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Colby Walker

Divers search Jordan River in the case of missing Utah woman

Bobbi Ann Campbell went missing after dropping off her daughter at a friend's house in December 1994. Divers searched the Jordan River this weekend.
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Chris Wickham speaks at a press conference at the University of Utah on Friday. He was wrongfully c...
Kelli Pierce

Utah man exonerated of rape decades later wants public, courts not to rush to judgment

A Utah man was falsely convicted of a rape. His conviction was overturned after he spent years in prison. His release does not bring back the time he missed watching his children grow up.
5 years ago
Hemingway the farm goose and Waffles the miniature horse were inseparable roommates at the Society ...
Cole Higgins, CNN

Odd couple finds forever home: Miniature horse and farm goose adopted together

An unlikely pair that became an internet sensation has been adopted! Hemingway the farm goose and Waffles the miniature horse were inseparable roommates at the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
5 years ago
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MORGAN SMITH Associated Press

Appeals board questions why only 8 marijuana growers picked

Utah's medical marijuana licensing process was called into question by a state regulatory appeals board which said the state may have erred in choosing only eight growers for the program set to launch next year.
5 years ago
Examples of NarcX were on display during the announcement of Riverton's new anti-opioid campaign. T...
Kelli Pierce

New drop boxes in Riverton aim to fight the opioid crisis

RIVERTON – Drop boxes will be installed at police and fire stations in Riverton, as well as at some government buildings. It’s all in an effort to fight Utah’s opioid crisis. The drop boxes will be filled with NarcX, a non-toxic substance that instantly destroys opioids. Mayor Trent Staggs says they were looking for a […]
5 years ago
TSA agents observe a moment of silence at 6:46a.m. Wednesday, September 11, 2019. That is 18 years ...
Kelli Pierce

Utahns remember 9-11 with local ceremonies, events

Utahns from the airport to Hill Air Force Base are remembering the 18th anniversary of the September 11th attacks.
5 years ago
A thief helps unhook a generator from The Cluck Truck in South Salt Lake over Labor Day weekend. On...
Kelli Pierce

Social media helps catch man suspected of food truck theft

SOUTH SALT LAKE – A man has been arrested for stealing a generator that was welded onto the back of The Cluck Truck, a popular local food truck. The truck was parked on Main Street near 3300 South over Labor Day weekend when security cameras caught several people cutting off the generator. The Cluck Truck […]
5 years ago
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Mary Richards

BYU law school offering free “Wills for Heroes”

This Friday, dozens of BYU law school students, alumni and lawyers will offer free services to any first responder or military member in Utah who wants to write their will.
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Kirsi Goldynia, CNN

High schoolers who don’t date are less depressed than their counterparts who do, study says

Dating is a normal part of adolescence -- and a formative one at that. Decades of research have suggested a link between romantic relationships and identity development as teenagers mature into young adults.
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Emily Roberts speaks at the state capital about a court case regarding THC (PHOTO: John Wojcik, KSL...
John Wojcik

Woman cries foul on Utah medical marijuana laws

One woman describes her frustration with Utah medical marijuana laws.
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Destiny Garcia joins the Project Recovery podcast to talk about her struggle with addiction....
Josh Tilton

How a homeless Utah woman became SL County office receptionist

Destiny Garcia joins the Project Recovery podcast to describe how she overcame addiction and became the receptionist for the SL County Mayor's office.
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John Wojcik

Transportation officials stress child passenger safety

Installing car seats correctly is a focus Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Week from September 15 to September 21.
5 years ago
The green screen that budding filmmakers can use at the new Teen Tech Center in South Salt Lake. Ph...
Kelli Pierce

South Salt Lake teens get new STEM-based afterschool program

An afterschool program teaches teenagers about STEM career options. The teens can get hands-on experience with podcasting and film making equipment
5 years ago
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Josh Tilton

Alcohol addiction seen through the eyes of a parent

“I’m done with you.” Those were almost the last words Mike Scott ever said to his son after another fight broke out because of his son’s alcohol addiction. Hours later, Mike’s son would crash into a vehicle carrying a family of four after running a red light. That son was Casey Scott, popular broadcast personality […]
5 years ago
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Colby Walker

Green Ravine Fire burns more than 1,000-acres in Tooele Co.

The Green Ravine Fire started around 1 p.m. Tuesday afternoon according to North Tooele Fire District spokesman Jon Smith and it quickly grew to the 1,000-acre blaze that is now burning east of Lake Point. Officials say it is still 0% contained.
5 years ago
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Mary Richards

Haiti gets first Latter-day Saint Temple

A nation that has known a lot of hardship, now has a reason to celebrate. The Haiti Port-au-Prince Temple was dedicated Sunday for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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Mary Richards

Church apostle blesses the youth of Haiti

Elder David A. Bednar spoke to a group of youth in Haiti on Saturday. He told them that doing family history and working in the Temple will bless them and protect them.
5 years ago
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Cole Higgins, CNN

Cuddlers wanted: NC hospital needs volunteers to snuggle newborn babies

Cuddlers have improved the care provided to newborn patients and their families at UNC-Rex, the hospital says. They are hoping to expand.
5 years ago
human caused fires Utah...
Colby Walker

UPDATE: Gun Range Fire was human-caused, 10% contained

The Forest Service says a campfire near the Bountiful "B" started the Gun Range Fire, which is zero percent contained. They're looking for two people.
5 years ago
Sam Gonzalez at a press conference introducing LETS Stay Safe. Photo courtesy, Mary Richards. Follo...
Mary Richards

Utah has new firearm safety campaign for kids and teens

Utah parents and educators now have access to a new firearm safety campaign called Lets Stay Safe.
5 years ago
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Kelli Pierce

Utah National Guardsmen back home after tour of duty in Afghanistan

Five members of the 4th Infantry Division of the Utah National Guard are back home after a tour of duty in Afghanistan that lasted 10 months.
5 years ago
FILE - In this June 21, 2019, file photo, a motorist enters Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Reg...
SUMMER BALLENTINE and MARGARET STAFFORD, Associated Press

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
Mickey Mouse waves to members of the media at the Disney Legends press line during the 2019 D23 Exp...
MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press

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
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Mary Richards

Family of teen hit by car asks drivers to slow down and watch for bikes

Two bicycle accidents in under a week in northern Utah have families pleading with drivers to slow down and watch for bikes. 
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