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A temperature inversion traps and fills Utah valley with thick smog as seen from Traverse Mountain ...
Mike Anderson, KSL TV

New State Standards Enacted To Keep Up With New EPA Standards, Reduce Pollution

The Utah Division of Air Quality board approved new standards, intended to help prevent harmful pm2.5 particulate pollution, and keep up with newer EPA regulations.
5 years ago
Members of the Utah National Guard are saying goodbye to their loved ones for a deployment that wi...
Felicia Martinez, KSL 5 TV

Cyber Soldiers Deploying For One Year To Maryland

Members of the Utah National Guard are saying goodbye to their loved ones for a deployment that will last more than a year.
5 years ago
Veterinarians offer steps to protect pets from the cold winter months. FILE - Photo by Maddie Meyer...
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Vets Offer Steps To Protect Pets During Winter

Experts have some tips on keeping our pets safe during the winter months.
5 years ago
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Initiative Would Pay Companies To Hire Workers In Rural Areas

The state's 2019 legislative session will kick off at the end of the month, and lawmakers are already proposing some interesting bills on Capitol Hill.
5 years ago
A person was hit and killed by a FrontRunner train in Orem, causing serious delays Wednesday mornin...
Caitlin Burchill, KSL 5 TV

Person Hit, Killed After Walking In Front Of FrontRunner Train

During a tragic day on the tracks, a person was hit by a FrontRunner train in Orem, and a vehicle crashed into a TRAX train in Salt Lake City.
5 years ago
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Kids Playing With Disconnected Phone Dial 911 At Least 30 Times

Police want to remind parents that disconnected cell phones can still dial 911.
5 years ago
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Man Arrested, Accused Of Biting Off Part Of Brother-In-Law’s Ear

Police in Davis County have arrested a man accused of biting off a part of his brother-in-law's ear.
5 years ago
Sen.-elect Mitt Romney said Tuesday in an op-ed published in The Washington Post that President Don...
Associated Press

Trump Answers Romney Criticism: ‘I Won Big, And He Didn’t’

Faced with biting public criticism from Republican Sen.-elect Mitt Romney, President Donald Trump pushed back Wednesday, reminding him that "I won big, and he didn't."
5 years ago
Ranchers are paying extra money to keep their livestock properly fed during the cold winter....
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Ranchers Working, Spending Extra To Help Livestock During Cold Winter

Ranchers have been working around the clock to make sure their livestock are as comfortable as possible, and it's costing them extra money.
5 years ago
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Andrew Adams, KSL TV

85-Year-Old Woman’s Shrine To Coca-Cola Spans 6 Decades

Her shrine to soda pop red is filled from floor to ceiling with Coca-Cola memorabilia—from antique advertisements, wall hangings and Christmas ornaments to a miniature car crafted from Coke cans.
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Alex Cabrero, KSL TV

Polar Plungers Look Forward To New Year’s

In Stansbury Park on New Year's Day, firefighters were only here because lots of people were getting ready to go into the water.
5 years ago
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Ashley Kewish

Veteran Reunites With Service Dog Lost For Six Days In Freezing Temperatures

On Tuesday a man working construction on a nearby storage facility about two miles away from the Arballo home found a dog matching Murphy’s description.
5 years ago
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Caitlin Burchill

New Mom Has First Utah New Year Baby in Ogden

Twenty-one minutes after the clock struck midnight on New Year’s Day, a North Salt Lake woman gave birth to the first Utah baby in 2019.
5 years ago
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Mike Anderson

Neighbors Concerned After Wanda Barzee Moves In Near Elementary School

Some people in one Salt Lake City neighborhood have concerns after Wanda Barzee moved into a halfway house just several blocks away from an Elementary School.
5 years ago
FILE - Brighton Ski Resort (Photo: Stuart Johnson, Deseret News)...
Jordan Ormond, KSL.com

Authorities Identify Skier Who Died At Brighton Resort

A 63-year-old man died Monday from injuries he sustained after hitting a tree at Brighton Resort.
5 years ago
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Caitlin Burchill, KSL TV

Family Reacts To Shooting Death Of St. George Father Of Four

Four young children will grow up without their father after the 34-year-old was gunned down outside a Washington County bar. Officials said Spencer Tafua was shot and killed in St. George over the weekend.
5 years ago
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Sam Penrod, KSL TV

New Laws In 2019 Include Online Sales Tax For Out-Of-State Purchases

The New Year always means new state laws and the ones that may affect you the most involves taxes. Beginning in 2019, when you buy online, you'll also be paying Utah sales tax.
5 years ago
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Mike Anderson, KSL TV

Fitness Fundraiser Benefits Logan Man Killed In Logan Crash

Community members have rallied to the side of a Cache County mother who lost her husband in a crash with a drowsy driver over the holidays.
5 years ago
Utah's new DUI law took effect Dec. 30....
Felicia Martinez, KSL 5 TV

Troopers Make 8 Arrests In 24 Hours After Utah’s New DUI Law

Troopers made eight arrests in the law's first 24 hours -- all of which had blood alcohol levels above the old .08 limit.
5 years ago
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Liesl Nielsen, KSL.com

Crashes, Slick Roads Causing Delays In Northern Utah

Crashes in the Salt Lake Valley and Park City are significantly slowing traffic as drivers navigate slick roads during the Monday morning commute.
5 years ago
Snowmobiles sit on the island in Strawberry Reservoir after ice fishers were rescued. Photo: Wasatc...
Ashley Kewish, KSL 5 TV

Man Helps Rescue Friends Who Fell Through Ice While On Snowmobiles

Three people fell through ice on a remote part of Strawberry Reservoir while approaching an island over the weekend.
5 years ago
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Man Hit, Killed While Crossing Street In Kearns

Police are investigating a deadly crash that happened late Sunday night in Kearns.
5 years ago
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Lt. Robin Heiden

Safe in 60: Make This A Safe New Year’s Eve Celebration

Whether you plan to ring in the New Year at a large celebration or a more intimate gathering, there are things to remember to stay safe.
5 years ago
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Tania Dean, KSL 5 TV

19-Year-Old Critically Hurt After Being Hit By A Wrong-Way Driver, DUI Suspected

A 19-year-old woman is in critical condition after her car was hit head-on by an SUV going the wrong way. The driver of the SUV was arrested on a number of charges, including investigation of DUI.
5 years ago

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