John Wojcik

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Website: http://www.kslnewsradio.com

John Wojcik is a former reporter for KSL NewsRadio.

Oversharing: why experts say what you put on social media can hurt you

Everybody knows that one friend that's guilty of oversharing on social media. But officials say in addition to annoying others, it can put you at risk.
5 years ago

Stay visible, stay safe this Halloween

Associated Foods and several Utah state agencies have teamed up to offer free reflective gear for children, hoping to help families make their kids safer come trick-or-treating.
5 years ago

Cops say burglars are busy during the day

Most people would expect an attempted home invasion to take place at night, but cops say burglars are changing their habits. They're going through neighborhoods during the day in hopes of finding a vacant home with the owners busy at work or running errands. Apparently, they've found success.
5 years ago

Drivers: it’s time to take school bus safety seriously, schools say

October is school bus safety month. Bus drivers in the Jordan district say they constantly see drivers pass them unsafely.
5 years ago

Ranch owner seeks justice after longhorn bull, calf shot dead

A Utah rancher wants to know who killed his longhorn bull and calf, and why.
5 years ago

Federal grant to keep children safe from lead poisoning

Salt Lake County's Lead Safe Housing program has received $5 million dollars in a federal grant. On Friday, county officials talked about how that money will be used to help reduce the risk of lead-based paint.
5 years ago

Students tell other students to put the phone down

The thinking is simple. Who better to reach students than students? The message relies on passengers to speak up against drivers using a phone.
5 years ago

Police looking for man that stole a vehicle with a child inside

Police are still looking for a man who they say stole a vehicle Tuesday morning, with a 10-year old boy in the backseat.
5 years ago

Friends, family say San Jose police mismanaged search for tech leader

Family and friends of a Utah tech leader are claiming negligence on the part of San Jose Police, saying they didn't do enough to find Erin Valenti.
5 years ago

Car thefts rising as the temperature drops

Warming up your may car lead to it getting stolen if the car is left alone. Salt Lake Police say these types of thefts are on the rise.
5 years ago

Senate and House Democrats tout “pro-family” bills

State Democratic lawmakers are touting “pro-family” bills ahead of the 2020 legislative session - hoping to get support from their Republican counterparts.
5 years ago

Romney critical on President Trump about Syria, China

Romney says he's not alone in this thinking. He says politicians from all different backgrounds are growing frustrated with the president.
5 years ago

SWAT officer shoots dog after serving search warrant

Police say the dog charged at a SWAT officer serving a search warrant at a condemned home. It survived and is being treated.
5 years ago

Utah’s AG charges Arizona county assessor with human smuggling

Utah's Attorney General's office has filed charges accusing an elected county assessor in Arizona, Paul Petersen, of human smuggling. He now faces federal charges also.
5 years ago

Toddler in critical condition following auto pedestrian crash

A toddler is in critical condition after an auto-pedestrian crash in Sandy Tuesday morning.
5 years ago

Expect delays as crews repair mudslide damage

Do you remember the mudslides earlier this summer in Little Cottonwood Canyon? Well it's time to pay the piper ... in the form of road repairs. UDOT says drivers should expect delays Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., through Thanksgiving.
5 years ago

Craft breweries busy at work prior to state law change

Craft breweries across the state of Utah are in "wait-and-see" mode as they anticipate a November 1 change to state alcohol laws.
5 years ago

Non-profit drug company makes first delivery

A new not-for-profit drug company, headquartered in Utah, makes its first delivery.
5 years ago

New vaping numbers in Utah paint a troubling picture, health officials say

"We believe this is being driven by THC vaping," explained the department's lead investigator. Health officials are urging Utahns not to vape THC.
5 years ago

Shift in policy will allow ATVs and UTVs in National Parks

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Those visiting Utah’s five national parks may soon encounter the unwanted noise of ATVs and UTVs traversing the roadways. The National Park Service announced a shift in policy that will allow ATVs and UTVs with proper safety equipment to access roads and backroads starting Nov. 1. The move does not […]
5 years ago

Romney slammed by President’s lawyer

SALT LAKE CITY  — President Trump’s personal lawyer says a Senator from Utah is ‘bitter.’ Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani didn’t mince words about U.S. Senator Mitt Romney when he joined Fox News Thursday night. Giuliani has come under the microscope during the ongoing whistleblower complaint against President Trump. In a recent tweet, […]
5 years ago

Hearing held on conversion therapy

At the request of Utah Governor Gary Herbert, the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing held a public hearing Thursday on conversion therapy. They will soon be drafting rules which regulate the controversial practice.
5 years ago

Utah school fights vaping epidemic with new technology

The vaping detector technology is relatively new; the decision to place them in bathrooms and locker rooms was based on feedback from students and parents.
5 years ago

Trade negotiations with China impacting local retailers

Local retailers like Bohme, based in Sandy, say that ongoing trade negotiations between the U.S. and China are putting them in a tough spot.
5 years ago