Former Reporter

Paul Nelson

Paul Nelson is a former reporter and anchor at KSL NewsRadio.

How much water is used on large apartment fires?

With apartment fires in Ogden, Salt Lake and Millcreek, how much water are these fires actually draining out of our water systems?
5 years ago

Governor Cox asks business owners to take an ‘H2Oath’ to conserve water

Gov. Cox is asking locat companies to pledge to make upgrades to their water systems in his H2Oath campaign.
5 years ago

Dramatic pay raise offered to Salt Lake City Police officers

Salt Lake City officials are confirming a huge pay raise for police officers, firefighters and other city workers.
5 years ago

Fire chiefs call on everyone to skip personal fireworks this year

Even if fireworks are legal where you live, fire chiefs in Salt Lake Valley are asking you to skip fireworks because of extreme fire risk.
5 years ago

Fireworks can be sold in Utah, so why are so many stands closed?

Utahns can finally buy fireworks for their celebrations but, why does it seem that the majority of fireworks stands are closed? 
5 years ago

Flash flood in Riverton leaves a muddy mess, damages home

People in Riverton have to clean up a muddy mess after a flash flood overflows a creek, sending water, rocks and other debris over the edges and into a neighborhood.
5 years ago

Salt Lake City workers could be getting a pay raise

Salt Lake City officials approved a measure to negotiate salaries for police, firefighters and other city employees which includes a pay raise.
5 years ago

Lawmaker is calling for a special session on banning fireworks

Can a city be sued if they are banning fireworks this late in the year? One lawmaker believes it’s a very real possibility and is calling for a special session.
5 years ago

Man dead after officer shooting in Murray

A man is dead after an alleged domestic violence situation led to an officer-involved shooting in Murray. 
5 years ago

Fireworks manufacturers claim cities not allowed to tighten restrictions now

SALT LAKE CITY – Companies that make fireworks say they understand the need to be more careful about using fireworks in these very dry conditions but say that cities and towns that want to increase their restrictions now are going against state law.  Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson is calling on municipalities to “review […]
5 years ago

Millcreek business owners question if they can rebuild after massive fire

Business owners in Millcreek get their first chance to assess the damage after a massive fire forced them to shut down last week. 
5 years ago

Sen. Romney calls on federal government to update country’s response to wildfires

Senator Romney says the federal government is not taking a close enough look at the growing problem of wildfires across the western states.
5 years ago

Popular summer camp closes due to lack of staffing

A popular summer camp in Sandy had to be cancelled for the next couple of months because they couldn’t find enough workers. 
5 years ago

First rabid bat of the season confirmed by health officials

A rabid bat was found recently in Salt Lake County, which has health officials warning residents to be on the lookout.
5 years ago

Millcreek construction fire significantly delays upgrades, investigators seek public’s help

The construction fire in Millcreek this week will delay indefinitely the city's plans to create a new downtown area, Mayor says.
5 years ago

USU studying impact of wildfires on reservoirs

Researchers at Utah State University are launching a new study to see how badly wildfires are impacting Utah’s reservoirs.
5 years ago

Salt Lake County seeing a shortage of lifeguards at public pools

Pool managers across Salt Lake County reported they’re having a hard time finding enough lifeguards to keep watch over everyone.
5 years ago

Health care officials remind everyone of the dangers of leaving kids in a hot car

Health care officials at Primary Children’s Hospital are warning parents never to leave their kids in the hot car for any period of time.
5 years ago

Fire officials say blaze that destroyed a Sugarhouse office complex may be difficult to investigate

Fire investigators say it might be tricky getting to the bottom of a blaze that flattened a Sugarhouse office complex.
5 years ago

Doctors urge Utahns to be safe in record-breaking heat

The record-breaking heat has doctors across the state warning everyone…don’t push it and stay out of the heat.
5 years ago

Inflation skyrocketing across the US, food bank managers worried about rising costs

Analysts say inflation is skyrocketing across the country including Utah. Many Utahns in Utah are trying to keeping up with rising costs.
5 years ago

DA says officer-involved shooting in Holladay is justified

Prosecutors say a UPD officer was justified in using potentially deadly force in Holladay after a man reportedly shot at an officer.
5 years ago

Taylorsville teen stabbed and dismembered by friend according to prosecutors

The suspect has been charged with aggravated murder, and prosecutors say the killing was done in an especially heinous and depraved way.
5 years ago

Barrels explode in grass fire in Salt Lake City, hazmat crews investigate

Hazmat crews are looking into what was inside barrels that exploded due to a grass fire in Salt Lake City. 
5 years ago