Paul Nelson

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Paul Nelson is a reporter and anchor at KSL NewsRadio. Contact him at pnelson@ksl.com.

Draper Police warn parents about dangerous TikTok trend using toy guns

A TikTok trend known as the "Orbeez Challenge" is becoming more dangerous for those pulling the prank rather than the victims.
2 years ago

Groups suing over Utah congressional boundaries, call it gerrymandering

The fight over Utah’s congressional boundaries is heading into the next round. At least two different groups have signed on to the suit.
2 years ago

Utah lawmakers moved by calls from Ukrainian president for more help, but still hesitant about enforcing a no-fly zone

Utah lawmakers are moved by calls from Ukrainian president for more support.
2 years ago

Calls for ‘gas tax holiday’ grow, but some analysts think it’s a bad idea

Due to the rise in gas prices, many people around the country are asking for 'gas tax holiday.'
2 years ago

Sandy firefighter captain ‘no longer employed’ after reportedly sharing child porn

A Sandy City firefighter captain is no longer an employee of the department. He's currently being investigated for having child porn.
2 years ago

Utah doctor rushes to Poland to help Ukrainian refugees

Without a plan in place, one Utah doctor rushed to Poland to assist Ukrainian refugees.
2 years ago

Family of young girl killed in I-15 pileup plead for people to drive safer in the snow

A I-15 pileup in Ogden on Wednesday morning claimed the life of a 3-year-old.
2 years ago

Despite recent storms, Utah’s drought is very far from being over

SALT LAKE CITY — Don’t be fooled by the recent storms.  Weather watchers say the storms did not make a significant dent in Utah’s drought, and in some ways, our drought problem is worse than a year ago. Officials at ski resorts say they are grateful for the latest storms that dropped over a foot […]
2 years ago

Expert says people will pay even more for groceries due to high gas prices

Retail analysts are predicting the cost of groceries will go up because of high gas prices.
2 years ago

Leaders in Davis County tell residents to prepare for another Utah drought

Another potential Utah drought has Davis County leaders telling residents to plan ahead and reduce the watering of their lawns.
2 years ago

Oil industry insiders say Biden will have to make big changes to bring Utah gas prices down

In order to keep Utah gas prices down, oil industry experts say there are things President Biden can do, but it would require a policy change.
2 years ago

Former refugee in Utah helping fellow Marine assist Ukrainian refugees

KAYSVILLE – A Marine from Kaysville is setting off on a rescue mission, as he tries to help a fellow veteran help Ukranian refugees escape the country. For this particular conflict, Quan Nguyen says it wouldn’t be enough for him just to make political statements and raise funds. He has a friend, a fellow Marine, […]
2 years ago

Emotional, grisly testimony during the first day of Jerrod Baum murder trial, ex-girlfriend testifies against him

PROVO, Utah — The first day of the Jerrod Baum murder trial wrapped up with grisly testimony from his ex-girlfriend and key witness in the case.  She paints Baum as a very dangerous man, but his defense attorneys say her statements can’t be trusted. Prosecutors are charging Baum with first degree murder for the deaths […]
2 years ago

Educators happy with 2022 legislative session despite hating how it started

Despite how the legislative session started, Educators are happy with the session.
2 years ago

As the 2022 legislative session finishes, lawmakers say they still need to work on affordable housing and tax reform

The last day of the legislative session has been productive and running smoothly, according to lawmakers.
2 years ago

Time quickly running out for contentious ‘vaccine passport’ bill

Time is running out on the vaccine passport bill as legislature enters final day.
2 years ago

Spiking construction costs cause $55 million shortfall for Tooele County School District

Soaring construction costs have created a $55 million shortfall for the Tooele County School District. The district had set aside money for two new schools.
2 years ago

Pandemic-delayed cancer screenings mean increased rates of colon cancer

Doctors are seeing a rise in the number of patients with colon cancer. And they say it's because of delayed cancer screenings during the pandemic.
2 years ago

American Fork police being sued by man claiming he was beaten by officers while obeying orders

The American Fork Police Department is being taken to a court by a man, who says he was beaten by officers.
2 years ago

Hundreds of Utahns show support to Ukraine on Capitol steps during ‘Stand With Ukraine’ rally

Utahns by the hundreds came to the Capitol steps Monday evening to show their support for the people of Ukraine.  State leaders say they needed to send a message rebuking the Russian invasion, and they’re looking into other ways they can make an impact on the global superpower.
2 years ago

CDC’s new recommendations on masks and COVID-19 metrics paint very different picture of viral spread in Utah

The CDC is changing its recommendations on masks across most of the country.
2 years ago

Russian and Jewish communities in Utah show support for Ukraine, condemn Russian invasion

Russian and Jewish communities in Utah have come out in support of Ukraine.
2 years ago

Utahns wait for update from loved ones trapped after Russian invasion

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has caused panic for Utahns with family living there. They say communications are getting more difficult, and each one could be their last.
2 years ago

VA Secretary says Salt Lake City working to ease veteran homelessness

Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough says Salt Lake City homeless vets need help.
2 years ago