Special legislative session on prison could come quickly
If the Prison Relocation Commission announces its pick for a new lockup site today, Governor Herbert is ready to call it in a week.
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Salt Lake Airport not waiting for drone disaster
Four commercial jets that had close calls with a drone at Newark Liberty Airport are why Salt Lake International is busily crafting policy.
1m Aug 10, 2015
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Vote-only-by-mail boosts voter turnout in Salt Lake County
This summer’s primary returns have a better turnout than the general election four years ago.
1m Aug 07, 2015
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Will lucrative trade show stay in Utah?
As the Outdoor Retailers Show roars on in Salt Lake City, talks continue to keep it here beyond next year.
1m Aug 06, 2015
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3 people dead in 2 cars in chain-reaction crash
It happened in the northbound I-15 construction zone in Lehi late Tuesday night. Traffic had been stopped.
1m Aug 05, 2015
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Civil rights group supports striking inmates
A show of solidarity for the 42 inmates on a hunger strike for better conditions at the state prison in Draper.
1m Aug 03, 2015
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Property taxes increasing
Property taxes are going up to the tune of 10 million more dollars in Salt Lake County alone. Graphic: Deseret News
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Police: In-home surveillance busts burglar
Salt Lake City Police say the homeowner accessed live video via his cellphone app, helps them catch the suspect in the act.
1m Jul 31, 2015
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SLC Mayor's spokesman under review
A member of Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker's staff is on paid leave while online comments he may have made about the mayor's race are investigated. KSL Newsradio's Mary Richards reports.
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Medicaid expansion plan, Utahns still in limbo
Some 53,000 Utahns will be without health insurance, as Gov. Herbert’s deadline to expand Medicaid expires tomorrow.
1m Jul 30, 2015
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Sen. Orrin Hatch neither confirms nor denies plans for re-election bid
A Utah elected official who has previously said this term would be his last now appears to be leaving the door open for re-election. Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, tells KSL's Doug Wright he is currently focused on doing the job in front of him. But he did not say he would not run again, when asked about campaign money in his accounts.
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Three horses destroy 16th green at Glendale Golf Course
SLCPD calls it "senseless damage" and asks for tips. Employees have been working for hours to fix the torn-up green, after just fixing it from the last time.
1m Jul 29, 2015
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Former Utah A.G. pleads not guilty
John Swallow denies 13 criminal corruption charges a year after his arrest for them.
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UPDATE: Stolen prosthetic racing blades found
Syracuse HIgh's Hunter Woodhall says he's thankful and relieved someone turned them in to lost and found.
1m Jul 21, 2015
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Custom prosthetic racing legs stolen from Utah track star
A Syracuse High School track star now does not have his racing legs. They were taken from a train in New York; he is there for a race.
1m Jul 21, 2015
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Lehi leaders want state officials to speed up delivery of transportation promises
They say the state is bringing in more businesses to settle in Lehi, but the roads aren't ready.
1m Jul 20, 2015
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Neighbors stunned by death of girl
People in two West Valley neighborhoods are also saddened by the discovery of the body of a 12-year-old girl in a pasture.
1m Jul 17, 2015
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Girls as young as 7 learning computer coding at new camp
Insidesales.com in South Provo hosted a beta or pilot program for daughters of employees this week; they hope to expand Girl Code camp next year and beyond.
1m Jul 17, 2015
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Trial underway for accused molester
Former Canyons District bus driver accused of 33 criminal counts in molestation of two young special needs girls.
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Construction woker rescued after fall into hole near SLC airport
A heavy rescue team from the Salt Lake City fire department helped rescue the man; he's now in fair condition at last check.
1m Jul 14, 2015
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Training for child riders on ATVs after one dies
Utah safety officials find only 38-percent of child riders of ATVs are properly certified to be on them.
1m Jul 13, 2015
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This is not the school lunch you grew up with
When your child goes back to school this fall, they may have some new dishes on the school lunch menu. A national convention focusing on school nutrition is meeting this week at the Salt Palace. KSl Newsradio's Mary Richards reports.
1m Jul 13, 2015
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Neighbor recounts two sides to man in deadly shooting
We are learning more about the 50-year-old Parowan man shot and killed by a police officer.
1m Jul 10, 2015
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Funeral-goers pay tribute to President Boyd K. Packer
Thousands lined up, many hours in advance, to attend President Packer's funeral at the Salt Lake Tabernacle on Temple Square.
1m Jul 10, 2015
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Robbers bash in smoke shop clerk's face
The search continues for three violent men who robbed a South Jordan store clerk, just to take a few dollars.
1m Jul 09, 2015
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Crowds overwhelm Blackridge neighbors
A near drowning was the last straw for neighbors of reservoir in Herriman, and they’re making demands. (Photo courtesy of John Schwisow)
1m Jul 08, 2015
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United glitch forces airport delays
1m Jul 08, 2015
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Family, neighborhood describe woman's struggles
A Bhutanese refugee community is mourning a 38-year-old woman found dead in her South Salt Lake apartment.
1m Jul 07, 2015
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One flag controversy could breed another
Confederate flags are coming down, so why not the Deseret Territorial flag above Salt Lake's Ensign Peak?
1m Jul 02, 2015
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Indepth: Pilot and kids talk about hot air balloon crash in Provo
A scary sight in Provo when two hot air balloons collided hundreds of feet in the air at the Freedom Festival. The kids in one balloon and the pilot of the other are talking about how they felt they could have crashed to the ground, but thankfully didn't. KSL Newsradio's Mary Richards reports. (pic courtesy witness Warren Smith)
2m Jul 02, 2015
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Rare disease impacts pair in Utah
Two people in Salt Lake County are waiting – possibly for a week – to learn if they have cholera. @slcohealth @kslnewsradio
1m Jul 01, 2015
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SLC to enforce anti-idling of cars
As the heat and pollution rise, so will Salt Lake’s encouragement not to let cars idle more than two minutes. @slcmayorsoffice @kslnewsradio
1m Jun 30, 2015
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Utah Pride Center celebrates same-sex marriage ruling
But they say their battle isn’t over yet -- next fight involves stronger protections for #lgbt. #ssm @kslnewsradio
1m Jun 26, 2015
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Same-sex marriage legalized, but fight not over
Supporters call for more laws to protect their civil rights across the board. They claim laws are too inconsistent and weak. @kslnewsradio
1m Jun 26, 2015
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Plaintiffs in Utah's same-sex marriage case rejoice
Laurie Wood and Kody Partridge, one of three pairs who sued to overturn Utah's gay marriage ban (Kitchen vs. Herbert), say all families will now be legally protected. They Utah institutions have been welcoming of their marital status. @kslnewsradio
3m Jun 26, 2015
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Survey: flat fairs fairer for public transportation
Most of @rideuta poll's respondents want the UTA bus, TRAX and Frontrunner pricing system to be left alone. @kslnewsradio
1m Jun 25, 2015
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Utah leaders react to US Supreme Court ruling on Obamacare
The ruling removes a hurdle for medicaid expansion in Utah.
1m Jun 25, 2015
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Governor Herbert, others pledge financial support for convicted commissioner
State lawmakers won’t use taxpayer dollars for the criminal defense of a San Juan County commissioner and his fight to open federal lands. #utpol #utleg @govherbert @kslnewsradio
1m Jun 24, 2015
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UVU's water conservation measures
UVU has taken a number of measures to be more water-wise. For example, the ponds pictured here are filled with irrigation water, which is then used to help water the campus and run the fountains.
1m Jun 24, 2015
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Stars-and-Bars gone from Utah flag dealer's shop
Calls to remove the Confederate flag from South Carolina’s capitol have one Sandy dealer modifying his inventory. But he says it's not a clear-cut issue.
1m Jun 23, 2015
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Cottonwood Heights police led to home in Swat situation; find stolen goods
An early morning phone call about a man with a gun in Cottonwood Heights, led police instead to a home they say was full of suspected stolen property on the corner of Creek Road and Danish Road.
1m Jun 23, 2015
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100-degree heat around the corner
Father’s Day could be the first day Salt Lake sees a triple-digit high temperature. It’s a reminder to keep our children safe. @kslnewsradio
1m Jun 19, 2015
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Church choir director suspected of sexual abuse
.@webercosheriff: Felony charges await a 27-year-old man, whose purported victim is a 12-year-old girl from the same Ogden church. @kslnewsradio
1m Jun 18, 2015
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Rare snakes returned from Utah to Brazil
A Lindon man has been punished, and the seven rare, white boa constrictors he kept illegally have been repatriated. @kslnewsradio
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Rattlesnake recovering after being spray-painted
Rescuer thinks construction workers covered a 4-foot rattlesnake pink and orange near the Red Butte Gardens at the University of Utah, nearly killing it, and making it more dangerous for humans. (Photo by Alexis Bronson, Reptile Rescue) @kslnewsradio
1m Jun 16, 2015
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State House minority caucus calls on Miller to resign
But @utahhousedems can't ask for fellow lawmaker to do more than that. @repjustinmiller says he won't step down. #utpol #utleg @kslnewsradio
1m Jun 15, 2015
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Sales tax increases likely on ballot across Utah to pay for roads
The Utah Taxpayers Association says this is not the year this should be happening, because of historically low voter turnout.
1m Jun 15, 2015
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Salt Lake’s Mayor sheds more light on firing police chief
Ralph Becker says pushing Chris Burbank out of office was the toughest decision he’s made in office. @dougwrightshow @kslnewsradio
1m Jun 12, 2015
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Police association criticizes both former chief and mayor
The union representing the rank and file of the Salt Lake City Police Department say both the mayor and the former chief made mistakes in the handling of a sexual harassment case.
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Police looking for man who may know about killing
.@SLCPD hope a surveillance photo will shed light on a homeless man’s murder near the Jordan River Parkway. @kslnewsradio
1m Jun 11, 2015
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