Former Reporter

Paul Nelson

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

Elections officials say voter fraud not widespread in Utah, still taking steps to prevent it

Just how widespread is voter fraud in the U.S. or in Utah?  Some news agencies say it’s a total myth, while others say it’s far more of a problem than people want to admit.  Either way, state and county leaders say it shouldn’t be happening at all, and they’re taking steps to fight it. 
6 years ago

School enrollment drops significantly for Salt Lake City School District

classes have begun at the Salt Lake City School District. However, something odd is happening when it comes to enrollment.
6 years ago

Black Lives Matter mural in Salt Lake City may lead to a lawsuit

SALT LAKE CITY – The Mayor of Salt Lake City may find herself in court.  A city resident says he plans to sue her for discrimination after the city commissioned a Black Lives Matter mural on Washington Square.  City officials issued a statement to KSL, saying they “commissioned the Black Lives Matter mural through a […]
6 years ago

A sendoff for nurses from New York who treated COVID-19 patients in Utah

A fond farewell from Intermountain Health Care to a group of nurses from New York who helped treat COVID-19 patients when Utah’s cases were spiking.
6 years ago

State unveils new ‘scoreboard’ to map out COVID-19 recovery

Check the scoreboard to see how the state is really doing in COVID-19 recoveries.  State officials are unveiling a new website.
6 years ago

Wyoming man is happy to be alive after crashing into an elk

An Evanston man is happy to be alive after a dangerous crash with an elk that occurred over the weekend on I-80 in Summit County. 
6 years ago

Storm clean up efforts from wind damage is bringing communities together

Storm clean up efforts in Davis, Weber and Cache counties are still underway.  Entire communities are coming together to help clean up the debris.
6 years ago

Educators look for signs of child abuse among kids returning back to school

Child prevention advocates are telling people not to be fooled by a drop in the number of reported child abuse cases during the pandemic, they say abuse is just as common as ever, but many cases went unreported since kids weren't in school. 
6 years ago

Will ‘breakthrough’ COVID deal allow for Pac-12 football? Conference makes no promises

The Pac-12 Conference announced a new deal that will allow athletes to be tested for COVID-19 every day, but stopped short of promising a season.
6 years ago

Rollover crash on I-80, UHP saying we’re still in ‘100 Deadliest Days of Summer’

Highway Patrol troopers are investigating a nasty rollover crash on I-80, saying it serves as a reminder of how dangerous holiday traffic can be.
6 years ago

SLC School District to lend desktops to cover laptop shortage

So many more parents asked for devices than expected this fall, the district is facing a laptop shortage -- and getting creative to address it.
6 years ago

Salt Lake City School District gears up for the year to start online

The Salt Lake City School District is trying to get students and teachers ready for online learning as classes are scheduled to start next week.
6 years ago

South Salt Lake woman uses American flag to defend herself from attacker

An American Flag saves the day. A woman is getting high praise from police after she used an American flag to defend herself from attack.
6 years ago

Charter school in Draper closes temporarily due to COVID-19 cases

A Draper charter school campus is the first in the state to close down because of the number of COVID-19 cases on their grounds. 
6 years ago

Citizen group pushes for voter referendum to stop Provo mask madate

A citizens group wants to stop the Provo mask mandate by gathering enough signatures for a voter referendum on the matter.
6 years ago

BYU students express concern over lack of masks and social distancing

Are BYU students going to comply with mandates to wear masks now that classes have started? Some reports say enforcement isn’t off to a good start.
6 years ago

Real Salt Lake excited for new owners according to captain

While the rumors are swirling about who the new Real Salt Lake owners will be, players and coaches keep their focus on things they can control. 
6 years ago

Hundreds march in Salt Lake City to support Black Lives Matter

Hundreds of people marched in Salt Lake City to remember Dr. Martin Luther King’s famous March on Washington, as well as to support Black Lives Matter.
6 years ago

Real Salt Lake owner to be investigated for alleged racist comments

A public apology from Real Salt Lake Owner Dell Loy Hansen. The controversy started Thursday morning when Hansen spoke on X96 about the game’s cancellation.
6 years ago

Park City School District reopening plan protested by parents

The Park City School District is facing a lot of heat over its reopening plan.  Some parents held a protest, claiming the district’s strategy doesn’t properly protect teachers.
6 years ago

Real Salt Lake canceled home opening game

Officials with Real Salt Lake canceled their game with LAFC as players on both sides are protesting.
6 years ago

Parents hold sit-in at Davis School District, call for in-person classes

Parents in the Davis School District held a sit-in on Tuesday, concerned about the two-day-a-week plan for their students.
6 years ago

Man accused of attacking jogger in Kaysville at gunpoint while intoxicated

A Farmington man is jailed and being investigated for assault and kidnapping after he reportedly attacked a jogger in Kaysville. 
6 years ago

BYU set to take advantage of being only game in town for the 2020 football season

In less than two weeks, the BYU Cougars will be kicking off their 2020 football season against Navy in some of the first college games in the nation.
6 years ago