Peter Samore

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Peter Samore is a former reporter for KSL NewsRadio.

Federal jury convicts Utahn in financial fraud case

A financial fraud case in Utah that began about a decade ago has finally ended with a conviction.
6 years ago

Investigators look for drone operator who flew over fires

“If a drone were to come and interrupt what they’re doing, or strike the aircraft, or – heaven forbid – cause it to crash, then it is putting someone at risk," said Sheriff's Sgt. Spencer Cannon. "People can’t understate the seriousness of that.”
6 years ago

Former USU student sues piano professor for sexual assault

A former USU student is suing one of her former professors, accusing him of sexual assault more than 20 years ago and seeking $300,000 in damages.
6 years ago

Evacuations lifted, US Hwy 89 and Hwy 6 reopened near two wildfires

The weather is still not cooperating at two southern Utah County wildfires, but firefighters report progress against them: a key roadway has reopened, and some evacuations have been lifted. 
6 years ago

Few trees unscathed in large Bald Mountain Fire

Firefighters are dealing with more strong winds at two large wildfires burning in southern Utah County where reporters toured -- with firefighter supervision -- a burnt-out campsite.
6 years ago

Nebo Schools aim for normalcy amidst two wildfires

SPANISH FORK — Even with two wildfires raging nearby, the Nebo School District is keeping its doors open and classes going. Campuses want things as normal as possible so kids keep learning. “That’s why we continue to hold school,” said spokeswoman Lana Hiskey. “We have 33,000 students and (the fires) affecting 5,000 of those students […]
6 years ago

Utah Co. wildfire growing in size, containment

The double wildfire in Utah County continues to grow in size, but also containment, as 6,000 people from 2,000 homes remain evacuated.
6 years ago

Westbound S.R. 201 at Tooele Co. now open, Eastbound still closed

A stretch of S.R. 201 is still closed after a fire broke out, but hopefully, that will change today.
6 years ago

State educators recruiting former teachers back to the classroom

SALT LAKE CITY — If you’re a former teacher, Utah’s Board of Education wants you back and the superintendent is asking you how to make that happen. So far, State Superintendent Syndee Dickson has found that “Coming back, for them, is more about the working conditions than it is the salary,” she said. “They’ve been […]
6 years ago

DMT drug lab discovered in Cottonwood Heights; arrests made

COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS — Police have made arrests, and HAZMAT crews are dealing with a drug lab inside an apartment complex near 1200 East 7200 South. Cottonwood Heights Police got calls for a possible burglary and searched the suspect couple’s car. “They took both suspects into custody and got a search warrant for their vehicle,” said […]
6 years ago

Finau of Utah named to U.S. Ryder Cup team

It's a first for a Utahn, as rising superstar Tony Finau will play in one of the world's most prestigious golf tournaments.
6 years ago

Ex-UFA fire chiefs won’t face criminal charges for misuse of funds

SALT LAKE CITY — Two former Unified Fire Authority chiefs won’t face criminal charges, even though investigators found they misused tens of thousands of taxpayer dollars. Chief Michael Jensen and Deputy Chief Gaylord Scott are off the hook, so far. “We’ll now have to take a look at this report and decide whether or not […]
6 years ago

Utah hospital chain creates generic drug making non-profit

SALT LAKE CITY – Intermountain Healthcare has formed its own non-profit to manufacture and market generic drugs in order to combat increasing drug prices and shortages. The new company, Civica Rx, won’t report to shareholders because it doesn’t have any. “There’s nobody that has equity in the company,” said new CEO Martin VanTrieste, retired from […]
6 years ago

Utah sees spike in summertime roadway deaths

WOODS CROSS – The Beehive State reports 102 roadway deaths from Memorial Day to Labor Day, up by 12 from a year ago during the “100 deadliest days of summer.” Mariana Sablan, 18, remembers the moment she lost control of her car on a Tooele County highway in July. “I can feel it in my […]
6 years ago

Poll: slight majority of Utahns want Senate to confirm Kavanaugh

A new poll shows a slim majority of Utahns want the Senate to confirm President Trump's Supreme Court nominee.
6 years ago

Brace for construction delays during Labor Day getaway

UDOT construction crews won't be laboring this Labor Day weekend, but their construction zones will stay up and lead to delays.
6 years ago

Report: SLC’s driver safety rating slightly improves

Salt Lake City’s safety record for drivers improves, according to one study, but not by much.
6 years ago

Business travelers love Salt Lake International

A new study ranks Salt Lake International Airport among the best airports nationwide for business travelers.
6 years ago

Troopers urge drivers to get off freeways after crashes

WEST VALLEY CITY — Ahead of Labor Day weekend travel, UHP troopers are urging drivers to take their crashes off of freeways for their own safety and that of first responders. Sgt. Cade Brenchley’s life changed in Logan’s Sardine Canyon after a standard traffic stop turned into a horrific accident. “A lot of things that […]
6 years ago

Except for his father, Huntsman Jr. had ‘no greater mentor’ than McCain

SALT LAKE CITY — The Huntsman family fondly recalls the influence the late Senator John McCain had on them. On Instagram, Mary Kaye Huntsman said, “There has been no greater mentor to my husband aside from his own dad than John McCain.” There has been no greater mentor to my husband aside from his own […]
6 years ago

Man dies in electrocution accident in Salt Lake City state building

SALT LAKE CITY — A construction company is mourning the loss of one of its workers in an industrial accident in Salt Lake’s Rio Grande neighborhood. Crews lost track of the 33-year-old man and after he didn’t return home that evening, his wife called for answers. “The individual was in an area that was not […]
6 years ago

Alert jogger breaks free from attacker, leads Roy police to him

ROY — A woman’s quick reaction and screaming helped Roy Police capture a man they say assaulted her as she jogged in West Park. “She reported that he had snuck up behind her and grabbed her from behind,” said Det. Josh Taylor. “She was able to yell out, which made him let go of her, […]
6 years ago

Teenage boy dies in fight south of downtown Salt Lake

SALT LAKE CITY — Police are investigating a stabbing death of a 17-year-old boy after a fight broke out south of downtown Salt Lake City. Two groups started their fight on 1300 South near State and Main Street. “The altercation wound up coming over to Kensington Avenue and State Street, where the fight broke out again […]
6 years ago

Draper couple accused of feeding marijuana to children

A Draper couple is under arrest, suspected of child abuse that includes feeding marijuana to their young children to keep them quiet.
6 years ago