Jeff Caplan’s Afternoon News

Gov. Spencer J. Cox and community advocate Pamela Atkinson chat in the donation center at the Geral...
Devin Oldroyd

Gov. Cox calls for Utahns to donate to Pamela Atkinson Homeless Trust Fund

Gov. Spencer Cox is asking for the public to help Utahns experiencing homelessness by donating "a few dollars" to the Pamela Atkinson Homeless Trust Fund.
1 year ago
Schools in the Cache County School District are on a 2-hour delayed start on Tuesday, Jan. 31, due ...
Mark Jones

Putting the wraps on the winter season, welcoming warmer weather

With warmer temperatures expected in time for Easter, Utah's prolonged winter season may finally be coming to an end. Kevin Eubank and Jeff Caplan discuss it.
1 year ago
FILE - This July 23, 2008 file image made available by NASA shows the planet Saturn, as seen from t...
Devin Oldroyd

Five-planet alignment may be visible in Tuesday night’s sky

If the sky is clear, a rare five-planet alignment will be visible in Tuesday night's sky.
1 year ago
Cedar City rockslide...
Mark Jones

As spring runoff begins, UHP says to expect more rockslides

The Utah Highway Patrol says additional rockslides could occur around the state in the coming weeks as snow begins to melt.
1 year ago
Water levels at some reservoirs in Washington County have spilled over onto roads. Photo credit: Wa...
Mark Jones

Water levels on the rise in southern Utah, some reservoirs overflowing

Water levels are on the rise in Washington County, creating the possibility for flooding.
1 year ago
Utah capitol -- Utah lawmakers are tackling the high costs of adoption, proposing changes that coul...
Mark Jones

Party leaders react to revised bill limiting access to abortions

The Utah Senate passed a bill Thursday that would prevent health clinics from performing abortions starting next year.
1 year ago
A car driving on snowy road...
Devin Oldroyd

Not brushing snow off your car is a safety hazard, according to Utah Highway Patrol

Sgt. Cameron Roden with Utah Highway Patrol Joins Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News saying not brushing the snow off your car could be dangerous.
1 year ago
A bill sponsored by Sen. Wayne Harper (R-Taylorsville) would prohibit motorists from passing workin...
Mark Jones

Snowplows will be out in force to clear roads around Utah, UDOT says

UDOT says its snowplows will be kept busy overnight keeping roads and highways clear from snow left by the winter storm that arrived in Utah Tuesday afternoon.
1 year ago
Utah State University researches human trafficking in the state of Utah...
Devin Oldroyd

Global organization and local taskforce team up to fight human trafficking

Three Stands Global has teamed with the Utah Trafficking In-person Taskforce to prevent human trafficking as the NBA All-Star game comes to Utah.
1 year ago
Utah 2022 legislative session...
Mark Jones

Bill would require buildings to post signs for events meant for adults

One Utah lawmaker is proposing a bill that would require signs be posted on public buildings that will be hosting events meant for adults.
1 year ago
A herd of elk ended up on the roadways near I-80 and Foothill Boulevard on Thursday, Jan 26, 2023. ...
Mark Jones

Four elk killed as herd gets too close to I-215 and I-80

Four elk were killed Wednesday after a herd of elk got too close to I-215 and I-80. Two of the elk were struck and killed by vehicles. The other two had to be euthanized after being hit.
1 year ago
Utah State University researchers measure the temperature at minus 10 degrees in the Logan Canyon M...
Mark Jones

Monday morning’s cold temperatures nearly set new records

Cold temperatures Monday morning in northern Utah nearly set new records.
1 year ago
A group representing adult entertainment companies is suing Utah over a new law that requires their...
Devin Oldroyd

Why two Republicans voted against bill banning transgender-related surgery

The Utah Senate has approved a bill banning transgender-related surgery and puberty blockers for minors. A total of two Republicans voted against it.
1 year ago
Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson pictured...
Mark Jones

Lt. Gov. Henderson discusses plans for the 2023 legislative session

Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson tells KSL NewsRadio that she is working on legislation that will help crack down on domestic violation incidents.
1 year ago
Utah 2022 legislative session...
Mark Jones

Lawmaker to introduce bill to permanently move Halloween to Friday

A Utah lawmaker plans to introduce a bill that would move the celebration of Halloween to a Friday.
1 year ago
Sen. Karen Mayne...
Devin Oldroyd

Utah Dems to hold special election filling the seat of Sen. Karen Mayne

Utah Democratic will hold a virtual special election at 6 p.m. on Jan. 15, to fill the seat of Sen. Karen Mayne as she steps down due to health issues.
1 year ago
FILE -- A Delta plane departs from a hangar at the Salt Lake City International Airport in Salt Lak...
Mark Jones

Pre-flight safety system the cause of Wednesday morning’s flight delays

A power failure to a pre-flight safety system, forced the FAA to ground thousands of flights around the country Wednesday morning.
1 year ago
Attorneys for Lori Vallow Daybell have filed a motion requesting that she be allowed to meet with h...
Mark Jones

Attorneys for Lori Vallow Daybell file motion for her to meet with husband

Attorneys for Lori Vallow Daybell have filed a motion that would allow her to meet with her husband. A judge was yet to rule on this motion.
1 year ago