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Fallen Provo police officer honored throughout Utah
Cara MacDonald, KSL.com | Posted Jan 6th - 9:25am
A fallen Provo police officer is being honored around Utah Sunday morning after he was shot while apprehending a fugitive, later dying from his injuries in the hospital.

What to do if stranded in cold weather
Cara MacDonald, KSL.com | Posted Jan 5th - 11:45am
Launching into early January in Utah, temperatures are plunging and the air has turned frigid. As great of a sign as this may be for ski season and water for the state come summer, the cold presents dangers that need to be prepared for.

4 people from 2 parties take accidental plunges on ice fishing outings
Spencer Burt, KSL | Posted Dec 29th - 12:35pm
Members of two ice fishing groups fell through the ice on Utah reservoirs Saturday morning and survived.

How to safely prepare your Thanksgiving dinner to avoid foodborne illness
Aley Davis, KSL TV | Posted Nov 21st - 6:29pm
How you prepare your Thanksgiving meal, and how long you keep food out the day of, is crucial to keeping your family healthy this holiday.

Nearly 100K pounds of ground beef recalled following inspection at Utah facility
Jordan Ormond, KSL.com | Posted Nov 17th - 7:05pm
Swift Beef Co. on Saturday issued a recall of nearly 100,000 pounds of raw beef recently processed at its northern Utah facility.

Mother, son saved by seat belts urge Thanksgiving travelers to buckle up
Spencer Burt, KSL | Posted Nov 15th - 1:28pm
Shantel Anderson taught her kids the importance of wearing a seat belt, but on June 21, her 8-year-old son Dallin was the one reminding her to buckle up, possibly saving her life.

Woman, daughter severely burned in 'freak accident' involving tree stump fire
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Oct 3rd - 9:47pm
A southern Utah mother and her daughter are recovering from severe burns they suffered while the family disposed of a tree stump with diesel.

Safe Kids educates families on car seat dos and don'ts
Spencer Burt, KSL | Posted Sep 29th - 10:28am
Safe Kids Salt Lake County joined with Gus Paulos Chevrolet, AAA, Primary Children’s Hospital and Poison Control Friday in West Valley City as part of nationwide Child Passenger Safety Month and Week.

Food safety experts break down meanings behind food expiration dates
Sloan Schrage, KSL TV | Posted Sep 5th - 11:17am
"Sell By." "Expires On." "Best By." "Use By." There are more than 10 different expiration date labels on food packaging. What's the difference, and how do you tell if your food is still safe to eat?

Pediatricians drop age limit for rear-facing car seats
Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN | Posted Sep 4th - 7:33pm
Children should ride in rear-facing car seats until they reach the height or weight limit for the seat, according to updated recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Utah lawmaker proposes putting a team in every school to catch red flags
John Hollenhorst, KSL TV | Posted Aug 14th - 10:15pm
After most school massacres, people look back and realize there were warning signs that everyone missed — or didn't take seriously. Now, Utah is moving toward a mental health approach designed to catch those red flags before a tragedy takes place.

How parents can prepare their children for the upcoming school year
Aley Davis, KSL TV | Posted Aug 14th - 8:37pm
Your back-to-school list probably includes buying new clothes and school supplies, but does it also include talking to your children about safety?

KSL Investigators find lack of transparency in government inspections of nail salons
Emiley Dewey, Debbie Dujanovic and Mark Stevens, KSL TV | Posted Jul 17th - 8:01am
Lisa Zollinger decided to treat herself to a birthday pedicure this year, spending $43 on the beauty treatment.

'We are expecting things to burn:' Officials urge caution as fireworks sales begin
McKenna Park, KSL | Posted Jun 22nd - 6:53pm
As fireworks go on sale this weekend, city and fire officials are urging Utahns to take extra precautions during July holidays and to remember to follow new fireworks restrictions.

Excessive heat warning means cars can reach almost 200 degrees inside
Joseph Witham, St. George News | Posted Jun 22nd - 11:30am
An excessive heat warning that went into effect Thursday for northwest Arizona and southern Nevada is warning of temperatures possibly reaching 115 degrees in some areas, which can translate to far hotter temperatures in enclosed vehicles.

FBI explains 2 ways approach to active shooters has changed since Columbine
Dennis Romboy, KSL | Posted Jun 18th - 8:18pm
Active shooter incidents around the country — 250 from 2000 to 2017 — have heightened the public's awareness about protecting themselves and have changed law enforcement's approach to dealing with the bad guys.

Experts say locking up firearms reduces chance of youth suicide
Lori Prichard, KSL TV | Posted Jun 15th - 9:31am
The number of youth dying by suicide has tripled in Utah in the past decade. Half of those between the ages of 10-17 who took their own life last year did so by using a firearm.

Salt Lake officials warn parents and pet owners of summer hot car dangers
Alec Williams, KSL | Posted Jun 6th - 8:24am
Salt Lake City's 90-degree days are bringing the dangers of summer, namely forgetting children and dogs in hot locked cars. Officials have precautions for parents and pet owners to avoid tragedy.

Old fire hoses used to keep classrooms safe from gunfire
Alex Cabrero, KSL TV | Posted May 20th - 7:47pm
No matter what it costs, schools all across the country are trying to do whatever possible to keep students safe.
