Wasted week? Or reflection and celebration before summer vacation
School is out for more of Utah’s districts Friday. For some parents, these days of celebrations and class parties seems like a wasted week in school. But others say it is a needed transition time into the summer. KSL Newsradio's Mary Richards has this indepth report.
3m Jun 02, 2017
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SG Police investigate possible kidnapping attempt
A Saint George mother is warning about the possible attempted kidnapping of her 3-year-old son by a woman in her 50s.
27s Jun 02, 2017
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SLC PD learns to spot, stop preconceived notions in policing
Everyone has implicit biases, and Salt Lake City Police are learning how to spot them so they can put them aside while on duty.
1m Jun 02, 2017
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Reports detail sex assault allegations against ex-Provo police chief
Newly released records shed light on sexual assault allegations against Provo's former police chief that forced him to resign in March.
1m Jun 02, 2017
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Car crashes into home in Kearns
There's still lots of cleanup in Kearns this AM. Police say a car slammed into lots of things before hitting a house, causing $100k damage. Pic: KSL TV
1m Jun 02, 2017
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Police search for stolen semi equipment in Brigham City
Investigators say over $100 thousand in semi equipment was taken from a trucking business this week.The owners are hoping the public can help officers find it.
1m Jun 02, 2017
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Barred from filing overseas, Teng sues to get onto Utah special ballot
A BYU professor who wants to be Utah’s next third district congressman is suing to get into the race. He claims the state is unfairly blocking him. More on the story: http://www.ksl.com/?sid=44463780&nid=148&title=barred-from-filing-candicacy-from-china-republican-seeking-chaffetz-seat-sues-utah
28s Jun 01, 2017
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Provo appoints first-ever parking czar
Matt Taylor hopes to reduce congestion, better utilize existing parking structures around Provo.
1m Jun 01, 2017
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Baby nearly drowns in Box Elder County canal
The one-year-old baby fell out of a stroller and went into the culvert under the road.
1m Jun 01, 2017
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Park City to pay new teachers $50,700 a year plus benefits
The Park City School District is the latest to hike educator salaries, to the largest starting pay in the state.(picture: Deseret News)
1m Jun 01, 2017
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South Salt Lake Police win "best dressed" award
A picture perfect award for South Salt Lake after the department beat out public safety agencies across the nation for the title of best dressed department.
1m Jun 01, 2017
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Audit: DABC mismanagement caused millions of dollars in financial reporting errors
A state agency blames a computer error, but a state audit blames human mismanagement. More on the story: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865680994/Audit-DABC-mismanagement-caused-millions-of-dollars-in-financial-reporting-errors.html
27s May 31, 2017
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3rd District primary ballots could be long
Utah’s third congressional district has no shortage of candidates to replace Congressman Jason Chaffetz in a special election, especially if they have the resources to collect signatures. More on the story: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865681028/3rd-District-primary-ballots-could-be-long.html
27s May 31, 2017
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Teen boy dead in West Valley City shooting
Police say a 16-year-old boy is dead after a shooting near 4700 West and Thayne Drive (3935 South) Tuesday evening.
2m May 31, 2017
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Google says Utahns can't spell "disease"
Google Trends looked at each state’s most commonly misspelled word, based on searches from January to April 2017. For Utah, the word is “disease.”
1m May 31, 2017
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Police search for man using cloned debit cards to steal money
The Weber County Sheriff's Office is asking for help finding a man spotted at several banks and convenience stores taking money from his unsuspecting victims' bank accounts.(Photo Credit: Weber County Sheriff's Office)
1m May 31, 2017
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Family credits teen with saving house from kitchen fire
A teen's quick thinking kept a small kitchen fire from decimating a house last week. Photo: Ashley Moser
1m May 31, 2017
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Charges outlined against 4 teens in deer-killing spree
Four Emery County teenagers have been charged. The Utah Division of Wildlife says at least 19 deer were killed and left to waste in the city of Orangeville. Picture from DWR; read more: https://wildlife.utah.gov/officers-on-patrol/2045-juveniles-sentenced-in-2016-orangeville-deer-killing-spree.html
1m May 30, 2017
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2 dead, 4-year-old child missing after being swept down Provo River
Two people are dead and a child is missing after they were swept down the Provo River Monday afternoon. One of the victims is the 4 year old girl's mother. (pic: Kirsten Murphy, Deseret News)
1m May 30, 2017
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Hospitals scramble as they try to cope without a simple pantry drug- baking soda
Frustration in hospitals across the nation as a drug shortage forces doctors to make due without baking soda. Photo: File photo from Deseret News
1m May 27, 2017
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Unified police search for 3 home invasion robbery suspects
Police say two men and a woman robbed a home in Holladay at gunpoint at about 4:45 AM Friday morning.
1m May 26, 2017
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BYU study: free materials work fine instead of pricey textbooks
Open textbooks: BYU researchers show free resources can provide an equivalent education and save students thousands. (Photo Credit: Mark Philbrick/BYU Photo)
1m May 26, 2017
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No flooding insurance means big bills for some homeowners
Some homeowners in northern Utah are facing staggering bills to repair flood damage because they, like most Utah residents, don't have flood insurance. (KSL file photo from February)
1m May 26, 2017
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Wayne Co. ceremony will honor crew of WWII bomber
People are expected to travel from as far away as Maine, to Loa, in Wayne County Monday, to honor a story that may be little remembered as part of the loss of World War II. But to the community and the family of six airmen who died when their plane broke apart over Wayne County, what happened is strong in their memories. KSL Newsradio's Marc Giauque has the story. (Photo: A worker at Rick's Ri...
2m May 26, 2017
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Big Utah snow pack highlights need for swiftwater safety
Rivers across Utah and the West are running high as snow from a record-setting winter melts. That has boaters excited to float swollen rivers and streams. Doing that safely requires training and experience. The University of Utah offers that training in an open-enrollment course titled Swiftwater Rescue Fundamentals. KSL Newsradio reporter Dave Cawley enrolled in the class to see what it's abou...
3m May 25, 2017
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SLC SWAT standoff turns into kidnapping investigation
A neighbor says he had bad feelings about the man whom Salt Lake City police say kidnapped his female roommate during a SWAT standoff. More on the story: http://www.ksl.com/?sid=44370060&nid=148&title=salt-lake-swat-standoff-turns-into-kidnapping-investigation
1m May 25, 2017
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Conservationist buys Needles Outpost in Bears Ears for $2.5 million
A conservationist has purchased a small strip of state land within a federal monument to save it. But other conservationists are unhappy. More on the story: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865680712/Conservationist-buys-Needles-Outpost-in-Bears-Ears-for-25-million.html
28s May 25, 2017
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The new asylums: How Utah traps the mentally ill behind bars
'It is a crisis of unimaginable proportions,' say advocates. The mentally ill are dying in jail cells while waiting for a spot at the Utah State Hospital. (pic: Deseret News) Read more: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865680715/The-new-asylums-How-Utah-traps-the-mentally-ill-behind-bars.html
1m May 25, 2017
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Huge crowds expected to witness solar eclipse
In August, it's entirely possible that tens of millions of Americans will jump in their cars and drive to a neighboring state to watch a total solar eclipse. But are Wyoming and Idaho ready for a possible invasion from Utah? Read more:http://www.ksl.com/?sid=44372711&nid=148&title=500k-people-expected-to-travel-to-witness-eclipse-idaho-officials-say
1m May 25, 2017
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Former police officer frustrated by medical marijuana opposition from Utah sheriffs
A former Utah police officer is calling out the state Sheriff's Association, frustrated that they continue to oppose the legalization of medical marijuana. You can find the resolution here: http://utahsheriffs.org/resources/Marijuana-position-paper.pdf
1m May 25, 2017
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Moms building bridges at Highland High School
A group of moms of Highland High School students in Salt Lake City wanted to volunteer their time at the school, but htey were surprised by their assignment to help the growing number of refugee and immigrant students. Now these four moms' efforts are slowly changing lives and attitudes. KSL Newsradio's Mary Richards has this indepth report.
2m May 24, 2017
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Update: Missing Bountiful Teen Found
Kayla Leatherman was found Wednesday morning in good condition.
1m May 24, 2017
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Chaffetz formed new firm before saying he would leave House
Some paperwork filed with the state reveals new details about what Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah) will likely do once he quits Congress next month. More on the story: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865680632/Chaffetz-formed-new-firm-before-saying-he-would-leave-House.html
26s May 24, 2017
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Police: Drunk driver hits 6-year-old boy on bike
South Salt Lake Police have arrested a woman they suspect of drunkenly hitting a child with her car.
21s May 24, 2017
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Former SLC firefighter union treasurer charged with theft
A former treasurer of the Salt Lake City Firefighter's Union is accused of stealing more than $133,000 of union funds for personal use in the form of forged checks and taking from other funding sources, including the Fill the Boot campaign.
1m May 24, 2017
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Bountiful Police say missing girl may be Idaho-bound
A 13-year-old Bountiful girl reported missing Tuesday afternoon may be on her way to Idaho to meet a man she met through social media.
1m May 24, 2017
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Brigham Young University-Idaho teams up with Arizon State Univeristy to make credit transfers easier
KSL Newsradio's Brianna Bodily has the story.
1m May 24, 2017
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Prior assault allegations stacking up against DSU rape suspect
Investigators say a man accused of raping a Dixie State University student who agreed to meet for coffee, now has as many as six prior cases in his history.
1m May 23, 2017
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LDS Church merging two missions in Russia
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released the following statement regarding the merging of two missions in Russia: The First Presidency announces that effective July 1, the Russia Vladivostok Mission will merge with the Russia Novosibirsk Mission. Doing so requires fewer volunteers to staff the combined mission. In anticipation of this change, volunteers from the Vladivostok mis...
2m May 23, 2017
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What can be done to protect “soft targets” from attacks like the one in Manchester
Can anything be done to protect crowds or other “soft targets” from attacks similar to what happened in Manchester? ABC News crime and terrorism analyst Brad Garrett joined Brian and Amanda on Utah’s morning news to look at what is being done, and the key to preventing future attacks. (photo credit: ABC News)
3m May 23, 2017
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Hughes: no lawsuit against Governor for special election
Utah’s House Speaker says Gov. Herbert exceeded his powers when setting rules for replacing Congressman Jason Chaffetz, but time is too short to sue. More on the story: http://utahpolicy.com/index.php/features/today-at-utah-policy/13298-hughes-says-no-lawsuit-over-special-election-flap-likely-but-legislature-will-make-changes-in-2018#.WSQ2kfnvs-Q.twitter
1m May 23, 2017
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Basketball legend's son shoots for Congress
Tanner Ainge is jumping into the race for Utah’s third congressional district seat with an assist from his famous father. A former presidential candidate says he'll stay out.
27s May 23, 2017
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The impact of President Trump's speech in Saudi Arabia
President Trump is in Israel today after spending time in Saudi Arabia where he gave a speech saying the US is not at war with Islam. University of Utah Law Professor and Middle Eastern expert Amos Guiora joined Brian and Amanda on Utah’s Morning News to go over the President’s speech. (Photo credit: University of Utah)
5m May 22, 2017
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Toddler drowns in Blacksmith Fork River
Safety officials are warning everyone that Utah's rivers and streams are still too dangerous to approach.This weekend's drowning is the third death in the last 30 days.
1m May 22, 2017
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Chaffetz set to meet with Comey
Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah) will meet with former FBI Director James Comey today about his firing and possible Russia campaign interference. The full interview: http://abcn.ws/2rFSlsT
1m May 22, 2017
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Reservoirs filling fast in banner water year
For the first time in five years, northern Utah’s reservoirs are bursting at the seams. Water managers say they’re prepared. More on the story: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865680460/Reservoirs-filling-fast-in-banner-water-year.html
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President Trump's first international trip
President Trump is heading off on his First foreign trip as the commander-in-chief, and he will first be heading to the Middle East where he will give a speech in Saudi Arabia. University of Utah Law Professor of Middle Eastern Studies Amos Guiora joined Brian and Amanda on Utah’s Morning News and says many people will be interested in hearing what President Trump has to say. (Photo credit: U...
4m May 19, 2017
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Gobert makes 2nd team All-NBA, Hayward left off teams
Rudy Gobert was named as the center to the All-NBA Second Team. But Gordon Hayward was left off the three teams.
2m May 19, 2017
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Reports say man demanded nude pics from American Fork teen
Utah County jail logs have Leslie Wright booked on suspicion of several charges, including sexual exploitation of a minor.
1m May 19, 2017
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Report: Republicans take parting shots at Chaffetz
They're upset Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah) is leaving in the middle of key investigations and purportedly hunting for jobs. More on the story: http://www.politico.com/story/2017/05/19/house-gop-to-chaffetz-step-aside-on-oversight-238581
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