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FILE - Lori Vallow Daybell, appears in court in Lihue, Hawaii, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020. KSL at Nig...
Mark Jones

Legal expert shares thoughts on closing arguments of Vallow Daybell trial

According to KSL Legal Expert Greg Skordas, the prosecution had one piece of evidence against Vallow Daybell that was particularly compelling.
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Mark Jones

Flooding: Eubank says the state is OK for now, still has a ways to go

KSL-TV meteorologist Kevin Eubank joins Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News to disuss where things stand at the moment regarding state flooding.
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field sobriety test...
Devin Oldroyd

Can police prove a DUI without a chemical sobriety test?

Can police prove a DUI without a chemical sobriety test? According to KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas, yes. He tells us how police go about doing this.
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Warmer temperatures bring added concern over flooding

A BYU professor joins Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News to talk about the risk of additional flooding from the recent warmer temperatures.
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Sen. Mitt Romney...
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Romney grills Homeland Security over southern border

Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) grilled the Homeland Security Department during a hearing on Tuesday.
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Flooding caused evacuations in the area of the Jacob City Fire burn scar. Photo courtesy of Stockto...
Devin Oldroyd

How burn scars contribute to flooding

TOOELE, Utah — As spring runoff continues, a contributing factor to where water flows is the burn scars in the mountains. Tooele County Emergency Services Director Bucky Whitehouse joined Jeff Caplan’s Afternoon News Thursday to shed some light on what this means as snow melts and water flows. Whitehouse is familiar with burn scars, as […]
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Flooding in Kaysville Wednesday morning created a sinkhole in one neighborhood. A city official joi...
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Kaysville official provides update on flooding in Orchard Ridge

The public works director for Kaysville joined Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News Thursday to provide an update on the flooding that took place there on Wednesday.
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Park city trees...
Mark Jones

Allergy season is delayed by winter season, but it’s still coming

Now that the winter season appears to be in the rearview mirror, allergy season, while delayed, is quickly approaching.
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Gov. Spencer J. Cox and community advocate Pamela Atkinson chat in the donation center at the Geral...
Devin Oldroyd

Gov. Cox calls for Utahns to donate to Pamela Atkinson Homeless Trust Fund

Gov. Spencer Cox is asking for the public to help Utahns experiencing homelessness by donating "a few dollars" to the Pamela Atkinson Homeless Trust Fund.
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Schools in the Cache County School District are on a 2-hour delayed start on Tuesday, Jan. 31, due ...
Mark Jones

Putting the wraps on the winter season, welcoming warmer weather

With warmer temperatures expected in time for Easter, Utah's prolonged winter season may finally be coming to an end. Kevin Eubank and Jeff Caplan discuss it.
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FILE - This July 23, 2008 file image made available by NASA shows the planet Saturn, as seen from t...
Devin Oldroyd

Five-planet alignment may be visible in Tuesday night’s sky

If the sky is clear, a rare five-planet alignment will be visible in Tuesday night's sky.
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Cedar City rockslide...
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As spring runoff begins, UHP says to expect more rockslides

The Utah Highway Patrol says additional rockslides could occur around the state in the coming weeks as snow begins to melt.
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Water levels at some reservoirs in Washington County have spilled over onto roads. Photo credit: Wa...
Mark Jones

Water levels on the rise in southern Utah, some reservoirs overflowing

Water levels are on the rise in Washington County, creating the possibility for flooding.
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A new abortion law may go into effect starting May 3 if an injunction is not granted....
Mark Jones

Party leaders react to revised bill limiting access to abortions

The Utah Senate passed a bill Thursday that would prevent health clinics from performing abortions starting next year.
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A car driving on snowy road...
Devin Oldroyd

Not brushing snow off your car is a safety hazard, according to Utah Highway Patrol

Sgt. Cameron Roden with Utah Highway Patrol Joins Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News saying not brushing the snow off your car could be dangerous.
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A bill sponsored by Sen. Wayne Harper (R-Taylorsville) would prohibit motorists from passing workin...
Mark Jones

Snowplows will be out in force to clear roads around Utah, UDOT says

UDOT says its snowplows will be kept busy overnight keeping roads and highways clear from snow left by the winter storm that arrived in Utah Tuesday afternoon.
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Utah State University researches human trafficking in the state of Utah...
Devin Oldroyd

Global organization and local taskforce team up to fight human trafficking

Three Stands Global has teamed with the Utah Trafficking In-person Taskforce to prevent human trafficking as the NBA All-Star game comes to Utah.
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Utah 2022 legislative session...
Mark Jones

Bill would require buildings to post signs for events meant for adults

One Utah lawmaker is proposing a bill that would require signs be posted on public buildings that will be hosting events meant for adults.
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A herd of elk ended up on the roadways near I-80 and Foothill Boulevard on Thursday, Jan 26, 2023. ...
Mark Jones

Four elk killed as herd gets too close to I-215 and I-80

Four elk were killed Wednesday after a herd of elk got too close to I-215 and I-80. Two of the elk were struck and killed by vehicles. The other two had to be euthanized after being hit.
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Utah State University researchers measure the temperature at minus 10 degrees in the Logan Canyon M...
Mark Jones

Monday morning’s cold temperatures nearly set new records

Cold temperatures Monday morning in northern Utah nearly set new records.
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A group representing adult entertainment companies is suing Utah over a new law that requires their...
Devin Oldroyd

Why two Republicans voted against bill banning transgender-related surgery

The Utah Senate has approved a bill banning transgender-related surgery and puberty blockers for minors. A total of two Republicans voted against it.
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Mark Jones

Lt. Gov. Henderson discusses plans for the 2023 legislative session

Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson tells KSL NewsRadio that she is working on legislation that will help crack down on domestic violation incidents.
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Utah 2022 legislative session...
Mark Jones

Lawmaker to introduce bill to permanently move Halloween to Friday

A Utah lawmaker plans to introduce a bill that would move the celebration of Halloween to a Friday.
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Sen. Karen Mayne...
Devin Oldroyd

Utah Dems to hold special election filling the seat of Sen. Karen Mayne

Utah Democratic will hold a virtual special election at 6 p.m. on Jan. 15, to fill the seat of Sen. Karen Mayne as she steps down due to health issues.
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