdstrike outage that landed flights.
The airline says it's coming for the tech company to seek compensation.
Joining me live is ABC News Correspondent Alex Stone.
The Fed decided to keep interest rates steady this afternoon... but hinted in a cut as soon as September
Joining me live is DMBA financial advisor Shane Stewart.
The 2024 Paris Olympics are officially underway. The opening ceremony was held today along the banks of the River Seine.
Joining us now live from Paris is KSL NewsRadio's Kira Hoffelmeyer.
The federal government is taking a long hard look at Delta's flight cancellations this past week.
After the computer meltdown last week... the FAA wants to make sure passengers got the treatment they deserved.
Joining me live is ABC News Correspondent Alex Stone.
We're live this afternoon from Washington Square Park... counting down the hours until the historic announcement about the 2034 winter Olympic games.
Joining me here live is Bill Schuffenhauer
Hundreds of businesses are still dealing with the ramifications of the global outage that wreaked havoc on flights, hospitals, banks and more this morning.
Joining me live is ABC News Technology reporter Mike Dobuski
Governor Spencer Cox has changed his tune. He announced this morning in his monthly news conference that he will be voting for Trump this election... instead of writing in a candidate.
Joining me live is Democratic Gubernatorial candidate... Brian King.
President Biden says he is returning the campaign trail next week... disputing rumors that he was ready to step down from the race.
Joining me live is Scott Howell... former Utah Senate minority leader and Utah's Biden-Harris surrogate.
and the two big headlines in the Presidential Race. First... the Trump speech last night. Or two speeches. ABC News Corresopndent Em Nguyen
Immigration is a big focus today in Milwaukee... on day two of the Republican National Convention.
Talk show host Mike Broomhead is in Milwaukee. He hosts the Mike Broomhead Show on our sister station K-T-A-R in Phoenix.
In Milwaukee... it's a love fest... as republican convention delegates embrace... the new running mate.
ABC news correspondent Jim Ryan has been talking to them in Milwaukee.
It's Day one of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee... and ABC News Correspondent... Jim Ryan is there.
He is joining us live...
And we're covering the judge's decision to dismiss the Mar-a-Lago documents case against former President Trump. This morning Judge Aileen Cannon ruled the use of a special prosecutor was unconstitutional.
Joining me live is former U-S Attorney for Utah John Huber.
Death Valley is heating up next week... and might just hit the highest temperature ever recorded on earth. ABC News Correspondent Alex Stone is watching the thermometer.
President Biden is sitting down for an exclusive interview with ABC News this evening.
Joining me live is ABC News Correspondent Derricke Dennis.
After a woman drowned in Little Dell Reservoir last night... experts are encouraging everyone to take precautions when they recreate this holiday.
Cassidy Hadden... Utah's Drowning Prevention Coalition chair says most of of the safety issues occur in natural bodies of water... like lakes and rivers.
President Biden is set to meet with Democratic Governors... admist concerns about his candidcay.
Joining me live is ABC News Correspondent Jay O Brien.
In a ruling that went relatively under the radar... the Supreme Court sided with social media's right to free speech.
Joining me live is KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas on the decision we missed while we were focusing on the presidential immunity verdict
What will the firing of Utah State Head football coach Blake Anderson mean for the players?
Here's KSL Sports reporter Mitch Harper...
Former President Donald Trump's sentencing in the hush money trial is being delayed as the judge weighs the impacts of the Supreme Court's ruling on presidential immunity.
Joining me live to weigh in is ABC News Investigative Reporter Peter Charalambous
Today's city council meeting marks a key milestone for the Downtown Revitalization Plan proposed by the Smith Entertainment Group.
President of the Salt Lake Committee for the Games Fraser Bullock thinks the revitalization will be an investment in the future.
The big decision we're all talking about today... the Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling giving former president's immunity.
Joining me live is ABC News Legal Analyst... Royal Oakes.
We're still waiting on results for the CD2 race against Celeste Maloy and Colby Jenkins.
Joining me live in the studio is KSL at Night Co-host Rusty Cannon.
President Biden is making moves to reassure Democrats after his performance at last week's debate.
Joining me live is ABC News Correspondent Jay O-Brien.
A new organ-saving technology is being used by Intermountain Health. They say this is the first program of its kind in Utah.
Medical Director of Hepatologist at Intermountain Healthcare Dr. Richard Gilroy joined me on Utah's Noon News to discuss the details of this program.
We've been following along closely with Utah's national candidates in this primary election... but there have been a couple of close races in the state senate and house.
Joining me live is KSL at Night co-host Adam Gardiner.
A critical decision revolving around abortion in Idaho was posted on the Supreme Court's website today... before their official ruling.
According to this document... the court is expected to allow emergency abortions in Idaho.
Joining me live is KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas
This morning... Utah Olympic Officials made a presentation to the IOC. The International Olympic Committee.
The guy who wrote the 5-thousand page olympic bid is Darren Hughes. He says... one of the topics they discussed was the technology they're hoping to have by the time the games return in 10 years.
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The Primary Election. Voters are voting. Reporters are reporting.... and we'll bring you special team coverage all afternoon. Let's start with KSL Newsradio’s Aimee Cobabe outside a polling place at Trolley Square....
Election fraud is a big concern here in Utah.
KSL TV's investigative team looked into real cases over the last decade. Turns out that it does happen... but it's not common.
Joining me live is KSL TV Investigator Daniella Rivera..
Early voting numbers yesterday showed Utah County lagging behind the rest of the state. But they've since picked up.
Joining me now live is Josh Daniels with Trust Utah Elections. He's also the former Utah County Clerk.
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Residents near Lone Tree in Eagle Mountain can return home ... after they were advised to evacuate because of a 5 acre brush fire near the neighborhood.
Unified Fire now says the fire is completely contained.
KSL NewsRadio's Jessica Lowell is live with the latest.
The debate stage has been set for the first presidential debate of the year.
Independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr... will not be on it.
Joining me live is ABC News Correspondent Perry Russom
AI videos and photos are quickly making their way into local campaigns... leaving politicians to wonder if the risk could be worth the reward. KSL at Night co-host and political consultant Taylor Morgan joined Jeff to discuss.
A Utah woman says she's in a battle with Quick Quack car wash... after her car was pulled of the track during the automated car wash.. causing another car to hit her repeatedly.
What do you do? Get Gephardt.
Boeing's CEO is preparing to face a grilling by Congress tomorrow
Joining me live is ABC News Correspondent Jay O'brien.
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Thanks to Utah's new anti-DEI law... Weber State University is closing some cultural centers. KSL Newsradio's Aimee Cobabe with the story
It was a big week for the Supreme Court...
Joining us live is ABC News Legal Analyst... Royal Oakes.
Lieutenant Governor Diedre Henderson is asking Utahns to help former Utah congresswoman Mia Love... who's battling brain cancer.
She urged people to donate to a fund to help her pay for her treatments.
The Lt Governor is joining us live
This Sunday is Lloyd Newell's last time as the announcer for the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square's weekly "Music and the Spoken Word Program. He's been doing this for 34 years.
A big move from the Supreme Court today sided with Starbucks... against unionized employees.
Live with KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas
The Federal Aviation Administration says their agency was too "hands off" on Boeing... before the infamous case of that door plug that flew off the plane.
Joining me live is ABC News Correspondent... Alex Stone.
It's been a while. But Donald Trump was back on Capitol Hill today... meeting with Republican members of Congress. ABC News Correspondent Em Nguyen joins us live.
The Smith Entertainment Group has unveiled the temporary name for the N-H-L team... the Utah Hockey Club.
Joining me live is KSL Sports Hockey Insider... Jay Stevens.
Utah's all about big league sports these days... and that excitement could get even bigger.
FIFA announced today Salt Lake City was chosen as a possible training site for the 2026 World Cup.
Joining me live is Digital Sports Producer for KSL Sports... Chandler Holt.
You never want to see jetliners crashing into each other... even on the ground. That's why the NTSB is proposing some new technology.
ABC's Alex Stone joins us live. Alex... there've been a lot of close calls on runways.
Inflation is gone. There is no inflation. Gas and grocery prices are down... and consumer prices stayed right where they were the month before.
That's good news. But if you're waiting for an interest rate cut... well... the news isn't that great.
Joining me live is DMBA certified financial planner Shane Stewart.
KSL's Top Story:
Longtime Utah Sports announcer Steve Klauke was killed last night while he was walking Sandy. He was best-known as the radio play-by-play man.... for the Salt Lake Bees....
Police say a 14 year old fell into the water at Riverside Park in Provo this afternoon. The teen is reportedly out of the Provo River water now, and is doing ok.
Over the weekend, two other people died in fast moving streams.
Janna-Lee Holland with Provo Police joined Jeff Caplan live to discuss the incident and river safety.
The long-time voice of the Salt Lake Bees, Steve Klauke, has died.
Joining me live is Scotty G from the Hans and Scotty show on KSL Sports Zone.
The University of Utah's Prison Education Project ... has just admitted its first group of students from the State Correctional Facility.
Joining me live is Dr. Erin Castro... Associate Dean of student access and community engagement at the University of Utah.
Hunter Biden was found guilty on all counts in his federal gun case this morning.
Joining me live to break it all down is ABC News National Correspondent Steven Portnoy.
Matthew Hoover, the man convicted in the 2019 shooting and killing Provo City officer Joseph Shinners, has been sentenced to life in prison without parole.
When you diet, you read a lot of nutrition labels. How many calories? How much protein?
But there was a time when you’d never figure it out. As late as the 1970s, there was no such thing as a nutrition label. But sometimes one guy can make a world of difference.
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The family confirms a Lehi man has died .... after a road rage incident on Sunday.
We have multiple reporters covering two different road rage incidents. Our team coverage begins with KSL NewsRadio's Adam Small.
We've been reporting this afternoon on two deadly cases of road rage in Utah... just this week.
Joining me now live is Colonel Michael Rapich with the Utah Highway Patrol.
A new study found nearly half Americans are not convinced they should buy an electric vehicle... which could be a big problem for the Biden Administration.
ABC News Correspondent, Alex Stone joins me live...
With a stroke of his pen... President Biden has clamped a limit on immigration at the southern Border. Joining us live from Washington ABC News Correspondent Em Nguyen.
Hunter Biden and the first lady were in court today for jury selection in his federal gun crime trial.
Joining me live is ABC News Legal Analyst Royal Oakes.
Utah had two wildfires over the weekend. Both caused by ricochets. ABC's Alex Stone joins us live on what is clearly... another sign of summer.
On Wednesday, May 29, the jury in the Chad Daybell murder trial in Boise began their deliberations. KSL NewsRadio reporter Adam Small is in Boise, and spoke with Jeff live with the latest information.
The Utah Education Association has filed a lawsuit to stop a state voucher program from going into effect this fall.
The association wants to keep tax payer dollars in public schools.
Joining me live is KSL at Night co-host Maura Carabello.
Utah's new voucher program has been challenged... before it even begun.
The Utah Education Association filed a lawsuit against the program... to keep taxpayer dollars in public school.
Arizona has had a similar program for years...
Joining me live is Balin Overstolz... a reporter with KTAR News.
The jury spent more than four hours deliberating at the Trump hush money trial this afternoon.
ABC News Legal Analyst Royal Oakes joins us live.
Chad Daybell's children... Emma Murray and Garth Daybell... testified in defense of their father today.
Joining me live is KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas.
The Utah Department of Transportation is conducting a LIVE demonstration this afternoon... showing how aircraft can take off and land on a temporary vertiport.
Joining me live is Matthew Maass, UDOT's director of Aeronautics.
Unified Police identified the body recovered at Snowbird this morning... as 60-year-old Charles Esposito from Layton.
Here's Unified Police Sgt. Amee Race.
and the prosecution is done at the Trump Trial. ABC News Legal Analyst Royal Oakes joins us live...
There has been a major nationwide rincrease in measles this year... mostly affecting kids under 5 years old.
Joining me live is Dr. Andrew Pavia chief of Pediatric infectious diseases at U of U health.
Alexandra was diagnosed at age 8 with the degenerative disease that affects many systems of the body.
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The Salt Lake County prosecutor has cleared the officers who shot an armed man in Taylorsville last year...
AFter the officer-involved shooting... the D-A referred to the man shot as a "military veteran" calling to question this... are we making it harder for veterans to get the help they need by identifying them by veterans?
Joining me live is Former Executive Director of the Utah Department of Veteran AFfairs... Terry Schow
The man accused of killing a Utah toy maker last year in a drunk driving incident... was found guilty on all charges.
Joining me live is KSL TV's Garna Mejia.
The story of a haunting kidnapping and ransom case involving a 12 year old boy.
Joining me live is the host of the podcast... Art Rascon.
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson has reacted to the chaos of last night's house committee... calling it "not a good look."
Joining us live is Inside Sources Boyd Matheson.
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Six weeks after they started... the prosecution has rested its case against Chad Daybell.
But not without last minute drama from the Judge finding an error in the original indictment.
Team coverage ... begins with KSL NewsRadio's Eric Cabrera.
Are Tacos and Burritos sandwiches?
The hotly debated question was taken to actual court in Indiana... and it looks like a judge has made a ruling.
Working hard on the story... ABC News Correspondent Jason Nathanson.
The prosecution has rested in the trial of Chad Daybell... clearing the way for the defense to make its case.
Joining me live is KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas.
The house has just voted to approve the bill that forces the delivery of bombs to Israel... after President Biden paused the shipment.
Joining me live is ABC News Correspondent Em Nguyen.
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The entire world was supposed to be focused on Salt Lake City this fall. The U was supposed to host a debate between Biden and Trump... but looks like its not going to happen.
We have team coverage ... Utah's Presidential Debates ... we begin with KSL NewsRadio's Alexandrea Bonilla.
In an interview with MSNBC... Senator Mitt Romney says President Biden should have pardoned Donald Trump... when the Justice Department brought indictments against him.
Joining me live is KSL at Night co-hosts Taylor Morgan and the newest addition to the KSL at Night crew... Adam Gardiner.
Alpine School district says it's making an exception to their policy that has historically blocked memorial services from being held at graduation... in order to honor Samantha Corey who died from cancer earlier this year.
The Department of Justice says Boeing could be criminally charged for its door panel blow out... after violating an agreement they reached back in 2021.
All three major stock indexes closed at new record highs this afternoon.
Joining me live is DMBA Certified Financial Planner Gerika Espinoza.
The State Board of Education says it's still figuring out what it's going to do... when hundreds of millions of COVID relief money runs dry this September.
A record number of inmates at the Utah State Correctional Facility received their degree from the Salt Lake Community College this year.
Joining me live is Chris Bradbury... the Prison education Coordinator at SLCC.
Testimony of Donald Trump's former lawyer... Michael Cohen... continued this afternoon.
Joining me live to give us the latest is ABC News Correspondent Derricke Dennis.
You MIGHT... just MIGHT... get to enjoy the Northern Lights tonight in northern Utah.
NASA's Ambassador to Utah Patrick Wiggins is with me live.
Bryson Quinney was born with half a heart, and always knew he would need a heart transplant someday.
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Did you know there's a connection between NASA... and the way Utah's snowpack gets measured?
It's true. Jeff Deems is the chief technical officer at Airborne Snow Observatories... and he joins us live now on the KSL Newsline.
The Utah Film Commission announced it's one of the bids to host the film festival... and we imagine KSL Movie Show host Andy Farnsworth has some thoughts. He's with me now.
Senator Mitt Romney is endorsing a candidate for the 3rd Congressional District.
Joining me live is KSL at Night co-host Taylor Morgan.
The former roommate of the Idaho College students murdered in 2022... is speaking about when she found out about the killings.
On the witness stand at the Trump Trial... today... Stormy Daniels... facing cross examination about her alleged affair with the former President.
Joining me live is ABC News Investigative Reporter Peter Haralambous
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The body of Sergeant Bill Hooser ... has been brought home to Santaquin... just one day after he was killed in the line of duty.
Sgt. Bill Hooser died in the line of duty on Sunday, May 6, just outside Santaquin, Utah. On Monday, Jennie Taylor spoke with Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News about helping families who have lost a loved one in the line of duty. Her husband Major Brent Taylor was killed in Aghanistan in 2018.
We're covering the death of Sgt Bill Hooser...the officer killed in the line of duty early yesterday morning.
His brother Mike gave a tearful tribute to his fallen brother. He spoke for Bill's family saying Sgt Hooser died... a hero... doing a job that he loved.
Afu is a young athlete who started experiencing pain in his lower leg when he was 14 years old. Everyone attributed it to sports, but by the time football season rolled around, the pain hadn't gone away. His parents scheduled an MRI to identify the cause.
A name we haven't heard in years... is back in the headlines. Top Trump Aide Hope Hicks was on the witness stand at the Trump trial.
KSL Newsradio's Clayre Scott reports live from University of Utah filling us in on the protestors.
We heard from him this morning... and now here he is again with the latest update about the protest situation at the University of Utah.
After the arrests last night... and more Pro Palestinian protests promised at the U... and at USU... our coverage continues.
As we've been reporting... the Biden Administration is expected to ease federal restrictions on marijuana. Right now ... it's classified as a dangerous drug alongside heroin. With this change... it'll be reclassified as a less serious drug... akin to Tylenol with codeine.
Today in GOP news...
the Republican state convention starts tomorrow AND we have a move from Senator Mike Lee... where he endorsed Celeste Maloy's opponent.
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A bizarre confrontation over modesty ...has led to a woman in St. George... facing sexual battery charges
Utah State scientists are getting a big pat on the back from NASA... for keeping their head in the clouds.
An appeals court has overturned the rape convictions in New York... against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein.
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The team is live at The Delta Center for the NHL welcome party.
Crowds of people are still here at the Delta Center celebrating our new very own hockey team.
We're out here at the Delta Center... waiting as crowds roll in for the National Hockey Team welcome party.
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A much calmer situation at Granger High School now... hours after the Granite school district says an argument involving a gel pellet gun left three students with minor injuries.. And two other students in police custody.
Senator Mike Lee is expressing his DIS-approval of the series of foreign aid bills passed by the House this weekend... and is rallying efforts to "kill the bill."
Officials are trying to figure out why four planes got clearance to cross an ACTIVE runway at JFK airport last week.
The first witness David Pecker was on the stand again today in Trump's hush money trial....
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We're gonna spend nearly a billion.... but Before the move to Utah... Arizona's NHL team has a long history of draining the taxpayers
KSL Newsradio’s Aimee Cobabe with a look at a team that spent decades holding its hand out...
Utah's party conventions are going to be held this Saturday... and joining me live is is KSL at Night co-host and Political Consultant Taylor Morgan... who says this might be one of the most pivotal conventions Utah's had in decades.
Former BYU Cougar Zach Wilson is reportedly on his way to Colorado... traded from the New York Jets to the Denver Broncos.
Squeezed in among the foreign aid bills passed by the US House over the weekend... was a little measure that would ban Tik Tok. Or at least... force it's Chinese owners to sell the app.
Opening Arguments were fast... and the first witness has already been testifying at the Trump Trial in New York.
Parents were ready to protest in the Salt Lake City School District this morning... over the way elementary school children were going to be told about the new bathroom law.
the measure that requires students use the facility corresponding to their sex at birth.
Jury selection in Donald Trump's hush money trial is over.
A jury of 12 has been seated... with opening statements expected on Monday.
A little bit of the brand new Taylor Swift album. "Tortured Poets Department" kept Swifties up all night after its release... and an extra surprise at midnight.
There's only one person to dive into the album with... and that's KSL NewsRadio producer and our resident Taylor Swift Insider... Caitlyn Johnston...
On the news that we're finally getting an NHL team... Utahns weren't shy to express their excitement. But do the Coyote players feel the same way?
The man accused of killing four Idaho college students has finally given his alibi for the night of the murders.
Brian Kohberger says that in the early hours of November 13-th, 2022... he was on a hike.
Utah's been preparing to welcome an NHL team to Salt Lake City well before the Coyotes were rumored to move here.
A big part of that was a bill introduced this session to make it happen... we've been calling it the NHL bill.
It's official. Utah's getting an NHL team. The Phoenix Coyotes will become the Utah Something or Others. Ryan Smith is already selling season tickets.
There's controversy in Hollywood this afternoon over Artificial Intelligence. Jason it's all about the #1 movie at the box office... Civil War. But the movie's not the actual issue.
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One of the events that put Utah on the map ... could be leaving Utah... for good.
Sundance Film Festival is exploring whether to move out of state ... after 40 years.
Arizona's legislature has once again blocked the repeal of a century old abortion ban.
The state's Supreme Court gave the green light for the 1864-law to be enforced earlier this month.
A Boeing whistleblower testified before a Senate Comittee today. The engineer claims the Boeing 787 could break apart in flight.
The impeachment trial of Homeland Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is over.
Just over an hour ago... the Senate killed the second and final impeachment article against him.
tourists visiting our state in search of the world's greatest snow... spent nearly 2 billion dollars last year on their ski trips.
That's according to new data released by the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute yesterday.
Six jurors have now been seated in Donald Trump's hush money trial.
The former President is back in a New York city courtroom this afternoon, as the prosecution and his lawyers siphon through the crowd of potential jurors.
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It's official...Senator Mitt Romney is NOT running for reelection.
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Utah Senate President Stewart Adams on the announcement that Senator Mitt Romney will not seek re-election in 2024
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The Centers for Disease Control says everyone ages 6 months and up should receive an updated COVID vaccine... guidance that just came through this week. Dr. Angela Dunn, Executive Director of the Salt Lake County Health Department urges those who are hesitant about the vaccine to speak to their trusted providers.
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KSL at Night co-host and former Utah GOP Chairman Derek Brown on Senator Mitt Romney's announcement that he will not seek re-election in 2024.
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Are you ready to be done with mosquitos for the year?
We’re ALMOST there. Mosquito experts say we’ve got just a few more weeks.
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Eight people were arrested as part of a gang investigation Seven were adults and the other was a juvenile.
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Can a moderate Republican still win an election in Utah?
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Salt Lake County Sheriff Rosie Rivera responds to H.B. 374 which would repeal the section of Utah law that allowed for the creation of the Unified Police Department.
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Both sisters had tears in their eyes.
Rep. Kera Birkeland, R-Morgan, sat in her office at the Utah Capitol in Salt Lake City.
On the other side of the Salt Lake Valley, her younger sister by 10 years, Samantha Hansen, sat in the kitchen of her Herriman home.
Some 40 miles separated the two while they spoke individually to the Deseret News on Thursday — but their vast differences over an issue that hits far too close to home for their family is immeasurable.
Read the full story on the Deseret News.
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20 minutes commercial free election coverage. We hear live from the Weber County Clerk on opening a new polling location; the Salt Lake County on what she's been seeing this election day; the News Director of KTAR Phoenix on the problems the state has seen with ballot tabulators.
Later we hear from Independent Senate Candidate Evan McMullin on what he's expecting Tuesday.
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Taking more steps throughout the day may be as easy as wearing a pedometer. The same may be true for cutting calories by tracking calories or cutting time spent on social media by tracking time spent on social media.
That’s according to researchers at Brigham Young University, who found that just by wearing a pedometer and tracking, study participants took 300 more steps than others who did not wear such a tracker.
Our mind helps us to accomplish something we set out to do, almost without our knowing it, the BYU researchers said.
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Hundreds of protesters are marching around downtown Salt Lake City protesting the leaked draft of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v Wade.
At the capitol, there was small group of counter protesters. We spoke to people on both sides of the argument Thursday afternoon to tell you their stories.
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KSL Newsradio's Brianna Bodily breaks the news with part of the statement and reaction from Great Salt Lake Council President, Bruce Hough.
A Utah couple have helped developed a ventilator to save the lives of babies born abroad. Kindall and Erica Palmer say they found out about the need from a couple of doctors who have done some volunteer work in 3rd-world countries. The doctors developed their own kind of c-pap and ventilator when they realized many countries couldn't afford the tech currently on the market.
Kindall Palmer (center), Rob Brown (left) and Dr. Stephen Minton discuss revisions to the NeoLife Ventilator. (Erica Palmer)
Wildlife experts are prompting extra caution this spring after a bison attacked a hiker near the Old Faithful geyser in Yellowstone National Park.
(AP Photo/Matt Brown)
Alan Bangerter's family has been working plots of land in Davis County for the last four generations. When Bangerter learned that land would be eaten up by at least two different public project he decided to fight.
Salt Lake City's Mayor wants a few more million dollars to make changes in the city. In fact she wants about 25 million dollars- and hopes to get it through a sales tax hike. KSL Newsradio's Brianna Bodily has the details.
Picture: Ravell Call, Deseret News
Extra troopers took to the road today to help cut down the number of speeding vehicles along a section of University Avenue that sees far too many speeding crashes.
Most of Utah is recording medium levels of pollen, with high levels out in Eastern Utah.
Picture: pollen.com
Police say a suspect is in "extremely critical condition" after a shooting today outside a home near 1100 East and Princeton Avenue.
A new report shows about 70 percent of Utahns play outside...and they're spending quite a bit of money to do it.
Picture: Laura Seitz, Deseret News
The Utah Highway Patrol confiscated 356 pounds of marijuana Monday morning.
Picture: UHP
Officer Robert Jackson is still in the hospital. He has third degree burns up and down his calves and will need surgery. He still doesn’t know when he’ll be released from the hospital.
Picture: All four officers who were burned during the rescue gather to tell their story. Left to right: Sgt. Shawn Mckinnon, Officer Cade Bradshaw, Officer Lacy Turner, and Officer Robert Jackson on skype from the University Hospital.
The family of a man who burned himself and three officers in a suicide attempt yesterday, said they have been trying for years to get him the help he needs, and have only met push back from hospitals.
Laura Seitz, Deseret News
It was Easter and the whole family was gathered at Grandpa's house.
"Every Easter the family all convenes here," said Kim Miller. "We have the barbecue and then an Easter egg hunt."
73 year old Larry Webster was out back grilling the hamburgers. Miller was inside with most of the family when she said her sister noticed a large flame coming from the grille.
Picture: Webster family
The Blythe family filed the lawsuit after they say their 15 year old son, Logan, wasn't accepted into the Alternative Eagle Scout Program because he has down syndrome and autism.
Ted McBride, Managing Partner at the Salt Lake City offices of Vial Fatheringham, said he knew the best move was to make their struggle public so they could find a resolution for Logan and other boys like him.
Photo: KSL TV
Attorneys filed murder charges today against a man accused of stabbing his father multiple times.
Search and Rescue crews hoisted a man out of a tricky spot near Lisa Falls today, after Unified Police say the man fell up to 200 feet.
An apparent change of heart for the Boy Scouts of America. A Payson boy with Down syndrome and autism will be allowed to apply for the rank of Eagle Scout, after all. But, the boy’s family is still not pleased with the decision.
A driver accused of aiming his car at a Granite School District police officer is still in critical condition. Meanwhile, officers were able to track down most of the young men who ran away from the scene.
(Photo Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News)
Right now if a Utah woman wants to use birth control for contraception, or for other health reasons, she needs a prescription from a doctor. If she wants it in pill form doctors require yearly visits before giving out the prescription.
Police are now offering 1,000 dollars for information leading to the arrest of a man accused of beating a woman and her friend with a baseball bat.
He only had a moment to act. A Utah Highway Patrol is speaking out about why he slammed his car into another vehicle going the wrong way on Legacy Highway.
(Photo Credit, UHP)
Shots are fired in a West Valley City neighborhood as investigators say a police officer shot at a man who was trying to run him over. The driver of the car was hit and taken to the hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries.
(Photo Credit: Jeffrey D Allred, Deseret News)
Sandy police are searching for a man accused of dragging a woman off a popular walking trail in Sandy, and sexually and physically assaulting her in a gully near the Dewey Bluth park.
Salt Lake City Police are trying to find the person they say was seen stealing political signs in the Avenues, then reportedly got violent when he was confronted about it.
The Utah Highway Patrol is explaining what they believe caused a Payson man to lose control of his truck before slamming into oncoming traffic in Spanish Fork. They’re also explaining why steel cable barriers along I-15 didn’t prevent the vehicle from crossing over.
(Photo Credit: Utah Highway Patrol)
Over a dozen Utahns, including a dog, are being honored by the Red Cross for their heroic actions during 2017.
A group of Salt Lake City’s west-enders crash Governor Gary Herbert’s office, pleading with him to veto a controversial bill that would give the state control over the last swath of developable land in Salt Lake City.
A renewed push to make big changes to the U.S. Census. First District Representative Rob Bishop is asking for other lawmakers in D.C. to back legislation that would count missionaries serving overseas.
(Photo Credit: Scott G Winterton, Deseret News, file)
The city of Clearfiled has some big aspirations to redevelop a section of land they’ve purchased on State Street. However, this comes as a big surprise to residents of a mobile home park, who will eventually have to move.
Thousands of Utah’s students walked out of class in a showing of support of the victims of the Parkland shooting one month ago. However, the message behind the walk out didn’t sit well with many other students.
(Photo Credit: AP Photo/ Carolyn Kaster)
Federal agents shot a man Tuesday shortly before 5 p.m. as they attempted to serve an arrest warrant near the Historic Sandy Trax station.
An ATF (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives) task force tracked the suspect and officers came into contact with the wanted individual while he was in a vehicle at a parking lot near 165 East 9000 South.
Sandy Police Lt. Dean Carriger says when the agents made contact with the man and “based on some actions of the individual” shots were fired by the officers.
Thousands of high school and middle school students across the country are planning to walk out of class in honor of the people killed in Parkland, Florida, one month ago. Students at some schools in Utah are taking a slightly different approach.
Officials from the U.S. Attorney's Office say they will not hesitate to throw the book at drug dealers caught with guns in Operation Rio Grande. They say gun charges have a lot more teeth than many people would expect.
Police are accusing three men of briefly kidnapping a man over a stolen security camera.
The victim was able to save himself after jumping out of a moving car.
(Photo Credit: Unified Police)
Hundreds of people all over the Salt Lake Valley may have been ripped off by one West Jordan man accused of stealing mail for months. Investigators say they’re just now scratching the surface of his mail theft, overall.
A warning from UDOT. Officials are reminding drivers that things are going to look very different than they might be used to Monday morning because of the Daylight Saving time shift.
It may take a few days for investigators to sift through the hundreds of stolen items that were reportedly found in a South Salt Lake man’s yard. Officers are sifting through what they’re calling the largest stash of stolen items they’ve ever seen.
A major tech company in Utah is announcing a dramatic expansion in the Silicon Slopes of Lehi. Adobe breaks ground on Phase 2 of their office complex by the Point of the Mountain, which they say will help them practically double in size.
Investigators are releasing more details about the potentially explosive device that forced an evacuation at Pine View High School in Saint George.
They believe the student had the worst of intentions.
(Photo Credit: Stace Hall, KSL TV)
Orem Police are trying to figure out what was behind a pair of home burglaries, where the suspect was acting very odd. Investigators say even the suspect doesn’t know what he was doing.
A threat against a Salt Lake City school lands a 15-year old boy in juvenile detention. Investigators say they don’t know if it was a joke, but, it doesn’t matter if it was.
A bill that was designed to attempt mass shootings in Utah hits a major snag. The House Judiciary Committee says it needs a lot more work, so they plan to study it during an interim session.
Utah’s gang problem is getting younger. Lawmakers are calling on the state to set aside money that would hopefully prevent gangs from recruiting little kids.
He said what?
Utah Senator Orrin Hatch has very unflattering words to describe supporters of Obamacare. However, his office says the outgoing senator’s comments were in jest.
(Photo Credit: Kristin Murphy, Deseret News, file)
Police say they feel very lucky someone wasn’t seriously hurt, or even killed, after someone apparently used cars on Bangerter Highway as moving targets.
(Photo Credit: South Jordan Police)
Two weeks after the mass shooting in Parkland, Florida, students finally returned to Stoneman Douglas High School. Police were prevalent, but South Florida Sun-Sentinel reporter Lois Soloman said the teens were hopeful.
Both Walmart and Dick's Sporting Goods have announced they will no longer sell guns to people under the age of 21, plus, Dick's will no longer sell what they call "assault style" weapons, at all.
People on both sides of the gun debate are weighing in.
Two people are facing over a dozen different charges after Weber County elections officials say they forged hundreds of signatures on two statewide petitions.
The debate continues on how schools can be safe in the wake of the Florida school shooting. Franke DeAngelis was the principal at Columbine High School when 15 students died after two teens opened fire inside the halls of the school. He joined Jeff Caplan to give his thoughts about school safety going forward.
(Photo: Frank DeAngelis Twitter)
It's not funny. Police are giving more details about an alleged prank where a teen said he would open fire in a school in Kearns.
The Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office plans to start an outreach campaign to teach kids that these jokes can land them in big trouble.
The search for a missing autistic man comes to a tragic end in Herriman. However, police say it's too early to know how he died.
(Photo Credit: Unified Police)
Governor Gary Herbert and governors from other states were at the White House today to meet with President Trump. And when Utah's governor was given the chance to speak about school security, Herbert said he didn't want the federal government butting in on what Utah could do for their schools.
(Photo: @POTUS twitter)
A 99-year old West Valley woman is talking about how she helped convince a gunman to let her go and surrender to the police after he reportedly held her hostage for several hours this weekend.
(Photo Credit: KSL TV)
Utah has a heroin and opioid problem. A recent report from the Deseret News shows the number of heroin deaths skyrocketed recently, and some doctors are weighing in on what should be done about it.
A Yahoo News report looking into corruption in college basketball claims a former University of Utah basketball player may have been paid up to $16 thousand when he was a student.
(Photo Credit: David Zalubowski, Associated Press )
Weather watchers say northern Utah is stuck in a pattern of unstable activity. The snowfall won't be so bad during Monday's commute, but, meteorologists expect more powder as we approach Tuesday.
Utah Jazz ticket and apparel sales have been strong this season, but you can only partially credit the team's most recent winning streak. KSL Newsradio's Cleon Wall reports that one of the driving forces is NBA dunk champion Donovan Mitchell.
(Photo: Cleon Wall/KSL Newsradio)
A warning to drivers in Utah County. Police in Orem are taking steps to crack down on people passing buses when they shouldn’t.
The recent school shooting in Florida has reportedly sparked renewed interest from educators to learn how they can better protect themselves during a shooting. The Weber County Sheriff’s Office is reminding people there are classes specifically designed for this.
Utah Jazz fans seem to be connecting with this seasons team more than many other teams of the past. And it seems to be much more than the team's recent winning streak or the new jerseys. KSL Newsradio's Cleon Wall reports it has a lot to do with rookie phenom Donovan Mitchell how has taken the state and NBA by storm.
(Photo: Cleon Wall/KSL Newsradio)
As northern Utah is thawing out from this week's storms, weather watchers and farmers are preparing for more snow that is already on its way.
Utah's House of Representatives will now discuss a bill that could abolish the death penalty in the state. But before a committee forwarded the legislation on to the full House today, family members of murder victims testified why they think the death sentence should go or stay.
(Photo: Kristin Murphy/Deseret News)
The Evangelical community in Utah is looking back fondly on the life of a man who they say inspired millions of people all over the world. Billy Graham, the man known as “America’s Pastor” is dead at the age of 99.
(Photo Credit: AP Photo/ Neil Redmond 2010)
A Utah Highway Patrol trooper who was nearly hit by an out-of-control driver in Davis County is pleading with people to slow down in bad weather.
The UHP is releasing the dash-cam video that was caught on tape.
(Photo Credit: UHP, YouTube)
Senate candidate Mitt Romney is in Utah, saying now is the time he needs to visit every county in the state to meet the voters. However, he’s already facing a lot of heat from both sides of the political aisle.
(Photo Credit: Composite photo, Associated Press)
Seven men are behind bars after investigators say they traveled to Paragonah to attempt to have sex with an underage girl.
Along with the traffic accidents caused by the weather, thousands of people had to deal with power problems.
It can be tough determining what to share with children after violence at schools. Dr. Dave Derezotes, a professor in the College of Social Work at the University of Utah, said you could wait for them to approach you or you could control the situation and ask them how they feel about the violence to see how they respond.
(Photo: University of Utah)
County attorneys have charged a man who reportedly faked the names of hundreds of people on petitions for statewide initiatives.
Joshua Holt, the man who has been inside a Venezuelan prison since 2016, was allowed to have a letter delivered to him on Friday.
His mother is praising recent efforts made by officials with the U.S. Embassy to have him released.
(Photo Credit: Orrin Hatch's Office)
A North Ogden man is dead after a shooting that began in Clinton and ended in Clearfield. Investigators are asking the public to help them track down suspects.
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Real Salt Lake, the Utah Monarchs and Utah Royals FC will stream games on KSL TV's apps and KSL.com as a result of a broadcast agreement between the Major League Soccer franchise and KSL. The deal with also make the KSL.com Classifieds the official marketplace for RSL home game tickets.
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Stories from news outlets all over the country are making educators at one elementary school in Ogden make changes to an upcoming dance. Some parents were concerned their children were being told they couldn't refuse when they were asked to dance.
A Full stop for HB 64, a house bill that would give law enforcement the right to pull over motorists who are holding their phones will driving.
Megan Carter says only a small locket was stolen from her car Sunday morning. But that locket meant so much to her since it contained some of the ashes of her late mother. Now she's pleading for the thieves to bring it back.
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Officials from some schools say too many parents are sending their kids to class knowing they're not well enough to attend.
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Highway Patrol officers are left with more questions than answers, for now, as to what led up to a deadly crash in West Valley. They say they're trying to figure out why the driver veered off I-215 and landing on the street below.
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Have you been sneezing recently? It may be due to the allergy season kicking in early. Dr. Alan Bitner says the fuzz has been on trees since last month.
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Safety experts have warned us for years about the dangers of drowsy driving. However, a new study from AAA shows the percentage of crashes involving drowsiness is eight times higher than previously thought.
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Rodney Hood should be happy today after the Jazz traded him to a championship contender in Cleveland today. Utah received Jae Crowder back as part of the deal. We asked KSL's Andy Larsen why the deal was done and why Derrick Favors wasn't dealt before his impending free agency.
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Patagonia announced a new platorm today that connects locals with enviornmentalist gropus that need volunteers. Utah's lands debate is featured right at the beginning of their promotional video, as thousands gathered at the state Capitol to protest changes to the Bears Ears National Monument.
A Utah Highway Patrol sergeant is being sued for reportedly harassing a woman who works for a tow truck company. She says he sent her sexually suggestive texts, and even asked for her to send him sexy pictures.
The second teen accused of trying to kill a 14-year old girl in Cache County is sentenced to 15 years to life. The judge ruled he was just as responsible as the boy who pulled the trigger.
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The teen's body was found yesterday in Refridgerator Canyon along the West Rim Trail. Today Park spokesperson, John Marciano, said the girl is from Southern Utah and was hiking with her family when investigators believe she fell from Angel's Landing trail.
State Representative Brad Daw believes Utahns want medical marijuana, but that it needs to actually look like medicine and be prescribed by a doctor. Some are wondering if Daw is up to something else.
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You may have seen the electronic billboards along I-15 saying, “You Are Loved” and “You Are Beautiful.” The signs’ creator says, yes, the message is aimed at you. He’s trying to slow the number of suicides that could be linked to social media.
Stocks on Wall Street were back in positive territory today after the massive drop yesterday. but Derek Overstreet from the New Millenium Group says some investors may be kicking themselves today for not buying on Monday.
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State wildlife workers are looking for whoever left the carcasses of dozens of water fowl in Farmington Canyon.
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Investigators call it a “12 hour nightmare.” An Orem man is booked on many charges after police say he held her captive and beat her until she was able to escape.
Some first responders across the country are honored in one of this weekend’s Super Bowl ads. A Salt Lake County emergency official was one of those people who were featured in what he calls an emotional commercial.
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Utah Jazz rookie guard Donovan Mitchell really wanted to be one of four guys to show of their skills in the NBA Dunk Competition during All-Star weekend. He found out yesterday he would be replacing Aaron Gordon in the contest, but he told a little lie before fessing up.
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Some boaters may be looking at the warm weather and wondering when they could head back out on to Utah Lake. But the Provo Boat Harbor is dry right now and can't be used for a couple of months. Utah State Parks says they are dredging the harbor right now for better boating in the future even if a lack of snow doesn't fill up the lake this year.
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Drugs, cash and guns are seized from a home in a Daybreak neighborhood in a major drug bust that lands four people behind bars.
A couple of bills that dramatically limit when and how people can use their handheld cell phones behind the wheel are hitting some speed bumps at the Capitol.
Utah Congressman Chris Stewart was grilled on CNN about why Republicans and President would want to declassify a memo alleging FBI abused surveillance powers into the Russia investigation. But Stewart stood firm, saying Americans needed to know. Democrats don't agree.
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He went from a poor Idaho boy to the head of a multi-billion-dollar business empire. Jon Hunstman, Senior, died today at the age of 80.
A former Granite School District bus driver is booked into the Salt Lake County Jail for reportedly propositioning and groping a 16-year old Taylorsville High School student.
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Utah State Senator Jerry Stevenson wants to clear up rumors on ever rising costs for the new state prison. But he also admits the increases prices of certain products makes it hard to keep things cheap.
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A Cache County teen will spend time in prison for shooting 15-year old Deserae Turner in the head. Turner's words before the judge sentenced Colter Peterson made the convicted gunman cry. KSL Newsradio's Cleon Wall has the story.
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The University of Utah Hospital nurse who was arrested for refusing to let a police officer draw blood from her patient last summer, took the stand today to testify about a new bill that would require police officers to get a warrant before collecting blood in the future.
It's been 25-years since Salt Lake City hosted the NBA's All-Star game. KSL's Andy Larsen explains why the team and city are now ready to do it again in 2022 or 2023.
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A woman is making headlines for seeking asylum inside a church to avoid being deported to Honduras. Officials with that church say they’re ready to let her stay as long as she needs.
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More details are being released about why a registered sex offender was seen inside an elementary school. He was reportedly there to see a teacher, but, educators say he never should have been there.
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Keep it civil. That’s the message from Gonzaga administrators and student groups who are asking Bulldog fans not to make fun of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
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A bill that would prohibit a lawsuit against a “Good Samaritan” who saves a child from a locked car passes through the House committee. It would allow someone to smash open a car window, under certain circumstances.
Salt Lake County prosecutors have filed formal charges against Keria Jessica Hartley-Johnson, the aunt of Riverton shooting suspect Justin Llewelyn. They accuse her of helping hide Llewelyn from officers during a manhunt and of threatening to retaliate against a witness.
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A Utah woman wants to thank her rescuers after she lost control on a rural road in Utah County and was trapped inside her car in below freezing temperatures.
Video cameras caught Mushu the missing Pallas Cat still on the grounds at Hogle Zoo. Zookeepers believe they can catch him with smells and sounds.
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A bill that stiffens the penalties for someone who shoots and kills a police dog sails through a committee by a five to one vote. It had a lot of support from police and people whose lives have been benefited by police dogs.
155-years after hundreds of members of Northwest Band of the Shoshone Nation were killed by member of the U.S. Army, members of the nation gathered to remember the massacre. But this year they could celebrate that they now own some of the land of the massacre site and that even more people showed up to their side of the story.
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Weather watchers are expecting an unseasonably warm and dry weather in the near future. What kind of long-term impacts could we see from this warm winter?
A 52 year-old man is in serious condition after Unified Police said he triggered an avalanche in Silver Fork Canyon and was carried between two and three hundred feet.
New numbers from the CDC show 37 children have died as a result of influenza during the 2018 season. Dr. Andrew Pavia, chief of pediatric infectious disease at the University of Utah, said there are reasons why fly can affect kids and the elderly differently.
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Bob and Tomi Marinier became stranded on a drive on the Kolob Terrace Road. They spent a cold night alone before realizing they could be in real danger. Their son from San Diego though was quick to call for help, leading to a quick rescue.
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A six-year old boy who was seriously injured after being ejected after a serious accident is still in critical but stable condition.
South Jordan city officials say a lot of drivers are moving dangerously through the construction happening at that intersection.
Rep. Susan Duckworth asked that her fellow legislators to pass H.B. 41 for personal reasons. The bill would ensure that someone would always answer a call to a mental health crisis line. She says someone needs to be there for people when they are considering suicide, because she thought about it at one time.
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Police and school officials say the threat was unfounded. But talk on social media of a possible threat was enough to keep more than half of the students from attending class on Friday. KSL Newsradio's Marc Giauque has more.
The controversial arrest of a University of Utah nurse back in July is front and center on the Utah House floor. The House unanimously passed a bill that changes how and when a police officer can draw a blood sample.
A Washington County man is facing dozens of charges for his reported role in a middle eastern fraud ring that used the names of the dead to defraud the IRS.
The storm hitting the Wasatch Front is not supposed to dump a lot of snow on the valley floor, but that doesn't mean UDOT's plow drivers aren't busy. The lack of snow this winter also means that the state will save a lot of money.
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Biofire Diagnostics doesn't prevent the flu or even ease the symptoms. But the Utah company helps doctors determine if you do have the virus. They are now working overtime right now after a massive flu outbreak nationwide.
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Sen. Gene Davis and Rep. Brian King delivered the Democratic response to Utah Governor Gary Herbert's State of the State address on Wednesday evening at the Utah Capitol. The lawmakers said they don't disagree with the governor's speech but they wanted to share their own vision for Utah's future.
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Unified police say officer spotted Riverton shooting suspect Justin Llewelyn getting into a stolen pickup trump in Provo on Wednesday afternoon. The started a pursuit that ended in Spanish Fork, where a Utah County deputy performed a PIT maneuver. Llewelyn was wanted for firing at officers days earlier and shooting a Riverton resident.
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Utah Governor Gary Herbert spoke to the state legislature on the third day of their annual session, speaking about the state of Utah's strengths and challenges for 2018.
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BYU athletic director Tom Holmoe made it clear that football coach Kalani Sitake is in charged of hirings and firings with his assistant coaches. But Holmoe says that didn't make it any easier to fire a beloved member of the Cougar football family in Ty Detmer.
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Three people were taken into custody Tuesday afternoon, believed to be connected to an officer involved shooting in Riverton last weekend.
A Utah Senator is hoping his bill would give educators more of a fighting chance against a potential school shooter. Some school district officials say they like the flexibility the bill would give, if it passes.
The bill, authored and sponsored by Representative Karianne Lisonbee, would make abortions illegal if they were performed solely because the child might be born with down syndrome.
Some students who write for the Herriman High School paper are crying censorship after their story about a teacher's departure from the school was pulled from the web. Deseret News reporter McKenzie Romero tells Jeff Caplan what the dispute is about and why some believe the work needed more review.
Staff will return to national parks and public land offices in Utah after a weekend government shutdown. KSL Newsradio's Dave Cawley visited Bryce Canyon National Park during the shutdown and spoke with Jeff Caplan about what he saw there.
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Investigators in Salt Lake County are hoping tips from the public can help them catch the man who reportedly fired at police, and shot and injured a Herriman man before stealing his car.
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The brother and sister who were taken into an avalanche inside the boundaries of Snowbasin are making a speedy recovery.
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A 2013 government shutdown cost Utah $30 million in lost tourism revenue. The state plans to support the tourism industry in case of a government shutdown in 2018. KSL Newsradio's Jeff Caplan spoke with his executive producer Dave Cawley about how that would work.
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Police are asking for help finding the person who opened fire on a minivan on the Bangerter Highway last night. They’re also releasing more information about the victim, and what led up to the shooting.
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Actor and director Robert Redford spoke at the beginning of the 2018 Sundance Film Festival about the disgrace of producer Harvey Weinstein and the rise of the #MeToo movement. Weinstein was a fixture at the annual Park City festival before his dramatic fall from grace amid sexual assault accusations.
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Northern Utah has had spring like temperatures the past few weeks, but now a storm is coming. KSL meteorologist Kevin Eubank said it could get ugly on the roads late Friday night and the heart of the storm is headed for central Utah.
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Attorneys and family members of cold case murder victims say the state is not doing enough to solve old crimes. They’re pushing for a new cold case database that investigators would have to participate in.
Logan families were enjoying the swings and running around at the playground at Merlin Olsen Park today. But the ice rink may never open even though snow and colder temperatures are expected this weekend.
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All it took was one call and South Salt Lake Police were out in force. They wanted to see if people would stop for officers at a crosswalk on State Street. They ended up citing several violators.
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Kidnapping survivor and child advocate Elizabeth Smart spoke with ABC News about the situation in Perris, California where David and Louise Turpin are accused of holding their own children hostage. Smart explained why getting away from an abusive captor is not as simple as some might assume.
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Senator Jeff Flake (R-AZ) spoke on the Senate floor Wednesday, blasting President Trump's use of the phrase "fake news" to refer to unfavorable coverage. There are Flake's complete remarks.
Police are looking for a trio of thieves who might not realize they stole $500 from someone else. Investigators say they ruined one woman’s Christmas.
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An “alarming” rise in the number of young people killing themselves in Utah has state leaders taking new steps to try and prevent it. Governor Gary Herbert announces the creation of a new task force assigned to make those numbers drop.
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You'll want to let out your belts, the Girl Scouts of Utah are now selling their famous cookies online.
Controversy continues over a badly worded Facebook post from a leader within the Davis County GOP. Some say the comment was sexist, while others claim it was a mistake.
After Hawaii's emergency alert system caused problems over the weekend, KSL asked Joe Daugherty to give us the step by step process of how alerts are sent out in the Beehive State. Daugherty doubts the same problem would happen due to how they've set up the alert system.
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A dog rescued from the Knolls area of Utah's west desert is recovering from a bad case of mange. The dog, named Kelly, is believed to have spent at least three months alone in the desolate region. The Utah Animal Adoption Center is nursing her back to health.
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The search for two missing teens in Juab County has taken a drastic shift. Investigators now say they believe foul play is part of the story, and their vehicle was possibly abandoned by someone who wasn't them.
Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney is still mum on whether or not he'll run for Senator Orrin Hatch's seat.
However, he gave the keynote address at the Salt Lake Chamber 2018 Economic Outlook, and told Utahns there are reasons to be optimistic about the future.
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The Salt Lake International Airport announced a slew of new possible destinations for travelers now that a new foreign airline has joined their ranks.
Utah Jazz owner Gail Miller was given the Rosa Parks Award and former Jazzman Thurl Bailey shared his feelings on this Martin Luther King Junior Day. Plus, Deseret News sports reporter Eric Woodyard fills us in on how the team is remembering the civil rights leader today.
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Police have a lot of questions about how a California man tracked down a family in Grantsville, then tried to steal the family’s car with the children inside.
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A 16-year old boy is in critical but stable condition after a strange accident in Highland early this morning.
It was not the break they were looking for. Family members of two teens who disappeared out of Juab County 13 days ago say the discovery of the couple’s Jeep has them even more puzzled about what happened.
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Imam Muhammed Mehtah was one of many faith leaders who attended President Thomas S. Monson's funeral today. He said the LDS Church prophet was one of the first men he met when he arrived in Utah.
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Some had tears, many had smiles. Members of the Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter day Saints lined up along South Temple to take part in the procession for President Monson.
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Boaters will be able to leave Deer Creek Reservoir a lot quicker this next year. That's because the body of water is free of the invasive quagga mussel. Nate Owens with the Division of Wildlife Resources says this is a big deal.
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Officials with The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints estimate more than ten thousand people came to the Conference Center for the viewing of President Thomas S. Monson. It’s their last chance to pay their respects before his funeral, tomorrow.
Recent storms have cleared out much of Utah's air pollution, just as new research from the University of Utah suggests Utah's smoggy winter air is causing an increase in pneumonia cases.
The Utah County Sheriff's Office says a bystander hit by a stray bullet during a police shooting along I-15 in freeway was likely shot by police. Dashcam video shows a driver fired three rounds at four deputies and a Spanish Fork police officer. They responded with a burst of roughly 50 rounds.
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Incredible! That's what Chip Felton had to say about the rescue of his son after the 24-year old fell in a cave in Uintah County. Felton wanted to make sure search and rescue crews received the credit that they are due, but they told him that they had a blast saving his son.
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The recent storms brought some much needed water to northern Utah. However, hydrologists say they did very little to improve the water outlook for the rest of the season.
Attorneys for a man who has been on death row for decades make one more attempt to have his execution order overturned.
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A Utah man inspired by the 2002 Olympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City has secured a spot on the U.S. luge team ahead of the 2018 games. Taylor Morris is also an Army sergeant and spoke about representing his country during World Cup competition a month ahead of the Olympics.
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There are a lot of relived people at the Utah National Guard Armory. After four years of waiting, they’ve been informed by top military leaders that they’ll be able to keep their fleet of Apache helicopters. Some military officials were considering consolidating them back into the regular Army.
The future of gadgets is being shown off at the Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas. But Intel is also showing off an autonomous flying car that could be used for taxis and so much more in the future. We get the details from ksl.com tech writer Liesel Nielsen
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Prosecutors in Tooele County hand down the charges after a mother and her two siblings were arrested after a long night of partying. Investigators say they hope the child doesn't have any permanent side effects from drinking some soda laced with the drug.
National news outlets says the former Massachusetts governor was treated over the summer. Doctors in Utah don't expect this to slow him down, at all.
Officials with the Salt Lake County Health Department are flooded with phone calls from people who are concerned they may have been exposed to Hepatitis A from a 7-11 store on 7800 South and 2700 West in West Jordan.
Twitter posted a blog explaining why it would not block world leaders or delete their tweets, even if those posts might otherwise violate the platform's terms of service. The statement did not directly mention President Trump. University of Utah political communication expert Shannon McGregor spoke with KSL's Jeff Caplan about the policy.
Bitcoin has been big in the news recently with its meteoric rise. But should everyday Utahns invest in the cryptocurrency? Local experts are warning that buyers should beware while the State of Utah says potential investors should beware of bitcoin scammers.
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Investigators are trying to determine why a man (pictured center) reportedly stabbed and carjacked two victims this morning.
Two counties are sending search and rescue crews to look for two missing teens who may be stranded in western Utah.
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A Layton City councilmember lost his job as head of Salt Lake City's 911 dispatch center today. It's because a Centervile Police officer arrested Scott Freitag yesterday for DUI.
The Utah Board of Education reversed course, rolling back a plan to do away with middle school course requirements dumping arts, science and health. Instead, kids will have the ability to fulfill those requirements through extra curricular activities. Utah Education Association President Heidi Matthews talked about the change with KSL's Jeff Caplan.
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Senators Mike Lee from Utah and Jeff Flake from Arizona took time on the Senate floor today to pay tribute to the late President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Thomas S. Monson today. Most of their words focused on on President Monson served his fellow man.
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Investigators trying to solve the shooting death of a man in Pioneer Park in late July hope the public can help them find two men who may be connected to the murder.
They're asking people to look at one specific detail in the video.
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Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from the former divided nation of Germany feel affinity for LDS Church President Thomas S. Monson. He helped champion construction of an LDS temple in Freiberg, Germany before the fall of the Berlin Wall.
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It was almost ten years ago that LDS Church President Thomas S. Monson tapped on Jazz coach Jerry Sloan during a timeout of a game. Deseret News reporter Jody Genessy recounts the funny encounter and what players had to say about it after the game.
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The men who worked side by side with Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints President Thomas S. Monson say his legacy will be an influence for good for generations to come.
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Political scientist Matthew Burbank from the University of Utah discussed the field of Republican candidates likely to consider running for Senator Hatch's seat. One, WTC Utah CEO Derek Miller, says he will only enter the field if Mitt Romney decides not to run. Photo credit: Scott G. Winterton, Deseret News
Democratic candidate Jenny Wilson spoke with KSL's Jeff Caplan after Senator Orrin Hatch announced he will not run for re-election. Wilson, who had planned to challenge Hatch, discussed the race ahead and rumors Mitt Romney might enter. Photo credit: Laura Seitz, Deseret News
The election cycle is now in full swing. Today is the first day can declare their intention to gather signatures to have their names placed on the November ballot. Some would-be politicians wasted no time in getting started.
Utah's senior Senator makes an official announcement that he will not seek re-election. He says he's proud of his accomplishments, and looks forward to the next chapter in his life. (Photo Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News, file)
Attorneys have reached a deal with a former South Weber Councilman accused of taking $200 thousand from an assisted living center he used to manage. The deal is currently private, but, some prosecutors are trying to change that.
Investigators say it could take weeks before they know what led to an Ogden mother's death before her daughter was found in a nearby playground with no shoes in the snow.
Salt Lake City's New Years Eve celebration for 2017 is titled "The Last Hurrah," replacing the EVE event from prior years. Organizers say it will be free and include food trucks, fireworks, a speakeasy and more. Photo credit: Laura Seitz, Deseret News
Utah Jazz guard Ricky Rubio has had a tough last few weeks on the basketball court, but the NBA is saluting him this weekend. It's all due to the work he's done for lung cancer research. (Kristin Murphy/Deseret News)
Were police officers seizing the wrong kind of drug needles? Supporters of the anti-opioid medication Naloxone say kits were being taken away from people who needed them, but, steps to fix this problem appear to be working. (Photo Credit: Scott G Winterton, Deseret News, file)
A hunter who had a successful hunting trip in Utah wasn’t so successful flying home with their trophy. They reportedly tried to pack the carcass of a cougar into their luggage. (Photo Credit: Shutterstock)
Local educational supply store Utah/Idaho Supply is closing its doors early next year. Declining sales and tough competition are forcing the business to call it quits after being in business since the late 1890s.
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Christmas was only two days ago, but, fire officials in Salt Lake County are already urging residents to think about tossing out their trees as fast as possible. (Photo Credit: Shutterstock)
A driver hit the median while trying to cross 800 North in Orem after not fully clearing her windshield. The car’s gas tank was ruptured and sparks ignited the fuel. Fortunately, no one was hurt.
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Sgt. Aaron Thompson did everything he could to rescue a boy who fell into the water of an icy pond chasing after his dog. Thompson lost feeling in his fingers, but that didn't stop him from saving the young lad who is expected to be okay after being in the water for 30 minutes. (Photo: Washington Co. Sheriff)
An Oregon family is trying to pick up the pieces, after a deadly crash on I-215 last weekend.
A survey suggests a quarter of Utahns expect to spend more on winter activities because of their increased confidence in the economy. That could mean good business for retailers. Photo credit: Kristin Murphy, Deseret News
Utah’s senior senator is facing a lot of criticism after appearing to thank the Salt Lake Tribune for a dubious honor. His critics say he likely didn’t read the editorial, but his spokesman say is pushing back against those claims.
It’s wasn’t prime time, but, loyal Ute fans flocked to sports bars to see their team beat the West Virginia in the Heart of Dallas Bowl. Fans say they’re bullish on next season.
State health officials say we're approaching the time of year where influenza hospitalizations rise dramatically.
The American Fork Fire department went above and beyond the call of duty to help a family that they helped once before. They also involved the big guy from the North Pole to deliver the gifts today. (Graphic: American Fork City)
It’s a different kind of “rescue dog.” Officials from The Humane Society Of Utah have taken in eight dogs that were originally intended to be used as food.
Salt Lake Mayor Jackie Biskupski says the number of donations are down for the homeless this year and it's possibly due to Operation Rio Grande. (Photo: Ladd Egan/KSL TV)
The road leading in and out of Arches National Park was closed because of the snow dumped in the Moab area. Park ranger Karen Garthwait says it wasn't the first time the road has been shutdown due to weather and trails will be slick when it reopens tomorrow. (Photo: Arches National Park)
Investigators are releasing more information about what led up to a low-speed chase and officer-involved shooting on I-15. However, they say they’re still puzzled about the man’s motives. (Photo Credit: KSL TV)
Ski resort managers are breathing a big sigh of relief after the storm that they say will keep people happy through Christmas.
The storm is expected to clean the air, for now. However, clean air advocates say the pollution will come back. One company is hoping to help other business leaders encourage their employees buy electric cars.
President Trump touted that the Affordable Care Act was basically dead with the new tax reform plan. But Utah Health Policy Project analyst Stacy Stanford said that's not the case. (Photo: Cleon Wall/KSL Newsradio)
President Trump gave Republicans a chance to celebrate tax reform bill today and allowed some of the key figures to speak about how much it will help every day Americans. Utah's senior senator Orrin Hatch used a good portion of his allotted time praising the president and his leadership. (Photo: Jeffrey Allred/Deseret News)
People dropping off rental cars or picking up travelers from Salt Lake International Airport now have a place to stop and gas up or get a snack. Deseret News reporter Jasen Lee says the Touch N' Go convenience store is a big deal and potentially a good deal. (Adam Fondren/Deseret News)
A recovery center in Salt Lake City is handing out a different kind of Christmas gift to addicts and their families. They’re giving Naloxone kits for people at risk over overdosing on opioids.
One of the teens accused of luring Deserae Turner from her home, then telling his friend to shoot her in the head, pleads guilty to aggravated attempted murder and obstruction of justice. (Photo Credit: Eli Lucero)
Police say they’ve taken in millions and millions of dollars worth of illegal drugs throughout 2017. Investigators say they believe they know where the drugs are coming from and where they’re intended to go. (Photo Credit: Department of Public Safety)
Police say they’re getting reports of mail thieves walking along the streets, stealing what they can. One woman says several of her neighbors are learning a hard lesson after their letters were taken. (Photo Credit: Annette Lyon)
Plans continue to move forward in a possible bid for another Olympic Winter Games. But KSL Newsradio's Brianna Bodily reports northern Utah may look environmentally different in 2030. (Photo: Scott Winterton/Deseret News)
There are new questions about whether or not some fire crews will be asked to extend their stay in California. (Photo Credit: KSL TV)
Investigators are trying to determine why the ground collapsed while the worker was building a retention wall. However, officers say removing the man's body is proving difficult.
The father accused of kidnapping his children in an Amber Alert last week may soon face more charges.
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A construction site for the non-profit group Habitat For Humanity is a repeated target for thieves. One of the victims says the dedication of his house keeps getting delayed because of it. (Photo Credit: Mike Anderson, KSL TV)
The governor is unveiling his $16.7 billion dollar proposed budget. Over half of the funds would go to education, but, he’s hoping to put an emphasis on technical training.
New numbers from the Governor Gary Herbert's office just a day before he announces his proposed budget for 2018.
It isn’t rain or snow that’s causing traffic hazards on Utah’s roads right now. Safety officials say people need to be mindful of the problems that come with morning and evening fog.
The sand is out of control. That's the cry from frustrated home owners who have been bombarded with sand from a nearby excavation pit.
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The West Valley teen accused of luring a 12-year old girl from her home to rape her and kill her has taken a plea deal in which he pleaded guilty in both juvenile and district court. (Photo Credit: Scott G Winterton, Deseret News)
YouTube recently came under fire for accidentally allowing inappropriate content to be aimed at children. They’ve taken steps to fix that, but, some content creators in Utah are wondering if YouTube is overreacting.
The West Valley Police Department will be stepping up their patrols around schools after an auto-pedestrian crash that severely injured a seven-year old boy. Plus, grief counselors were especially busy at that boy’s school.
The bell from the USS Utah was one of the many items salvaged from the wreckage of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Now it has been restored and is back on display for everyone to see at the University of Utah. (Photo: Ravell Call/Deseret News)
Massive expansion between Sandy and Lehi has developers asking the public for input on how the area should look by the year 2050.
Haley Hayes thought she was going to have to pay for the damage to her car after someone rear ended her on Tuesday. But she caught a break when she found the imprint of the plate on her bumper. (Photo: Alex Cabrero/KSL)
The BYU Jerusalem Center moved to restrict students and staff from visiting the Old City and East Jerusalem after President Trump announced the United States would recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. The move was expected to prompt unrest and possibly violence in the Palestinian territories. Photo credit: Dave Cawley, KSL
The Northwest Band of the Shoshone Nation has finally been able to purchase the land where hundreds of their ancestors were killed in 1863 during the Bear River Massacre. Chairman Darren Parry now hopes to tell his people's story of the violence. (Photo: Darren Parry)
There is a sharp war of words between two members of the Utah County Commission. One member is calling on another to resign after accusations of harassment and bullying. (Photo Credit: Utah County Commission, Greg Graves)
It isn't just Utah's Republicans showing their support for former presidential candidate Mitt Romney. Prominent Democrats in Utah are also speaking on Romney's behalf after the former Trump strategist said Romney hid behind his religion to avoid serving in Vietnam. (Photo Credit: Brynn Anderson/AP Photo)
One crew is en route, others will leave tomorrow to help the thousands of firefighters working to contain those devastating wildfires in Southern California. KSL Newsradio's Marc Giauque has more. (Photo, Utah County Fire)
A coalition of tribes that once advocated for the creation of Bears Ears National Monument are now challenging President Trump's proclamation cutting Bears Ears in court. The lawsuit argues he lacks the legal authority under the Antiquities Act to make those changes.
We're learning more about how and where the young girls in yesterday's Amber Alert were found. Deputies say before the rescue, the girls spent about 24 hours with little protection in freezing temperatures. KSL News Radio's Brianna Bodily joined Jeff Caplan to explain.
The man accused of killing his girlfriend and her son is one step closer to a possible death penalty case against him. This is making the process of getting an attorney slightly slower for him.
Police are still sorting out the details of what led up to two juveniles shooting a man and a woman in an American Fork Taco Bell. Investigators say the juveniles set up a meeting with the victims to rob them.
Members of Navajo Nation says they waited a decade for a Bears Ears National Monument and now it's been taken away by President Trump. Now they plan on fighting for it again in the courts. (Photo: Brianna Bodily/KSL)
President Trump stopped by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' Welfare Square to visit with leaders of the church and find out more about how the Bishop's Storehouse is used. He seemed to be very impressed. (Photo: Spenser Heaps/Deseret News)
Investigators in Iron County are hoping the public can help them find two little girls who they believe are in very real danger.
While there were hundreds of protesters outside, President Trump received massive support inside the Utah State Capitol. Some officials say reducing the Bears Ears and the Grand Staircase-Escalante monuments was an appropriate choice. (Photo Credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News)
President Donald Trump today modified the boundaries of two of Utah's National monuments. He says the original designations were examples of overreach by bureaucrats. KSL Newsradio's Marc Giauque covered the Trump announcement form the rotunda of the Utah State Capitol.
The Utah Jazz and Okland Construction teamed up with members of the homeless community to fix up fences around the Road Home. While today's project wasn't a paying job, it could lead to employment in the future. (Photo: Spenser Heaps/Deseret News)
The FAA has put flight restrictions in place for northern Utah during President Trump's visit to Salt Lake City. They mean drone flights will be banned in an area from Ogden to Provo and Tooele to Kamas. Image credit: FAA
There was a lot of activity at the Capitol as Secret Service agents prepare for President Trump's visit. (Photo Credit: Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News)
Iron County Sheriff's office says firefighters stumbled upon an illegal bunker when ammunition from that bunker started exploding in the heat of the Brian Head fire. The bunker's maker then led the county to several other illegal structures. KSL Newsradio's Brianna Bodily joined Jeff Caplan live with more on the story.
Could it be the “big break” in the cold case murder of prominent book dealer Sherry Black? Investigators believe they have a composite sketch of a man who they believe may have killed Black seven years ago. Plus, family members of the victim are boosting their reward in the case from $50 thousand to a quarter of a million dollars.
There is a growing number of politicians calling on Michigan Representative John Conyers to step down in the wake of sexual harassment allegations against him. This list of politicians include Representative Nancy Pelosi and some members of the Congressional Black Caucus. (Photo Credit: Deseret News, file)
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day saints is making vending machines available, as part of its effort to encourage people to give and to serve during the Holiday season. People can choose to donate items, from socks, to eye-glasses, to chickens and goats to needy families world-wide. KSL Newsradio's Marc Giauque has the story.
On the same day that the House of Representative passed legislation to require sexual harassment training in congress, Enid Mickelsen admitted a fellow member of congress kissed her on the House floor while she served in Washington, D.C. (Photo: Deseret News)
As more women and men come forward with assault accusations, experts here in Utah urge locals to view the victims with empathy.
Investigators say there has been a break in the search for a man and his two-year old daughter. However, police say they have a lot of questions as to why he left the state and why he chose to go to Las Vegas.
Hawaii has alarms for storms and tsunamis and now for nuclear attacks. The state tested a long-dormant air raid siren hours after North Korea launched a ballistic missile into the Sea of Japan.
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Sources tell KSL and the Deseret News President Trump will visit Salt Lake City on Monday to make his formal announcement about cuts to Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments.
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A suspicious death of a woman found in a downtown motel is now being investigated as a homicide. Police are hoping the public can help them find two “persons of interest.” They’ve been identified as Kristie Marie Hansen and Javier Rodriquez Pena.
State officials say there has been a dramatic year-to-year increase in the number of people who died with the dangerous drug, Fentanyl, in their system. They say it’s proof of how common the drug is becoming in Utah.
BYU announced Ty Detmer was relieved of his duties as the Cougar's offensive coordinator today and Detmer says he's said disappointed he won't be given a chance to turn things around. But was he given a fair shot? We ask Deseret News columnist Dick Harmon that question and what the Cougar's could do next. (Photo: Jeffrey D. Allred/Deseret News)
Millions of Americans are looking for great deals this Cyber Monday, and many of these deals look tempting. However, some analysts say a lot of these "deals" aren't real. (Photo Credit: Shutterstock)
Officers are hoping the public can help them track down a person who was caught taking packages from porches over the weekend. (Photo Credit: Lone Peak Police)
You could possibly pull out the shorts this weekend or at least head to the golf course with the warmer than normal temperatures. We ask KSL meteorologist Kevin Eubank why we're in the 60's and when the storms will return. (Photo: Sean Moody/KSL)
A federal grant is allowing the southern Utah town of LaVerkin to increase their police by two officers. Sergeant Amber Crouse says the bump is needed for the three person police force. (Photo: LaVerking Police Facebook page)
Kerry Koefed was cruising down I-15 when a flash of black entered her vision. Her car came to a stop as a cow crashed into her car. But the cow hadn't wandered on to the road, it had come from the sky. (Photo: Kerri Kofoed)
Governor Gary Herbert freed a Norbest Farms turkey from a Thanksgiving dinner fate. But before he could grant the pardon to Grateful the gobbler, a man voiced his opinion that even more turkeys should be freed. (Photo: Kristin Murphy/Deseret News)
The Isom family has a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. Doctors say Dallin Isom, 29, survived a heart attack that would have killed almost anyone else.
It was a heartbreaking and heart warming trip to Puerto Rico for Utah Lt. Governor Spencer Cox. He and other Utahns helped to bring light, water and food to people still suffering from two hurricanes. (Photo: Spencer Cox)
There have been lots of road delays today because drivers had a hard time negotiating the snow and rain from earlier this morning. (Photo: Sean Moody/KSL)
The teen who was once deemed to be incompetent to stand trial for the sexual assault and murder of Kailey Vijil has been found to have had his competency restored.
The snow totals from the most recent storm may not be anything to write home about. Meteorologists say perhaps a foot in the Cottonwoods, but the avalanche danger is still high.
Austin Boutain is facing aggravated murder and attempted murder charges for reportedly shooting ChenWei Guo. His wife, Kathleen Boutain, is charged with criminal solicitation.
Real Salt Lake announced it has purchased a National Women's Soccer League club which will begin play next spring. Taylor Isom from BYU's soccer team and others attended today's announcement to show their support and find out a bit more about the professional sports league they could be playing in soon. (Photo: Jaren Wilkey/BYU)
Real Salt Lake team leaders make a major announcement, saying they have a new professional soccer team under their umbrella.
Krystal Tukuafu can boast that she used her minivan to help a American Fork police officer chase down a shoplifting suspect. Now she's hoping it will give her a little bit more street cred. (Screen grab: Sam Penrod/KSL TV)
Firework frustrations have members of the Utah Legislature considering changes. A bill under consideration would trim the number of July days when fireworks are allowed from 14 to eight. Photo credit: Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
Investigators believe Dyann Hernandez repeatedly stabbed her neighbor in the neck. Officers say the victim could have died in other neighbors weren't nearby to help. (Photo Credit: salt Lake City Police)
Plenty of people can't afford to speak to a doctor about their medical problems. But South Salt Lake now has a cool tool known as a health kiosk that will allow low income residents to speak with a doctor at any time. (Photo: KSL TV)
A case against a man accused of killing an Orem woman and her son is moving forward despite a major piece of missing evidence. Investigators were never able to find the bodies of the victims.
The Salt Lake City Police Department is pleading their case to the City Council as they hope to get a major boost in funding from the city budget to help them hire dozens more officers.
Utah law requires drivers to slow down and move over for emergency vehicles, but UDOT notices many motorists are not doing so for tow trucks or incident management vehicles. Photo credit: Jed Boal, KSL 5 TV
Doctors from across the nation have now reclassified high blood pressure after 14 years and the definition has dropped 10 points. Dr. Jeffrey Anderson with Intermountain Medical Center says that means a lot of Americans now have high blood pressure. (Photo: Laura Seitz/Deseret News)
The Salt Lake County Mayor, along with the District Attorney, say they plan on taking "Big Pharma" to court to combat the rising number of opioid overdose deaths in the state.
The man accused of killing his Spanish Fork girlfriend in 1988 stepped in front of a judge for the first time about this case. He was arrested this year after the remains of his alleged victim were found earlier this year.
A Utah lawmaker is asking for Utah signatures in an attempt to convince Mitt Romney to run for Orrin Hatch's senate seat.
Climate change may be responsible for our plant's erratic bloom cycles.
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Three teenagers were arrested after police say they snuck into the new Provo High school construction site and caused about ten thousand dollars of damage.
Investigators say the family had not lived in the area for long, and they've never had problems with that family before.
Investigators say Nathan Karner, Jorge Luis Almonte and Adolfo Parra have been booked into the Utah County Jail, and it all started when one of them forgot to follow a simple traffic rule.
Phase 3 of Operation Rio Grande began today with employers promising to offer jobs to the homeless looking for work. Maurice Egan with The Other Side Academy says jobs will only do so much. He knows a little something about the topic since he used to be homeless himself. (Photo: Kristin Murphy/Deseret News)
A mother is thanking her seven-year old son for knowing what to do while she was having a seizure set off by a cancerous mass in her brain. He alerted many people who were able to get medics to treat her.
Committee members say it focuses on helping homeless people get jobs, if they're ready for them.
The UDOT Express Pass registration site is still shut down after state officials learned of a flaw in the system, which would allow someone to look up some personal information of other customers. They hope to have it fixed in the next day or two. (Photo Credit: KSL TV)
Investigators say there are still many questions about what happened before an officer was shot near an apartment complex. (Photo Credit: KSL TV)
Investigators have arrested a man who they say was trying to set up a drug distribution network near Spanish Fork. (Photo Credit: Utah County Jail)
Cyber security officials in Utah have to carefully watch how much traffic is coming into state websites. They're tracking to see if any outside forces are trying to interfere with how election information is processed.
Utah State University students dressed in red today to honor the life of a University of Utah student killed in a failed carjacking last week.
BYU football played better Saturday, but still lost to Fresno State. Starting quarterback Tanner Mangum left in the fourth quarter with a season-ending achilles injury. Head Coach Kalani Sitake says they are considering all options in their upcoming game against UNLV.
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Joshua Cox is sentenced to 120 days in the Uintah County Jail for using a taser on two inmates during so-called "initiations." His attorneys other deputies and his superiors were complicit. (Photo Credit: Al Hartmann)
Park City police say Anthony McClanahan is believed to have killed his wife Keri at a condo early the morning of Nov. 2, 2017. He was out on bond from a child kidnapping case at the time. McClanahan once played football for Washington State before going pro in Canada. His social media channels portray him as a man engaged in humanitarian efforts for hurricane victims. Photo credit: Salt Lake County Jail
Children gathered in one area of Loveland Living Planet Aquarium to check out its newest residents. A couple of Linnaeus two-toed sloths were shown off to the public today. But you may want to show up early or late if you want to see them awake. (Photo: Laura Seitz/Deseret News)
Federal officials say the compound is becoming more of a problem, and that first responders need to make sure they're following all safety precautions. (Photo Credit: Deseret News. Federal officials respond to a Fentanyl pill making lab in Cottonwood Heights, Nov. 2016)
It hasn't felt like November, but, meteorologists say that will change soon. They say this weekend will be wet and cold.
Overcrowding at Arches National Park near Moab has the National Park Service proposing a new system of reservations for entry. KSL's Dave Cawley discusses the details and impacts with host Jeff Caplan.
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A trail steward at Snow Canyon State Park near St. George located a large amount of graffiti in the White Rocks area of the park. Staff are now trying to figure out how best to remove it. They also want help learning who is responsible. Photo credit: Utah State Parks and Recreation
A Payson Junior High School teacher broke a couple policies by showing the 1999 version of the Rogers and Hammerstein musical "Oklahoma!" to students. But the district wouldn't have found out about it unless some parents wouldn't have complained about a scene which mentions naked women. (Photo: PBS)
The Rich High School Rebels are working to change the meaning behind their mascot. Rather than being the rebels of the Civil War, they are re-branding to the rebels of the American Revolution.
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Police are searching for answers after finding the body of a 29 year old woman in one of the Park Regency Hotel rooms.
The team stepped on the court last night sporting black warm up shirts. On the back was the big Ute logo, but they merged the design with the Chinese flag. Written below on a red ribbon the team printed “R.I.P. ChenWei Guo”.
A police shooting that put a teen in the hospital was ruled justified today. Salt Lake County District Attorney, Sim Gill, said the officer shot the 17 year old because he was afraid for his life.
MURRAY, UT -- Intermountain Medical Center held a special training today aimed at teaching Utahns how to control a major hemorrhage before EMS crews arrive after a tragedy. Uncertainty on the ground can make it difficult for first responders to reach injured people following a mass casualty event, like the recent mass shooting in Las Vegas. More information about “Stop the Bleed” on KSL 5 TV tonight at 6:00 p.m.
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Police in Box Elder County are combing over the evidence left behind from a homicide inside a home on Main Street. Investigators say the suspect fled the state after it happened.
As police searched the area surrounding the University of Utah following last night's deadly shooting there, a watchful librarian at the Salt Lake City library spotted a man matching the description of the suspect. Security was called to a restroom where the man was reported to be, and it was there that Austin Boutain surrendered. The security guard who Boutain surrendered to is now sharing his story...
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The manhunt for a suspect in the fatal shooting has come to a successful ending. Austin Boutain was spotted while walking inside a downtown Salt Lake City building. (Photo Credit, Spenser Heaps)
Utah County prosecutors have charged Christopher Poulson with aggravated murder in connection with the disappearance of his girlfriend and her son in Sept., 2015. Poulson is accused of staging the disappearance to hide their deaths. He was arrested in Hawaii after the case was filed. Photo credit: Cache County Jail
A couple in Preston, Idaho have turned their little community Halloween maze into a fundraiser for their daughter facing cancer.
Utahns have teamed up with local businesses and the legislature to fund a supply trip for Puerto Rico. The Island has been mostly without power for over a month.
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The White House said Friday the president plans to travel to Utah in early December. The announcement came after President Trump told Senator Orrin Hatch he expects to act on recommendations from Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke regarding Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments. Photo credit: Scott G. Winterton, Deseret News
Racist posters and graffiti up on campus this summer have prompted the University of Utah to form a presidential anti-racism task force on campus.
Public safety officials are taking a close look at an increasingly popular country music festival, and the steps they need to take to keep concert-goers safe.
There's a serious amount of construction happening on the road that leads to the airport. Some airport officials are concerned that drivers could be confused about where to go.
The Utah County Sherriff's office has arrested a man accused of posting craigslist ads about fake research to attract and sexually assault women.
West Valley Police hired a company four years ago to attempt to find out what was on the hard drive of Josh Powell. They were hoping to discover any clues in the disappearance of Powell's wife, Susan. But KSL Newsradio's Dave Cawley says the encryption is proving to be troublesome. (Photo: Ted S. Warren)
Police are sifting through the evidence they've found in the car of the man who was shot and killed. Officers are running into obstacles identifying the victim. (Photo Credit: Murray Police, Twitter)
Some history professors say it's likely people on both sides of the debate will cherry-pick portions of the reports to support claims they've already made.
Police late on Thursday, identified a man they're calling a suspect in the shooting that left a man with multiple bullet wounds outside an apartment building. KSL Newsradio's Marc Giauque has more.
In its first large-scale deployment, an F35 squadron from Utah's Hill Air Force Base will take part in training in the Pacific Theater over the next six months. KSL Newsradio's Marc Giauque has more.
Police are looking for suspects and a motive behind a shooting on Layton's Avalon Drive. KSL Newsradio's Marc Giauque has the story.
The Salt Lake County District Attorney says officers did everything they could to de-escalate the situation before using lethal force. The suspect was seen on video attacking officers with a baton. (Photo Credit: SLC Police)
A dangerous wildlife encounter in Summit County has state officials telling everyone to be on the lookout for moose. They say the animals are far more aggressive than many people expect, especially this time of year. (Photo Credit: Shutterstock file)
The National Parks Service is toying with the idea of doubling the fees for Zion, Arches and other national parks in the near future. KSL Newsradio's Dave Cawley says the Utah Office of Tourism is worried about the fee hike, but says their are alternatives. (Photo: Zion National Park/AP)
Ula Tolatau is BYU's leading rusher and the only guy who's scored more than two touchdowns for the Cougars this season. But a citation for pot possession could mean he's done for the rest of the season. KSL Newsradio's Cleon Wall reports where a Utah County Sheriff's deputy say he found the marijuana is the interesting part of the story. (Photo: Robert W. Grover/ for the Deseret News)
Strong accusations are being made about the investigation into whether or not former County Recorder Gary Ott was abused by caretakers before he died. (Photo Credit: Kristin Murphy, Deseret News)
Sandy City Police today are releasing video and photo of a man they say pointed a gun at another man's head during a kidnapping, assault and robbery. Three people have already been arrested. KSL Newsradio's Marc Giauque has more.
Linebacker Francis Bernard was arrested for DUI over the weekend, but Cougar head football coach Kalani Sitake says Bernard left the team a couple of weeks ago. KSL Newsradio's Cleon Wall reports.
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The search is on for a man who reportedly attacked a woman in her home on Foothill Drive.
Officials with UDOT say road repairs happened on I-15 when they probably shouldn't have. Several drivers say they had hours worth of delays to deal with while coming home from UEA weekend.
Alex Kirry joins Jeff to preview his KSL show "BYU Football: Breaking the Streak," and said that the Cougars can win this week because they are playing one of the worst teams in the nation. But BYU faced one of the worst teams in the nation last week. Alex, though, says he has hope after hearing from Coach Kalani Sitake. (Photo: Robert W. Grover/For Deseret News)
Brigham City came together today to remember a teen killed in a crash on Highway 89.
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is announcing big changes to their missionary efforts. (Photo Credit: Jeffrey D Allred, Deseret News)
Herb Scribner wondered why Kentucky Fried Chicken followed him on Twitter, until he saw the other 11 followers. Now he's hoping that it will lead to some free chicken. (Photo: Herb Scribner/Deseret News)
Officials with the UHP say a man will face charges after reportedly driving while being way over the legal limit.
Gusty winds have caused problems on the streets and our sudden temperature change brought snow into the mountains
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Money was the big topic today at the first formal meeting of Utah's new Olympic Exploratory Committee. Governor Gary Herbert said the idea of hosting again in 2026 or 2030 is exciting, but they have a lot of decisions to make first.
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Dustin Malone says he's tremendously grateful to the people who are wishing him well after he was seen on video being robbed while he was having a seizure. However, he says the comments about the suspect and her family have gone too far.
A National Guard Black Hawk helicopter had to be called in to rescue a man stuck in a precarious place in the Uinta Mountains. But why call the National Guard? Chief Warrant Officer Brady Cloward was the pilot and explains why. (Photo: Nicole Vowell/KSL)
Gun control advocates are taking aim at a kind of insurance being offered by the National Rifle Association which covers the legal costs of someone who may have fired their weapon on someone else. (Photo Credit: Shutterstock)
A hiker was hoisted of a high-altitude, remote are near Kings Peak last night, by a Utah National Guard helicopter. KSL Newsradio's Marc Giauque has more.
Desperate to give birth and end an uncomfortable pregnancy, a 4th District Clerk asked a judge to serve her unborn daughter and official eviction notice.
It was an ugly injury. Gordon Hayward dislocated his ankle and broke his tibia after an attempted ally-oop. But TOSH orthopedic surgeon Doctor Michael Holmstrom says the former Jazz star could still play this season. (Photo: Kristin Murphy/Deseret News)
The Utah Jazz will play their first game of the season with very few point guards. But KSL Newsradio's Cleon Wall reports that Coach Quin Snyder hopes the team's depth will make up for it. (Photo: Cleon Wall/KSL Newsradio) (Highlight: ESPN)
The Utah Jazz begin their season against the Nuggets in Salt Lake and the team looks quite different than last year. Top scorers Gordon Hayward and George Hill are gone, and many wonder if the Utah has enough offensive fire power to make it back into the NBA Postseason. But KSL Newsradio's Cleon Wall reports that the team isn't buying into that narrative. (Photo: Cleon Wall/KSL Newsradio)
Utah's already building a new prison, but the Trump Administration wants to find somewhere else to stick undocumented immigrants arrested by ICE agents.
A big change is announced regarding police body-cam videos from the Salt Lake City Police Department. It could make it so people demanding to see the videos may get them more quickly. (Photo Credit: Scott G Winterton, Deseret News)
The University of Utah is trying to track down the vandals who targeted a building that was under construction and left racist graffiti on one of the walls over the weekend.
There’s a somber kind of holiday display at the Shops at South Town. The Utah Department of Health is placing a display that talks about the lives of teens that have lost their lives due to traffic accidents.
BYU head football coach Kalani Sitake has received plenty of support from other friends in the coaching business, but his friends on the Cougar football staff are being constantly evaluated. And Sitake said that evaluation includes himself. (Photo: Jeffrey Allred/Deseret New)
Former Salt Lake City police detective Jeff Payne has formally asked the city's Civil Service Commission to reconsider his firing. Chief Mike Brown terminated Payne over his arrest of University Hospital nurse Alex Wubbels.
There were heavy hearts in Enoch as loved ones said goodbye to a woman who was killed in the attack. (Photo Credit: GoFundMe)
Officials in southern Utah say it's a miracle they survived. The couple was found after the wife was spotted laying on a dirt road.
Caught red-handed on camera, police are are looking for a woman who is accused of stealing a 711 clerk's credit card while he was suffering through a seizure on the ground.
A rancher who just happened to be in a remote section of Kane County believes God's hand was in the discovery of an elderly Houston Texas couple, who survived six days of being stranded in the area. The pair had followed a GPS into the remote area and had very little food or water. KSL Newsradio's Marc Giauque has the rancher's story.
Former Cougar quarterback Gary Sheide says fans shouldn't give on the team after five straight losses. He knows something about football struggles since he was the the starter the last time BYU started out 1-5. Cleon Wall has an in-depth look. (Photo: byuphotos.com)
UTA hosts a delegation of public transit bosses from Turkey at facilities in Salt Lake City and Provo on Thursday. The international collaboration was meant to help the Turkish group see how Utah has dealt with challenges of integrating bus and rail travel. Photo credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
A social media battle erupted this week between two candidates hoping to take a Utah congressional seat in November's election
The U. S. Board of Geographic Names voted to change the name of Negro Bill Canyon to Grandstaff Canyon. Jasen Lee with Utah Martin Luther King Commission says it is about time. (Photo: John Hollenhorst/Deseret News)
Several crews have been deployed to at least two separate blazes that have destroyed over 400 structures already.
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Some health insurance insiders are calling the President's order a "short-term gain, long-term loss."
The body-camera video of an arrest has gained world-wide attention, and left a police officer without a job. Today, Salt Lake City Police unveiled a new policy dealing with how officers interact with hospitals. KSL Newsradio's Marc Giauque has the story. (Photo, ksl.com)
As fires in California continue to cause major damage, safety officials in Utah say everyone should know how they're going to escape during an emergency. (Photo Credit: AP/Rich Pedroncelli)
A packed auditorium at Utah Valley University greeted a former director for the NSA and the CIA.
Students screamed and and yelled and a medical helicopter arrived on Herriman High School's campus today as part of mock crash. It was meant to represent the dangers of distracted or impaired driving and it seemed to have an affect on at least one student. (Screenshot: Mark Wetzel/KSL TV)
Police are searching for surveillance cameras that may have caught the theft of almost all of a local mayoral candidate's campaigns signs early this week.
The Boy Scouts of America says it will open up scouting to girls, from cub-scout, all the way through to the rank of Eagle. KSL Newsradio's Marc Giauque has more. (Photo, ksl.com)
Salt Lake Police Chief Mike Brown said he couldn't trust Detective Jeff Payne after his arrest of a nurse. Nurse Alex Wubbels refused to draw blood from a patient saying she needed a warrant and she was following policy. Chief Brown said the detective escalated the situation. KSL Newsradio's Cleon Wall has the story after looking for the documents of why he was fired. (Photo: Ravell Call/Deseret News)
Would Utah’s medical system be ready to handle a mass shooting or another kind of terror attack? Emergency workers were trying to answer that question in one of the largest terror drills of its kind.
Salt Lake City Chief Mike Brown fired Detective Jeff Payne over his arrest of University of Utah Hospital nurse Alex Wubbels. Payne's attorney Greg Skordas said that outcome would have been different if not for the public release of body camera footage.
A fresh set of federal eyes will take a look at a deadly officer-involved shooting in Salt Lake City. The District Attorney has asked the FBI to review his findings, after ruling the use of deadly force justified.
The nephew of a man killed in an officer-involved shooting last August, wants answers. The shooting has since been ruled justified and the family of Patrick Harmon can't figure out why.
Orem officers have arrested a man on suspicion of attempted murder after he reportedly beat a woman in her own basement. (Photo Credit, Utah County Jail)
Cougar head football coahc Kalani Sitake is tired of the excuses and inconsistencies with his program. But he won't blame anyone but himself. (Photo: Jeffrey D. Allred/Deseret News)
A group of USU students are donating their marketing skills to help get local businesses off the ground.
Interested business owners should contact hadley.burton@usu.edu.
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Police say the remains found by two hikers near Dog Lake are human, but, they still have many questions about how the person died.
Friends, family, dignitaries and leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints met in the Salt Lake Tabernacle today to honor Elder Robert D. Hales, a member of the church's Quorum of the 12 Apostles. KSL Newsradio's Marc Giauque has more.
The snow isn’t falling yet, but, UDOT is getting ready for it. They’re letting high school customize some of their snowplows, which can hopefully teach the students about staying safe when plows are around. (Photo Credit: UDOT)
The Best Friends Animal Society of Utah received help from a couple of Houston children who wanted to help hurricane affected pets who are without their owners right now. So they helped fix treats and think their owners will come get them soon. (Photo: Best Friends Animal Society)
The Las Vegas mass shooter used a "bump stock" that basically turns a semi-automatic weapon into an automatic weapon. KSL's Mike Anderson talked to gun owners about the add-on and found some that liked it while others think the device should not be sold to the general public. (Photo: Spenser Heaps/Deseret News)
State officials are tracking an alarming spike in the number of West Nile Virus infections in Utah. However, they’re still trying to pinpoint why the increase happened.
It's hard to ignore the media coverage of the shooting in Las Vegas and video of the violence has been prevalent. That's why social workers and counselors have been stationed at Utah's universities for any students who need help. One professional says it's normal for people to be affected by violence at a far away location. (Photo: Scott Winterton/Deseret News)
A man was hurt in a trackhoe fire that closed down a road in Cottonwood Heights today. Police say the fire was in danger of destroying a power line and exploding a nearby natural gas line.
Photo: Unified Fire Authority
Utah and six other states today formalized an agreement they hope will expand the use of electric vehicles throughout the west, by building charging station corridor. KSL Newsradio's Marc Giauque has more.
Carolyn Tuft was shopping at Trolley Square in 2007 when a man opened fire and killed five people, including her daughter. Now the woman is an advocate of stronger gun control and taking care of the people left behind after a deadly shooting.
Photo: Tom Smart, Deseret News, File
Today law enforcement explained the Las Vegas shooter was able to fire off rounds more quickly because he used a bump stock. Clark Aposhian, the Chairman of the Utah Shooting Sport Council, joined Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News to explain what a bump stock is, if it's legal, and how the shooter was able to get his hands on one.
Dept. of Public Safety Commissioner Keith Squires says police agencies across the nation share lots of information to prevent mass attacks. But he says greater security may have to come from the general public. (Photo: Deseret News)
Kristen Jensen heard the shot and wanted to leave. But her husband wanted to stay and eventually the two were separated. The St. George resident recounts the whole experience and shares that she will be returning to Vegas again. (Photo: John Lochner/AP)
Doctor Doug Goldsmith of the Children's Center says parents need to find out how much their kids know about the mass shooting in Las Vegas. And he says adults need to take charge and set the record straight. (Photo: Ronda Churchill/AP)
One Utah woman says she was compelled to help the injured after gunfire broke out. Meanwhile, others are trying to help those desperate to come home. (Photo Credit: Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The mass shooting that killed dozens of people is convincing a lot of Utahns to help out in any way they can.
Salt Lake police say it was a violent encounter that led to the death of an assault suspect in a parking-lot east of downtown on Thursday. They've identified the suspect, but are saying little else about the encounter itself. KSL Newsradio's Marc Giauque has more.
Several Layton High and West High School students are being treated for rabies after bats invaded the two schools. Davis County Health Department Deputy Director Dave Spence says it doesn't take much to contract the disease. (Photo: Deseret News)
Photo: Intellectual Reserve, Inc. Elder Robert D. Hales speaks during a previous general conference.
After the death of his son on a scouting trip, he's hoping to spread the word of this potentially fatal sickness.
The University of Utah's Executive Director of the National Center for Veterans Studies, Craig Bryan, testified before a congressional committee today about the lack of help suicidal veterans are receiving because of a lack of training. (Photo: Ravell Call/Deseret News)
A two-year old speech from Utah basketball coach Larry Krystikowiak seems appropriate today after coaches and others have been charged in a bribery scandal involving recruits. He talked to a group at the Hinckley Institute of Politics about the problems of shoe companies get involved in recruiting and shared one of his experiences. (Photo: Kristin Murphy/Deseret News)
The Police Association is speaking out about an angry letter they sent to the Salt Lake City Police Chief and Mayor following the controversial arrest of a Utah nurse. The association says officers should be treated just as fairly as suspects and victims in an investigation.
Rick Bywater posted angry messages on Facebook before he went on a shooting rampage. But residents of the trailer park where it happened knew something was coming and call one of the victims a hero. (Caption: Rick Bywater's Facebook page)
Investigators say they found evidence of abuse happening between March and June of this year.
Several semi trucks loaded with lumber and other supplies are on their way to Rockport to help people recover from Hurricane Harvey.
A Utah family is frantic after almost a week of silence from relatives on Puerto Rico. The contact stopped just after hurricane Maria made landfall on the Island.
The public is getting a better look at what happened during an officer-involved shooting earlier this month. The Cottonwood Heights Police Department has released the body-cam footage.
Students and faculty are gearing up for a speech from a controversial conservative talk show host this Wednesday. However, before protesters come to crash the speech, students and faculty had a frank discussion about what is and what isn’t “protected speech.”
President Trump wished NFL owners would fire players who refused to stand for the U.S. national anthem, but members of the Jazz have their own opinions about the President and his tweeting. KSL's Andy Larsen says he doesn't think the team is coaching what to say. (Photo: Hans Koepsell/Deseret News)
The Cougars held a players only meeting last week to make sure the team is on the right page the rest of the season. But punter Jonny Linehan said for their own mental health, BYU really needs a win. (Photo: Jeffrey Allred/Deseret News)
Officials with UDOT say they'll need the weekend to replace the soil that was washed away.
Deseret News sports reporter Amy Donaldson took her two daughters to hear Michelle Obama speak at Pluralsight's tech conference so that they could get to hear a successful, service oriented woman. But Donaldson says she left emboldened with better ways for employers to hire a diversified workforce. (Photo: Associated Press)
Anyone heading out to watch a football game tonight will need to bundle up. Meteorologists say the weather is unusually cold for the first day of Autumn.
A Utah family is searching for two men who stepped in to save a life over Labor Day weekend. They want to say thanks.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints recently purchased the original printers manuscript for The Book of Mormon for $35 million. A historian says the church is now getting ready to show of the document. (Photo: LDS Church)
Officials from the Utah Department of Transportation say semi drivers had lots of safety concerns on one stretch of I-15 in northern Utah.
Trax crews spotted the body around 10:30 AM near 145 West and Central Avenue this morning.
The Department of Veterans Affairs shows suicide among military veterans is higher in Utah and 3 other western states than the national average. Jill Atwood with the VA Salt Lake City Health System says they are doing what they can to reach out to vets in rural areas. (Photo: Ravell Call/Deseret News)
It was movie day at the Utah State Capitol. One lawmaker showed his committee a portion of a movie he has made which has serious allegations against certain environmental groups. Representative Mike Noel says those groups are partly to blame for the rapid spread of the Brian Head Fire. (Photo Credit: Stuart Johnson, Deseret News, file)
A Bountiful doctor facing multiple counts of sexual abuse of a child has been indicted by a federal grand jury.
The 7.1 magnitude earthquake south of Mexico City has claimed lives and destroyed buildings. We asked Keith Koper, the director of the University of Utah's Seismograph Stations, if this quake was related to another quake in Mexico. (Photo: Rebecca Blackwell/AP)
Former Utah Governor Jon Huntsman, Jr. testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday, regarding his appointment to the post of U.S. Ambassador to Russia. Huntsman told lawmakers he believes the post would be difficult but an opportunity to share American values abroad. Photo credit: Ladd Eagan, KSL 5 TV
If Utah's year in precipitation was written by Charles Dickens, it would have been the wettest of times and the driest of times. The Beehive State saw both extremes this year and National Weather Service Hydrologist Brian McInerney says any storms right now would help out with the next water year. (Photo: Jeffrey Allred/Deseret News)
President Trump's strong against Kim Jong Un are making international headlines. Some analysts are weighing in on whether President Trump calling the North Korean leader "Rocket Man" was too much. (Photo Credit: AP Photo/ Richard Drew)
The Salt Lake City Police Department is planning a pre-determination hearing against Detective Jeff Payne, which could end with him losing his job. His record disciplinary record will likely be used against him.
The Orem Police Department posted a picture of an officer reading a book to a little boy as his mom was being helped by another officer. The post that accompanied the picture not only focused on the great interaction between officer and child, but the statement that officers are good people, too. (Photo: Orem Police Facebook Page)
After months of waiting, Jon Huntsman Jr. will go before the Senate committee to be possibly confirmed as the new ambassador to Russia. Political analysts expect very little resistance to his confirmation.
Prosecutors say the evidence didn’t back up their original charge of reckless burning. Police are not happy with the decision.
Henry B. Eyring of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints stops by to give encouragement and minister to the people who have just started picking up their lives from Hurricane Irma. KSL's Dave Cawley has a recap. (Photo: Intellectual Reserve/The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)
Strong, violent winds did damage at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area on Thursday. Boaters who were on Lake Powell during the micro burst were peppered with debris and in some cases severely injured. Photo credit: Ron Cooper
While President Trump and other lawmakers are trying to come to an agreement over the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA act, some local governments are calling on him to reinstate it until a more permanent solution is found.
Unified Police think a man who fired a shot while robbing a bank in Taylorsville this morning, may have robbed another bank a few days ago. KSL Newsradio's Marc Giauque has the story.
Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke still hasn't announced his recommendations for national monuments in Utah and other locations, but Governor Herbert believes he wants to shrink it. On the other hand, he has no idea if President Trump will go for the recommendation. (Photo: Spenser Heaps/Deseret News)
The teacher placed on administrative leave for handing out a controversial survey about sexual experience is getting a big show of support from former students. They're planning a rally for her at the school on 7:30 Friday night.
Truck drivers from Utah are bringing another convoy of emergency supplies to people affected by Hurricane Irma.
The family members of a woman whose car was slammed into by a crashing plane say they're stunned she wasn't hurt more severely . (Photo Credit: KSL TV)
The Utah County Sheriff's Office is talking about ideas about a potential ordinance that could help clear homeless camps from places like Provo Canyon. (Photo Credit: KSL TV)
Senator Orrin Hatch says he wants to find an alternative to opioids and is willing to fund medical marijuana research. But Utah's senior senator is still not a fan of the drug that is now legal is many states. (Photo: Scott Winterton/Deseret News)
A small engine plane pilot crashes onto 1900 West in Roy, hitting a car. Investigators say no one was seriously hurt, but, federal investigators have to figure out why the plane went down.
Steve Peterson's face will never be the same again after he crashed into a travel trailer last Wednesday. As he recovers in the hospital, his son says he's still concerned about the kids. (Photo: Utah Highway Patrol)
Close to 3,000 flags flapped in Sandy today in honor of the victims of the September 11th terror attacks back in 2001. Organizers say they continue to plant the flags so that no one forgets that day and so that kids can learn more about the sacrifice by the people who lost their lives. (Photo: healingfield.org)
The Weber School District is apologizing to parents at Roy High School after a teacher assigned a survey that asked inappropriate questions.
Investigators say the man is accused of harassing 911 dispatchers, demanding he be returned to his home country of Argentina.
Deseret News columnist Dick Harmon joins Jeff to talk about the Cougars offensive woes and who has the advantage when it comes to big plays in this game. (Photo: Scott Winterton/Deseret News)
McCann says the two teams are probably a lot more even than their fan bases think and gives us the players he's going to be watching in this rivalry game between the Utes and Cougs. (Photo: Ravell Call/Deseret News)
Representatives of the Department of Public Safety say it's safe to assume you were one of the over 100 million people whose information was compromised. However, credit monitoring may not be enough to prevent your information from being used.
They hope recent flooding, hurricanes and wildfires will spark an interest in all Utahns to have their 72 hour emergency kits ready.
The 2017 rivalry game between BYU and Utah will be the first without legendary Cougar coach Lavell Edwards. But in a way, his presence will still be felt in the coaches who will oversee this game. KSL Newsradio's Cleon Wall has an in-depth look. (Photo: Deseret News)
The video showing the detaining of nurse Alex Wubbels after she refused to do a blood draw on an unconscious patient made international headlines. Now, Sim Gill is asking the FBI to look into it. (Photo Credit: SLC Police body cam)
143-million people could be affected by a hack at Equifax. Deseret Mutual certified financial planner Shane Stewart tells Jeff Caplan and Jay McFarland what people need to know just in case they think they may be affected. (Photo: DMBA)
Investigators say more than two dozen people were taken into custody this morning. The suspects reportedly targeted people near the Rio Grande area.
Hope is the operating word in the Sanchez household as the family holds out for a chance to find citizenship in the U.S.
KSL continues getting you ready for the 2017 version of the rivalry game between BYU and Utah with a glace back at the 2007 game. Former Cougar wide-receiver Austin Collie's 4th and 18 catch made Utah fans sick and his post game comments left many furious. But Collie is unapologetic. KSL Newsradio's Cleon Wall takes an in-depth look. (Photo: Scott Winterton: Deseret News)
Fire managers on the Uintah Fire provided an update to reporters on Wednesday afternoon from the Dee Events Center. The fire held steady at just over 600 acres in size, while firefighters made significant progress in containing it. Image credit: Scott G. Winterton, Deseret News
Utahn Kerri Nakamura sheltered in her hotel as Hurricane Irma swept past the island of St. Thomas. She described the experience of sitting through a hurricane with KSL's Jeff Caplan. Photo credit: Kerri Nakamura
The family of a man struck while crossing the street in South Salt Lake last week is talking about the man who died last night, and the man accused of killing him. KSL Newsradio's Marc Giauque has more.
BYU's football team is in a bit of a funk right now when it comes to the rivalry game against Utah. The Utes have won six straight games. But some Utes and Cougars remember back to a time when it was just the opposite, until one Utah team broke out in a big way. KSL Newsradio's Cleon Wall has an in-depth look. (Photo: Stuart Johnson/KSL)
The Trump Administration's announcement that it will end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy granting immigration relief to children brought to the United States as children has some Utahns who have been helped by the policy concerned. They're hoping Congress will come up with a permanent replacement to provide certainty to themselves and others. Photo credit: Laura Seitz, Deseret News
A brush fire burning on the mountainside near the mouth of Weber Canyon not only destroyed homes, it also forced two nearby elementary schools to evacuate. School district officials said their disaster drills made for an orderly escape. Photo credit: Ravell Call, Deseret News
The popular Salt Lake movie theater is claiming a win after a judge rules the state violated their first amendment rights. They plan on showing movies they were warned not to screen in the past.
City officials are unveiling a new trail marker system that they hope will help find stranded hikers quicker, and will streamline rescue efforts.
A nurse is calling for change within the Salt Lake City Police Department after she says an officer overstepped his bounds and handcuffed her after she wouldn't draw blood from a patient.
This weekend marks the end of what is known as Utah’s “100 Deadliest Days” on the roads. The Utah Highway Patrol and other law enforcement agencies all over the state are trying to prevent this holiday weekend from becoming deadly.
After months of waiting, UDOT officials say the restrictions from Foothill to I-80 and I-215 will be gone lifted, just in time for University of Utah's home opener on Thursday.
The Deputy US Attorney General says he's offering more tools and flexibility in prosecuting violent criminals.
Some escaped only with a few bags of belongings, and just North of Houston, some last night found themselves staying in an LDS church. KSL Newsradio's Marc Giauque has more.
As more people were pulled from dry zones or flooded buildings in flood ravaged Houston, others were anxiously awaiting to meet them. North of Houston, one family was finally brought back together Monday afternoon. KSL Newsradio's Marc Giauque has more.
Sightings of a young bear on the outskirts of Mapleton caused alarm yesterday. Now the Division of Wildlife Resourses says they don't believe the bear will cause any trouble, but residents should still be careful to avoid any encounters.
Officials with Intermountain Healthcare say they're keeping a close eye on how emergency officials are handling the response to Hurricane Harvey. They're also showing of their facility that they say can distribute medical supplies to hundreds of thousands of people.
A company trying to help the victims of Hurricane Harvey gets far more donations than they were expecting. They've even inspired other companies to pitch in and help.
Victoria, Texas resident Boyce Tesch sheltered at home through Hurricane Harvey. After the storm, Tesch spoke with KSL Newsradio's Jeff Caplan about the experience and how his neighborhood has coped with the storm's aftermath.
Photo credit: City of Victoria, via Facebook
KSL's Dave McCann joins Jeff Caplan to discuss ESPN's decision to moved BYU's game from hurricane ravaged Houston to LSU's backyard of New Orleans. (Photo: Jeff Allred/Deseret News)
Investigators think tire failure may be to blame for a dump truck crash that killed the driver, and shut the northbound lanes of I-15 down for several hours. (Photo Credit: Utah Department of Public Safety)
City officials are hoping the public can help them track down whoever sparked a series of seven fires along Redwood Road, scorching more than 100 acres in all.
Students woke up this morning to find black and white flyers covering other advertisements for movie showings, club events, and other posters. The flyers asked students if they were tired of "anti-white propaganda" and encouraged readers to look into the alt-right movement.
While Texas' Governor has urged many residents to get away from the massive storm striking his state this weekend, Boyce Tesch tells Jeff Caplan that he plans on waiting it out. (Graphic: ABC News)
With a pedestrian bridge over Bangerter Higwhay out, the Utah Department of Transportation is offering a lift to some 300 students at Oquirrh Elementary School until a new bridge is opened. KSL Newsradio's Marc Giauque has more.
There is no question who will be BYU's starting quarterback against Portland State and the rest of the season. But Tanner Mangum has come a long way since he was forced into duty as a freshman. KSL Newsradio's Cleon Wall finds out how he's changed in the past few years. (Photo: Spenser Heaps/Deseret News)
The Salt Lake City Police Department is responding to social media accounts claiming Operation Rio Grande has shifted many homeless people away from the area near Pioneer Park to camps along the Jordan River. Officials say it’s hard to verify if these posts are 100 percent accurate.
Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke delivered his recommendations for national monument changes to President Trump on Thursday. Zinke did not reveal what, specifically, he thinks should happen to Utah's Bears Ears or Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments. Photo credit: Dave Cawley, KSL Newsradio
Officials from UDOT are asking the public to weigh in on potentially huge changes coming to a 10 mile stretch of the road.
The pilot of a twin engine plane suffered only minor injuries after the plane crashed between some buildings, south of the South Valley Regional Airport. KSL Newsradio's Marc Giauque has more.
KSL Newsradio continues to get you ready for the Cougars opener versus Portland State by focusing on the running backs. Fans will see plenty of guys rushing the ball this season since none of the running backs have separated themselves as the main guy. And as KSL's Cleon Wall discovered they don't even have the political will to put down their rivals. (Photo: Spenser Heaps/Deseret News)
A national summit is held in Utah, designed to tackle the extremely quick growth of the wild horse and burro population in the western states. But, animal advocates say they're concerned this could lead to a slaughter.
Children with disabilities or debilitating illnesses are heroes in many people's eyes. Photographer Josh Rossi and a costume designer went a step further and actually turned them into superheroes. (Photo: Josh Rossi Photography)
The owners of the CupBop food truck and restaurant chain say their main distribution center in Taylorsville keeps getting hit by burglars, and they're growing more and more frustrated.
BYU fans are getting excited for another new season of Cougar football. Head Coach Kalani Sitake and his staff are feeling a bit more comfortable going into their second season in Provo. But Ty Detmer and the others know there is no time to relax. KSL Newsradio's Cleon Wall takes an in-depth look. (Photo: Deseret News)
A 17-year-old boy helped save his father's life after seeing him collapse on the track at Fremont High School. He used CPR training he received in the Boy Scouts of America to keep Jeff Boothe's heart beating until paramedics arrived.
Image credit: Mike Anderson, KSL 5
People who failed to heed warnings about the need for filters and special glasses might have damaged their eyes by staring at the sun during Monday's coast-to-coast eclipse. Moran Eye Center opthamologist Dr. Jeff Pettey said there are some simple tests to check for vision damage. Image credit: Scott G. Winterton, Deseret News