Peter Johnston

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Peter Johnston is a producer and reporter for KSL NewsRadio and Utah's Morning News. You can reach him at pjohnston@ksl.com.

100 high-hazard dams remain a risk across Utah, assistant state engineer says

Following the discovery of a large crack in the Panguitch Lake Dam, one expert said that 100 other dams pose a high risk.
9 hours ago

Critics continue opposition to Parleys Canyon quarry proposal

Controversy over a proposed quarry in Parleys Canyon continues, months after two versions of the proposal died in the legislature.
1 day ago

Utah lawmakers push bill to stop undocumented immigrants from boarding planes

The CBP One app allows people immigrating to the U.S. to set up an appointment with customs before they land at a port of entry.
4 days ago

Higher-magnitude earthquake is coming to Utah, warns expert

One expert is warning Utah to be prepare for a higher-magnitude earthquake then the 5.7 magnitude one that hit in 2020.
5 days ago

Owners of Saratoga Springs gun shop accused of defrauding customers of over $600,000

A couple that owns a Utah gun shop, Urban Armz, is facing fraud charges for over $600,000 in orders they failed to deliver.
7 days ago

Homebuyers pause as mortgage rates jump

Mortgage rates have jumped to their highest level since Thanksgiving. Potential homebuyers are pressing pause on applying for new home loans.
12 days ago

Michael Knowles speech at University of Utah draws protesters

Far-right political commentator Michael Knowles from the Daily Wire spoke at the University of Utah and was met with some student protests.
14 days ago

Judge in Chad Daybell trial seals midnight intervention

On Tuesday, Judge Steven Boyce sealed a last-minute intervention made by a lawyer not associated with the Chad Daybell trial.
18 days ago

Contractor says property owner hired him to tear down Fifth Ward meetinghouse

Karl Christensen, owner of MoveMan Demolition says that real estate developer Jordan Atkin hired him to demolish the Fifth Ward meetinghouse.
20 days ago

Stormy weather to die down Monday, return Friday

Stormy weather is set to fizzle out by Monday evening but might return but Friday afternoon, according to a Utah meteorologist.
22 days ago

Could Ammon Bundy be hiding out in southern Utah?

Ammon Bundy could be hiding out in southern Utah according to reports. Bundy left Idaho after being ordered to pay millions in a case.
25 days ago

Easter spending could bring a $22 billion golden egg for retailers

Easter spending might not be as high this year compared to 2023 but Americans are still expected to spend $177 each on the holiday.
26 days ago

Rain and snow will stick around for the week

The weekend weather Utah will stick around for a bit longer. It'll dry out a bit this week before the rain and snow showers come back on Easter.
30 days ago

Road rage can now cost your driver license, plus 400 other bills the governor has signed

Governor Spencer Cox has just signed a bill that allows law enforcement to revoke a person's driver's license for road rage.
1 month ago

Utah’s school choice scholarship attracts more homeschoolers

Homeschooled make up over half of the applicants for the Utah Fits All scholarship program according to data.
1 month ago

Utah school vouchers will cover extracurriculars, not just private school tuition

School vouchers that go to students' private education can also cover extracurriculars — from swim lessons to gymnastics classes.
1 month ago

‘Disgusting’ and ‘highly political’: Utah senators respond to Biden’s State of the Union

Senators Mitt Romney and Mike Lee, both R-Utah, responded to President Joe Biden's State of the Union Speech Thursday night on social media.
2 months ago

Romney pushing bill to stop your genetic data from going to China

Sen. Mitt Romney's bill bans federal contracts with four Chinese biotechnology companies that are already in trouble with the U.S.
2 months ago

Utah’s Attorney General calls for Supreme Court to restrict access to an abortion pill

Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes is calling on the Supreme Court to restrict access to the abortion pill called Mifepristone.
2 months ago

It’s Super Tuesday tomorrow. Here’s how to cast your vote for the presidential nominee.

One Utah party will hold a caucus to determine a presidential preference, another will meet, but ultimately decide by mail.
2 months ago

Utah Republican and Democratic caucuses are coming up. Here’s how they work

One Utah party will hold a caucus next week to determine a presidential preference, another will meet, but ultimately decide by mail.
2 months ago

Bill that would remove competency test requirement for teachers looks ready to pass

Currently, those pursuing a teaching license in Utah are required to pass a classroom management test. However, it could disappear from Utah's teaching licensure requirements if a bill passes the Senate this week.
2 months ago

Code blue bill would open emergency beds at 18 degrees

The legislature is considering whether to raise the temperature at which emergency beds open up during code blue alerts. 
2 months ago

Polluting dust and a growing city: how a proposed mine in Parleys Canyon could change the Salt Lake Valley

Polluting dust that could end up in the local water and air is just one concern many have over a proposed mine in Parleys Canyon.
2 months ago