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Eric Cabrera

Eric Cabrera is a reporter for KSL NewsRadio. You can reach him at ecabrera@ksl.com.

Thousands rally in downtown Salt Lake City for ‘ICE OUT’ protest, march to USCIS building

Thousands of protesters gathered in downtown Salt Lake City Friday afternoon for an “ICE OUT” demonstration that organizers said was part of a nationwide blackout calling attention to immigration enforcement and its impact on families and communities.
6 months ago

Utah tattoo artists launch “SLC Tattooers Against ICE” fundraiser tied to Minnesota mutual-aid efforts

A Salt Lake City tattoo studio is helping organize a statewide fundraiser in reaction to immigration enforcement and concerns shared by an artist with ties to Minnesota.
6 months ago

Privacy advocates raise concerns over Ring–Flock partnership and law enforcement access

A new partnership involving Ring doorbell cameras and Flock, a surveillance technology company, is raising questions about privacy, surveillance and how easily law enforcement — including federal agencies — can request video footage from homeowners.
6 months ago

Sandy grandmother remains in ICU after stabbing; loved ones rally to support recovery

A Sandy grandmother remains in critical condition in the intensive care unit after police said she was stabbed multiple times by her grandson.
7 months ago

Community, city leader pushing back on bid to rename Harvey Milk Boulevard

A proposal moving through the Utah Legislature to rename Salt Lake City’s Harvey Milk Boulevard is drawing strong opposition from small business owners and city leaders.
7 months ago

Utah leaders push for ‘bell-to-bell’ limits on student phones in schools

Utah leaders say they plan to pursue legislation this year that would make “bell-to-bell” phone and other device limits the default policy in public schools, expanding restrictions beyond classroom time to the entire school day.
7 months ago

Ballet West warns ‘The Nutcracker’ patrons about third-party ticket scams

Ballet West is warning patrons to be cautious when buying tickets for The Nutcracker after multiple customers recently reported paying inflated prices for tickets that were invalid or did not exist.
8 months ago

Deaf Utah man files federal civil rights lawsuit after encounter with ICE agents outside SLCC

The complaint, filed on behalf of 38-year-old Arturo Ruvalcaba, describes what attorneys call a confusing and painful confrontation on Sept. 29, 2025, in which several individuals, later identified as ICE agents, approached him at the SLCC bus stop as he waited to go home from work.
8 months ago

Salt Lake City chef relaunches ‘Burrito Project’ to feed people living on the streets

A Utah chef who once relied on a homeless shelter himself is relaunching a project he started years ago to help people now living on the streets of Salt Lake City.
8 months ago

Utah SNAP recipients to receive full November benefits after federal shutdown ends

Thousands of Utah families who rely on food assistance will begin seeing their full November SNAP benefits as early as Friday, following the reopening of the federal government.
9 months ago

Utah woman’s grassroots Thanksgiving effort aims to feed 300 families this weekend

A woman is collecting food with the Utah community to help families gather food for a Thanksgiving dinner.
9 months ago

Taylor Swift sparks sales surge for Utah jewelry brand

Orders have skyrocketed for Audry Rose Jewelry and website traffic is up by 800% since Swift was seen wearing their lock necklace and diamond trail lariat.
9 months ago

‘Legos of Love’ drive gives Utah kids more than just a toy

A Utah nonprofit is turning unopened LEGO boxes into building blocks for brighter futures.
9 months ago

Researchers say small building code change could unlock thousands of new Utah homes

The idea, known as the single-stair design, is already legal in several other states and common internationally. Researchers say it allows smaller, mid-rise apartment buildings, typically four to six stories, to fit on lots that are too tight or irregular for larger, dual-stairway designs.
9 months ago

Family of Patrick Hayes files victims’ rights complaint; shooter pleads not guilty to obstruction

The victims’ rights complaint alleges Wasatch County officials failed to keep Patrick Hayes' family informed or to treat them with dignity throughout the case.
9 months ago

New reports shows Utah’s ski industry helped boost the economy last season

The report says Utah’s ski industry remains a cornerstone of the state’s economy and a key driver as it heads toward the 2034 Winter Olympics.
9 months ago

Utahns rally behind Orem mom and baby in national contest for a good cause

What started as a curious click turned into a community campaign for one Orem family, and a way to help families in need across the country.
9 months ago

Provo voters say local elections hit closer to home

Voters at the Utah County Health & Justice Building in Provo said they’re showing up because decisions being made locally affect their lives every day.
9 months ago

State-approved digital IDs could be coming to Utah

Utah is exploring how a state-approved digital ID could work, and state leaders say they’re doing it differently than other places.
9 months ago

Murray family already fighting cancer loses car in DUI crash

Molly Jimenez, whose husband was in the Murray crash, is battling metastatic breast cancer that has spread.
9 months ago

‘She loved music’: Family remembers Utah native killed during Redwest Music Festival storm

Family members say she flew to Utah to attend the festival with friends and was leaving the venue Saturday evening when organizers told crowds to clear out because of the approaching storm.
10 months ago

Construction, hospitality businesses in Utah report increased ICE inspections

A Utah immigration attorney said these types of ICE inspections are not new. But they are becoming more common.
11 months ago

Red Cross kept fire crews fueled up during Millcreek apartment fire

One Red Cross of Utah worker said providing services to firefighters who are on the job is a privilege.
1 year ago

Communication is ‘flowing again’ between Utah sheriffs and ICE, sheriff says

After years of communication breakdowns, Utah sheriffs say things are improving and their coordination is about safety.
1 year ago