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Larry D. Curtis

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Police ask for help identifying remains found near Springville

Police ask for help identifying remains found near Springville

KSL-TV (Salt Lake City, UT) — Investigators are asking the public to help them identify remains found recently in the mountains near Springville.

Teen charged as adult in Mount Olympus trailhead murder

Teen charged as adult in Mount Olympus trailhead murder

KSL TV — A 16-year-old boy is the latest person to be charged with the murder of Naod Welday, 18, at the Mount Olympus trailhead parking lot in August.

Man behind the voice of AOL's 'You've got mail' greeting, dies at 74

Man behind the voice of AOL's 'You've got mail' greeting, dies at 74

KSL-TV (Salt Lake City, UT) — The man who voiced America Online's famous "You've got mail" greeting has died at age 74. Elwood Edwards died Tuesday at his home in New Bern, North Carolina. His daughter says the cause was complications from a stroke.

Cox wins another term as Utah's governor

Cox wins another term as Utah's governor

KSL-TV (Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah's Gov. Spencer Cox was elected to a second term Tuesday night against Democrat challenger Brian King and a determined write in campaign from fellow Republican Rep. Phil Lyman.

1 killed, 2 injured in crash at Taylorsville cemetery

1 killed, 2 injured in crash at Taylorsville cemetery

KSL.com — A car struck a wall near a Taylorsville cemetery, killing the driver and injuring two others.

Court documents detail timeline in killing of Roosevelt woman Kimberly Hyde

Court documents detail timeline in killing of Roosevelt woman Kimberly Hyde

KSL-TV (Salt Lake City, UT) — Unsealed court documents detail why a warrant has been issued for the man charged with killing a Utah woman Kimberly Hyde. Investigators state that once the victim's body was located, he apparently fled the U.S.

Family celebrates life, mourns death of Utah author Blaine Yorgason

Family celebrates life, mourns death of Utah author Blaine Yorgason

KSL-TV (Salt Lake City, UT) — Noted Utah author Blaine Michael Yorgason died on Tuesday after complications brought on by dementia. Best known for works such as "Charlie's Monument," "The Bishop's Horse Race," and "Windwalker," Yorgason authored scores of books in the '70s, '80s and '90s.

Dangling Rope Marina at Lake Powell will not open again as NPS plans for alternatives

Dangling Rope Marina at Lake Powell will not open again as NPS plans for alternatives

KSL-TV (Salt Lake City, UT) — The National Park Service explained Thursday that Dangling Rope Marina at Lake Powell is no longer sustainable due to declining water levels.

SLC/Park City named as 1 of 3 finalists to host future Sundance Film Festival

SLC/Park City named as 1 of 3 finalists to host future Sundance Film Festival

KSL-TV (Salt Lake City, UT) — Salt Lake City/Park City is among the three finalists to be future hosts of the Sundance Film Festival for 2027 and beyond.

Iconic Double Arch at Lake Powell collapses

Iconic Double Arch at Lake Powell collapses

KSL-TV (Salt Lake City, UT) — Rangers confirmed what people have been proclaiming on social media Friday, the Double Arch collapsed at Lake Powell. Toilet Bowl

Taberon Honie executed for 1998 killing of Claudia Marie Benn

Taberon Honie executed for 1998 killing of Claudia Marie Benn

KSL-TV (Salt Lake City, UT) — Taberon Dave Honie, 48, was put to death early Thursday morning for the murder of Claudia Marie Benn, then 49, in 1998.

UPDATE: Layton child with adult he knows from internet found in Nebraska after Amber Alert

UPDATE: Layton child with adult he knows from internet found in Nebraska after Amber Alert

KSLTV.com — (Layton Police Department) UPDATE: On Monday, both Zeman and McConney were found in Nebraska. The victim was found safe and sound. LAYTON, Utah - Utah police issued an Amber Alert Tuesday for a missing 13-year-old boy who is believed to be with an adult he met from the internet.

Utah fire department offers simple home safety tip: close doors

Utah fire department offers simple home safety tip: close doors

KSLTV.com — Tremonton Fire Department responded to a house fire Friday and used photos from the scene to offer an important but simple safety tip for the public: close your doors.

Rose Bowl Parade continues its 'never on Sunday' tradition established in 1893

Rose Bowl Parade continues its 'never on Sunday' tradition established in 1893

KSLTV.com — Traditions, that are such an essential part of the Rose Bowl Parade, extend way back to the 19th Century and include a "never on Sunday" policy. Before there was a game, there was a Rose Parade, started in 1890 in Pasadena, California, where it is still held.

Grand County closes case of two women killed while camping near Moab

Grand County closes case of two women killed while camping near Moab

KSLTV.com — MOAB, Utah - The investigation into the killing of two Utah women, 38-year-old Crystal Turner and 24-year-old Kylen Schulte in the Moab area, will be closed. The Grand County Sheriff's Office said it will close the case and is satisfied that Adam Tomer Pinkusiewicz was responsible for shooting and killing the married couple on Aug.

Utah basketball legend Arnie Ferrin dies

Utah basketball legend Arnie Ferrin dies

KSL-TV (Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah sports legend Arnie Ferrin has died. He was 97.

Man accused of kidnapping and violating no-contact order arrested for 4th time

Man accused of kidnapping and violating no-contact order arrested for 4th time

KSLTV.com — SALT LAKE CITY - Police arrested a man in Salt Lake Tuesday, wanted on a felony arrest warrant, after three previous domestic violence arrests or violations of a no-contact order against the same victim, all since October.

New Utah roadkill app hopes to improve human and animal roadway safety

New Utah roadkill app hopes to improve human and animal roadway safety

KSLTV.com — SALT LAKE CITY - So far this year over 5,000 cars have collided with Utah wildlife. Oh deer. Utah's roadkill experts say the actual number of collisions is likely twice as high because many incidents aren't reported.

Utah transportation company expands service to Reno

Utah transportation company expands service to Reno

KSL TV — Shuttle bus options from Salt Lake City to Reno, Nevada, have expanded. As of Dec. 1, Salt Lake Express now connects to Reno on Interstate 80. The company said it has worked with the Nevada Department of Transportation to determine the needs of the communities in the corridor.

Dream Theater returns to Utah Thursday, 15 years after Gov. Huntsman named a day after band

Dream Theater returns to Utah Thursday, 15 years after Gov. Huntsman named a day after band

KSL-TV (Salt Lake City, UT) — Perhaps little-known in the Beehive State, but much to the amazement of music press and fans over the last 15 years, Utah once celebrated Dream Theater Day in Utah, by decree of then Gov. Jon M. Huntsman.

Elizabeth Smart remembers gaining her freedom from kidnappers 18 years ago

Elizabeth Smart remembers gaining her freedom from kidnappers 18 years ago

WJAR-TV (Cranston, RI) — Elizabeth Smart - known as the Utah girl who was found after being kidnapped - remembered her liberation from captivity and reaffirmed her faith in goodness and miracles on her Instagram account. Smart was abducted at 14 from her bedroom and despite rigorous searching by her family and community, she was taken from Utah to California.

SL Tribune photographer attacked with pepper spray during protests at Utah Capitol

SL Tribune photographer attacked with pepper spray during protests at Utah Capitol

KMYU-TV (Salt Lake City, UT) — A long-time photographer for the Salt Lake Tribune was attacked with pepper spray Wednesday as he covered a protest in favor of President Donald Trump and against the 2020 presidential election. The Utah newspaper said the verbal and physical attack tossed aside the First Amendment of the Constitution.

Officer on leave for 'use of force' during Salt Lake protest

Officer on leave for 'use of force' during Salt Lake protest

KJZZ-TV (Salt Lake City, UT) — An officer with the Ogden Police Department was put on administrative leave while authorities investigate the officer's use of force during protests in Salt Lake City on Saturday. (Photo: Larry D. Curtis / KUTV)

Rush drummer and lyricist Neal Peart dead at 67

Rush drummer and lyricist Neal Peart dead at 67

KUTV-TV (Salt Lake City, UT) — Neil Peart, one of the most admired and greatest drummers in rock music, died this week at 67. His Rush bandmates, bassist Geddy Lee and guitarist Alex Lifeson, confirmed his passing on Twitter while a spokeswoman representing the rock trio confirmed the news to media outlets.
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