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Colby Walker
“The Rock” surprises 100-year-old fan with a birthday wish
The Rock kept his word and "Grandmom Grover" got a surprise happy birthday from the star: a video message that has now been seen over half a million times.5 years ago
Mark Jackson
‘Lime patrols’ hitting Downtown Salt Lake City on Thursday
Heads up pedestrians and those riding scooters in the downtown area on Thursday, the e-scooter company Lime is setting up a 'Lime Patrol' on Thursday, October 2 at the Northwest corner of Main St. and 300 South at 11 a.m. to help raise awareness of local riding rules.5 years ago
Colby Walker
Dogs that attacked girl will not be euthanized
Two dogs are back with their owner and will not be euthanized after at least one of them attacked a 9-year-old girl in Eagle Mountain.5 years ago
Colby Walker
Should we ban flavored e-cigarettes? The FDA could do it
It seems like only just a few weeks ago, headlines and social media feeds blared the same message: ban flavored e-cigarettes.5 years ago
Colby Walker
Bucket of Doom: student gets adult game as school prize
After working hard at a school fundraiser, a South Jordan Elementary School student ended up coming home with a very adult game.5 years ago
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Utah shooting survivor named homecoming queen by classmates
A Utah high school student who survived a gunshot wound to the head has been named homecoming queen by her classmates.5 years ago
CNN
A 15-year-old died protecting his little sister during a burglary, authorities say
Investigators believe that Edman died after the suspect entered the home, resulting in “a violent encounter.”5 years ago
Maddie Capron and Christina Zdanowicz, CNN
They planned the perfect fall wedding. Then a snowstorm hit
Sean and Brittany Tuohy ran out in a complete snowstorm to take wedding photos and said they wouldn't change a thing about their special day.5 years ago
SOFIA JEREMIAS The Deseret News
Ambulances struggle to find Utah patients without addresses
BLUFF, Utah (AP) — All his children ran back into the house as Shaun Stephenson was getting ready to leave for the day. All but one, his 4-year-old daughter, who managed to sneak behind the rear tire of his truck. Stephenson started backing out and heard a bump. Jumping out, he saw his toddler lying […]5 years ago
Kelli Pierce and Zoi Walker
Child poverty in Utah is down from last year
A new report from the Annie E Casey Foundation says the number of children living in concentrated poverty in Utah has dropped to 2%. Concentrated poverty means a neighborhood where a third or more people are living in poverty.5 years ago
John Wojcik
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
Homa Bash
These kids set up a free neighborhood pantry for pets and people
Kids in Rocky River, Ohio, have set up a free pantry for pets and people.5 years ago
Jack Guy, CNN
Airline introduces baby seat map to allow passengers to avoid infants
Every traveler has their pet peeves, but crying babies are almost guaranteed to grate. Now Japan Airlines has revealed a new tool that lets you dodge infants when you book your seat.5 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Hope Squads: kids help other kids prevent teen suicide
A teen suicide prevention program called Hope4Utah is helping kids, by training their peers in groups called Hope Squads to recognize warning signs.5 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Lizzy Shelley’s killer sentenced to life in prison without parole
LOGAN, Utah — “You will never breathe fresh air again” That is what Judge Kevin K. Allen told 22-year-old Alex Whipple when handing down his sentence in a Logan courtroom: life in prison without the possibility of parole, along with three consecutive sentences of 25-years-to-life in prison. Whipple had pleaded guilty earlier to aggravated murder, […]5 years ago
BRADY McCOMBS Associated Press
Alex Whipple sentenced to life in prison for death of niece
A Utah man who pleaded guilty to killing and sexually assaulting his 5-year-old niece was sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole Tuesday.5 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Vandals cause major damage to Provo Pioneer Village
PROVO – Vandals have hit Provo Pioneer Village for the second time in a week, and volunteers do not know how they will be able to pay for the restoration. Earlier in the week, someone threw fluorescent pink paint on the oxen statues and other areas. It was able to be easily washed off. But […]5 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Teens at the center of a viral homecoming proposal fail in Holladay meet “Grandma” Terry
Two Highland High sophomores meet the elderly woman mistakenly given a homecoming proposal.5 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Salt Lake City Police Chief Brown signs letter reaffirming department does not do immigration raids
Salt Lake City Police Chief Mike Brown is one of 50 police chiefs and Sheriffs from across the country who have signed a letter reassuring immigrants that their departments do not participate in federal immigration raids.5 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will close Missionary Training Center in Guatemala
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints says it will close the Missionary Training Center (MTC) in Guatemala City, Guatemala, in January 2020.5 years ago
Josh Tilton
How opioid addiction has plagued a Utah woman and her family
Opioid addiction never hid its face from Andrea Sorensen and her family. It also never stopped her from feeling unconditional love. Even throughout the years, when the addiction began to deteriorate her family from the inside, she says always felt loved. “When I was younger growing up, [addiction] started with my dad. My dad was […]5 years ago
Associated Press
Senior citizens raising money for charity with bake sales
Residents at a Utah senior citizens' community have raised more than $22,000 for charity through bake sales.5 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Lake Mountain Middle School opens for classes–but construction on campus continues
Hundreds of students will take their first classes at Lake Mountain Middle School today, about a month after the campus was supposed to open. However, construction at the school is far from over.5 years ago
