Family Safety
Mike Anderson
Domestic violence program focuses on healing offenders
My Auntie's House is a residential domestic violence program that focuses on healing the offenders and bringing families back together.1 month ago
Sam Herrera
Practice kitchen safety to avoid a fire this Thanksgiving, Red Cross says
Thanksgiving cooking safety should be top of mind, according to the Red Cross. Thanksgiving has more home cooking fires than any other day.2 months ago
Brian Carlson
South Jordan encouraging homeowners to purchase gas detectors after deadly blast
Inspections have wrapped up on the scene of last week's deadly home explosion in South Jordan, and the area is deemed safe. Now city officials are focused on trying to prevent another tragedy like this from happening again.2 months ago
Karah Brackin
Utah celebrates 50th Anniversary of WIC, which has helped countless families in need
Helping thousands of young mothers and children: The Utah Department of Health and Human Services, (DHHS), is celebrating a milestone anniversary.4 months ago
Darby Sparks
Canyons School District asks students stop reposting unsubstantiated threat on social media
Students within the Canyons School District are continuously resharing a previously debunked school shooting threat rather than reporting it, causing a cycle of fear throughout the community and administration.4 months ago
Carlysle Price
School district asks people report threats on SafeUT, avoid spreading panic over hoax
A hoax school safety threat was widely spread on social media. Officials are now asking people to report threats on the SafeUt app, to avoid mass panic4 months ago
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.4 months ago
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.4 months ago
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.4 months ago
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.”4 months ago
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.4 months ago
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.4 months ago
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.5 months ago
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.5 months ago
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.5 months ago
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.5 months ago
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.6 months ago
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.6 months ago
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.7 months ago
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.7 months ago
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.7 months ago
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.8 months ago
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.8 months ago
