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Former Managing Editor, Digital Properties

Kira Hoffelmeyer

Kira Hoffelmeyer was the Managing Editor, Digital Properties for KSL NewsRadio and KSL TV.

Elementary school study puts Utah governor mask stance comments in dispute

A study of elementary schools showed wearing a mask in the classroom slowed the spread of COVID-19, in contrast to remarks made by the Utah governor.
5 years ago

One dead in crash of small plane into roof of North Logan home

One person, believed to be the sole occupant of the plane, is dead after it crash landed into the back of a North Logan home. No one else was hurt.
5 years ago

Latter-day Saints temples will close temporarily due to coronavirus

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced that all remaining open temples will close temporarily across the world
6 years ago

Coronavirus patient will be treated at Intermountain Medical Center in Murray

The Centers for Disease Control is requesting a person diagnosed with novel coronavirus, COVID-19, be treated here in Utah.
7 years ago

West High School principal fired, Salt Lake City School District says investigation finished

West High School principal Ford White has been fired.
7 years ago

Avalanche in Summit County backcountry kills snowboarder

A snowboarder who triggered an avalanche behind Canyons Village in Park City died this afternoon, according to the Utah Avalanche Center.
7 years ago

Salt Lake police investigate two different drive-by shootings

Police say two boys, believed to be teenagers, are recovering from non-life-threatening injuries after a shooting in Rose Park.
7 years ago

Three fires spark along Jordan River Parkway Trail

Murray fire crews responded to three different brush fires along the Jordan River Monday afternoon.
7 years ago

Minor injuries, major structure damage in Layton apartment fire

LAYTON — A fire at a Layton apartment building injured five people after sparking this afternoon. The fire torched the roof of the apartment building. Officers rushed in to evacuate people living there. Seven of them are being treated for smoke inhalation. 3 alarm fire at Layton Meadows apts in building 586, involving 24 units. 5 […]
7 years ago

SLCC often sees higher enrollment interest on Monday after holiday

For SLCC, the Mondays after the Fourth of July, Pioneer Day on July 24th and Thanksgiving Day are their busiest days of the year, a spokesperson said.
7 years ago

Rescued bird in “great condition” after Uber ride to wildlife rehab center

A Lesser Goldfinch baby bird found itself orphaned and some people in Ogden knew it needed help, so apparently they called an Uber ride for it.
7 years ago

Herriman community comes together to support family after losing home in fire

A Herriman family is without a home after a house fire on Saturday. The members of the family then became the recipient of overwhelming generosity from their neighbors.
7 years ago

2 people treated after fuel spill outside University Hospital, concerns over storm drain contamination

Fuel was spilled at the University Medical Center in Salt Lake City when a fuel tanker was transferring fuel for the center's emergency helicopters. Two persons had fuel spilled onto them.
7 years ago

Pregnancy-related deaths are on the rise; in Utah, opioids contribute

Earlier this week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a startling new statistic about pregnancy and death. Deaths related to pregnancies are on the rise.
7 years ago

3 injured after port-a-potty truck took a spill on I-80 in Tooele County

Eastbound I-80 in Tooele County was closed for several hours this afternoon after some, well, a port-a-potty truck took a spill.
7 years ago

Evacuation orders lifted for gas line break in Salt Lake

Evacuations have been lifted after authorities responded to a natural gas line rupture at 2100 S. and 2100 E. in Salt Lake City.
7 years ago

Campus police could soon be subject to public records laws

S.B. 197 clarifies that campus police agencies like the BYU Police Department would be included in the state's definition of law enforcement agencies.
7 years ago

Police identify victim, suspect in Orem shooting, shelter in place lifted.

Police say 19-year-old Elbert Paule shot and killed Dominique Barnette, 26, at about 8:30 p.m. Thursday night near the Parkway Lofts in Orem.
8 years ago

Anonymous man pays 12-person dinner bill at Bandit’s Grill and Bar

What started as a typical night out with friends at a restaurant in Cottonwood Heights, turned out to be a night one group of friends won't forget.
8 years ago

Police identify man killed in Sandy auto-pedestrian accident

SANDY — Around 12:40 this afternoon, Sandy Police received a report of a 44-year-old man hit by a car in a crosswalk at 10040 S. and Wasatch Boulevard. That man has been identified by police as Fernando Cruz La Vana. Fatal auto/ped update. The decision decreased pedestrian has been identified as Fernando Cruz La Vana […]
8 years ago

Man dies after being hit by a FrontRunner train

A UTA spokesperson says the man was trespassing near the Frontrunner train tracks between 3900 S and 4500 S in Murray.
8 years ago

Teen killed in shooting identified, boy arrested in connection

Police say they have arrested a 14-year-old in connection with the shooting and death of a 15-year-old this afternoon.
8 years ago

5-year-old dead after South Jordan Parkway accident

A 5-year-old has died after a three-car accident at 3700 West South Jordan Parkway Monday afternoon.
8 years ago

Four Utahns facing drug-resistant infection, HIV after having a surgery in Mexico

The Utah Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control are investigating infections popping up in Utahns after they had surgery in Mexico.
8 years ago