Just two weeks ago, an 11-year-old boy from St. George was attacked by three rottweilers.
He had injuries over his entire body, including bites so deep doctors could see muscle.
Tornadoes slam Plains, Midwest; 1 dead in Okla.
When Lindsay Carter heard on the radio that a violent storm was approaching her rural Oklahoma neighborhood, she gathered her belongings and fled. When she returned, there was little left of the community Carter had called home.
7 stories you missed this weekend
Ksl.com |
posted 28 minutes ago
We've put together a few of the bigger local stories from the weekend that you may have missed. Click the headlines to read the full story.
Cooking oil made from algae? Research shows possibilities
Paul Nelson |
posted 58 minutes ago
Researchers at Utah State University think they may have found a new and healthy form of cooking oil extracted from a plant you might not expect.
Tornadoes level homes in Okla., 1 dead
Authorities say a tornado that severely damaged a mobile home park southeast of Oklahoma City killed a 79-year-old man whose body was found in an open area of the neighborhood.
The problem with the insecurites all mothers have
Arianne Brown, Ksl.com Contributor |
posted May 19th - 7:28pm
The other day, a friend of mine posted a statement that so many women (myself included) can relate to ... being insecure. Too often, we women feel insecure around each other, and it is time we all stopped.
Alaska volcano shoots ash 15,000 feet into the air
One of Alaska's most restless volcanoes shot an ash cloud 15,000 feet into the air Friday in an ongoing eruption that is visible for miles when the weather allows.
70 years later, firefighters honor fallen heroes of Victory Theater Fire
Salt Lake firefighters honored the three who were killed and 12 injured during the Victory Theater fire in a memorial ceremony, 70 years after the structure was destroyed by fire.
Mass. man gets first of next-gen 'bionic' hands
Ally Donnelly, Nbc News |
posted May 19th - 5:59pm
Using two hands to throw a football is new for Mike Benning. When he was 14, the Scituate, Mass. man had an aggressive form of cancer that forced doctors to amputate his arm below the elbow.
Utah sees decrease in greenhouse gas emmissions since 2000
Amy Joi O'donoghue |
posted May 19th - 3:51pm
Greenhouse gas emissions over a decade-long period were analyzed by the U.S. Energy Administration, which shows a state-by-state inventory. The majority of states, including Utah, had a decrease in tons emitted from 2000 to 2010.
Evanston police shoot, kill man who allegedly fired rifle around town
Sandra Yi and David Self Newlin |
posted May 19th - 2:42pm
Police have released information about an officer-involved shooting that left one man dead after a series of shootings and a short high speed chase Saturday afternoon.
VIDEO: Audi S5 is a close relative to Iron Man's ride
Tony Stark drives an Audi R8 in "Iron Man 3." We get to test a close relative of the R8: the S5. It's a little less power, a lot less money.
Small Fla. city wonders who won Powerball jackpot
Some lucky person walked into a Publix supermarket in suburban Florida over the past few days and bought a ticket now worth an estimated $590.5 million _ the highest Powerball jackpot in history.
Three people in critical condition after car accident on I-80
Five people injured after Tooele car accident on 1-80 around mile marker 88
Refugee woman from the Congo finds friends, new life in Utah
A refugee woman from Congo has started a new life in Utah, and shares her story of survival with her new friends and neighbors to offer them hope.
White House insists Obama was not involved in IRS
A top White House adviser insisted Sunday that President Barack Obama learned the Internal Revenue Service had targeted tea party groups only "when it came out in the news" while Republicans continued to press the administration for more answers.
WVC Police assure Latino leaders that dismissed cases not tied to racial profiling
Marjorie Cortez |
posted May 19th - 10:30am
Latino leaders and representatives of West Valley City describe meeting on dismissal of narcotics cases as a "constructive" exchange. Both have pledged to help improve community relations.
6 transported to hospital after 3-car accident on SR-73
Faith Heaton Jolley |
posted May 19th - 9:25am
A pickup truck driving in the wrong lane caused a three vehicle accident that sent six people to the hospital Saturday night and closed SR-73 for several hours.
Sunday Edition: West Valley police, John Swallow, and Utah's caucus
Richard Piatt |
posted May 19th - 9:00am
District Attorney and a defense attorney will join us to explain how they are going to handle all of the West Valley Police Department's dismissed cases. Plus, a steady stream of allegations have drenched Utah Attorney General John Swallow's office. And, rumblings in the GOP over a possible change to Utah's caucus system.
Tooele boy injured after falling out of window
Pat Reavy |
posted May 19th - 8:48am
A 7-year-old boy fell 10 to 12 feet out of a window in Tooele County Saturday.
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