Curt Gresseth
Salt Lake City
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How to stay safe when lightning strikes in Utah
SALT LAKE CITY — As lightning storms sweep up from the south, they unleash much needed water for Utah. But, they also unleash dangerous circumstances. Early Sunday in Box Elder County, lighting struck three anglers in a boat on the Bear River. The boat capsized. Two survivors made it to shore but were hospitalized; the third died. In late June, lightning struck near a church hiking group in Sevier County, sending seven young people to the hospital.
"It Ends With Us" movie sheds light on domestic violence
SALT LAKE CITY — Is it harder to hold on or to let go? The movie, “It Ends With Us,” spotlights domestic violence and its nuances. In the movie, the main character, Lily Bloom, grows up in a household poisoned by domestic violence. As an adult she vows never to place herself in an abusive relationship. But after she meets and falls for a neurosurgeon with a hidden dark side, her vow becomes a bit more difficult to keep.
Shopping malls are dying, but is it inevitable?
SALT LAKE CITY — U.S. shopping malls are slowly dying, but is there a path to survival through an experience? Instead of a making a purchase, could dining at a restaurant or watching a movie at a theater inside of a mall reverse the demise of the mall? Maybe a roller coaster like the one Mall of America features in Bloomington, Minnesota. Macy’s said earlier this year that it would move to shutter 150 “unproductive locations” through 2026.
With one execution coming soon, other death-row prisoners await execution
SALT LAKE CITY — Death-row inmate Taberon Honie, 48, is scheduled to die by lethal injection just after midnight on Thursday morning. This is the first execution in Utah since 2010. Honie murdered his former girlfriend’s mother, Claudia Marie Benn, 49, in 1998 in Cedar City in southern Utah. The other inmates on Utah’s death row are Ralph Leroy Menzies, Troy Michael Kell, Michael Anthony Archuleta, Von Lester Taylor, Douglas Stewart Carter and Douglas Lovell.
Software glitch delays vote recount in Maloy vs. Jenkins primary race
SALT LAKE CITY — A software error led to a hand recount and ultimately the correct vote tally in an extremely tight congressional primary race in Utah. The incumbent, Rep. Celeste Maloy R-Utah, is now the declared the winner in the Republican primary race for the 2nd Congressional District against challenger Colby Jenkins. In all, about 107,000 votes were cast. According to Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson, 176 votes separated the two candidates.
Maloy-Jenkins race certified, says S.L. County clerk
Salt Lake County Clerk Lannie Chapman joins us live 👇 at 5:15 p.m. VIDEO SALT LAKE CITY –Salt Lake County Clerk Lannie Chapman said the Utah 2nd Congressional District Republican primary race between Rep. Celeste Maloy and Colby Jenkins has been certified. This story will be updated. We want to hear from you. Have a story idea or tip? Send it to the KSL NewsRadio team here.
High fire danger in Utah triggers red flag warning
SALT LAKE CITY — A red flag warning, indicating heightened fire danger, is in place Tuesday for much of Utah. * Tuesday Update * – we’ve changed the area of the Red Flag Warning based on latest forecast guidance and readings from weather stations.
Could 2034 Olympic Games bring too many tourists to Utah?
SALT LAKE CITY — Could Utah get swamped with too many tourists when Salt Lake City hosts the 2034 Winter Olympic Games? Recently, residents in Barcelona, Spain — who hosted the 1992 Summer Olympics— feel they have had enough of tourists. According to CNN, some residents are squirting them with water guns as they dine at sidewalk cafes in protest.
Can you buy a house with no money down?
SALT LAKE CITY — The average price of a house in Utah is $522,732 — up 2.1% over the past year. With a down payment of 20%, prepare to drop more than $100,000 for that house to start the buying agreement. But can you actually purchase a home with no money down? Co-owner of The Stern Team, Russell Faucette, spoke with Dave & Dujanovic about how to buy a home with little or no money down.
Thieves using modern tech to steal cars Original
SALT LAKE CITY — Three men arrested at the Salt Lake International Airport in connection with a coordinated carjacking operation revealed a more modern approach to car theft. Salt Lake City police found a laptop, signal communication hardware, and a key fob programming device. Detective Dalton Beebe said thieves are adapting technology to steal. “As car technology increases, theft technology will also increase,” he said.
Here's what an expert has to say
SALT LAKE CITY — Paris, the fashion capital of the world. The 2024 Summer Games. Put them together and the U.S. Olympic team better have their official uniforms looking sharp as cut glass. Let’s talk Olympic fashion with an expert Mojdeh Sakaki, program manager at the Salt Lake Community College’s Fashion Institute, joined Dave & Dujanovic, with Maura Carabello as guest host, to explain there’s more to this fashion choice than just red, white and blue.
As hurricane Beryl impacts Texas, Utah Red Cross volunteers help
SALT LAKE CITY — As Hurricane Beryl came ashore Monday in Texas, four trained disaster relief volunteers from the Red Cross of Utah were on the ground ready to assist. Benjamin Donner is the executive director of the American Red Cross Central and Southern Utah Chapter. He said they’ll be working directly with those impacted by Hurricane Beryl.
racial slur vandalized on to sign
SALT LAKE CITY — An electronic construction sign near Copper Hills High School in West Jordan was vandalized to display a racial slur — a similar incident happened in Salt Lake City last year. “That message was changed to something that was hateful, racist and . . . unwelcome in our city,” said West Jordan City spokeswoman Marie Magers. She added that city officials were made aware of the sign Tuesday morning and immediately took action to take it down.
Utah lawmakers work to protect kids from social media Original
SALT LAKE CITY — A Utah legislator discusses legislation he helped craft to rein in harmful features influencing kids plugged into social media. Earlier this week, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy called on Congress to protect kids by placing a warning label on social media platforms as commonly seen on tobacco and alcohol items. On Thursday, New York Gov.
Three dogs bite two people in Roy.
SALT LAKE CITY — Three dogs escaped their fenced yard Monday in Roy, bit two people and encircled both a horse in a pasture and a police officer. Dogs bite more than 4 million people each year in the United States, hospitalizing 6,000 to 13, 000 victims, according to Wilderness Medical Society. The initial response Roy police Officer Stuart Hackworth told Dave and Debbie that the attack began Monday about 4 in the afternoon at the Emma Russell Park, 4300 West and 5700 South in Roy.
Is it time for Utah to bring back photo cop to bust speeders?
SALT LAKE CITY — Washington, D.C. is enjoying success using traffic cameras to combat speeders in the nation’s capital city. But one Utah lawmaker doesn’t foresee the technology returning to Utah roads and highways. According to The Washington Post, D.C. has installed 477 traffic cameras — 140 since November. On one D.C. road — Wheeler Road SE — citations were down more than 95 percent from February 2022 — the first month that cameras were fully activated on that road — to November 2023.
Utah GOP primary candidates, 1st Congressional District
SALT LAKE CITY — Republican incumbent Rep. Blake Moore is running against challenger Paul Miller to become the GOP nominee for Utah’s 1st Congressional District. The primary election this year in Utah will be held on June 25. More on Moore Blake Moore was born in Ogden, Utah. Since January 2021, he has represented Utah’s 1st Congressional District. Some of Moore’s political history includes voting against the second impeachment of then-President Donald Trump.
The GOP primary challengers for Utah's 3rd Congressional District
The GOP primary candidates running for Utah's 3rd Congressional District, from left to right: John Dougal (Kristin Murphy, Deseret News), Stewart Peay (Laura Seitz, Deseret News), Mike Kennedy, (Megan Nielsen, Deseret News), Case Lawrence (Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News), J.R. Bird (Scott G. Winterton, Deseret News) (Scott G.
Four-way Republican primary race for Romney’s Senate seat
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Four-way Republican primary race for Romney's Senate seat
SALT LAKE CITY — Republican candidates: Rep. John Curtis, Riverton Mayor Trent Staggs, Jason Walton and former speaker of the Utah House Brad Wilson, all running for the Senate seat of Mitt Romney, who is retiring. KSL NewsRadio will carry the debate live. Listen on 102.7-FM or 1160-AM, and stream on KSL NewsRadio’s website or YouTube channel. Curtis was born in Ogden, Utah. Rep. John Curtis (Jeffrey D.
LISTEN: Biden issues order closing southern border to asylum seekers
SALT LAKE CITY — President Joe Biden announced an executive order Tuesday that would limit entry for asylum seekers crossing illegally into the United States from the southern border. The order goes into force when the number of illegal crossings between ports of entry into the U.S. surpasses 2,500 a day for a week. When the number of illegal migrant crossings falls below 1,500 a day for a week, the order is lifted.
SLC lending a hand to businesses struggling with Sugar House construction
SALT LAKE CITY — Years-long construction in the trendy downtown area of the Sugar House has taken a heavy toll on the area’s mostly local, small businesses. The combination of road repair and construction of new residential buildings has left customers with little parking and even difficulty finding an open road to their favorite shop, café or grocery store.
Kids burning out on sports. Is focus on only one sport the problem?
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Kids burning out on sports. Is focus on only one sport the problem?
SALT LAKE CITY — As summer rolls out, more kids will turn to sports for fun, exercise and camaraderie. But kids are burning out on sports. More than 60 million children and teens participate in organized sports. However, more than two-thirds of them quit by age 13 due to overuse injuries, overtraining or burnout, reports CBS News.
Should you take on debt for home repairs?
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Should you take on debt for home repairs?
SALT LAKE CITY — Expect the unexpected when it comes to home repairs. According to Bankrate, almost 20% of homeowners say they’ve taken on debt for maintenance and surprise costs. A national economic analyst stresses the significance of saving instead of borrowing when possible. The survey also found 24% of homeowners say they have set aside money for the inevitable repairs. About 1 in 5 homeowners say they’ve taken on debt for maintenance and surprise costs: Is it a good idea?
Is retiring abroad worth it? What about health care? Other costs?
SALT LAKE CITY — Thinking of retiring abroad? Here are a few things to think about. Can you afford it? reports that 43% of non-retired adults in the U.S. think they will have enough money to live comfortably when they retire. That’s according to Gallup research conducted in 2023. That 43% statistic is the lowest level for that metric since 2012. Where would you go? Investopedia reports that in 2020, most U.S. expats moved to Mexico, followed by Canada. The U.K. was in third place. What are the downsides?
Don't let liberal arts education go by the wayside, says professor
SALT LAKE CITY — Fewer college graduates are majoring in English, history, philosophy, literature or foreign languages. Historically, these areas of study are what define a liberal education. The Hechinger Report noted that only 4% of college graduates in 2020 had majored in liberal education studies. They also reported those numbers had fallen for the previous eight years. There seems to be a disconnect between the decisions made by students and the desires of employers.
Invasive tamarisk tree sprouting more roots along Virgin, Colorado rivers
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Invasive tamarisk tree sprouting more roots along Virgin, Colorado rivers
SALT LAKE CITY — The invasive tamarisk tree continues to take root along the Virgin River and throughout the Colorado River Basin. Program administrator at Virgin River Program, Steve Meismer said tamarisk tree branches do not bend easily and can be dangerous when waters run high. “If you have tamarisk in the stream, it will almost serve as a picket fence. It will catch all that debris and hold it up and force the water to go a different direction,” he said.
What to do if someone -- even you -- falls into a river
SALT LAKE CITY — The mountain snowmelt flowing into rivers is now raging cold and fast. Do you know what to do if you or someone else falls into a white-water river? Steve Bullock, chief of law enforcement for the Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation, joined Dave and Debbie to talk about water safety around or on rivers. Don’t wear an inflatable life jacket while on a river Bullock said Utah law requires anyone boating on a river to wear a life jacket.
One state government says healthy marriages are good business
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah state government wants marriages to flourish in the state because healthy, strong relationships and happy families lessen the tax load on residents. And that’s not all. Kids and communities are much more likely to flourish when our marriages are strong. That’s according to research by University of Virginia sociologist Brad Wilcox, our “Nothing matters more than a good marriage for happiness today,” he told Deseret News.
Summertime means reminders about life jacket safety
SALT LAKE CITY — Spring is here and water activities are near, but before you gas up the jet skis and go, soak up an expert’s experience about the modern-day life jacket and safety.
Inflation creeps a bit lower, but some still feeling the pinch
SALT LAKE CITY — U.S. consumers were given a bit of relief at the cash register last month as inflation dipped slightly. But shoppers in Utah are still feeling the bite of higher prices on grocery store shelves. The price for consumer goods and services rose 0.3% in April on a seasonally adjusted basis after rising 0.4% in each of the three preceding months, according to the Consumer Price Index.
Utah experts share life-saving boat safety tips
SALT LAKE CITY — As temperatures rise, the waves beckon boaters and skiers. But will you know what to do and have the needed items aboard in case of an emergency? Two Utah experts share their knowledge and experience about boat safety. Ty Hunter, boating program manager, and Steve Bullock, chief of law enforcement for the Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation, discussed boat and people safety tips with KSL NewsRadio’s Dave and Dujanovic.
Lawyer rips Idaho prosecutor for not charging 18-year-old man, who allegedly yelled racist and sexual slurs at U. women's basketball players
SALT LAKE CITY — A northern Idaho prosecutor won’t bring hate-crime charges against an 18-year-old man accused of shouting racist and sexual slurs at members of the University of Utah women’s basketball team during the NCAA Tournament on March 21.
Granite School District lays down the law on cellphones in schools
SALT LAKE CITY — Granite School District has drafted a policy restricting the use of cellphones in school and during class. Instead of rules changing from school to school, the policy provides consistency districtwide for students, faculty and parents. Discussing the ban with KSL NewsRadio, Ben Horsley, chief of staff for the Granite School District, said consistency in applying the rules at every school and for every student is vital. “The kids are connected enough. Parents are connected enough.
Norway ban on cellphones in schools shows promising results
SALT LAKE CITY — A few years ago, Norway banned cell phones from 400 middle schools. After three years of the ban, researchers said the girls’ grades were better and their mental health had improved, while both boys and girls experienced less bullying, according to a report by the Norwegian Institute of Public Health. The report found a 46% decrease in reported bullying incidents among girls and a 43% decrease among boys.
Weight loss meds may be increasing women's chances of getting pregnant
SALT LAKE CITY — A side effect of injectable weight-loss drugs seems to be making women more fertile. Many report becoming pregnant after using drugs like Ozempic — while on birth control. Medications like Ozempic, Mounjaro, WeGovy and Zepbound appear to boost fertility because the weight loss they induce corrects hormonal imbalances caused by obesity and metabolic disorders, as reported by USA Today.
Utah student earns perfect ACT score but rejected by MIT and BYU
SALT LAKE CITY — A Davis High senior earns a perfect ACT score but wasn’t accepted by the school of his choice. About 1.4 million students nationwide take the ACT but just 0.25% (1/400) of all test takers earned a perfect 36 score, according to . FairTest reports almost 2,000 colleges in the U.S. no longer require test scores for admission applications. That list includes other Utah universities like BYU, Utah State University and University of Utah.
After 40 years, Payson High bringing home Bacon
SALT LAKE CITY — The actor Kevin Bacon will return Saturday to Payson High School for the 40-year anniversary of the 1984 movie “Footloose.” To mark the 40th anniversary, Bacon will — along with students — create and distribute 40,000 essential resource kits to communities across the U.S. on behalf of his nonprofit SixDegrees.org. Afterward, students plan to give him a tour of the school and re-introduce him to his old school locker.
How an earthquake impacts homes and buildings
SALT LAKE CITY — How does shaking and shifting ground during an earthquake damage or destroy the homes you live in? Or the buildings you work in? Dave and Debbie broadcast live from Evergreen Junior High to discuss earthquake safety as Utahns participate Thursday in the Great Utah Shakeout. Doug Hancock who is a structural engineer, joins the show to discuss how earthquakes can impact homes and buildings.
Ahead of Great Utah Shakeout, expert shares home safety advice
SALT LAKE CITY — The Great Utah Shakeout happens Thursday morning at 10:15. That’s when residents practice earthquake safety drills — drop, cover and hold on — at work, school or home. Wade Mathews from the Utah Division of Emergency Management joined Dave & Dujanovic to discuss how to make your home earthquake-safe. Since no one knows where they will be during the next earthquake, Mathews advised going through your home hunting for hazards.
Bald eagle killed near Cedar City, $10,000 reward available
SALT LAKE CITY — A $10,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to the conviction in the illegal killing of a bald eagle in southern Utah. Utah Division of Wildlife Resources conservation officers are seeking information after a bald eagle was shot near Cedar City on Feb. 29. Responding officers discovered the eagle had been shot through the wing. The injuries were severe; the eagle had to be euthanized.
New Utah law targets auto-renewal subscriptions
SALT LAKE CITY — Did you forget to cancel your subscriptions before the “free trial” period ends? Now you’re on the hook for a monthly or yearly charge. A New Utah law shifts the responsibility of canceling a subscription away from the customer and onto the company. American adults spend an average of $91 on subscription services each month. Nearly half have signed up for a free trial of a paid subscription, then have forgotten to cancel it, a CNET survey found. State Sen.
Are you ready for an earthquake in Utah?
SALT LAKE CITY — On April 18, Utah residents statewide will participate in earthquake drills at work, school or home. On April 3, a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck the central-eastern coast of Taiwan. Taiwan earthquake: an earthquake scientist on what we know so far and what may happen next Then, on April 5, a 4.8-magnitude earthquake rattled New York City. The epicenter was in Tewksbury, in central New Jersey, about 40 miles west of NYC.
Utah doctor shines light on understanding, managing bipolar disorder
SALT LAKE CITY — To help understand bipolar disorder, a psychiatry professor explains the nature of the mental illness marked by manic highs and depressive lows. Dave and Debbie expand their coverage of Kyler Efinger, 30, a Park City resident who died on the first day of this year after he breached an emergency exit at Salt Lake International Airport, ran across the tarmac, and climbed into an engine cowling of a commercial aircraft preparing for takeoff.
His story, from the beginning
SALT LAKE CITY — A Park City man died on New Year’s Day after breaching an emergency exit at Salt Lake City International Airport, crossing the tarmac shoeless, then climbing up and into the engine turbine of an airliner taxing away from the gate. What you can’t spot in the airport’s grainy surveillance video is that Kyler Efinger, 30, was suffering from bipolar disorder. Hear the entire special on KSL NewsRadio: For Kyler, the first day of the year was his last day alive.
Eubank gazes into snow globe to predict spring runoff in Utah
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah had a good water year. Alta ski resort recorded its wettest February ever. But on Wednesday, Salt Lake City officially hit 70 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. What does this warmup portend for spring runoff? Of course, the year before was a monster snow year with big-time runoff (see photo). But KSL Meteorologist Kevin Eubank says this year is good, too, as the snowpack stands at over 100 percent of normal statewide. “We have an incredible water year.
City weighs in on unauthorized demolition of century-old meetinghouse on Easter
SALT LAKE CITY — On Easter Day, a wrecking crew showed up at the abandoned, boarded-up Fifth Ward Meetinghouse in downtown Salt Lake City and tore about half of the chapel down before being shut down by city officials who said no demolition order was issued. Nick Norris, city director of planning, explains the situation and the city’s response to the unauthorized demolition.
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