Utah's eighth graders are number one in the nation for science
Utah's eighth graders posted the highest average score on a nationwide science test, and beat the national average by 13 points.photo courtesy: The Deseret News
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Vivint Smart Home Arena can now generate nearly twice as much energy as it uses
2700 solar panels on the arena's roof are capable of producing 700 kilowatts of energy.photo courtesy: The Deseret News
26s Oct 27, 2016
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A perfect attendance record for a man who doctors said would never hold down a job (photo credit KMBC news)
John Bryde was never supposed to hold a job, much less never miss a day of work in 30 years.
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Herbert campaign calls signs "political silliness"
Neither Utah Governor Gary Herbert's, nor Democratic opponent Mike Weinholtz's campaigns say they know who's been placing signs all over town that read "Herbert is Trump." Herbert's campaign says at best, its a silly stunt. KSL Newsradio's Marc Giauque has more.
1m Oct 26, 2016
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Americans are wondering just how much that college degree is worth today.
A recent Pew Research finding shows many Americans believe a traditional 4-year degree is losing its value.
1m Oct 26, 2016
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Orange juice consumption is falling
It used to be part of a complete breakfast, but consumption of the lowly orange is falling.
1m Oct 26, 2016
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Starbucks will not renew liquor licenses for coffee houses in five Utah cities
It's not clear why the coffee giant is not going to renew those licenses, but there's speculation it could be because of the special regulations the state places on restaurants that serve alcohol.
24s Oct 26, 2016
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This Halloween, go Trick-or-Treating with your kids.
Utah's State Department of Health wants moms and dad to burn off that Halloween sugar high by going out walking with their little ghosts and goblins.
1m Oct 25, 2016
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LDS Church members share stories of being both Mormon and Gay
The church re-launched a website, this time called mormonandgay.lds.org.
1m Oct 25, 2016
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The Utah Supreme Court overturns a search by Layton police officers
Two police officers entered the home of a woman suspected of driving drunk and arrested her. But the Utah Supreme Court says without a search warrant, their actions constitute an illegal search of the home.
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Moonlighting is on the rise.
Workers say they work their jobs because they need to, and their dream job is just that... a dream. Almost 30-percent have job on the side to supplement their income or satisfy a personal interest.
1m Oct 24, 2016
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A Springville man is accused of using a former employers gas card.
Jeff Meyer was arrested on suspicion of using a gas card from a used car lot 55 times since last April.photo courtesy: Utah County Sheriff's Office
24s Oct 24, 2016
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One person dead after motorcycle and pick up truck collide
The intersection of US-89 at Center Street in North Salt Lake was closed for hours while police investigated and cleaned up a crash which killed a man.
20s Oct 23, 2016
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One man in jail and others under investigation for deer poaching
Hunting season may be on, but you still need to have proper permits and licenses to shoot deer. And you can't do it within 600-feet of other homes.
25s Oct 23, 2016
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A world leader says this photo is fake
Syria's president was shown this photo and was asked if he had anything to say to the child's family. (Photo credit NBC News)
1m Oct 21, 2016
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How to avoid the "Sugar Overload" this Halloween.
One night of fun on Halloween means kids are hopped up on lots of sugar for days after. But not all treats have to be sweet, or even edible.
1m Oct 20, 2016
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The words that broke the Internet during third debate
Listeners got an unexpected English grammar language at the third and final presidential debate. Or was it Spanish?
1m Oct 20, 2016
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A Cedar City midwife goes to trial today accused in the death of an infant who passed away during birth
Vickie Sorensen is accused of trying to deliver twins who were 7 weeks early, and considered to be high risk.photo courtesy: Iron County Sheriff's Department
30s Oct 19, 2016
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Health insurance premiums rising again
People are growing frustrated by double digit increases for the cost of care. KSL Newsradio's Mary Richards takes an indepth look.
2m Oct 18, 2016
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The Mayor of South Salt Lake vetoes a new city ordinance that would have strengthened the city's nepotism law.
The City Council says they passed the new ordinance after receiving complaints from city employees and residents that five of Mayor Cherie Wood's relatives work for the city.photo: Mayor Cherie Wood courtesy of Kristin Murphy; Deseret News
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A man is able to climb a 40 foot ravine and call for help, despite some serious injuries
Investigators believe fatigue may have caused the man to drive off the road and roll his vehicle down a 40 foot ravine on U.S. 40 near Strawberry Reservoir.
27s Oct 17, 2016
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Unidentified man in serious condition after crossing street against the light
A man attempted to cross 3500 South on Decker Lake drive against traffic and was hit by car about . The 56-year old man was not carrying identification and has life-threatening injuries.
23s Oct 16, 2016
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A woman intentionally walks into traffic on Redwood Road
The 47-year old is in fair condition with a broken arm and possible concussion after walking into traffic. Unified police are investigating the circumstances.
22s Oct 16, 2016
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The Layton Hill Mall wants to bring back Thanksgiving and the Black Friday Spirit
To try and do that, the mall will not be open on Thanksgiving day. The mall will open for Black Friday shopping at 6:00 AM the next day.#MakeThanksgivingYours
29s Oct 14, 2016
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Utahns say "Trump effect" is making life difficult for immigrants and refugees
As the presidential race continues to heat up, debate has turned several times to the topics of immigration and refugees. Now Utahns are saying they're seeing the hateful speech that pop up in those debates trickle down to their neighborhoods.
2m Oct 14, 2016
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Pilot ok after ditching plane in Great Salt Lake
the pilot of a single engine plane was not injured after making a forced landing on the waters of the Great Salt Lake. KSL Newsradio's Marc Giauque has more. (Photo KSL.com)
1m Oct 13, 2016
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Working moms want to stay home with their kids.
A new Gallop Poll says most women would rather be home with their kids instead of working a job outside the home.
1m Oct 13, 2016
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A new mobile clinic is being proposed to provide health care for Salt Lake's homeless population
With Salt Lake looking at four different shelters for the community's homeless population, it's not possible to build health care clinics at all four of those locations. So providers are talking about a mobile clinic that could visit all four sites.
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The nation's labor force is seeing a downward slice of working men.
Men are leaving the workforce. New research shows many between the ages of 25-and-54 without jobs are staying home due to health problems.
1m Oct 12, 2016
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A new survey shows Americans are spending more money eating out, than at grocery stores
Salt Lake City is number eight on the wallethub.com survey.The entire survey is at: https://wallethub.com/edu/best-foodie-cities/7522/#methodology
26s Oct 11, 2016
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Haz-mat leak from a meat packing plant shuts down streets
Fire crews on the scene of a toxic gas leak near Trolley Square in Salt Lake City. All Northbound & Westbound lanes are closed at 700 East 500 South. Photo & report from KSL News Radio's Geoff Liesik
1m Oct 09, 2016
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An Ogden four plex in flames in the early morning hours
This fire of an apartment complex on 2581 Harrison Blvd displaced 4-families just before 3:30am on Sunday morning. No injuries reported.Photo courtesy of Ogden Fire Department
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SLC fire crews rescue a family..... unaware their house was on fire.
At 5am this morning, a medical crew returning from a call, smelled smoke in the area of 150 East and 1300 South in Salt Lake City. Captain Channing Jones knew this was the smell of a burning building and ordered a search of the area.
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Steam for sinus relief may not actually help, researchers say.
Non-drug methods, like steam or netty pots, to treat sinus congestion may not prove to be effective at opening up those airways so you can breathe easier again.
1m Oct 07, 2016
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It's not an arcade...it's a retro-cade.
Through Flynn's Retrocade, James Anderson is sharing his passion for full-size arcade games from the 1980s.
1m Oct 07, 2016
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Free cat adoptions at the Utah Humane Sociecy
The shelter is nearing capacity, so they're offering free adoptions of 7 month old cats, black cats, and black rabbits.
29s Oct 07, 2016
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An overwhelming majority of Utahans want to see term limits for state and federal elected offices
85% of Utahans questioned in a recent survey say they would like to see term limits on elected offices.survey courtesy of utahpolicy.com
26s Oct 06, 2016
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Salt Lake BSA Council cuts ribbon on Thomas S. Monson lodge
After some 5-million dollars and 2 years of construction, the Great Salt Lake Council of the Boy Scouts of America cut the ribbon on a massive lodge at it's Bryant S. Hinckley scout ranch today. The building is named after LDS Church President Thomas S. Monson, a long-time scouter. Designers hope the building will serve as a training area for youth and adults from around the country. KSL Newsr...
1m Oct 05, 2016
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Police say a bad decision leads to worries of a kidnapping and a multiple lane shutdown of I-15 in Davis County.
An older brother was supposed to be watching two of his younger siblings, but put them into the care of a family friend they didn't know. That caused one of the siblings to call her Mom, who then called police.
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Leaders of the House Oversight Committee want to talk to the makers of Epipen, again.
Congressmen Jason Chaffetz and Elijah Cummings say the CEO of Mylan minimized profits while testifying before the Oversight Committee last month.
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Four people are in the University of Utah burn unit after the cargo trailer they were camping in erupted in flames.
Investigators say a coupling to a propane bottle was leaking, filling the trailer with gas. When they tried to light a heater, the gas exploded.
25s Oct 03, 2016
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Water main break in NSL forces road closure
Commuters will have to find an alternate route to work tomorrow morning in North Salt Lake. Main closed both direction between 400 & 900 North.
25s Oct 02, 2016
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A driver crashes into a house in Northern Utah
A newly built home has some structural damage in Nibley, Utah after a car hits it, 2-months after the family moves in.
25s Oct 02, 2016
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Magna man in critical condition after being hit by car
A auto-pedestrian accident near the intersection of 3500 South and 8400 West leaves a man fighting for his life.
23s Oct 02, 2016
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Some economic experts watching financial trends say big banks could fail... again.
Despite more efforts to stabilized America's financial industry since 2008's great recession, a new study says big banks could be in trouble.
1m Sep 30, 2016
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UVU President says American Football not on the radar right now
Utah's largest public university has a nationally ranked football team right now. But it's not the University of Utah, and it is not the kind of football you may be thinking about. KSL Newsradio's Marc Giauque reports.
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Public open house of Star Valley LDS temple on pause for General Conference
The public open house of the Star Valley LDS temple in Afton, Wyoming will resume for a few days next week. It will be dedicated On October 30th and is one of several temples to be dedicated this late summer and fall. KSL Newsradio's Marc Giauque has more. (Photo, the Church of Jesus-Christ of Latter-day saints)
1m Sep 30, 2016
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Utah researchers take a crack at the DNA-level for diseases
The Heritage 1K Project is seeking answers for families with a history of rare or life-threatening diseases. Analysis has begun at the DNA level by members of the Utah Genome Project. Story at: https://www.ksl.com/?sid=41664742&nid=968&title=utah-genetics-researchers-looking-for-dna-level-disease-causes
1m Sep 30, 2016
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Wild birds recovering following Northern Utah Storm
The tornado that struck in the Washington Terrace area sent a flood of calls to the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Northern Utah, which took in dozens of birds. Some are being released now. KSL Newsradio's Marc Giauque has more.
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A change in the way tickets for the Mormon Tabernacle Choir Christmas Concerts will be handled.
Tickets will be handed out on a first come, first served basis similar to the Pioneer Day Concert and the First Presidency Christmas Devotional.https://www.lds.org/church/events/temple-square-events/
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