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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.

Utah lawmakers will again consider dropping the state portion of food tax

Bill sponsor Sen. Nate Blouin said that unlike previous attempts to repeal the Utah food tax, SB122 isn't tied to other legislation.
2 years ago

Proposed bill requires age verification, parental consent to get apps

Utah lawmaker wants age verification and parental consent for anyone under 18 years old who downloads an app.
2 years ago

State lawmaker sponsoring bill to see if Utah could be more involved in outer space

A proposed bill would create a committee that would seek out a potential spot for a spaceport in Utah and possibly recommend it to lawmakers.
2 years ago

Economic report names Salt Lake City, Ogden among best performing cities in America

Two of Utah's cities have been named among best preforming cities in the country.
2 years ago

What’s on tap for Great Salt Lake in the 2025 Utah General Legislative Session

The 2025 General Legislative kicks off next week and Great Salt Lake will be a topic once again.
2 years ago

Local nonprofits moving hundreds of shelter pets from Los Angeles to Utah

Several nonprofits have teamed up to move hundreds of shelter pets from Los Angeles to Utah amid the devastating wildfires.
2 years ago

Dozens of Utah firefighters off to help with deadly California wildfires

Several dozen Utah firefighters headed out Thursday morning toward California, where they will help fight the wildfires burning around Los Angeles.
2 years ago

Utah firefighters asked to assist fighting Los Angeles fires

Unified Fire Authority will send firefighters to Los Angeles, and a colleague in the North Tooele Fire District said they'll hit the ground running.
2 years ago

New study says Utahns, especially farmers, need to cut water use by 35% to save Great Salt Lake

A new study found that Utahns, especially farmers, would need to cut their water use by 35% to help get Great Salt Lake back to a healthy level over time. 
2 years ago

Utah seeing a recent spike in flu-related hospitalizations, but overall numbers are down

SALT LAKE CITY– Several hundred people have ended up in Utah hospitals with flu-related issues in just the last couple of weeks according to data from the Utah Department of Health and Human Services. According to DHHS, the state has seen 330 flu-associated hospitalizations just between December 15 and December 28. Data for this week has […]
2 years ago

Recent storms improve Utah’s early snowpack totals after a slow start

Recent storms that have come through Utah can help make up for low snowpack totals so far this year.
2 years ago

9800 South at Bangerter will close for months starting Friday night

A Utah Department of Transportation project will close east and west traffic on 9800 South at Bangerter Highway for months.
2 years ago

American Fork man claims self defense at preliminary hearing

Kevin Stanley Ellis claimed self-defense after police said he shot Matthew Restelli back in July.
2 years ago

UDOT’s plan for The Point focuses on easing traffic

UDOT's plans for The Point focus on easing traffic congestion.
2 years ago

UHP urges safe driving after several weekend crashes, three fatal

UHP says there were multiple serious crashes over the weekend. Three of them were fatal.
2 years ago

Promotion helps people get safe ride home this holiday season

Authorities hope Utah drivers will take advantage of a promotion to get a safe ride home this holiday.
2 years ago

Household debt in Utah rising at one of the fastest rates in the nation, report finds

A new report found that Utah's household debt is rising at a faster rate than most of the country.
2 years ago

5600 South project delays easing, I-15 project may be completed sooner than expected

A UDOT spokesman says delays should be easing on 5600 South in Roy as they reopen lanes.
2 years ago

Fire officials give advice to prevent Christmas tree fires

The Salt Lake City Fire Department asks the public to help prevent Christmas tree fires.
2 years ago

An end in sight for Utah’s bad air quality

Utahns living along the Wasatch Front will have to deal with bad air for a few more days, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
2 years ago

CVS closing all MinuteClinics in Utah by the end of the week

CVS will close all three Utah locations of their MinuteClinics.
2 years ago

Murray City Council to vote on short-term rental proposal

The Murray City Council will review a proposal on Tuesday regarding short-term property rentals.
2 years ago

Struggling to afford holiday gifts? A Utah financial expert has some tips

Cyber Monday has arrived. But some are still struggling to afford holiday shopping at all. A certified financial planner shares his tips.
2 years ago

One Utah woman’s creative solution to distracted driving

Tori Merrill, a Pleasant Grove woman, is giving out drawstring bags for phones. They are a creative approach to prevent distracted driving.
2 years ago