Nurse arrested in blood draw dispute, testified in support of legislative bill
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.
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Jazz will bid for future NBA All-Star game
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. (Photo: Deseret News/Tom Smart)
3m Feb 01, 2018
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Unitarian Church prepared to house asylum seeker for as long as necessary
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. (Photo Credit: Unidad Inmigtrante)
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Convicted sex offender arrested after walking into school
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. (Stock Photo)
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Gonzaga administrators asks students to not dress as Mormon missionaries with BYU coming to town
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. (Photo Credit: Young Kwak, FR159675 AP .  Fans in the Gonzaga student section pose for a photograph before an NCAA college basketball game against BYU in Spokane, Wash., Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017.)
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"Good Samaritan" bill sails unanimously through committee
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.
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Criminal charges filed against Riverton shooting suspect's aunt
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. Photo credit: Washington County Sheriff's Office
3m Jan 30, 2018
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Woman recovering after icy crash in rural Utah
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.
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Pallas Cat remains on the loose in Hogle Zoo
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. (Photo: Hogle Zoo)
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Bill that protects police dogs goes to Senate floor
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.
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Bear River Massacre anniversary different this year
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. (Photo: Scott Winterton/Deseret News)
1m Jan 30, 2018
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Warm temperatures could impact fruit trees in Utah
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?
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Man injured in avalanche near Solitude ski resort
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.
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Severe flu season hitting kids especially hard
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. Photo credit: Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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Hurricane couple recount rescue from snowy Kolob mountain
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. Photo credit: Darrell Cashin, Washington County Search and Rescue
2m Jan 27, 2018
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South Jordan officials closely watching intersection after nasty crash
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.
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Legislator opens up about mental health when discussing crisis line bill
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. (Photo: house.utah.gov)
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"Unfounded" threat prompts parents to keep West Jordan High School students home.
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.
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Utah's House passes what some people are calling "Wubbels' bill"
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.
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Leeds man federally indicted in tax fraud scheme
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.
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Snow plow drivers keeping busy during dry winter
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. (Photo: Jeffrey Allred/Deseret News)
2m Jan 26, 2018
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Utah company helping battle flu outbreak
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. (Photo: Jay Dortzbach/Deseret News)
2m Jan 26, 2018
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Democratic state lawmakers deliver response to State of the State address
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. Photo credit: Marc Giauque, KSL Newsradio
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Riverton shooting suspect arrested in Spanish Fork
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. Photo credit: Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Utah governor delivers State of the State address
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. Photo credit: Scott G. Winterton, Deseret News
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BYU AD: It wasn't easy firing Detmer
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. (Photo: Nate Edwards/BYU Photo)
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Three people in custody as police search for suspect in Saturday's officer involved shooting
Three people were taken into custody Tuesday afternoon, believed to be connected to an officer  involved shooting in Riverton last weekend.
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Senate bill would let schools add better locks to defend against potential shooters
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.
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Bill would prohibit abortions performed solely because of down syndrome risk
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.
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Story by Herriman High student journalists pulled from website
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.
1m Jan 23, 2018
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Utah parks to reopen as government shutdown ends
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. Photo credit: Dave Cawley, KSL
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Police still trying to track down suspect from Herriman shooting
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. (Photo Credit: Salt Lake County Jail)
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Two siblings swept up in avalanche are recovering well
The brother and sister who were taken into an avalanche inside the boundaries of Snowbasin are making a speedy recovery. (Photo credit: Scott G winterton, Deseret News)
34s Jan 23, 2018
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Utah to keep parks open even if government shuts down
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. Photo credit: Alex Cabrero, KSL 5 TV
3m Jan 20, 2018
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Police identify teen shot and killed on Bangerter Highway
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. (Photo Credit: KSL TV)
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Redford addresses Weinstein controversy at Sundance kickoff
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. Photo credit: Kristin Murphy, Deseret News
2m Jan 19, 2018
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Get ready for snow
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. (Photo: Scott Winterton/Deseret News)
2m Jan 19, 2018
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Attorneys push for "Rosie's Bill" to help solve old murder cases
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.
34s Jan 18, 2018
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17 year old babysitter blamed in death of toddler
A teenage babysitter is facing blame for the death of a toddler in his care yesterday.
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Warm weather could keep Logan ice rink closed this year
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. (Photo: Mike Anderson/KSL)
2m Jan 18, 2018
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S. Salt Lake nets several violators during crosswalk sting
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. (Photo: Jacob Wiegand /Deseret News)
1m Jan 18, 2018
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Elizabeth Smart shares message of hope for California hostages
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. Photo credit: Ravell Call, Deseret News
2m Jan 18, 2018
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Full audio: Sen. Jeff Flake speaks in defense of free press
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.
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Ogden police search for trio behind a different kind of robbery
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. (Photo Credit: Ogden Police)
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Utah governor assembles team to tackle surge in teen suicides
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. (Photo Credit: Laura Seitz, Deseret News)
36s Jan 18, 2018
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Utah Girl Scouts now sell cookies online
You'll want to let out your belts, the Girl Scouts of Utah are now selling their famous cookies online.
34s Jan 17, 2018
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Davis County GOP leader apologizes for controversial Facebook post
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.
1m Jan 17, 2018
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Utah emergency alerts easy to issue
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. (Graphic: Utah Division of Emergency Management)
5m Jan 17, 2018
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Dogs recovering after months alone on Utah salt flats
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. Photo credit: Lila Oulson, Utah Animal Adoption Center
2m Jan 17, 2018
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Foul play "strongly suggested" in Eureka couple's disappearance
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.
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