A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow as children and teachers huddled against winds up to 200 mph. At least 37 people were killed, and officials said the death toll was expected to rise.
Soldier goes undercover as MLB catcher to surprise daughter
Stephanie Grimes |
posted 12 minutes ago
A 9-year-old was surprised at a Tampa Bay Rays game last week when the catcher who caught her ceremonial first pitch turned out to be her father, home from Afghanistan after nearly two years.
Yahoo looks to regain its cool with Tumblr deal
After falling woefully out of fashion, Yahoo wants to be cool again while catering to the capitalistic demands of its shareholders. That goal led CEO Marissa Mayer to make a $1.1 billion bet on online blogging forum Tumblr in a risky acquisition that revolves around the vision and instincts of a 26-year-old entrepreneur who dropped out of high school to pursue his dream of bringing more beauty and creativity to the Internet.
30 years in prison for man who killed father after 'years of abuse'
Emiley Morgan |
posted May 20th - 5:28pm
Joseph Nance pleaded guilty to manslaughter for shooting and killing his father in a Kaysville motel. Prosecutors said they took a history of abuse into account when offering the plea deal.
Liquid mustard agent discovered in WW II munitions at Deseret Chemical Depot
Amy Joi O'donoghue |
posted May 20th - 4:40pm
Eleven rusty, World War II-era munitions containing blister agent were found in a remote section at Deseret Chemical Depot. The munitions were discovered during an environmental cleanup.
Thurl Bailey named ambassador to refugees in Utah
Former Utah Jazz player Thurl Bailey is taking his talents to Utah's refugee community.
Orem man gets life without parole for stabbing death of girlfriend
Steven Gray was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole in the October killing of his girlfriend, Jennifer Brackenbury. The woman had apparently been stabbed more than 40 times when her body was found.
5 best ongoing jokes on 'Arrested Development'
John Clyde |
posted May 20th - 3:16pm
Hey, brother. Here are five of the best recurring jokes on "Arrested Development" to help get you ready for the release of season four this Sunday.
Police say man hit 6-year-old with baseball bat
Pat Reavy |
posted May 20th - 2:24pm
A man was arrested after allegedly chasing his son with a baseball bat and hitting him.
Parents say health clinic killed girl to harvest organs
Stephanie Grimes |
posted May 20th - 1:38pm
The parents of an 8-year-old English girl are demanding answers after the girl was allegedly injected with a mysterious liquid at an Indian health clinic, dying only seconds after the injection.
Have You Seen This? Pinging the pong 2
John Clyde |
posted May 20th - 1:19pm
A year ago we got a great video of some Lone Peak High students pulling off some amazing ping-pong trick shots. The group is at it again with bigger tricks, this time involving swimming pools and rope swings.
Dwyane Wade goes to prom; Soccer toddler steals the show
Dwyane Wade goes to prom with a persistent high school senior. A toddler steals the show following Chelsea's soccer season. A 16-year-old skateboarder landed the first ever 1080 on the X Games MegaRamp.
Prosecutors weigh death penalty for man accused of shooting 5-month-old son
Sam Penrod |
posted May 20th - 12:35pm
The American Fork father accused of shooting and killing his infant son returned to court Monday morning.
2 arrested at SLC airport after leaving loaded guns in luggage
Pat Reavy |
posted May 20th - 11:52am
Two more loaded guns were discovered in passenger luggage by TSA screeners at the Salt Lake City International Airport.
1926 film footage shows London in color
Stephanie Grimes |
posted May 20th - 11:48am
Color film footage of London in the 1920s has come to light recently, showing a city vastly different from the one Londoners and tourists are used to seeing.
100 Deadliest Days, and how you can help keep your teen safe
Rolayne Fairclough, Ksl.com Contributor |
posted May 20th - 11:37am
This month, Utah's new teen cell phone ban law went into effect, banning teen drivers from using their cell phones while driving. Coupled with the existing anti-texting law, this cell phone ban will provide a safer and more distraction-free environment for teen drivers. And it could not have come at a better time.
Ask a cop: A bunch of questions answered, some seriously
Officer Anonymous |
posted May 20th - 11:24am
Have you ever wanted to ask a cop a question but have been too afraid or had warrants? Well now is your chance through the safety of the Internet. Ask away and I will try to answer them with a degree of seriousness. Send questions to askacop@ksl.com.
Explosion on moon was bright enough to see with the naked eye
David Self Newlin |
posted May 20th - 11:07am
For about a second early in the morning on May 17, anyone who happened to be looking contemplatively at the moon, even without a telescope, would have been able to see a massive explosion ten times the size of any seen before in the last decade.
Probe of Logan hospital Taser death delayed
Associated Press |
posted May 20th - 10:45am
Weber County prosecutors say they still haven't received the autopsy they need to determine whether charges should be filed in the death of a man who was Tasered at a Logan hospital four months ago.
High court to weigh in on legislative prayers
Mark Sherman, Associated Press |
posted May 20th - 9:59am
The Supreme Court said Monday it will hear a new case on the intersection of religion and government in a dispute over prayers used to open public meetings.
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