Former Digital Content Producer

Derrick Jones

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

130 trees are coming down in Salt Lake County

The project, which began on Tuesday, Sept. 5, aims to remove about 130 trees from the area, drawing both support and concern from residents.
3 years ago

Murray City Fire Department responds to gun range fire

Murray City Fire Department responded to a fire at the TNT Gun Range in Murray around 3 p.m. at the underground firing range.
3 years ago

High speed chase in Mantua

A high-speed pursuit through Mantua on August 26, 2023, involving Mantua Police Department officers and a black Dodge Charger.
3 years ago

Flash flood warnings issued in 3 Utah counties

The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for Garfield, Wayne, and Duchesne Counties. They say to avoid walking or driving through flood waters.
3 years ago

2-year-old survives fall from window, Lands in Flowerbed

A 2-year-old girl escaped serious injury after falling from a third-story apartment window.
3 years ago

Bryce Canyon National Park hiker found dead

A 64-year-old hiker was found deceased in Bryce Canyon National Park after search and rescue teams conducted a search for the hiker.
3 years ago

Man injured by ATV at Sand Hollow State Park

An ATV rolled over a man today in Sand Hollow State Park. He was transported via life flight. The incident happened near Top of the World
3 years ago

In updated Church Education System standards, shorts now allowed

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Board of Education has updated the Standards for the Church Educational System.
3 years ago

The housing market crisis: an accurate description

Utah is in a housing market crisis. Is the word "crisis" accurate to describe the current home-buyer situation? 
3 years ago

Should Utah have a year-round school schedule?

In the 90s, the year-round school schedule slid into Utah to find a way to solve overcrowding. Can it solve other problems?
3 years ago

Mia Love talks about cancer diagnosis and faith

Mia Love spoke about miracles to young Latter-day Saints at a YSA Area Conference and about her battle with brain cancer.
3 years ago

Gratitude helps everyone

Gratitude is something that can not only let someone know that you're grateful, but it is something that can actually improve health
3 years ago

Tracy Aviary condor, Andy N. Condor, has passed away

SALT LAKE CITY — Home to over 300 birds, Tracy Aviary announced that Andy N. Condor, a 64-year-old Andean Condor, has passed away. The aviary stated that according to his keeper, Helen Dishaw, Andy died in his sleep early Thursday of natural causes. Andy, who was hatched in the San Diego Zoo in 1959, came […]
3 years ago

Water main break in West Jordan

A water main break near 2900 W 9000 S. Firefighters are trying to shut off the water significantly flowing in the streets.
3 years ago

Back-to-sports: student-athletes mean student injuries

Back to school means back to sports. Nationwide, more than 3 million student-athletes sustained injuries throughout the season.
3 years ago

NWS warns of probable flooding in southern Utah

The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a statement warning people of probable flooding in most national parks,
3 years ago

Man found dead in vehicle near The Great Saltair

SALT LAKE CITY — A body was found in a vehicle near The Great Saltair close to the Great Salt Lake State early this morning around 3 A.M. Officer Aymee Race with the United Police Department said that the driver experienced a medical episode, pulled off I-80, and crashed near Saltair.  UPD arrived, determined it […]
3 years ago

Wildfires in Maui: Church providing aid to those affected

In response to the devastating wildfires that wreaked havoc on Maui, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints provide aid.
3 years ago

Police chase in southern Utah ends in Arizona

Kane County Sheriff's Dispatch received a call about a possible burglary that led to a chase ending in Arizona.
3 years ago

Ranchers react to newly announced national monument

Some farmers and ranchers in that area are not happy with President Biden's newly announced national monument
3 years ago

Police warn that golf carts are not legal on city streets

The Facebook page of the Pleasant Grove Police Department has issued a warning regarding the use of golf carts on city streets.
3 years ago

Bedtimes and device limits can prevent back to school anxiety

It is back-to-school time already. Here's what parents can do to help their kids avoid anxiety as the kids head back to school.
3 years ago

Rollover crash in Kearns sends one to hospital.

A car accident involving three cars in Kearns near the fire Station at 4420 w 5415 s left two cars on their sides with their roofs touching.
3 years ago

Sundance Film Festival unveils hybrid approach for 2024 event

A recent announcement by Sundance Film Festival director Eugene Hernandez reveals a tweaked hybrid format for the upcoming event.
3 years ago