Vending machines to aid donors during LDS Church "Light the World" effort
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day saints is making vending machines available, as part of its effort to encourage people to give and to serve during the Holiday season. People can choose to donate items, from socks, to eye-glasses, to chickens and goats to needy families world-wide. KSL Newsradio's Marc Giauque has the story.
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Former Utah Representative Mickelsen says she was sexually harassed on House floor
On the same day that the House of Representative passed legislation to require sexual harassment training in congress, Enid Mickelsen admitted a fellow member of congress kissed her on the House floor while she served in Washington, D.C.(Photo: Deseret News)
5m Nov 30, 2017
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Sex assault experts ask for empathy as more high-profile accusations surface
As more women and men come forward with assault accusations, experts here in Utah urge locals to view the victims with empathy.
1m Nov 30, 2017
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Missing Riverdale man, daughter reportedly spotted in Las Vegas
Investigators say there has been a break in the search for a man and his two-year old daughter. However, police say they have a lot of questions as to why he left the state and why he chose to go to Las Vegas.
1m Nov 30, 2017
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Hawaii tests nuclear missile siren after North Korean launch
Hawaii has alarms for storms and tsunamis and now for nuclear attacks. The state tested a long-dormant air raid siren hours after North Korea launched a ballistic missile into the Sea of Japan. Photo credit: Dave Cawley, KSL
2m Nov 29, 2017
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President Trump to visit Salt Lake City on Monday
Sources tell KSL and the Deseret News President Trump will visit Salt Lake City on Monday to make his formal announcement about cuts to Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments. Photo credit: Scott G. Winterton, Deseret News
1m Nov 29, 2017
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Two people wanted in connection with a killing in downtown Salt Lake City
A suspicious death of a woman found in a downtown motel is now being investigated as a homicide. Police are hoping the public can help them find two “persons of interest.” They’ve been identified as Kristie Marie Hansen and Javier Rodriquez Pena.
1m Nov 29, 2017
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Fentanyl-associated deaths on the rise
State officials say there has been a dramatic year-to-year increase in the number of people who died with the dangerous drug, Fentanyl, in their system. They say it’s proof of how common the drug is becoming in Utah.
1m Nov 29, 2017
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Detmer out as BYU OC
BYU announced Ty Detmer was relieved of his duties as the Cougar's offensive coordinator today and Detmer says he's said disappointed he won't be given a chance to turn things around. But was he given a fair shot? We ask Deseret News columnist Dick Harmon that question and what the Cougar's could do next.(Photo: Jeffrey D. Allred/Deseret News)
3m Nov 28, 2017
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Avoid pitfall of online shopping, analysts say
Millions of Americans are looking for great deals this Cyber Monday, and many of these deals look tempting. However, some analysts say a lot of these "deals" aren't real.(Photo Credit: Shutterstock)
1m Nov 28, 2017
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Lone Peak Police looking for package thief
Officers are hoping the public can help them track down a person who was caught taking packages from porches over the weekend.(Photo Credit: Lone Peak Police)
1m Nov 28, 2017
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Warm Thanksgiving weekend ahead
You could possibly pull out the shorts this weekend or at least head to the golf course with the warmer than normal temperatures. We ask KSL meteorologist Kevin Eubank why we're in the 60's and when the storms will return. (Photo: Sean Moody/KSL)
2m Nov 25, 2017
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LaVerkin's getting extra police officers
A federal grant is allowing the southern Utah town of LaVerkin to increase their police by two officers. Sergeant Amber Crouse says the bump is needed for the three person police force.(Photo: LaVerking Police Facebook page)
1m Nov 23, 2017
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Woman survives "flying cow"
Kerry Koefed was cruising down I-15 when a flash of black entered her vision. Her car came to a stop as a cow crashed into her car. But the cow hadn't wandered on to the road, it had come from the sky. (Photo: Kerri Kofoed)
2m Nov 23, 2017
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Protest at Utah turkey pardon
Governor Gary Herbert freed a Norbest Farms turkey from a Thanksgiving dinner fate. But before he could grant the pardon to Grateful the gobbler, a man voiced his opinion that even more turkeys should be freed.(Photo: Kristin Murphy/Deseret News)
2m Nov 22, 2017
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Thanksgiving miracle: Bountiful family grateful after man survives heart attack that would've killed most
The Isom family has a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. Doctors say Dallin Isom, 29, survived a heart attack that would have killed almost anyone else.
1m Nov 21, 2017
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Lt. Governor Cox recounts humbling trip to Puerto Rico
It was a heartbreaking and heart warming trip to Puerto Rico for Utah Lt. Governor Spencer Cox. He and other Utahns helped to bring light, water and food to people still suffering from two hurricanes. (Photo: Spencer Cox)
2m Nov 21, 2017
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Roy woman brutally attacked by dog
A Roy woman is on the mend, after a pitbull attacked her in a trailer on Tuesday.
1m Nov 18, 2017
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Utah drivers didn't handle stormy roads well today
There have been lots of road delays today because drivers had a hard time negotiating the snow and rain from earlier this morning.(Photo: Sean Moody/KSL)
2m Nov 18, 2017
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Teen accused of killing 12-year old West Valley girl to stand trial
The teen who was once deemed to be incompetent to stand trial for the sexual assault and murder of Kailey Vijil has been found to have had his competency restored.
1m Nov 18, 2017
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Officials warn Utahns about potential avalanches this weekend
The snow totals from the most recent storm may not be anything to write home about. Meteorologists say perhaps a foot in the Cottonwoods, but the avalanche danger is still high.
1m Nov 18, 2017
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Official charges filed against the couple involved in the shooting death of U of U student
Austin Boutain is facing aggravated murder and attempted murder charges for reportedly shooting ChenWei Guo.His wife, Kathleen Boutain, is charged with criminal solicitation.
1m Nov 17, 2017
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Local soccer player excited for new pro women's soccer team
Real Salt Lake announced it has purchased a National Women's Soccer League club which will begin play next spring. Taylor Isom from BYU's soccer team and others attended today's announcement to show their support and find out a bit more about the professional sports league they could be playing in soon.(Photo: Jaren Wilkey/BYU)
1m Nov 17, 2017
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New professional women's soccer team announced in Salt Lake City
Real Salt Lake team leaders make a major announcement, saying they have a new professional soccer team under their umbrella.
1m Nov 17, 2017
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Mom recounts tracking down theft suspect
Krystal Tukuafu can boast that she used her minivan to help a American Fork police officer chase down a shoplifting suspect. Now she's hoping it will give her a little bit more street cred.(Screen grab: Sam Penrod/KSL TV)
2m Nov 17, 2017
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Utah lawmakers pitch new firework restrictions
Firework frustrations have members of the Utah Legislature considering changes. A bill under consideration would trim the number of July days when fireworks are allowed from 14 to eight.Photo credit: Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
1m Nov 16, 2017
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Police search for woman accused of stabbing neighbor
Investigators believe Dyann Hernandez repeatedly stabbed her neighbor in the neck.Officers say the victim could have died in other neighbors weren't nearby to help.(Photo Credit: salt Lake City Police)
1m Nov 15, 2017
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Health kiosk comes to So. Salt Lake
Plenty of people can't afford to speak to a doctor about their medical problems. But South Salt Lake now has a cool tool known as a health kiosk that will allow low income residents to speak with a doctor at any time. (Photo: KSL TV)
1m Nov 15, 2017
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Initial court appearance for man accused of killing Orem woman and her son
A case against a man accused of killing an Orem woman and her son is moving forward despite a major piece of missing evidence. Investigators were never able to find the bodies of the victims.
1m Nov 15, 2017
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SLCPD asks for help in recruiting more officers
The Salt Lake City Police Department is pleading their case to the City Council as they hope to get a major boost in funding from the city budget to help them hire dozens more officers.
1m Nov 15, 2017
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UDOT reminds drivers to slow down, move over
Utah law requires drivers to slow down and move over for emergency vehicles, but UDOT notices many motorists are not doing so for tow trucks or incident management vehicles.Photo credit: Jed Boal, KSL 5 TV
1m Nov 14, 2017
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You may now have high blood pressure
Doctors from across the nation have now reclassified high blood pressure after 14 years and the definition has dropped 10 points. Dr. Jeffrey Anderson with Intermountain Medical Center says that means a lot of Americans now have high blood pressure.(Photo: Laura Seitz/Deseret News)
4m Nov 14, 2017
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Salt Lake County plans legal action against opioid makers
The Salt Lake County Mayor, along with the District Attorney, say they plan on taking "Big Pharma" to court to combat the rising number of opioid overdose deaths in the state.
1m Nov 14, 2017
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Man makes initial appearance in cold case murder case
The man accused of killing his Spanish Fork girlfriend in 1988 stepped in front of a judge for the first time about this case.He was arrested this year after the remains of his alleged victim were found earlier this year.
1m Nov 14, 2017
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Utah Lawmaker gathers signatures to recruit Mitt Romney for Utah senate seat
A Utah lawmaker is asking for Utah signatures in an attempt to convince Mitt Romney to run for Orrin Hatch's senate seat.
1m Nov 14, 2017
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USU research shows plant cycle is becoming more erratic with climate change
Climate change may be responsible for our plant's erratic bloom cycles. Picture: William Pearce, Assistant Professor at USUCourtesy: USU
1m Nov 11, 2017
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Teens arrested, accused of nighttime joy ride in Provo construction
Three teenagers were arrested after police say they snuck into the new Provo High school construction site and caused about ten thousand dollars of damage.
1m Nov 11, 2017
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Police identify family found in apparent murder-suicide in Mapleton
Investigators say the family had not lived in the area for long, and they've never had problems with that family before.
1m Nov 11, 2017
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Three men arrested after sizable drug bust in Orem
Investigators say Nathan Karner, Jorge Luis Almonte and Adolfo Parra have been booked into the Utah County Jail, and it all started when one of them forgot to follow a simple traffic rule.
1m Nov 10, 2017
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Homeless advocate: Homeless need more than just job opportunities
Phase 3 of Operation Rio Grande began today with employers promising to offer jobs to the homeless looking for work. Maurice Egan with The Other Side Academy says jobs will only do so much. He knows a little something about the topic since he used to be homeless himself.(Photo: Kristin Murphy/Deseret News)
2m Nov 10, 2017
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Highland boy praised for quick thinking during mother's seizure
A mother is thanking her seven-year old son for knowing what to do while she was having a seizure set off by a cancerous mass in her brain. He alerted many people who were able to get medics to treat her.
1m Nov 09, 2017
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State officials kick off "Phase Three" of Operation Rio Grande
Committee members say it focuses on helping homeless people get jobs, if they're ready for them.
1m Nov 09, 2017
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State site still turned off after security flaw found by people using it
The UDOT Express Pass registration site is still shut down after state officials learned of a flaw in the system, which would allow someone to look up some personal information of other customers. They hope to have it fixed in the next day or two.(Photo Credit: KSL TV)
1m Nov 09, 2017
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Few new details released about West Valley shooting
Investigators say there are still many questions about what happened before an officer was shot near an apartment complex.(Photo Credit: KSL TV)
1m Nov 09, 2017
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Man connected with drug cartel arrested in Utah County
Investigators have arrested a man who they say was trying to set up a drug distribution network near Spanish Fork.(Photo Credit: Utah County Jail)
1m Nov 08, 2017
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Cyber security experts closely watch web traffic on election day
Cyber security officials in Utah have to carefully watch how much traffic is coming into state websites. They're tracking to see if any outside forces are trying to interfere with how election information is processed.
1m Nov 07, 2017
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Utah State honors fallen "U" student
Utah State University students dressed in red today to honor the life of a University of Utah student killed in a failed carjacking last week.
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After another loss, BYU tries to figure out next move
BYU football played better Saturday, but still lost to Fresno State. Starting quarterback Tanner Mangum left in the fourth quarter with a season-ending achilles injury. Head Coach Kalani Sitake says they are considering all options in their upcoming game against UNLV. (Photo: Gary Kazanjian, AP)
2m Nov 07, 2017
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Former Daggett County deputy sentenced for abusing inmates
Joshua Cox is sentenced to 120 days in the Uintah County Jail for using a taser on two inmates during so-called "initiations." His attorneys other deputies and his superiors were complicit.(Photo Credit: Al Hartmann)
1m Nov 07, 2017
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Former college football player suspected of killing wife in Park City
Park City police say Anthony McClanahan is believed to have killed his wife Keri at a condo early the morning of Nov. 2, 2017. He was out on bond from a child kidnapping case at the time. McClanahan once played football for Washington State before going pro in Canada. His social media channels portray him as a man engaged in humanitarian efforts for hurricane victims.Photo credit: Salt Lake Cou...
4m Nov 04, 2017
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