January 16th, 2009
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Eyewitness News Investigations
Ogden businessman pleads his case for parole
By Debbie Dujanovic
Ogden businessman Val Southwick has been locked up for just six months, but Tuesday he got his first chance at getting out when he attended a parole hearing at the prison in central Utah where he's serving his sentence.
KSL investigates door-to-door alarm system sales
You may have heard that the mere sight of a security company sign is enough to scare away some burglars. But a KSL 5 Eyewitness News investigation discovered these same signs may also be attracting trouble.
Investigating Hot Job Offers: What's the real deal?
They claim you can make a living as a freelance writer, a secret shopper or even by eating out and then rating those restaurants. Before you apply, see what happened when investigative reporter Debbie Dujanovic tried to land one of these high-paying positions.
Investigating Sound Walls: An effective barrier or a waste of taxpayer dollars?
Kaysville homeowners were thrilled to learn that a plan to widen I-15 included two of them. But with one wall complete and the other halfway built, residents contacted KSL's Investigative Team. They say the $2 million walls don't work: government wasted your money.
 
   
   
Local Politics
Huntsman discusses his plans for budget cuts
By Richard Piatt
Utah's budget faces massive cuts this year, and Gov. Jon Huntsman and the Utah lawmakers have different ideas on how those cuts should be made. But today the governor said there are a few things he'll compromise on, and a few he'll really fight for.
FBI kept an eye on lawmakers
By Mary Richards
Lawmakers talked with the FBI about bribery allegations. Rep. Paul Ray, R-Clearfield, says he told agents in 2007 that school voucher supporters tried to bribe him.
Lawmakers consider ban on cell phones while driving
By Andrew Adams
Lawmakers are looking to crack down on drivers using cell phones. Three legislators plan to introduce legislation dealing with the issue.
Lackluster response to looser liquor law
By Richard Piatt
Almost a year after it became state law, a step toward "liberalizing" the state's liquor laws is being called "a step backward," "laughable," and "more trouble than it's worth" and a lot of bars aren't playing along.
 
   
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MSHA fines Utah mine owner, contractor
The Mine Safety and Health Administration has fined the former owner of a Utah coal mine $215,000 for an accident that crushed a truck driver.
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Utah native was on board plane that crashed into Hudson River
A Utah native is one of the survivors of that US Airways crash into the Hudson River yesterday.
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Bryce NP proposes pullouts for wildlife watching
Bryce Canyon National Park wants to add roadside pullouts at one its most popular spots for watching pronghorn, wild turkeys and other wildlife.
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Utah black population faces health disparities
Health officials say black people in Utah are more than twice as likely as other state residents to be without health insurance.
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Investigators probe Utah refinery fire
A team of investigators will interview witnesses to the refinery explosion and fire that left four men with serious burns.
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Doctor and nurse face charges of ID theft
A Utah County doctor and registered nurse are facing federal charges of aggravated identity theft.
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Misdemeanor charge filed against former lawmaker
Prosecutors filed criminal charges today against a former Utah lawmaker in a case of alleged bribery on Capitol Hill.
Jan 16th - 11:56am | Read More |      Audio |      Video [ 45 Comments ]
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Missing girl found safe in southern Utah
A missing teenager and her alleged abductor were found less than two hours after an Amber Alert for them was issued. KSL has exclusive audio of her family's reaction when they heard she is safe. (Photo: Marshall Conley)
Jan 16th - 11:48am | Read More |      Audio |      Video [ 141 Comments ]
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Bad air accompanies warmer weather
Don't plan on saying good-bye to our warmer weather for a while because there are no storms in the forecast. There is a bad side to the higher temperatures too, though: inversion.
Jan 16th - 11:33am | Read More |      Video [ 7 Comments ]
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USU launches emergency alert system
Students, faculty and staff on the Utah State University Logan campus can now sign up to receive emergency alerts through the USU Emergency Alert system.
Jan 16th - 11:14am | Read More
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Police: Person of interest likely fled to Mexico
Police have been looking for the woman's ex-boyfriend, Gutberto Herras-Corrales, who has been named a person of interest in the case.
Jan 16th - 10:51am | Read More |      Video [ 49 Comments ]
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University of Utah gets Mormon studies fellowship
The University of Utah is offering a new fellowship in Mormon studies.
Jan 16th - 9:48am | Read More [ 99 Comments ]
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Man arrested in double slaying returned to Vegas
A man who police say plotted with a handyman to kill his wife and then killed the handyman in Las Vegas has been returned in custody from Utah to Nevada.
Jan 16th - 9:42am | Read More [ 16 Comments ]
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Police search for serial robbers
Police are looking for two men who wore blue and black sweatshirts with bandannas over their faces Wednesday night as they held up a Bajio restaurant in Riverton.
Jan 16th - 6:54am | Read More |      Video [ 40 Comments ]
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Heavy metal lullabies gaining popularity
Who says heavy metal can't put your kids to sleep? A company that produces lullaby albums is getting more and more popular. But they're not your usual lullabies.
Jan 16th - 6:11am | Read More |      Audio [ 62 Comments ]
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Park City businesses brace for impact of film festival
Fewer people will be at the Sundance Film Festival this year, but some business owners on Park City's Main Street say that isn't necessarily a bad thing.
Jan 16th - 6:00am | Read More |      Audio [ 10 Comments ]
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Salt Lake woman plans ‘Bush Bash' good-bye party
In four days, President Bush steps aside as President-elect Barak Obama takes the helm, and one woman in Salt Lake City is planning a ‘good-bye party,' of sorts.
Jan 16th - 5:30am | Read More |      Audio [ 275 Comments ]
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Utah's Kyle Whittingham wins Bryant Award
Utah's Kyle Whittingham won the Paul "Bear" Bryant College Coach of the Year Award Thursday night.
Jan 15th - 10:53pm | Read More [ 21 Comments ]
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Sundance Film Festival opens with premier of 'Mary and Max'
For 10 days every January, 200 independent films hit movie screens for the Sundance Film Festival. This year's festival opens with a claymation feature titled 'Mary and Max.'
Jan 15th - 10:15pm | Read More |      Video [ 40 Comments ]
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Utah auto dealers optimistic about 2009
It's that time of year again when the world's vehicle manufacturers roll out their new models. Tomorrow it's our turn as the Utah International Auto Expo opens to the public, and Utah's auto dealers are excited about the sales it could drum up.
Jan 15th - 10:10pm | Read More |      Video [ 54 Comments ]
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