SSLPD seeks suspects for exploiting, threatening and stealing from 70-year-old
We are told the victim is now safely in another state, but the suspects may have fled.
38s Apr 09, 2015
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Surviving vet talks about the group he led in WWII
Utah's Don E. Bush once led a group of 10 men into battle in the Pacific. They all returned safely from war and Bush wrote a book about their experiences. Now Bush is one of two left.
2m Apr 09, 2015
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Utah Jazz defeat Sacramento Kings 103-91
The Jazz returned home after a 1-1 road trip to beat the Kings on Wednesday at EnergySolutions Arena 103-91
40s Apr 09, 2015
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One more investigation into the death of an inmate at the Utah State Prison.
The Disability Law Center has been authorized to look into the death of Ramon Estrada. Center officials say it looks like a case of neglect. Corrections officials say they take the medical care of inmates very seriously, and they’re taking steps to ensure something like this doesn’t happen again.
33s Apr 08, 2015
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A special honor for a Utah couple when President Obama came to town last week. We're just learning how they ended up driving in the President's motorcade. KSL NewsRadio's Brianna Bodily tell us more.
#ObamaUtah #Utah #Tooele
35s Apr 08, 2015
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More complaints over dialysis treatment at the Utah State Prison.
One Ogden man says he’s not surprised to hear the reports of improper medical treatment at the prison which reportedly led to an inmate’s death. Milton Reilly says his brother has been experiencing bad dialysis treatment.However, there is some debate as to what has been causing the problems in this case. State officials have told him his brother is combative and has refused treatment. But, Reil...
33s Apr 08, 2015
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ACLU reacts to death of state prison inmate
John Mejia, legal director for the ACLU in Utah, weighs in after learning a state inmate's death is being blamed on lack of medical care. (Photo: RavellCall/Deseret News)
8m Apr 08, 2015
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More teachers using online fundraisers to gather classroom supplies
Educators go online to places like donorschoose.org to raise money for classroom supplies. One Utah teacher is using the site to ask for 26 Kindles - just enough for two students to share one tablet, with a price tag of just over $3,500. Yesterday's bake sale is today's online crowd funding campaign.
37s Apr 08, 2015
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A kidnapping... which turned out not to be true.
A mother who accused a relative of stealing this car and kidnapping the baby inside is now facing charges of her own. Police say they'll recommend charges of making a false report.
34s Apr 07, 2015
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A Salt Lake City man's good deed gets him a big reward.
Last week, Dan Kennedy saw a large orange bag spill from a secure truck onto a roadway. The bag was filled with cash, and Kennedy returned it. Officials at Brinks are now giving him thousands of dollars as a reward for his honesty.
34s Apr 07, 2015
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Another case of historic rock art marred by graffiti in Emery County. Now officials say they hope spreading awareness will put an end to the vandalism. KSL NewsRadio's Brianna Bodily has the story
#graffiti #EmeryCounty #Utah #vandalism #rockart #socialmedia
42s Apr 07, 2015
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Faith on the Frontlines
Even in the darkest of times, people serving their country have been able to find, and strengthen their faith. In this KSL Newsradio documentary by Marc Giauque, some veterans here in Utah shared their stories.
33m Apr 05, 2015
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More cases of whooping cough in Park City elementary schools
Summit County Health Department workers say there are a total of 47 cases of pertussis at all Park City Elementary schools. Some of the new cases identified are among students who have been vaccinated against the illness and most of those students are experiencing mild symptoms that resemble the common cold.
31s Apr 03, 2015
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Solar energy expansion at Hill Air Force Base
President Obama proposed his initiative for 75 thousand more jobs in the solar energy industry, 25 thousand of which will be done by veterans. Officials at Hill Air Force Base say they already have plans to expand their solar energy system. Plus, they'll be looking into tapping into geothermal energy from sources in Utah's west desert.
34s Apr 03, 2015
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President Obama's speech in Utah: Elected officials weigh in.
The proposed "Solar Ready Vets" initiative is mostly getting praise from local leaders. They're pleased veterans will be getting more training in solar industry jobs. But, one lawmaker was disappointed at how short the President's visit was, and only focused on one thing.
36s Apr 03, 2015
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Air Force One departs Hill Air Force Base
A sunny day, a calm flight line, a waving President. #ObamaUtah
1m Apr 03, 2015
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Sheraton Salt Lake City radio commercial
How does a hotel take advantage of a visit from the commander in chief, even if it can't confirm it's hosting the president? By calling out the competition. This is a parody radio spot for the Sheraton Salt Lake City by KSL's Nightside Project.
56s Apr 03, 2015
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What will President Obama focus on while in Utah?
White House officials say the President wants to tout the success of clean energy jobs while visiting the Beehive State. He also wants to talk about investing in education to qualify more people for those jobs.
35s Apr 02, 2015
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Major security precautions are being taken in anticipation of President Obama’s arrival in Utah.
Officials with the downtown Sheraton are not confirming he will stay there, but, the heavy police presence and the blockade surrounding the hotel indicate that he will.
35s Apr 02, 2015
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Ann Romney talks work-life balance, new book
Ann Romney visited the KSL studio to talk about her new book with talk show host Doug Wright. The proceeds will benefit her neurological disease center, which is researching cures for diseases like MS, Alzheimer's and ALS.
14m Apr 02, 2015
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Utah’s Catholics celebrate Holy Week leading to Easter Sunday
Leaders of the Catholic faith say this week is the most important week of their year.
2m Apr 02, 2015
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Police are looking for this man, they say swindled an 85 year old woman out of more than 1000 dollars after she hired him to fix the cracks in her driveway.
#fraud #Utah #scam #elderly
1m Apr 01, 2015
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Was he in jail long enough?
A Rose Park woman says she still can’t live in her home after a man drove his truck through her front wall, nearly killing someone. But, she believes the driver was let out of jail far too soon.
37s Apr 01, 2015
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What’s wrong with one of the Peregrine falcons on Temple Square?
Birdwatchers love to see the falcons by the Joseph Smith Memorial Building, and the birds even have an online following. But, wildlife officials say the female falcon appears to be ill, and they don’t know what’s wrong yet.
37s Apr 01, 2015
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Utah Foundation report highlights progress, challenges for Utah drivers
My story is from the news conference; here also is their report: http://www.utahfoundation.org/reports/utah-in-the-fast-lane-an-analysis-of-driving-and-traffic-safety/#ZeroFatalities
2m Mar 31, 2015
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Analyst: President may be coming to Utah to talk jobs
The White House hasn't said what President Obama will be talking about on Friday at Hill Air Force Base, except to say it relates to the economy. But Fox Business anchor David Asman says the timing of the monthly jobs report the same day suggests jobs may be top of mind. (AP Photo)
3m Mar 31, 2015
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Millcreek Shooting Arrests
3m Mar 31, 2015
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The teenage girl accused of murder in the death of a Utah County Deputy faced her final pretrial hearing today, and her defense took a hit.
#Grunwaldtrial #SgtWride #Utahcounty #utah
43s Mar 31, 2015
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A West Haven, UT, family feels unsafe after receiving online threats from a reported gamer.
Police are warning parents to monitor every single person their child talks to online, or through Skype.
51s Mar 27, 2015
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A preliminary hearing is scheduled for former Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff.
Mark Shurtleff and his defense attorney, Richard Van Wagoner, say they were pleased to get a preliminary hearing in June.Prosecutors declined to comment about the bribery charges against Shurtleff.
2m Mar 23, 2015
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Friends of a Murray convenience store clerk are devastated at his death.
Investigators are still looking for the two men who robbed and shot David Marsh at the Lee Mart early Wednesday morning. Marsh died from his injuries late Sunday night. Jimmy Lee, with Lee Mart, says his friend, Marsh, was like a brother to everyone.
4m Mar 23, 2015
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A bird strike leaves high school drill team stranded
The Uintah High School Drill team planned to take an educational trip to NYC. They hopped the red eye out of Salt Lake International and a bird struck the nose of the plane. 46 of them were stranded in SLC and had to cancel plans in NYC. 12 hours later, they bought tickets for other airlines.
35s Mar 20, 2015
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Parents are up in arms after a racially charged assembly at Granger High School.
Officials say the assembly was meant to broaden student's perspectives and #unite the student body, but one speaker took his presentation too far.#racialdivide #utah #highschool
1m Mar 20, 2015
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A tricky investigation into the death of a young Colorado woman.
Investigators say there is evidence that proves Kelly Myers died in a West Valley City, Utah, hotel room, even though she was found near Grand Junction, Colorado. West Valley City Sergeant Mike Christenson says someone took her body across state lines, then dumped it.
3m Mar 19, 2015
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A West Jordan Family, devastated after a crash kills their father, and seriously injures their niece.
The family of Bill Horner, who was killed in a crash on Redwood Road, speak about the kind of man he was. Jay and Andrew Horner also talk about 16 year old Kylie, who is still recovering from the crash after being seriously injured. She is still in intensive care.A GoFundMe account has been set up for Bill’s funeral costs and Kylie’s medical expenses.http://www.gofundme.com/p3ziyg
2m Mar 18, 2015
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Police search for two men who accused of shooting a convenience store clerk in Murray, Utah.
Jimmy Lee, with Lee Mart, talks about what he saw on the video, and how he’s shaken up over the attack on his friend.
1m Mar 18, 2015
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Lehi Paramedic honored for saving stranded hiker's life.
#SAR
33s Mar 18, 2015
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A missing Woods Cross woman's remains are found 32 years after she disappeared.
In early February, a jogger in Fruit Heights, Utah, spotted a human skull along a hillside. Other remains were found by cadaver dogs slightly above the skull.Police are identifying the remains as belonging to 23 year-old Theresa Greaves, a Woods Cross resident who disappeared in 1983 after a job interview in Salt Lake City.Davis County Sheriff's Sergeant DeeAnn Servey held a press conference ab...
4m Mar 12, 2015
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11-year old meets 2 Vets he's sponsoring on Honor Flight
Cameron Buckley was moved by coverage of Honor Flights from Utah - taking veterans back to see the memorials in Washington DC - so moved, in fact, that he decided to try to raise money to sponsor some of them. So far, he's raised enough to sponsor two veterans. This week, he met them.
2m Mar 12, 2015
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The father of an 18 month-old found trapped upside-down in a car for 14 hours speaks.
Deven Trafny, Lilly's father, tells reporters that she's recovering amazingly well. But, he's still overcome with grief over the death of his fiance, Jenny Groesbeck. (This interview happened before little Lilly was released from the hospital. She is now staying with an uncle on her mother’s side.)
4m Mar 12, 2015
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Utah Braille Challeng
The Utah Foundation for the Blind hosting the regional competition for reading, writing, and comprehension.
28s Mar 06, 2015
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Utah Mother arrested, police say drug use contributed to infant's near-drowning.
The near-drowning of an infant in South Ogden, just over a month ago, has now led to the arrests of the child's parents.
39s Mar 05, 2015
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Sheriff's Deputy helps rescue Golden Eagle
More than another day on the job for Summit Co. Sheriff's Deputy Buck Bufton. He was called to the report of an injured deputy near a road. Bufton and some wildlife officers helped corner and capture the injured bird.
3m Mar 05, 2015
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Man dies after triggering avalanche near Snowbasin Resort.
Weber County Sheriff's Lt. Brandon Toll describes the circumstances of a deadly out-of-bounds avalanche near Snowbasin ski resort. Photo credit: Scott Winterton, Deseret News
1m Mar 05, 2015
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LGBT Community Praises Anti Discrimination Bill
Advocates say they've been working for years to include language in Utah law protecting people on basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. Utah Senator Jim Debakis (D) spoke Wednesday at a joint news conference introducing the bill.
53s Mar 04, 2015
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LDS Apostle talks about SB 296: Religious Freedom and NonDiscrimination
Here is a portion of Elder D. Todd Christofferson's comments at the press conference unveiling SB 296. #utleg #utpol #Fairness4all Photo: Laura Seitz, Deseret News
34s Mar 04, 2015
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Potential conflicts of interest questioned for police chiefs involved in body camera decisions
Salt Lake City Police Chief Chris Burbank spoke with KSL Newsradio about suggestions he has a conflict of interest over the purchase of body cameras. Burbank has accepted payment of expenses from a body camera manufacturer when speaking on the issue. But he says that has not influenced his decisions. #Utah #slcpolice #bodycamera
2m Mar 04, 2015
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Salt Lake City shows upgraded parking kiosks
Salt Lake City unveils upgraded blue parking kiosks Mayor Ralph Becker showed us how the system is different, like with a new and improved display and keypad. And he says the new provider makes paying for parking easier, more reliable, and faster. Hear his description here.
2m Mar 03, 2015
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Could this be the year a gas tax passes?
Representative Johnny Anderson believes momentum and need is on lawmakers' side as they push for a change or increase to the gas tax for the first time since 1997. #Utpol #Utleg
33s Feb 26, 2015
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Firing squad readies for round in state senate
The firing squad would be just an option in case lethal injections cannot be performed on death-row inmates, but opponents of the death penalty in general want Utah’s senate to stop it. #utleg #utpol @kslnewsradio
2m Feb 26, 2015
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