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Jeff Caplan’s Minute of News: Alex Pretti’s “final salute” to US veteran
When a U.S. military veteran dies at a VA hospital, the staff offers them one last salute. This is something Alex Pretti did not long before his death. Jeff Caplan shares a video of the final salute.6 months ago
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Jeff Caplan’s Minute of News: Jeff gives up and accepts Utah’s candy corn obsession
Chemical potpourri notwithstanding Jeff Caplan decides he'll try candy corn, said to be Utahn's favorite Halloween candy.10 months ago
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Jeff Caplan’s Minute of News: There’s no place for political violence in the U.S. Yet here it is
The shooting of Charlie Kirk has fired up emotions running the gamut from grief to anger to shock. Jeff Caplan asks, 'was political violence predictable?'11 months ago
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Jeff Caplan’s Minute of News: Use these songs to tune your car stereo
Sound engineers use a playlist of 54 songs to coax the best quality sound out of a car stereo.1 year ago
Verl Johansen
Dogs rescued from Ogden home now up for adoption
The Humane Society of Utah said some of the dogs that were rescued from an Ogden home last week are now ready for adoption.1 year ago
Jessica Lowell and Sam Herrera
BYU doctorate student’s visa reinstated after unexpected revocation
A Japanese doctorate student at BYU will now be able to stay in the U.S. after his visa was revoked earlier this month.1 year ago
Michelle Lee
Utah Hockey Club insider speaks on new grant program
The Utah Hockey Club announced on Wednesday a new Growth and Renovation Grant program that will fund youth programs and ice rinks across the state.1 year ago
Michelle Lee
Utah dentist says removing fluoride from water is a bad idea
Utah has banned fluoride in public drinking water, making it the first in the country to do so. Here's why dentists think that's a bad idea.1 year ago
Michelle Lee
Utah Naloxone surpasses significant milestone in overdose reversals
Dr. Jennifer Plumb, medical director and cofounder of Utah Naloxone, joined KSL NewsRadio to discuss the big achievement.1 year ago
Sam Herrera
Ogden City launches new AI assistant ‘Archie’
The new Ogden AI assistant, "Archie," is meant to answer residents' questions quickly and can connect them with more resources.2 years ago
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Jeff Caplan’s Minute of News: So how’d it taste?
The new owner ATE the $6 million banana.2 years ago
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Jeff Caplan’s Minute of News: THE most notable quote of the year?? Find out!
Every year Yale University puts together a 'quote of the year' list. Many of this year's quotes had to do with cats.2 years ago
Emma Keddington
LISTEN: Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy
Spirit Airlines filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. ABC News' Alex Stone joined Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News to talk about the situation.2 years ago
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Jeff Caplan’s Minute of News: The War of the Worlds
The night the Martians... and my mom… both arrived.2 years ago
BEN ANDERSON, KSL Sports
Utah Jazz 2024-25 regular season preview
Though several familiar faces return, the Jazz will have a new identity this season as they focus more heavily on developing the roster’s youth.2 years ago
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Jeff Caplan’s Minute of News: Utah’s #1 Halloween Candy? Shocker!
Across most of America, the number one favorite Halloween candy is Reese's Cups. But that doesn't apply to Utah.2 years ago
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Jeff Caplan’s Minute of News: After the Hurricane
What happens after the TV reporters and politicians leave? Life changes, and not just for weeks. Or months.2 years ago
Emma Keddington
Breast cancer rates increase in women under 50
Dr. David Peterson, a radiologist with Intermountain Health, breaks down a new study that finds breast cancer rates are rising.2 years ago
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Jeff Caplan’s Minute of News: A half century ago: TWO Assassination Attempts
President Gerald Ford survived two separate assassination attempts in 17 days2 years ago
Kyle Remund
White House responds to Zuckerberg’s letter
The White House has responded to Mark Zuckerberg's letter alleging that the Biden administration pressured Meta into censoring the platform.2 years ago
Diana Jones
After some major flooding, more storms predicted for the weekend
More thunderstorms moving across Utah this weekend. KSL Meteorologist Kevin Eubank has the details.2 years ago
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Jeff Caplan’s Minute of News: Red meat and dementia
Turns out that eating red meat, and yes, that includes hot dogs, can increase your risk for developing dementia.2 years ago
