Family sues federal government over 2014 shooting in the federal courthouse
The family of Siale Angilau says a federal marshal used too much force when he was shot in the back at close range.
1m Sep 23, 2016
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Utah Division of Emergency Management provides tornado survival tips
The tornado that touched down in Riverdale and Washington Terrace was one piece of a severe weather system impacting Utah. Joe Dougherty from the Utah Division of Emergency Management provided tips on how people can protect themselves from the impacts of such unpredictable weather.
3m Sep 23, 2016
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Tornado touches down in Riverdale and Washington Terrace
A string of severe storms dropped a tornado in northern Utah. It ripped up roofs and snapped tree limbs across Riverdale and Washington Terrace.
2m Sep 23, 2016
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U of U researchers record unique "song" of Utah's Rainbow Bridge
Scientists studying the structural resonances of Utah's arches and natural bridges caught the sound of Rainbow Bridge. They say the rocks are not solid and still as they appear, but instead vibrate constantly. Photo credit: Jeff Moore, University of Utah
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U of U dermatologists provide free skin cancer screenings to SLC firefighters
Researchers from the University of Utah want to know why Salt Lake City firefighters face a much greater skin cancer risk than the general public. Dermatologists are partnering with the department, providing free screenings to firefighters, along with wide-brimmed hats and sunscreen. Photo credit: Laura Seitz, Deseret News
2m Sep 22, 2016
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Federal complaint filed against Utah State Prison
One family has filed their complaint after the murder of an inmate in March. Another family is preparing a different lawsuit after a different inmate attack in August.
34s Sep 21, 2016
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School back in session after bomb threat in Eagle Mountain
Officials with the Alpine School District say they wanted to get classes open at Eagle Valley Elementary as fast as possible. Grief counselors were on hand to help the students who needed them.Bail for the suspect, Christopher Craig, was set at $25,000, cash only.
35s Sep 21, 2016
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SI reporter details suspect's mental health problems
The Utah County Sheriff's Department identified Chris Craig as the man who claimed to have a car full of explosives in front of the Eagle Valley Elementary School yesterday. Craig has been in trouble with the law before, but he's also suffered from mental health problems. George Dohrman detailed Craig's battle in Sports Illustrated. Jeff Caplan asked him when Craig's family discovered his menta...
2m Sep 20, 2016
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Man arrested after bomb scare in Eagle Mountain
Police have a man in custody after he threatened to blow up Eagle Valley Elementary.(Photo Credit: Hans Koepsell, Deseret News)
1m Sep 20, 2016
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Man in custody after school bomb threat
Utah Co. Sgt. Spencer Cannon and Alpine School District spokesperson Kimberly Bird answer questions about the arrest and evacuation at Eagle Valley Elementary SChool.
9m Sep 20, 2016
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Study: You are 30 percent more likely to hit a deer this year
Watch out on the roads this year! A new study warns you are much more likely to crash into a deer on the roads this year. Picture: Shutterstock
33s Sep 19, 2016
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Police struggle to keep up with experimental opioids
The new drug crisis has police across Utah struggling to keep up with the chemistry. Drugs like "pink" are finding their way into the hands of kids. Unified Police Sgt. Scott Van Wagoner shared his experiences helping officers, lawmakers and parents alike keep up on the latest drug trends. Image credit: KSL.com
4m Sep 17, 2016
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What should kids do if a friend overdoses?
State Representative Carol Spackman Moss tells Jeff Caplan that teens shouldn't be afraid to help overdose victims because the law protects them (Photo: Laura Seitz/Deseret News)
3m Sep 17, 2016
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Gov. Herbert and Weinholtz square off in debate
It's a debate that almost didn't happen. Governor Gary Herbert and his opponent Mike Weinholtz went face to face in downtown Salt Lake City.
33s Sep 17, 2016
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Delaware Governor visits Utah to drum up support for Hillary Clinton
Clinton is pulling out of state support to help rally voters a few weeks before the election.
37s Sep 16, 2016
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Samsung users: Turn in that phone!
Samsung's President Tim Baxter detailed the exchange program today for owners of the new Galaxy Note 7. And some users would say that owners of the phone should get rid of the smartphone as soon as possible. (Photo: Samsung)
1m Sep 16, 2016
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HawkWatch International recovers bird with clipped wings in Bountiful
HawkWatch International volunteers say someone apparently used scissors to slice a Coopers Hawk's feathers. A homeowner in Bountiful spotted the bird in a backyard tennis court. The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Northern Utah is now caring for the hawk. Photo credit: HawkWatch International
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Lawmakers, including Chris Stewart, urge Obama not to pardon Edward Snowden
A bipartisan group of lawmakers sent a report and a letter to President Obama, saying Snowden caused billions of dollars in damage by stealing over a million government documents.
34s Sep 15, 2016
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Former USC and Brighton football player booked for rape
Prosecutors say Osa Chad Masina assaulted a woman he has known since high school.Masina's attorneys are refuting the claims.
35s Sep 15, 2016
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Despite higher SAGE test scores school's get lower grades from the state
School districts are frustrated after learning a technicality written in to law last year dropped their school's letter grades. Picture: Adobe Stock
35s Sep 15, 2016
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Sugarhouse neighborhood looking for pit bulls
An elementary school student and Golden Doodle were the victims of separate pit bull attack. The dog ended up having surgery. Now the neighborhood and animal control officers are trying to track down the dogs.
2m Sep 15, 2016
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Things that make you go "hmmm..."
Utah Rep. Jason Chaffetz evoked C+C Music Factory during a congressional hearing this week dealing with Hillary Clinton's email server. KSL's Jeff Caplan took the reference and ran with it. Photo credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
2m Sep 14, 2016
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How do you talk to your kids about "Pink?"
The synthetic drug "Pink" has claimed the lives of two teens in Utah and may have killed two others in Park City. Doctor Zane Horowitz from Utah Poison Control joins Jeff Caplan to talk about how you can keep your kids away from the potentially dangerous drug. (Photo: Kristen Murphy/Deseret News)
3m Sep 14, 2016
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Zika case in Utah still a mystery
After extensive investigation, the Utah Health Department says they still have no idea how a Utah man was infected with the Zika virus. Picture: Shutterstock
35s Sep 13, 2016
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Sitake can't appeal targeting calls
BYU head coach Kalani Sitake will lose Kai Nacua and Austin McChesney for the 1st half of the UCLA game after they were hit with targeting penalties against Utah. Sitake found out today he can't appeal the decision, but that doesn't mean he agrees with the decision. (Photo: Spenser Heaps/Deseret News)
1m Sep 13, 2016
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NCAA yanks events from North Carolina in discrimination dispute
The NCAA's Board of Governors has voted to pull seven college athletics events from North Carolina, over its so-called bathroom bill. KSL Newsradio's Cleon Wall took a look at the financial impact, particularly for the March Madness games that were slated for Greensboro. Image credit: NCAA
3m Sep 12, 2016
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Educator says Utah needs to change perspective on industry to attract more teachers
In the midst of a teacher shortage, education veterans say better pay isn't the only thing we need to change. Picture: Shutter Stock
36s Sep 12, 2016
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West High School student designs unique splint to save injured kitten
Goblin the kitten had a broken arm too small for traditional treatments. A high school student, a veterinarian and a 3D printer conspired to help save Goblin.
2m Sep 10, 2016
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BLM seeking comments on controversial access plan for Recapture Canyon
A scenic canyon on the outskirts of Blanding could reopen to ATVs under plans under consideration by the Bureau of Land Management. The agency is seeking comment on six possible alternatives for access to Recapture Canyon. It has been closed to ATVs since in 2007. Image credit: Dennis Romboy, Deseret News
2m Sep 10, 2016
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Tickets to the big UofU and BYU rivalry game will cost you a pretty penny
Still looking for tickets? The Utes are sold out, but you can find tickets online starting at a steep 100 dollars for standing room only.
33s Sep 09, 2016
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DWR breaks ground on new wildlife center near Farmington Bay
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources on Thursday broke ground on a new facility near the eastern shores of the Great Salt Lake. The George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Wildlife Education Center and the L.S. Skaggs Wetland Discovery Classroom will provide a location for students and families to learn about migratory birds and wetland ecosystems. It's funded by both public money and private dona...
46s Sep 09, 2016
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Financial planner explains what Wells Fargo firings, fines mean for customers
The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's move against Wells Fargo raises concerning questions for the bank's customers. Deseret Mutual Certified Financial Planner Shane Stewart says they should check their own accounts.
3m Sep 09, 2016
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Utah's suicide rate continues rise
Utah's Department of Health says suicide rates increased 7.5% in 2015 compared to 2014. The report also shows Utahns ages 45-54 have triple the suicide rates of teenagers. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints also started a website to try and prevent suicide. KSL's Candace Madsen joined Jeff Caplan to talk about what we can do to help bring those numbers down.(Photo: PreventingSuicid...
2m Sep 09, 2016
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UDOT: Campaign signs posted along freeways are illegal
It's a common sight this time of year: campaign posters lining the freeway overpasses and right of ways, but UDOT says the practice is illegal.
31s Sep 08, 2016
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Has the BYU/Utah rivalry become too friendly?
The two head coaches are friends and BYU players are taking after their coach and not talking any trash. But KSL Newsradio's Cleon Wall tells Jeff Caplan that it's still pretty intense with the fans.(Photo: Jeffrey Alldred/Deseret News)
3m Sep 08, 2016
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Former JC teammates ready for BYU/Utah rivalry
It will be the one and only time that BYU WR Nick Kurtz and Utah WR Tim Patrick will play against each other in the rivalry game. But the former Grossmont College teammates are grateful they get to face off against each other at least once when they previously didn't think it would happen at all.
2m Sep 07, 2016
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Birds are dying from the salt levels in the Great Salt Lake
Visitors to Spiral Jetty are reporting unusually high numbers of young pelicans weighed down by dried salt and stranded on the north end of the GSL
35s Sep 07, 2016
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Accidental shooting of 13-month-old boy in Logan raises gun safety concerns
Logan police say a two-year-old boy got hold of his father's hunting rifle and fired a round. His 13-month-old brother ended up in the hospital. Logan's chief says the case serves as a reminder of the need for proper gun safety in the home. Photo credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
2m Sep 07, 2016
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Provo's Mayor wants more civility
Mayor John Curtis believes conversations in and out of the political realm are getting uglier. KSL Newsradio's Marc Giauque tells Jeff Caplan why Curtis felt the time was now to send an open letter asking people to be more civil (Photo: Lee Benson/Deseret News)
2m Sep 06, 2016
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Business is booming due to SL Comic Con
Salt Lake Comic Con is getting bigger and bigger each year and Mayor Jackie Biskupski wants to make sure businesses are taking full advantage. She's also encouraging people to eat downtown while attending the convention. On Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News, Jeff asked Deseret News Reporter McKenzie Romero if businesses are noticing a boost. (Photo: Hans Koepsell/Deseret News)
1m Sep 02, 2016
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Civilian review board says SLC officers violated policy in February shooting on Rio Grande Street
Salt Lake City's civilian review board says two officers involved in the February shooting of Abdullahi "Abdi" Mohamed violated department policy. It comes after Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill ruled their use of deadly force legally justified. Photo credit: Kristin Murphy, Deseret News
48s Sep 02, 2016
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Comic Con is boon to restaurants, but little else
Downtown Salt Lake restaurants say they are already seeing costumed crowds file in from Comic Con, but economic experts say that's about where the money stops. Image: Salt Lake Comic Con
36s Sep 02, 2016
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Polaris recalls 2016 RZR XP Turbo models over spontaneous fires
Unexpected fires involving some models of Polaris RZR side-by-sides, like one that burned a teenage Utah girl in July, now have the company issuing a recall. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says the fuel tanks can overheat and a hose can detach from the turbo, leading to the fires.Photo credit: Alex Cabrero, KSL
1m Sep 02, 2016
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Canada moving past bowl game fumble with Williams help
BYU's rushing game will be crucial for success this football season. Jamaal Williams will be the main man, but Squally Canada will get a lot of work, too. KSL Newsradio's Cleon Wall reports that Canada first had to overcome a pretty humbling experience in the first game of his college career.(Photo: Cleon Wall)
2m Sep 01, 2016
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KSL Weather 11:35am
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Algal bloom at Scofield Reservoir leads to deaths of fish, ducks
Another algal bloom has hit a lake in Utah. This time, it's Scofield Reservoir northwest of Price. Toxic blue-green algae has infested the mountain lake, killing fish, waterfowl and even some bats. Scofield Reservoir is closed to recreational use as a result.Image courtesy: Utah Department of Environmental Quality
44s Sep 01, 2016
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Utah Dems go after senator Lee's summit
Utah's junior senator is set to host a summit on Thursday dealing with workforce issues in the Beehive State. The Utah Democratic party doesn't think the experts Mike Lee has invited will really help the typical Utah worker.(Photo: Jeffrey Allred/Deseret News)
1m Aug 31, 2016
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Former Brighton Bengal accused of rape
Osa Masina's college football career has been put on hold because a woman has accused him of rape. Masina hasn't been charged, but Deseret News reporter Amy Donaldson says he's being investigated in two cities. (Photo: KSL)
2m Aug 31, 2016
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President Obama grants commutation to 111 more drug offenders
The White House says President Obama has granted commutations to hundreds of prison inmates in August. They were all sentenced under stringent federal guidelines that have since been changed. University of Utah law professor Michael Teter played a role in one of those cases and shared his thoughts with Jeff Caplan.Photo credit: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
3m Aug 30, 2016
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Sleepy teens are risk-taking teens.
A recent study shows sleep-deprived teens can be at higher risk for injuries, and that's often due to increased risky behaviors. Now that school is back in session, bedtime routines can make a difference.
37s Aug 30, 2016
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