KSL Breaking News: Recent Episodes
KSL Breaking News
Listen as Mapleton Police Chief John Jackson updates the media on what was discovered Thursday night inside a home at 1500 North Highway 89.
As of 7:15 AM, the power was slowly being restored but just under 15k customers had no electricity, mostly in the western part of Utah County.
As of 6:30 AM, Rocky Mountain Power says two substations are down and they are working to restore power to thousands of customers in Lehi, Saratoga Springs and Eagle Mountain.
Breaking news from outside Washington, where Rep Steve Scalise and several others have been shot at a baseball field. KSL Newsradio's Peter Samore and Mary Richards have team coverage from witness reports and Utah reaction.
Fire crews say a woman has died after an early morning house fire near 1515 West Crystal Ave, which is about 2590 South.
Beginning in 2018, the LDS Church will no longer participate in BSA Varsity and Venturing programs for Young Men ages 14-18. (Pic: MormonNewsroom.org)
Organizers of the annual Outdoor Retailer trade shows that bring millions of dollars into the Salt Lake City economy each year say they will not return to Utah once their current contract expires. It comes after representatives from several outdoor-oriented businesses took part in a contentious conference call with Utah Gov. Gary Herbert over public lands issues.
Image credit: Faith Heaton Jolley, KSL.com
The Park City School District business administrator, Todd Hauber, joined KSL Newsradio live to talk about the decision to close schools on Tuesday.
The snow has canceled all classes and schools in the Park City School District. And the Canyons School District is in a 2 hour delay. Listen to Canyons spokesman Jeff Haney live on KSL Newsradio.
A man in his 20s is dead and 3 people being questioned. It happened near 1350 E 275 North in Layton.
New: Orem Police say suspect is 16 years old and in custody. School in lockdown as of 8 AM.
About 2 dozen people evacuated for car fire at apt bldg. 2 injured at 825 E 600 S. KSL Newsradio's Peter Samore reports.
SLCPD says a truck driver veered off he road and hit two men sitting along 400 South between 4th and 5th West. Driver also injured.
UHP says FedEx truck burst into flames, co-driver of that truck killed. Driver hauling military vehicle also killed. I80 closed in both directions at mile marker 77.
Injury, death tolls expected to rise after commuter train crashes into Hoboken, N.J. station. Live updates all day on KSL Newsradio.
A Chinese Rocket returns to Earth creating a light show in the sky above the Wasatch Front.
Fire authorities are investigating 5 fires set around Centerville; say it could be related to another city's suspicious fires recently.
Kaysville PD confirms three kids who were the subject of an Amber Alert have been found in Salt Lake City.
Sheriff Jim Winder updates the media on the 4 to 4 1/2 hour long Swat situation near 78th South and 7th West Wednesday morning. Officers had spotted Kaison Kuykendall entering the home.
The situation turned into a standoff overnight, affecting traffic on 700 East for a time.
Crash involving multiple vehicles blocking right lane and shoulder near the Kaysville Ponds.
KSL Newsradio's Dave Cawley reports prosecutors are dropping their assault and domestic violence case against Olympic gold medalist Picabo Street.
Lane restrictions on NB I-15 at point of the mountain causing huge delays for drivers trying to get between Utah and Salt Lake Counties (photo: UDOT traffic cameras)
Romney will make announcement regarding 2016 presidential race tomorrow from SLC's Hinckley Institute
Two left lanes and shoulder blocked. Traffic is nearly at a standstill and backed up to 2200 North in Lehi.
Pope Francis says Donald Trump is not a Christian for wanting to deport illegal immigrants from the United States. Trump calls the Pope "disgraceful".
KSL's Shara Park is in Tooele County where a trampoline has blown into a power line. We're keeping you up to date with reporters checking out damage reports across the region.
Crashes in Utah and Salt Lake counties causing HUGE delays both NB & SB on I-15. And several ramps are closed leading to I-215's South Belt.
Crashes everywhere you go in Utah & Salt Lake counties due to traffic going too fast for the road conditions.
Interview on Utah's Morning News with Davis County Sheriff's Sgt. DeeAnn Servey about two snowmobile riders who spent the night stranded above the Bountiful "B."
A car hit a UTA Trax train at 600 West North Temple, sending it off the rails.
Photo credit: Chris Samuels
Four right lanes are blocked approaching the I-215 South Interchange in Midvale. Traffic backed up into Murray & South Salt Lake.
A truck turned wrong way around blocked 2-center lanes near Parrish Lane in Centerville, and another car blocking a right lane creating delays into Layton.
A multi-vehicle crash blocking ALL lanes of traffic EB I-80 at the SB I-15 transition ramp. Traffic is completely stopped and backed up to the I-215 West Belt.
A secondary crash SB 15 at the 5600 South Roy exit blocking right lane and shoulder, adding to the parking lot situation from crash at 2300 North in Sunset blocking 3-lanes.
All 3-travel lanes CLOSED SB I-15 near 2300 North in Sunset. Traffic is backed up 4-miles into Ogden. Use alternate route into Davis County.
Two men are in custody today after police say one brother stole from the pot stash and the other brother chased him down with a gun. KSL Newsradio's Brianna Bodily has the story:
Snow is falling on the Mountain View Corridor, though KSL meteorologist Grant Weyman says it won't stick around.
A 2-ton bale of hay fell into traffic just before 106th South, and several cars hit it. The hay is scattered across all lanes of travel and is 2-feet deep in many areas.
The Layton Police Department is attempting to locate Angel Legalsi (12-yrs-old). Angel was last seen on 10/7/2015 at approximately 1500 hours in Layton, UT, near Central Davis Jr. High
It is right by West High School but was not a student; police say the driver may not have known he hit the man, and kept going.
At least 7-cars involved in a crash Blocking 3-left lanes approaching 90th South in Sandy
This is 201 EB Freeway approaching the I-215 West Belt. Traffic backed up to Bangerter Hwy. Then we still have another accident SB I-15 at Woods Cross blocking right lane adding to the 7-miles of delay to I-80W where another accident is still blocking 2-right lanes.
This photo is the crash SB I-15 at the I-80W interchange. Traffic is backing up toward Woods Cross. And Big problems for NB commuters from Utah County.
A multi-vehicle crash is blocking 3-left lanes just before the I-215 connector ramp in NSL. Traffic is using 2-right lanes and backing up into Bountiful.
This is still happening despite decades of warnings. For those who need help go to the Utah Department of Health's Mother to Baby program at 800-822-2229 OR text Monday - Friday 8a-5p to 855-999-3525.
A parent, preacher and a painter... Elder Richard G. Scott of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' First Quorum of the Twelve Apostles has died. He was not only a man of faith, but also a nuclear scientist with a soft heart. KSL Newsradio's Dave Cawley has a look at his life.
Photo credit: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Talking to your kids about obesity and healthy habits can help then make better choices. Ethan and Alex talk about how difficult having that conversation is.
Witnesses tell KSL two cars were swept away in Hildale, carrying mostly women and children. Listen here for triple-team coverage.
87 people confirmed dead, 180 injured when crane toppled over on worshippers at Saudi Arabia's Grand Mosque.
The fire is burning near 54th South and 15th West. KSL Newsradio's Peter Samore is there. (Picture from KSL TV photographer Derek Peterson)
A couple taking photos near the Pine Hollow Trailhead in American Fork Canyon heard a voice calling for help and found a 29-year-old woman trapped inside a crashed car. She'd been stuck there for two days, having rolled the car down a cliff along SR-92.
Photo credit: Utah County Sheriff's Office
Unified Police say the stolen car was not being chased, but sailed through the front room. They are looking for the driver.
Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis refused to issue gay marriage licenses for religious reasons
I-15 closed NB at 7200 S because of a fuel spill. Backups go thru Sandy. Updates every 5 mins on KSL NewsRadio http://ksl.com/listen
Health officials say a Utah resident, the first diagnosed with plague here since 2009, has died. It isn't clear where he or she got the illness, but people can get it from fleas or wild rodents. Photo credit: ABC News
Crashes on I-15 in Layton and Draper creating big headaches for drivers heading towards Salt Lake City from both NB & SB directions
A rollover crash SB I-15 is blocking 2-left lanes at 600 North in NSL. Traffic is backed up to Warm Springs Road, and moving at a crawl. Drivers on I-215 are still dealing with big delays WB from I-15 North Interchange to Legacy Pkwy due to road construction restricting travel lanes.
A multi-vehicle crash NB I-15 near 146th South in Bluffdale has traffic nearly stopped and backed up to Main Street in Lehi. Also still have Emergency on I-215 WB from I-15 North Interchange to Legacy Parkway due to road construction.
Traffic is crawling along on I-215 WB from the I-15 North Interchange to Legacy Parkway. This is due to road construction with only 1-right lane open for commuters. You may want to take Legacy Parkway as an alternate.
Several people injured from shooting with kalishnakov rifle. French police not ruling out terrorism. photo credit: @AdaSilvaArras
Utah Highway Patrol is looking for witnesses after a man was either pushed or jumped from a car into freeway traffic. KSL Newsradio's Brianna Bodily has the story.
Sheriff's investigators have reopened a cold case dating back to 1976, now that testing on unidentified remains exhumed in May reveal they belong to a missing Colorado man.
The CDC claims that starting school before 8:30 am is harmful to students. Ethan and Alex wonder if we would end up tailoring school schedules so they can stay up later.
Ethan and Alex discuss how much Utah's roads are adding to your car repair budget and give you some driving tips.
Windy weather has stoked a brush fire in Wasatch County, forcing evacuations in the area of Jordanelle.
A firework exploded inside the Marysvale fire station building, igniting about 70 other fireworks. A firefighter has severe burns and some firefighting equipment has been damaged. Maria and Mary Ellen spoke with Piute County Sheriff Marty Gleave.
KSL Newsradio's Brianna Bodily reports the suspected gunman claimed someone was following him.
The Southern California Timing Association has canceled its annual Speed Week event on Utah's Bonneville Salt Flats due to not enough dry salt.
Police are calling the death of a 12-year-old girl a homicide, after her mother reported her missing overnight. They say her body had evidence of trauma. Photo credit: West Valley City Police Department
A gunman opened fire in Chattanooga at two naval facilities. 4 marines murdered. The gunman shot dead. A police officer who was shot is expected to survive.
At one point flames were 30 feet high overnight; early this AM crews had it knocked down but maybe not completely out. (Photo Kenny McNett)
Police say he pointed a gun at the officer. A child may have witnessed the shooting last evening; overnight we learned the man had died.
Westbound I-80 off-ramp at 700 East in Salt Lake City closed after motorcyclist smacked into back of car. @kslnewsradio
Salt Lake City Police say the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs located a woman in Uintah County following a weekend carjacking.
Roy police say they found the victims after getting a call about an assault. The investigation is ongoing.
No reaction from Dylann Roof as family members of the 9 victims addressed Roof saying "I forgive you"
The Cache County Sheriff's Office says 46-year-old Tyler Rasch of Park City collapsed during a leg of a relay endurance race in the town of Paradise.
One of the worst morning drives we've had in a long time thanks to an I-15 crash in Davis County causing hour-long delays; a rollover crash on I-80 affecting both directions near Tooele; plus crashes in both directions on I-15 between Lehi & Sandy.
Multi-vehicle crash in the rain blocking left lane prior to Parrish Lane. Delays to Lagoon taking 30-minutes or more to get through. Photo: UDOT Traffic Cams
The West Wing, North Lawn and Press Briefing room as well as Senate Committee on TSA evacuated after bomb threat and discovery of 2 suspicious packages.
Vehicle fire and fuel spill involving a tanker NB 15 600 North blocking all but the left lane of traffic. Avoid I-15 NB after the 600 South downtown exit.
The Obama administration is scrambling to determine the impact of security breach to office of personnel mgmt and interior dept. every single federal agency could be affected
The Pentagon says live anthrax shipments were accidentally sent from a Utah lab to 51 labs, double what was originally reported.
More than 400 people aboard the ship on a river in southern China. A rescue operation is underway
Major delays between Kimball Jct and Summit Park due to fatal accident. Avoid & use alternate route.
ABC news says the alleged payment of 3.5 million dollars was hush money for sexual misconduct when he was a teacher and wrestling coach in Illinois.
A new crash SB I-15 approaching Layton Parkway blocking right lane and shoulder. With more delays from Kaysville to Woods Cross from an earlier crash and heavy rain. Legacy Parkway and NB I-15 also trying to recover from delays.
An accident and wet roads creating hour long delays through Davis County from Layton to Woods Cross. And a crash on7200 South EB near I-15 blocking left lane creating BIG delays.
A crash on I-15 in Woods Cross and a heavy rainstorm making things very difficult for southbound drivers this morning. It starts in Layton and doesn't ease up until North Salt Lake. Live updates every 5-10 minutes on KSL NewsRadio! bit.ly/kslstream
An early morning crash involving a semi has southbound I-15 closed after 31st St in Ogden. Listen for updates on KSL NewsRadio 102.7FM & 1160AM every 5-10 minutes.
Crashes blocking lanes on southbound I-15 in both Centerville (backing into Kaysville) and Lehi (backing to Point of the Mountain). Photo: UDOT Traffic cameras
The New England Patriots star quarterback is appealing the 4 game suspension penalty for the role he allegedly played in the Deflategate scandal.
A man was arrested by the secret service after trying to fly a drone over the White House fence. President Obama was not in residence.
8 people reported aboard the chopper helping deliver aid in the wake of this 2nd deadly quake.
The NFL announces The New England Patriots star quarterback will be suspended the first four games of the season for the role he played in under inflated balls used in the AFC championship game. And the team has been fined 1 million dollars
The suspect is barricaded inside the Essex house motel. Swat teams and many other law enforcement on scene. Nearby businesses on lockdown.
The family of late businessman Larry H. Miller has opted not to renew its lease on the Miller Motorsports Park land in Tooele County. Racing will end in October, 2015.
The NFL says the Patriots and Brady probably knew about "inappropriate deflation" during AFC championship game against Indianapolis.
Weber County authorities say the body of a woman found by a mountain biker on Monday, is 23-year-old Amber Lyne Smith. This is her picture from 2010.
The Weber County sheriffs dept confirms the body is female and had been there for some time
The Utah Highway Patrol has handed off the investigation into the discovery of a dead body to the Unified Police Department. Detectives have determined the woman found in a discarded suitcase had been shot and dumped along the highway within the last several weeks or months.
A rolled semi has shut down I-80EB near SR 202. All traffic being diverted onto 201 Freeway.
Workers installing a cable barrier along the freeway discovered a suitcase on the shoulder near Saltair this afternoon. The Utah Highway Patrol responded and found a dead body inside the luggage.
A woman who was taken into custody started firing on police officers from the back of a patrol car. A shootout ensued. No officers injured. The woman is in critical condition.
A Grantsville landmark is considered a total loss after a fire sparked in the kitchen area this morning. Mayor Brent Marshall sent us this photo of the Hickory Grill and joined us live on Utah's Morning News with details.
National Guard on alert. 7 police officers injured after violent protests over the death of Freddy Gray
Hundreds of tourists being ferried off Liberty Island after reports of suspicious package.
University of Utah Health Care now says two dialysis technicians had agreed to a shift swap. One failed to record that in a personal calendar, leading to missed appointments at the state prison in Draper.
Inmate Ramon Estrada died on April 5th after failing to receive dialysis.
Icy conditions causing huge problems for drivers on both I-15 and I-215 in Salt Lake City this morning. KSL's Andy Farnsworth has some spots you want to avoid.
A fast-moving field fire in Salt Lake's Avenues almost went out of control due to high winds. Jay and Amay on KSL's The Browsers spoke with Salt Lake City Fire Department spokesman Jasen Asay right after the flames were brought under control.
Leslie Fiet was given the Rachael Runyan Award for her quick response when an Amber Alert and Wireless Emergency Alert went out in February 2015.
American Fork Police Officers say Stephen White really wanted his car and went to the extreme to get it back.
A planned plea deal for former Totally Awesome Computers pitchman Dell Schanze has collapsed in federal court. Schanze refused to admit to facts in the case during a hearing. A judge has now set the case for trial.
Schanze is accused of attempting to kick a federally-protected bird while operating an ultralight aircraft.
The surviving suspect in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings has been found guilty on all 30 counts against him. Now a jury will decide whether or not he'll receive the death penalty for his role in the attacks. KSL Newsradio's Marc Giauque has the story.
The jury has returned a verdict in the Boston bombing case. It is expected to be announced at this hour. KSL Newsradio's Marc Giauque has more.
@GovHerbert responds to the news a prison inmate serving time for rape may have died after he did not get dialysis treatment. This is his full answer to a question about it.
A little girl who was abducted inside of a car in West Valley is found safe in Midvale. Reporter Paul Nelson broke the news on KSL Newsradio.
Rocky Mountain Power says a power outage affecting over 5,700 customers in Salt Lake County was caused by people breaking into a sub station to steal copper.
audio courtesy of ABC News PHOTO: The Bureau of Enquiry and Analysis for Civil Aviation Safety in France released images of the black box recovered in the Germanwings plane crash.
A student has been hit by a car near Hillcrest High School. Canyons School District Spokesman Jeff Haney gave us this updates just moments ago.
Denise Whorton says she was #prepared for the worst when her tires slipped on a back road near #Kolob Reservoir and she found herself stuck in a ditch. #Utah #Survived #Snow Photo: Jason Curtis/Washington Co. Search & Rescue
Officials say they are still investigating what caused a man to swerve across four lanes of traffic and slam into a freeway median.
I-15 #Fire #Utah #vehiclefire Photo Courtesy of Sandra Greenburg.
Ways you can use supervision, filters, controls, blocks and discussion to protect your children from pornography on the smartphones, tablets and computers.
Jay and Amy talked to BYU Law Professor, Lynn Wardle, about how the Supreme Court came to this decision and what the outcomes could be. They also spoke with the director of Equality Utah, Troy Williams, about how this will affect the LGBT community. Former 10th Circuit Court of Appeals clerk, Michelle Mumford, talks about why these cases were taken up and what role Utah could play in the arguments.
KSL Newsradio's Peter Samore is on the scene in Davis County where down powerline have caused the closure of I15. Here is an update he Just Gave to Grant and Amanda on Utah's Morning News.