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Feds say ‘sexually hostile culture’ persists in USU football program
The U.S. Department of Justice has found Utah State University in “substantial noncompliance” with a longstanding agreement to better respond to sexual misconduct.3 days ago
A Utah athlete’s arrest, a coach’s firing, and the strict rules for reporting student misconduct
When a player’s accused of assault, how should coaches respond? The KSL Investigators examine the responsibility to report.20 days ago
When toxins come home from work and family members get sick, who’s responsible?
Safety measures like hard hats go a long way on the job. But what about hazards you take home with you? KSL investigates who’s responsible when loved ones get sick from toxins in the workplace.2 months ago
Utah lawmakers pass ‘Om’s Law,’ focused on child safety in custody decisions
Utah lawmakers gave final passage to bill requiring judges to consider evidence of domestic violence raised in child custody cases.7 months ago
Judge rules public gets to see Utah attorney general’s work calendar
A judge sided with KSL, finding the Utah Attorney General’s work calendar is a record the public has a right to see.7 months ago
Utah bill would boost penalties for DV offenders violating gun restrictions
A Utah legislative proposal seeks to keep guns out of the equation once there's a history of domestic violence or threats.7 months ago
Spirited away: Police in Utah say booze bandits stole up to $30k in top-shelf bottles
Authorities say they need help getting to the bottom of a high-end liquor theft in Salt Lake City. And it’s not the only time a crew has made off with luxury bottles in recent months.8 months ago
Fake calls, real consequences: The public safety impact of ‘swatting’
Face criminal harassment calls aren’t just crimes, police say. They’re also an immense drain on emergency resources. The KSL investigators report on 'swatting,' the trend which has local law enforcement and the FBI concerned.1 year ago
Why you won’t be able to watch live during Lori Vallow Daybell’s trial in Idaho
The only way to get a live glimpse of the big moments and the subtle reactions during Lori Vallow Daybell’s trial is to snag a seat in the Ada County Courthouse. Legal experts tell KSL what that means for transparency and a fair trial.1 year ago
Will Utah’s Legislature chip in to help overwhelmed domestic violence programs?
Utah groups serving victims of domestic violence say they are already stretched to meet the need — and anticipate greater demand under a Utah bill which would refer more victims to shelters.2 years ago
When home isn’t safe: Experts see patterns, potential warning signs in family shootings
In Utah and on a national level, mass shootings mostly happen at home. While it’s not always possible to predict this type of violence, experts tell the KSL Investigators certain behaviors may predict future violence.2 years ago
5 things to know about Utah’s new top federal prosecutor
Utah has a new top cop at the federal level.2 years ago
Police restraint under scrutiny after deaths of 2 Utahns held face-down in handcuffs
Utah banned police from using knee-on-neck chokeholds following the death of George Floyd in Minnesota. But another tactic is drawing new scrutiny. The KSL Investigators examine police use of prone restraint.2 years ago
Amid increase in youth shooting deaths, Utah pediatricians push for tougher gun laws
The number of Utah children and teens killed by gunfire reached a record high in 2020, in part because of a spike in homicides. Two Utah pediatricians are calling on the state to pass what they see as solutions to the troubling trend.2 years ago
Before child porn arrest, lawyer retired from Utah AG’s Office amid allegations of misconduct
An internal review by the Utah Attorney General's Office sustained a 2020 report of misconduct against Gary Bell, then a lawyer in its child welfare division. But the office isn’t saying whether his recent arrest and the probe are related.2 years ago
Conferences pull out of Utah in protest of abortion and transgender sports bans
A research organization won’t hold its planned conference in Salt Lake City later this year because of Utah laws banning most abortions and barring transgender girls from school sports.2 years ago
Is it time for Utah to toughen its distracted driving law?
Distracted driving played a role in more than 2,300 crashes in Utah this year, killing a total of seven people. Both a longtime Utah lawmaker and a first-time candidate for state Senate say tougher enforcement is overdue.2 years ago
Utahn working with DEA sought to tip off suspect about wiretap, but not for obvious reasons
A "well-respected," longtime interpreter working on drug cases in Utah admitted he warned a suspect’s girlfriend about a wiretap in order to lighten his own workload. The leak cost him his job.2 years ago
The overdose-reducing drug doctors say more of us should have on hand
It can fit in your pocket and save a life. After overdose deaths from opioids climbed during the pandemic, medical workers and advocates are spreading the word about naloxone.2 years ago
Speeding over 100 mph? Be ready to pay up, troopers say
After a pandemic spike in fatal crashes, Utahns with a lead foot now face heftier fees and a possible criminal charge under a new state law that took effect in May. Troopers cited 70 motorists for reckless driving, a misdemeanor, in the first month.2 years ago
Did ‘poison pill’ in state’s opioid settlement leave money on the table for one Utah county?
More than $266 million from Johnson & Johnson and three major drug distributors will flow to Utah under a settlement resolving claims they fueled the opioid epidemic. But as the KSL Investigators have learned, one critic fears the state’s strategy ultimately cost us millions.2 years ago
Community gardens at Utah hospitals help nurture good health, a sense of belonging
Three gardens at the Intermountain Healthcare hospitals in Orem, Fillmore and Park City are designed to help boost mental and physical health for community members, employees and others.2 years ago
Teen treatment: Advice for parents seeking residential treatment options
Utah's $400 million troubled teen industry is facing renewed scrutiny as more than two dozen former residents allege mistreatment and abuse in a new lawsuit.3 years ago
