Paul Nelson

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

Salt Lake man accused of abusing a woman for weeks, holding her against her will

An alleged case of domestic violence that lasted for weeks lands a Salt Lake City man in jail for aggravated kidnapping and aggravated assault.
2 years ago

Lawmaker hopes to increase penalties for extreme speeders, street racers

The UHP has reported a dramatic rise in extreme speeders during the pandemic. They have issued thousands of tickets in these cases.
2 years ago

Despite COVID surge, analysts say Rose Bowl is still on schedule

Despite the cancelation of other bowl games, Saturday's Rose Bowl game between Utah and Ohio State is still on.
2 years ago

Family of missing Snow College student ask the public for help finding her

The family of a missing Snow College student is breaking their silence, pleading with the public to help find her. 
2 years ago

Are there enough beds at homeless shelters? Picture of freezing man has some people doubting

A picture of a homeless man nearly freezing to death is eliciting outrage and frustration on social media, and also leading to questions about shelter availability.
2 years ago

Utah Olympic organizers to visit Beijing despite call for boycott

Organizers in Utah say they won’t change their plans to observe the Olympic Games in China despite calls for a complete boycott.
2 years ago

Zoning change could have a major impact on proposed limestone quarry

A controversial proposed limestone quarry in Parley’s Canyon might not see the light of day, if a proposed ordinance change from the Salt Lake County Council goes through. County leaders are considering a change to their forestry zoning rules.
2 years ago

Jordan School District investigating racist Instagram account

The Jordan School District is trying to find the person who created an Instagram account using racial slurs to describe African-American students of Sunset Ridge Middle School. 
2 years ago

Salt Lake City calls COVID-19 financial assistance program a big success, some housing funds still available

Officials in Salt Lake City say their financial assistance program to help families with during the pandemic was a success. 
2 years ago

Utah Highway Patrol issuing far more tickets for dangerous speeds

The Utah Highway Patrol has issued more tickets for drivers going more than 100 miles per hour than before the pandemic started.
2 years ago

Group pushes for in-person voting, county clerks call it a bad idea

SALT LAKE CITY — One political group is promoting a new ballot initiative (in-person voting) that they believe would heighten ballot integrity by bringing the state’s election system to what it used to be.  However, the proposed law is getting intense pushback from county clerks.  The group Secure Vote Utah posted on its website that […]
2 years ago

Diplomatic boycott doesn’t change Salt Lake City’s bid for future winter games

Despite a diplomatic boycott of the upcoming Winter Olympics in Beijing, it doesn't change anything for committee trying to bring the Games back to Salt Lake City.
2 years ago

Davis School District explains how it’ll improve handling of racism investigations

Davis School District is describing how it will improve the handling of racism investigations.
2 years ago

Educators trying to bring resource officers back to SLC schools

Before the pandemic, ten Salt Lake City Police officers were assigned to protect students on the campuses of the school district.  Currently, there are only five patrolling the halls.
2 years ago

Racist Halloween costumes lead to emotional meeting on racism in Cache County

Some residents tell the Cache County School District that racism is far too common, while others say the response to the incidents was also inappropriate. 
2 years ago

Doctors find autism rates among Utah children higher than previously thought

New data authored by researchers at the University of Utah shows there are far more children on the autism spectrum than previously thought.  Researchers say improvements in testing and diagnosing autism could be one reason for the increase.
2 years ago

Staffing shortage at Utah State Hospital reaches ‘critical state’

Officials say that the staffing shortage at Utah State Hospital is most strongly felt in the area of direct care positions.
2 years ago

Popular southern Utah YouTuber charged with insurance fraud

Matt Wetzel, the YouTuber charged with insurance fraud, has over 800 thousand subscribers to his channel "Matt's Off-Road Recovery."
2 years ago

As omicron variant spreads, Utahns urged to get vaccine booster shots

With the spread of the omicron variant, Utahns are being urged to get a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot
2 years ago

FTC to investigate retailers and the supply chain crisis

Big box retailers are being told by the FTC to hand over what they know about the supply chain situation
2 years ago

Proposed limestone mine in Parleys Canyon getting tremendous pushback

Conservationists are concerned about an idea to build a limestone quarry in Parleys Canyon.
2 years ago

Analysts expect supply chain problems to boost sales at brick and mortar stores

Some economic analysts say that supply chain problems may make shopping in-person a better idea than shopping online, this year.
2 years ago

Researchers believe ‘omicron’ variant will be in Utah, sooner or later

The Omicron variant doesn't have officials saying we should cancel Christmas plans, but masks and social distancing are still recommended.
2 years ago

Experts say food waste spikes over Thanksgiving weekend

Food analysts are asking us to be more mindful of Thanksgiving food waste. They say Americans waste a lot more food than people may realize.
2 years ago