Man tried to kidnap young boy, threatened to kill girl, charges state
07/02/2013 6:42am
A 55-year-old South Salt Lake man accused of trying to kidnap an 8-
year-old boy last week was charged Monday.
UDOT pioneers use of soil to build bridges
07/02/2013 7:12am
The Utah Department of Transportation is
pioneering another bridge building technique
to save taxpayers time and money. They are
using one of the oldest construction
materials known to man to accomplish that
— soil, and lots of it.
A.G.'s lawyers warn allegations must be related to conduct in office
07/02/2013 7:20am
Lawyers for embattled Attorney General John
Swallow are warning that
his constitutional rights would be violated if
Utah House members
attempt to impeach him.
Real Salt Lake fans told to clean up language
07/02/2013 8:27am
Could Real Salt Lake and Major League Soccer
issue sanctions against their own fan groups?
It's a possibility if fans keep yelling a
certain chant.
Crews destroy final barrels of compromised chemical
07/02/2013 9:44am
Early Tuesday morning crews detonated the final set of barrels containing the compromised chemical Trigonox.
Man arrested for assault after saved seats taken at church
07/02/2013 10:12am
It's supposed to be a place of peace and worship. But on Sunday, a
man was arrested at an LDS Church meetinghouse after a fight broke
out over saved seats in the chapel.
5 gluten-free restaurants in Salt Lake City that will make your mouth water
07/02/2013 10:33am
It's tough to be allergic to wheat or have celiac disease, and one of the
harderst parts is going out to eat. With your gastrointestinal comfort
in mind, KSL.com has compiled this (incomplete) list of gluten-free
restaraunts for you dining pleasure.
Nearly 9K gallons of liquid asphalt spilled when truck overturns
07/02/2013 10:40am
A truck carrying two tankers full of emulsified asphalt toppled Monday
evening, spilling almost 9000 gallons of the sticky, liquid substance
down the side of Fairview Canyon.
Police continue search for man in kidnapping, assault of ex-girlfriend
07/02/2013 11:44am
The search continued Tuesday for a man who police say kidnapped a
former girlfriend, was Tasered by police and jumped through a car
window to escape.
Utah rethinks water supplies
07/02/2013 12:20pm
June is generally the driest month of the year, but the water situation
this year is even worse than normal. Gov. Gary Herbert has scheduled
a series of community forums on the competition over Utah's water
supplies.
Family issues statement about 5-year-old killed at Lake Powell
07/02/2013 1:53pm
A Utah County family is mourning the loss of a 5-year-old son killed in a boating accident on Lake Powell. They issued a statement Tuesday expressing their grief.
For 6-month-old who needs heart transplant, life hangs by a thread
07/02/2013 2:26pm
6-month-old Kelsen Wood has had a tough life so far, ranging from thrush to cataract surgery in both eyes. Now he needs a heart transplant, all because his heart is too big.
Woman leads police on wild chase; flames engulf car
07/02/2013 3:14pm
A wild chase through Utah County on Tuesday morning reached
speeds of 120 mph and ended more than 50 miles later when the
fleeing vehicle became completely engulfed in flames.
Rare coin seller robbed in deal gone wrong
07/02/2013 3:53pm
Police say a man was robbed while trying to close a rare coins sale at a
Taylorsville fast-food restaurant. Investigators hope surveillance video
of the suspect will help them identify and arrest him.
Investigators believe they've identified Riverton garage burglars
07/02/2013 4:20pm
A pair of alleged burglars, who police say walked into a woman's garage and stole her credit cards while she was outside mowing her lawn, may have been identified.
Layton man injured in gun training accident
07/02/2013 5:11pm
A 33-year-old Layton man taking a gun training course accidentally shot himself in the leg Tuesday while putting his handgun back in his holster.
Helping the homeless a struggle in the heat
07/02/2013 5:12pm
Volunteers of America, Fourth Street Clinic and others are helping the
homeless beat the heat during recent spate of 100-degree
temperatures. The nonprofits and Salt Lake County Aging Services are
asking for help to provide needed assistance.
Legislative investigation of attorney general begins Wednesday
07/02/2013 5:52pm
Utah House members will wade into uncharted waters Wednesday when they consider creating a special committee to investigate embattled Attorney General John Swallow.
2,800 marijuana plants seized near popular camping area
07/02/2013 7:03pm
Approximately 2,800 marijuana plants were seized Monday near a
popular camping area near Bryce Canyon.
Original DeChristopher lawsuit finally gets Utah hearing
07/02/2013 7:47pm
The suit against the Bureau of Land Management over the 77 oil and
gas leases involving the Tim DeChristopher controversy finally
received a court hearing. The leases are no longer at issue,
DeChristopher is free, but land use challenges remain.
How to make healthy, flavorful choices at summer barbecues
07/02/2013 7:47pm
Utah's hot summers bring people outdoors for
backyard parties and barbecues, but summer
festivities aren't always waistline friendly.
Car fire has teen warning others of road debris danger
07/02/2013 8:16pm
A Roy teenager was on her way to work Monday
when she said a piece of highway trash hit her
car and ultimately burst into flames. She got
out before she could be hurt, but the accident
has prompted her to issue a warning to other
drivers.
Utah firefighter who died in Ariz. wildfire was a family man, friends say
07/02/2013 8:51pm
Friends and neighbors Tuesday remembered a
Utah
native killed along with 18 other expert
firefighters in an Arizona wildfire as
someone
who was a family man above all, and somebody
who went out of his way to help others.
750-acre wildfire burning in Beaver County
07/02/2013 9:01pm
One cabin was threatened as the lightning-caused Black Mountain Fire
spread to 750 acres Tuesday night.
Man suspected in Ogden teen's death stabbed in prison
07/02/2013 9:50pm
A man suspected in the killing of an Ogden
teenager was stabbed in
prison Monday evening.
Review: Swim coach should've been fired sooner
07/02/2013 10:03pm
An independent investigation found that the
University of Utah should
have fired former swim coach Greg Windlow in
early 2012 for alcohol
problems that were corrosive to the entire
team.
Woman wins truck in Wendover, wins car one week later
07/02/2013 10:18pm
People have won cars in Wendover before, but
what makes Lydia Palm's story unique is that
it's the second car she has won there — in two
weeks.
