Jeff Caplan’s Afternoon News

The Utes lose at the 109th Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif....
Mark Jones

Bodkin: Rising likely to miss Utah season-opener against Florida

KSL Sports Utes Insider Michelle Bodkin tells Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News that it is likely that Utah quarterback Cam Rising will miss Thursday's season-opener against Florida.
25 days ago
Blazing Needles...
Jessica Lowell

The legacy of Blazing Needles; local knitting shop closing after 16 years

Blazing Needles owner, Cynthia Mills, has announced the shop will be permanently closing its doors after 16 years.
1 month ago
Raspberry Days at Bear Lake...
Devin Oldroyd

Why you won’t want to miss Raspberry Days at Bear Lake this weekend

This weekend is one of Garden City's biggest of the year with the annual Raspberry Days celebration taking place from Aug. 3 to Aug. 5.
2 months ago
The OLRGC released an analysis of the expected topics to be discussed during a special session of t...
Mark Jones

State launches website to help homeowners know property value

A new website launched by the state will help homeowners better understand the value of their property.
2 months ago
Police have arrested the person who may have been ripping out and stealing AC units and taking the ...
Mark Jones

Maintaining your air conditioning system during the hot days of summer

Cleaning your air filters and clearing space around your AC are a few of the tips to keep your air conditioning system running properly.
2 months ago
a girl plays soccer...
Mark Jones

Parents raise concern over question on a girls soccer physical form

A form that parents must fill out before their daughters can play high school soccer is raising concerns among some parents.
2 months ago
west jordan city voluntary layoffs...
Mark Jones

City of West Jordan hit by a ransomware attack; expert says education is the best defense

The city of West Jordan announced that it has been the victim of a ransomware attack. Earl Foote, an IT expert, joined KSL NewsRadio to explain what is likely going on.
2 months ago
Image is of bottles of diet Coke. The World Health Organization announced Thursday that aspartame, ...
Mark Jones

Expert weighs in on WHO announcement about the sweetener aspartame

The WHO concluded that consuming aspartame at a level of up to 40 milligrams per kilogram of body weight, is safe.
2 months ago
FILE: Granite School District offices are pictured in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021. ...
Mark Jones

Granite School District is studying potential closure of an elementary school

Granite School District is studying the potential closure of Western Hills Elementary School, according to spokesman Ben Horsley.
2 months ago
Earth recorded its hottest day on record on Monday with a global average temperature of 62 degrees....
Mark Jones

Earth hit its hottest day on record Monday, expert weighs in

Earth recorded the hottest day on record on Monday with a global average temperature of 62 degrees. One expert says there are reasons to be concerned.
3 months ago
The Utah State Fire Marshal is reminding those celebrating Chinese New Year to do so safely, especi...
Mark Jones

Communities are switching from fireworks to drone shows

Communities all across the country are switching from fireworks to drone shows.
3 months ago
Monday evening's severe thunderstorm did damage to this home in Riverdale. Photo credit: Alan Murph...
Mark Jones

From heat to thunderstorms, Monday was active for Utah weather

On Monday, Utah weather went from triple digits in Salt Lake City to severe thunderstorms with wind speeds of up to 70 miles per hour.
3 months ago
Drivers in parts of Salt Lake and Tooele counties could be facing some winter driving conditions du...
Mark Jones

It’s about to get a whole lot warmer in Utah

Utah is about to get warmer. The National Weather Service says Salt Lake City should receive its first 100-degree day on Monday.
3 months ago
Left to right: Scott Hatfield, Greg Hughes, Becky Edwards, Jordan Hess, Kathleen Anderson, Scott Re...
Mark Jones

Delta, Utah set to host Saturday’s Utah Republican Convention

The Utah Republican Convention that will be held Saturday at Delta High School. The convention will help determine the GOP nominee in the race for the 2nd Congressional District seat.
3 months ago
elder abuse...
Devin Oldroyd

Do you know the signs of elder abuse?

Elder abuse is on the rise in Utah. Experts say people report thousands of cases each year. Do you know the signs?
3 months ago
Sen. Mitt Romney...
Mark Jones

Sen. Mitt Romney losing support? One expert says not so fast

SALT LAKE CITY — Some are doubting the results of a new Deseret News-Hinckley Institute of Politics Poll that shows Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah losing support in Utah. The poll shows Romney’s approval rating is down 11 points since March, with 49% of Utah voters saying they disapprove of his job performance and 41% saying […]
3 months ago
Bringing the Olympic Games back to Utah...
Devin Oldroyd

Completed host questionnaire brings Utah closer to hosting another Olympics

This questionnaire is a requirement from the International Olympic Committee. So, what kind of questions does it ask?
4 months ago
red flag warning Uinta Basin...
Devin Oldroyd

Despite wet spring, Utah not completely in the clear for wildfires

SALT LAKE CITY — Despite the extremely wet winter and spring that’s hit the Beehive State, we’re still not completely safe from wildfires this summer. North Tooele Fire District spokesperson Jon Smith joined Jeff Caplan’s Afternoon News to give Utahns an idea of what to expect this summer. “We’re going to see a lot of […]
4 months ago
FILE - Lori Vallow Daybell, appears in court in Lihue, Hawaii, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020. KSL at Nig...
Mark Jones

Legal expert shares thoughts on closing arguments of Vallow Daybell trial

According to KSL Legal Expert Greg Skordas, the prosecution had one piece of evidence against Vallow Daybell that was particularly compelling.
5 months ago
The American Red Cross is working right now to help Logan residents after a trailer park flooded. ...
Mark Jones

Flooding: Eubank says the state is OK for now, still has a ways to go

KSL-TV meteorologist Kevin Eubank joins Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News to disuss where things stand at the moment regarding state flooding.
5 months ago
field sobriety test...
Devin Oldroyd

Can police prove a DUI without a chemical sobriety test?

Can police prove a DUI without a chemical sobriety test? According to KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas, yes. He tells us how police go about doing this.
5 months ago
The American Red Cross is working right now to help Logan residents after a trailer park flooded. ...
Mark Jones

Warmer temperatures bring added concern over flooding

A BYU professor joins Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News to talk about the risk of additional flooding from the recent warmer temperatures.
5 months ago
Sen. Mitt Romney...
Mark Jones

Romney grills Homeland Security over southern border

Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) grilled the Homeland Security Department during a hearing on Tuesday.
5 months ago
Flooding caused evacuations in the area of the Jacob City Fire burn scar. Photo courtesy of Stockto...
Devin Oldroyd

How burn scars contribute to flooding

TOOELE, Utah — As spring runoff continues, a contributing factor to where water flows is the burn scars in the mountains. Tooele County Emergency Services Director Bucky Whitehouse joined Jeff Caplan’s Afternoon News Thursday to shed some light on what this means as snow melts and water flows. Whitehouse is familiar with burn scars, as […]
5 months ago