Univ. of Utah professor doubts peace will come to Afghanistan soon
As President Trump prepares to unveil a new strategy for the war in Afghanistan, analysts and experts wonder what it will mean for U.S. interests in south Asia. University of Utah associate professor of political science Marjorie Castle hopes the new strategy does not involve military contractors or mineral extraction. She believes U.S. interests are best served by helping Afghan forces defeat ...
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Heavy traffic coming back into Utah after eclipse
Officials with UDOT say the number of cars that left the state this weekend vastly outnumber what they saw for Memorial and the Fourth of July.(Photo Credit: Bruce Walton)
1m Aug 22, 2017
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Man dead after SWAT standoff in Millcreek
Police say the man appears to have taken his own life after fighting with his wife, then keeping police at bay for hours.
1m Aug 21, 2017
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Upcoming solar eclipse will pass over Nephi
Crowds will flock to Nephi to see a solar eclipse, but it won't be until 2045. (Photo: Nephi City Facebook Page)
1m Aug 21, 2017
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Utahns flock out of state to see total eclipse
Some giddy star-gazers from Utah have already made their way up north to Idaho or east to Wyoming, hoping to get a good view of Monday’s total eclipse.(Photo Credit: Shutterstock)
1m Aug 19, 2017
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Operation Rio Grande shifts focus from arrests to treatment
On day five of Operation Rio Grande is in the books and officials say over 280 arrests were made in the first four days, alone. However, they also say they want to change gears slightly, and emphasize how the homeless population can get treatment for mental health issues or substance addiction if they need it.
1m Aug 19, 2017
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Business owners "cautiously optimistic" of Operation Rio Grande
Over 220 people have been arrested in the first three days of the operation. Business owners had a chance to weigh in on what they've seen.
1m Aug 18, 2017
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Miller family announces multi-million grant for homeless services
The owners of the Utah Jazz are challenging everyone to donate to the group Shelter the Homeless, Utah, and they're willing to match donations, dollar for dollar.
1m Aug 18, 2017
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Viewmont High School won't hault construction for start of school
The 28 million dollar renovation project started last spring and Shauna Lund, community relations supervisor for the Davis School District, said they plan to continue the work until the end of this upcoming school year.
1m Aug 18, 2017
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Some homeless camping out in canyons near Tooele
While police agencies try to rid the Rio Grande neighborhood of the criminal element, some of homeless aren't hanging around. Tooele County Trails Coordinator Dave Brown says they are camping out in the county's canyons.(Photo: Spenser Heaps/Deseret News)
2m Aug 17, 2017
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Utah Guardsman killed in Afghanistan
A member of Utah's National Guard was killed during a combat mission in Afghanistan and seven others were injured. Maj. Gen. Jefferson Burton joins Jeff Caplan with more information.(Photo: Scott Winterton/Deseret news)
3m Aug 17, 2017
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Two Utah climbers rescued on Grand Tetons
Rescue crews in Wyoming had to use a helicopter t find the pair after a climb became too dangerous.
1m Aug 17, 2017
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One dead, five hurt in crash on Bonneville Salt Flats
A head on collision during "Speed-week" left one man dead and five other people hurt on the Bonneville Salt Flats. KSL Newsradio's Marc Giauque has more.
1m Aug 16, 2017
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UHP swarms south end of the Salt Lake Valley
Several accidents the near the Point of the Mountain had troopers out looking for speeders and hoping to change behaviors.(Photo: Kristen Murphy/Deseret News)
1m Aug 16, 2017
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Police unveil more details of deadly officer-involved shooting
Investigators say an attempted arrest on Sunday turned deadly when the suspect produced a weapon.(Photo Credit: KSL TV)
1m Aug 15, 2017
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Major initiative announced to fight crime near SLC homeless shelter
State lawmakers, Salt Lake City Police and Salt Lake County officials are teaming up and releasing their plan, called "Operation Rio Grande."
1m Aug 14, 2017
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Landscapers rescue kittens from inside front-end loader
Seven small kittens hidden within a heavy machine at a new subdivision in Spanish Fork had to be rescued by a team of landscapers this week. They're now being fostered until they are old enough to be adopted.Photo credit: Ashley Valley Community Cats
1m Aug 12, 2017
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Witness account of Nephi skydiving accident
Aaron Burton was at the Nephi airport when two women died in a skydiving accident. He talked with KSL Newsradio's Paul Nelson about what he saw.(Photo: KSL TV)
3m Aug 12, 2017
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Another weekend of construction delays on I-215
UDOT officials say drivers on both the east side and the west side of the freeway will feel an impact.
1m Aug 11, 2017
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Two women killed in freak skydiving accident
Investigators are trying to figure out exactly why the parachute didn't function properly during a tandem dive at the Nephi City Municipal Airport.
1m Aug 11, 2017
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Vineyard man arrested for sexually assaulting his wife
Police have booked the man for forcible sexual abuse and domestic violence after reportedly attacking his wife in their apartment.
1m Aug 11, 2017
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Man accused of driving 95 miles an hour before fatal crash
An 18 year old driver is facing two counts of manslaughter and one count of reckless endangerment due to the crash that killed two of his passengers.
1m Aug 11, 2017
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Cougar captured in Tooele
A mountain lion was on the run in the Tooele which made some homeowners a bit nervous. But KSL's Alex Cabrero says they eventually found the cougar cooling off in someone's backyard. (Photo: Alex Cabrero)
1m Aug 10, 2017
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Hawaii prepares for possible nuclear attack
Rhetoric about a possible North Korean nuclear strike has Hawaii on alert. ABC's Alex Stone tells KSL's Jeff Caplan and Jay McFarland it could mean tourists to the islands receiving some eye-opening warnings.Image courtesy: Hawaii Emergency Management Agency
4m Aug 10, 2017
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Stewart says N. Korea, U.S. both need to "cool down"
Congressman Chris Stewart was not surprised with all the rhetoric that came from both North Korea and United States. But he believes we should be safe tomorrow.(Photo: Spenser Heaps/Deseret news)
7m Aug 10, 2017
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Holladay couple charged with abusing nine year-old boy
Prosecutors say the boy could have died had the abuse not been stopped.
1m Aug 09, 2017
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FBI asks the public to help them capture serial bank robber
Federal investigators are offering $10 thousand to anyone with information that can help them find "The Great Outdoors Bandit."They say his behavior is getting increasingly dangerous.(Photo Credit: FBI)
1m Aug 09, 2017
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Salt Lake firm trying to help Idaho prepare for eclipse traffic
Traffic data analysts say there could be big traffic headaches for people heading north to see the eclipse.One Salt Lake City firm is hoping to keep that state ready.
1m Aug 09, 2017
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UTA simulates terror attack, a dozen agencies join for training
You may see a lot of ambulances and police officers around Trax and Frontrunner stops. Officials with UTA are conducting one of the largest training exercises they’ve ever done which will continue tomorrow.
1m Aug 08, 2017
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Firefighter arrested for stealing drugs in Pleasant Grove
Pleasant Grove police arrested Brenden Ivie early Sunday morning after finding him at the city's fire station. They believe Ivie is behind a string of recent thefts of drugs from ambulances. Ivie has served as a part-time firefighter and EMT for the Unified Fire Authority since January.Photo credit: Utah County Jail
1m Aug 08, 2017
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Investigators release more details of deadly condo fire in West Jordan
Fire officials say they know what led up to a condo exploding, killing the woman inside.(Photo Credit: Scott G Winterton, Deseret News)
1m Aug 08, 2017
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Floods wash out part of SR 143
The rains came down, the floods came up and a road was partially washed out outside of Parowan. KSL's Cleon Wall reports more rain could wash the rest of the road.(Photo: City of Brian Head)
1m Aug 07, 2017
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Doctors warning people of the dangers of altitude sickness
The death of a Salem teen who may have died from complications of altitude sickness has doctors trying to tell everyone how dangerous the sickness can be.(Photo Credit: Adobe Stock)
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Tips to avoid a lightning strike after 3 girls injured
Three sisters were rushed to the hospital after lightning injured them Lily Lake in the Uinta Mountains. KSL Meteorologist Kevin Eubank joins Time Hughes to talk about ways to avoid being struck during a storm.(Photo: Shauna Miller)
4m Aug 05, 2017
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Pokemon Go becoming a nuisance for South Ogden business owner
The owner of an ice cream and candy shop says swarms of people are coming in to play at unexpected times of the day, and leaving a mess. He says it has been about two weeks since he's had any real business.
1m Aug 05, 2017
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Lee sounds off on recent White House leaks
Transcripts of Pres. Trumps conversations with the Mexico's President and Australia's Prime Minister were recently published and several senators are not happy. That includes Utah's Mike Lee his let his opinion be known on Fox News. (Photo: Hans Koepsell/Deseret News)
2m Aug 04, 2017
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Two girls speak about pulling drowning boy out of Farmington Pond
The girls say there were a lot of other people around the pond, but no one else noticed the boy was under water.(Photo Credit: Karmel Harper)
1m Aug 04, 2017
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Man booked for threatening a woman with a scythe
Ogden Police say the man made a bizarre threat to a convenience store clerk, and was booked for trespassing and aggravated assault.
1m Aug 03, 2017
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Utah business leaders push back against proposed immigration bill
The bill being endorsed by President Trump limiting legal immigration is getting a cool reaction from business leaders and Latino advocates.(Photo Credit: AP Photo: Evan Vucci)
1m Aug 03, 2017
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SLC homeowners hope for help after last week's flood
Salt Lake City says it won't be paying to repairs after last week's flooding, but at least one homeowner hopes for street repairs to prevent problems in the future.(Photo: Spenser Heaps/Deseret News)
2m Aug 03, 2017
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Election officials search for different voting machines
The Lieutenant Governor's Office is hoping the public can help them find a proper replacement for the aging voting machines the state is currently using.
1m Aug 02, 2017
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11 year old flown to hospital after horse accident in Spanish Fork Fairgrounds
An 11 year old girl was flown to the hospital this morning after police say she was thrown from her horse in the county fairgrounds.
1m Aug 02, 2017
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Mia Love holds open office hours for constituents
It's a town hall meeting, of sorts. Utah's Fourth District Representative opens her office for smaller groups of constituents to meet with her.However, those meetings still got contentious.
1m Aug 01, 2017
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Natl Weather Service: Last July hottest on record in Utah
Meteorologists say we're on track to have the hottest summer in recorded history. They say the average temperature in July surpassed the previous record by a significant amount.(Photo Credit: Shutterstock)
1m Aug 01, 2017
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Men who spotted FLDS leader will split reward
Two men in South Dakota are splitting the $50 thousand reward from the FBI.(Photo Credit: KSL TV file)
1m Aug 01, 2017
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Teen sentenced for sexting with girlfriend
Prosecutors say an 18 yea- old Logan man had dozens of sexual images and videos of his 16 year-old girlfriend.
1m Aug 01, 2017
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Family of plane crash victims thank community for support
Surviving family members of the people killed in Wednesday's plane crash on I-15 say support has been overwhelming.
1m Jul 29, 2017
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Groups sue to block elections officials from giving protected voter information to federal commission
Elections officials are wondering why the lawsuit is necessary, since they've already stated they won't hand over data that isn't already public.
1m Jul 29, 2017
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Clerk's office: Ballot mistake in Utah County will cost about 20,000 to fix
The county clerk's office says they are still trying to figure out how republican ballots went out to 70 thousand unaffiliated voter's mail boxes
1m Jul 28, 2017
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City of Ogden in mourning after deadly plane crash
One of the four people killed in a small plane crash on I-15 was a very popular Ogden City employee.
1m Jul 28, 2017
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