Former Digital Content Producer

Colby Walker

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

Hurricane man accused of breaking quarantine

A Hurricane man who has tested positive for COVID-19 will be criminally charged after authorities say he was spotted disobeying a quarantine order.
6 years ago

Fauci: ‘I don’t understand why’ every state hasn’t issued stay-at-home orders

The nation's top infectious disease expert said Thursday he doesn't understand why every state hasn't issued stay-at-home orders as novel coronavirus cases continue to surge across the US.
6 years ago

Europe’s hospitals buckle under the crush of the coronavirus

Coronavirus deaths are mounting with alarming speed in Spain, Italy and New York, the most lethal hot spot in the United States.
6 years ago

Navy fires captain who sought help for virus-stricken ship

The captain of a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier facing a growing coronavirus outbreak has been fired.
6 years ago

US sheds 701,000 jobs, ending a record-long hiring streak

A record-long streak of U.S. job growth ended suddenly in March after nearly a decade as employers cut 701,000 jobs because of the viral outbreak that’s all but shut down the U.S. economy.
6 years ago

Covid-19 is challenging the world to be kinder

In the midst of a global pandemic, we see a surge in something that gives us hope: Kindness is trending.
6 years ago

Stone removal to begin on historic Salt Lake Temple

A number of stones on the historic Salt Lake Temple are about to be removed after they were displaced during the recent 5.7 earthquake.
6 years ago

More than 40 spring breakers who ignored public health advice test positive for coronavirus

Dozens of spring breakers from Texas boarded a plane for fun and came home with coronavirus.
6 years ago

Utah unemployment filings up again

Utah has seen another dramatic increase in workers filing for unemployment benefits with new claims over the last two weeks approaching the total number of filings claimed over the last year.
6 years ago

Davis County ‘Stay at Home Order’ in effect

Davis County has become the third in the state to issue an official "Stay at Home Order" that will remain in effect until May 1.
6 years ago

6.6 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, a record high

Millions more Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, as businesses continue to lay off and furlough workers amid the coronavirus outbreak.
6 years ago

More evidence indicates healthy people can spread virus

More evidence is emerging that coronavirus infections are being spread by people who have no clear symptoms.
6 years ago

NASA call for astronauts draws 12,000 spaceflight hopefuls

NASA's latest call for astronauts has drawn 12,000 spaceflight hopefuls. That's the second-largest group of applicants for the job.
6 years ago

Feds: Man intentionally derailed LA train near hospital ship

Authorities say a train engineer intentionally drove a speeding locomotive off a track at the Port of Los Angeles because he was suspicious about the presence of a Navy hospital ship docked there amid the coronovirus crisis.
6 years ago

Silver Alert issued in Salt Lake City

SALT LAKE CITY– Salt Lake City have issued a silver alert and are looking for 78-year-old Douglas Babych. Babych is described as a white male, 5′ 6″  with gray hair and normally wears a black leather jacket and Champion sweats, he has been missing since 10:30 Wednesday morning. Police say that he was last seen […]
6 years ago

Costco implements new policy limiting customers in the store

The warehouse store Costco has updated its policy and will now only allow two individuals in the store per membership card, beginning Friday, April 3. 
6 years ago

Inside the ER: Doctor in New York details dire supply shortages

New York City has become the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak in the United States and doctors and nurses there are saying that they don't have the protective equipment needed to stay safe.
6 years ago

Morgues and funeral homes in New York City say they are overwhelmed

Funeral directors and morgues in New York are bracing for a worst-case scenario as the death toll keeps rising daily.
6 years ago

Boy, 13, becomes UK’s youngest coronavirus victim

A 13-year-old boy in London is thought to be the UK's youngest known victim of the novel coronavirus.
6 years ago

White House projects 100K to 240K US deaths from virus

President Donald Trump is warning Americans to brace for a “hell of a bad two weeks” ahead as the White House is releasing new projections that there could be 100,000 to 240,000 deaths in the U.S. from the coronavirus pandemic even if current social distancing guidelines are maintained.
6 years ago

What you need to do to get your government stimulus check

The IRS and the Treasury Department say Americans will start receiving their economic impact checks in the next three weeks. Here's what you need to do to get your stimulus check.
6 years ago

Across the universe: NASA hopes at-home activities will inspire future astronomers

Just because you’re confined to the four walls around you doesn’t mean that you can’t take a trip through the universe, courtesy of some new NASA posters.
6 years ago

Gov. Herbert announces new health leadership for coronavirus

Gov. Gary Herbert announced a new leader to oversee the day-to-day operations of the Utah Department of Health while the state fights coronavirus.
6 years ago

Yellowstone gets new safety poster thanks to a viral tweet from a reporter

"Oh no, not messing with you," that's what reporter Deion Broxton was saying as he got out of the way of a herd of bison outside of Yellowstone.
6 years ago