Deaths from domestic violence spike in Utah

The three things you need to know, delivered straight to your inbox from KSL News. [3 things radio tv]( [Keep those mosquitos off for good 🦟]( [Utah domestic violence deaths spike in first half of 2023]( New numbers show a serious and growing problem in Utah, after domestic violence deaths spiked during the first half of the year. The statistics, compiled and reviewed by KSL, revealed that 22 people were killed in these kinds of cases from the start of the year through June 30. That is 63% higher than the same time period last year and higher than the same time period in other previous years. [Read More]( [Utah's DeSantis supporters on Florida slavery standard]( [Utah's DeSantis supporters on Florida slavery standard]( Since Presidential candidate and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, made a campaign stop at Utah’s Capitol Friday, some have called for the members of Utah’s GOP who are endorsing him to speak out about Florida’s academic standard dealing with slavery. [Read More]( [As youth sports kick off, high temperatures are dangerous]( [As youth sports kick off, high temperatures are dangerous]( While the current weather doesn’t bring autumn sports to mind, tryouts and practice have started for youth sports programs, leaving coaches and parents responsible to know what to do in all this heat. According to Intermountain Health, extra hot temperatures can lead to heat stroke. That can be fatal. [Read More]( What else? - [Hundreds of kids’ cups sold on Amazon are being recalled because lead was found in them.]( - [The deaths of 30 ducks in Liberty Park pond are a reminder to stay away from algae.]( - [AI is becoming a big part of elections. 🗳]( - [A former Stockton police chief is accused of stealing $200,000.]( - [Despite unanswered to calls to 988, Utahns are still getting good help.]( - [Hunter Biden plea deal falls through for now, after judge expresses concern over agreement]( - [A neighbor shooting off fireworks has now left this Payson man without a home.]( - [The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced a new temple in Bakersfield, Calif.]( - [Any interest in owning a ski lift? ⛷]( - [Hunter Biden to plead guilty to federal tax crimes on Wednesday.]( - [The Utah Warriors are trying to make the record books. 🏉]( - [Kevin Spacey was cleared of all charges in London.]( - [Here are some tips to get back into the meal-planning habit before going back to school.]( 7-day Weather Forecast We’re ramping back up to 100-plus-degree temperatures for this weekend. Friday starts the trend, Saturday’s the hottest, and Sunday starts a brief cool down into August. [KSL Investigates]( [KSL Investigates]( You might want to take those “no soliciting” signs a little more seriously. In some Utah cities, it’s illegal to ignore them. [Read More]( [Before you go...]( [Before you go...]( From Salt Lake County to Utah County, drivers and passengers called law enforcement on Saturday to report a road rage driver menacing motorists by break-checking, tailgating and even yanking at the door handle and punching the driver’s window of another car stopped at a red light. So how do you handle a situation like this? [Read More]( Get the KSLTV app today [Download iOS App]( [Download Android App]( Get the KSLNewsRadio app today [Download iOS App]( [Download Android App]( KSL | 55 North 300 West | Ste 200 | Salt Lake City | UT | 84101 [Click here to unsubscribe and manage your email subscriptions.](