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How young is too young to own a firearm?

Andrew Adams  |  posted May 2nd - 6:03pm
How young is too young to have access to a firearm? That's what many people are asking after a 5-year-old boy accidentally shot his 2-year-old sister with a rifle he received as a birthday gift. For firearms instructors in Utah, it's not a simple question to answer.
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Governor says no to Snake Valley water-sharing agreement

Amy Joi O'donoghue  |  posted Apr 3rd - 11:00pm
Gov. Gary Herbert said Wednesday he'll not sign a controversial water-sharing agreement with Nevada, despite the pressure from Utah's neighbor and the threat of a lawsuit.
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Opinion: School safety is about more than just guns

Guy Bliesner, Ksl.com Contributor  |  posted Mar 17th - 6:49pm
The preoccupation with violent injuries and deaths at school distracts from the danger of injuries caused by other school activities.
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Are our kids more at risk than in the past? Are we?

Guy Bliesner, Ksl.com Contributor  |  posted Dec 27th - 8:01pm
With the 24-hour news cycle reporting on shootings in schools, theaters and malls, when you add in child abduction to the list it can seem like a post-apocalyptic movie out there. Is it really worse now than it has ever been? The statistics may surprise you.
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Utah schools discuss security measures in place for student protection

Richard Piatt and Mike Anderson  |  posted Dec 14th - 7:40pm
Endeavor Elementary shows their unique security design and Canyons District discusses previous active shooting training drill.
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Grandparents need help with modern child safety guidelines

Nadine Wimmer  |  posted Nov 12th - 7:02pm
With the holiday season approaching, many kids will be spending time at grandma and grandpa's house.Here's something to consider: A new survey by the American Academy of Pediatrics, most grandparents don't know the best practices that will keep your children safe.
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Unhealthy levels of radon gas detected in Draper; residents have no recourse

Mike Headrick and Linda Williams.  |  posted Nov 8th - 10:49pm
Unhealthy levels of radon gas have been detected in a Draper development. A KSL investigation discovered, it's an issue that has seeped through the cracks for nearly 25 years.
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What to do to keep your kids safe on Halloween

Guy Bliesner, Ksl.com Contributor  |  posted Oct 30th - 7:57pm
Recent events remind us again that the world is less safe for kids than it once was. With the coming of All Hallow's Eve and the annual migration of little spooks and goblins through our neighborhoods, what are the best ways to keep our kids safe?
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Kellogg's issues voluntary recall of cereal of mini-wheat cereals

Ksl.com  |  posted Oct 11th - 10:11pm
Breakfast cereal lovers listen up: a faulty manufacturing part may have left pieces of metal fragments in some Kellogg's brand cereals.
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Are you Ready? Memories of Calif. flood help Utahns prepare

Ken Fall and Peter Rosen  |  posted Oct 9th - 7:09pm
In the final part of our series "Are You Ready?" we look back at what Californians called the "Flood of the Century" nearly 50 years ago. Out of that experience, one Utahn turned a powerful lesson into a career focused on preparing others.
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Preparedness officials want Utahns ready for zombie apocalypse

Andrew Wittenberg  |  posted Oct 2nd - 8:09pm
When it comes to preparing for disaster, you have to be ready for just about anything — natural and unnatural. While it may sound a bit strange, local emergency preparedness experts say your preparation should account for a zombie apocalypse.
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'Smiles': the new designer drug that may be killing teens

Sandra Yi  |  posted Sep 25th - 6:23pm
A new designer drug known as "smiles" has made its way from Europe to the US. But don't let the name fool you. The drug is already being blamed for the death of two teens in the Midwest.
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AT&T Utah 'Pledge Day' highlights dangers of texting and driving

Devon Dolan  |  posted Sep 19th - 10:39pm
Gov. Gary Herbert asked Utahns Wednesday to put their cellphones down and give up texting while driving. It's part of AT&T's Don't Text and Drive Pledge Day in Utah, but the message may not be loud enough.
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Concussions and youth football: How big is the risk?

Mike Headrick  |  posted Aug 7th - 11:16pm
Over the past couple of years, there has been a lot of attention on former NFL players and the effects of concussions. That attention has since trickled down to the beginning stages of the game: pee-wee and high school football. So, how big is the risk when you sign your kid up for football?
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Concussions and youth football: How big is the risk?

Mike Headrick  |  posted Aug 7th - 11:16pm
Over the past couple of years, there has been a lot of attention on former NFL players and the effects of concussions. That attention has since trickled down to the beginning stages of the game: pee-wee and high school football. So, how big is the risk when you sign your kid up for football?
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Onion products recalled due to listeria concerns

Ksl.com  |  posted Jul 30th - 5:19pm
A Southern California grower has issued a recall of onion products it believes may have been contaminated by bacteria. Some of those onions have now made their way to Utah.
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Could more have been done to improve outcome of Aurora shooting?

Andrew Adams  |  posted Jul 23rd - 7:46pm
OPSGEAR founder and CEO David Burnell said Monday he doubted somebody with a gun could have diffused or altered the events at the Colorado Century 16 theater Friday, but he also believes the long odds of survival in a shooting rampage can be improved.
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Rattlesnake sightings abound in Layton foothills

Mike Anderson  |  posted Jul 23rd - 6:54pm
Rattlesnakes are causing a big scare for several neighborhoods along the Wasatch Front.
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Staying safe with sparklers and other fireworks

Ksl.com  |  posted Jul 3rd - 6:25pm
Most fireworks-related injuries in 2011 happened within 30 days of Independence Day, and sparklers were the No. 1 reason for those trips to the emergency room. Primary Children's Medical Center's Janet Brooks shares some facts and tips on keeping your family safe.
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VIDEO: Post-earthquake toilet sanitation

Joe Dougherty, Ksl.com Contributor  |  posted Apr 10th - 7:43pm
2011 marked the worst year on record for natural disasters in the United States. In each case, people lost access to a device we all have to use: the toilet. The Utah Division of Emergency Management's Joe Dougherty shows how to make one that will work even when water and sewer services stop.
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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:
• 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

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

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:
• 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

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

More info call: 801-662-6580
or click HERE
 
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