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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.

A group of UVU students say they ‘are not afraid’ for their safety but are still concerned

UVU students are set to return to class on Monday. And some students say their safety isn't their main concern as they head back to campus.

11 months ago

Federal government orders many immigrants to be held in ICE custody without bond

The order comes after a ruling from the Department of Justice's Board of Immigration Appeals.

11 months ago

‘He’s just a light’: Wife of Utah musician in ICE custody says he’s remarkably optimistic

A Utah musician has been held for 17 days and counting in ICE custody. His wife is sharing how, somehow, he's continued to be strong for his family, and strangers.

11 months ago

Utah violinist in ICE custody issued bond, but release may still be weeks, months away

John Shin was detained by ICE in Colorado Springs last month while he was on a business trip. His family has since tried to promote awareness of what happened to him, and is trying to bring him home.

11 months ago

Jury trial begins for man accused of murdering 3, including a baby, in his home nearly 10 years ago

After nearly 10 years, a man accused of murdering three people in the upstairs portion of his home is now on trial.

11 months ago

Wrong-way car crashes in Utah significantly down so far in 2025

According to data provided by the Utah Highway Safety Office, there have only been 10 wrong-way crashes on the freeways and divided highways so far in 2025.

11 months ago

UDOT moving forward with safety project near Sardine Canyon in Cache County

The Utah Department of Transportation is moving forward with plans to make safety-related changes at a major intersection near the mouth of Sardine Canyon in Cache County.

12 months ago

Utah officials consider selling underutilized government land to combat housing crisis

The plots of land that could become housing are mostly dirt lots or half-paved lots currently owned by UDOT along the Wasatch Front.

12 months ago

Man accused of faking his own death and attempting to avoid rape charges found guilty

Nicholas Rossi is accused of sexually assaulting a woman he briefly dated in 2008.

12 months ago

Utah State University, two other schools headed for the PAC 12 next year allege Mountain West Conference of fraud in lawsuit

Utah State University and two other schools headed for the PAC 12 claim the Mountain West Conference is withholding tens of millions of dollars from them.

12 months ago

Tooele residents voice outrage in emotional meeting regarding proposed tax increase

In a public meeting, Tooele residents pushed back on a property tax increase by booing and interrupting school board officials.

12 months ago

Utah dry spell worsens drought, fuels fire danger

Officials from the National Weather Service said drought conditions could worsen, fueling concern over the effectiveness of next year's snowpack.

12 months ago

Utah is second in the nation for kindergarten vaccine exemptions

When a parent gives a reason for not vaccinating, they tend to say the vaccine is unsafe, or that the diseases don't exist anymore.

12 months ago

Utah leaders say expect better prices, fewer trucks on the roads with opening of new railway facility

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said this new railway facility will help Utah's supply chain and reduce costs for Utahns.