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MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press
Disney changing Splash Mountain, ride tied to Jim Crow film
The Splash Mountain ride at Disney parks in California and Florida is being recast. Disney officials said the ride would no longer be tied to the 1946 movie, “Song of the South," which many view as racist. Instead, the revamped ride will be inspired by the 2009 Disney film, “The Princess and the Frog."6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
The manufacturing industry is growing in Utah
Manufacturing has been shrinking in other states across the US, but not in Utah.6 years ago
Colby Walker
University of Utah drops ACT/SAT testing requirements
As part of a new pilot study, the University of Utah says that new admissions to the school will not have to submit their test scores for either the SAT or the ACT.6 years ago
DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer
Pandemic takes a bite, Chuck E. Cheese files for bankruptcy
Chuck E Cheese is filing for bankruptcy protection. The 43-year-old chain, which drew kids with pizza, video games and a singing mouse mascot, was struggling even before the coronavirus pandemic.6 years ago
MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer
Spacewalking astronaut loses mirror, newest space junk
A spacewalking astronaut has added to the pieces of junk orbiting the Earth. The commander of the International Space Station, Chris Cassidy, had barely exited the hatch Friday when he reported that his left wrist mirror had floated away.6 years ago
MARTIN CRUTSINGER AP Economics Writer
US consumer spending up 8.2%, partly erasing record plunge
American consumers increased their spending by a sharp 8.2% in May, partly erasing record plunges the previous two months, against the backdrop of an economy that’s likely shrinking by its steepest pace on record this quarter.6 years ago
Colby Walker and Madeleine Porter
Governor Herbert grants request for required face coverings in two counties
Gov. Herbert gave permission to Summit and Salt Lake Counties to mandate face coverings in public spaces. Both were expected to issue those orders soon.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Salt Lake City starts Commission on Racial Equity in Policing
Policing across the country has come under scrutiny recently due to death of George Floyd. In Salt Lake City, there have been regular protests since Bernardo Palacios-Carbajal was shot and killed by officers.6 years ago
Becky Bruce
Associate professor at BYU charged with sexual abuse
The charging documents describe at least two occasions in which the victim accused the former BYU associate professor of sexual abuse.6 years ago
Simone Seikaly and Saige Miller
Utah has 590 more cases of COVID-19; Summit County officials want masks
Utah health officials report nearly 600 more cases of COVID-19, and Summit County asks for permission to enforce masks.6 years ago
Paul Nelson
One dead, another injured in small plane crash in Centerville
Two people were rescued by passers-by after a small plane crashed Thursday afternoon in Centerville.6 years ago
Mary Richards
In-depth: Black police officers talk race relations in Utah
Black police officers in Utah are sharing their stories of wearing the badge and also being a person of color.6 years ago
Heather Kelly
An 8 year old girl wants to make all Utah police officers happy
Eight-year-old Helena Mateer and her family are driving along the Wasatch Front delivering cookies to police officers to make them feel better.6 years ago
Ashley Strickland, CNN
Astronomers may have detected light from colliding black holes for the first time
When black holes collide, they typically create gravitational waves that can be detected on Earth, but not light. Now, for the first time, astronomers believe they have detected the first light from a black hole merger.6 years ago
Colby Walker
Race Relations in Utah – Special Coverage on KSL NewsRadio
Beginning at 10 a.m. we are going in-depth on race relations in Utah. KSL is partnering with Weber State’s office of diversity to have a discussion with new voices and perspectives offering an eye-level look at race during this historic summer of unrest and protests.6 years ago
Colby Walker
Bialik and Batman: Actor teams up with DC for science books
“The Big Bang Theory” actor and neuroscientist Mayim Bialik is teaming with DC Entertainment on a project that joins superhero power to the power of science.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
United Utah Party wants to make the Attorney General race non-partisan
The United Utah Party has started a petition to make the race for Utah Attorney General non-partisan.6 years ago
Leah Asmelash, CNN
NASA will name its headquarters after Mary W. Jackson, the agency’s first African American female engineer
NASA is renaming its headquarters after Mary W. Jackson, the agency's first African American female engineer who helped inspire the story behind the book and film "Hidden Figures."6 years ago
Alicia Lee, CNN
Augie celebrated her 20th birthday this week, making her the oldest golden retriever in history
With a dog-friendly cake and loved ones around her, Augie celebrated her birthday where she turned 20, making her the oldest known golden retriever.6 years ago
Katie Lobosco, CNN
Trump administration open to a second round of stimulus payments. Here’s what that could look like
A second round of stimulus payments is on the negotiating table in Washington, but some of the 160 million Americans who got money the first time could be left out.6 years ago
Colby Walker
Ex-Arizona official pleads guilty to human smuggling charge
A former Arizona official has pleaded guilty to a human smuggling charge in Arkansas for what prosecutors say was his role in running an illegal adoption scheme in three states involving women from the Marshall Islands.6 years ago
STEPHEN GROVES Associated Press
‘Faces of the conquerors’: Trump trip to Rushmore draws fire
President Donald Trump’s plans to kick off Independence Day with a showy display at Mount Rushmore are drawing sharp criticism from Native Americans who view the monument as a desecration of land violently stolen from them.6 years ago
CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer
Applications for jobless aid fall to still-high 1.48 million
The number of laid-off workers who applied for unemployment benefits fell to 1.48 million last week, the 12th straight drop and a sign that layoffs are slowing but are still at a painfully high level.6 years ago
