Madeleine Porter

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Maddie Porter is a former digital content producer at KSL NewsRadio.

Experts worry about errors if census schedule is sped up

After asking for coronavirus-related deadline extensions in April, the Trump administration has asked Congress for extra funding to wrap up the census.
4 years ago

Crash in Spanish Fork Canyon involves five cars and one semi-truck

A car crash in Spanish Fork Canyon forces U.S. Route 6 to close in both directions. The five-car buildup, involving a semi-truck, happened Tuesday evening.
4 years ago

The Utah Jazz is back and playing at the NBA bubble

The Utah Jazz is finally playing again Thursday night at the NBA bubble in Orlando, Florida. 
4 years ago

DA: Man faked death to avoid jail but typo gave him away

A Long Island man tried faking his death to avoid a jail sentence, but the certificate his lawyer submitted had a glaring spelling error.
4 years ago

Shooting in Sandy leaves one injured

A shooting left one person injured at a mobile home park near 197 W Eastgate Drive in Sandy.
4 years ago

Trader Joe’s renaming international food products

Trader Joe's is renaming their lines of international food products. A California high-school senior, Briones Bedell,  started the petition two weeks ago.
4 years ago

Another person charged in connection with violent SLC protests

Roger Nuankoo Dyujay, 21, was charged with assault on a police officer, two counts of criminal mischief, and rioting after violent SLC protests.
4 years ago

UPDATE: Big Hollow Fire in Heber 22% contained

The Big Hollow Fire just south of Heber is growing after burning 30 acres of land. The Wasatch Fire Department responded to the fire on Thursday night. 
4 years ago

Chemical fire at BYU Clyde Engineering Building leaves one injured

A chemical fire at the BYU Clyde Engineering Building has caused some damage..  Lt. Rich Christensen said reports started with a gas leak.
4 years ago

SLC schools release plans to reopen in the fall amid COVID-19

Students will learn remotely if Salt Lake City remains in the "orange" or "red" COVID-19 category, SLC schools officials said in a letter to parents.
4 years ago

UPD is on scene of a shooting in Kearns

KEARNS- Unified Police Department has responded to the scene of a shooting in Kearns. The shooting occurred near 4800 W 5400 S.  One man is injured and the other is on the run within the area. Investigators reported a 9-1-1 call around 4:55 pm Wednesday evening of an 18-year-old male who is allegedly injured from […]
4 years ago

Police say man burned flags in Ogden neighborhood

Police say they have a man in custody whom they believe burned flags and painted graffiti on buildings and fences in an Ogden neighborhood. 
4 years ago

Peaceful protests in Provo Wednesday night

Two protests were peaceful in Provo and Wednesday night. And two people suspected in a shooting at a similar protest in Provo on Monday are in custody.
4 years ago

Governor Herbert grants request for required face coverings in two counties

Gov. Herbert gave permission to Summit and Salt Lake Counties to mandate face coverings in public spaces. Both were expected to issue those orders soon.
4 years ago

South Salt Lake Police and Fire Department working together on suspicious circumstances

The South Salt Lake Police Department and Fire Department are working together under suspicious circumstances on Tuesday. 
4 years ago

Intentionally coughing on an officer may be a new crime

If you intentionally cough on a first responder or correctional worker while they are on the duty could now be considered a crime by Utah lawmakers.
4 years ago

Silver Alert issued for missing 82-year-old man is now cancelled

Police are issuing a Silver Alert for an 82-year-old man named Errol who may be driving a white Ford F-150.
4 years ago

Pecan Fire is quickly spreading in Washington County

Officials say the Pecan Fire in Washington County started due to a welder sparking dry grass. 20 vehicles at a salvage yard were destroyed.
4 years ago

Police say woman found waving a gun is still alive after being shot

A woman was reportedly shot by officers at a Utah State Park in Provo. Provo Police Chief Richard Ferguson says they received a 9-1-1 call around 7 p.m.
4 years ago

Tooele police investigate homicide, no arrests made

Tooele City police confirm officers are investigating what they describe as an active homicide investigation at 363 N. Garden Street. 
4 years ago

UPDATED: 11-year-old boy dead after accidental discharge of a firearm in Kamas Valley

An 11-year-old boy is dead after suffering a gunshot wound to the chest at a residence in the Kamas Valley, Summit County officials said.
4 years ago

Summit and Wasatch Counties to move from “orange” to “yellow” risk levels

Two more Utah counties, Summit and Wasatch, are moving from "orange" to "yellow" risk levels, under the state's coronavirus response plan.
4 years ago

Bodies of missing girls found in Utah Lake

SARATOGA SPRINGS, Utah — The Utah County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue recovered the bodies of two teenage girls Thursday afternoon, family members confirmed to KSL TV. The two girls disappeared after tubing in the Knolls area of Utah Lake on May 6. #Breaking: Family members confirm the bodies of #PriscillaBienkowski & #SophiaHernandez were recovered […]
4 years ago

Saddle Fire burning near Midway, homes evacuated

Crews are responding to a brush fire north of Midway, Utah they're calling the Saddle Fire. Several homes have been evacuated. 
4 years ago