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Hooser posing in a family photo....
Eliza Pace

Local businesses rally to raise money for Sgt. Hooser’s family

Multiple businesses are offering fundraisers to support the family of Sgt. Bill Hooser who was killed in the line of duty on Sunday. 
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A photo of the avalanche that struck near Lone Peak. (The Utah Avalanche Center)...
Eliza Pace

Crews recover bodies of two skiers killed in SL County avalanche

The bodies of two skiers who were killed in an avalanche Thursday have been recovered.
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Magna vandals caused tens of thousands of dollars. (KSL TV)...
Lauren Steinbrecher

Vandals shatter windows around Magna school, neighborhood

Neighbors in Magna are wondering why vandals targeted their neighborhood, causing thousands of dollars of damage.
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School's are implementing AI to help with school safety. Hunter High School requires students walk ...
Shelby Lofton

KSL Investigates: Utah schools put AI safety technology to the test

From the Capitol to the classroom, Utahns see a need for enhanced school security. AI might be the solution.
15 hours ago
Sundance Film Festival opens up the chance for audience members to vote on their favorite film (Cou...
Carlysle Price

Sundance Film Festival announces film voting open for Local Lens program

Sundance Film Festival has announced it's Local Lens program will be returning this summer. This year, for the first time ever, audience members get to vote for which movies they want to see.
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Security footage of the 18-year-old allegedly yelling racial profanities from a car while passing t...
Lindsay Aerts

‘His intent was to be funny’ Idaho prosecutor says in decision not to charge in U of U Women’s Basketball case

The Coeur D'Alene City Deputy Attorney said the 18-year-old accused of yelling racial slurs at the University of Utah Women's basketball team never meant any physical harm over his comments.
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Carlysle Price

Two hospitalized in ATV accident at North Willow Canyon

Two people were hospitalized after an ATV accident at North Willow Canyon Wednesday, according to the Tooele County Sheriff's Office.
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Former U.S. Rep. Chris Cannon leaves the KSL Broadcast House in Salt Lake City on Feb. 6, 2018. Can...
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com

Former Utah Rep. Chris Cannon dies at age 73

Former Rep. Chriss Cannon, R-Utah, died Wednesday at age 73, Cannon served in the U.S. House from 1997 to 2009.
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Two cars involved in fatal car crash in Provo Canyon (Courtesy: UHP)...
Carlysle Price

Man killed after Provo Canyon car crash

A man was killed after a car crash took place in Provo Canyon Thursday, according to Utah Highway Patrol.
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John Prior speaks with Chad Daybell during a hearing in August 2020. Testimony in the murder trial ...
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com

Police found missing children’s debit card, iPad with Daybells in Hawaii, sergeant says

Jurors in the Chad Daybell murder trial heard from former co-workers of Chad's wife, Tammy Daybell, on Thursday.
19 hours ago
Car involved in fatal crash in Cedar Fort (Courtesy: Utah County Sheriff’s Office)...
Carlysle Price

Provo man killed in crash with a semi

A Provo man died after colliding with a semi in Cedar Fort on Thursday, police said.
19 hours ago
Pleasant Grove first responders arriving to the scene of a car set on fire...
Michael Houck

Man in custody after allegedly setting car on fire, prompting SWAT response

A man was placed into police custody after allegedly setting a car on fire and barricading himself inside a home early Thursday morning.
19 hours ago
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Brianna Chavez

Hogle Zoo unveils new exhibit highlighting Utah’s wildlife

The Hogle Zoo officially unveiled the Aline W. Skaggs Wild Utah exhibit Thursday which pays homage to Utah.
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People line the streets of Vernal to welcome home Sgt. Chad Watt (Alex Cabrero, KSL TV)...
Eliza Pace and Alex Cabrero, KSL TV

Police officer injured in Saturday shooting, returned home from hospital today

A police officer who was shot in the line of duty on Saturday night will be returning home from the hospital Thursday.
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Snow covers Little Cottonwood Canyon on Wednesday. A low-pressure system that helped produce some o...
Carter Williams, KSL.com

High wind warning, advisories issued as easterly downslope winds return

Many parts of the Wasatch Front's northern half picked up multiple inches of precipitation this week, and now northern Utah is getting the brunt of easterly winds.
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Josh Ellis

1 dead in crash that temporarily closed SB I-15 in Utah County

One person was killed in a crash on southbound I-15 near Pleasant Grove Thursday morning.
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Eliza Pace, Andrew Adams and Shara Park, KSL TV

Two killed, one rescued in avalanche in Lone Peak area

Two skiers were killed in an avalanche Thursday in the Lone Peak area, with one hospitalized.
1 day ago
A memorial for Santaquin officer Sgt. Bill Hooser is seen outside the police station in Santaquin o...
Andrew Adams

Large crowd gathers in Santaquin for vigil honoring Sgt. Bill Hooser

A large but somber crowd gathered at Centennial Park Wednesday for a vigil honoring Sgt. Bill Hooser, who was killed in the line of duty.
1 day ago
Ashley Blake, right, glues together lapel ribbons for Sgt. Bill Hooser's funeral. (KSL TV)...
Lauren Steinbrecher

Police wives make ribbons as symbol of support for Sgt. Bill Hooser’s funeral

Wives of police officers across Utah County came together Wednesday evening to honor Santaquin Police Sgt. Bill Hooser, who was killed in the line of duty last weekend.
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Gal Gadot, Chris Stapleton, Taylor Swift, Keanu Reeves among many other celebrities have had their ...
Matt Gephardt

Utahns are losing money and their personal info to celebrity imposter scams

A Utah man contacted the KSL Investigators to ask us to verify if he was messaging the real Gal Gadot of “Wonder Woman” fame through social media.
2 days ago
A man in Rose Park said he was carjacked at gunpoint after listing a car for sale on Facebook Marke...
Debbie Worthen

Man said he was carjacked at gunpoint after listing car on Facebook Marketplace

A Rose Park man said he was carjacked at gunpoint after listing it for sale on Facebook and meeting up with who he thought was a potential buyer.
2 days ago
Michelle Obama walks onstage during The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times - in Conversa...
Mary Culbertson

Michelle Obama pays visit to Salt Lake bookshop on ‘secret mission’

Former first lady Michelle Obama paid a surprise visit to a bookstore in Salt Lake City to sign copies of her new book, surprising locals, and buying a few books for herself.
2 days ago
Thousands in southeastern Brazil are stranded and displaced after catastrophic floods submerged ent...
Garna Mejia

Tooele man among thousands stranded in Brazil due to ruinous floods

Thousands in southeastern Brazil are stranded and displaced after catastrophic floods submerged entire cities.
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