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Canyons District buses equipped with potentially life-saving technology
Ashley Moser | Posted Aug 4th - 11:10pm
The Canyons School District has a new tool to help bus drivers keep children safe. It comes in response to several cases where students were left behind on buses earlier this year.
Mother, lifeguards save young boy from drowning
Sam Penrod | Posted Jul 7th - 8:32pm
A 3-year-old boy who nearly drowned Wednesday at the city pool in American Fork is home from the hospital, and he has the quick action of his mother and two lifeguards to thank for saving his life.
UHP cracking down on simple driving errors in effort keep Utah roads safe
Andrew Adams | Posted Jun 4th - 11:16am
Utah Highway Patrol took KSL along in an unmarked squad car to show it wasn’t hard to find concerning driver behavior.
Safety measures, response teams can't replace vigilant parents, Hogle Zoo officials say
McKenzie Romero | Posted May 31st - 6:24pm
After a 3-year-old boy slipped under protective barriers and fell 15 feet into the Cincinnati Zoo's gorilla enclosure Saturday, prompting zoo officials to shoot the animal, officials at Utah's Hogle Zoo are evaluating their own safety measures.
Drivers again urged to keep 'Heads Up,' watch out for motorcycles
Jed Boal | Posted May 5th - 9:31pm
Two years ago, 45 motorcycle riders died on Utah roads — a record number. Now safety advocates are urging riders and drivers to watch out for each other and save more lives on the road.
Expert: Signs were missed that could have avoided dog-biting incident
Alex Cabrero | Posted May 3rd - 10:22pm
As soon as KSL posted the video with the story about that dog in Bear Lake who bit a child, the comments started pouring in. There's a petition to try and keep the dog from being put down. There are also those who say the dog should be euthanized.
Alert: Playground concussions are on the rise
Lindsey Tanner, Associated Press | Posted May 2nd - 8:00am
Playground concussions are on the rise, according to a new government study, and monkey bars and swings are most often involved.
Toddler badly burned in kitchen accident
Nicole Vowell | Posted Apr 27th - 7:29am
A 2-year-old was badly burned after pulling a rice cooker off of her kitchen counter full of boiling water.
Preppers: Utahns share jaw-dropping disaster preparation tips
Andrew Adams | Posted Apr 21st - 10:41pm
Thursday’s Great Utah ShakeOut served as an annual reminder to all of what could happen when the big one hits the Beehive State, and how Utahns can be ready and stay safe. Some, though, don't needed the extra coaxing: They are the “preppers."
Nearly 1M Utahns take part in largest 'ShakeOut' to date
Katie McKellar | Posted Apr 21st - 9:22pm
From St. Mark's Hospital workers pretending their west towers had just collapsed to state officials evacuating the Capitol, Nearly 1 million Utahns participated in the state's largest earthquake drill Thursday.
Crash through fence raises safety concerns along Lehi thoroughfare
Ashley Moser | Posted Apr 16th - 9:36am
A Lehi thoroughfare known to neighbors as a magnet for accidents is the topic of concern again after a car slammed into a Brad Bennett’s fence.
Pet passengers pose safety risk to others in car, experts warn
Ashley Moser | Posted Mar 31st - 10:55pm
For many pet owners, driving around with your fury friends in the back seat is perfectly normal. But even if your pet is restrained in a harness or crate, it — and other people the vehicle — could be at risk of serious injury.
New implant could be a game-changer for opioid addicts
Heather Simonsen | Posted Mar 4th - 7:31pm
Millions of people are addicted to painkillers, and many lose their lives because of it. But a new implant is before the FDA that would treat addiction. Doctors say it would be a game changer for addicts.
New smartphone app will help students struggling with suicide, safety
Morgan Jacobsen | Posted Jan 20th - 9:12pm
A new smartphone app unveiled Wednesday will help Utah students struggling with suicidal thoughts or other issues connect with local experts and get real-time assistance.
Police warn of parking lot gift card scam
Sam Penrod | Posted Dec 7th - 9:13pm
Police are warning holiday shoppers about a scam that's found its way to the parking lots of some shopping centers, bilking people out of anywhere from $50 to $70 apiece.
The best companies for working moms
Kathryn Vasel, CNN | Posted Sep 22nd - 7:26pm
Working Mother Magazine released its annual 100 Best Companies list Tuesday, choosing the best employers based on flexibility, paid time off, advancement and child care along with other benefits.
More kids kept safe from household medicines, ER trend says
Lindsey Tanner, Associated Press | Posted Sep 7th - 8:17pm
New research suggests parents are doing a better job of keeping household medicines out of the hands of young children.
Some top baby monitors lack basic security features
Bree Fowler, Associated Press | Posted Sep 4th - 7:29pm
Several of the most popular Internet-connected baby monitors lack basic security features, making them vulnerable to even the most basic hacking attempts, according to a new report from a cybersecurity firm.
On-the-road safety tips for heading back to school
Ashley Kewish | Posted Aug 20th - 10:51pm
As most kids in Utah head back to school this week, the experts recommend some tips for keeping your children safe — whether they're walking to school or driving.
