Shelby Lofton

Salt Lake water officials say there’s ‘no danger’ to drinking water after chemicals found in city wells

During a recent federal water sampling program, Salt Lake City officials discovered PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” in two of the city's more than twenty groundwater wells.
2 months ago

Playground fall survivor shares recovery story; expert explains safety guidelines

Following the death of a Tooele boy on his school playground, some Utah families are reevaluating how safe outdoor equipment is.
2 months ago

New lawsuit claims there was inadequate playground mulch at school when 8-year-old boy died

The parents of a boy who died after he fell from a slide at Rose Springs Elementary School are suing the Tooele School District.
2 months ago

Stansbury Park store employees, locals rally together to help stranded farmers

The Tooele County community came to the rescue of a couple of strangers Saturday night.
2 months ago

Two people dead in a workplace shooting, Salt Lake City police say

Salt Lake City police said two people have died in a workplace shooting Sunday afternoon.
2 months ago

Utah family chooses Leap Day for their daughter’s birthday

A Utah family celebrated the birth of their new baby girl who was born on a day that only comes every four years.
2 months ago

How to find a legitimate and qualified mental health professional

A bill that would have regulated life coaching in Utah has hit a wall, and that has experts concerned for families seeking help.
2 months ago

Expert breaks down how far someone can legally go to protect their Utah property

A tense interaction between a snowboarder and a Brighton man has started conversation on Utah's trespassing laws, and now an expert is weighing in.
2 months ago

Utah Avalanche Center opens new rescue skills training park close to Salt Lake City

The Utah Avalanche Center opened a new beacon training park at Pinebrook on Sunday, the closest park to Salt Lake City.
2 months ago

Life coaching regulations under consideration following Hildebrandt case

A bill regulating life coaching programs in Utah is on hold to give the Utah Division of Professional Licensing more time to study the profession.
2 months ago

Long-term therapy expected for Ruby Franke, Jodi Hildebrandt’s young victims

After their mother, Ruby Franke, and previous counselor Jodi Hildebrandt were sentenced for aggravated child abuse, it's expected the Franke children will need long-term therapy to heal from the trauma they've endured.
2 months ago

Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt to be sentenced Tuesday, possible for victims to speak

Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt will be sentenced on Tuesday after they each pleaded guilty to four counts of aggravated child abuse.
2 months ago

2 people avoid serious injury after their vehicle goes off the highway in Little Cottonwood Canyon

Unified Police say two adult males avoided serious injury Sunday night after the vehicle they were riding in slid off the highway in Little Cottonwood Canyon.
3 months ago

The Boob Bus’s mission is to improve Utah’s mammogram rate

A high number of Utah women don't get mammograms and a genetic counselor at the University of Utah is trying to change that.
3 months ago

Utah’s Tracy Aviary creating love stories for endangered kea, who like to choose life partners

Tracy Aviary is protecting an endangered species by cultivating pairs of lovebirds, the Kea bird.
3 months ago

Utah family business made flag featured at Super Bowl

A family-owned business in Sandy made it to the international stage. 
3 months ago

BYU psychologist explains impact of controversial post on teen student-athlete

The parents of the 16-year-old girl at the center of a controversial social media post about her appearance told KSL they expect this situation will impact their daughter for some time.
3 months ago

Parents of female student-athlete at the center of controversy call on school board member to resign

The parents of a female student-athlete are calling on board member Natalie Cline to resign after she posted insinuating their daughter was a boy, yielding hateful comments.
3 months ago

‘It’s pretty irregular’: Bountiful hit by multiple water leaks

Some people living in Bountiful went without running water for more than a day and a half.
3 months ago

‘We should all be concerned’: Gov. Cox details trip to US-Mexico border

After a trip to the southern border with 14 other Republican governors, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox detailed his experience in Texas, calling the border crisis a public safety issue.
3 months ago

Survey results show what Utahns think and know about domestic violence, sexual assault and harassment

The Utah Women & Leadership Project surveyed men and women statewide to gather data on their perceptions, attitudes, and beliefs surrounding issues that especially impact women.
3 months ago

Salt Lake City Fire Department launches e-bike team at the airport

In collaboration with the Salt Lake City International Airport, the Salt Lake City Fire Department is rolling out a new team to respond to emergencies.
3 months ago

Parents express concern about sending students back to school after carbon monoxide exposures

Some families at Canyon View Middle School said they haven't yet decided if they will send their student back to school Wednesday when in-person classes resume.
3 months ago

Avalanche expert explains how to measure slope angles

Experts are advising Utahns to stick to slopes that are 30 degrees or less while avalanche danger remains high in most of the state's canyons.
4 months ago