Trump's comments play into ISIS game plan, professor says
Donald Trump's comments suggesting the US should bar Muslims from entering the country play directly into ISIS's plans, a University of Utah law professor says. Counter-terrorism expert Amos Guiora joined Utah's Morning News live from Israel, saying, "we all know how this works. It's dangerous stuff. He's playing with fire." (Photo: AP File)
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DPS announces tighter monitoring of refugees
Governor Herbert and a refugee placement group applaud the Utah Dept. of Public Safety's efforts for more scrutiny of all refugees, including Syrians.
1m Dec 08, 2015
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Utah high school grad rate up to 84 percent
Talk about "no child left behind." Utah high school graduation rates are up eight percent in eight years
1m Dec 08, 2015
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Part of a lawsuit settled over alleged racial discrimination at West High School
Three students sued after being part of a gang sweep.http://acluutah.org/newsroom/item/1086-case-against-west-valley-over-gang-sweep-at-west-high-school-ends-plaintiffs-and-aclu-call-for-changes-to-city-police-policy-and-practice
1m Dec 08, 2015
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Kids talk about ISIS
Children are hearing about terrorism, and have a different perspective about events in the world.
1m Dec 08, 2015
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UberSki debuts along the Wasatch Front
Uber says it's the first of its kind in the nation.
1m Dec 07, 2015
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Menorah stolen from SLC synagogue; found damanged
Salt Lake City police don't believe it was a hate crime. Chabad Lubavitch of Utah says it's the second time vandals have done something like this.
1m Dec 07, 2015
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Student suspected of fake threat facing criminal charges
A gun hoax prompted a huge police response and the Pleasant Grove High School community was rattled, especially after a national tragedy.
1m Dec 04, 2015
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Lee: Prayer, policy not mutually exclusive
After the San Bernardino shootings, Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) also takes issue with "prayer shaming."
1m Dec 04, 2015
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BYU Utah Vegas Bowl?
Speculation is growing that BYU could play the U in the Las Vegas Bowl.
1m Dec 04, 2015
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Hatch leading latest charge to repeal Obamacare
For the sixteenth time, the Senate will try to repeal the Affordable Care Act. Utah's senior senator is putting up his Patient Care Act.
1m Dec 03, 2015
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Possible San Bernardino mass shooting ties to Utah
Utah law enforcement is investigating with police at the scene to determine possible connections.
1m Dec 03, 2015
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Female mass killing suspects are rare
(photo: KABC)
1m Dec 03, 2015
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Backdoors to encryption technology could compromise public safety, private security
Law enforcement argues backdoors could make it easier to keep tabs on the bad guys. But what are the costs?
2m Dec 02, 2015
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Incoming SLC Mayor to get transition money after all
“I appreciate the efforts of the Salt Lake City Council and their staff in addressing the issue of transition funding this year. I believe it is in the best interests of the citizens of Salt Lake City..."
1m Dec 02, 2015
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"No guarantees" when it comes to government shutdown, Chaffetz says
Rep. Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah, isn't making any predictions about whether the government will be able to avoid a shutdown this month. But he says there are important conversations to have, in part two of Brian and Amanda's conversation with him on KSL Newsradio. Photo: AP File/Brett Carlsen
2m Dec 01, 2015
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Privacy vs. security one of "most important" discussions to have, Chaffetz says
Rep. Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah, is talking about the difficult balance between privacy rights and increased safety and security, as the House Judiciary Committee takes up the E-mail Privacy Act this week. The act would require a warrant in order to search e-mails. Chaffetz spoke with Brian and Amanda on KSL Newsradio - this is part one of that conversation. Photo: AP File/Brett Carlsen
3m Dec 01, 2015
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Pres. Obama asks Gov. Herbert for help
President Obama is asking Governor Herbert for help in relieving fears among other governors about accepting Syrian refugees. The President has a plan, too.
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Candidate stumps against public agency, not incumbent
Republican gubernatorial candidate Jonathan Johnson strikes against the Utah Transit Authority while the iron is hot.
1m Dec 01, 2015
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E-cig industry in Utah concerned about new regulations
A legislative committee heard from the vaping industry and the Utah Health Department on Monday.
2m Dec 01, 2015
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Biskupski calls for resignations of nearly all Salt Lake City department heads
Spokesman: "We felt this was best."And read more: http://www.ksl.com/?sid=37576220&nid=757&title=biskupski-calls-for-resignations-of-nearly-all-salt-lake-city-department-heads&fm=homepage&scid=topstory
2m Dec 01, 2015
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Homeowner survives knife attack during break-in
A Kearns homeowner only thought of his young daughter when two men broke into his home. One of them had a knife… and he used it.
1m Nov 30, 2015
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Cyber Monday deals could cost more soon enough
Cyber Monday shoppers avoid throngs of people in stores, but they may not avoid online sales taxes much longer.
1m Nov 30, 2015
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Two National Parks in Utah Setting Records
You may have noticed the crowds if you went to visit Zion or Bryce Canyon this year.(Photo from National Park Service)
1m Nov 30, 2015
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Black Friday shoppers going strong
Some people braved the cold to wait in line for doorbusters at RC Willey in Draper. Others had been shopping since Thanksgiving.
1m Nov 27, 2015
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Rain, snow late for Thanksgiving getaway
Northern Utah will be breezy most of the day with precipitation late Wednesday and into the holiday.
1m Nov 25, 2015
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Lots of people going over the river and through the woods for Thanksgiving
You should have plenty of company on the roads and in the air.
1m Nov 25, 2015
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Hatch: ISIS strategy is "no strategy," wants US to do more
Senator Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, is firing back at the Obama administration today and what he describes as the lack of action from the White House on Islamic State militants. He says even top advisors to President Obama are starting to question the approach. (Photo: Tom Smart/Deseret News - file from 2013)
2m Nov 24, 2015
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Census: Utah has youngest newlyweds, high rate of 2-parent households
Trends are still changing, including growth of multi-generational households in the Beehive State.
1m Nov 24, 2015
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U.S. travel alert just one more thing for crowded holiday getaway
But that is not stopping passengers in a hurry to visit family for Thanksgiving.
1m Nov 24, 2015
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Commission wants scattered, smaller homeless shelters
Leaders of a joint commission to end homelessness announce their plans after 11 months of studies and public comments. Up front, those plans are not the most affordable.
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Overstock CEO ready for financial apocalypse
In case of an economic shutdown, Patrick Byrne has a hidden stockpile of food, gold and silver.
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Carson still leads GOP candidates among Utah voters
Utah's top Republican presidential hopeful sits a little higher this morning in a new survey.
1m Nov 20, 2015
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Starbucks seeks liquor license for 5 Utah locations
It's the latest area on their list where Starbucks would like to serve alcohol.
1m Nov 20, 2015
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Police chiefs struggle to recruit new officers
They fear a crisis in the next few years and say communities will suffer.
1m Nov 19, 2015
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Intensified debate on medical marijuana expected
State lawmakers says it will be a big priority in 2016 legislative session as they try to craft balance for its use.
1m Nov 19, 2015
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Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid responds to Utah investigation
The Nevada Senator is now a part of the investigation by a Utah prosecutor into former AG Mark Shurtleff.
1m Nov 19, 2015
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UTA board strikes back after revelations about Switzerland trip
A shake-up is underway at the Utah Transit Authority, following a questionable trip to Switzerland involving a pair of UTA board members.
1m Nov 19, 2015
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Passengers scared, resilient during emergency landing
Their flight from LAX to Paris made an emergency landing at Salt Lake International Airport when someone called in a hoax bomb threat.
1m Nov 18, 2015
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Search continues for caller of fake bomb threat
As a result, and international flight made an emergency landing at Salt Lake International Airport.
1m Nov 18, 2015
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Security expert talks about what happens on threatened flights
An Air France flight diverted to Salt Lake City overnight because of a phoned-in bomb threat.
1m Nov 18, 2015
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Tallies today will settle SLC mayoral race, sales tax hike
Today we’ll know for sure if Salt Lake County will get a slight roads tax increase, and who will be the next city mayor. This afternoon, the county canvass results come out.
1m Nov 17, 2015
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West Valley in trouble with law, grandparents
Police say he went joyriding overnight, crashing into a power pole.
1m Nov 17, 2015
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Utahns rate their quality of life lower in annual survey
They are concerned about local crime, traffic conditions, schools and air quality. And you can read more, here:http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865641627/Survey-Utahns-want-better-schools-air-quality-job-availability.html?pg=all
1m Nov 17, 2015
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Again, Romney won't run, but he takes shots at Clinton
Just because he is not running for president does not mean Mitt Romney is staying out of the political process.
1m Nov 16, 2015
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Utahns rally for the French after terror attacks
More than 100 French Utahns and supporters gathered to show solidarity with victims.
1m Nov 16, 2015
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November storm brings rain/snow mix to Utah
Some areas will get more white stuff than others.
1m Nov 16, 2015
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Child abuse survivor mentors those like him at Christmas Box House
He says it saved his life, and now, a "graduate" mentors more children who come to the Christmas Box House from abusive homes.
2m Nov 12, 2015
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How you can help abused children at Christmas
Log onto www.thechristmasboxhouse.org for a wish list for the hundreds of children the homes rescue each year.
3m Nov 12, 2015
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15-year-old blanket has great meaning for man who counsels abused kids
With his blanket in tow, a 21-year-old man counsels children rescued from abuse and neglect at the Christmas Box House in Salt Lake.
2m Nov 12, 2015
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