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Kelli Pierce
I HEART SLC art piece supporting immigrants on display at this week’s UN conference
The United Nations is holding its Civil Society Conference in Salt Lake City this week, the first time it will be held in the United States outside of New York City. Delegates who go to the Salt Palace downtown will be greeted by an art installation celebrating the city and its immigrants.5 years ago
Associated Press
Teacher shortage, protests complicate educator pay dynamics
A teacher shortage and a growing student population is leading to what some call a "wage war" in Utah. School districts are raising salaries to get and retain teachers.5 years ago
Saige Miller
Let’s Get Moving with Maria: Navigating the ‘coming out’ conversation
A loved one coming out as LGBTQ can be overwhelming. KSL NewsRadio Host Maria Shialos speaks with Dr. Liz Hale about navigating the conversation in a productive manner. Download Let's Get Moving with Maria podcast to listen to the episode.5 years ago
PAUL J. WEBER Associated Press
Governor brings big tech to the table after El Paso attack
The governor of Texas invites big tech to a conference on gun violence.5 years ago
Mary Richard and Simone Seikaly
Alpine, Davis school districts ramp up support for social and emotional learning
As the school year gets underway, thousands of kids in two Utah districts will have more resources strengthening social and emotional learning (SEL).5 years ago
Allen Kim, CNN
A record 768 million US vacation days went to waste last year
Workers in the United States left a record number of vacation days on the table last year, equating to billions in lost benefits, a new study found.5 years ago
Colby Walker
School’s in, so Mom took a solo trip to Disney World
Disney World has been called the happiest place on earth, and that's where Lisa DiNoto went after sending her kids off to their first day of school.5 years ago
Jack Guy, CNN
Having kids makes you happier — once they’ve moved out
A team of researchers from Heidelberg University in Germany says having children will make you happier than staying childless, according to a new study, but not until later in life when they have flown the nest.5 years ago
Matthew Brooks
81-year-old man allegedly crashed wedding and took pictures of children, now faces felony charges
An 81-year-old man allegedly crashed a wedding and took inappropriate pictures of some children on Thursday.5 years ago
JAKE BLEIBERG, Associated Press
Texas church offers guns and training in wake of mass shootings
HASLET, Texas (AP) — Acrid gun smoke clouded the sunny entrance of a Texas church on a recent Sunday. Seven men wearing heavy vests and carrying pistols loaded with blanks ran toward the sound of the shots, stopping at the end of a long hallway. As one peeked into the foyer, the “bad guy” raised […]5 years ago
Colby Walker
Missing Utah man found in Montana
A Utah man that has been missing in the Bitterroot Mountains in southwest Montana on Sunday has been found after he walks into SAR camp.5 years ago
Mary Richards
3 digit suicide prevention hotline getting closer
A three-digit national hotline for suicide prevention is one step closer to being ready. The FCC recommends 988 be used, and has forwarded that recommendation to Congress.5 years ago
Matthew Brooks
Church issues clarifying statement on the Word of Wisdom
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints issued a statement on Thursday clarifying church policy. The Church emphasizes that forms of coffee, marijuana, and tea are not approved under the Word of Wisdom.5 years ago
Matthew Brooks
“Dogfishing” is the latest dating app trap
Would you borrow your neighbor's dog to get a date? Some people are doing just that. Experts call it dogfishing.5 years ago
Simone Seikaly
“Nemo” to the rescue for girl born with limb deficiency
The way Lily tells it, Nemo has a lucky fin on the same side that she does. That love got her the attention of students who created a 3D printed prosthetic.5 years ago
DAVID KLEPPER Associated Press
Over 400 sex abuse suits filed as litigation window opens
The Roman Catholic Church, the Boy Scouts, schools and hospitals, the late financier Jeffrey Epstein are some of the targets named in a flurry of sex abuse lawsuits filed Wednesday in New York as the state began accepting cases once blocked by the statute of limitations.5 years ago
By Scottie Andrew and Pete Burn, CNN
A Maryland baby taken off life support was not expected to survive. Now she’s about to have her first birthday.
A Maryland baby is about to celebrate her first birthday, and what makes her story unique is that she wasn't expected to live so long.5 years ago
Colby Walker
Utah family devastated after grave marker stolen from cemetery
Necole Anderson was visiting her late husband's graveside on Sunday when she discovered the marker her family had made with him was missing.5 years ago
Debbie Dujanovic
Opinion: Why I’m grateful I took my mom on a 2,100-mile road trip
Debbie Dujanovic: No matter how many times you screw up and how many wrong turns you take on a road trip, or in life, parents tell you how amazing you are.5 years ago
CNN
At-home DNA test reunites father and daughter
The father-daughter duo say if you’ve ever hesitated on finding family through these DNA tests, don’t. They say you never know what you’re missing.5 years ago
Colby Walker
Utah family has tree fall on car while camping in Oregon
A Utah family on vacation in Oregon had quite the wake-up call after a large Alder tree fell onto their family van while camping.5 years ago
Ashley Strickland, CNN
Look up for the Perseid meteor shower as it peaks this week
The Perseids have presented a scintillating display for 2,000 years, according to NASA and this week it will be at its peak.5 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Orem Police arrest man for molesting two kids, say there may be more victims
“I mean, we’re still in shock. It’s surreal. He just seemed like there wasn’t a more trustworthy person. There were a couple of times that the kids went to church with him,” she said.5 years ago
