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The silver lining of the pandemic: Why a Utah doctor says virtual visits are the future
Ryan Miller, KSL.com | Posted April 15 - 8:03 p.m. | Save Story
More than ever, doctors are meeting with patients over online video meetings — and it’s not just for chats.
Evenflo, maker of the 'Big Kid' booster seat, put profits over child safety
Daniela Porat and Patricia Callahan, ProPublica | Posted Feb. 6 - 1:47 p.m. | Save Story
Internal video of side-impact tests shows that children could be injured or killed in Evenflo's “Big Kid” booster seats. But the company continued to market them as “side-impact tested.”
Police search for neighborhood 'stranger' waving kids over to van
Jed Boal, KSL-TV | Posted Feb. 6 - 7:36 a.m. | Save Story
Police have urged parents to talk to their kids about “stranger danger,” after a man approached children in two separate incidents and waved them over to his van in Davis County.
2 Utah children accidentally shoot themselves in head on same day in unrelated incidents
Lauren Bennett, KSL.com | Updated Jan. 30 - 7:47 p.m. | Save Story
A 9-year-old Brigham City boy was hospitalized a little after 5 p.m. after accidentally shooting himself in the head, police confirmed.
A major shake-up is coming in Utah: Seismic safety steps, large and small
Mary Richards, KSL NewsRadio | Posted Dec. 31 - 8:28 a.m. | Save Story
As many buildings around Utah undergo seismic upgrades, Utah officials say you can be prepared for an earthquake as well.
Doorbell cam shows car following Riverton boy home; police looking for drivers
Tania Dean, KSL-TV | Posted Dec. 23 - 9:21 p.m. | Save Story
Don’t talk to strangers. Those wise words likely paid off for a Riverton boy who says he was followed home by two mystery men.
8-year-old girl severely burned after candle catches shirt on fire
Andrew Adams, KSL-TV | Posted Dec. 18 - 7:20 a.m. | Save Story
An 8-year-old Idaho girl underwent surgery at the University of Utah Hospital after a candle caught her shirt on fire over the weekend, leaving her with severe burns.
2 Utah troopers' cars hit in separate freeway incidents
Gretel Kauffman, KSL; Mark Jackson, KSL Newsradio | Posted Aug. 7 - 10:49 p.m. | Save Story
A highway patrol trooper's car was sideswiped on I-15 at about the same time another trooper's car was rear-ended on I-215.
Drowsy driving just as dangerous as drunken driving, doctor says
Kim Bojórquez | Updated July 11 - 4:56 p.m. | Save Story
Those who average six hours of sleep or less are three times more likely to crash as a result of driving drowsy, according to Zero Fatalities.
Mother shares story after son nearly drowned in neighborhood pool
Aley Davis, KSL-TV | Updated July 4 - 6:33 p.m. | Save Story
Many people are enjoying the holiday by the pool with family and friends, but if you're not careful the fun could end in only a matter of seconds.
Firefighters urge people to take firework safety, precautions seriously
Jed Boal, KSL-TV | Posted July 4 - 6:33 p.m. | Save Story
Most of us will be hearing the sounds and seeing the colorful bursts of fireworks in our neighborhoods. For those of you putting on the show, here are some reminders and safety tips from firefighters.
5 simple ways to keep your teens safe while traveling abroad this summer
Brooke Nally for KSL.com | Posted June 6 - 9:42 p.m. | Save Story
Are your teens just graduating into summer months with out-of-the-country trips planned? Have you watched "Taken" one too many times and the thought of your teen being out on their own in another country makes you nervous?
Child's near drowning in Utah cautions parents to remain vigilant with their kids around water
Christina Giardinelli, KSL | Posted June 2 - 5:31 p.m. | Save Story
Drowning is the third-leading cause of injury-related death for children ages 1-14 in Utah. On average, one Utahn dies as a result of drowning every two weeks.
String of semitruck rollovers leads to safety concerns at major junction
Jed Boal, KSL-TV | Posted April 28 - 1:52 p.m. | Save Story
Several semitrucks rolled over a span of several days earlier this month at a major interstate junction in northern Utah.
Phone scammer pretending to be undersheriff introduced to real undersheriff
Andrew Adams, KSL-TV | Posted April 28 - 11:32 a.m. | Save Story
Man who pretended to be an undersheriff was introduced to the real undersheriff.
Family of 6-year-old girl who died in Vineyard auto-pedestrian crash speaks out
Ladd Egan, KSL-TV | Posted March 29 - 8:39 p.m. | Save Story
The family of a 6-year-old girl who died after being struck by an SUV spoke about their daughter Friday.
Provo police encourage residents to prevent crimes with nightly routine
Sam Penrod, KSL-TV | Posted March 19 - 6:35 a.m. | Save Story
Provo police warn spring is the time of year they see an uptick in property crimes. So they've got a plan to help you stay safe and keep your valuables.
Utah woman survives life-threatening motorcycling accident, urges motorists to exercise caution
Cara MacDonald for KSL.com | Posted March 8 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
Motorcycling fatalities reached a five-year high in 2018 with 47 deaths on Utah roads. Heather McCollor, a motorcyclist who became a victim of a serious car crash last spring, believes that drivers need to be more cautious and aware of motorcycles.
