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Carbon County reports first human case of West Nile virus
Carbon County officials have reported the county's first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) this year. Three other cases of West Nile virus exist among people that live in Carbon County.5 years ago
Utah wildfire officials want you to Spark Change through the fire season
The state agency responsible for educating Utahns about wildfire and fire suppression has some numbers to share with you through the 2019 fire season.5 years ago
Millions of Contigo water bottles for kids recalled
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled millions of Contigo Kids Cleanable Water Bottles. The company says it’s received nearly 150 complaints from parents who have found the bottle’s silicone spout in their child’s mouth. The USCPSC says the spout poses a choking hazard, and that the recalled bottles should be taken from […]5 years ago
Federal judge will rule on Brian Karem’s White House press pass by next week
(CNN) — A federal judge on Tuesday said he will rule late this week or early next on whether to block the White House from suspending Playboy correspondent and CNN political analyst Brian Karem’s hard pass. A hard pass is a media credential that allows the bearer to access the West Wing. The White House […]5 years ago
Malfunctioning Mississippi voting machine caught on video
Video of the malfunctioning voting machine appeared to show a man trying to vote for one candidate, but getting a vote for the opposing candidate instead.5 years ago
Puerto Rico braces for rain, power outages as Dorian nears
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Jorge Ortiz, a 50-year-old construction worker, was taking no chances as Tropical Storm Dorian approached Puerto Rico on Tuesday and threatened to brush past the island’s southwest coast at near-hurricane strength. Wiping sweat from his brow, Ortiz climbed up a shaky ladder under the punishing morning sun and tied […]5 years ago
Federal judge blocks Missouri’s 8-week abortion ban
A federal judge temporarily blocks a new Missouri ban on abortions from taking effect. The law would have banned abortions at or after eight weeks of pregnancy.5 years ago
Ex-Google engineer charged in Uber self-driving theft case
Anthony Levandowski was accused of stealing years of top-secret information from Google, which prosecutors called the crown jewels of the company.5 years ago
North Salt Lake responds to odor complaints
SALT LAKE CITY — North Salt Lake officials say they have found the source of a “strong and offensive” odor reported by neighbors. The city says the odor is most pronounced near the Foxboro Neighborhood just off of Center Street. In a statement to KSL Newsradio, North Salt Lake says they believe the bad smell […]5 years ago
New Disney park attractions will have Mary Poppins, Wakanda
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Mary Poppins. Wakanda. Rapunzel. They’re a hodge-podge of beloved characters and settings, but how do they belong together? Answer: they’re coming to Disney parks or cruise ships within the next few years. Disney Parks chairman Bob Chapek revealed the new plans at the company’s D23 Expo in Anaheim, California. Mary Poppins […]5 years ago
Oklahoma judge rules against drugmaker, orders $572M payment
An Oklahoma judge on Monday found Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiaries helped fuel the state's opioid crisis and ordered the consumer products giant to pay $572 million to clean up the problem. Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter says opioid overdoses killed 4,653 people in the state from 2007 to 2017.5 years ago
Trump raises tariffs on Chinese goods as trade war escalates
President Trump quickly retaliated against China on Friday by increasing his tariffs on Chinese imports. This, after Beijing raised taxes on U.S. products.5 years ago
UPDATED: Goose Point fire now 90% contained
(this story has been updated) SALT LAKE CITY – Utah Fire Info now reports that the Goose Point Fire burning near Utah Lake is 90% contained, and has burned 8,908 acres. At mid-day Friday, the Bureau of Land Management reported the Goose Point Fire had burned 6,515 acres and, at mid-day Friday, was 50% contained. […]5 years ago
Plan would allow drilling, grazing near national monument in Utah
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A new U.S. government management plan unveiled Friday clears the way for coal mining and oil and gas drilling on land that used to be off-limits as part of a sprawling national monument in Utah before President Donald Trump downsized the protected area two years ago. The plan released by […]5 years ago
Markets shudder as trade tensions flare
NEW YORK (AP) — Markets are closing sharply lower after the latest escalation of the U.S.-China trade dispute. President Donald Trump said U.S. companies are “hereby ordered” to find an alternative to doing business with China after Beijing announced tariffs on $75 billion of U.S. goods. The Dow Jones industrials sank 623 points, or 2.4%. […]5 years ago
Ex-Houston police officer charged with murder over raid
HOUSTON (AP) — Prosecutors have charged a former Houston police officer with felony murder in connection with a deadly January drug raid that killed a couple and injured several officers. The Harris County District Attorney’s Office announced the charges against former officer Gerald Goines on Friday. Another former officer was charged with tampering with a government […]5 years ago
Supreme Court: Ginsburg treated for tumor on pancreas
WASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has completed radiation therapy for a cancerous tumor on her pancreas and there is no evidence of the disease remaining, the Supreme Court said Friday. The court said in a statement that a biopsy performed July 31 confirmed a localized malignant tumor. Ginsburg, 86, underwent a three-week course […]5 years ago
Senator Lee attends prayer breakfast in Guatamala
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah was on the world stage in Guatemala Thursday, when Utah Senator Mike Lee gave the keynote speech at the Guatemalan National Prayer Breakfast. “I was invited several months ago by the Ambassador from Guatemala to the U.S., Manuel Espina,” Senator Lee told KSL Newsradio’s Boyd Matheson. “I shared the podium […]5 years ago
Guatemala certifies result of Aug. 11 presidential vote, calling into question Trump deal
GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Guatemala’s Supreme Electoral Tribunal made it official Thursday: Alejandro Giammattei will be the country’s next president. Tribunal president Julio Solórzano said at a news conference that the results of the Aug. 11 runoff have been certified giving Giammattei the victory. The court also officially declared César Guillermo Castillo Reyes as vice […]5 years ago
Earth’s future is being written in fast-melting Greenland
HELHEIM GLACIER, Greenland (AP) — This is where Earth’s refrigerator door is left open, where glaciers dwindle and seas begin to rise. New York University air and ocean scientist David Holland, who is tracking what’s happening in Greenland from both above and below, calls it “the end of the planet.” He is referring to geography […]5 years ago
Lightning strikes kill 5, injure 100 in Tatra Mountains
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Lightning struck across the Tatra Mountains in southern Poland and neighboring Slovakia on Thursday. Five people were killed and over 100 others were injured in an area popular with hikers and families, authorities said. Witnesses said the thunderstorm came suddenly on a day that began with clear weather. Four people were […]5 years ago
While in Utah, Vice President Pence calls for a Mexico, Canada trade deal vote
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence kept up his public campaign on Thursday to pressure Congress to approve the Trump administration’s new trade deal with Mexico and Canada this year. Pence spoke glowingly about the nation’s economy and President Donald Trump during his speech at Utah medical-device maker Merit Medical on Thursday. […]5 years ago
University of Utah reveals SafeRide service
The University of Utah now offers SafeRide to students, faculty and staff. It's a free ride-hailing service on campus.5 years ago
