John Wojcik

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Website: http://www.kslnewsradio.com

John Wojcik is a former reporter for KSL NewsRadio.

Expect 30-minute delays (or longer) on I-15 in Sandy this weekend

Watch out for 30-minute delays along I-15 through Sandy this weekend. More road work will be going on as part of the I-15 Northbound Project.
3 years ago

Fewer jobless claims for second straight week, seasonal spike expected

Officials with the Utah Department of Workforce Services say they're seeing fewer new jobless claims, although numbers remain well above normal.
3 years ago

Officer shooting in Ogden under investigation, victim in the hospital

An officer shooting in Ogden that happened Tuesday, October 27, is under investigation. Ogden Police say an officer shot at a man holding a shotgun and knife multiple times, striking him once in the abdomen.
3 years ago

New concourse opens at Salt Lake City International Airport

A brand-new concourse is opening at Salt Lake City International Airport. Concourse B features 21 gates and will house Alaska, American, Frontier, JetBlue, SkyWest, Southwest, United and some Delta gates.
3 years ago

Could evolution eliminate wisdom teeth for good?

Humans may be on the verge of losing wisdom teeth through evolution. A new study from Australia is claiming that “microevolution” is gradually shrinking the human mouth and face.
3 years ago

Salt Lake City School Board drama exposed in public records requests

Messages obtained through a public records request by a Salt Lake City parent show vitriol and profanity between members of the Salt Lake City School Board.
3 years ago

Zion National Park reports record-breaking visitation numbers

Visitors are breaking records at Zion National Park, even during a pandemic. The park just reported record-high visitation numbers for September.
3 years ago

Pregnant woman dies in car crash, baby delivered and critically injured

West Valley Police say a pregnant woman died in a car crash last night, although her baby is still alive. The crash happened around 7 P.M. Thursday night on Bangerter Highway.
3 years ago

PAC-12 allowing family at football games, health departments get final call

The PAC-12 says they will allow some people in the stands for football games this fall. According to them, the decision will be subject to local public health authority approval.
4 years ago

Election officials say ‘do your homework’ before casting your ballot

There’s bound to be some items on the ballot that you may not be familiar with. The good news is that resources are available to help you make an informed choice prior to casting a vote.  
4 years ago

UVU student arrested in connection with BB gun shooting at BYU

James Dunning, a first-year UVU soccer player, has been arrested after police say he fired multiple shots at a group of mostly freshmen outside a building at Helaman Halls around 10 P.M. Sunday.
4 years ago

Utah man charged with assault following a face mask disagreement

A Utah man faces a misdemeanor assault charge after police say he punched a fellow customer who confronted him for not wearing a face mask at Cafe Rio.
4 years ago

Police arrest woman after allegedly assaulting 9-year-old with a Taser

Police in Riverton have made an arrest after a 37-year-old woman was accused of shocking a 9-year-old boy with a Taser in a church parking lot.
4 years ago

Pandemic forces university officials to adapt, change VP debate plan

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Wednesday's VP debate at the University of Utah will look a lot different than what most were expecting when the location was announced a year ago. University officials say organizing an event of this size during a pandemic has required a lot of creativity and problem-solving.
4 years ago

Cops looking for woman after she allegedly uses a taser on 9-year-old boy

The search continues for a woman who's accused of attacking a 9-year-old boy with a taser. The alleged assault happened Friday afternoon in Riverton.
4 years ago

Nonprofit projects pay increase for Utah workers in 2021

A new report suggests Utah workers will most likely receive pay raises next year. Utah’s Employer Council is projecting close to a 2.5% pay hike for Utah employees in 2021.
4 years ago

Utah minorities hit hard by coronavirus pandemic

The Utah Department of Health has been working throughout the spring and summer to get a handle on coronavirus outbreaks in minority communities. Since that time, various state agencies have rolled out enhanced resources to help non-English speaking Utahns navigate the pandemic.
4 years ago

Police union filing ethics complaint against Salt Lake City councilwoman

The Salt Lake police union filed an ethics complaint against Salt Lake City councilwoman Amy Fowler, stemming from her comments in June about a police shooting.
4 years ago

‘Bow and Arrow Guy’ pleads guilty to two charges

A man caught on tape pointing a bow and arrow at Salt Lake City protesters back in May has pleaded guilty to two charges. Brandon McCormick admitted to possession of a dangerous weapon by a restricted person and aggravated assault.
4 years ago

Neffs Fire still burning in Salt Lake County

Firefighters are still asking people to stay away from the Neffs Fire, which is burning above Millcreek. Officials say the wildfire was ignited last week due to lightning and is burning about a mile up Neff’s Canyon near Olympus Cove.
4 years ago

Woman killed after being hit by multiple vehicles on freeway

Utah Highway Patrol says a woman died after she was struck by multiple cars on the freeway. The fatal accident happened on the westside belt of I-215 at 38th South.
4 years ago

‘There is miles of graffiti’: Zion, Dixie Forest rangers report vandalism

A rash of vandalism has been reported at national parks and other recreation areas in Utah, including graffiti along the popular Zion Narrows hike.
4 years ago

Shoplifter injury results in charges for 7-Eleven clerk

A convenience store clerk is facing charges after police say he aggressively tracked down a suspected shoplifter and caused an injury.
4 years ago

First flights takeoff from new Salt Lake City International Airport

The first phase of the new Salt Lake City International Airport opened Tuesday morning. A Delta flight bound for Atlanta was the new airport's first departure.
4 years ago