Brittany Tait
West Valley firefighters can now give blood transfusions on scene
Brittany Tait, KSL | Posted Oct. 29 - 3:05 p.m.
West Valley City firefighters are now prepared to give blood transfusions on scene. That has never been done by a Utah emergency ground crew.
Cache Valley business brings heat to those in need
Brittany Tait, KSL | Posted Oct. 8 - 8:04 a.m.
The owners of Mountain Valley Heating and Air Conditioning partnered with Lennox to bring brand new furnaces and cooling units to their neighbors in Cache County on Monday.
Fire destroys Utah family home, a 'huge setback' for near-retirement homeowner
Brittany Tait, KSL | Posted Sept. 20 - 8:49 a.m.
A fire destroyed a family's home in Spanish Fork earlier this week, leaving all they own in ashes.
Neighbors spring into action after Cedar Hills lightning strikes tree, catches it on fire
Brittany Tait, KSL | Posted Aug. 30 - 12:57 p.m.
The Augustus family wasn't home when a lightning bolt struck their front yard, igniting a 15-foot evergreen tree.
Music legend Barry Manilow honors Riverton high music teacher with award
Brittany Tait, KSL | Posted July 15 - 11:15 a.m.
Music legend Barry Manilow honored a teacher at Riverton High School Monday night, presenting him with a $10,000 check.
Right place, right time: Nurse helps man who fell 20 feet in Adams Canyon
Brittany Tait, KSL | Posted May 31 - 12:14 p.m.
An off-duty nurse hiking in Adams Canyon on Memorial Day jumped into action when she realized a man had fallen and needed help. "Am I going to have to do CPR right here on these rocks?" she thought.
Runoff problems plague Wasatch Elementary's new $44M building
Brittany Tait, KSL | Posted April 29 - 8:04 p.m.
Significant mountain runoff water is damaging the new, $44 million Wasatch Elementary School. Tuesday, a school board meeting will be held to discuss what can be done about the damage.
'He loved her so much': Community rallies behind widow of man killed in West Jordan hit-and-run
Brittany Tait, KSL | Posted April 1 - 6:05 p.m.
A community is rallying behind a wife who lost her husband tragically in a hit-and-run in West Jordan.
US Postal Service workers protest against privatization of mail service
Brittany Tait, KSL | Posted March 21 - 11:00 a.m.
Union workers, volunteers and friends of the United States Postal Service rallied outside of Salt Lake's Main Post Station, Thursday.
Riverton family saves man's life after he went into cardiac arrest at Christmas dinner
Brittany Tait, KSL | Posted Dec. 31 - 11:39 a.m.
A Riverton family's quick action in a terrifying moment of medical crisis saved a man's life at Christmas dinner.
Kearns restaurant reopens after devastating burglary
Brittany Tait, KSL | Posted Dec. 28 - 9:30 a.m.
A family scrambled to reopen their Mexican restaurant this weekend after burglars stole all their money, liquor and tools in an overnight break-in on Christmas Eve.
Sandy City Council to vote on rec center renovation
Brittany Tait, KSL | Posted July 14 - 7:57 a.m.
The renovation of the 40-year-old Alta Canyon Sports Center will dot the agenda of Sandy's upcoming City Council meeting.
Police officer rescues driver from burning semi in Little Cottonwood Canyon
Brittany Tait, KSL | Posted June 12 - 8:02 a.m.
On Monday morning, a fiery rollover crash off state Route 210 in Little Cottonwood Canyon closed the road for hours, leading to a daring rescue.
Family friend of Levi Wright gives update on boy's condition, worldwide support
Brittany Tait, KSL | Posted May 28 - 9:32 a.m.
A Utah family continues to pray for Levi Wright, who was swept down a Beaver County creek one week ago and continues to fight for his life.
Santaquin students show up to school wearing blue in support of law enforcement
Brittany Tait, KSL | Posted May 7 - 4:07 p.m.
Students at Orchard Hills Elementary wear blue to show their support for Sgt. Billy Dean Hooser, who was killed Sunday in the line of duty.
Organized retail crime costs Utah businesses $1 billion
Brittany Tait, KSL | Posted Sept. 28 - 8:37 p.m.
Target is closing nine stores in major cities across four states, claiming theft has made the environment unsafe for staff and customers. Utah stores are also feeling the pinch and collectively losing upward of $1 billion in stolen merchandise each year.
Eagle Mountain's project to reduce flooding threat
Brittany Tait, KSL | Posted Sept. 21 - 9:31 p.m.
Work is underway in Eagle Mountain to reduce the threat of floods.
Family wants to locate grandfather's painting mistakenly donated to Deseret Industries in Provo
Brittany Tait, KSL | Posted Sept. 11 - 4:26 p.m.
Allison Richardson left her family in Texas to continue her studies at Brigham Young University. But before leaving the Lone Star State, she brought with her a significant painting — now missing — with emotional family ties.
Utah crossing guard shortage poses serious safety risk for students
Brittany Tait, KSL | Posted Sept. 4 - 12:10 p.m.
Schools across Utah are facing a crossing guard shortage. Some parents and a former crossing guard say one school with almost 1,000 students faces serious challenges.
Police seize illegal drugs, firearms from downtown New Yorker nightclub
Brittany Tait, KSL | Posted Aug. 28 - 6:50 a.m.
As part of an ongoing investigation, Salt Lake City Police Department seized multiple types of drugs, firearms, cash and alcohol from the New Yorker club in downtown Salt Lake this weekend.
How a Cache Valley art studio is using clay to heal
Brittany Tait, KSL | Posted Aug. 26 - 4:48 p.m.
A new art studio in Cache Valley promotes inclusivity, safe spaces, creative learning and it's using clay to heal.
12-year-old girl pulled from Tooele reservoir during 'frantic' rescue
Brittany Tait, KSL | Posted June 4 - 9:29 a.m.
Two officers who were conducting "flood watch" at a popular Tooele reservoir were able to rescue a 12-year-old girl who was trapped in a car that plummeted into the water, police say.
Channel opened on Weber River as flood watch begins
Brittany Tait, KSL | Posted April 30 - 4:46 p.m.
Weber County officials are keeping a close eye on the Weber River after the National Weather Service issued a flood watch for it and two others.
UDOT: Wet slides could return to canyons as spring melt heats up
Brittany Tait, KSL | Posted April 28 - 1:07 p.m.
As temperatures continue to rise after a record-breaking snowpack, experts are worried about more than just flooding.
