Utah School Safety Commission to launch
Utah lawmakers will launch a special task force to study how the state can prevent school shootings. Alpine Representative Mike Kennedy says the task force consists of diverse community stakeholders, including lawmakers, doctors, professors, parents, teachers and more. They’ll release more information in a news conference Thursday morning. The goal is to work on a […]9 years ago
Teen sexting is more common than previously thought
Local educators say you need to talk to your teen about sexting, because chances are, they are already doing it. A new study from the journal JAMA Pediatrics says at least one in four teens are receiving sexually explicit messages, and at least one in seven are sending those pics or videos. “Teenagers are impulsive, […]9 years ago
Bill would let drivers go through red lights in Utah
Ever get stuck at a red light that never seems to change? HB 416 would allow drivers stuck at red lights, when there are no other cars or pedestrians around, to advance without penalty. It’s meant to address technology issues like sensors not working. The bill’s sponsor, Representative Ken Ivory, calls it “common sense, safe-on-red” […]9 years ago
ACLU of Utah sues ICE, US Marshals over raids of Heber City home
A lawsuit filed Tuesday says federal agents terrorized a family originally from Mexico living in Heber City last year. The ACLU of Utah says ICE agents and US Marshals twice raided the home with assault rifles and a battering ram, without a warrant, taking into custody a woman while her four grandchildren were put outside […]9 years ago
Utah legislature debating removing some medical forms to drive
A bill is gaining support that would get rid of some of the medical forms to drive in Utah. The driver license division estimates about 168,000 Utahns need such forms every year. Representative Ray Ward wants to streamline the process. “HB 184 just makes a couple of changes to the form, to cut down on […]9 years ago
Utah’s flu cases may be peaking, but plenty of season still to go
Utah’s flu numbers may be peaking. State health officials are cautiously optimistic that we are on the downward trend. But there is still a lot of the flu season left to go. “It’s important to be vaccinated. It is the best way to prevent getting sick yourself, and to prevent spreading it,” said Influenza surveillance […]9 years ago
Suspect escapes police car on I15
A brazen escape from the back of a police car on I15 led to a brief chase overnight Sunday into Monday. Draper Police were transporting a 21-year-old man to jail, who was suspected of aggravated assault with a firearm. Police say when they were on I-15 near 3500 South, the suspect broke the window of […]9 years ago
Mahes sue makers of window blinds for daughter’s death
SALT LAKE CITY — Sunny and Reno Mahe have filed a lawsuit against several window blind manufacturers, installers, distributors and marketers following the 2016 death of his young daughter. Their daughter Elsie died in November, 2016 after she was found hanging from a blind cord in the family’s Utah County home. The Mahe family filed […]9 years ago
“Girls Who Code” clubs to launch statewide in Utah
SALT LAKE CITY (Feb. 22, 2018)— In partnership with Adobe, Dell EMC, Girls Who Code and Microsoft, the Utah STEM Action Center announced the launch of the Utah Girls Who Code Club Network, at an event Thursday at Dell EMC. Starting in the fall 2018 school year, nearly 50 clubs will be hosted at […]9 years ago
All Utah students, educators and parents urged to download SafeUT app
From your smartphone — you can instantly chat or call a licensed crisis counselor about issues ranging from bullying to suicide. It’s the SafeUT App. You can submit a tip to your school if you see something that makes you feel threatened or uncomfortable. This resource is available 24 hours a day — 7 days […]9 years ago
Utah company offering free concealed carry class for teachers, faculty
SALT LAKE CITY — UtahGunExchange.com is offering a free concealed carry class and free permits to teachers, staff, administration, and students over age 18. The class is coming up on Saturday, March 3. Owner Bryan Melchior says in a video posted on their social media channels that it will prevent another school shooting. “Help us […]9 years ago
Governor’s teen suicide task force issues recommendations: “It is a start, it’s not the end”
After a month of meetings, the governor’s teen suicide task force announced some findings on Tuesday. “I think this is a good start. It is just a start. It is not the end,” Utah Gov. Gary Herbert said at a press conference at the state Capitol. KSL Newsradio’s Mary Richards reports. Follow @kslmrichards9 years ago
Utah high school students helping plan protest march
Some Utahns are planning protest marches over gun violence next month. It’s part of a national campaign dubbed “March for Our Lives.” Facebook shows events being planned in Salt Lake City, Park City and Cache Valley on March 24. 15 Utahns met Monday to plan the rally. Eight of them are Skyline,Bbrighton, Judge and West high […]9 years ago
President Trump endorses Mitt Romney’s Senate run
SALT LAKE CITY — President Donald Trump announced his endorsement for Mitt Romney’s Senate run via Twitter Monday night. “@MittRomney has announced he is running for the Senate from the wonderful State of Utah. He will make a great Senator and worthy successor to @OrrinHatch, and has my full support and endorsement!” Trump tweeted just […]9 years ago
Snowy Presidents Day across Utah
Snow is continuing to accumulate Monday morning. Much of Utah is under a winter storm warning, with other areas under a winter weather advisory. Winter storm warnings (pink) and advisories (purple) continue for a large portion of northern and western Utah through Monday. For more info for your specific location: https://t.co/6j4WZlqX3P #utwx pic.twitter.com/b5ZDPsn7vG — NWS […]9 years ago
Salt Lake City’s Nathan Chen struggles in short program
Nathan Chen was going in as a gold medal contender, but he fell and stumbled during the short program Thursday night. Follow @kslmrichards9 years ago
Mitt Romney officially announces run for US Senate Seat in Utah
SALT LAKE CITY — Praising Utahns’ “can-do pioneering spirit” and condemning federal dysfunction, Mitt Romney launched his campaign for the U.S. Senate in a brief video Friday. “Utah has a lot to teach the politicians in Washington,” the 2012 Republican presidential nominee says in the 2 ½-minute clip. I am running for United States Senate […]9 years ago
Local officials stress “See something, say something”
Officials in Utah say they want to prevent mass shootings, like the one in Florida, with the public’s help. Steve Sautter with Salt Lake County Emergency Management says even if it seems minutely out of place, let law enforcement know. The information is passed on to officials who review the information and make a determination […]9 years ago
5-day-old baby treated for CO poisoning in Provo
Doctors at Utah Valley Hospital say they believe they have treated the youngest patient in the state in a hyperbaric chamber, after carbon monoxide poisoning. Last month Jane Taylor was only five days old, and she and her parents were not feeling well. “I couldn’t believe this was happening to my brand new little baby,” […]9 years ago
Utah Jazz’s Donovan Mitchell writes ‘End Gun Violence’ on his game shoes
Wednesday night during the Jazz’s 107-97 victory over the Phoenix Suns at Vivint Arena, Donovan Mitchell wore shoes in which he had written “Pray For Parkland” on one and “End Gun Violence” on the other. Asked after the game what his motivation behind the message was, Mitchell noted in an eloquent response that he was […]9 years ago
Engine cover blows off during flight to Hawaii
Passengers are talking about a terrifying flight over the pacific and emergency landing in Hawaii. The United Airlines flight had taken off San Francisco. It was over the Pacific, when suddenly, passengers heard a loud bang. “It was truly like being inside of a gigantic washing machine that had just had all the towels moved […]9 years ago
