Former Digital Content Producer

Matthew Brooks

Matthew Brooks is a former digital content producer for KSL NewsRadio.

Romney ramps up rhetoric on Trump, but what’s his next move?

Romney's delayed criticism seemed to capture the senator's continued discomfort with the role of chief Trump critic.
7 years ago

Utah Highway Patrol arrests three people in Iron County for carrying 2,000 THC vape cartridges

Utah police have confiscated almost 40,000 illegal THC vape cartridges in 2019.
7 years ago

Missouri executes killer despite concern about painful death

A Missouri man was executed Tuesday for killing a man during a violent 1996 crime spree, despite concerns that the inmate's rare medical condition would cause a gruesome lethal injection.
7 years ago

The Bronx Zoo says a woman seen dancing inside its lion enclosure is lucky to be alive

The woman danced in the lion enclosure while the lion watched closely nearby. The woman was no injured in the encounter.
7 years ago

A 15-year-old died protecting his little sister during a burglary, authorities say

Investigators believe that Edman died after the suspect entered the home, resulting in “a violent encounter.”
7 years ago

Murder trial of former Dallas officer pauses until Monday

A former Dallas police officer stands on trial in the killing of a man who was in his own apartment. The officer entered the apartment wrongly believing it was her home and the man was a burglar.
7 years ago

Slain deputy devoted life to Sikh faith, serving others

HOUSTON, TEXAS — Sandeep Dhaliwal carried a badge and a gun while devoting his life to a faith that teaches love and peace. Dhaliwal, who was fatally shot from behind during a traffic stop Friday, was the first Sikh sheriff’s deputy on a force that covers an area including the nation’s fourth largest city of Houston. Four […]
7 years ago

Prosecutor: No charges in shooting of knife-wielding man

A Utah prosecutor says a police officer who fatally shot a Riverton man holding a butter knife to his mother's throat won't face charges.
7 years ago

Hiker injured when charged by bison at Utah park on island

Authorities say a 22-year-old Utah woman hiking at Antelope Island State Park suffered a broken leg and a laceration on her other leg when she was charged by a bison.
7 years ago

Robinson’s INT sets up Toledo’s winning TD in 28-21 victory

The BYU Cougars saw a shot at a victory slip away in the final minute of the game when Toledo intercepted the ball and turned the possession into a touchdown.
7 years ago

Student journalist scores big scoop in Trump-Ukraine story

A student journalist is credited with making a connection between Ukraine and the Trump administration. This discovery struck at the center of Washington D.C.
7 years ago

Doctor facing life in prison for thousands of opioid doses

Patients from five states drove 16 hours to get opioids from a doctor who prescribed about a half a million doses of highly addictive opioids during a two-year period.
7 years ago

Ambulances struggle to find Utah patients without addresses

Some homes, businesses, and even government buildings lack an official address in some areas of southern Utah. Emergency services can't easily reach those who are in need if their location isn't on a map.
7 years ago

Southeastern Utah national parks to allow e-bikes on roads

Two national parks and two national monuments in southeastern Utah will allow the use of electric bicycles on roads in areas where traditional bicycles are allowed.
7 years ago

Man who threatened to kill women says he was lonely

A man serving prison time after posting a Facebook message threatening to kill "as many girls as I see" told a parole board he was extremely lonely
7 years ago

Gorsuch tells BYU audience US Supreme Court not split on partisan lines

Justice Neil Gorsuch spoke about civility to an audience of about 1,000 at Brigham Young University on Friday, refuting the notion that judges are just "like politicians with robes."
7 years ago

Man sentenced in Utah killing pleads guilty in second death

A man who was previously convicted of fatally shooting a University of Utah student has pleaded guilty to killing a Colorado man.
7 years ago

Hunters asked to help battle chronic wasting disease

The deadly chronic wasting disease -- sometimes called "zombie deer disease" -- is killing deer, elk and moose in Wyoming, Utah and Montana.
7 years ago

No. 22 Washington dominates BYU for 45-19 victory

After an unexpected home win against USC last week, hopes were high for BYU with Washington coming into town. The Washington offense moved down the field freely, showing itself to be a top Pac-12 team.
7 years ago

Backup QB Matt Fink leads USC past No. 10 Utah, 30-23

USC's fourth-string quarterback over No. 10 Utah in the Coliseum Friday night, 30-23. The victory effectively ends any playoff aspirations for the Utes.
7 years ago

Big rise in US mass shooting tips poses challenge for police

Law enforcement authorities nationwide reported a spike in tips. They are from concerned relatives, friends and co-workers about people who appear bent on carrying out the next mass shooting.
7 years ago

Steak, beer and politics: 2020 Democrats descend on Iowa

Saturday in Polk County, Iowa includes a fundamental part of the primary election process: a steak fry. This year, 11,000 people are expected to join in addition to 19 presidential candidates.
7 years ago

Charge against airline mechanic highlights ‘insider threat’

The arrest of an airline mechanic suspected of being sympathetic with terrorists and charged with sabotaging a jetliner has renewed fear about the "insider threat" to aviation security.
7 years ago

Water rescues underway as Imelda drenches parts of Texas

Rain from Tropical Depression Imelda deluged parts of Texas and Louisiana on Thursday, prompting hundreds of water rescues, a hospital evacuation and road closures in areas east of Houston.
7 years ago