Former Reporter

Paul Nelson

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

Pearl Harbor survivor looks back on attack, ceremonies reduced because of pandemic

It’s an emotional time for veterans and their supporters as people honor the 79th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack of 1941. 
6 years ago

Victim requests that no charges be filed against officer seen shoving him during SLC violent protest

SALT LAKE CITY – An officer seen on video shoving an elderly man to the ground during May’s violent protest won’t face criminal charges.  Prosecutors say this was a tough decision, but the victim didn’t want the officer to be charged. It’s a video that angered people all over the country.  An officer with a […]
6 years ago

Critically injured man left in a Maverik parking lot in South Salt Lake

Police are trying to track down who may have been behind a shooting and left the victim was left in a Maverik parking lot. 
6 years ago

Historic artifacts at UTA work site discover by construction crews

An unexpected historic find in an unlikely place in downtown Salt Lake City. Historic artifacts from the 1800s found at a UTA site.
6 years ago

Gas pump skimming leads to six facing federal charges

Six people are facing federal charges for reportedly creating a new gas pump skimming process
6 years ago

Intermountain Healthcare joins national blood thinners study, needs hundreds of volunteers

Blood thinners and COVID-19 are the subjects of a national research study in which Intermountain Healthcare is participating.
6 years ago

Man says he removed the mysterious Utah monolith

While we don’t know who placed the infamous monolith in Utah’s San Juan County, we’re getting a better understanding of who took it away
6 years ago

Rapid COVID-19 testing starting in high schools this week

Schools all over the state are stepping up their COVID-19 testing efforts, especially for student-athletes.
6 years ago

Utahns describe COVID-19 vaccines symptoms, feel confident it’s safe

There are a number of COVID-19 vaccines waiting for approval from US regulators and Utahns have taken part in those trials.
6 years ago

Utah Jazz announce plans to allow fans back to Vivint Arena

The Utah Jazz unveils how they'll invite 1,500 fans back to Vivant Arena when the 2020-2021 season gets underway.
6 years ago

Family of 13-year-old boy with autism sues SLCPD for officer-involved shooting

A 13-year-old boy with autism was injured by SLC police in an officer-involved shooting, and now the family is suing.
6 years ago

Developers roll out new COVID-19 test that also detects influenza and RSV

A new kind of COVID-19 test that can also detect influenza and RSV could ease some of the burden of overcrowding some hospitals are facing.
6 years ago

Health officials doubt they could significantly increase COVID-19 testing like governor wants

Gov. Gary Herbert is calling for a. increase in COVID-19 testing done. However, some healthcare officials say they doubt they’d be able to meet the request.
6 years ago

Audit finds ‘improper’ expenses and bonuses under former Utah agriculture boss

The state auditor says they’ve found major problems within the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food under the previous commissioner after an audit. 
6 years ago

UDOH rolls out plan for vaccine distribution

Utah health officials have revealed their plan for COVID-19 vaccine distribution, including who is atop the priority list.
6 years ago

Lawmakers propose new bill against protestors who block traffic

A controversial bill to increase penalties against rioters who block traffic received approval to move forward.
6 years ago

‘Bow and arrow man” sentenced for threatening people during violent SLC protest

The man who became known as “the bow and arrow man” during the violent protests in downtown Salt Lake City learns his fate. 
6 years ago

New daily COVID-19 cases drop, but UDOH says the numbers are wrong

Health officials are reporting a sharp drop in the number of new daily COVID-19 cases, but don’t let that number fool you. 
6 years ago

A ‘Hero’s Welcome’ for vet who beat the odds and survived COVID-19

A Vietnam veteran's family surprised him with a small hero’s welcome, and dozens of people lined the streets to wish him well.
6 years ago

Utah man pleads guilty, admits to helping ISIS plan an attack

A Utah man is looking at a possible 20-year sentence in federal prison after he pleads guilty to posing as an ISIS leader.
6 years ago

Utah man being investigated for threatening to kill former US senator

A Cottonwood Heights man was jailed after reportedly threatening to kill former U.S. senator Claire McCaskill.
6 years ago

Doctors urge Utahns to follow COVID-19 mandates, saying hospitals are at ‘tipping point’ of being overwhelmed

Doctors say Hospitals at the point of becoming overwhelmed, and believe the virus spread will slow down as long as people follow the emergency orders.
6 years ago

Utahns weigh in on Gov. Herbert’s new emergency COVID-19 mandates

Mask mandates and mandatory COVID-19 tests for college students.  Those are two parts of Governor Herbert’s emergency declaration to slow the spread
6 years ago

Political leaders: Democrats and Republicans not as divided as many people believe

This extremely bitter election process has left many Americans feeling the country is divided beyond repair.  However, some political leaders in Utah say Democrats and Republicans are actually are a lot closer than many people would expect. 
6 years ago