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3 die in fiery crash on Beck Street in Salt Lake City

3 die in fiery crash on Beck Street in Salt Lake City

Jordan Ormond, KSL.com  |  Posted July 30 - 9:51 a.m.

Three people died late Saturday in a fiery crash near 965 N. Beck Street in Salt Lake City, police say.
Photo gallery: Hollywood descends on Utah for Sundance 2023

Photo gallery: Hollywood descends on Utah for Sundance 2023

Jordan Ormond, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 27 - 10:22 a.m.

This year's Sundance Film Festival marks the first time in two years that the film industry is able to gather in person in Park City to celebrate the work of up-and-coming moviemakers. And that means KSL.com is back with our traditional stars of Sundance photo gallery.
Utah reports 7,789 new COVID-19 cases, 22 additional deaths over past week

Utah reports 7,789 new COVID-19 cases, 22 additional deaths over past week

Jordan Ormond, KSL.com  |  Posted July 14 - 6:07 p.m.

The Utah Department of Health and Human Services reported 7,789 new COVID-19 cases, as well as 22 additional deaths over the past week.
2 dead in crash on Redwood Road in Utah County

2 dead in crash on Redwood Road in Utah County

Jordan Ormond, KSL.com  |  Posted May 28 - 9:33 p.m.

Two people died Saturday when the Hyundai passenger car they were in crossed into oncoming traffic on Redwood Road in Utah County and got hit by a Jeep.
Woman dead after head-on crash on 9400 South in Sandy

Woman dead after head-on crash on 9400 South in Sandy

Jordan Ormond, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 22 - 9:54 p.m.

A 28-year-old woman died following a head-on collision in Sandy on Sunday that forced the closure of eastbound traffic on 9400 South for hours.
Peaceful protests take dangerous turn in Salt Lake City

Peaceful protests take dangerous turn in Salt Lake City

Jordan Ormond, KSL.com  |  Posted May 31 - 12:09 a.m.

Protests calling for justice in the death of George Floyd, a black man from Minnesota, started out peaceably in Salt Lake City on Saturday morning but escalated.
Child found safe after Sunday morning Amber Alert; mother booked into jail

Child found safe after Sunday morning Amber Alert; mother booked into jail

Jordan Ormond, KSL.com  |  Posted April 19 - 7:37 p.m.

The Utah Division of Emergency Management canceled an Amber Alert issued Sunday morning when an abducted 4-year-old girl was found unharmed.
'I remain optimistic': President Nelson shares message of hope amid fears of coronavirus

'I remain optimistic': President Nelson shares message of hope amid fears of coronavirus

Jordan Ormond, KSL.com  |  Posted March 15 - 9:55 a.m.

This too shall pass. That’s what President Russell M. Nelson wants members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to remember amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Make Your Week: Helping humans and felines in need

Make Your Week: Helping humans and felines in need

Jordan Ormond, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 5 - 6:35 p.m.

In this edition of our "Make Your Week" column, we highlight firefighters, police officers and one concerned citizen who went above and beyond to help their fellow humans (and felines) in need.
Make Your Week: This one goes out to a sandwich artist and a gymnastics teacher

Make Your Week: This one goes out to a sandwich artist and a gymnastics teacher

Jordan Ormond, KSL.com  |  Posted July 15 - 4:42 p.m.

We all know how good it feels when a business owner or employee goes out of their way to make you, the customer, feel special.
Wildfire updates: Utah firefighters make quick work of dozens of fires

Wildfire updates: Utah firefighters make quick work of dozens of fires

Jordan Ormond, KSL.com  |  Posted July 4 - 10:51 p.m.

Dozens of wildfires have been sparked in the past four days, but Utah fire officials say they're nearly all contained.
Make Your Week: Thank-you notes to a bighearted tow truck driver and some kind students

Make Your Week: Thank-you notes to a bighearted tow truck driver and some kind students

Jordan Ormond, KSL.com  |  Posted July 1 - 6:30 p.m.

Here's a heartfelt thank-you to a tow truck driver from Cache County who stopped to help change a flat tire, free of charge, and another thank you for a group of students who go out of their way every day to help new classmates feel welcome.
Make Your Week: All in a day's work — for a law enforcement officer

Make Your Week: All in a day's work — for a law enforcement officer

Jordan Ormond, KSL.com  |  Posted June 24 - 4:37 p.m.

No doubt, being a law enforcement officer is a tough job. But it also includes some rewarding moments that are sweet as can be.
Make Your Week: Strangers' kindness meant the world to 2 airline passengers

Make Your Week: Strangers' kindness meant the world to 2 airline passengers

Jordan Ormond, KSL.com  |  Posted June 17 - 6:35 p.m.

In this edition of "Make Your Week," two people share their stories about receiving unexpected kindness from strangers at the airport. The writers both describe these encounters as moments they will never forget.
Make Your Week: In search of an 'elevator angel'

Make Your Week: In search of an 'elevator angel'

Jordan Ormond, KSL.com  |  Posted June 4 - 4:08 p.m.

Sometimes the smallest act of kindness can mean the world to a person needing to feel loved. Such was the case for Nina L., who shares her story in hopes of finding her "elevator angel" and letting the woman know how truly grateful she is to her.
Vehicle that may be linked with Idaho Amber Alert found in Arizona

Vehicle that may be linked with Idaho Amber Alert found in Arizona

Jordan Ormond, KSL.com  |  Posted May 20 - 6:29 p.m.

Authorities in Arizona have located a vehicle believed to be involved in an Amber Alert issued out of Idaho Monday afternoon.
1 man dead, 1 arrested in connection with shooting in Ogden

1 man dead, 1 arrested in connection with shooting in Ogden

Jordan Ormond, KSL.com  |  Posted May 19 - 11:29 a.m.

Police are investigating a homicide that happened shortly after midnight Sunday on the 500 block of 31st Street in Ogden.
Woman killed when vehicle collides with horse

Woman killed when vehicle collides with horse

Jordan Ormond, KSL.com  |  Posted May 19 - 9:00 a.m.

A woman died late Saturday night after the vehicle she was riding in hit a horse on state Route 198 near Payson.
Salt Lake Tribune looks to become a nonprofit organization

Salt Lake Tribune looks to become a nonprofit organization

Jordan Ormond, KSL.com  |  Posted May 7 - 10:11 p.m.

Salt Lake Tribune owner Paul Huntsman confirmed Tuesday his lawyers are working with the IRS to change the privately owned newspaper into a company funded by donations.
ICYMI: 10 stories from the weekend

ICYMI: 10 stories from the weekend

Jordan Ormond, KSL.com  |  Posted April 1 - 7:21 a.m.

Here are 10 stories you may have missed this weekend. As always, click on the headline to read the full story.
Motorcyclist dies in crash near Utah-Arizona state line

Motorcyclist dies in crash near Utah-Arizona state line

Jordan Ormond, KSL.com  |  Posted March 31 - 7:14 p.m.

A motorcyclist died Sunday afternoon in a crash that shutdown I-15 near the Utah-Arizona state line for a time, emergency officials said.
Man shot, injured following standoff with deputies in Sanpete County

Man shot, injured following standoff with deputies in Sanpete County

Jordan Ormond, KSL.com  |  Posted March 19 - 6:57 a.m.

A man was shot early Tuesday morning following a standoff with sheriff's deputies in Sanpete County.
Make Your Week: A special delivery and surprise thank-you

Make Your Week: A special delivery and surprise thank-you

Jordan Ormond, KSL.com  |  Posted March 18 - 4:09 p.m.

These Utahns went out of their way to help brighten someone else's day: one with a very special delivery, and the other with a surprise thank-you.
ICYMI: 10 stories from the weekend

ICYMI: 10 stories from the weekend

Jordan Ormond, KSL.com  |  Posted March 18 - 7:34 a.m.

Here are 10 stories you may have missed this weekend. As always, click on the headline to read the full story.
2 arrested in connection with West Jordan, Sandy armed robberies

2 arrested in connection with West Jordan, Sandy armed robberies

Jordan Ormond, KSL.com  |  Posted March 17 - 3:38 p.m.

Police took a man and woman into custody Sunday morning following reports of armed robberies in West Jordan and Sandy. After initially saying the couple wasn't involved in the robberies, police now believe they were.