http://kutv.com RSS feed for stories from the "News - Local" section of KUTV. en-us Copyright 2012, Sinclair Broadcast Group Mon, May 20 2013, 10:59 PM MST Mon, May 20 2013, 10:59 PM MST SBG WCM - Story Module http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://kutv.com/news/features/local/stories/slc-doctors-bail-remains-at-15-million-3917.shtml?wap=0 Associated Press
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- A Salt Lake City pediatrician charged with killing his ex-wife will remain in jail on a $1.5 million cash-only bail.

Utah district court judge Robin W. Reese said Monday during hearing that he was not likely to change the bail without knowing the case. ...]]> Mon, May 20 2013, 06:49 PM MST http://kutv.com/news/features/local/stories/slc-doctors-bail-remains-at-15-million-3917.shtml?wap=0 http://kutv.com/news/features/local/stories/exploring-solutions-panhandling-homelessness-3919.shtml?wap=0 (KUTV) Data released this month by the Lt. Governor shows that the number of homeless people in Utah has decreased since last year. That's good news, but some Utah communities believe panhandling is another problem they're hoping to solve. ...]]> Mon, May 20 2013, 10:59 PM MST http://kutv.com/news/features/local/stories/exploring-solutions-panhandling-homelessness-3919.shtml?wap=0 http://kutv.com/news/features/local/stories/wvcpd-announces-close-active-search-susan-powell-3918.shtml?wap=0 (KUTV) West Valley City Police announced the end to the active phase of their search for Susan Powell at a press conference Monday, but said the case is still open, 3.5 years after she went missing.

"We have no further active leads to develop at this point," said West Valley City Manager Wayne Pyle. ...]]> Mon, May 20 2013, 10:59 PM MST http://kutv.com/news/features/local/stories/wvcpd-announces-close-active-search-susan-powell-3918.shtml?wap=0 http://kutv.com/news/features/local/stories/utah-company-promises-faster-better-superbug-test-3916.shtml?wap=0 (KUTV) A Southern Utah-based company has announced that its infectious disease testing system will have exclusive rights to a new test for drug-resistant superbugs.

DxNA LLC, located in St. George, says its test will offer hospitals and other care facilities quicker, cheaper and more detailed detection of Staphylococcus strains including MRSA. ...]]> Mon, May 20 2013, 06:49 PM MST http://kutv.com/news/features/local/stories/utah-company-promises-faster-better-superbug-test-3916.shtml?wap=0 http://kutv.com/news/features/local/stories/utah-group-pushing-primary-election-3915.shtml?wap=0
About 80 percent of Utahns used to vote, but now turnout is only 55 percent.

Rich McKeown with a group called Count My Vote says that so much is decided early on that voting is no longer interesting. ...]]> Mon, May 20 2013, 06:48 PM MST http://kutv.com/news/features/local/stories/utah-group-pushing-primary-election-3915.shtml?wap=0 http://kutv.com/news/features/local/stories/father-accused-shooting-killing-5month-old-son-court-3914.shtml?wap=0
(KUTV) Utah County prosecutors say they are moving ahead cautiously in the case of an American Fork man accused of shooting his five-month-old son. Joshua Petersen's life is on the line in what could end up a death penalty case for the baby's murder. ...]]> Mon, May 20 2013, 06:48 PM MST http://kutv.com/news/features/local/stories/father-accused-shooting-killing-5month-old-son-court-3914.shtml?wap=0 http://kutv.com/news/features/local/stories/utah-firefighters-honored-after-70-years-3913.shtml?wap=0
The special tribute honored three killed during the Victory Theater Fire in 1943. A second floor balcony collapsed, killing Theron Johnson, Harry Christensen, and Melvin Hatch. ...]]> Sun, May 19 2013, 09:53 PM MST http://kutv.com/news/features/local/stories/utah-firefighters-honored-after-70-years-3913.shtml?wap=0 http://kutv.com/news/features/local/stories/west-jordan-high-student-reaching-new-heights-3911.shtml?wap=0
The West Jordan High sophomore is a new member of the school's track and field team, but it's not so much about the thrill of competition, as it is about the confidence Bryan's gained from being part of a team. ...]]> Sun, May 19 2013, 06:21 PM MST http://kutv.com/news/features/local/stories/west-jordan-high-student-reaching-new-heights-3911.shtml?wap=0 http://kutv.com/news/features/local/stories/could-nuclear-power-plant-headed-utah-3912.shtml?wap=0 Sun, May 19 2013, 09:16 PM MST http://kutv.com/news/features/local/stories/could-nuclear-power-plant-headed-utah-3912.shtml?wap=0 http://kutv.com/news/features/local/stories/vietnam-veterans-honored-armed-forces-day-3908.shtml?wap=0
Veterans and other Utahns stood for a moment of silence in front of the Healing Field, as 364 U.S. flags waved in memorial to each Utahn killed in the Vietnam War. ...]]> Sat, May 18 2013, 11:19 PM MST http://kutv.com/news/features/local/stories/vietnam-veterans-honored-armed-forces-day-3908.shtml?wap=0 http://kutv.com/news/features/local/stories/camp-tracy-gets-facelift-3910.shtml?wap=0
Camp Tracy has hosted Camp Nah Nah Mah, a camp where young burn survivors are able to meet other survivors and regain self-esteem. ...]]> Sun, May 19 2013, 10:45 AM MST http://kutv.com/news/features/local/stories/camp-tracy-gets-facelift-3910.shtml?wap=0 http://kutv.com/news/features/local/stories/7yearold-falls-out-window-3909.shtml?wap=0
Officials say that the boy fell while leaning on a screen inside the family’s home in Erda.

The accident happened around 6:30 pm Saturday night.

The boy landed into the window well below and was flown to Primary 

Children’s Medical Center with significant head trauma. ...]]> Sun, May 19 2013, 10:21 AM MST http://kutv.com/news/features/local/stories/7yearold-falls-out-window-3909.shtml?wap=0 http://kutv.com/news/features/local/stories/big-crowds-flock-support-march-dimes-walk-3907.shtml?wap=0
One in 11 children in Utah is born premature with affects that can last a lifetime. Cami Galeiti is one of the mothers that has experience in NICU

"You never can expect this to happen and then you realize how lucky we are to have the skills these days to keep these babies out of the hospital," she said. ...]]> Sat, May 18 2013, 07:28 PM MST http://kutv.com/news/features/local/stories/big-crowds-flock-support-march-dimes-walk-3907.shtml?wap=0 http://kutv.com/news/features/local/stories/mia-love-announces-congressional-bid-3905.shtml?wap=0
Love made the announcement Saturday while addressing delegates at the Utah Republican Party's annual organizing convention. ...]]> Sat, May 18 2013, 03:32 PM MST http://kutv.com/news/features/local/stories/mia-love-announces-congressional-bid-3905.shtml?wap=0 http://kutv.com/news/features/local/stories/utahs-newest-trail-opens-at-provo-canyon-3906.shtml?wap=0
After an opening ceremony in Orem, formal ribbon-cutting ceremonies were held at six stops along the trail: Lindon, Pleasant Grove, Cedar Hills, American Fork, Highland and Lehi. ...]]> Sat, May 18 2013, 07:03 PM MST http://kutv.com/news/features/local/stories/utahs-newest-trail-opens-at-provo-canyon-3906.shtml?wap=0 http://kutv.com/news/features/local/stories/unemployment-drops-utah-3896.shtml?wap=0
The state's newest labor statistics show 64,000 people, or 4.7 percent of the workforce, was jobless in April. ...]]> Fri, May 17 2013, 09:57 AM MST http://kutv.com/news/features/local/stories/unemployment-drops-utah-3896.shtml?wap=0 http://kutv.com/news/features/local/stories/sen-lee-holds-military-academy-dinner-3904.shtml?wap=0
Eight high school graduates were recognized for choosing to attend the Military Academy.

Senator Mike Lee hosted a dinner for the students and their parents. ...]]> Fri, May 17 2013, 10:50 PM MST http://kutv.com/news/features/local/stories/sen-lee-holds-military-academy-dinner-3904.shtml?wap=0 http://kutv.com/news/features/local/stories/who-lead-utah-gop-3903.shtml?wap=0 (KUTV) One may be the establishment candidate—one may be the Tea Party favorite—and one, perhaps the long shot, could reach Latinos.

Utah Republican Party delegates meet Saturday for their state convention, and they will elect a new party chair. ...]]> Fri, May 17 2013, 09:37 PM MST http://kutv.com/news/features/local/stories/who-lead-utah-gop-3903.shtml?wap=0 http://kutv.com/news/features/local/stories/crews-rescue-injured-hiker-sanpete-county-3902.shtml?wap=0
Sanpete County officials say the hiker had fallen between 50 and 60 feet off a ledge in Maple Canyon. The canyon is a popular area for rock climbing and rappelling.

Search and rescue crews say it was difficult getting the hiker, who had several fractures and was bleeding. ...]]> Fri, May 17 2013, 05:44 PM MST http://kutv.com/news/features/local/stories/crews-rescue-injured-hiker-sanpete-county-3902.shtml?wap=0 http://kutv.com/news/features/local/stories/uta-bike-bonanza-3900.shtml?wap=0
The event takes place Friday, May 17th, at Gallivan Plaza (239 S. Main Street). The event from 4pm to 8pm is designed to educate families about bike safety and bicycling as a green transportation alternative. ...]]> Fri, May 17 2013, 04:39 PM MST http://kutv.com/news/features/local/stories/uta-bike-bonanza-3900.shtml?wap=0 http://kutv.com/news/features/local/stories/gov-herbert-signs-several-safety-bills-into-law-3899.shtml?wap=0
The governor signed the teen cell phone bill, which prevents teens from using a phone behind the wheel.

He also signed a few bills involving kids and suicide, including one about suicide prevention programs, and notifying parents of safety threats to students. ...]]> Fri, May 17 2013, 03:48 PM MST http://kutv.com/news/features/local/stories/gov-herbert-signs-several-safety-bills-into-law-3899.shtml?wap=0 http://kutv.com/news/features/local/stories/officials-excited-utahs-tourism-industry-3893.shtml?wap=0 (KUTV) Tourism officials gathered for their annual conference this week and expressed optimism and confidence about the health of Utah’s tourism industry.

“We are a major player,” said Vicki Varela, managing director of the Utah Office of Tourism. ...]]> Thu, May 16 2013, 09:38 PM MST http://kutv.com/news/features/local/stories/officials-excited-utahs-tourism-industry-3893.shtml?wap=0 http://kutv.com/news/features/local/stories/utah-doctors-son-wants-him-stay-jail-3897.shtml?wap=0
In a hearing Monday, a judge will consider a request by the attorney for John Brickman Wall to lower the bail to $100,000. ...]]> Fri, May 17 2013, 02:47 PM MST http://kutv.com/news/features/local/stories/utah-doctors-son-wants-him-stay-jail-3897.shtml?wap=0 http://kutv.com/news/features/local/stories/obama-appoints-utah-appellate-judge-fed-post-3895.shtml?wap=0
The White House announced Judge Carolyn B. McHugh on Thursday as President Barack Obama's latest appointment to the federal appeals court in Denver. ...]]> Fri, May 17 2013, 07:54 AM MST http://kutv.com/news/features/local/stories/obama-appoints-utah-appellate-judge-fed-post-3895.shtml?wap=0 http://kutv.com/news/features/local/stories/man-hit-semitruck-tooele-3894.shtml?wap=0
The accident occurred around 3:20 Friday morning on 1-80 eastbound at mile marker 6 near Wendover.

Officials say the man hit was driving a car in the right lane of travel when he came to a complete stop. ...]]> Fri, May 17 2013, 07:42 AM MST http://kutv.com/news/features/local/stories/man-hit-semitruck-tooele-3894.shtml?wap=0 http://kutv.com/news/features/local/stories/proposed-west-davis-corridor-route-revealed-3892.shtml?wap=0
Opponents say the construction will impact wetlands and bird habitats. Others say it is needed to keep up with the population growth.

On Thursday, the proposed route was unveiled. ...]]> Thu, May 16 2013, 09:38 PM MST http://kutv.com/news/features/local/stories/proposed-west-davis-corridor-route-revealed-3892.shtml?wap=0 http://kutv.com/news/features/local/stories/add-some-fun-your-workday-3901.shtml?wap=0
Sports – the yearly March Madness pool isn’t the only time you can bring sports into the office. ...]]> Fri, May 17 2013, 04:42 PM MST http://kutv.com/news/features/local/stories/add-some-fun-your-workday-3901.shtml?wap=0 http://kutv.com/news/features/local/stories/man-charged-starting-fire-fight-wife-3880.shtml?wap=0
Daniel Doe Ivins was charged Wednesday with aggravated arson, attempted murder and assault stemming from the fire May 8. ...]]> Thu, May 16 2013, 12:09 PM MST http://kutv.com/news/features/local/stories/man-charged-starting-fire-fight-wife-3880.shtml?wap=0 http://kutv.com/news/features/local/stories/health-care-task-force-discusses-changes-coming-affordable-care-act-3891.shtml?wap=0
The state's health reform task force met Thursday morning to hear from state officials about what needs to be done over the next four-plus months. ...]]> Thu, May 16 2013, 07:04 PM MST http://kutv.com/news/features/local/stories/health-care-task-force-discusses-changes-coming-affordable-care-act-3891.shtml?wap=0 http://kutv.com/news/features/local/stories/police-over-dozen-bullets-fired-downtown-slc-3890.shtml?wap=0
Police say over a dozen bullets were fired during the gunfight.

It happened near 500 West and 300 South in downtown Salt Lake City, just after 2pm.

Police do not believe either man was injured. ...]]> Thu, May 16 2013, 06:13 PM MST http://kutv.com/news/features/local/stories/police-over-dozen-bullets-fired-downtown-slc-3890.shtml?wap=0