Algae forces closure of Utah Lake
Health and environmental officials they're seeing a very high level of algae that can produce toxins present in Utah Lake.
1m Jul 16, 2016
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Lawmakers approve drone bill and new stadium proposal
Legislators on both sides of the aisle have very little opposition as they pass two bills during the special session. One tightens restrictions on drones near brush fires. The other approves funding for a new stadium on the Utah State Fairgrounds.(AP Photo/ Rick Bowmer, file)
1m Jul 14, 2016
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Investigators may never know motive of killing in Magna
Blood evidence and a possible murder weapon are found linking a man who killed himself in front of police and the death of that man's neighbor in Magna.But, investigators say pinpointing the man's motive may be extremely hard to do.
1m Jul 14, 2016
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Air quality study shows something odd over Bountiful
Officials with the Division of Environmental Quality say they're noticing an unusual increase of formaldehyde in that part of Davis County in the winter, and they want to learn why.
1m Jul 12, 2016
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Ogden residents unite for Backyard Chickens
The Ogden Chicken Alliance is hoping for a new city ordinance allowing residents to have a limited number of hens in their own backyards. For more, go to KSL.com... http://www.ksl.com/index.php?sid=40622793&nid=148&title=ogden-group-hopes-for-chickens-in-their-own-backyards
1m Jul 12, 2016
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Debate in Kaysville over repairs to personally owned fire truck
The city of Kaysville may ask a third party to look over their expenses concerning repairs made to a fire truck owned by a city council member. There was a heated exchange about it last week. But, some city officials support this, since it was used for a city sponsored event.
1m Jul 12, 2016
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Industrial accident sparks massive blaze on Salt Lake City's west side
Crews were able to get the upper hand on a fire that forced the temporary closure of I-80. Thankfully, no one was seriously hurt, even though one firefighter had to be treated for heat exhaustion. (Photo Credit: Ravell Call, Deseret News)
1m Jul 09, 2016
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Midvale family reeling from shooting death of two siblings
Tears are shed and flowers are being laid around a makeshift memorial for a brother and sister who were reportedly gunned down after an argument about a T-shirt.
1m Jul 07, 2016
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Hiker suffers five-story fall in Little Cottonwood Canyon
The 18 year old victim had to be flown to the hospital in serious condition.
1m Jul 06, 2016
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Police and family have many questions after body-cam footage is posted
The family of a woman seen in a video being punched and kicked by a Salt Lake City police officer say they can't believe what they saw.Meanwhile, the top cop in the city says he didn't even know about that video until this week.(Photo Credit: Salt Lake City Police Department)
1m Jul 06, 2016
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Background checks for gun sales spike in June
Recently released data from the FBI shows there was a large jump in the number of federal background checks for gun purchases last month, and Utah was no exception.
1m Jul 06, 2016
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Fire investigators tracking down people who ran away from fire they reportedly started
Salt Lake City Fire officials are trying to find four people who they say lit fireworks sparking a small blaze, then ran away before fire crews could arrive.(Photo Credit: Shutterstock)
1m Jul 06, 2016
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Officers will be out in force to find drunk drivers
Officials with the UHP took reporters on an unusual sightseeing tour. They showed what will happen if they find intoxicated drivers this Fourth of July holiday weekend.
1m Jul 02, 2016
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16 year old appears in court for deadly Roy hit and run
The 16 year old girl appeared first in juvenile court because of her age. Roy police say she slammed into the back of a car while fleeing from a traffic stop, and killed two people.
1m Jul 01, 2016
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Special needs scout troop get some stolen camping gear back
The leaders of Troop 62 in Davis County say a good Samaritan has come forward and returned some of the things that were taken in one of two trailer thefts.
1m Jun 30, 2016
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Police confirm identity of remains found in Little Cottonwood Canyon
Investigators say a foot in a boot found by a hiker last year is that of a missing man who disappeared in 2012.
1m Jun 30, 2016
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Wheelchair athletes trade in chairs for bobsleds
50 of the 600 athletes competing in Utah as part of the National Veteran's Wheelchair Games, got a chance to take to the bobsled track at the Utah Olympic Park Today. KSL Newsradio's Marc Giauque has the story.
1m Jun 29, 2016
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Friends of murdered UTA worker say charges don't bring closure
Flint and DJ Harrison are officially charged in Wyoming with the homicide of Kay Ricks.His friends say the details of the murder are hard to digest.
1m Jun 28, 2016
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Safety advocates urge parents to look more closely at safety recomendations
Ikea has recalled millions of dressers after several children have been hurt due to the furniture tipping over. Child safety advocates say too few parents are following the safety instructions that come with the furniture.
1m Jun 28, 2016
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Park City family wants answers about "ineffective" flu vaccine
The CDC has told health officials not to distribute FluMist nasal spray this fall after learning the drug was ineffective against one particular strain of the flu.One Park City family says they gave their daughter that drug, and she was unprotected from the type of flu that ended up taking her life.(Photo Credit: Chris Gardner, File, Associate Press)
1m Jun 28, 2016
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Holladay mother thanks UTA Police for finding her son
One woman is heaping praise on two UTA officers for finding and befriending her son after he jumped onto a Trax train without her.Officers say they're trained to approach children and people with special needs to not scare them away.(Photo Credit: UTA tweet)
1m Jun 24, 2016
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UDOT prepares for huge crowds at Hill AFB
Massive swarms of traffic are expected to head to Hill to see the Warriors Over The Wasatch Air Show.UDOT will be making changes to their stoplights to keep the traffic moving.(AP Photo/ Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
1m Jun 23, 2016
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Utah militia leader accused of trying to blow up a BLM cabin
A Stockton man is facing felony federal charges as prosecutors say he carried out plans to detonate a bomb in Arizona.
1m Jun 23, 2016
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Thousands attend speech from the Dalai Lama
A packed Huntsman Center at the University of Utah was the venue for the speech by the Buddhist leader. He said compassion is part of human nature, and the since mankind is responsible for violence, mankind needs to look to itself to fix it.(Photo credit: Kristin Murphy/Deseret News)
1m Jun 22, 2016
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Anti-police brutality group calls for the ouster of Sim Gill
A small group of protesters held a rally calling on Salt Lake County DA Sim Gill to be removed from office. They claim he's not being transparent regarding two officer-involved shootings, and he's protecting officers who shouldn't be protected.Gill responds by saying he's made the process of investigating these shootings a lot more transparent than his predecessors, and he's protecting the due ...
1m Jun 21, 2016
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The Red Cross wants people to check on their neighbors during the heat wave
Officials with The Red Cross say heat-related issues can cause more deaths than natural disasters.
1m Jun 21, 2016
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Sewage managers tout the completion of new treatment facility
Officials in Davis County say a new facility will go a long way in saving money on electricity. The plant can produce enough power to cover half of its energy needs, and will produce even more electricity in the future.
1m Jun 17, 2016
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Thieves target small Clearfield car lot
Investigators say two men went to great lengths and caused tens of thousands of dollars in losses to the lot earlier this week. Officers are hoping the public can track the two thieves down.
1m Jun 17, 2016
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Tips coming in to agents in Utah after Orlando shooting
Federal agents say they're looking into a lot of tips from concerned citizens in the wake of the shooting that killed 49 people in an Orlando dance club.
1m Jun 17, 2016
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Psychologists say there are ways to avoid road rage
In the wake of three dangerous road rage incidents within the span of a month, counselors are trying to keep people calm while behind the wheel.One man is speaking out about being shot at in a case of road rage in West Jordan.
1m Jun 17, 2016
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Indepth: World Trade Center Utah and Cuba opportunities
Cuba may still be off limits to US businesses, but Utah companies can learn how to hit the ground running in one of the last remaining emerging markets in the world. A Utahn who lives and works in Cuba is coming back next month with the help of World Trade Center Utah for a seminar on how it's done. KSL Newsradio's Mary Richards takes an indepth look.
3m Jun 16, 2016
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Permission to use HOV lanes may get an adjustment
State legislators may reconsider how clean fuel vehicles are chosen to use express lanes on some Utah freeways.
1m Jun 16, 2016
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Americans are short on emergency funds
New poll finds most Americans are strapped for cash to cover an emergency.
30s Jun 15, 2016
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Utah lawmakers, education leaders talk changes for SAGE, teacher shortage
File photoRead more here: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865656223/Lawmakers-education-leaders-talk-changes-for-SAGE-school-accountability.html
2m Jun 15, 2016
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SLC officials push active shooter training video
After the attack in Orlando, Salt Lake City officials are pushing a Homeland Security video to help the average citizen train for an active shooting.
1m Jun 15, 2016
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Thunder, lightening, flooding, hail all hit Utah
Some residents have lots of cleanup today.
3m Jun 14, 2016
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Utah public safety officials work with refugee community
A new program seeks to build trust and communication between law enforcement, workforce services and the refugee community in Utah. It also seeks to prevent any newcomers to our state from turning to crime or terrorism.
1m Jun 14, 2016
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Jordan School District wins award
USDA honors local students with "One in a Melon" award.
1m Jun 13, 2016
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Indepth: Full interview with Rep Chris Stewart on Orlando shooting
Congressman Stewart spoke with KSL TV's Keith McCord.
3m Jun 13, 2016
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9th Circuit Court ruling on concealed weapons keeps applications on hold
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Thursday that Americans don't have a constitutional right to carry concealed guns in public.Stock imageRead more here: https://www.ksl.com/index.php?sid=40139720&nid=481
2m Jun 10, 2016
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67 citations issued to non-licensed cosmotologists
Consumers are being warned of the possible health risks when using unlicensed providers for eye-lash and eye-brow extensions.
1m Jun 09, 2016
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Mitt Romney's annual E2 Summit underway in Park City
As CNN puts it, "Republican fundraisers, business titans and longtime friends of Romney are back to huddle far from Trump Tower."
2m Jun 09, 2016
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Elk Ridge residents facing severe water restrictions
The community is one of Utah's fastest growing ones. But city officials say growth or supply isn't the problem, a major malfunction at their main well is. KSL Newsradio's Marc Giauque has more.
1m Jun 08, 2016
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Teachers are going back to school today
Forty teachers from across Utah are getting a lesson on how to teach kids finances.
1m Jun 08, 2016
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Hogle Zoo investigating leopard escape
The female leopard was spotted by a patron at the zoo, sleeping on a beam atop a structure near the animal's enclosure. That prompted a temporary lock-down at the zoo. KSL Newsradio's Marc Giauque has the story.
1m Jun 07, 2016
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Rattlesnake sightings
One Salt Lake man has already spotted four rattlesnakes around his home, as they wake up out of hibernation.(Picture from Jon Accarrino)
1m Jun 07, 2016
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Winds and high temps leave thousands in the dark
The forecast is calling for some gusty winds across northern Utah today. Will it be as bad as yesterday?
28s Jun 07, 2016
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National report: school absenteeism up, suspensions down
Educators say even the best teacher is not effective if a student is not in the classroom.
3m Jun 07, 2016
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Salt Lake indoor football team finally has a name
Salt Lake's fan run indoor football team finally has a name and it's not Teamy McTeam Face. Fanchise C-E-O Sohrob Farudi joined Utah's Afternoon News to talk about the name and why McTeam Face didn't come out victorious.(photo credit: Fanchise Facebook page)
2m Jun 07, 2016
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Vivint CEO back in the US after fatal crash in Mexico
Attorneys have not filed charges against Vivint CEO Todd Pedersen after a crash that killed an eight year old boy in Ensenada, Mexico.Investigators say it appears to be just a bad accident, but, that doesn't mean the process is over.(Photo Credit: Ravell Call, Deseret News, stock)
1m Jun 06, 2016
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