Lauren Steinbrecher

Ogden officers ruled justified in punching man; family plans to sue

The Ogden Police Department has ruled its officers were justified in a use-of-force case and are explaining the full situation that led two officers to punch a man as he laid on the ground.
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Towing company rallies around driver hit by metal sheet on Utah highway

A tow truck company is rallying around one of its drivers and his family after a sheet of metal flew through his windshield and left him in the ICU with life-changing injuries. 
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Ogden police investigating punches thrown by officers captured in bystander video

A video showing an incident with Ogden police officers is raising questions over the conduct of the officers.
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Civil Air Patrol cadets survey Sandy parks for storm drain debris

A group of volunteers helped Sandy get ahead of flooding, by making sure the city’s storm drains are clear, and ready for runoff.
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‘He’s going to kill me’: Payson woman describes terror ahead of police chase that landed ex-boyfriend in jail

After a Utah County man was arrested following a two-county high-speed chase Tuesday, a Payson woman is sharing how her ex-boyfriend has been stalking and threatening her, as she questions why he was even on the streets to begin with.
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Spanish Fork City preps riverbanks to handle high water

In Spanish Fork, city crews are prepping riverbanks to handle high water because they expect a huge surge in the coming weeks. 
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Family grateful for help after snowmobiler suffers life-altering injuries in crash

A Utah man is facing a long road to recovery after a snowmobile crash left him without an eye and with several broken bones. His family is sharing how grateful they are after hundreds of people have stepped up to help him.
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RV resort takes precautions with Weber River expected to rise

An RV resort in Uintah, Utah, is preparing for the worst if the nearby Weber River begins to flood due to the melting snow.
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Opening statements begin Monday in the Lori Vallow Daybell trial

Monday will mark a significant day in the Lori Vallow Daybell trial, as opening statements are set to begin.
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Jury selection underway on first day of Lori Vallow Daybell trial

The first day of the Lori Vallow Daybell trial began with jury selection on Monday in Boise.
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Here’s what will happen on Day 1 of the Lori Vallow Daybell trial

Lori Vallow Daybell's trial officially begins Monday. The 49-year-old is facing charges for the murders of her children and husband's late wife.
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Woodcocks speak ahead of Vallow Daybell trial; judge still deciding if they can sit in court

The two people who sparked the entire investigation into JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan's disappearance, may not be able to watch Lori Vallow Daybell's trial.
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West Jordan police taking on nationwide initiative to recruit women to force

The West Jordan Police Department is taking on a nation-wide initiative to recruit more women to join the police force. The goal: 30% by the year 2030.
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JJ Vallow’s grandparents fight claim they shouldn’t be allowed to watch Lori Vallow Daybell trial

The grandparents of Joshua JJ Vallow are asking an Idaho judge to allow them to sit in court and appoint them to represent the murdered 7-year-old, on the eve of the trial for JJ’s mother, Lori Vallow Daybell.
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Idaho judge deciding if JJ Vallow’s grandparents can sit in on Lori Vallow Daybell trial

A judge will decide if family members who plan on testifying can sit in the courtroom, namely Joshua "JJ" Vallow's grandparents Kay and Larry Woodcock.
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Utah will likely set historic snow record Friday

Thursday was on track to make history in Utah, with the snowpack ready to inch past a 40-year-old record. It all came down to a tenth of an inch.
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Alta, Brighton celebrate 700 inches of snowfall

Two Utah ski resorts are celebrating a huge milestone they haven’t seen in years, hitting 700 inches of snowfall and counting.
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Here’s how no death penalty could affect Lori Vallow Daybell trial

From jury selection to the length of the trial, taking the death penalty off the table will have a huge impact on the Lori Vallow Daybell trial, which starts in less than two weeks.
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Legendary Utah ‘Mormon Meteor’ racer inducted into Motorsports Hall of Fame of America

The Motorsports Hall of Fame of America recently honored a famous racing Utahn, known for putting the Bonneville Salt Flats — and Utah — on the world map. Remarkably, the 85-year-old car he used to race can still be found completely restored in Salt Lake City.
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Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons to close for avalanche control work

UDOT will be closing down both Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons, with Little Cottonwood Canyon shutting down overnight Wednesday into Thursday for avalanche control
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Couples out thousands after Utah-based national wedding business suddenly closes

Couples across the country are wondering how to get back thousands of dollars after a Utah-based wedding photography and videography business shut down.
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New Utah prison ‘Turning a corner’ after bumpy start

On paper, everything was outlined for 1.3 million square feet including the design, the processes, and the training.
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Utah family grateful after police, community help find lost service dogs in snowstorm

An Ogden family is grateful to have their service dogs back, after both animals escaped from their home during the snowstorm last weekend, wandering miles away in the snow.
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Granite School District police debut first gun-sniffing K-9 team

The Granite School District has a new tool to track down guns in schools. His name is Bolt, and he's part of a gun detection team -- the only one like it in Utah.
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