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Haley Smith

From various types of flu strains, many viruses and other types of bacteria, the FilmArray prints out a list of what's been detected, or not detected, which helps doctors determine the best course of action. Results come in about an hour instead of roughl
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Machine created by Utah company cuts flu test results to less than an hour
Doctors at Intermountain Medical Center are hoping the device created by BioFire Diagnostics in Salt Lake City will help cut back on the spread of the flu this year.
By Haley Smith
Thousands of Rainbow Family members are in Wasatch County. The gathering has resources stretched to the limit. The Wasatch County Jail can hold only 100 inmates, and right now about 40 of the beds are taken by Rainbow Family members.
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Rainbow Family Gathering putting big strain on jail, courts in Wasatch County
The numbers are increasing by the day, and the arrival of thousands of Rainbow Family members in Wasatch County has resources stretched to the limit.
By Haley Smith and Geoff Liesik
The lights along a mile stretch of I-15 are back on. They were out since March 2013, after copper thieves pulled the wire out from poles between 1000 North and 1800 North in Salt Lake City. About 30,000 feet of copper wire, worth approximately $50,000 was
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Lights along busy stretch of I-15 repaired
The lights are back on along a busy stretch of I-15 that was left in the dark at night after a copper wire heist in March 2013.
By Haley Smith
World War II veteran Joseph Max Gardiner received a string of awards in a surprise ceremony Saturday, April 5, 2014. Gardiner, 90, received four medals: the World War II Victory Medal, Good Conduct, Sharp Shooter and the American Service Medal.
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90-year-old World War II Utah veteran receives medals in surprise ceremony
World War II veteran Joseph Max Gardiner received a string of awards in a surprise ceremony Saturday. Gardiner received four medals: the World War II Victory Medal, Good Conduct, Sharp Shooter and the American Service Medal.
By Haley Smith
Police believe a slingshot-wielding man on painkillers may have been the culprit in a shooting scare in Cedar Hills Friday.
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Man with slingshot causes shooting scare in Cedar Hills, police say
Police believe a slingshot-wielding man on painkillers may have been the culprit in a shooting scare in Cedar Hills Friday.
By Haley Smith
The Granite School District is adding new tools to its security plans. In addition to a high-tech camera system in all of the schools, Granite police officers have been issued military-grade AR-15 rifles.
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Granite district equips its school officers with military rifles
The Granite School District Police Department has issued military-grade AR-15 rifles to all of its officers. The district says the move is part of its efforts to keep kids safe every day.
By Haley Smith
Lexington, a 1-year-old black Lab-German shepherd mix, is being fostered by the Kemp family in West Valley City. On Sunday Nov. 24, 2013, he alerted the family to a stranger on the back deck. Turns out that person was wanted by police.
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Foster dog alerts West Valley family to stranger on back deck
The Kemp family has one more thing to be grateful for this Thanksgiving — their foster dog who alerted them that a stranger was on their back deck.
By Haley Smith
Copper thieves cut a hole in a fence and stripped 35,000 feet of copper wire from 11 light posts on I-15.
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Wire theft leaves motorists in the dark on I-15
A massive copper theft in March has motorists on I-15 driving in the dark, and Utah Department of Transportation officials say it could be some time before the lights are back on.
By Haley Smith
Soldiers of the 1457th Engineer Battalion are in formation before leaving Camp Williams for Colorado, Friday, Oct. 4, 2013, to assist in road reconstruction in the aftermath of massive flooding in Colorado.
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Cooperation between governors enables Utah National Guard to help Colorado after flooding
About 120 members of the Utah National Guard departed from Camp Williams on Friday to assist in the reconstruction project in the aftermath of massive flooding in Colorado.
By Haley Smith
Bill Bymaster talks on the phone after a truck hit his home on 400 north in Bountiful, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013. Bill sold the Mazda, which is smashed under the truck, yesterday. It was to be picked up today by the new owners.
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Semitrailer crushes car, hits Bountiful house
A semitrailer knocked down power lines, flattened a car and crashed into a house on Thursday.
By Haley Smith