Former Digital Content Producer

Derrick Jones

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

Gas leak disrupts downtown traffic in Salt Lake City

Downtown Salt Lake City saw a few traffic disruptions following the discovery of an underground gas leak. TRAX in SLC is also disrupted.
3 years ago

Accident on Bangerter Highway, minor injuries reported

A black Mustang was involved in an accident, the vehicle's occupants are conscious, breathing, and alert, with minor injuries.
3 years ago

Salt Lake County Health Department warns against drinking raw milk

The Salt Lake County Health Department identified many cases of a bacterial illness linked to drinking raw milk.
3 years ago

Anti-human trafficking organization receives $900,000 grant

This grant is a major stride forward in Utah's efforts to combat human trafficking by fortifying victim services and bolstering outreach.
3 years ago

Saying goodbye to The Church of Dirt

The Church of Dirt, made famous by social media as an outdoor wedding venue, is closing, even though it never really opened.
3 years ago

Man arrested near Granger High School accused of attempted kidnapping

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempting to kidnap two female students at Granger High School in West Valley.
3 years ago

Crash in Eagle Mountain puts two in serious condition

According to the Utah County Sheriff's Office, A serious traffic accident occurred on Cory Wride Memorial Highway
3 years ago

Teen Missing in West Valley City

West Valley City, Utah — Akasha Novaia Moss (Miller), a 16-year-old individual, was reported missing on October 4, 2023, at 1:45 PM. She was last seen near 3900 South and Lee Maur Street West in West Valley. West Valley Police sources say she is currently off her medication. Akasha was not dressed appropriately for the […]
3 years ago

Paul Ryan’s take on American institutional challenges

Former Speaker of the House Paul Ryan spoke with students at Utah Valley University about moral relativism and other challenges
3 years ago

Police are searching for suspect in 7-Eleven robberies

Police seek to identify suspect allegedly responsible for a series of robberies at 7-Eleven convenience stores in the Salt Lake City area.
3 years ago

Don’t stare at the solar eclipse without protection

Looking at the sun is never a good idea. Many people forget to follow the safety rules during a solar eclipse, damaging their eyes.
3 years ago

Sandy City approves housing for medically vulnerable people

Sandy City green lights code change that allows new transitional housing facility designed to assist medically vulnerable people.
3 years ago

West Jordan shooting sends one to the hospital

The West Jordan Police Department responded to shots being fired shortly before 3 PM.
3 years ago

Shots fired in southern Utah pursuit

St. George police pursued a man through southern Utah, Nevada, and Arizona after he attempted to break into a home.
3 years ago

Update: South Salt Lake Police Department finds missing fourteen-year-old

A 14-year-old girl that was missing since Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023 has been located safe according to police.
3 years ago

A section of road swept away by waterline burst in Fielding, Utah

A section of the road on 15600N in Fielding, Utah over the Malad River has collapsed due to a waterline bursting.
3 years ago

Student loan repayments set to resume: what you need to know

The restart of student loan payments looms after a pause in March 2020, these payments are set to resume in October.
3 years ago

SLCPD seeks help identifying person who left suspicious package downtown

Police said the package was left near 20 West 200 South on Monday, Sept. 25, 2023.
3 years ago

Will El Niño bring snow to Utah this winter? KSL Meteorologist says, maybe

With a lot of excitement about El Nino, and coming off last year's historic winter, many Utahns are hopeful.
3 years ago

Taylor Swift: how the pop star boosted NFL jersey sales by 400%

Travis Kelce and Taylor swift allegedly dating after Taylor was seen with Kelce's mom Donna at Sunday's game
3 years ago

Weber County partners with Qnergy to turn pollution into energy

Weber County is partnering with Qnergy, a leading methane abatement solution provider, to step towards environmental sustainability.
3 years ago

The West Davis Highway is set to finish early

hard work is paying off as UDOT now anticipates that the West Davis Highway will be finished well ahead of schedule.
3 years ago

What Works Caucus: improving government effectiveness

Two members of Congress are working on the What Works Caucus, an initiative that focuses on improving government effectiveness.
3 years ago

Rep. John Curtis taking constituent concerns back to Washington after in-state tour

Representative John Curtis from Utah's 3rd Congressional District provided a look at what he gathered during his in-state work period this summer.
3 years ago