Lisa Nico
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Salt Lake City, UT, United States
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Utah widow searches for Good Samaritan who helped her say goodbye to dying husband
(KUTV) — A Bluffdale woman is searching for a man whose actions, she said, gave her family a chance to say goodbye to her dying husband. 54-year-old Robert Allen was jogging the Jordan River Parkway Trail on Nov. 16 when he had a heart attack. A Bluffdale woman is searching for a man whose actions, she said, gave her family a chance to say goodbye to her dying husband. (Photo: KUTV) → Read More
Send your packages here to avoid porch theft
(KUTV) -- A Layton area business is embracing the giving spirit by taking people’s presents. The Upchurch Agency is allowing people to have their packages delivered to their insurance office to be stored in a safe and secured place until they can pick them up. They even offered to run out to your car if you can’t come inside. “Sometimes people have kids and you can’t leave them in the car! ”… → Read More
Advocates worry legislators will 'drastically' change Prop 2, blame LDS Church influence
(KUTV) -- Medical marijuana advocates are, again, accusing The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint and Utah legislatures of collaborating in regards to changing the medical marijuana initiative. → Read More
Friends, neighbors remember slain officer David Romrell
(KUTV) -- It’s been 24 hours since officer David Romrell passed away and the public is now starting to show their support for the family with tokens of love and appreciation. The blue bows and American flags lining the family’s neighborhood and the police station are images we have been seeing a lot of this year. The gesture is meant to show support for fallen officers. → Read More
Uthans Against Hunger: Poverty down, food pantry contributions up
(KUTV) -- Poverty is down in Utah, says the organization Utahns Against Hunger. Less than 80,000 homes are now on food stamps, Executive Director Gina Cornia said. That’s down from 115,000 in 2015. More schools are opening, expanding, or sustaining food pantries, thanks to donations from places like Smith’s. Tuesday, Smiths announced a 3-year $70,000 commitment to sustain the Leopard Stash food… → Read More
Police: Youth account for up to 70 percent of gang violence in Salt Lake County
(KUTV) — The majority of gang violence is caused by youth, according to the Unified Police Department’s Metro Gang Unit. Detective John Neron said up to 70 percent of his case load with the MGU is youth-related and most involve weapons charges, but could range from home invasion to homicide. “We go after the worst of the worst,” he said. nico gang 2. PNG. The MGU around the valley has a… → Read More
Suspected teenage gang member forces 12-year-old to steal $10k... from his own family
(KUTV) -- Youth violence make up a majority of gang related crimes, said Detective John Neron of the Unified Police Department’s Metro Gang Unit. “60-70% has juveniles or are exclusively juveniles. ” A 12 year old boy and his Salt Lake County family found this out the hard way, months of being bullied by a 14-year-old boy, suspected of gang affiliation. The boy told 2News, in an exclusive… → Read More
Maj. Brent Taylor’s burial attracts hundreds
(KUTV) -- Hundreds joined in honoring Major Brent Taylor at the Ben Lomond Cemetery in Ogden Saturday. His remains were taken in a National Guard procession leading from his funeral at Weber State University. Flags for Taylor’s loved ones were given to his family. Several people also spoke at the military-style funeral for the beloved family man, Major and Mayor of North Ogden. Utah National… → Read More
University of Utah to revamp Rice-Eccles Stadium
(KUTV) — The University of Utah is rebuilding its stadium, a move that could potentially benefit more than just football fans. The university's Board of Trustees approved a $80 million bond to renovate Rice-Eccles Stadium, adding more than 5,000 seats. A planned revamp of the University of Utah's Rice-Eccles Stadium could help Salt Lake City in its bid to host the 2030 Winter Olympic Games.… → Read More
2030 Winter Olympics bid down to 2: Salt Lake City and Denver
(KUTV) — Just two cities are in the running to be the host of the upcoming Winter Olympics, as early as 2030. Reno-Tahoe has pulled out of the bid. Utah Sports Commission President and CEO Jeff Robbins said the U. S. Olympic Committee will tour the Salt Lake area on Wednesday. Just two cities are in the running to be the host of the upcoming Winter Olympics, as early as 2030. Reno-Tahoe has… → Read More
100 more firefighters leave for California
(KUTV) -- About 100 more firefighters from the Salt Lake area will join 80 other Utahns already dispatched to California. Deputy Chief Chris Dawson of the South Jordan Fire Department said this fire is extremely intense. “Their request was robust so it’s a good thing we were able to go out and help them," Dawson said. He also said the experience will be useful for firefighting back here in Utah… → Read More
Salt Palace Convention Center hotel plans approved
(KUTV) -- It’s official: the Salt Palace Convention Center is getting a new hotel. The Governor’s Office of Economic Development unanimously approved a movement granting incentives for private investor Portman Holdings, and other city and state agencies to move forward with the plan. "We got them approved for an incentive, a rebate and now we can start helping this project come out of the… → Read More
Search for armed suspect in Weber County
(KUTV) -- A Washington Terrace man is on the run after police said he pulled a weapon on his family. According to Weber County Sheriff’s Office, Carson Lowe had been living in his parents’ home when they became involved in an argument, and Lowe pulled a weapon on them Tuesday morning. Authorities said he also intercepted a 911 call made by his parents. They dispatched officers and four K-9 units… → Read More
Slain mayor, soldier remembered as one who 'did the right thing for the right reasons'
(KUTV) — 24 hours after North Ogden Mayor Brent Taylor died serving in Afghanistan, the community is paying respect to the national hero. “Brent, he is a true American and we have lost a hero,” said Toby Mileski, one of Taylor's best friends. Mileski and Taylor worked together in local politics. Mileski previously served as the mayor of Pleasant View. “We became best friends and political… → Read More
North Ogden mourns loss of mayor killed during 'insider attack' in Afghanistan
(KUTV ) -- Citizens of North Ogden solemnly mourned Mayor Brent Taylor Saturday. Friends, neighbors and colleagues remembered the national guardsman and public servant as a hardworking and compassionate man. Cheryl Stoker served on city council with Taylor and had known him for about a decade. Stoker read a recent message from Taylor, “He said ‘Greetings to my North Ogden friends from… → Read More
Utahns embrace trick-or-treaters with food allergies through Teal Pumpkin Project
(KUTV) — More and more Utah homes are embracing the “Teal Pumpkin Project. ” FARE, Food Allergy Research & Education, started the initiative in 2014 to help identify homes that catered to trick-or-treaters with food allergies. These homes either had hypo-allergenic candy or toys to give children with food allergies. Salt Lake City resident Aimee Nussbaum has been offering alternative treats or… → Read More
Millcreek condo owners forced to pay $40,000 fee
(KUTV) -- Nearly 100 homeowners at Millcreek Hollow are being forced to pay for roughly $4 million in repairs, due to alleged builder negligence. According to residents, the builders cut corners when they built the 96-unit property about 15 years ago, and now, the owners are paying the cost. The management company, FCS, said they tried to hold the builder accountable, but the agency had filed… → Read More
Local businesses support women with free spa day
(KUTV) -- Sunday, Salt Lake area businesses partnered with a local nonprofit to offer free beauty services to impoverished women who wanted to get a fresh start. The nonprofit, Circles Salt Lake, is the local chapter of a national nonprofit that helps families experiencing generational poverty. Organizers arranged for more than two dozen women in the program to have their hair, makeup, and nails… → Read More
Dozens of Utah soldiers to defend overseas
(KUTV) -- About 60 Utah soldiers prepared for deployment to Afghanistan Sunday. The Utah Army National Guard will prepare in Colorado before deploying overseas for about a year. The assignment was bittersweet for SPC Spencer Powell and his wife, Brenna, who are expecting a child. The family members were very happy and enthusiastic to serve the country, and optimistic they could be reunited in… → Read More
Vigil for Centerville officer Jason Read
(KUTV) -- The public gathered for a candlelight vigil for Centerville Police Officer Jason Read Sunday. Read was injured last month in a motorcycle crash while he was off-duty. He later died of his injuries. Those who knew him said he was a treasured member of the force and of the community. “There are officers on our department that would call him every single day or text him, just for advice,… → Read More