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Adam Small

Adam Small has been with KSL NewsRadio since September 2020. He started out anchoring weekend and nighttime newscasts before becoming a reporter for Utah’s Morning News in the fall of 2022. Since then, he has covered a wide array of stories, from floods to fires, major crimes, a presidential visit and even the earthly arrival of asteroid material roughly as old as our solar system.
Adam also frequently covers stories about immigration, as well as Utah’s critical water resources like Great Salt Lake and Lake Powell.
You can connect with Adam on X and Facebook. You can also reach him by email at asmall@ksl.com.

Religious freedom bill advances to the Utah senate

A committee of Utah lawmakers advanced a religious freedom bill. Should the Religious Freedom Restoration Act ever get repealed, Utah's bill is meant to provide a safeguard. 
3 years ago

Warmer weather could be contributing to mountain lion sightings

According to state wildlife officials, the warmer weather could be playing a part in why some people in Eastern Salt Lake County are reporting mountain lion sightings. 
3 years ago

Utah lawmaker requests funding for west side bus service

A Utah lawmaker is asking the state legislature for funding to help create a major public transportation service for residents of Salt Lake County's west side.
3 years ago

Heat wave, bad air to arrive in Utah this week

Utah will see unseasonably warm temperatures this week and bad air settling in the valleys this week.
3 years ago

Water managers hope for snow to raise Lake Powell water level

The nation's second-largest reservoir is in better shape than last year, however, its water levels are still lower than they should be. 
3 years ago

Utah getting rain and snow Thursday

Utah will see snow and rain throughout most of the state on Thursday. The valleys can expect scattered showers.
3 years ago

Utah lawmaker proposes potty training bill

A Utah lawmaker introduced a bill that seeks to require children be potty trained to enroll in kindergarten. 
3 years ago

Great Salt Lake leaders ask reservoir managers to release excess water

Great Salt Lake Commissioner is reaching out to reservoir managers to see if they have any water to spare for Great Salt Lake.
3 years ago

Utah seeing massive uptick in people missing credit card payments

Utah is seeing a large increase of people not making their minimum credit card payments.
3 years ago

Rep. John Curtis wants to prevent Wall Street from buying Utah land

Utah Rep. John Curtis has introduced a bill in the U.S. House that would prevent Natural Asset Companies from buying and controlling public lands in Utah.
3 years ago

Advocates urge snowmobile safety following two deaths this week

SALT LAKE CITY— Following two snowmobiler deaths in the last week, advocates are calling on participants to engage in snowmobile safety practices.  Missy Elardi, the head of the Utah Snowmobile Association said, “there’s always the chance of an accident happening and you definitely want to ensure that you are doing everything in your power and […]
3 years ago

Box Elder County asks non-essential employees to stay home

Box Elder County leaders asked all non-essential county employees to stay home due to heavy snowfall.
3 years ago

Winter storm hitting the Wasatch Front, flights and ski traffic delayed

A fresh winter storm hit the Wasatch Front Wednesday, but the storm is expected to taper off by Thursday.
3 years ago

Lawmakers propose bill to eliminate diversity statements

Two Utah lawmakers have proposed a bill that would eliminate diversity statements from university applications.
3 years ago

2024 legislative session kicks off in Utah

Lawmakers kick off the 2024 Legislative Session. The 45-day session will see over 400 proposed bills for lawmakers to review.
3 years ago

Utah’s snowpack catches up following week of storms

A series of storms over the weekend helped get northern Utah's snowpack at a healthy level and our snowiest months are yet to come.
3 years ago

Utah lawmakers introduce bill targeting road rage

Utah lawmakers are proposing a bill that would impose harsher chargers on road rage drivers. If passed, the law would take effect in July.
3 years ago

NASA overcomes months-long hurdle in accessing OSIRIS-REx asteroid material that landed in Utah

Once the asteroid samples are removed from the OSIRIS-REx capsule, NASA will make them available to scientists across the world.
3 years ago

Northern Utah hit with surprise lake effect snow

Lake effect snow in Utah often comes from the Great Salt Lake. It's is possible Thursday in Tooele, Salt Lake, Davis and Weber Counties.
3 years ago

Utah weather conditions: brief respite from valley snow on Thursday

According to KSL Meteorologist Matt Johnson, Utah weather will provide a respite from heavy snowfall in the valleys along the Wasatch Front. 
3 years ago

Winter weather having a big impact on Utah snowpack

According to state data, snowpack has grown by a full inch in the last seven days, equating to a 25% increase. 
3 years ago

Utah weather: more snow, potential squalls expected on Wednesday

Wednesday is the second day of a five-day stretch where snow is in the Utah weather forecast. 
3 years ago

New campaign aims to reduce road rage in Utah

Road rage crashes increased by 11% in Utah, according to the Utah Departments of Public Safety and Transportation.
3 years ago

A snowy week for Utah: Here’s a look at Tuesday’s forecast

Tuesday's forecast for Utah sees snow starting late morning and getting heavier in time for the evening commute.
3 years ago