Former Digital Content Producer

Colby Walker

Colby Walker is a former digital content producer with KSL NewsRadio.

Apple Daily to close, last pro-democracy Hong Kong newspaper

Hong Kong’s sole remaining pro-democracy newspaper will publish its last edition Thursday.
5 years ago

Some used vehicles now cost more than original sticker price

High demand and low supply have driven up used vehicle prices so much that many are now selling for more than their original sticker price when they were new.
5 years ago

Background checks blocked a record high 300,000 gun sales

Records show the number of people stopped from buying guns through the U.S. background check system hit an all-time high of more than 300,000 last year amid a surge of firearm sales.
5 years ago

Could trustees modify Dixie State rename as petition against it grows?

One petition against the proposed new name for Dixie State University — Utah Polytechnic State University — has gotten thousands of signatures over the past week. University officials say its board of trustees has the power to modify the name "if necessary."
5 years ago

KSL Investigates: Utah’s Death Row

The Utah Department of Corrections has quietly ended a decades-long practice of housing Utah State Prison inmates who are under sentence of death in maximum security, allowing the majority of them to move into medium-security cell blocks.
5 years ago

Salt Lake County showcases interactive map for firework bans

A new Salt Lake County interactive map shows off where fireworks will be restricted for the upcoming Fourth of July and July 24 holidays.
5 years ago

Is Utah going to run out of culinary water?

Farmers in Utah have had to abandon crops because of a lack of irrigation water.  But are we in danger of running out of water for homes? The short answer is no.
5 years ago

Supreme Court rules in favor of NCAA athletes

In a ruling that could help push changes in college athletics, the Supreme Court has unanimously sided with a group of former college athletes in a dispute with the NCAA over rules limiting certain compensation.
5 years ago

Why this Prime Day may fall flat for Amazon’s stock

After months of failing to break out, Amazon's stock is close to a record high. Thank Prime Day, the annual sales bonanza that kicks off Monday.
5 years ago

US Catholic bishops OK steps toward possible rebuke of Biden

U.S. Catholic bishops have overwhelmingly approved the drafting of a “teaching document” that many of them hope will rebuke Catholic politicians, including President Joe Biden, for receiving Communion despite their support for abortion rights.
5 years ago

Heated debate before US Catholic bishops vote on Communion

U.S. Catholic bishops have debated heatedly over how to address concerns about Catholic politicians, including President Joe Biden, who continue to receive Communion despite supporting abortion rights.
5 years ago

Biden signs bill into law making Juneteenth a national holiday

President Joe Biden signed a bill on Thursday establishing June 19 as Juneteenth National Independence Day, as a  federal holiday to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States.
5 years ago

University of Utah police chief says school ‘scapegoated’ him in wake of McCluskey case

The University of Utah police chief who took over the embattled department in the wake of Lauren McCluskey's murder says he faced reprisal from his employer for seeking to inform students and employees about missteps in the case.
5 years ago

Supreme Court rules unanimously in favor of Catholic Foster Care Agency

The Supreme Court unanimously ruled in favor of a Catholic Foster Care Agency saying the city of Philadelphia violated their First Amendment right to free exercise when it froze a contract with them over their religious beliefs about marriage.
5 years ago

Supreme Court says plaintiffs in Obamacare case do not have standing

WASHINGTON —  The Supreme Court has ruled 7-2 that Texas and other states challenge to the Affordable Care Act’s individual mandate do not have standing in the case. You can read the full opinion from the Court here.  This story is breaking and will be updated. Follow @walk_colb
5 years ago

Congress approves bill to make Juneteenth a federal holiday

The United States will soon have a new federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery.
5 years ago

Chinese crew enters new space station on 3-month mission

Three Chinse astronauts have arrived at China's new space station at the start of a three-month mission, marking a milestone in the country's ambitious space program.
5 years ago

Kawhi Leonard OUT for Game 5

Los Angeles Clippers star player Kawhi Leonard will not play in Game 5 against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday according to multiple reports.
5 years ago

Fire at the Magna Dump

MAGNA, Utah — A Fire broke out at the Central Valley Landfill in Magna on Wednesday morning.  KSL first saw reports of the fire at 5:30 this morning, we have crews on the way to find out more.  This story is developing and will be updated. Follow @walk_colb
5 years ago

NB-15 closed after fatal motorcycle accident

SALT LAKE CITY — A woman is dead and a man is in the hospital after an early morning motorcycle crash on northbound I-15 near 9000 South. Utah Highway Patrol said the two were on a motorcycle that began to fishtail this morning when both riders were thrown from the bike. Troopers said a semi-truck […]
5 years ago

Tiger King jumps on NFT craze from Texas prison

The Tiger King himself is jumping into the NFT craze and selling a number of items from his current residence in a federal prison in Texas.
5 years ago

Haaland sends recommendation on Utah monuments to president

Interior Secretary Deb Haaland has made her recommendation about whether to reverse former President Donald Trump’s decision to downsize two sprawling national monuments in Utah.
5 years ago

Doctors warn of burns from asphalt as heat wave hits US West

Doctors who work in Arizona and Nevada burn centers are warning of injuries from contact with super-heated roadways and other surfaces as the first extreme heat wave of the year extends across the U.S. West.
5 years ago

Committee votes in favor of this new name for Dixie State University

Dixie State University has taken the first step towards a potential new name for the University in St. George. The name "Utah Polytechnic State University" or "Utah Tech" got the thumbs up on Monday. 
5 years ago