Family Safety

FILE — police lights...
Carlysle Price

Elderly woman accuses her insurance broker of sexual assault

An elderly woman reported that her insurance broker committed sexual crimes against her. Police are concerned it may not be an isolated incident.
23 hours ago
First responders on the scene of the single vehicle crash that injured two people....
Carlysle Price

Special Needs Registry essential for first responder’s success

Cities across Utah are asking community members to register those who are at-risk or have special needs to provide information to emergency response agencies.
2 days ago
Brittany Bagdasarov's life changed for the better when she met two people. Her partner, Arman, who ...
Shara Park

Utah suicide survivor shares message of hope and healing on National 988 Day

With the love and support of a partner, Britttany Bagdasarov greets each day with gratitude and thankful to be alive.
7 days ago
Clothes at the Shein popup store in New York are seen here in 2022. Shein and Temu, two Chinese low...
Jordan Valinsky, CNN

US regulators want to investigate Shein and Temu over ‘deadly’ baby products

Shein and Temu, two Chinese low-cost e-commerce websites, are the target of a proposed investigation by the United States government for selling “deadly baby and toddler products.”
11 days ago
Vida Christian pictures with parents Julienne Christian and Scott Christian, after dispatchers help...
Dan Rascon

Springville City dispatchers help deliver two babies in less than two weeks

Two babies were delivered at home in less than two weeks. A real shocker for Springville City Dispatchers, who took those desperate calls for help from two different fathers.
12 days ago
Child safety advocates at Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital warn that they've seen an uptic...
Eric Cabrera, KSL NewsRadio

Experts share tips on how to spot a fake car seat

Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital’s child safety advocates are seeing an uptick of fake and counterfeit car seats coming through their doors. 
12 days ago
The Division of Child and Family Services building in Ogden. (KSL TV)...
Mike Anderson

DCFS: When to call for help if abuse is suspected

These cases are always very sensitive. It can be tough to tell from the outside looking in whether abuse is happening. That's why the Division of Child and Family Services doesn't want us having to take on that pressure.
17 days ago
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Ashley Fredde, KSL.com and Alex Cabrero, KSL TV

As the school year begins, parents are urged to speak to teens about dating violence

Police are asking parents to speak with their teens about abuse and educate themselves on the signs of it as the school year begins.
26 days ago
An American Red Cross van in Utah....
Alexander Campbell

After devastating floods, Red Cross will be surveying for damage

The American Red Cross of Utah announced Tuesday that it will be sending staff members to Fountain Green to conduct damage assessments.
26 days ago
FILE: Crossing guard Megan Sperry helps students across 2100 North in Lehi, a four-lane highway chi...
Shara Park

990 people hit during 2023-24 school year; Utahns urged to change bad driving behaviors

As six more school districts in Utah returned to school Tuesday, new data revealed that auto-pedestrian crashes during the traditional school year are on the rise.
26 days ago
SAN ANSELMO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 03: In this photo illustration, the Snapchat logo is displayed o...
Karah Brackin

Social media’s role in drug use, what parents can do

As students prepare to head back to school, the Drug Enforcement Administration, is warning parents about a troubling trend of fentanyl nationally, and here at home in Utah among school-aged kids. Checking your kids social media may be the answer.
1 month ago
Veterinarians advise pet owners to keep pets out of direct sunlight, and keep them hydrated. (KSL T...
Brianna Chavez

Reminders for pet owners as triple-digit heat continues

As the triple-digit heat continues, pet experts want pet owners to be mindful and cautious when going outside.
2 months ago
Two juveniles were suspected of starting a brush fire after throwing fireworks at a dry field. (Kay...
Carlysle Price

Kids throw fireworks lighting field, Officials urge fire safety

Fire officials asked parents to educate their children about firework danger after two minors reportedly shot fireworks into dry fields near homes Saturday night.
2 months ago
Northern Utah is now under Stage 1 Fire Restrictions because of the hot and dry conditions. (Mark W...
Alex Cabrero

Stage 1 fire restrictions now in place for Northern Utah

Northern Utah is now under Stage 1 Fire Restrictions because of the hot and dry conditions. That means no campfires outside of designated areas, no metal cutting or welding in dry areas, no smoking near vegetation, and especially this week, no fireworks on public lands.
2 months ago
Salt Lake City Fire Department hosted a heavy rescue competition to strengthen and protect communit...
Shelby Lofton

Salt Lake City Fire hosts inaugural heavy rescue competition for a good cause

Departments from across Utah, Los Angeles, and Orange County met on Salt Lake City Fire's turf to put their heavy rescue skills to the test.
3 months ago
Officials urge parents to follow Utah's regulations on the use of e-bikes, scooters and ATVs. (Lone...
Carlysle Price

Officials urge parents to follow e-bike regulations

The Lone Peak Police Department issued a reminder June 12 on regulations regarding the use of e-bikes, golf carts, and ATVs on streets, sidewalks and parks.
3 months ago
Officials advise property-owners on best fire-safety practices to avoid the spread of summer fires....
Mike Anderson

Weber firefighters gear up for busy season, help homeowners prepare

Weber Fire District officials said they expect an uptick in fires following the recent wet cycle, something they've already been seeing around the state. Firefighters said there are some things you can do to prepare to help prevent fires from damaging your home or cabin.
3 months ago
Officials urge people to stay away from high-running waters, and to implement systems to avoid floo...
Shelby Lofton

Safety and flood warnings near rivers, reservoirs hit capacity

Heavy snow two years in a row left reservoirs filled to the brim. Now, high temperatures are making rivers more active than usual. Here is how you can keep your home and family safe this summer.
3 months ago
A new playground is being installed Saturday at Taufer Park in Salt Lake City, and residents hope t...
Lindsay Aerts

Residents hope new Taufer Park area gets safety upgrades alongside new playground

 A new playground is being installed Saturday at Taufer Park in Salt Lake City, but some residents are still worried about crime, drug use, and homelessness in the area.
4 months ago
A yearling bull moose was found in a neighborhood in the foothills of Ogden. (Courtesy: Crey Maxey)...
Carlysle Price

Moose found on homeowner’s porch, what to do if this happens to you

A yearling bull moose was found on a homeowner's front porch Thursday and was safely relocated by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.
4 months ago
Counterfeit car seats can be difficult to spot...
Alex Cabrero

Four ways to figure out if you have a counterfeit car seat

There was no way Sydney Fryer was going to put her child in a counterfeit car seat.
6 months ago
FBI sextortion graphic...
Garna Mejia

Predators targeting more Utah teens with sextortion scams, FBI report says

Teen sextortion cases are on the rise across the nation and in Utah.
8 months ago
emergency lights...
Larry D. Curtis

Townhomes evacuated until carbon monoxide source found to be car idling in garage

In the midst of some Utah winter weather Wednesday night, up to six electrically heated townhomes were evacuated after high carbon monoxide readings were found, according to the Weber Fire District.
8 months ago
A church in Monroe Utah exposed people inside to carbon monoxide sickening more than 50 and sending...
Shelby Lofton

Recent Utah carbon monoxide scares are an important reminder to get furnaces checked

After a series of carbon monoxide scares in Utah the last few weeks, awareness and concern are growing as temperatures drop and furnaces are on full blast.
8 months ago

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