Dora Scheidell
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Salt Lake City, UT, United States
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Take a first look at the 5,600-acre Mayflower Mountain Resort
WASATCH COUNTY, Utah — We're getting our first look at a new massive mountain resort which will be located near the Jordanelle Reservoir. The Mayflower property which was purchased by Extell Development in November 2017 will be just over 5,600 acres with special accommodations for members of the military. → Read More
Teen gunshot survivor gives out gun locks at Cache County Fair
CACHE COUNTY, Utah — Almost two and a half years after she was shot in the back of the head in a Smithfield canal, Deserae Turner and her family are working to prevent a similar tragedy from happening again. → Read More
Mass panic, false alarm reactions normal after mass shootings, expert says
WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah – The impact of these mass shootings is being felt across the country. With several false alarms, including one at the Valley Fair Mall Tuesday night, it begs the question – is the nation experiencing a form of post-traumatic stress? The sound of a falling sign sent peo… → Read More
Utah man who strangled wife given 2 to 45 years
PROVO, Utah — A man who admitted to strangling his wife to death nearly two years ago in their Spanish Fork home learned his fate Monday. Despite an emotional plea from Curtis Nichols, Judge Darold McDade handed down the maximum sentence, but not before listening to the heartache of the family and friends Robyn Nichols left behind. → Read More
Man dies after fall while hiking Rock Canyon, Provo
PROVO, Utah — A 43-year-old Provo man is dead after falling in Rock Canyon Tuesday morning. Provo Police say the man was hiking alone and tried to call his friend for help, but by the time crews found him, it was too late. Dispatchers got a call at about 8 a.m. → Read More
Mixed reviews as Utah agencies try out rapid DNA testing
SALT LAKE CITY — For the past nine months, the Utah Attorney General's office has been using two rapid DNA testing machines that look like printers to test DNA in under two hours. Nate Mutter, the assistant chief investigator with the AG's office, is in charge of the program. → Read More
How to stay safe as temperatures hit peak high this summer
SALT LAKE CITY — With triple-digit temperatures, heat-related illness becomes a real concern for all of us. On a blistering hot day, there's a spectrum of heat-related illnesses people can experience, according to Dr. Caroline Vines at Intermountain Health Care. "I don’t feel well. I’m nauseated. I’m dehydrated. I feel dizzy. I’m sleepy," Vines said of these conditions. → Read More
Family sues hospital after Vineyard woman bled to death in surgery
SALT LAKE CITY — The family of a Vineyard woman is suing St. Mark's Hospital after they say she bled to death a year ago during a routine surgery. The family's attorney, Rand Nolen, says this never would've happened if major mistakes hadn't been made in the operating room. → Read More
‘MacKenzie’s Voice’: sorority sisters and friends set up nonprofit
SALT LAKE CITY — Mackenzie's Lueck's sorority sisters, who initially launched the search for her last month, have started a nonprofit called MacKenzie’s Voice. “When MacKenzie went missing, the first thing we said is, 'What do we do? What is there to do?'" said Ashley Fine, one of her sorority sisters. → Read More
Turning plastic bags into beds for Utah’s homeless
SALT LAKE CITY — With the hot summer weather, most of us aren’t thinking about keeping warm this winter — but a local nonprofit is hard at work to help keep the local homeless population warm during the upcoming winter months. → Read More
Provo City Council adopts all-lethal urban deer removal program
PROVO, Utah -- The Provo City Council voted unanimously to change the way they remove deer from the city. Provo joined 15 other cities in the state adopting an all-lethal urban deer removal program, but as city officials explain, they didn’t have much of a choice. → Read More
After baby kestrels’ death, DWR warns to not disturb bird nests
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Department of Wildlife Resources is sending a warning message after two baby kestrels died in a nest that was tampered with outside a Lehi business. According to DWR spokeswoman Faith Heaton Jolley a concerned citizen notified the department. → Read More
Utah soccer pros face wage gap similar to U.S. national teams
SALT LAKE CITY — Many Americans are still beaming with pride after the U.S. Women's National Team won the World Cup Sunday. However, their victory is shining the spotlight on an issue that transcends sports, as the team moves forward with a lawsuit claiming gender discrimination. → Read More
Local veteran: fireworks can trigger PTSD
SALT LAKE CITY — It's common knowledge that fireworks can scare our pets, but there are plenty of people who can be triggered by these kinds of celebrations as well. → Read More
Family and friends react to MacKenzie Lueck’s death
SALT LAKE CITY — Family and friends of MacKenzie Lueck are understandably devastated. Many are asking for privacy, but sharing their heartbreak on social media, as they come to grips with the worst-case scenario. → Read More
Navajo student told to remove feathers at Lehi graduation
LEHI, Utah — A young Native American woman is sharing her frustration after she was forced to remove a symbol of her culture during her graduation ceremony at Lehi High School last month. High school graduation is a major milestone, but for Tasheena Savala, something important was missing from the moment. → Read More
Driver sentenced for killing man after dog abuse accusation in West Valley
SALT LAKE CITY — A man convicted of hitting and killing another man in West Valley City after being confronted about abusing a dog learned his fate Monday. → Read More
Woman escapes attacker on Jordan River Trail
TAYLORSVILLE, Utah — Unified Police are looking for a man who they say attacked a woman in broad daylight as she was walking on the Jordan River Trail in Taylorsville Thursday afternoon. Unified Sgt. Melody Gray said the woman was attacked just before 1:30 p.m. Thursday. → Read More
SLC teachers rally for pay raises
SALT LAKE CITY — Hundreds of Salt Lake City teachers rallied in solidarity Tuesday, a few weeks after the district and the union reached an impasse in salary negotiations. → Read More
Family still waiting for answers one year after Millcreek accident took daughter’s life
MILLCREEK, Utah — Just over a year ago, 48-year-old Joslyn Spilsbury lost her life while sitting at Starbucks in Millcreek. However, her family says it's been hard to process the grief, knowing charges have not been filed. → Read More