Former Reporter

Paul Nelson

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

As Kane County eases COVID-19 restrictions, how do business owners feel?

Kane County eases COVID-19 restrictions and moves from "yellow" to "green" risk levels. Business owners say some new habits will remain.
6 years ago

Parents of Chad Daybell reach out; vigil planned to honor slain children

The parents of Chad Daybell reach out to the grandparents of slain Idaho children JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan as a vigil is planned for the children.
6 years ago

Utah officials urge caution over lowering COVID-19 risk levels

Citing recent case counts, Utah officials urge caution when moving from yellow to green COVID-19 risk levels.
6 years ago

Parents of Lauren McCluskey officially file second lawsuit against University of Utah

The family of slain University of Utah student Lauren McCluskey has filed a second lawsuit against the school, this time at the state level. 
6 years ago

Health workers says hundreds infected with COVID-19 at northern Utah meat processing plant

HYRUM, UTAH – The Bear River Health Department is getting a better picture on just how big a recent COVID-19 outbreak was at a meat processing plant in Hyrum.  Health officials say they have so much work ahead of them that they need extra help from the federal government. It took several days for workers […]
6 years ago

Washington D.C. mayor refutes Lee’s claims about Utah National Guard hotel eviction

The mayor of Washington D.C. is refuting claims that she kicked 200 members of the Utah National Guard out of their hotel.
6 years ago

Health analysts see big spike in COVID-19 cases in northern Utah

The rising number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in northern Utah has health officials very worried about how the disease may spread in the near future.
6 years ago

Hundreds more in Utah rally against death of George Floyd

UTAH STATE CAPITOL – Multiple groups come to the Capitol complex as protests against the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis continue across the country. Most of the Utah State Capitol grounds were sealed off with yellow caution tape and surrounded by UHP troopers to ensure no one damages the buildings or monuments.  However, across […]
6 years ago

Daybreak residents rally to support mother of boys killed in apparent murder-suicide

SOUTH JORDAN — Investigators have identified the two young boys reportedly shot and killed by their father in their Daybreak home Tuesday afternoon.  And neighbors are trying to rally around the boys’ mother, but many of them are still struggling with how to cope with the killings.  The two victims were identified as Seth Osborn, […]
6 years ago

Police say West Valley City man planned mass shooting during SLC protest

WEST VALLEY CITY – Police believe they stopped a mass shooting from happening at Monday evening’s rally in Salt Lake City.  They say two men were stopped while they were on the way to kill police officers. West Valley officers and FBI agents were reportedly warned about threats being made by Yuri Silva, 27, through […]
6 years ago

SLC officials assessing damage from Saturday’s protest, health officials concerned

City officials are still trying to figure out how much damage was done in Saturday's protest, and health officials are extremely concerned
6 years ago

Dozens of residents inside veteran nursing home test positive for COVID-19

SALT LAKE CITY – A veteran nursing facility is Salt Lake is at the center of another COVID-19 outbreak and medical professionals are trying to find out how it started.  This outbreak started May 18th when one resident of the William E. Christofferson Veterans Home showed symptoms of the disease.  After he tested positive for […]
6 years ago

Some SLC residents say restricted streets causing problems for locals

SALT LAKE CITY – It’s a popular project among some Salt Lake City residents, but causing a lot of headaches for others.  City officials are “opening” more streets to pedestrians and bikes, which means they’re limiting vehicle traffic.  Some city activists believe it’s time for some of these restrictions to end. The intention behind the […]
6 years ago

State officials believe child abuse is on the rise despite falling numbers, hope awareness campaign can change that

WEST JORDAN – Concerns over child abuse are on the rise even though the official numbers appear to be going down.  State officials hope a public awareness campaign can change the conversation about abuse.  Deondra Brown has been in the spotlight for most of her life as part of the famous The 5 Browns piano […]
6 years ago

Tracking Utah’s mental health care needs during COVID-19… trends not clear yet

What kind of ripple effect is COVID-19 having on the mental health care needs of people in Utah?  Analysts say they’re trying to keep a close watch.
6 years ago

Utah launches three year, multi-million dollar suicide prevention campaign

Utah state leaders are launching a new suicide prevention campaign to stop the hundreds of suicides in Utah every year. They want people who are suffering to know where to turn if they need help, especially during trying times like a global pandemic.
6 years ago

More COVID-19 antibody testing available, but doctors say not everyone should get it

SALT LAKE COUNTY – There are more places where Utahns can get a COVID-19 antibody test. Four Utah cities are offering antibody testing, but some health care officials say they don’t want everyone rushing out to get it done.  The logistics of antibody testing  At the end of every drug commercial, a voice recommends, “Ask […]
6 years ago

How COVID-19 changes Memorial Day for Utah veterans

Memorial Day across Utah will look different this year with all of the public safety restrictions. Veterans advocates say they’re doing what they can to make sure vets are still honored and stay healthy while the virus spreads.
6 years ago

State agency to investigate claims officer showed photos of Lauren McCluskey

A state agency will now investigate claims that a former U of U police officer bragged about having explicit photos of slain student Lauren McCluskey.
6 years ago

Police identify man killed in deadly Kaysville rollover crash

Investigators are still trying to find out the reason behind a deadly Kaysville rollover crash that happened in a neighborhood, killing one person
6 years ago

Lawyers respond to allegations of former U. officer sharing explicit photos of Lauren McCluskey

The U. "has offended" Lauren McCluskey, a lawyer for her parents said, after learning a campus officer may have improperly shared intimate photos of her.
6 years ago

What changes for restaurants and theaters as we shift from “orange to yellow?”

many portions of the state are moving from orange to yellow, as restrictions over COVID-19 are being relaxed but are things changing that much?
6 years ago

Family of woman found in Ogden Canyon demand answers, voice frustrations

WEBER COUNTY – A West Jordan family is filled with questions and frustration after their daughter’s body was found under suspicious circumstances in Ogden Canyon.  They say they tried to have her listed as a missing person before she was found, to no avail. People who knew Chynna Toilolo say she had an amazingly big […]
6 years ago

Federal prosecutors say COVID-19 shutdowns create more risk of online exploitation

Federal prosecutors are warning kids might be more vulnerable to online exploitation because of COVID-19 shutdowns across the country.
6 years ago