Former Digital Content Producer

Derrick Jones

Derrick Jones is a digital content producer for KSL NewsRadio. You can reach him at djones@ksl.com.

Hogle Zoo mourns death of Priya, a red panda

This news comes after the zoo had placed her on veterinary advisement, after which, her condition became critical over the next few days. 
3 years ago

SLCPD responds to a domestic violence call that involved a stabbing and arson

A domestic violence-related incident involving a stabbing and arson that left two individuals injured and sent both to the hospital.
3 years ago

Utah DMV warns about a new scam

The DMV says it uses text messages but never requests personal information.
3 years ago

Mountain Green fire claims house early Saturday

A fire in Mountain Green claimed a house Saturday morning in the Rawlins Ranch Subdivision. no one was injured as the family was out of town.
3 years ago

Rollover crash sends one to the hospital

The Utah Highway Patrol said the one-car crash left one person with several broken bones.
3 years ago

SCREEN Act reintroduced to protect children from pornography

Sen. Mike Lee, R-UT, has reintroduced a motion to protect minors from online pornography exposure.
3 years ago

UHP investigating whether crash on I-15 in Lehi is linked to alcohol

The UHP said that after hitting a wall, a car slammed into a semi-truck. The truck driver kept going, the driver of the vehicle was extricated from the car.
3 years ago

Single-vehicle rollover crash results in DUI arrest and serious injuries

A single-vehicle rollover crash in Santa Clara led to the arrest of Salvador Mejia Jr. for driving under the influence.
3 years ago

Explainer: The Religious Freedom Restoration Act

A recent visit to Utah by Ukrainian interfaith leaders prompted a discussion of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993.
3 years ago

Multiple Injuries reported in multi-vehicle crash

SALT LAKE. CITY — A Crash was reported near 400S and I-15. The crash involved multiple vehicles and multiple injuries were reported. According to the Utah Department of Transportation, the crash happened around 4:20 p.m. Corporal Quincy Breuer with the Utah Highway Patrol said that the total number of vehicles and extent of injuries are […]
3 years ago

Siblings killed in auto-pedestrian incidents at the same intersection days apart in St. George

A man died in an auto-pedestrian crash in St. George Friday evening, He was struck after allegedly attempting to cross the road
3 years ago

Interest rate impact: spending habits and Halloween trends

The thought that interest rates might increase further has many Americans concerned about their spending habits and purchasing power.
3 years ago

San Juan County Search and rescue respond to stuck climber

San Juan County Search and rescue teams responded to a distress call at the Generic Crack climbing route in Indian Creek.
3 years ago

Rollover car accident sends one to the hospital

The Park City Fire Department and Utah Highway Patrol responded to a crash on I-80 in Park City. The incident sent one to the hospital
3 years ago

Apartment fire in West Jordan

Fire in West Jordan apartment could have been worse. WJFD fire crews found a small fire in the kitchen and were able to put it out quickly.
3 years ago

Influencer degree: the latest trend in higher education

As the education landscape evolves, it raises questions about the value of traditional degrees compared to a four-year influencer degree.
3 years ago

Arches National Park seeks public input to manage crowds

Arches National Park is reaching out to the public for feedback in their efforts to manage the surging crowds of visitors.
3 years ago

How long do Utah homeowners need to wait to break even?

Experts now suggest it could take up to 15 years, a stark contrast to the ideal five-year mark, for homeowners to break even on their properties.
3 years ago

Scammer convicted of $6 million romance scam

A 39-year-old woman from Provo, took catfishing to the next level, the money laundering level. She preyed on single women over the age of 65 looking for love.
3 years ago

BYU Professor David Romney teaches multifaceted approach to Israel-Hamas conflict

BYU political science professor David Romney provides valuable insights into how each side views the Israel-Hamas conflict.
3 years ago

Fourteen-year-old boy ran off the road in Cottonwood Heights

While biking along a neighborhood road in cottonwood heights, a fourteen-year-old boy named Nickolas Jensen was involved in an accident.
3 years ago

Five car pileup closes I-15 off-ramp in Cottonwood Heights

The 7200 South northbound off-ramp is closed after a five cars were involved in an accident.
3 years ago

One dead in mid-air collision between paraglider and hang glider

A mid-air collision between a paraglider and a hang-glider killed one and sent another to the hospital in critical condition.
3 years ago

Woman falls 50 feet from the top of Battle Creek Falls

A twenty-year-old woman fell 50 feet from the top of Battle Creek Falls.
3 years ago