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USU lab snags grant to develop spider silk
Jasen Lee, KSL | Posted Jun 18th - 8:03am
Utah State University scientists received a grant of $420,000 from the U.S. Navy Division of Unconventional Warfare aimed at designing and developing synthetic spider silk material that could be used to fight enemy targets during military combat.
Salt Lake dogs taught to stay away from rattlesnakes — by going near them
Alec Williams, KSL | Posted Jun 18th - 7:42am
Utah's dogs are at a greater risk for rattlesnake bites during the summer months, but a class is offering local dog owners peace of mind.
ICYMI: 10 stories from the weekend
Sean Walker, KSL.com and Tracie Snowder, KSL.com | Posted Jun 18th - 7:21am
Here are 10 stories you may have missed this weekend. As always, click on the headline to read the full story.
Trail Mountain fire 40 percent contained; firefighters share Father's Day message
Tracie Snowder, KSL.com | Posted Jun 17th - 10:50pm
The Trail Mountain fire in Emery County has scorched 13,710 acres but is now 40 percent contained, officials said in a Sunday night update.
Officials suspend search for missing swimmer near Newton Reservoir dam
Jacob Klopfenstein, KSL.com | Posted Jun 17th - 10:25pm
Police suspended a search Sunday night for a missing swimmer who may have drowned near the Newton Reservoir dam on Saturday.
Police shoot, kill man who took elderly couple hostage, killing 1
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Jun 17th - 10:24pm
A man who killed an elderly woman and critically injured her husband was shot and killed by police Sunday.
Program gives kids passport to STEM summer vacation
Jasen Lee, KSL | Posted Jun 17th - 8:38pm
For the first time, the education staff at the Hill Aerospace Museum is offering a free summer program with interactive classes for children 8 years old and up to learn about science, technology, engineering and math.
Police looking for man who left Provo recreationists stranded
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Jun 17th - 7:01pm
The search continued Sunday for a man who allegedly stole a box containing numerous car keys from an outdoor recreation company, leaving more than two dozen people stranded.
‘Viva México!’: World Cup watch party brings community together at Gateway
Xoel Cardenas, KSL.com | Posted Jun 17th - 6:18pm
On Sunday morning, soccer fans from across northern Utah gathered at The Gateway to watch one of the most anticipated matches in the World Cup group stage, as Mexico faced defending champion Germany in Moscow.
Driver ejected during rollover in West Valley City tries to flee police
Tracie Snowder, KSL.com | Posted Jun 17th - 5:51pm
A driver who was ejected from his car that rolled during a crash tried to flee police in West Valley City Sunday afternoon, police said.
Man arrested for allegedly throwing sulphuric acid on child
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Jun 17th - 5:10pm
A Smithfield man accused of throwing sulphuric acid on a child and then jumping out of a police car in a failed escape attempt has been booked into jail.
How to reduce time in Salt Lake Airport security lines
Sloan Schrage, KSL TV | Posted Jun 17th - 4:56pm
Officials expect Salt Lake International Airport to see 25,000 fliers day this summer. That’s a 6 percent bump over last summer — and for travelers, that means even longer security lines.
No injuries in Murray house fire
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Jun 17th - 4:16pm
Burning candles left unattended were being looked at as the possible cause of a house fire in Murray Saturday night.
Police: Driver crashes into garages, drives off in Cottonwood Heights
Jacob Klopfenstein, KSL.com | Posted Jun 17th - 10:36am
A driver damaged some garages and a car after crashing into them and then driving off early Sunday morning, police said.
Preservationists ask for public’s help after historic house damaged in Dimple Dell park
Sean Moody, KSL TV | Posted Jun 17th - 9:47am
Preservationists in Sandy have asked for help from the public after someone vandalized a house they hope to restore.
Utah native starring in 'Jersey Boys' at Eccles Theater
Ashley Kewish, KSL TV | Posted Jun 17th - 9:02am
"Jersey Boys" will play five shows through Sunday at the Eccles Theater. However, for the leading man, the Salt Lake City tour stop has special meaning.
Red Cross: Blood donation push turning heads amidst worrying long term trends
Ben Lockhart, KSL | Posted Jun 17th - 8:14am
Worrisome blood donation trends in the last four years have the American Red Cross searching for new, creative ways to catch people's eye — and its latest effort launched this week has so far turned some heads, the organization says.
Crews work into the night to fight Provo Canyon wildfire
Jordan Ormond, KSL.com | Posted Jun 16th - 10:53pm
Fire crews are working to extinguish a wildfire burning near Vivian Park in Provo Canyon.
Man arrested, charged in slaying of St. George woman
Marjorie Cortez, KSL | Posted Jun 16th - 9:58pm
A 28-year-old man has been arrested in the slaying of a St. George woman last week.
