BYU advisory council on sex assaults ready to release findings
The council was formed after some complained about how information on sex assaults was shared throughout the university. Brigham Young University President Keven Worthen promises to eliminate sex assaults across campus. The university is currently under investigation for how it handles sexual assault reports. (Photo: Hans Koepsell/Deseret News)
2m Aug 30, 2016
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New rules take effect for commercial drone flights
Long-awaited FAA rules governing commercial use of drones are now in place. Operators do not need a pilot's license, but they must meet other criteria. KSL's Dave Cawley spoke with the FAA about the issue and shared what it means for Utah neighborhoods.
2m Aug 30, 2016
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Black Hawk helicopters join front lines in growing Box Canyon fire
The Forest Service is tripling their air attack as they try to get a handle on the massive box canyon fire. Picture: National Forest Service
35s Aug 29, 2016
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UHP stops "suicide load" of drugs in S. Utah
Around 370 pounds of marijuana and 20 pounds of meth were seized in separate drug busts in yesterday. KSL Newsradio's Marc Giauque explains why drug runners aren't even bothering to conceal their shipments as they travel through the Beehive State. (Picture: Utah Highway Patrol)
2m Aug 27, 2016
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Police find Utah family's stolen moving truck, emptied out
Good and bad news in the case of a stolen moving truck that left a Utah family stranded and destitute in New Mexico: police say they found the truck but very little was left inside. The link to their gofundme page: https://www.gofundme.com/2ur95gyk
34s Aug 26, 2016
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Marilyn Koolstra extended interview clip
The wife of Australian backpacker Eric Robinson speaks with KSL's Dave Cawley about her husband, his 2011 disappearance in the Uinta Mountains and the recovery of his remains five years later. Marilyn Koolstra says Robinson was an engineer who had trekked all across the globe. Photo credit: Dave Cawley
4m Aug 26, 2016
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Family expresses peace, gratitude after missing hiker's remains are recovered in the High Uintas Wilderness
The wife of Australian backpacker Eric Robinson says she's grateful to the searchers and hikers who spent five years looking for her husband. Marilyn Koolstra spoke with the family who found human remains likely belonging to her husband near Allsop Lake in the Uinta Mountains. Photo credit: Dave Cawley, KSL
2m Aug 26, 2016
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Saint George police pay tribute to deceased K9 officer Rossko
The St. George Police Department held a service Thursday for Rossko, a K9 officer credited with numerous drug busts. Rossko died the night prior due to complications from gastric dilatation-volvulus. It's condition where the dog's stomach twists, causing severe internal injury.Photo credit: Marc Weaver, KSL
1m Aug 26, 2016
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Pres. Candidate McMullin hoping to get on more ballots
Evan Mcmullin is on the ballot in Utah and several other states, but his campaign hopes to get on a whole lot more before this fall's election. (Photo: Weston Kenney/Deseret News
1m Aug 25, 2016
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The other Detmer: BYU's backup man with a plan
Koy Detmer, Jr. continues to prepare for greatness even though he is way down on the depth chart at QB. KSL Newsradio's Cleon Wall reports that greatness may not come as a player, even though he dreams of playing a Lavell Edwards Stadium one more time.
2m Aug 25, 2016
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Utah parents aren't impressed with EpiPen coupons
The company that hiked up prices on EpiPens this year is now offering a coupon to bring down the price. Utah parents say it isn’t enough. Picture: Jeffrey Allred, Deseret News
32s Aug 25, 2016
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Weber St. Football coach's wife ready to tackle cancer
Jay and Sara Hill found out just 2 weeks ago that she has Hodgkin's Lymphoma. While Coach Hill is nervous about how he can handle his duel roles as coach and caretaker, Sara is pretty firm that she will beat this disease. (Photo: KSL TV)
2m Aug 24, 2016
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Remains of missing Australian backpacker located in the High Uinta wilderness
A family camping near Allsop Lake in the Uinta Mountains located the remains and belongings believed to be those of Australian hiker Eric Robinson. He disappeared in August, 2011 while hiking the Highline Trail. Photo credit: Dave Cawley, KSL
3m Aug 24, 2016
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West Jordan isn't ready to give up on Facebook data center
West Jordan announced last night a controversial Facebook tax deal is off the table, but now the Mayor says they are working on a new deal. Pic: Facebook
31s Aug 24, 2016
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Project Discus goes bye-bye
West Jordan has called off a deal to provide potential tax incentives to a top tech company to build a data center in the city. On Utah's Afternoon News, we asked city manager Mark Palesh if the the Utah Board of Education's "no" vote was the last straw.(Photo: Scott G. Winterton, Deseret News)
1m Aug 24, 2016
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Utah teachers join the no-homework movement as parents debate the benefits
A note explaining a texas teacher won’t assign homework this year has gone viral and started up a nationwide debate. Now Utah parents say some of their student’s teachers are joining the no-homework movement.
34s Aug 23, 2016
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Two treated for rabies exposure in Utah County
The Utah County Health Department says two people are receiving preventative treatment for rabies after being exposed to bats confirmed to be carrying the virus. Human rabies cases are fatal once the disease progresses to the point of exhibiting symptoms.Photo credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
1m Aug 23, 2016
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Can Utah County prevent algal blooms?
The Utah County Health Department shuts down one beach and warned people not to swim in a couple of other areas because of algae problems. On Utah's Afternoon News, we asked BYU Microbiologist Skip Price if this can prevented and if the heat is the main reason this bloom keeps popping up at Utah Lake. (Photo: Spenser Heaps/Deseret News)
2m Aug 22, 2016
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Federal judge blocks trans gender bathroom mandate
Utah legal experts say it's time we tackle trans gender bathroom issues on the local level, after a texas judge blocked a federal directive.
33s Aug 22, 2016
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Provo Power smoke stacks coming down
The landmark smoke stacks have been around since the 1930's. But the city says they have to come down and for good reason. (Photo: Scott Winterton/Deseret News)
1m Aug 20, 2016
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Cougar Tracks 8/19
Ticket sales in Arizona, Ty Detmer talks offensive line and "Simpsons" reference in today's version of Cougar Tracks with Cleon Wall.
1m Aug 19, 2016
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Police struggle to find answers in suspicious double car fire in Layton
Layton police say their leads have dried up. Now they are asking the public to help shed some light on a car fire that blazed through two vehicles in the middle of a Layton neighborhood.
31s Aug 19, 2016
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Vietnam veterans from Utah, Australia place wreath to commemorate the fallen
A group of Australian veterans of the Vietnam War met with Utah vets and members of Utah's Vietnamese community in a special ceremony on Thursday. The 17th Construction Squadron of the Royal Australian Engineers is holding its 50th anniversary reunion this week in Salt Lake City.Photo credit: Kristin Murphy, Deseret News
1m Aug 19, 2016
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Steve Clark: BYU's big coach on campus.
Ty Detmer wants the tight end to play a big part in his offensive scheme. The man he hired to coach those big boys is not big at all. KSL Newsradio's Cleon Wall reports Steve Clark's path to Provo had one big hurdle: his stature.(Photo: Cleon Wall/KSL Newsradio)
2m Aug 19, 2016
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Phony robbery report in Rio causing distraction for local reporters
Journalists covering the summer games in Rio have found their work overshadowed by the bizarre tale of U.S. swimmer Ryan Lochte's robbery report. For KSL's Alex Cabrero, the strategy is to keep focusing on local athletes and avoiding the sideshow.
3m Aug 19, 2016
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Cougar Tracks 8/18
Did BYU finally name a starting QB after the Cougars second scrimmage? Not yet. KSL Newsradio's Cleon Wall has today's update in Cougar Tracks. (Photo: Ravell Call/Deseret News)
1m Aug 18, 2016
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EpiPen price hike hits parents preparing for back to school
Parents getting their kids ready for school are facing sticker shock as they learn EpiPens have gone up drastically in price.
36s Aug 18, 2016
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Vandals destroy tons of trees in West Jordan
A string of vandalism targeting trees in West Jordan could end up costing the city tens of thousands of dollars. People have used rocks to smash trunks, or jumped from the top boughs while holding onto branches in order to tear them. City leaders are asking for help figuring out who's responsible. Image courtesy: West Jordan City
3m Aug 18, 2016
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Hayward so happy in Utah
Gordon Hayward blogged that he's loving life in Utah and detailed the reasons why he decided to stay home from the Olympics. KSL.com Jazz beat writer Andy Larsen tells Utah's Afternoon News that Hayward has moved past all the rumors of his impending trade.(Photo: Kristen Murphy/Deseret News)
2m Aug 18, 2016
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LDS Democrats announce new report detailing the party's pro-family policy
Democrats are taking the fight for Utah’s vote up a notch today as they released a report detailing the party’s family-friendly policies.
33s Aug 17, 2016
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U of U students create game to help treat lazy eyes
A group of U of U students came up with a new game to make treating lazy eyes less embarrassing and more fun for children.
34s Aug 16, 2016
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Strong winds whip parts of western Utah
The National Weather Service put a large portion of western Utah under a high wind warning Monday. Microburst gusts topped 60 miles per hour across the west desert. NWS Meteorologist Pete Wolenski explained the conditions creating the winds were not widespread.
2m Aug 16, 2016
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Trump writes op-ed letter to Deseret News
Last week, Hillay Clinton appealed to Utah voters in an opinion column in the Deseret News. Today, Donald Trump matched her with his own column. On Utah's Afternoon, we asked Deseret News opinion editor Hal Boyd if he addressed his recent comment that he has a problem in the Beehive state. (Photo: Laura Seitz/Deseret News)
2m Aug 16, 2016
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A new education rule will put non-professionally trained teachers in Utah's classrooms
The Utah Board of Education passed a rule allowing public schools to hire people with any classroom training as educators. But not everyone thinks this is the way to solve Utah's teacher shortage.
32s Aug 13, 2016
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Security company hosts drone safety summit in Utah
Concerns about drone flights over prisons or near other sensitive spots prompted discussion at Rio Tinto Stadium during Utah's 2nd annual drone symposium. The FAA sent a representative from Washington, D.C. to discuss current regulations, while companies showed off technology capable of downing drones.
45s Aug 13, 2016
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How safe are Utah's amusement parks?
Several accidents at amusement parks across the country have some in utah wondering if our own fun places are safe for families.
39s Aug 13, 2016
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Once fired BYU coaches ready for a gridiron return
Ben Cahoon and Mike Empey didn't leave BYU of their own accord the first time around. So why did they come back to coach again? KSL Newsradio's Cleon Wall takes an in-depth look. (Photo: Deseret News)
2m Aug 12, 2016
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Pokemon Go players find abandoned puppies near Herriman
A woman and kids hiking and hunting for digital creatures instead rescued a group of three abandoned puppies. They're now available for adoption. Photo courtesy: Salt Lake County Animal Services
2m Aug 12, 2016
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Trump calls Utah "a different place"
Donald Trump may not have made many friends in the Beehive State today. His speech in front of pastors was supposed to encourage people to vote for him. But he may have done just the opposite when mentioning the possible swing state of Utah.
1m Aug 11, 2016
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Capitol Reef National Park hopes to catch vandals
A couple carved the their names and Dallas, TX into the Highway Petroglyph site in the park. On Utah's Afternoon News, we asked Chief Park Ranger Scott Brown if there is any way to repair the damage.(Photo: Capitol Reef National Park)
1m Aug 10, 2016
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Hillary Clinton tries to woo Mormon voters with Deseret News editorial
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton responded to a request from the Deseret News with an op-ed, in which she presents herself as the best choice for voters concerned about religious liberties. University of Utah political science professor Dr. Tim Chambless says he believes its a genuine statement of Clinton's beliefs.
3m Aug 10, 2016
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Environmental agencies team up to study Utah Lake algae
The toxic algae in Utah Lake continues to dissipate, but now environmental officials are working fast to try and figure out how to manage the next bloom.
38s Aug 10, 2016
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Delta Air Lines passengers still stuck after Atlanta computer mishap
People flying Delta out of Salt Lake City International faced a second straight day of delays on Tuesday, after a computer meltdown caused nationwide delays. Travel expert Doug Wren says at this point, the best plan is patience. He advises rescheduling travel if possible. Image credit: Dave Cawley, KSL
2m Aug 10, 2016
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Marine's V-22 flying over Logan
Lots of Logan residents are wondering why the hybrid aerial vehicle is cruising over the Cache County skies. A test pilot says it's all about location.(Photo: Mike Anderson/KSL)
1m Aug 10, 2016
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FDA rolls out new vaping rules, aiming to keep e-cigarettes away from kids
New federal regulations will prohibit the sale of vaping supplies to people under the age of 18. In Utah, state law already banned e-cigarette sales to people younger than 19. Tobacco control experts say vaping by teens can have serious consequences.Photo credit: Laura Seitz, Deseret News
2m Aug 09, 2016
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Coalition of LGBT organizations draft letter urging Big 12 conference not to admit BYU
A group of LGBT organizations have sent a letter to the Big 12 athletics conference, asking it to not admit Brigham Young University. They accuse BYU of discriminating against LGBT students and staff. The Big 12 is eyeing BYU as a possible expansion target.
3m Aug 09, 2016
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Rio Grande officer-involved shooting ruled justified
In February officers fired on a black juvenile at Rio Grande. It sparked a small riot and months of controversy. Today the District Attorney's office ruled that shooting: justified.
35s Aug 08, 2016
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A two-story barn full of hay goes up in flames
A barn in Woods Cross on Redwood Road near 900 South is a complete loss after it was engulfed in flames. Photo courtesy of Matt Hugie
36s Aug 06, 2016
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Judge refuses to toss charges against former Utah A.G. John Swallow
A state judge says prosecutors did not view materials protected by attorney-client privilege in the criminal case against former Utah Attorney General John Swallow. Judge Elizabeth Hruby-Mills though says the Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office needs to be more careful with such evidence in the future.Image credit: Al Hartmann, The Salt Lake Tribune
1m Aug 06, 2016
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Why is WWE star Cena coming to SL Comic Con?
Most of the celebrities coming to the comic convention in Salt Lake have something do with with comics or science fiction. Convention founder Dan Farr explains to Utah's Afternoon News why they invited John Cena. (Photo: Associated Press)
2m Aug 06, 2016
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