Daniel Woodruff
@danielmwoodruff
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Reporter/Anchor @KSL5TV
Salt Lake City, UT
Joined April 2010
This is one of the victims of the #MandalayBay shooting. Neysa Tonks was born & raised in Utah. Mom of 3 boys. #KUTV2News
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Here it comes! The start of 50 million gallons of water a day being diverted to the Great Salt Lake. #utpol @KUTV2News
NOW: Officials announce a plan to divert 50 million gallons of water a day to the Great Salt Lake due to Utah’s strong snowpack. Goal is to help the lake and relieve flooding. #utpol @KUTV2News
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JUST IN: In the wake of the #TexasSchoolMassacre, @derekkitchen says he’s opened a bill file to raise the age for buying a gun in Utah from 18 to 21. “If we don’t act now this will happen again, and again. This bill is the least we can do to keep our communities safe.” #utpol
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“The people who run Utah's state agencies are required to disclose possible conflicts of interest. But @GovCox’s office apparently doesn't think the public has the right to know what those are.” #utpol @SpencerJCox
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Wubbels: "I want to thank everyone for the interest in my story." Says body cam footage made all the difference. #NurseWubbels #KUTV2News.
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.@KarraPorter says she thinks Jeff Payne is sorry he got caught, not as sorry for his actions. #NurseWubbels #KUTV2News
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BREAKING: A bill sponsored by Rep. Rex Shipp that would have prohibited hormonal treatments, puberty blockers, and other medical procedures for most transgender youth has FAILED to pass a House committee, in a 5 to 9 vote: #utpol #utleg @KUTV2News.
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NOW: Alex Wubbels and her attorney respond to firing of @slcpd Detective Jeff Payne. #KUTV2News #NurseWubbels
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All along I-15 in Utah County, I’ve seen first responders on bridges — standing in the rain — paying tribute to the Santaquin police officer who was killed this morning. @KSL5TV
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.@RealBenCarson just showed up in the media room. Everyone wants to talk to him. #CNBCGOPDebate #GOPBoulder
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Jan. 6 transcript: Fake elector plot was ‘Mike Lee’s idea,’ witness testified #utpol @KUTV2News.
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Some personal news -- This is my last week @KUTV2News. I've thoroughly enjoyed working with the talented journalists here and will miss them a lot. More to come later on my next step. It's been an honor to work here for almost 7 years.
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Fascinating and revealing profile of Utah's senior senator, Mike Lee, who went from trying to stop Donald Trump from becoming president in 2016 to trying to help Trump overturn the election results in 2020. #utpol.
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NOW: Officials announce a plan to divert 50 million gallons of water a day to the Great Salt Lake due to Utah’s strong snowpack. Goal is to help the lake and relieve flooding. #utpol @KUTV2News
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The cat’s out of the bag! Starting a new job today @KSL5TV. Thrilled to continue working in journalism here in Utah.
He's finally joining our team! I remember working with @danielmwoodruff when he interned at @KSL5TV years ago. One of the best for sure. I'm excited to work w/him again as colleagues instead of competitors! Welcome to KSL, Dan. Let me know when you want to work my oncall shifts.
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.@GovCox introduces @ZelenskyyUa at @NatlGovsAssoc. He gets a standing ovation for saying that sometimes it’s hard to tell who the good guys and bad guys are, but “this is not one of those times.” He says “we have to be on the side of good or we stand for nothing.” #utpol @KSL5TV
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People keep coming up to me fuming about the organization here and how complicated and time-consuming it is. One longtime Republican said he’s never seen it like this. Complaints about long lines, too few people working at check-in, and the inability to vote by mail. #utpol.
It’s #SuperTuesday2024! Good turnout at Brighton High School for the Republican caucus. Registration is underway right now. #utpol @KSL5TV
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And…my odometer won’t go any further. I guess Toyota wasn’t planning on my 2006 Corolla going beyond this point. But we’ve only just begun!
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Attorney @KarraPorter says she's pleased Chief Brown studied evidence. "I do feel some relief, frankly, that Det. Payne was terminated.".
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LORI VALLOW DAYBELL TRIAL: “Today is the day,” Larry Woodcock tells reporters on his way into court, playing Queen’s “We Will Rock You” on his iPad. He says it was JJ’s song. “I can’t think of a better song to come in here today with his memory…I am ready for this.” @KUTV2News
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.@KarraPorter says she doesn't understand why Jeff Payne questions his termination. (He will likely appeal.) #NurseWubbels #KUTV2News.
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Wubbels says she doesn't feel emotional capacity to speak to the firing of Payne. Wants her attorney to speak for her on that. #NurseWubbels.
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NEW: @ZelenskyyUa met today with leaders of @Ch_JesusChrist as part of his visit to Utah for @NatlGovsAssoc meeting. @KSL5TV #utpol
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NOW: @UUtah leaders and @Utah_Football team arrive @utahsenate to be honored by lawmakers. They’ll also be recognized in the House this morning. #utpol #utleg @KUTV2News
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New addition to the family! Send me ideas for names. (It’s a girl.)
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BREAKING: #ChadDaybell, convicted in a high-profile triple murder case in Idaho, has been sentenced to death, after a unanimous decision by the jury. @KSL5TV
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UTAH SENATE RACE: @MarkHamill appeared at a virtual event w/ @EvanMcMullin & his volunteers. Hamill blasted election deniers & the Jan 6 insurrection. "Mike Lee belongs to the party of extremists, and we have to find common ground, and that is why you're our greatest hope" #utpol
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NEW: Candidate for governor @phil_lyman called out for criticizing expanded health insurance program despite voting for it himself #utpol #utleg @KUTV2News @mikemckellutah.
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Excited to be back @KUTV2News! Really looking forward to doing local #journalism again and being part of a fantastic team.
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.@KatieHeigl pushes for Utah bill banning killing animals in gas chambers #utpol #utleg @KUTV2News @mikemckellutah.
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Important reporting. @JStuartAdams blew off Daniella when she asked about openness & transparency by saying “come to media availability.” Um, she’s there. But beyond that, this isn’t just a media issue. It’s about the public’s right to know what their government is doing. #utpol.
Utahns won’t get answers to several big questions if a series of bills attacking government transparency pass in the final week of the 2024 Legislature. Producer: @anniebknox . #Utpol #Utleg #Utah @KSL5TV @KSLInvestigates .
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BREAKING NEWS: In an interview with me, Utah Lt. Gov. @DeidreHenderson calls for embattled state school board member Natalie Cline to resign after her social media post about a female student-athlete #utpol @KSL5TV
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Not a word from @MayorStaggs on this platform since yesterday - and no public concession after losing to @CurtisUT in the US Senate primary. @Deseret reports they’ve tried multiple times — unsuccessfully — to get any comment from him: #utpol
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ICYMI -- @SecretaryPete visited Utah today to announce a new federal program alongside @GovCox. He also went to the mountains to get a firsthand look at the risks to transportation infrastructure posed by wildfires. #utpol @KUTV2News
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Here’s a photo via @ZelenskyyUa of his meeting today with @CookQuentinL and other leaders of the @Ch_JesusChrist. @KSL5TV
NEW: @ZelenskyyUa met today with leaders of @Ch_JesusChrist as part of his visit to Utah for @NatlGovsAssoc meeting. @KSL5TV #utpol
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Last story for me tonight on @KUTV2News. Heading to new adventures. It’s been a privilege to work here.
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EXCLUSIVE: Gov. Cox says appointing, not electing, attorney general is 'a better model' #utpol #utleg @KUTV2News @SpencerJCox @mikemckellutah @SeanReyesUT.
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NOW: Larry and Kay Woodcock, grandparents of JJ Vallow, speak to the media outside the courthouse in Boise following a guilty verdict on all counts for #ChadDaybell. @KSL5TV
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NOW: We are asking @SeanReyesUT about his knowledge of complaints against Tim Ballard as alleged in a lawsuit filed yesterday: But Reyes’ spokesman (pictured below) repeatedly keeps trying to talk over us and prevent us from asking them. #utpol @KUTV2News
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NEW: @KUTV2News has confirmed Moab city will launch an investigation into how police handled an incident last month between #GabbyPetito and #BrianLaundrie. City spokesperson says the request for the investigation came from @moabpolice.
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.@GovCox says in defeating @phil_lyman, it shows Utahns don’t respond to “lies” and “made-up conspiracy theories.” #utpol @KSL5TV.
Governor @SpencerJCox with @coxforgovernor was fired up and decried the attacks from his opponent @phil_lyman during the campaign. @KSL5TV #utpol
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Ukrainian President @ZelenskyyUa joined with @GovCox, @JStuartAdams, and @mschultz_12 today as a sister-state relationship was formally established between Utah and the Kyiv region. @KSL5TV #utpol
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Missionaries at Provo MTC putting together 350,000 breakfast meals for @utahfoodbank. Happy Thanksgiving!
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Here are the mug shots of the Utah men arrested in Coeur d’Alene, ID over the weekend: A news conference with updates from police is expected in the next 30 minutes. @KUTV2News
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Former Utah Congressman @BenMcAdams says there’s a lot of energy surrounding @EvanMcMullin. He added that — win or lose — he believes McMullin has started a movement of people who want a change and more centrist candidates in politics. #utpol @KUTV2News
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Cannot express how honored I am to finally make the #CapitolFashionReport. It’s been a long time coming. (@BenWinslow told me last week with regard to my wardrobe that I needed “a little more Gaga, a little less blah blah.”) #utpol #utleg.
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Dozens of police cars from every agency around swarming U of U campus. Some officers have guns drawn. #kutv2news #UofUShooting
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This is special. Hillcrest & Highland football teams come out hand in hand for special unity game honoring Coach Cazzie Brown. #KUTV2News
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NEW: U.S. Senate unanimously passes @SenMikeLee amendment keeping pay, benefits flowing to family of Lt. Ridge Alkonis #utpol @KUTV2News @BringRidgeHome @BrittanyAlkonis.
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Sad to say goodbye to @KellyVaughen today. She’s an awesome coworker and a fantastic journalist. Great things are definitely ahead for her! @KUTV2News
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.@LGHendersonUtah statement on @phil_lyman: “For all his talk of election integrity, Phil Lyman is the only candidate in the state who has actively tried to steal an election by demanding that the Supreme Court crown him the victor of a race he soundly lost.” #utpol
The Utah Supreme Court has rejected Phil Lyman’s request that the court kick Spencer Cox out of office and off the ballot. The justices said Lyman’s suit failed on the merits and failed to make clear legal or factual arguments.
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A flyover in honor of Santaquin Police Sgt. Bill Hooser — following the dedication of his grave, a 21-gun salute, and the last call. @KSL5TV
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JUST IN: @SenThatcher narrowly avoids a primary election in his Utah Senate race, defeating former Tooele councilman Brad Pratt with just over 61% of the delegate vote. Thatcher had been criticized over his opposition to HB11, the transgender sports bill. #utpol #utleg @KUTV2News
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Melissa's sister remembers Kurt Cochran promoting a band she was in. "It meant a lot to us." Says he was very supportive. #kutv2news
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I haven't stopped thinking about Ukraine over the last 24 hours. I lived there for 2 years and have visited 5 times. I was honored to prepare this story about my experiences with the people and culture of that country @KUTV2News.
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Celebrating Sterling Poulson and his amazing career at @KUTV2News. We will all miss him! @2NewsWeather
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BREAKING: Utah's school voucher bill FAILS in the Utah House of Representatives in a 22-53 vote. #utpol #utleg @KUTV2News.
NOW: The school voucher bill (Hope Scholarship program) is up for debate in the Utah House. #utpol #utleg @KUTV2News.
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.@GovCox, @PeteButtigieg tout program to help Utah infrastructure withstand extreme weather #utpol @KUTV2News
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NEW: Utah House unanimously approves putting free period products in school restrooms #utpol #utleg @KUTV2News.
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BREAKING: #ChadDaybell is found guilty of killing Tammy Daybell, Tylee Ryan, and JJ Vallow. Guilty on all counts. @KSL5TV
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NEW: @derekkitchen, who lost re-election to the Utah Senate last year, will join the Biden administration as Acting Sr. VP & Deputy Director of Office of Congressional & Intergovernmental Affairs for @EximBankUS, an independent federal agency. #utpol @KUTV2News
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Former Sen. Karen Mayne, who served as Utah Senate minority leader, has died after battling cancer. @JStuartAdams and @SenatorLuz say she was a “trailblazer and exceptional leader who showed us how working together, despite political differences, can strengthen our state.” #utpol
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Utah House Minority Leader @RepAngelaRomero tells me she will meet with Speaker @mschultz_12 soon about state school board member Natalie Cline. She wants to see impeachment happen this session but says it will take support from Dems and GOP. #utpol #utleg @KSL5TV
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Here’s surveillance video shared by @ClayWinder in Vineyard. Listen and you can hear the mysterious “boom.” @KUTV2News
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NOW: @PeteButtigieg gets briefing from Unified Fire and @JennyWilsonUT at the burn scar on the site of the 2021 Parleys Fire. #utpol @KUTV2News
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WATCH: @CelesteMaloyUT was live on @KUTV2News as Washington County numbers were added to the total on @ElectionsUtah website, making this a VERY close race for the 2nd Congressional District. Her supporters went wild. #utpol
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Good morning from Kirtland, Ohio. We’re here for the public reopening of the Kirtland Temple, which is now owned by @Ch_JesusChrist. It was the first temple built by Latter-day Saints and was dedicated in 1836. @KSL5TV
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BREAKING: @GovCox’s office says they’ve been informed @POTUS will soon announce restoring #BearsEars and #GrandStaircase National Monuments. #utpol
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Every year on Halloween, I dress up as a news reporter (because I’m lame and don’t have any other costumes). This year, my son decided to join me — complete with earpiece and press pass! @KUTV2News
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BREAKING: @Ch_JesusChrist confirms President M. Russell Ballard died late last night at age 95 @KUTV2News
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A church spokesman tells me Pres. Monson is "weary but well" as the LDS prophet skips the final #ldsconf session. #kutv2news
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NOW: Actress and Utah resident @KatieHeigl joins @mikemckellutah to push for a bill banning gas chamber euthanasia at animal shelters in Utah. #utpol #utleg @KUTV2News
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BREAKING: The child has been found safe. A police officer just carried her over in front of us to a squad car. She appeared to be fine - just scared. More details coming soon. @KUTV2News.
BREAKING: AMBER Alert issued after child abducted in Midvale. Police are on scene of a stabbing there where the child was taken from. @KUTV2News
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NEW: Jeanetta Williams, head of NAACP Salt Lake Branch, is running for the Utah House of Representatives as a Democrat. She's challenging new lawmaker Matt MacPherson, who won a GOP special election in District 26 a few months ago. #utpol #utleg @KUTV2News
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A little late in sharing this, but I was honored to recently receive three 1st place awards from @UtahSPJ — for my coverage of Utah’s changing housing market, problems with @SelfHelpHomes, and the effort to @BringRidgeHome. #journalism #Utah
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JJ Vallow's grandfather hopes for 'righteous' verdict in Lori Vallow Daybell trial #LoriVallowDaybellTrial @KUTV2News
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