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Sam Herrera is a digital content producer for KSL NewsRadio. You can reach her at sherrera@ksl.com.

WATCH: Police release dash cam footage of 12-year-old driver

The Utah Highway Patrol said the 12-year-old driver stole her mom's car. The girl was briefly arrested before being released to her parents.
9 hours ago

Should you spend or save your tax refund?

Filing your taxes can be a headache but figuring out how to spend your tax refund might be a headache in its own right.
1 day ago

Man hospitalized after trench collapse in Cedar Hills

A man became trapped in Cedar Hills, northeast of American Fork, after digging a 10-foot trench for a sewer line.
2 days ago

Third teen arrested in connection to Taylorsville man’s death

The Taylorsville Police Department said it had taken a 17-year-old into custody in connection to the suspected murder of a Taylorsville man.
7 days ago

Taylorsville man believed to have been abducted found dead, two teens arrested

A 21-year-old Taylorsville man was last seen Sunday afternoon. Police had been searching for a white jeep in connection with that.
9 days ago

Several people hospitalized following stabbing, shooting in downtown Salt Lake

Police said that the stabbing happened near 400 East 100 South in downtown Salt Lake City.
9 days ago

INSIDE SOURCES: Do kids have anywhere to go anymore?

Journalist Michelle Goldberg joins Inside Sources to talk about whether we've gotten rid of all the places kids could go instead of the internet.
9 days ago

LISTEN: Romney talks budget, wildfires and TikTok

Sen. Mitt Romney says Democrats and Republicans needed to work together to budget and build legislation that will actually pass.
15 days ago

LISTEN: Clearfield mayor in Washington for city-focused conference

Clearfield Mayor Mark Shepherd joins Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News to talk about a national conference for city leaders.
16 days ago

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints acquires buildings, manuscripts, Kirtland Temple from Community of Christ

According to the church, the acquisition highlights its "long-standing effort to preserve religious and cultural heritage."
23 days ago

Kevin Bacon to stop in Utah this summer with Bacon Brothers band

Kevin Bacon and his brother Michael will stop by Utah this June to take part in Lehi's Round-Up concert as the Bacon Brothers band.
1 month ago

High-altitude balloon intercepted over Utah

After intercepting the balloon over Utah airspace, NORAD found that the balloon didn't pose a threat but said that they would keep tracking it.
1 month ago

LISTEN: Are pickleball injuries on the rise?

Utah loves pickleball but as more people play, that means more people are getting injured.
1 month ago

LISTEN: Utah social media bill moves forward

The bill, SB194, addresses issues that have been pointed out in Utah's existing social media laws.
1 month ago

LISTEN: Addressing overwatering in Utah

A new bill seeks to address water restrictions when it comes to turf and lawn.
1 month ago

LIVE: Jazz trading away Simone Fontecchio, reports say

KSL Sports Jazz Insider Ben Anderson joins Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News to discuss what the reported trade of Simone Fontecchio means for the Jazz.
2 months ago

Golden State Warriors assistant coach dies following medical emergency

Golden State Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojević was hospitalized overnight following a team dinner in Salt Lake.
2 months ago

LISTEN: Looking ahead to Utah’s 2024 legislative session

The 2024 Legislative Session in Utah kicks off on Tuesday and there's a lot to know.
2 months ago

LIVE BLOG: Utah gets hit by strong winds and snow

Alta Ski Resort will begin interlodge at 1 a.m. due to avalanche danger. Little Cottowood Canyon will close overnight.
3 months ago

LISTEN: Here’s what Thursday’s drive home will look like

Utah road conditions might be tricky Thursday night. Catch up with the latest information from UDOT on Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News.
3 months ago

LISTEN: How does campaigning as a state employee work in Utah?

The state of Utah, for the most part, doesn't allow for a county employee to engage in political activity during work hours.
3 months ago

LISTEN: Red Rocks gymnastics team heads into season

KSL Sports' Michelle Bodkin previews the season on Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News.
3 months ago

LISTEN: YouTuber who intentionally crashed plane for video heading to federal prison

Thirty-year-old YouTuber Trevor Jacob crashed his plane intentionally for clicks and was sentenced to six months in federal prison in December.
3 months ago

Pair found dead in American Fork home identified as married couple

American Fork Police said the married couple was found dead under suspicious circumstances in the home they owned.
3 months ago