Lauren Handley
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Unified Police celebrate woman’s 100th birthday—one week after she was held hostage
WEST VALLEY CITY -- What a difference a week can make. Last Saturday Doris Rucker Wasden was held hostage in her West Valley City home for several hours after a suspect fleeing police broke into the residence. → Read More
Study: Heroin overdoses skyrocketing in Utah
SALT LAKE CITY - A new Kaiser Family Foundation study found heroin overdose deaths have more than tripled since 2007 in Utah. “A 300 percent plus increase is really a little shocking to read about I think," said Utah Naloxone Executive Director Jennifer Plumb. → Read More
99-year-old woman held hostage in West Valley City says she helped suspect stay calm prior to surrender
WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah -- A 99-year-old woman who was held hostage for several hours in West Valley City early Saturday morning shared her experience with Fox 13 after the suspect's arrest. → Read More
Mechanic, police discuss impacts of eliminating vehicle safety inspections in Utah
SALT LAKE CITY -- Starting January 1st 2018, Utah law changed regarding vehicle safety inspections. Emissions testing is still required, but drivers no longer have to pass a yearly vehicle safety inspection. → Read More
Lawmakers, experts discuss ways to reduce high turnover rate among Utah teachers
SALT LAKE CITY -- Utah teachers are quitting their jobs, with most of them leaving after seven years into their careers—according to a University of Utah study. → Read More
Tow truck drivers in Utah help however they can during storm
MURRAY, Utah - Utah has been waiting a while for the snow storm that blew through Sunday night, but it made for a difficult Monday morning commute. As cars crashed and slid off the road, police and tow truck drivers were making rounds, stopping to help wherever they could. → Read More
Foundation working to build training facility at Snowbird in memory of Utah skier Bryce Astle
SALT LAKE CITY -- A local foundation is taking the next step in supporting young athletes and raising awareness for avalanche safety. The Bryce Astle Foundation and partners held a fundraiser Sunday night at their "Olympic Gala" at Kimi's Chop and Oyster House in Sugar House. → Read More
Smart City Initiative installs air quality sensors throughout Orem
OREM, Utah -- The city of Orem is working on a way to potentially change air quality in its neighborhoods. The "Smart City Initiative" is a result of Orem City, Brigham Young University students, UTOPIA Fiber, and Draper-based company Purple Air all working together to install sensors around the city. → Read More
‘Speak out, opt out, throw out’: campaign aims to reduce opioid abuse in Utah County
UTAH COUNTY -- The "Use Only as Directed" campaign is underway at 11 different health care locations across Utah County. Posters line the doors, walls, tables, trash cans, and floors—reminding people of the risk of addiction. → Read More
Baby goats found after going missing in Salt Lake City
SALT LAKE CITY - Six baby goats, born less than three weeks ago, were found after going missing from Cross E Ranch just north of Salt Lake City Sunday night. Monday evening a woman called the ranch, and said that she had found the six baby goats in her yard. → Read More
Tooele serial leash cutter causes dog to escape, get hit by car
TOOELE, Utah - An odd crime is happening in Tooele. Multiple residents posted on social media stating someone keeps coming into their yards and cutting the chains or leads they use to keep their dogs on their properties. One of those dog owners is Michelle Jaynes. → Read More
Drunk Tank Taxi returns to Orem to keep folks safe on Super Bowl Sunday
OREM, Utah -- Orem Police are bringing the Drunk Tank Taxi back to town Sunday to help Super Bowl revelers stay safe. The Drunk Tank Taxi debuted in Orem during the New Year's Eve celebrations, and the idea is to offer folks who have been drinking a safe ride home. → Read More
Good Samaritan with concealed firearm comes to rescue of Utah police officer during assault
SPRINGVILLE, Utah -- A man is in custody after assaulting a Springville police officer Friday afternoon, and a good Samaritan with a concealed firearm helped end the attack. Just before 2 p.m. → Read More
Police reports reveal events leading up to triple deadly shooting in Sandy
SANDY, Utah -- The Sandy Police Department has released police reports revealing what happened on the days leading up to a shooting that resulted in three deaths. → Read More
Zoo releases latest information on search for cat ‘Mushu’
SALT LAKE CITY — Hogle Zoo has provided an update on “Mushu,” the eight-pound Pallas’ cat who disappeared from his enclosure Sunday. A security camera with night vision captured a photo of 10-month-old Mushu, “just where we thought he was – close to home, in the maintenance area,” the zoo said. → Read More
Victim speaks after three arrested for robbery spree in Salt Lake City
SALT LAKE CITY -- Three young adults are all behind bars after they are accused of a robbery spree in Salt Lake City late Wednesday. Police said David Montoya, 20, Cameron Dallas, 18, and Kira Smith, 18, got in a car Wednesday after 10 p.m. → Read More
Victim of Riverton shooting speaks after suspect arrested in Utah County
RIVERTON, Utah -- Saturday January 20th, while many Utahns were still sleeping, one family was waking up to the sound of a stranger breaking in and shooting a loved one twice. → Read More
Government shutdown impacts Utah National Guard, state’s national parks
SALT LAKE CITY – The US military is facing a variety of consequences as a result of the federal government shutdown. Service members are working temporarily without pay. → Read More
I-15 reopens in Midvale with temporary fix, but long-term repair needed after massive tanker fire
MIDAVLE, Utah -- After a long night and following day of work, UDOT has fully reopened I-15 near 7200 South. The area was shut down for hours Thursday night after a tanker carrying 10,000 gallons of fuel became engulfed in flames. Officials said they believe its brakes sparked the flames. → Read More
New report recommends lowering legal limit for DUI from .08 to .05
SALT LAKE CITY -- A report from a committee under the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine was released Wednesday, recommending multiple policy changes pertaining to alcohol and drunk driving. At the top of their list was lowering the legal limit for DUI from .08 to . → Read More