Paul Nelson

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

No blasting at abandoned Raging Waters park after pushback from nearby residents

No blasting will be used in the demolition project of the Raging Waters/Seven Peaks theme, Salt Lake City officials announced
2 years ago

Lawmakers propose all-day kindergarten bill, UEA fully supports it

If a bill passes this year, all-day kindergarten will become a more realistic option for parents.
2 years ago

Homeless camp cleared in Salt Lake, camp residents believe they should have been left alone

A homeless camp cleared in Salt Lake City has residents saying they should have been left alone.
2 years ago

Public records bill would impact reporting on government probes

A bill before the Utah Legislature would make it harder for reporters -- and the public -- to access some records from internal government investigations. 
2 years ago

Utah company ordered to pay back millions after alleged real estate scam

A Utah business, involved in an alleged real estate scam, has been ordered to pay back millions.
2 years ago

Labor shortage still hurting homeless shelters, advocates say they can’t just hire the people who stay there

Homeless shelters are hurting from labor shortage, advocates say hiring people who stay there isn't as easy a solution as it sounds.
2 years ago

Elderly woman charged with negligent homicide after accidentally hitting cyclist three times

Negligent homicide charges have been filed against a Roy woman after she hit a bicyclist three times.
2 years ago

Police name six people believed to be connected to a 2019 murder in Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City police believe all six played some role in the 2019 murder of Blaire Leavitt -- and that one of them pulled the trigger.
2 years ago

Move to repeal Utah’s death penalty fails on Capitol Hill

Utah's death penalty will not be repealed this year.
2 years ago

Hate symbols and racial slurs found in Park City High School, educators investigating

Park City educators are trying to find who is responsible for drawing hate symbols and racial slurs inside classrooms.
2 years ago

Salt Lake County DA says potentially deadly force justified against man who fired at officers during a breakdown

Was the use of deadly force justified in a officer-involved shooting last month? Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill ruled Friday that it was.
2 years ago

Hydrologists ‘alarmed’ at current Utah water levels and drought outlook

Hydrologists say it's time to be alarmed at Utah water levels.
2 years ago

Bill that addresses ‘non-approved’ teaching materials in classrooms raises questions

Another bill being discussed this legislative session could interfere with the lessons and teaching materials of educators.
2 years ago

Senate committee approves resolution limiting media access during legislative session

A senate resolution that would limit media access during official senate business passed out of a legislative committee on Wednesday.
2 years ago

Large amount of stolen goods found as police break massive burglary ring

The Unified Police Department discovered a massive burglary ring.
2 years ago

Layton man accused of leading drug ring involving kids

An attack on a teenage boy in Layton led authorities to the discovery of a drug ring involving kids.
2 years ago

Lawmakers say new school choice bill is not a ‘voucher bill,’ but UEA still doesn’t support it

Lawmakers say new education choice is a bill not a school voucher bill.
2 years ago

Researchers say COVID-19 leads to worsening pregnancy complications

New research from the University of Utah shows COVID-19 can cause bigger pregnancy complications.
2 years ago

Proposed bill would prohibit police from lying to children during interviews

A proposed bill on Capitol Hill would prohibit police from lying to children to get information.
2 years ago

Falling enrollment may force SLCSD to consider closing schools

Falling enrollment in Salt Lake City School District may force educators to do something they would rather not do.
2 years ago

Another battle over school vouchers? One lawmaker plans to propose voucher bill he calls ‘different’ than other attempts

One Utah lawmaker says he intends to bring the school vouchers discussion to Capitol Hill.
2 years ago

UEA President criticizes proposed bill, lawmakers are making ‘continued attacks’ on public education

The state's teachers union is calling out lawmakers for what they're saying is continued attacks on public education.
2 years ago

Utah County prosecutors ask for help over deadly officer-involved accident, Summit County to decide if charges are warranted

Utah County prosecutors are asking for assistance in a deadly officer-involved accident in March 2021.
2 years ago

BYU professor files countersuit against Utah Lake developer

The attorney for a plant and wildlife sciences professor says Lake Restoration Solutions is trying to use the courts to silence critics of the Utah Lake project.
2 years ago