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Brianna Bodily

Draper man gets 9 months in jail over hate crime

A Draper man was sentenced to nine months behind bars Thursday after being found guilty of attacking his African-American neighbor in 2016 because of the man's race.
6 years ago
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Rosemberg Salgado, speaking at a press conference marking the third annivers...
Paul Nelson

Warning from Elizabeth Salgado’s family: ‘We will find you, whoever you are’

The family of a Provo woman whose body was found in Hobble Creek is begging anyone with information about her death to come forward. In their tearful plea Thursday, the family also have a warning for the people who may be connected to the crime.
6 years ago
Provo City Police Chief Richard Ferguson speaks during a news conference about the discovery of Eli...
Peter Samore

Investigators: Salgado disappearance is active homicide probe

The Utah County sheriff and Provo police chief confirmed the probe into the death of Elizabeth Salgado, missing for more than three years, is now an active homicide investigation.
6 years ago
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Peter Samore

Police cars could pull over your car in ‘The Future of Your Commute’

“Smarter” technology in our cars and on our roads is coming. They'll talk to each other, hopefully reducing accidents.
6 years ago
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Paul Nelson

Remains of Elizabeth Salgado found

Investigators in Utah County say the remains of a woman who was found last week are that of Elizabeth Elena-Laguna Salgado.
6 years ago
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KSL NewsRadio

Community airs concerns over pollution potential of planned inland port

Community leaders and environmental groups say they're worried about increased air pollution and other possible problems with the state's plans to build an inland port in northwest Salt Lake City.
6 years ago
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Emily Ashmead

A new conversation: Dave & Dujanovic starts June 4

  After nearly 40 years at KSL Newsradio, talk show host Doug Wright will be stepping back from his five-day per week on-air hosting duties beginning June 4. His last day of full week hosting happens on that four-decade anniversary on June 1. Wright will continue at the station as a special news consultant and […]
6 years ago
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Mary Richards

NTSB recommends seatbelts for all new school buses

A federal transportation panel on Tuesday recommended to states that all new large school buses be equipped with both lap and shoulder seatbelts. The National Transportation Safety Board also recommended requiring collision-avoidance systems and automatic emergency brakes on new school buses. In 2017, the Utah legislature took up the issue of seatbelts with HB 132. […]
6 years ago
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Peter Samore

Conversant cars, roads likely in ‘The Future of Your Commute’

Memorial Day weekend marks the start of vacation driving season, and as you sit behind the wheel on a long trip, you may wonder how much “smarter” cars and roads may get in the future.
6 years ago
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Becky Bruce

Fatigued driving investigated in I-215 crash

One lane of I-215 westbound is open again near Redwood Road after a box truck became lodged over a construction barrier, snarling morning commute traffic for several hours.
6 years ago
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Brianna Bodily

Utah man helps emergency crews in Hawaii with drone

A Utah man has been helping emergency crews measure and predict flows, as the Kilauea volcano on the big island of Hawaii continues to spew lava.
6 years ago
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Paul Nelson

Doomsday cult leader sentenced for rape of a child

IRON COUNTY – The man who calls himself the prophet of The Knights of the Crystal Blade learns how long his prison sentence will be.  Samuel Shaffer will serve at least 25 years for sexual abuse of a child and child abuse, with both of his sentences running consecutively. Inside the courtroom, Samuel Shaffer spoke about […]
6 years ago
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KSL NewsRadio

Inland port negotiations hit a wall

Negotiations between city and state officials over who's overseeing development of a planned inland port in Salt Lake City's northwest quadrant stalled Friday, with both sides saying there's no reason to call a special session to address the city's concerns.
6 years ago
Marc Giauque

LDS Church transfers missionaries out of Nicaragua

The LDS Church announced Tuesday it is transferring just under half of its missionaries serving in Nicaragua. 
6 years ago
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Mary Richards

FanX issues apology to local author, promises clear sexual harassment policy

A Twitter battle over sexual harassment claims has turned ugly between a popular Utah author and one of the co-founders of the FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention.
6 years ago
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Adam Mason

Man in custody after shots fired in Taylorsville home

TAYLORSVILLE – Police have a man in custody after responding to an “armed domestic situation” Monday afternoon at 4155 West and 6550 South in Taylorsville. Lt. Brian Lohrke said the department received the call just before 4:30 and did receive a report a gun may possibly be involved. “As we were walking up to the […]
6 years ago
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Mary Richards

Fireworks show officially canceled this year

Sugar House is canceling its annual Fourth of July fireworks show this year at the park.
6 years ago
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Heather Kelly

Ex-coach convicted of making threats is arrested again

A former college basketball coach convicted of threatening to blow up an elementary school has been arrested again, accused of violating probation. 
6 years ago
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Mary Richards

Kanarraville Falls adds $8 fee

Tiny Kanarraville, Utah, says it has no choice but to start charging $8 fees to hike to its popular falls, because of the impact crowds have had on the community and its resources.
6 years ago
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Heather Kelly

UPS looks to hire 1700 in SLC

UPS is looking for 1,700 permanent workers to join the 4,000 already employed in Utah.  Both full-time and part-time supervisors are needed along with package handlers.
6 years ago
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Mary Richards

3-year-old Spanish Fork girl falls from 2nd story window

A 3-year-old girl is in critical condition at Primary Children's Hospital after police say she fell out of a 2nd story window in Spanish Fork. 
6 years ago
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Paul Nelson

Texas shooting sparks protest in Utah

SALT LAKE CITY – Several dozen protesters come to the Capitol steps to send a message to lawmakers, demanding more action regarding gun control and school safety.  They performed a “die in,” as they laid still for 22 minutes in memory of the victims of the 22 school shootings that have happened across the country since […]
6 years ago
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Paul Nelson

UPD announces charges in 1979 cold case murder

Investigators have identified two suspects, and prosecutors are charging them, in a cold case murder dating back to 1979 in Holladay. 
6 years ago
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Marc Giauque

Police seek suspects in Walmart armed robbery

Police are looking for two men who pulled off an armed robbery at a Walmart store.
6 years ago