University of Utah research: early childhood abuse leaves lasting consequences
SALT LAKE CITY — New research out of the University of Utah shows early childhood abuse can affect people’s lives well into adulthood. The study led by Lee Raby, an assistant professor of psychology at the University of Utah, asked if a child is abused or neglected before the age of five, does it make […]9 years ago
17 year old babysitter blamed in death of toddler
WEST VALLEY — A teenage babysitter is facing blame for the death of a toddler in his care yesterday. Roxeanne Vainuku, spokesperson for the West Valley City Police Department, said they were called to 21 month-old Jaycieion Sanchez home yesterday around noon when the toddler stopped breathing. A helicopter transported the boy to a nearby […]9 years ago
Davis County GOP leader apologizes for controversial Facebook post
DAVIS COUNTY — Controversy continues over a badly worded Facebook post from a leader within the Davis County GOP. Casey Fisher, precinct chair for the Davis County Republican Party, posted “The more I study history the more I think giving voting rights to other not the head of household has been a grave mistake.” Comments […]9 years ago
Utah Girl Scouts now sell cookies online
UTAH — You’ll want to let out your belts, the Girl Scouts of Utah are now selling their famous cookies online. The website is national, but it’s the first time Utah girls will use it to upload videos, stories and goals. Calile Birdsall-Chamber, Vice President of Marketing, said the cookies have always been a chance […]9 years ago
Salt Lake International Airport adds new foreign airline to their ranks
SALT LAKE CITY — The Salt Lake International Airport announced a slew of new possible destinations for travelers now that a new foreign airline has joined their ranks. Spokesperson for the airport, Nancy Volmer, said Aero Mexico joined on December 23rd but today their first non-stop flight from Guadalajara arrived in Salt Lake City. Today […]9 years ago
University of Utah study: 200 people get pneumonia every year because of inversions
SALT LAKE CITY — Recent storms have cleared out much of Utah’s air pollution, just as new research from the University of Utah suggests Utah’s smoggy winter air is causing an increase in pneumonia cases. Utah was last hit hard by inversions about a week ago. It’s the same kind of air that U of […]9 years ago
Company asks Utahns infected with Hepatitis A to donate plasma
UTAH — As the Utah County health department tries to get a handle on the number of people infected in a new hepatitis A spread, another company is asking the people infected to donate their plasma. The company is called Biolynk and they use plasma from sick people to make test kits for doctors. Ron […]9 years ago
Kaysville chickens touted as model citizens
KAYSVILLE — Instead of asking why the chickens crossed the road, today officers asked how? Police Lt. Paul Thompson said an officer pulled up to a city intersection today just in time to see three chickens calmly cross the road one-by-one in the crosswalk. “Using all the proper crosswalk protocol and everything. I was flabbergasted. […]9 years ago
A look at big construction projects in 2018
UTAH — A couple of big construction projects are headed our way in the new year. The Utah Department of Transportation has already started work on the first. Crews have been widening 106th South between I-15 and I-215. John Gleason, public information officer for UDOT, said that project will take most of the year, but […]9 years ago
Iron County Father who sparked Amber Alert may face more charges
MANTI — The father accused of kidnapping his children in an Amber Alert last week may soon face more charges. John Coltharp’s first court was held today. Outside the courtroom Sanpete County attorney, Kevin Daniels, said they are thinking about filing more charges against Coltharp. “The big thing for our office was the safety of […]9 years ago
Fire fighters ask homeowners to be extra cautious with their Christmas trees this year
SALT LAKE CITY — The shape and height of your tree shouldn’t be your first concern this Christmas season, as the fire department warns dry pine trees can be a fire risk in your home. Eric Holmes, Public Information Officer with the Unified Fire Authority, said you should test your tree before buying, “If the […]9 years ago
Governor’s officer releases revenue estimates for 2018
SALT LAKE CITY — New numbers from the Governor Gary Herbert’s office just a day before he announces his proposed budget for 2018. The report estimates the legislature will have 579 million dollars to work with this next session. It isn’t all up for grabs. 60 million dollars is already spoken for and 35 million […]9 years ago
Boy Scout troop sews stockings for newborns
RIVERTON — Babies born at Intermountain Riverton Hospital this December are wrapped in homemade Christmas Stockings instead of the standard blankets, thanks to the help of a boy scout. 13 year old Cameron Heppler says when he learned nurses have donated time to sew these stocking in years past, he wanted to help out. “I […]9 years ago
St. George police ask for help finding driver in a fatal hit and run
SAINT GEORGE — Police are searching for the driver in a hit and run that killed a woman last weekend. An officer started a live facebook video Monday night asking for help. “If you are in the area of Dixie Drive and Bio Life, we are asking for your help,” The unindentified officer stated. She […]9 years ago
South Weber residents beg for help with sand problem
SOUTH WEBER — The sand is out of control. That’s the cry from frustrated home owners who have been bombarded with sand from a nearby excavation pit. Sean Swedin said his family has owned a home in the neighborhood near the Staker Parson sandpit for forty years. He remembers sweeping sand off the porch, but […]9 years ago
Snail Venom: the new and improved opioid?
A University of Utah research team is turning snail venom into a pain reliever they hope will replace highly addictive opioids. 800 different varieties can be found in the Phillipines, all with their own kind of venom. “Hopeful that we can come up with a whole variety of different possibilities,” said Baldomero “Toto” Olivera, lead […]9 years ago
Sex assault experts ask for empathy as more high-profile accusations surface
UTAH — It’s not that women and men have been holding their tongues for years. Sexual assault experts in Utah say the reason we are only hearing about these accusations now is because no one was listening before. “It’s kind of frustrating because all of a sudden people care. They’ve been shouting this from the […]9 years ago
Utah mall brings in “Quiet Santa” for kids with special needs
OREM — University Place mall is bringing in a special Santa this year, trained to help kids with autism feel comfortable while they get their own chance to meet with the man in the red suit. Nichell Jenson, event planner with University Place, said they reached out to the Autism Academy for ideas and learned […]9 years ago
Thanksgiving miracle: Bountiful family grateful after man survives heart attack that would’ve killed most
BOUNTIFUL- 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. Dallin’s wife, Samantha, said she woke up at 1:20 AM on the 15th and realized her husband wasn’t breathing. She called 911 and paramedics spent several […]9 years ago
Roy woman brutally attacked by dog
ROY — A woman is on the mend, after a pitbull attacked her in a trailer on Tuesday. Jill Quick said she was hanging out with a friend and feeding cheetos to the dog. Someone she didn’t know came and took the dog out of the trailer for a few mintutes, when he brought the […]9 years ago
Utah Lawmaker gathers signatures to recruit Mitt Romney for Utah senate seat
SALT LAKE CITY — A Utah lawmaker is asking for Utah signatures in an attempt to convince Mitt Romney to run for Orrin Hatch’s senate seat. Announcing the effort in a press conference at the Capitol today, State Senator Dann Hemmert said he’s tired of Washington D.C.’s influence on Utah’s elections. “This senate seat belongs […]9 years ago
New research could make our phones and computers 1,000 times faster
SALT LAKE CITY — New research from the University of Utah could make our smartphones and computers about 1,000 times faster. University Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Ajay Nahata, says it’s possible because of a rock called perovskite that they combined with inorganic material. The hybrid result makes it possible to dissolve the perovskite […]9 years ago
Utah State honors fallen “U” student
LOGAN — 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. Nicole Heaps, a student, said she learned about the event in one of her classes. “His life is as important as any other college student,” Heaps said. “It’s […]9 years ago
