Family Safety
Jed Boal
Creek clearing is underway in Salt Lake to minimize threat of flooding
Many Utah communities are working proactively to minimize flooding that may happen when the snowmelt runoff really gets going in the next couple of months.5 days ago
Mike Anderson
Fentanyl use on the rise in Box Elder County
Police in Box Elder County say fentanyl is hitting their community hard as overdoses and deaths have gone up in recent months.6 days ago
Dan Rascon
Dozens of life-saving rescues in one week by Department of Public Safety
A record number of life saving rescues in one week for two chopper crews with the Utah Department of Public Safety.6 days ago
Karah Brackin
Officials warn of slick conditions following massive winter storm
Crews are working to clear roads, but even those that appear to be cleared may be covered in ice.1 month ago
Mike Anderson
Parents rushed to Taylorsville High School after shots fired in parking lot
Parents rushed to Taylorsville High School after shots were fired in the parking lot, despite alerts asking them to stay away from the area.2 months ago
Shelby Lofton
Police urging safety conversations after a series of kidnappings
As authorities investigate a series of kidnappings, police say it's critical we talk to our children about safety often.2 months ago
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Karah Brackin
Traffic deaths declined slightly in 2022, most were men
On Thursday, UDOT and the Department of Public Safety released the preliminary 2022 traffic fatality numbers. Preliminary reports showed there were 320 lives lost on Utah roads from Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 2022.3 months ago
Katija Stjepovic
Using child safety seats the correct way
As Utahns pick up the normal routine of heading back to work and taking the kids to school, the Utah Department of Public Safety reminded parents how to make sure kids are buckled up safely in cars.3 months ago
AUBRI WUTHRICH
Utah firework safety for New Year’s celebrations
Fireworks are a great way to ring in the New Year, but it is always good to know how and when to safely use them.3 months ago
Andrew Adams
Neighborhood concerned after bullet goes through home walls
A gunshot through an upstairs window in Saratoga Springs was concerning to more than just one family Friday as others in the Hawks Landing and Fox Hollow neighborhoods said this had happened before and were asking for help so it didn’t happen again.4 months ago
Brooke Williams and Shara Park, KSL TV
High winds, heavy snow warning for ‘hazardous conditions’ Friday morning
A heavy snow storm is expected to move in overnight, bringing several inches Friday morning.4 months ago
Lauren Steinbrecher
Advocates share message after 3-year-old kills self with unsecured gun
A toddler got ahold of a gun and shot himself, and gun violence prevention advocates are worried.4 months ago
Parija Kavilanz, CNN Business
Dangerous, recalled toys are still on sale
Toys are still for sale despite being recalled for safety hazards.4 months ago
Karah Brackin
Students escape house fire in Provo; fire crews stress caution during holidays
Firefighters responded to house fires in Salt Lake and Utah counties Thursday morning, including one that initially trapped some BYU students.4 months ago
Brooke Williams
Up to $4,300 offered for Utahns to replace wood stove, fireplace heating
Wood stove and fireplace conversion project opens registration soon for eligible residents to receive financial compensation to upgrade their home heating systems.5 months ago
Brooke Williams
Chicken patties recalled due to possible ‘foreign matter contamination’
Foster Farms issued a recall on approximately 148,000 pounds of fully cooked, frozen chicken patty products that possibly contain "hard clear pieces of plastic," according to the FSIS.5 months ago
Brooke Williams
3-year-old lost in wilderness overnight found safe Saturday morning
A 3-year-old boy went missing Friday night and was found on a hillside Saturday morning.5 months ago
Andrew Adams
Human-triggered avalanche in Little Cottonwood prompts warning
Barely through the first major winter storm of the season to hit the mountains of the Wasatch Front, avalanche forecasters are already warning about the potential avalanche risk following a human-triggered avalanche in Little Cottonwood Canyon Sunday.5 months ago
Karah Brackin
Utah’s deer open season begins with storm, DWR encourages great outdoors
A ride-along with Utah Division of Wildlife Resources gives exclusive tips and insights as hunting season opens.5 months ago
Brooke Williams
Avoid hitting deer this migration season
Tips to avoid hitting deer and wildlife on the roads when light is low.5 months ago
Tamara Vaifanua
Importance of good hygiene and sanitation after a natural disaster
When we talk about emergency preparedness, a lot of us probably haven’t thought about hygiene and sanitation.10 months ago
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL TV
Be Ready Utah: how to prevent potential hazards in your home
You may not realize the number of serious safety hazards lurking around your home, here are ways to prevent these hazards from becoming emergencies.10 months ago
SALLY HO and GARANCE BURKE Associated Press
Are you ready for an algorithm that screens families for child neglect?
Child welfare officials in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, the cradle of Mister Rogers' TV neighborhood and the icon's child-centric innovations, are using an algorithm to support agency workers as they make decisions meant to protect children from neglect. The AP identified several concerns about the technology, including questions about its reliability and its potential to harden racial disparities in the child welfare system.11 months ago
