Tractor-trailer catches fire near downtown SLC
A tractor-trailer that caught fire near the Spaghetti Bowl on southbound I-15 is blocking several lanes of traffic and forcing a number of drivers to take the collector ramp to avoid it. There was no immediate word on how long the lanes would be blocked.8 years ago
Ogden courthouse evacuated
A spokesman for the Utah State Courts confirmed the 2nd district courthouse in Ogden has been evacuated, though police described the bomb threat that triggered it as unsubstantiated.9 years ago
NB I-15 moving again near Payson
Northbound I-15 is open again near Payson after a truck overturned near the 800 South overpass.9 years ago
LDS General Conference Special Programming
KSL Newsradio has announced its programming lineup for the 188th Semi-annual General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. All Conference programming will stream live at kslnewsradio.com and on the KSL Newsradio app.9 years ago
Doug Wright to step away from daily hosting
After nearly 40 years at KSL Newsradio 102.7 FM/1160 AM, talk show host Doug Wright has announced he will be stepping back from five-day a week on-air hosting duties soon. His last day of full week hosting happens on that four-decade anniversary this coming June 1st.9 years ago
“Multiple arrests” in deaths of missing teens
Juab County officials say "multiple arrests" have been made in the deaths of two missing Tooele County teens.9 years ago
Uber pulls self-driving cars after deadly crash
TEMPE, Ariz. — Ride-sharing service Uber has decided to pull tests of self-driving cars after a pedestrian was struck and killed. Police believe the accident, in Tempe, Arizona, marks the first time a pedestrian has died in an accident involving an autonomous vehicle. A police statement says the vehicle had a human “operator” to assist […]9 years ago
Ranch building a total loss after fire
GRANTSVILLE — Firefighters say a building at Big Shot Ranch, north of Grantsville City, is a total loss, after a fast-moving, early morning fire. The North Tooele and Grantsville Fire Departments both responded around 4:30 a.m. Monday. The cause of the fire is not yet known, but fighting it became a challenge because of a […]9 years ago
President Russell M. Nelson called to lead LDS church
FILE – In this Sept. 30, 2017, file photo, Dallin H. Oaks, left, and Russell M. Nelson, then of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, confer during the faith’s semi-annual conference meetings. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File) SALT LAKE CITY — A world-renowned heart surgeon is now […]9 years ago
Storytelling, humor mark Saints’ memories of President Monson
SALT LAKE CITY — After the death of President Thomas S. Monson, leader of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, many LDS faithful are remembering their prophet’s talent for humor and storytelling. In April 2008, President Monson recalled this memorable exchange during a priesthood session, as he explained why it’s important to set […]9 years ago
At least 50 dead, 400+ in hospital after Las Vegas shooting
LAS VEGAS — Police say at least 50 people are dead and more than 400 have been taken to area hospitals after a shooting at a country concert in Nevada. Authorities identified the gunman as Stephen Paddock, 64, of Mesquite. They say he took his own life before they entered his hotel room on the […]9 years ago
Elder Robert D. Hales passes away at 85
SALT LAKE CITY — Elder Robert D. Hales, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, has died, according to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A spokesperson for the LDS Church says Elder Hales was surrounded by members of his family when he passed. He was 85 years old. Born August […]9 years ago
Former QB: NFL protest is the wrong venue
SALT LAKE CITY — A former University of Utah football player and NFL quarterback says while he understands why professional players are protesting violence against black men, he thinks they are using the wrong venue to express that opinion. Scott Mitchell, a starting quarterback at Utah in the late 1980s, went on to play in […]9 years ago
Homes destroyed in fast-moving fire
SOUTH WEBER –Six structures, five homes and one garage, were either destroyed or heavily damaged from the Uintah Fire. Fire officials say the blaze had blackened more than 1,200 acres by 2:30 this afternoon. The winds caused the blaze to spread extremely quick through dry brush. Layton City Fire Marshal Doug Bitton says they […]9 years ago
Body of kayaker found at Deer Creek Reservoir
WASATCH COUNTY — Crews have found the body a man whose kayak flipped at Deer Creek Reservoir on Saturday. Sgt. Drew Patterson with Utah State Parks says the man was kayaking with a female companion when the kayak overturned. “Going down, they only had one life jacket between the two of them and the kayak […]9 years ago
Four killed in plane crash near Ogden
WEBER COUNTY – Four people are dead after a small plane crash, which completely shut down all traffic on northbound I-15. No other vehicles were hit, and no one else was injured. Witnesses like Randy Poulsen say the plane was flying extremely low after taking off from the Ogden-Hinckley Airport. Poulsen says he could hear […]9 years ago
SLC hit hard by flash flooding
SALT LAKE CITY — As many as 100 homes and vehicles may have been damaged by unexpected early morning flooding, the Salt Lake City Fire Department says. The worst-hit area appears to be near 200 West and 1100 South, near Smiths Ballpark. The ramp from I-15 to 900 South is closed, which is forcing drivers […]9 years ago
Utah cruise passenger found dead
SEATTLE — A 39-year-old woman from Utah has died, prompting an investigation aboard a Princess Cruise ship sailing out of Seattle. A statement from the cruise line confirmed that there was a domestic dispute on board the Emerald Princess around 9 p.m. on July 25, resulting in the woman’s death. The FBI and other authorities […]9 years ago
First battle launched in “war” on homelessness
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah House Speaker Greg Hughes, R-Draper, says he is now spending nearly every day meeting and speaking with local mayors, homeless advocates and business owners, looking for solutions to the homelessness problem. To that end, he’s now created what he calls a “war room” for those discussions in the heart of […]9 years ago
Bitter about Hayward? Don’t burn, donate
SALT LAKE CITY — A Utah-based company, Medical Review Institute of America, is looking to collect your Gordon Heyward T-shirts and jerseys to send to the African nation of Ghana. The company is teaming up with World Joy, a Bountiful-based foundation that helps individuals in Ghana, to make a trip this September that will include hygiene items and other supplies. […]9 years ago
Kurt Cochran remembered at concert in Bountiful park
Hundreds of people gathered at Bountiful City Park on Saturday to remember Kurt Cochran. The man they knew as a musician and recording studio owner in West Bountiful was killed in a terrorist attack in London last March. Kurt was celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary with wife Melissa at the time. She survived the attack, […]9 years ago
Former LDS bishop accused of sexually abusing two male teenagers
A former LDS bishop was arrested late Wednesday in the Utah County community of Mapleton. Erik Hughes was booked into jail on a series of felony charges including sexual exploitation of a minor, forcible sexual abuse and witness tampering. The two male victims are now adults, but the offenses occurred before they turned 18. A […]9 years ago
Child Drowns in Spanish Oaks reservoir
A five-year-old boy who’d been camping at the Spanish Oaks reservoir with his family drowned Saturday afternoon. Sgt. Chris Sheriff with the Spanish Fork police department says searchers looked for the boy for more than half an hour after he was reported missing before a couple of bystanders spotted him. “He was found under the […]9 years ago
