Colby Walker

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

David Ortiz back in Boston after being shot in Dominican bar

David Ortiz was back in Boston on Monday night for medical care, a day after authorities said the former Red Sox slugger affectionately known as Big Papi was ambushed by a gunman at a bar in his native Dominican Republic.
5 years ago

The 7 deadly sins of personal finance

The seven deadly sins of personal finance come from experts who say we're all doing it wrong when it comes to saving our money.
5 years ago

Fire department: Helicopter crash reported in Manhattan

The FDNY said at around 2 p.m. Monday that it had no further details of the incident, roughly located around 51st Street and Seventh Avenue.
5 years ago

I-15 pothole repair ahead of schedule according to UDOT

UDOT Spokesman John Gleason says that we may have more closures over the next two weekends, but UDOT is ahead of schedule and may need only one more weekend to finish critical pothole repairs along a stretch of I-15 in Salt Lake City.
5 years ago

Paramedic / Firefighter released from hospital

A paramedic/firefighter who was hit by a car near Millcreek Canyon on Sunday has been released from the hospital.
5 years ago

At least 1 person is dead and 6 others injured after crane falls on Dallas apartment building

At least one person has died and six were injured after a crane fell onto an apartment complex in downtown Dallas, according to Dallas Fire-Rescue spokesman Jason Evans.
5 years ago

Newly restored historic sailing ship crashes and sinks days after relaunch

The 121-foot Elbe No. 5 collided with the 466-foot Astrosprinter, a Cyprus-flagged cargo ship, on the Elbe river near Hamburg, Germany on Saturday afternoon, according to Wilfried Sprekels, a fire department official.
5 years ago

Lil Nas X’s ‘Old Town Road’ inspires autistic boy to sing

An Atlanta rapper's take on country music has inspired a mostly nonverbal autistic boy in Minnesota to sing.
5 years ago

Ex-Boston slugger David Ortiz shot at Dominican Republic bar

Former Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz was hospitalized Monday following surgery for a gunshot wound after being ambushed by a man in a bar in his native Dominican Republic, authorities said.
5 years ago

US-China trade war sparks worries about rare minerals

Rising trade tensions between the U.S. and China have sparked worries about the 17 exotic-sounding rare earth minerals needed for high-tech products like robotics, drones and electric cars.
5 years ago

SL District Attorney joins prosecutors in concern over abortion bans

SALT LAKE CITY — Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill has joined with more than 40 other elected prosecutors across the nation. They are raising concerns over the constitutionality of abortion bans. In a statement from the group issued by Fair and Just Prosecution they say that they wish to make clear, “their collective […]
5 years ago

Something new at the Farmer’s Market

Fruits, veggies, Narcan, and Naloxone. You'll be able to find all of these during the opening weekend of the Downtown Salt Lake Farmer's Market that starts June 8th.
5 years ago

US and Russian warships nearly collide in the Pacific

The United States and Russian navies are at odds over an apparent near collision in the Pacific Friday with each side blaming the other.
5 years ago

Walmart will deliver groceries from the food aisle to your fridge

Walmart is betting it can convince time-strapped customers to let strangers deliver groceries into their refrigerators while they're away from home.
5 years ago

Chemical leak causes evacuations on last day of school, students and staff safe

MIDVALE, Utah — Unified Fire was dispatched to Jordan Valley School in Midvale (7501 S 1000 E) Thursday after someone noticed a strong chemical odor in the building. Jordan Valley School is part of the Canyons School District where students with “severe multiple disabilities” come from around the district. Canyons School District spokesman Jeff Haney […]
5 years ago

READ: President Trump’s D-Day remarks from France

"Thank you, to all of our friends and partners. Our cherished alliance was forged in the heat of battle, tested in the trials of war, and proven in the blessings of peace. Our bond is unbreakable. from across the earth, Americans are drawn to this place as though it were a part of our very soul we come not only because of what they did here, we come because of who they were."
5 years ago

This month, you can see Jupiter and its largest moons with just your binoculars

For space lovers around the world, the month of June is set to be stellar: Jupiter will be clearly visible, and those wanting to catch a glimpse of its moons will only need a pair of binoculars.
5 years ago

Toxic algal bloom spotted on Utah Lake, a first for 2019

The Utah County Health Department has issued a warning advisory for the area and signs have been posted. The warning encourages people not to drink the water, go swimming or water skiing, or allow pets or livestock near the water.
5 years ago

Trump tells D-Day veterans they’re among greatest Americans

President Donald Trump on Thursday lauded the heroism of American and Allied service members who participated in the D-Day invasion that changed the fortunes of World War II, saying they "are among the very greatest Americans who will ever live."
5 years ago

Honor Flight plans first all female veterans’ trip to DC

After a $30,000 donation, Honor Flight will hold its first all-female memorial flight this week, made up of women veterans from the Vietnam and Korean wars.
5 years ago

Police respond to shooting in Kearns

Police have responded to a shooting in Kearns that has left one person dead and one person in the hospital after reports of shots being fired at 7:30 Wednesday morning.
5 years ago

Powell hints Fed will cut rates if needed over trade wars

Chairman Jerome Powell said Tuesday that the Federal Reserve is prepared to respond if it decides the Trump administration's trade conflicts are threatening the U.S. economy. Investors read his remarks as a signal that the Fed will likely cut interest rates later this year.
5 years ago

Florida deputy charged for inaction during Parkland shooting

MIAMI (AP) — The Florida deputy who knew a gunman was loose at the Parkland high school but refused to go inside to confront the assailant was arrested Tuesday on 11 criminal charges related to his inaction during the massacre that killed 17 people. Scot Peterson was on duty as the resource officer at Marjory […]
5 years ago

Suddenly it’s D-Day again; aging veterans recall invasion

The veterans hobble along on canes and lean on walking frames now, slower and weaker than they were on D-Day, when they stormed the Normandy beaches with the fate of the free world resting on their shoulders. It's hard to imagine them as soldiers carrying rifles across their chests and 60-pound packs on their backs — until they start talking.
5 years ago