Carlos Artiles Fortun

Website: https://www.staging.kslnewsradio.com

Carlos Artiles Fortún was born and raised in Gran Canaria, Spain, and moved to Utah when he was 15. He studied communications at Salt Lake Community College and has a bachelor's degree in Journalism from the University of Utah. He loves sports and politics and is the producer for KSL at Night.

Romney defends filibuster amid Democrats’ calls to change it

(CNN) — Republican Sen. Mitt Romney on Sunday defended the filibuster and blasted Democrats calling for its elimination, dismissing their latest discussion to end it in order to pass voting rights legislation as “an unserious partisan effort aimed at messaging and energizing that party’s base.” “The need to marshal 60 votes to end a filibuster […]
2 years ago

Fatal crash leaves two dead in Orem

A elementary school teacher died from the impact of a car crash on I-15 on Sunday. Her 16-year-old son passed the following day from injuries.
2 years ago

Sex offender arrested after answering door naked on Halloween

A registered sex offender was arrested after answering the door naked on Halloween to trick-or-treaters.
2 years ago

American Airlines cancels more than 600 flights on Sunday

(CNN) — American Airlines canceled another 634 flights on Sunday, more than 12% of its total operations for the day, the company said Sunday. The airline has now canceled more than 1,500 flights since Friday, as it deals with weather issues and staffing shortages that started last week. “With additional weather throughout the system, our […]
2 years ago

Body recovered from canal in Salt Lake City

SALT LAKE CITY — Salt Lake City Police have confirmed a body was found in a canal near the airport. Lt. Cluff from Salt Lake City Police told KSL the body was found on North Star Drive and Redwood Road. A caller said they thought they saw it the night before and went the next […]
2 years ago

The Genesis Group celebrates 50th anniversary

SALT LAKE CITY — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Genesis Group on Saturday night. The Genesis Group was established under the direction of the First Presidency in October 1971 and served as a dependent branch of the Church. Three apostles were tasked to oversee its creation, […]
2 years ago

SLCPD investigating stabbing incident that left victim in serious condition

SALT LAKE CITY — The Salt Lake City Police Department is investigating a stabbing incident that left one person in serious condition. Police received a call around 5:17 am on Sunday about a stabbing victim at a medical facility near 400 South and 900 East. When police arrived they immediately performed first aid to the […]
2 years ago

Body of 13-year-old boy recovered from Fish Lake

SEVIER COUNTY, Utah — Rescuers in Sevier County recovered the body of the 13-year-old boy who went missing while on a fishing trip on Friday. On Friday Sevier County Sherrif’s office started looking for the boy after the boat he was in capsized. The teen was with his father on a fishing trip when the […]
2 years ago

Police are looking for a suspect after fatal shooting in SLC

SALT LAKE CITY — Police are looking for a suspect in connection to a shooting that took place early Sunday morning in downtown Salt Lake City. Salt Lake City Police responded to a call at 1:23 am near 500 West and 600 South. At the scene police found 21-year-old Isaiah Valerio suffering from a gunshot […]
2 years ago

Biden hosting budget talks in Delaware with Schumer, Manchin

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden was hosting two pivotal senators for meetings in Delaware on Sunday in hopes of resolving lingering disputes over Democrats’ long-stalled effort to craft an expansive social and environmental measure. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., were scheduled to attend the session, the White House said. […]
2 years ago

Multiple people killed in suspected bow and arrow attack in Norway

Speaking to the press after the attack, the police chief said authorities had not ruled out the possibility of a terror attack.
2 years ago

Let’s Get Moving with Maria: Motivating yourself with the Five Second Rule

SALT LAKE CITY — If you ever had that feeling of not being able to get up in the morning, always being late, and having no motivation, learn how author Mel Robbins created the five second rule to push yourself forward. In the latest episode of Let’s Get Moving with Maria, marriage and family therapist […]
2 years ago

Fatal crash leaves one dead in West Jordan

WEST JORDAN, Utah — A man is dead after crashing into a tree early Sunday in West Jordan. Sergeant Schaaf from the West Jordan Police Department told KSL News the incident happened around 1:50 AM Sunday. The victim was driving southbound on Grizzly Way when he lost control and hit a tree near 8100 South. […]
2 years ago

Taliban says US will provide humanitarian aid to Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD (AP) — The U.S. has agreed to provide humanitarian aid to a desperately poor Afghanistan on the brink of an economic disaster, while refusing to give political recognition to the country’s new Taliban rulers, the Taliban said Sunday. The statement came at the end of the first direct talks between the former foes since […]
2 years ago

Canary Islands volcanic eruption is going strong 3 weeks later

LOS LLANOS DE ARIDANE, Canary Islands (AP) — Three weeks since its eruption upended the lives of thousands, the volcano on Spain’s La Palma island is still spewing out endless streams of lava with no signs of ceasing. Authorities on Sunday monitored a new stream of molten rock that has added to the destruction of […]
3 years ago

Shots fired near Lake Park in West Valley

WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah — Police have confirmed shots fired overnight in Lake Park. The West Valley City Police Department responded to a call at 2:19 am near 2500 South Lake Park Circle. When they arrived at the scene they found shell casings and drops of blood. They confirmed at least one person injured in […]
3 years ago

Fatal accident in Trappers Loop Road

MORGAN COUNTY, Utah — One person is dead after a Sunday car accident in Trappers Loop road, one mile south of SR 226. According to the Unified Highway Patrol, at around 12:37 pm a Dodge pick-up truck towing a trailer heading southbound left the roadway. The driver then attempted to make a correction to get […]
3 years ago

University of Utah President issues statement after Aaron Lowe’s case arrest

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – University of Utah President Taylor Randall issued a statement Sunday after an arrest was made on the murder of Utah football player Aaron Lowe. Early Sunday morning the Salt Lake Police Department announced the arrest of 22-year-old Buk M. Buk. He faces accusations of aggravated murder, attempted murder, and felony […]
3 years ago

Shooting overnight in Taylorsville

TAYLORSVILLE, UT — Police have confirmed a shooting overnight near Bree Street in Taylorsville. The incident happened at around 5:30 am, two men were shot but have sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Police say the two men were sitting in their car when they were approached by another man. Police are investigating what lead to the shooting, […]
3 years ago

Bomb at Kabul mosque kills 5 civilians, Taliban says

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — At least five civilians were killed in a bomb blast at the entrance to a Kabul mosque Sunday, a Taliban official said, describing the deadliest attack in the Afghan capital since U.S. forces left at the end of August. There was no immediate claim of responsibility, but suspicion fell on Islamic […]
3 years ago

Bacon prices have skyrocketed to record levels, and they might not go down anytime soon

(CNN) — Bacon is more expensive for Americans than it has been in the past 40 years. And yes, that is accounting for inflation. That hankering for pork chops is costing you about 7% more than 12 months ago. The average price for that slab of bacon to accompany the Sunday morning spread has jumped […]
3 years ago

Update: Bus driver from Alpine School District fired over posters on the bus

An Alpine School District bus driver is no longer employed with the district after parents discovered religious and political flyers on the bus.
3 years ago

Armed robbery at an Ogden 7/11

Ogden, UT — Ogden Police have confirmed an armed robbery took place early Sunday at a local 7/11 store. Lt. Jason Vanderwarf says the incident took place at around 12:34 am on Sunday at the corner of 3185 Harrison Blvd. Police have confirmed a weapon was used but there were no injuries reported. No suspect […]
3 years ago

Friends, family flock to Long Island to mourn Gabby Petito

HOLBROOK, N.Y. (AP) — Lines of mourners paid their respects Sunday for Gabby Petito, the 22-year-old whose death on a cross-country trip has sparked a manhunt for her boyfriend. Among those who congregated in Holbrook, about 35 miles (56 kilometers) east of New York City, were family members, friends, co-workers and people who were touched by Petito’s […]
3 years ago