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Car fleeing from police in southern Utah crashes, driver killed

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Apr 21st - 11:47am

A man fleeing from police in southern Utah early Wednesday was killed when the stolen vehicle he was driving rolled and he was ejected, according to police.

Salt Lake City is moving to ranked-choice voting this fall

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Apr 21st - 11:22am

Ranked-choice voting will get its largest test yet in Utah this fall.

2 Sandy elementary schools robbed of computers, electronics

Dan Rascon, KSL TV  |  Posted Apr 21st - 10:49am

Sandy City police launched a search for the burglars who broke into two elementary schools and stole some valuable electronic equipment and other supplies.

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Traveling to Hawaii takes careful planning during COVID-19

Amy Iverson, Deseret News  |  Posted Apr 21st - 10:43am

Planning a trip to the Aloha State any time soon means quite a bit of work. Here's a breakdown of everything you need to do to make your vacation headache-free.

Woman critically injured in head-on crash caused by wrong-way driver dies, police confirm

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Apr 21st - 10:22am

A woman critically injured in a crash that police say was caused by a wrong-way driver on the freeway has passed away from her injuries.

US launches probe of Minneapolis police after Chauvin conviction

Sarah N. Lynch and Jan Wolfe, Reuters  |  Posted Apr 21st - 10:00am

The U.S. Justice Department on Wednesday launched a sweeping civil investigation into policing practices in Minneapolis following a jury's verdict that former city police officer Derek Chauvin murdered George Floyd.

Spam robocallers up 56% over previous year

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL TV  |  Posted Apr 21st - 9:33am

If spam calls seem out of control to you, you are far from being alone. Utahns received over 35 million robocalls last month according to the YouMail Robocall Index – that's a robocall every 13.1 seconds.

This Utah nurse saved her child's life from choking and is now on a mission to educate parents across the world

Lauren Bennett, KSL.com  |  Posted Apr 21st - 9:02am

Choking is the fourth leading cause of accidental death in young children. Shannon Tripp has made it her mission to educate parents and change that statistic.

'Cold': How man was convicted of rape without Joyce Yost appearing to testify

Dave Cawley, KSL Podcasts  |  Posted Apr 21st - 8:44am

In a case of he-said-she-said, who is a judge or jury to believe when "she" isn't actually there to say anything?

Police: Man followed boy walking home from school, tried to get the boy to go with him

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Apr 21st - 8:10am

An Ogden man has been arrested for investigation of attempted child kidnapping after police say he followed a boy walking home from school and tried to convince the boy to go with him.

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Mix and match flooring: How to make it work

Giant Carpet One  |  Posted Apr 21st - 8:00am

You might want to mix and match flooring around your home. If that's the case, an eclectic and stylish mix is certainly possible—just make sure you follow a few ground rules.

Hitting latest vaccine milestone, Biden pushes shots for all

Zeke Miller, Associated Press  |  Posted Apr 21st - 7:42am

The United States is set to meet President Joe Biden's latest vaccine goal of administering 200 million coronavirus shots in his first 100 days in office as the White House steps up efforts to inoculate the rest of the public.

Utah Rep. Burgess Owens says comparing Georgia voting law to Jim Crow is an insult

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Apr 21st - 7:03am

Utah Republican Rep. Burgess Owens says it is "absolutely outrageous" for President Joe Biden and Democrats to compare legalized segregation to the new Georgia voting law.

Charges: Utah man who lied about putting down dog charged with felony

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Apr 21st - 6:26am

A southern Utah man originally charged with just an infraction because of an animal violation now faces a second-degree felony for allegedly lying in court that he had shot and killed his dog.

'Justice for George Floyd': Utah leaders, advocates celebrate Chauvin murder conviction

Ashley Imlay and Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Updated Apr 20th - 11:19pm

After a jury convicted former police officer Derek Chauvin of murder in the death of George Floyd, Utah leaders and advocates celebrated but said there was more work to be done.

Clearfield repair shop owner hopes someone can identify burglar who stole tools, damaged truck

Andrew Adams, KSL TV  |  Posted Apr 20th - 10:25pm

A repair shop owner in Clearfield hoped someone would be able to identify a suspected burglar who he said stole thousands of dollars in tools and took a high-end truck for a joyride.

6 taken to the hospital following fiery head-on collision in Kane County

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Updated Apr 20th - 10:20pm

Six people were transported to the hospital Tuesday after two vehicles collided head-on and burst into flames on U.S. 89 in Kane County, the Utah Highway Patrol said.

Jury finds Derek Chauvin guilty of murder and manslaughter in George Floyd case

Amy Forliti, Stephen Groves and Tammy Webber, Associated Press  |  Updated Apr 20th - 9:56pm

Derek Chauvin's bail was immediately revoked and he was led away with his hands cuffed behind his back. Sentencing will be in two months.

USU space lab gets $5.7M to calibrate next-gen climate science tool

Dan Bammes, KSL NewsRadio  |  Posted Apr 20th - 9:53pm

The space lab at Utah State University won a $5.7 million contract from NASA to calibrate the Libera system, which will measure how much energy comes to the Earth from the sun and how much of that goes back into space.

2 people killed when Jeep rolls off cliff near Moab

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Posted Apr 20th - 9:28pm

Two men were killed after their Jeep rolled off a cliff's edge Saturday on the Moab Rim Jeep Trail, the Utah Highway Patrol said Tuesday.

A balanced diet: What it is — and what it's not

Danielle Billat, KSL.com Contributor  |  Posted Apr 20th - 8:57pm

Have you ever wondered what a balanced diet is? Here are four simple principles to help you begin your journey to create a more balanced diet.

'We must all actively work toward change': Utah Jazz, sports world offer reactions to verdict in Derek Chauvin trial

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Apr 20th - 8:38pm

Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith and All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell were among the dozens of sports figures and leagues to react to Tuesday's guilty verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin in Minnesota.

Have You Seen This? Giant lizard climbs shelves at 7-Eleven

John Clyde, KSL.com Contributor  |  Posted Apr 20th - 8:01pm

This video won't interest you. That is unless a giant lizard climbing a shelf in a 7-Eleven interests you. Then in that case, you're really going to like this video.

Governor, lawmakers laud 'equity' bills aimed at homelessness, housing, immigration

Katie McKellar, Deseret News  |  Posted Apr 20th - 7:02pm

Gov. Spencer Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson joined several lawmakers on Tuesday in Salt Lake City to ceremonially sign six bills all aimed at "equity" by dealing with hunger, homelessness, immigration, housing affordability and language barriers.

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How thorough were the COVID-19 vaccine trials?

Audrey Stevenson, Phd, Mph, Msn, Fnp-bc  |  Posted Apr 20th - 7:00pm

With these vaccines prioritized and all-hands-on-deck with unlimited money and resources, they were able to be developed faster, but no steps were skipped. They were merely streamlined.

Super League collapses after the 6 English clubs withdraw

Rob Harris, Associated Press  |  Updated Apr 20th - 6:22pm

The Super League collapsed before a ball was kicked in the European breakaway competition after being abandoned by the six English clubs, leaving the Spanish and Italian participants stranded.

Woman's condition improves day after wrong-way freeway crash; driver facing criminal charges

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Updated Apr 20th - 6:15pm

A woman who sustained life-threatening injuries after a wrong-way driver hit two vehicles in the eastbound lanes of I-215 Monday night is improving a day after the crash, according to law enforcement officers. The wrong-way driver is facing several criminal charges.

Police arrest man accused of using skateboard to 'discipline' dogs

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Apr 20th - 5:18pm

A man accused of assaulting his dogs with his skateboard was arrested Monday by Lehi police.

Coachman's restaurant calls it quits after nearly 60 years in Salt Lake City

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Apr 20th - 4:46pm

A popular Salt Lake City restaurant is shutting down after nearly six decades to make way for new development in the city's Liberty Wells neighborhood.

Apple targets remote workers with new iPad Pro, slim iMacs using own chips

Stephen Nellis, Reuters  |  Updated Apr 20th - 4:25pm

Apple announced a line of slim iMac computers and iPads with higher-quality video that use its own processors, as it speeds its migration away from Intel and caters to a work-from-home world.

Study finds 1 in 5 Weber County children face food insecurity, higher than statewide rate

Ashley Imlay, KSL.com  |  Posted Apr 20th - 3:34pm

A first-of-its-kind study in Weber County found that food insecurity in the area has increased since 2018, with children there more likely to suffer from hunger than those throughout the rest of the state.

Teen accused of shooting, killing Ogden grocer could face more charges, state says

Annie Knox, KSL.com  |  Posted Apr 20th - 3:05pm

Investigation continues as 15-year-old boy awaits August hearing.

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Got an app idea? We can build it!

Appstango  |  Posted Apr 20th - 3:00pm

Whether you're a small business owner, you're working on building the world's next greatest idea or you want to improve what you've already got, building an app is a worthwhile cause.

Utah state epidemiologist Angela Dunn leaving to become Salt Lake County Health Department head

Jacob Klopfenstein, KSL.com  |  Updated Apr 20th - 2:46pm

Dr. Angela Dunn, Utah's leading epidemiologist who has become a celebrity in the state during the COVID-19 pandemic, will step down from her position, officials announced Tuesday.

Sheriff's office calls death of southern Utah man 'complex case'

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Apr 20th - 2:33pm

According to a prepared statement issued Monday, Matthew Wayne Young, 49, of Church Wells, was found deceased on his property.

315 more COVID-19 cases, 8 deaths, 18K vaccinations reported Tuesday in Utah

Jacob Klopfenstein, KSL.com  |  Updated Apr 20th - 1:56pm

Utah's number of COVID-19 cases increased by 315 on Tuesday, with eight more deaths and 18,065 vaccinations reported, according to the Utah Department of Health.

Marco Anthony becomes 2nd Utah State transfer to follow Craig Smith to Utah

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated Apr 20th - 1:42pm

Anthony, whose collegiate career began at Virginia, joins former Aggie teammate Rollie Worster on the Hill.

University Place announces 10 new or expanding stores coming to mall in coming months

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Apr 20th - 12:43pm

The owners of University Place said Tuesday that nearly a dozen new stores have already opened, will open or will expand this year as a part of a large-scale revitalization of the nearly 50-year-old mall.

Historically low Lake Powell water levels cause closures of some launch ramps, other changes

St. George News  |  Posted Apr 20th - 12:14pm

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is advising visitors to be aware of changes to water access points and boat launch areas on Lake Powell this year due to declining water levels through the summer.

USU football player charged with entering female students' rooms, sexually assaulting woman in bed

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Apr 20th - 11:46am

A Utah State University football player accused of entering the room of a female student whom he did not know while intoxicated, getting into bed with her and sexually assaulting her, now faces numerous charges.

Utah manufacturing holding strong despite pandemic impacts

Jasen Lee, Deseret News  |  Posted Apr 20th - 11:21am

The state's manufacturing sector is among the strongest economically, a recent report says, even with the turmoil wrought by the coronavirus outbreak.

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Why Glenn Beck can't leave Mitt Romney alone

Jennifer Graham, Deseret News  |  Posted Apr 20th - 11:03am

In 2012, two months before President Barack Obama won a second term by defeating Republican challenger Mitt Romney, radio and TV personality Glenn Beck devoted a show to what he called "the truth" about Romney.

Charges: Man attacked police K-9, spit on officers

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Apr 20th - 10:44am

A man accused of attacking a police K-9 after officers made several unsuccessful attempts to use their Tasers on him, now faces felony charges.

Patrick Kinahan: Where would BYU football rank in the Pac-12?

Patrick Kinahan, KSL.com Contributor  |  Posted Apr 20th - 10:13am

With five Pac-12 teams on the schedule during the upcoming football season, BYU will get a strong gauge to determine if the program can compete in the Power Five conference.

'That's who our team is': Jazz still look like the Jazz without Donovan Mitchell

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted Apr 20th - 10:02am

The Jazz don't want to be without Mitchell for long, but Monday's game showed they are equipped to survive some time without him.

EU regulator backs J&J vaccine despite finding possible link to blood clots

Reuters  |  Posted Apr 20th - 9:44am

Europe's drug regulator has found a possible link between Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine and rare blood clotting issues in adults who received doses in the United States, but backed its overall benefits against any risks.

Activists, law enforcement in Utah prepare for verdict in Chauvin trial

Matt Rascon, KSL TV  |  Posted Apr 20th - 8:36am

Activists and law enforcement officers in Utah and across the United States have begun preparations for the response to the verdict at the end of the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. Many hoped the impact of the trial will lead to long-term changes.

Dinged or discounted? How non-driving factors affect your premium

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL TV  |  Posted Apr 20th - 8:11am

When it comes to car insurance discounts, you might think of them as rewards for your skill behind the wheel. But the KSL Investigators found a slew of factors are completely out of your control and could wind up costing you a much higher premium.

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Why an endocrinologist should be managing your Type 2 diabetes

Salt Lake Regional Medical Center  |  Posted Apr 20th - 8:00am

Dr. Ted Tobey, an endocrinologist at Salt Lake Regional Medical Center recommends meeting with a specialist to find the perfect balance of diabetes medications for each individual.

Utah woman shot, killed husband as another man hid in dumpster, charges say

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Apr 20th - 7:01am

A South Jordan woman was charged Thursday with shooting and killing her husband.

Grand County seeing bump in COVID cases amid springtime visitors

Lindsay Aerts, KSL NewsRadio  |  Posted Apr 20th - 6:26am

Grand County is seeing the highest COVID-19 case rates in Utah. With springtime, the home to Moab and Arches National Park is also seeing tens of thousands of visitors.

Jazz get win over Lakers, but how they stack up against defending champs still remains a mystery

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Updated Apr 20th - 12:06am

If Rudy Gobert needs a reference to put on his Defensive Player of the Year resume, Andre Drummond might not be a bad choice.

Murderer or 'reasonable officer'? Jury begins deliberations in Chauvin trial

Jonathan Allen, Reuters  |  Updated Apr 19th - 10:39pm

Jurors in the murder trial of Derek Chauvin began deliberations on Monday after a prosecutor implored them to "believe your eyes" as he replayed video of the former Minneapolis police officer kneeling on a dying George Floyd's neck.

With prices rising, Utah homebuyers warned to watch for details in building contracts

Ladd Egan, KSL TV  |  Posted Apr 19th - 10:01pm

Real estate experts are warning homebuyers to pay close attention to contracts with builders and understand who is responsible for rising construction costs.

Pup movin' on up: Dog races past competition at recent Logan High track meet

Arianne Brown, KSL.com Contributor  |  Posted Apr 19th - 8:51pm

A tiny dog, carrying leash and all, ghosted runner after runner in its hunt for the first-place finish at a track meet Saturday at Logan High School. The best part? The whole thing was captured on video.

Some Utah school districts set up teen vaccine clinics

Jed Boal, KSL TV  |  Posted Apr 19th - 8:32pm

A couple of Utah school districts have started giving high school students, 16 years of age and older, the COVID-19 vaccine, while other districts explored the idea.

Surprise conception: Woman conceives second child while carrying first

John Bonifield and Sandee Lamotte, CNN  |  Posted Apr 19th - 8:01pm

At first, baby Noah was all alone, growing beatifically in his mother's womb. Then, at three months into the pregnancy, Noah suddenly had company.

Walter Mondale, Carter's vice president and presidential nominee, dies at 93

Doug Glass, Associated Press  |  Updated Apr 19th - 7:33pm

Former Vice President Walter F. Mondale, a liberal icon who lost the most lopsided presidential election after bluntly telling voters to expect a tax increase if he won, died Monday. He was 93.

How Mitt Romney, Kyrsten Sinema propose to reduce student debt, make college more affordable

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Apr 19th - 7:03pm

Senators from Utah and Arizona have teamed up on a bipartisan proposal to reduce student loan debt and make college more affordable.