Ryan Meeks, Author at KSLNewsRadio

Avalanche report reveals details about avalanche in Millcreek Canyon

A final report on last weekend's deadly avalanche in Millcreek Canyon and describes what happened before the slide

3 years ago

California revises indoor church guidelines after ruling

California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office on Saturday issued revised guidelines for indoor church services after the Supreme Court lifted the state's ban.

3 years ago

Sistine Chapel key-keeper opens up after lockdown

VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Sistine Chapel reopened to public view last week for the first time since its November coronavirus closure, but for Gianni Crea, the doors to Michelangelo’s magnificent frescoes were never really closed. Crea is the “clavigero” of the Vatican Museums, the chief key-keeper whose job begins each morning at 5 a.m., […]

3 years ago

Next stop Mars: 3 spacecraft arriving in quick succession

After hurtling hundreds of millions of miles through space since last summer, three robotic explorers are ready to hit the brakes at Mars.

3 years ago

AstraZeneca vaccine being tweaked to fight S. Africa variant

Developers of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine expect to have a modified jab to cope with the South Africa coronavirus variant by autumn, the vaccine's lead researcher said Sunday.

3 years ago

Investigators struggle to build murder case in death of US Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick

Investigators are struggling to build a federal murder case regarding fallen US Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick, vexed by a lack of evidence

3 years ago

Aggravated robbery suspect dead after officer-involved shooting in Ogden

OGDEN UT — The suspect of an aggravated robbery was shot by police after reportedly pointing a weapon at the officers. Around 7:11 p.m. on February 5th, police received a report of an aggravated robbery, sexual assault and vehicle theft. It was reported that the suspect displayed a handgun during the assault and fled in […]

3 years ago

Strong winds created brown snow that fell in northern Utah

Many Utahns have reported seeing brown snow falling on Friday in the Salt Lake and Tooele valleys saying the snow looked dirty

3 years ago

GOP lawmakers urge Biden to meet with them on virus relief

Ten Republican senators on Sunday proposed spending about one-third of what President Joe Biden is seeking in coronavirus aid and urged him to negotiate rather than try to ram through his $1.9 trillion package solely on Democratic votes.

3 years ago

Major storm heads to Northeast after blanketing Midwest

After days of frigid temperatures, the Northeast braced for a whopper of a storm that could dump well over a foot of snow in many areas

3 years ago

Thousands flee Hong Kong for UK, fearing China crackdown

Thousands of Hong Kongers have already made the sometimes painful decision to leave behind their hometown and move to Britain

3 years ago

Russia arrests 3,800 during wide protests backing Navalny

tens of thousands took to the streets Sunday across Russia to demand the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny

3 years ago

Venezuela hired Democratic Party donor for $6 million

Newly filed lobbying records show Venezuela's socialist government previously hired a longtime Democratic Party donor for $6 million at the same time it was lobbying to discourage the U.S. from imposing sanctions on the oil-rich nation.

3 years ago

Russia warns Navalny supporters not to attend Sunday protests

Russian police have issued a strong warning against participating in protests planned for Sunday to call for the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny, the Kremlin's most prominent foe.

3 years ago

Biden, Democrats hit gas on push for $15 minimum wage

The Democratic push to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour has emerged as an early flashpoint in the fight for a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package

3 years ago

Senators Lee and Grassley reintroduce amendment to balance the budget

The Lee/Grassley amendment would place limitations on the federal government's ability to raise taxes and increase the debt ceiling among other actions.

3 years ago

Gail Halvorsen, aka the ‘Candy Bomber,’ has recovered from COVID-19

Gail Halvorsen, the man known as the 'Candy Bomber' has fully recovered from COVID-19 and is back in his assisted living facility.

3 years ago

Rioting youths in Dutch village torch virus testing center

Rioting youths protesting on the first night of a Dutch curfew torched a coronavirus testing facility and threw fireworks at police in a Dutch fishing village.

3 years ago

Israeli police, ultra-Orthodox protesters clash over schools

Ultra-Orthodox demonstrators clashed with Israeli police in two major cities on Sunday, as authorities faced new difficulties in enforcing coronavirus restrictions in the country's religious communities.

3 years ago

Protests erupt across Russia demanding Navalny’s release

Protests erupted in cities across Russia on Saturday to demand the release of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, the Kremlin's most prominent foe.

3 years ago

Michigan Mega Millions ticket wins $1 billion jackpot

One winning ticket was sold for the $1 billion Mega Millions jackpot to someone who bought it in Michigan

3 years ago

Weekend snowfall causes hazardous driving conditions

UDOT reports many driving delays as this weekend's snowfall is causing hazardous driving conditions on roads across Utah.

3 years ago

Larry King, legendary talk show host, dies at 87

Larry King, the longtime CNN host who became an icon through his interviews with countless newsmakers and his sartorial sensibilities, has died. He was 87.

3 years ago

Grammy-winning producer and convicted murderer Phil Spector dies

Music producer and convicted murderer Phil Spector died of natural causes on Saturday at the age of 80, according to a statement released by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.