Utah family stuck in Houston after Hurricane Harvey
18 members of a Utah family were supposed to go on a 50th anniversary cruise. Instead they are stranded in hotels surrounded by flooded streets.
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Utah Red Cross volunteers heading to Texas
Around 15 or so American Red Cross volunteers from Utah are going to Texas to help with hurricane Harvey. They expect to be deployed for two weeks.
1m Aug 25, 2017
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Police: Killings of 2 teen friends 2 weeks apart may be connected
Unified Police want to know if the teenager they arrested on suspicion of a Magna murder may be responsible for another killing. More on the story: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865687499/Killings-of-2-teen-friends-2-weeks-apart-may-be-connected-police-say.html
1m Aug 25, 2017
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Preliminary hearing underway for man charged with murder in teen's death
Lawyers are arguing if an 18-year-old Spanish Fork man should stand trial on charges that he helped a 16-year-old girl end her life.
28s Aug 23, 2017
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Salt Lake's FBI chief: agency morale is high
Although President Trump once said otherwise, the FBI’s special agent in charge in Salt Lake insists morale is high, and agents work well with the past and current directors. KSL Newsradio’s Peter Samore sat with him at a roundtable discussion.
1m Aug 22, 2017
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Intermountain Healthcare sets goal to prescribe 40% less opioids per year
Utah-based Intermountain Healthcare wants to stop prescribing as many as 5 million pills a year for acute pain management, in order to target opioid misuse and abuse.(PIC taken by Intermountain team)
1m Aug 22, 2017
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Salt Lake City residents talk about viewing the eclipse
KSL's party on the plaza brought a big crowd to stare at the sun.
1m Aug 22, 2017
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Supporters defend President after Romney's demand for apology
Two Utahns say President Trump has condemned racism in the past. One wants Mitt Romney to apologize for his demands.
1m Aug 18, 2017
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Slain Guardsman was among Utahns injured in Afghanistan
An improvised explosive took the life of a Utah National Guardsman serving with his unit in eastern Afghanistan. More on the story: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865686971/Slain-Guardsman-was-among-9-Utahns-injured-in-Afghanistan.html
1m Aug 17, 2017
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New $650-million state prison construction to start
Governor Herbert and other state leaders have broken ground for the new state prison west of Salt Lake International Airport.
1m Aug 16, 2017
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Homeless accuse police of arresting them, not criminals among them
On day two of Operation Rio Grande, KSL Newsradio’s Peter Samore assessed efforts to help the homeless through the eyes of advocates and police.
1m Aug 15, 2017
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Utah County deputies search for owner of stolen statues
A shed antler hunter discovered three bronze statues in a field of sage brush near Cedar Fort in 2015. The Utah County Sheriff's Office has been unable to identify the rightful owner. Investigators hope someone will recognize the piece and describe the other two works. Otherwise, the antler hunter will likely take ownership of the expensive artworks.Image credit: Utah County Sheriff's Office
1m Aug 14, 2017
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"Operation Rio Grande" sweeps criminals among SLC homeless
“Operation Rio Grande” netted several arrests to clean up the area, but upended and unnerved the homeless living on the streets of downtown Salt Lake City.
1m Aug 14, 2017
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Traffic stop leads to 40 lbs. of marijuana in Coalville
An arrest in Summit County reminds law enforcement marijuana harvesting season is around the corner, so they must be extra watchful.
1m Aug 11, 2017
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Police Chief reports successes after boosted patrols in Rio Grande
Some better news for Salt Lake City’s Rio Grande neighborhood, but the police chief won’t reveal the next steps for better safety there.
1m Aug 10, 2017
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Utah authorities warn of rabid bats after an 8th tests positive
The Utah Public Health Laboratory confirmed last week the eighth case this year of a bat which tested positive for rabies.(pic from Utah DWR)
1m Aug 10, 2017
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Intermountain live-tweets cancer surgery
A cancer doctor at Intermountain Healthcare is recovering from surgery to remove a tumor, and he allowed the whole experience to be live-tweeted.
1m Aug 09, 2017
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Orem Police search for man suspected of sexual assault
Leads have dried up, so Orem Police need your help to find a man whom they say sexually assaulted a woman with a diminished capacity in a hotel room. More on the story: https://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=45348341&title=police-searching-for-man-suspected-of-sexually-assaulting-woman-with-mental-disability
1m Aug 09, 2017
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Military commanders get OK to shoot down drones over bases
Federal installations won't say what methods they'll use, and the Utah National Guard won't follow suit.
1m Aug 08, 2017
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Springville man arrested, suspected of attempted murder of infant
A 4-month-old Springville girl is recovering from severe injuries, and her father has been jailed, suspected of inflicting them.
1m Aug 07, 2017
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3rd district GOP debate
Healthcare, taxes, and who is the most conservative -- it all came up during a debate between three candidates in the Republican primary for the third congressional district. KSL Newsradio's Mary Richards reports.
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Utah economist reacts to national unemployment numbers
The unemployment rate went down nationally, and Utah is doing well...except wages are still low.
30s Aug 04, 2017
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Police search for shooter who wounded teenager
West Valley police are looking for more witnesses and neighbors to find out who shot a 14-year-old boy in the face.
1m Aug 03, 2017
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Eye doctors, victim warn of solar eclipse damage
A salt lake woman whose eyesight was damaged during a solar eclipse in Russia, is sharing her story to warn others ahead of the solar eclipse coming up this month. And the Moran Eye Center is giving out free solar eclipse glasses.
1m Aug 02, 2017
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Utah motorcycle deaths decline, but helmets could have stopped them
Drivers are still missing motorcyclists, and riders are still being careless.
1m Aug 02, 2017
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Salt Lake City Tuesday Farmers Market starts August 1
The Farmers Market returns to Pioneer Park on Tuesday nights starting August First.
1m Aug 01, 2017
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Deliveryman won't call himself 'hero' for saving woman's life
Still, a newspaper deliveryman was thankful he could help a woman out of her burning West Valley City home.
1m Aug 01, 2017
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Property tax going up across Utah
Several agencies and districts are raising your property taxes this year. You should be getting the notice in the mail.
1m Jul 31, 2017
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Grade skippers earn 5% more money a year
New research from UVU says skipping a grade or leaving school early means earning more money in life. (stock image)
1m Jul 28, 2017
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Sugarhouse library heavily damaged by flood waters
The Sprague Branch of the Salt Lake City Library system will have to close for months; it appears they lost thousands of books in the storm.
1m Jul 27, 2017
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Cleanup after major flooding around Salt Lake City
Flooded basements and streets turned into streams. Residents now have to cleanup after quite the storm overnight in Salt Lake City.
1m Jul 26, 2017
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Police: UTCO couple gave drugs to newborn baby in hospital
The father is also accused of dropping the baby several times as he ran from police for shoplifting.
1m Jul 21, 2017
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Initiative process launched for independent redistricting commission
A signature-gathering campaign has begun to create an independent redistricting commission in Utah. A Democrat and a Republican are leading the effort. More on the story: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865685199/Better-Boundaries-launches-initiative-to-create-independent-redistricting-commission.html
1m Jul 20, 2017
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Utah State Parks and U of U health team up to promote helmet use
Helmets save lives, but not enough Utahns are wearing them when they recreate outdoors.
1m Jul 20, 2017
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Teaching without training
BYU research shows that just 36 percent of new science teachers are teaching only in their trained subject.(pic: BYU )
1m Jul 19, 2017
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New state initiative to process rape kits, help victims
A new Utah initiative promises to test rape kits faster and keep contact with victims about their progress via hotline: 801-893-1145.
1m Jul 19, 2017
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Residents rally to stop additional mining in North Salt Lake
North Salt Lake residents are angry about plans to allow more mining near the hillside right beneath their homes and near an infamous landslide in 2014. Documents for the proposal: http://www.nslcity.org/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/1464
1m Jul 18, 2017
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Taxpayer groups react to idea of sales tax rate hike
The agency that runs Trax and Frontrunner and buses says they may not be able to attract more riders unless they get more money.
1m Jul 17, 2017
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Police arrest 15-year-old boy in robbery spree
Two teenage suspects are at large, but police have arrested a 15-year-old boy following a robbery spree in Salt Lake County convenience stores.
1m Jul 17, 2017
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West Jordan City Council discusses fireworks ban
The West Jordan city council Friday night will talk about whether aerial fireworks ought to be banned in the city, after a busy 4th of July with 54 field fires.
1m Jul 14, 2017
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Schools and the solar eclipse
Some school districts are hearing there could be absences on the first day of school due to the solar eclipse.
1m Jul 13, 2017
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Water use is up in Utah
This hot and dry summer is making Utahns use a lot of water on their lawns. But water managers say you should still only water every other day.
1m Jul 12, 2017
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First responder honors those who saved his life
A bittersweet day for Utah first responders who were honored for saving lives, as they were reunited with the people they saved.
1m Jul 12, 2017
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SLCO leaders call for more to be done against domestic violence
Salt Lake County leaders say this particularly violent year calls for action against domestic violence. They presented a resolution today in the county council
1m Jul 11, 2017
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Man mouthed "help me" to nearby Sandy Police
Sandy Police say a man mourning at a cemetery was kidnapped at knifepoint and managed to signal them for help. But they’re still gathering the full story.
1m Jul 11, 2017
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3 teens sentenced in WVCPD officer's death
The teenage boys were given the longest possible juvenile sentence on Monday morning, for hitting and killing Officer Cody Brotherson on November 6th, 2016.
1m Jul 10, 2017
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Rescue team worker badly hurt checking mountain for safety
An emergency response team member had his own emergency, when he slid and broke his legs on an icy Mount Timpanogos.
1m Jul 10, 2017
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Fake contractors or construction crews taking Utahns' money and bolting.
A recent sting operation resulted in 45 citations against fraudulent construction crews or contractors in Utah.
1m Jul 07, 2017
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Speaker Hughes wants state czar overseeing homelessness issues
Utah House Speaker Greg Hughes said recent violent incidents in downtown Salt Lake have convinced him the state needs more solutions.(file photo)
1m Jul 06, 2017
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Provo property crime increases
Property crime in Provo was up 32 percent from the first half of 2015 to the first half of 2016, the largest jump in any city reported to the FBI for the period.
1m Jul 03, 2017
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