Former Reporter

Paul Nelson

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

Sports writers predict which Utahns will be selected in the 2021 NFL Draft

CLEVELAND, OHIO – It’s a big day for football fans as the 2021 NFL draft kicks off, today. Some Utahns are considered to be obvious choices for day one of the draft, but some writers believe other players with Utah ties are likely to get some attention, too. Oregon’s Penei Sewell, who played at Desert […]
5 years ago

Defense moves to suppress evidence in murder of Kearns woman

Could a simple mistake on a search warrant lead to the evidence in the murder of a Kearns woman being thrown out? That's what the defense wants.
5 years ago

The latest CDC guidelines on masks won’t change much in Utah

The CDC has updated their guidelines on where the vaccinated can do without their masks however, it won't change much in Utah.
5 years ago

Willard Peart: 4th Utahn federally charged for participating in Capitol riot

Willard Peart of Toquerville attended the Trump rally on Jan. 6, 2021 then walked to the Capitol building, not initially intending to enter.
5 years ago

Provo woman arrested after reportedly leaving a toddler in American Fork hotel

A Provo woman is booked into jail for child abuse and drug possession after her toddler was found wandering alone outside an American Fork hotel.
5 years ago

Man sentenced for DUI crash that seriously injured four teens in Logan

The man accused of drinking, driving and causing a crash that severely injured four teens in Logan Canyon is sentenced to prison.
5 years ago

Strong winds in the Utah forecast again, meteorologists say season has been extremely windy already

Meteorologists say the weather this past year has been especially windy in Utah, as we’ve seen more high winds than normal.
5 years ago

Doctors in Utah keep watch for new COVID-19 variants from other parts of the world

Health officials say more than two million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Utah.
5 years ago

‘Dirt into gold’ scam lands two Utah men in federal prison

Two Utah men who reportedly claimed they could turn dirt into gold, which seems completely unbelievable, are now in federal prison.
5 years ago

Water watchers expect historically low levels at Lake Powell

A warning from Lake Powell officials came Thursday saying water levels are expected to be at historically low and analysts expect the levels will keep dropping next year.
5 years ago

Environmental officials have grim prediction for Utah’s water quality picture

As the world celebrates Earth Day, environmental officials said there’s some very bad news about the water quality in Utah. They say it’s declining, and they believe it’s just going to keep getting worse. 
5 years ago

Police identify, arrest suspect in Murray shooting caught on video

Police said they were able to quickly identify and locate Patrick Koaneil Brown with help from a cell phone video of the Murray shooting from a witness. 
5 years ago

Districts find ways to administer COVID-19 vaccine to Utah students

There’s a big effort by health officials and educators to make sure teens who are eligible to get the COVID-19 get it.  Educators in Summit County have already started vaccinating kids, while schools district in Salt Lake County will be following suit.
5 years ago

NWS issues freeze warnings for some parts of Utah, red flag fire warnings for others

The weather over Utah is unsettled and causing the National Weather Service (NWS) to issue warnings about fire in some parts of the state
5 years ago

Harsh housing market even worse for buyers with disabilities

The housing market is already harsh and some realtors say the housing market is especially problematic for people with disabilities
5 years ago

Three-time NBA champ Dwyane Wade new part-owner of the Utah Jazz

Three-time NBA champ Dwyane Wade announces he is part owner of the Utah Jazz, saying the partnership goes beyond his wildest dreams.
5 years ago

Priced Out: Are there possible solutions to skyrocketing housing prices?

As housing prices continue to soar in Utah, market analysts say there are things state lawmakers and city leaders can do to help.
5 years ago

Woman living in sanctuary inside a Salt Lake City church allowed to leave

Vicky Chavez, the woman who spent more than three years in a sanctuary inside a Salt Lake City Church, is finally allowed to leave.
5 years ago

Local experts weigh in on President Biden’s plan to remove U.S. soldiers from Afghanistan

Local experts were able to weigh in on President Biden's plan to remove U.S. soldiers from Afghanistan by September 11, 2021. 
5 years ago

Snow, rain and wind cause crashes and power outages in northern Utah

The Utah Highway Patrol and Rocky Mountain Power had massive messes to clean up after strong winds and heavy snow in the northern areas.
5 years ago

Blood clots from J&J vaccine, what are the possible symptoms?

Blood clots associated with the Johnson and Johnson vaccine are specific to women and are relatively rare.
5 years ago

Priced Out: The effects of spiking Utah home prices on buyers and sellers

Rising home prices and competition means it's a seller's market for housing in Utah -- making it harder for buyers to find homes or even affordable rental property.
5 years ago

Despite possible protest, students will still need to wear masks in school

Even though the statewide mask mandate was lifted for most Utahns, educators say students will still have to wear masks in school.
5 years ago

Utah leaders thank Haaland for her tour of monuments, but send a warning to the president

Secretary Haaland came to Utah for a two-day visit to the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments with Utah elected leaders.
5 years ago