Child safety program aims to reach parents worldwide
Every six days a Utah child is run over in a driveway or parking lot. Four or five of them die every year, and that's what Utah has witnessed so far this year. A program called Spot the Tot aims to save more of those kids.
Instead of ticket, officer buys girl booster seat
A Michigan officer who pulled over a vehicle because a 5-year-old girl wasn't secured in a booster seat decided a ticket wouldn't cut it.
Mystery check in mailbox is a scam, fraud experts say
When KSL viewer Dirk Ewing received a mysterious check for $1,890, he knew something wasn't right and contacted the KSL Investigators. Turns out, the check was counterfeit and part of a pretty common international scheme.
How and why to forgive your spouse
Kim Giles, KSL.com Contributor |
posted Sep 29th - 6:58am
"My spouse has done some things that really bother me. I'm trying to forgive, but I can't seem to really get there." In this edition of LIFEadvice Coach Kim explains the challenges in forgiving past mistakes and gives some amazing tips for letting them go.
Crossing guard in fair condition; parents protest for change
A 70-year-old elementary school crossing guard was upgraded to fair condition Friday, one day after being struck by a car while on the job.
Day care center worker who served bleach is fired
An employee has been fired and a New Jersey day care center reopened Friday, one day after more than two dozen children and adults were accidentally served a mix of water and bleach.
Surge in SLC bank robberies linked to heroin addictions
Police attribute a dramatic uptick in bank robberies in the Salt Lake Valley to a heroin epidemic. More than 90 percent of the robberies are related to the cheap, highly addictive drug, Salt Lake City Police Chief Chris Burbank said Tuesday.
Parents warn of space heater danger after son almost dies
An 11-month-old boy overheated and nearly died because the space heater in his room never turned off, his parents said.
Salt Lake County moving forward with plans to unify 911 systems
The Salt Lake County Council made a big step toward better 911 services this week, voting to move ahead with unifying dispatch centers. It's a plan government leaders hope will help fix a dangerous problem.
Mother encourages CPR training after near-drowning of 4-year-old son
A drowning at the Cottonwood Heights Recreation Center Sunday hit
close to home for a Utah County mother, who is sharing her story so
other parents can learn from it.
Smith's launches shopping cart safety campaign
Salt Lake City-based retailer Smith's Food and Drug is launching a
campaign as part of National Safety Month to educate parents on how
to use shopping carts safely.
Bounce houses: What parents should know to avoid aerial accidents
A freak accident involving a bounce house
that
injured two children in Colorado is drawing
the
spotlight on the popular summertime rentals,
but those who rent out the inflatables say
renters need to use some common sense.
Red Cross app provides critical info during wildfire season
Have questions about wildfire safety? Look no
further than the American Red Cross Wildfire
app.
How forensic technology finds missing kids: A father's story
In August, Indica Huddleston vanished from her Alpine home but was
found and brought back safely more than a week later by FBI agents in
the Salt Lake Valley. Her father now says computer forensic technology
played a key role in her safe recovery.
Dangers of window-blind cords in spotlight after child's death
An Orem family is mourning the death of their
young daughter after
she was strangled by cords on window blinds
last week.
Father of 4 turns passion for running into racing empire
A Utah resident and father of four turned his
passion for running into a racing empire. With
the Red Rock Relay, The Dirty Dash and Color Me
Rad on his resume, Matt Ward is turning non-
runners into die-hard runners.
Sex traffickers targeting middle school students
Associated Press |
posted Mar 5th - 11:37am
A national conference reveals that middle school children are targeted as sex workers.
Protecting Utah's kids: 2 stories of sexual abuse and tips on preventing it
There are signs of grooming that parents should be aware of to empower their children to detect and report abuse.
SLC paramedics save baby with toy lodged in throat
Two Salt Lake City paramedics exhibited grace
under pressure over the
weekend when they saved the life of a 6-month-
old boy in what many
would consider an extremely stressful
situation.
Company recalls 16 varieties of cheese after death
Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press |
posted Feb 24th - 4:18pm
A Delaware company has recalled 16 varieties of cheese after some of the cheeses were linked to a death in California and illnesses in newborns.
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Don't Risk Your Child's Life by Leaving Them in the Car
Between 1998 and 2007, nearly 360 children died as a result of being left alone in a car. By leaving your children unattended in a vehicle for even a few minutes, you are needlessly risking their lives.
PREVENTION STEPS:
SAFETY FACTS:
More info call: 801-662-6580
or click HERE
Between 1998 and 2007, nearly 360 children died as a result of being left alone in a car. By leaving your children unattended in a vehicle for even a few minutes, you are needlessly risking their lives.
PREVENTION STEPS:
• Never leave your child unattended in a vehicle
• Make a habit of checking your vehicle before leaving it
• Keep a stuffed animal or other reminder next to you in the car as a cue that your child is with you
• If you see a child left alone in a car, contact the police or call 911
• Make a habit of checking your vehicle before leaving it
• Keep a stuffed animal or other reminder next to you in the car as a cue that your child is with you
• If you see a child left alone in a car, contact the police or call 911
SAFETY FACTS:
• 33% of children who die from being left in a hot car are
less than one year old
• Cracking your vehicle's windows has very little effect on its temperature
• When left in a hot vehicle, a child's body temperature can increase three to five times as fast as an adult's
• Children left unattended in a vehicle are at risk of being kidnapped
• Children left alone in a car can push buttons, disengage the brakes, put the car in gear or even leave the vehicle and walk away
• Cracking your vehicle's windows has very little effect on its temperature
• When left in a hot vehicle, a child's body temperature can increase three to five times as fast as an adult's
• Children left unattended in a vehicle are at risk of being kidnapped
• Children left alone in a car can push buttons, disengage the brakes, put the car in gear or even leave the vehicle and walk away
More info call: 801-662-6580
or click HERE
How to Prevent Driving Backovers in a Few Easy Steps
Every six days a Utah child is run over in a driveway or parking lot. Please remember to take a few simple steps before you back up.
PREVENTION STEPS:
MAJOR RISK FACTORS:
More info call: 801-662-6580
or click HERE
Every six days a Utah child is run over in a driveway or parking lot. Please remember to take a few simple steps before you back up.
PREVENTION STEPS:
• Before driving, check the street, driveway and area
around your vehicle
• Drivers of SUVs and trucks should be extra careful
• Children should be taught not to play in, under or around vehicles
• Supervise children when a driver is leaving the home
• Whenever possible, use current technology such as backup cameras and sensor devices
• Adjust driver's seat as high as needed to see clearly out of rear window
• Roll down windows to hear children
• Adjust side and rear mirrors to reduce blind zone
• Drivers of SUVs and trucks should be extra careful
• Children should be taught not to play in, under or around vehicles
• Supervise children when a driver is leaving the home
• Whenever possible, use current technology such as backup cameras and sensor devices
• Adjust driver's seat as high as needed to see clearly out of rear window
• Roll down windows to hear children
• Adjust side and rear mirrors to reduce blind zone
MAJOR RISK FACTORS:
• Children under 5 years of age
• High profile vehicles such as SUV's, vans and trucks
• Vehicles traveling in reverse
• Rushed and distracted drivers
• High profile vehicles such as SUV's, vans and trucks
• Vehicles traveling in reverse
• Rushed and distracted drivers
More info call: 801-662-6580
or click HERE
US Consumer Product Safety Commission
Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Fri, 25 Jan 2013 16:45:00 GMT
Mattress Cloud Recalls Mattresses Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
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Siemens Recalls Temperature and Humidity Sensors for Schools, Hospitals and Other Buildings Due to Fire Hazard
Tue, 22 Jan 2013 17:30:00 GMT
Implus Footcare Recalls Perfect Fitness Resistance Bands Due To Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Wal-Mart
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