Former Reporter

Paul Nelson

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

Utah County officials apologize for COVID-19 vaccine registration problems

PROVO, Utah — Extremely high demand for the COVID-19 vaccine has led to frustration among Utah County residents.  Many of them were not able to sign up for a vaccination appointment, and county officials are apologizing for the delay. On Monday, Jason Herlevi tried to book an appointment for his parents.  He saw a text […]
6 years ago

UPDATE: SLC School officials vote to return to in-person learning 2 days a week

The Board of the SLC School District voted late Tuesday to return to classes twice a week, but a lawsuit still looms.
6 years ago

Salt Lake County begins COVID-19 vaccine rollout to people over 70

SANDY – Seniors by the hundreds flocked to the Mountain America Expo Center to get vaccinated against COVID-19.  Monday was the first day that the general public over the age of 70 was allowed to get it, and Salt Lake County health officials say the vaccinations went much smoother than they expected. While health officials […]
6 years ago

FBI bracing for potential protests at Utah State Capitol

The FBI will assist in securing the Utah State Capitol in anticipation of protests leading up to Inauguration Day. Agents say they won’t be interfering in peaceful protests.
6 years ago

Despite glitches, SLCO happy to see people wanting COVID-19 vaccine

Salt Lake County officials, SLCO, say they’re excited to see so many people registering to get the COVID-19 vaccine despite technical issues earlier.
6 years ago

Davis School District rolls out COVID-19 vaccine for teachers and faculty

And Davis educators will have more chances to receive the COVID-19 vaccine on Friday and Saturday.
6 years ago

UHP prepares for more protests at Utah State Capitol

The FBI is warning public safety officials about armed protests planned for every state capitol complex across the country.
6 years ago

State creates new treatment for COVID-19 in long-term care centers

Governor Spencer Cox says there’s a new treatment the state has to keep people from becoming extremely sick from the virus.
6 years ago

Governor Cox announces changes designed to speed up vaccine rollout

Governor Cox says the state’s vaccine rollout still isn’t happening as quickly as he would like, so changes are being made.
6 years ago

SLCSD is trying to find out when their educators can get COVID-19 vaccine

The Salt Lake City School District (SLCSD) is trying to figure out when its educators can receive the vaccine in order to return to the classroom.
6 years ago

UHP says it was prepared for more violence at Utah State Capitol

There seemed to be relatively few Utah Highway Patrol (UHP) during Wednesday's “Stop the Steal” rally on the steps of the Utah State Capitol.
6 years ago

Hundreds participate in “Stop The Steal” rally at Utah State Capitol

Hundreds of President Trump’s supporters in Utah gather on the Capitol grounds to protest what they call the stealing of the presidential election. 
6 years ago

Ty Jordan scholarship created by University of Utah

The University of Utah is launching a new scholarship that will be a lasting tribute to the life of freshman running back Ty Jordan.
6 years ago

COVID-19 vaccine distributed in Weber and Morgan counties

The COVID-19 vaccine distribution is excelling and the Weber-Morgan Health Department opened a vaccination clinic.
6 years ago

Salt Lake restaurant owners ‘honored’ to be selected by NBA

A trio of restaurant owners in Salt Lake City are getting high praise from the NBA, as their restaurants have been approved as places to eat for away players coming into the state.
6 years ago

Utah ski resort visits hold steady, but analysts expect a hit this season

Ski industry analysts believe this season will be quite rough for resorts all over Utah, even though a lot of people want to hit the mountains. 
6 years ago

Veterans in SLC VA Hospital get COVID-19 vaccine sooner than expected

Good news for veterans being treated at the VA Hospital in Salt Lake City as Administrators were able to start giving the COVID-19 vaccine
6 years ago

Intermountain prepping for possible spike in COVID-19 cases after the holidays

Could another spike in COVID-19 cases be on the way?  Doctors with Intermountain Healthcare say it’s a real possibility
6 years ago

Lawmakers approve a bonus for teachers, but may exclude Salt Lake City School District

The state legislature is one step closer to approving a big bonus for teachers, but the Salt Lake City School District may be left out.
6 years ago

Researchers predict Utah’s COVID-19 death toll could more than double by April

The University of Washington is projecting the COVID-19 death toll could more than double by the beginning of April
6 years ago

Utah County approves measure blocking future development on Bridal Veil Falls

The Utah County commission unanimously voted to put Bridal Veil Falls under a conservation easement and prevent future development.
6 years ago

Mayor of Hyde Park tells people to ‘think independently’ about COVID-19

Health officials in Cache County are pushing back on comments made by the mayor of Hyde Park.  She says they won’t enforce mask mandates.
6 years ago

Health officials report second highest single-day COVID-19 death toll

A near-record number of COVID-19 deaths is being reported across Utah, even though the number of new daily cases is still on the decline.
6 years ago

Salt Lake City man accused of robbing the same bank three times in eight weeks

A suspected robber may have been too attracted to one specific bank in Salt Lake City. Officers arrested the man after what is reportedly his third robbery at the same bank.
6 years ago