1 dead, 1 injured in freeway crash near Fillmore
One person is dead and another hurt after a motorcycle accident shut down I-15's southbound lanes this afternoon. Photo: Utah Highway Patrol
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Semi tanker rolls in Tooele County
A semi tanker swerved to avoid another car turning left in front of it and tipped over -- shutting down a lane of SR-36 in Tooele. KSL Photo Journalist Derek Peterson witnessed the crash as it happened.
1m May 26, 2017
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Number of rescues needed along Sandy trails on the rise
The Bells Canyon Trails are becoming increasingly popular, but, Sandy city officials say people need to make more steps to ensure their own safety before going up the mountains.
35s May 26, 2017
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Two dozen people indicted in Salt Lake County meth ring
Investigators say 24 people, mostly from Utah, were part of a large and complicated distribution ring supplying meth from Mexico in Salt Lake County.
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North Summit high school students add classmate's service dog to the yearbook
She's a little furrier than your average high school grad. Katie, the dog, Blonquist made it into the North Summit High School yearbook after her owner says she became just another student.
52s May 26, 2017
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Aggression against reporters on the rise
Audio of Montana Congressional candidate Greg Gianforte body slamming a reporter from 'The Guardian' is making the new cycle.The Gianforte campaign says the reporter was aggressive, shoving a microphone in the candidate's face. The reporter says he was asking a budget question. The incoming director of the Radio, Television and Digital News Association, Dan Shelley, joined Jeff Caplan and was ...
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New card program could raise money for search and rescue crews in Utah
State officials are kicking off a new campaign that they say could raise much needed funds, and offer people some protection against being charged for being rescued.
35s May 25, 2017
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Acid spill sparks evacuations in Salt Lake City
Officials say 500 pounds of nitric acid spilled from the Univar company on 800 South, but, no one was injured.
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CBO report claims millions would be uninsured with new health care act, in Utah experts say it would amount to tens of thousands
Today the Congressional Budget Office predicted the bill meant to dismantle the Affordable Care Act would leave 23 million without insurance in the next ten years. Here in Utah, some worry that would include thousands of the state's most vulnerable. Picture: Fotolia via Adobe Stock
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Police looking for woman kidnapped at gun point
The Salt Lake police department needs the public's help finding a kidnapped woman. Samantha June Medina, 24, was taken by 32-year old Victor Gabino-Perez this afternoon.Perez is considered armed and dangerous, driving a white or grey 1995 Pontiac Grand Am, license plate E58 5NB. Please call Salt Lake Police at 801 799-3000 if you see the car or Samantha June Medina. KSL News Radio's Paul Nelso...
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Police make arrests in statue theft
Two men have been arrested in connection with the theft of an 800 pound bronze statue of Joseph Smith and Brigham Young.Investigators say the piece of art may not have been a good prize to steal.
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Lions and tigers and BEARS!
Utah's Hogle Zoo is getting two new polar bears. Nora gained YouTube fame last year when she was seen frolicking in the snow. The bears are scheduled to arrive this fall from Oregon. Hogle Zoo spokesperson Erica Hansen has all the details. Photo courtesy of Oregon Zoo.
2m May 24, 2017
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Days before graduation, Mapleton senior killed in car accident
Photo: Shaw family
50s May 24, 2017
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Are you scared yet?
Did the latest terror attack in Europe focused on a "soft target" shake your confidence? Police in Manchester, England say a suicide bomber went after Ariana Grande fans at an arena. And now, the U-K is at its highest possible terror alert level. Ogden Police Cheif Randy Watt is a counter-terrorism expert and says there's a reason attackers focus on places like sports arenas.
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Wildlife officials beefing up inspections for quagga mussels
The DWR is warning boaters heading out this weekend to make sure they have their boats properly drained and dry in order to prevent the mussels from spreading to other waters.(Photo: Shutterstock, file)
36s May 23, 2017
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Police searching for stolen 800 pound statue
Salt Lake City Police say four people stole a bronze statue of Joseph Smith and Brigham Young from a business complex in the early morning hours.(Photo: surveillance video)
35s May 23, 2017
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Search and Rescue crews beg families to be extra cautious around Utah's rivers
As the snow continues to feed our local rivers, search and rescue workers say families forget how dangerous they are. Photo: file photo, KSL TV
44s May 23, 2017
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Police: skull found in Spanish Fork could belong to missing woman
She has been missing since 1988 but today police say the man, currently living in the home she occupied just before her disappearance, may have finally found her body. Picture: Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
58s May 23, 2017
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Two suspected bank robbers spotted after suspicious behavior
Two Colorado men are booked into jail after the sight of a police officer seems to have freaked them out.(Photo: Adobe stock)
37s May 22, 2017
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UTA officials: Drivers are breaking many railroad crossing arms
Officials with the Utah Transit Authority say they're spending hundreds of thousands of dollars repairing the arms that drivers are breaking nearly every day.
36s May 22, 2017
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Utah school kids chat live with astronauts on ISS
A group of school students from across northern Utah gathered at the Utah State University space dynamics laboratory on Friday for a live video conference with astronauts aboard the International Space Station. The event was designed to help foster interest in careers in science, technology, engineering and math fields.
2m May 20, 2017
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Mother Nature keeps us guessing
There was snow falling from the sky, and on the ground, earlier this week. KSL TV 5 meteorologist Kevin Eubank was wearing his white snow jacket a few days ago, but not today. He answers the question, 'Is Spring coming back?'
2m May 19, 2017
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State officials set timeline for Third District race
The process for people to declare their candidacy for Jason Chaffetz's job is already underway.
37s May 19, 2017
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Fugitive arrested after trying to hide in a Millcreek doghouse
The US Marshal's office has tracked down a man that they say has been on the run for more than a year.
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A rush to fill Jason Chaffetz's congressional seat
The big question after Jason Chaffetz announced he's leaving Congress early is, "Who will replace him?" A lot of people are lining up for a special election or two. Chase Thomas from Alliance for a Better Utah explains what Governor Gary Herbert's plan means to the voters in the 3rd District.
2m May 19, 2017
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Governor, lawmakers bicker over process to replace Rep. Chaffetz
Utah Governor Gary Herbert has refused to call the state legislature into special session, which GOP lawmakers want so they can clarify the process for filling a congressional vacancy. Legislative leaders are threatening legal action if the governor moves forward with an open primary election. They'd prefer to have party delegates pick the candidates. Photo credit: Ravell Call, Deseret News
3m May 19, 2017
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Many campgrounds will remain closed over Memorial Day weekend
Utah's valleys are warming back up, but in many higher areas the Forest Service said their campgrounds are still covered in snow. That may making camping over Memorial Day weekend a little tricky this year.
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Will he stay or will he go now
The calls for Jazz star Gordon Hayward to stay in Utah are growing. But, the question of where he will go became more complicated when the All-Star was not named to any of the three ALL NBA teams. KSL.Com Jazz writer Andy Larson joined Utah's Afternoon Host, Jeff Caplan to discuss the latest chapter in this sports drama.
2m May 18, 2017
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Rep. Chaffetz makes his resignation official
Utah's Third District Representative Jason Chaffetz explains why he's leaving office and why he chose June 30 as his last day.He's still tight-lipped about what he'll do after that.
5m May 18, 2017
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Former US attorney in Utah says Robert Mueller is the right man to wrap up election investigation into Russia
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Mueller named independent investigator into possible election interference
The Department of Justice has named former FBI director Robert Mueller as special counsel in their investigation into claims of Russian interference in last year's election. Several people have praised the choice, including for US Attorney for Utah Brett Tolman.(Photo: Francisco Kjolseth)
4m May 17, 2017
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Driverless bus incident has UTA increasing training
A potentially dangerous situation has officials with the Utah Transit Authority reminding drivers what they need to do while restarting the batteries on their buses.
35s May 17, 2017
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Accused killer of U.T.A. worker sentenced to life without parole
One of the two men who kidnapped, beat and killed a UTA worker while trying to flee police in another kidnapping case was sentenced today to life in prison without parole, plus 20 years. DJ Harrison's attorney said Harrison has agonized over his actions of a year ago. The family of the victim, Kay Porter Ricks, says they can forgive Harrison, but that Harrison will have to now live with the con...
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Rep. Chaffetz demands Comey memo from acting FBI director
A story first reported by the New York Times states ousted FBI Director James Comey wrote a memo about an encounter with President Trump in February. During the meeting, President Trump reportedly urged Comey to go easy on his fired National Security Adviser, Michael Flynn. In response Utah Rep. Jason Chaffetz, chairman of the House Oversight Committee, is demanding any Comey memos from the FBI...
2m May 17, 2017
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What to do with plants during tonight's storm
KSL's Jed Boal gives plant owners the best ideas of how to protect their plants during tonight's winter storm.(Photo: Laura Seitz/Deseret News)
2m May 17, 2017
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Get ready for winter
KSL meteorologist Kevin Eubank says winter will return one more time tonight with snow falling in various places across the Wasatch Front.(Photo: Sean Moody/KSL TV)
2m May 17, 2017
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Weber County may ban alcoholic beverages on two reservoir beaches
Weber county officials say they're trying to make the beaches safer and cleaner(Photo Credit: Holin Wilbanks)
37s May 16, 2017
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Storm could impact some drivers and gardeners
Winter weather is not done with us, yet. Cold temperatures and snow could be problems for people in higher elevations.
35s May 16, 2017
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911 recordings released from Ogden River search
Dispatch recordings from Weber County detail the frantic minutes after an Ogden boy with autism disappeared from Big D Sports Park. Firefighters recovered him about 10 blocks downstream and Korbin Minchey lost his life hours later. In the recording, a woman calling for help comforts Minchey's distraught mother. Image credit: The Lantern House
2m May 16, 2017
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Provo River not going down soon
The Utah Co. Sheriff's Office is warning people to stay away from fast moving and high Provo River. But others say they need it near flood stage right now or there will be big problems in the future.(Photo: Utah Co Sheriff's Office)
1m May 16, 2017
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Two homes gutted after fire in Salt Lake City
Flames nearly two stories high could be seen coming from the homes on 900 West just north of I-80. Investigators say it could take a while before they know what caused it.
36s May 16, 2017
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Police looking for suspects in two unrelated carjackings
Officers in two Salt Lake County cities are trying to find the men accused of violently taking cars from people at nearly the same time on Mother's Day.
37s May 15, 2017
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Deer Creek releases meant to help endangered June Sucker
A flood warning on the Provo River below Deer Creek dam comes as water managers release water to make space for snow melt. However, the outflows were also timed to provide better spawning for the endangered June Sucker, which is only found in Utah Lake and its tributaries. Photo credit: Dave Cawley, KSL
2m May 13, 2017
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Warm weather=flood warnings
The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for the Provo River and a flood watch for the Logan River. We ask KSL Meteorologist Dan Guthrie if the cooler temperatures expected this weekend will help to prevent those waters from rising too high.(Photo: Laura Seitz/Deseret News)
2m May 12, 2017
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Burglars break into Bountiful home to snap photos
Police are looking for an odd pair of buglars. They are accused of breaking in to a Bountiful home and taking pictures of all the rooms.
51s May 12, 2017
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State warns of Facebook phishing scam
The State Department of Commerce is warning people of a phishing scam that has popped up on Facebook and promises deeply discounted coupons at popular retailers. But Commerce director Fracine Giani says it's just big scam that can weaken computer security.
2m May 12, 2017
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East High School hopes documentary can shine light on opioid addiction
The school is hosting a screening of the movie "Dying In Vein" on Monday, and students hope it can show people the harsh reality of opioids.
36s May 12, 2017
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School supplies stolen from first-graders service project
Teacher s at J.R. SMith Elementary School in Heber are hoping a thief has a change of heart. School supplies that were intended to go to refugee children in Jordan were taken from a Heber home.
36s May 11, 2017
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Sen. Lee says Garland good choice for FBI Director
You may remember that Judge Merrick Garland was a nominee for the Supreme Court, but Republicans never took up his nomination. Now Utah Senator Mike Lee tells KSL's Doug Wright he thinks he would be perfect as the new FBI Director.l(Photo: Hans Koepsell/Deseret News)
2m May 11, 2017
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LDS Church to end participation in Boy Scout Venture and Varsity programs
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints says it will end its Venture and Varsity scouting programs, but keep its link to Cub and Boy Scouting. KSL Newsradio's Marc giauque has more. (Photo, ksl.com)
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