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Health experts are reminding parents of the danger that hot playground equipment can pose as Utah temperatures break records this week. Jessica Strong, community health manager with Primary Children’s Hospital, said slides can become especially hot and, in some cases, burn kids. If it’s too hot for you to touch, it may pose a hazard for your child going down,” Strong said.

More and more 5G cell phone poles are popping up in Salt Lake City. Some homeowners complain they aren’t getting notice, which the city requires 24 hours before construction begins. As of last summer, about 100 poles had been completed. Fast forward to last month, and that number had jumped to 210 with more under construction. Cindy Kha, who lives in the Ballpark neighborhood, saw crews digging up her yard last month.

Teacher who disarmed Idaho school shooter touched by outpouring of love SYNDICATED 7 hours ago The eighth-grade math teacher credited with putting an end to the shooting of an eastern Idaho middle school is thanking the community for the love. Caption: KUTV: Michael Locklear reports Krista Gneiting posted in the Life In Rigby Facebook group, in part: My heart is touched by all the incredible outpouring of love I’ve received. Thank you. I don’t want money. I just appreciate the incredible ...

Romney booed during speech to Utah GOP convention Jordan Williams © Greg Nash Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) was booed on Saturday at the beginning of his speech at the Utah Republican Partys organizing convention. Video of the speech published by The Salt Lake Tribune captured the crowd cheering loudly just as he asks the crowd what they felt about President Bidens first 100 days in office. While some attendees are seen standing and applauding, loud boo...

Utah GOP Votes Against Censure of Romney Over Impeachment Votes The Utah Republican Party voted narrowly on May 1 against censuring Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) for his votes to convict former President Donald Trump on impeachment charges in 2020 and 2021. According to a final tally shared by KUTV reporter Michael Locklear, 711 delegates to the Utah GOP’s organizing convention voted to censure Romney, while 798 voted against. The U.S. Senate acquitted Trump at the conclusion of both trials. Ro...

If you need a job right, check out a restaurant near you. Many restaurants are desperate to hire, and some are even having to turn away customers. Caption: KUTV: Michael Locklear reports Market Street Grill’s three locations have 55 openings right now, according to Fred Boutwell, director of operations. He said they’re hiring for every position from cooks and dishwashers to servers and hosts. “Nobody’s applying,” Boutwell said. “We have ads...

A Holladay woman is still rattled after she thought Salt Lake City police pointed a gun at her. They weren’t, but her response shows the level of anxiety that some people of color are feeling right now. Caption: KUTV: Michael Locklear reports Ty Bellamy was at a car wash Sunday on the city’s west side. When she looked up from counting change, she said she saw an officer pointing a gun at her.

A Utah County business wants to host dances for high school students once again. Caption: KUTV: Michael Locklear reports County commissioners will likely approve the request from Norton Performance Training Center in Highland. The waiver of a public health order may be the first of its kind in the county, according to Aislynn Tolman-Hill, spokeswoman with the Utah County Health Department.

Protestors gathered outside of the Utah State Capitol building on Wednesday as Congress was scheduled to verify the results of the 2020 presidential election. No violence has been reported. Caption: KUTV: Michael Locklear reports The Utah Highway Patrol posted on Twitter, saying there is not mandatory evacuation at the Capitol. Please help us in getting ahead of inaccurate information regarding the State Capitol.

Questions emerge over University of Utah police chiefs legal authority Replay Video UP NEXT Questions are emerging over the legal authority of University of Utah Police Chief Rodney Chatman earlier in his tenure. © Provided by KUTV Salt Lake City Caption: Michael Locklear reports. (Video: KUTV) Chatman is currently on leave for reasons that have not been disclosed. The Utah Attorney General’s Office said multiple agencies are investigating Chatman, although a spokesman ...