These were the 10 most-read KSL.com articles of 2023

Wesley Seybold tries to reclaim his driveway by shoveling and snowblowing in Brighton on March 13. Snow or impacts from a record snowpack led to three of the top 10 most-read KSL.com stories in 2023.

Wesley Seybold tries to reclaim his driveway by shoveling and snowblowing in Brighton on March 13. Snow or impacts from a record snowpack led to three of the top 10 most-read KSL.com stories in 2023. (Kristin Murphy, Deseret News)


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SALT LAKE CITY — 2023 may go down as a year of sport in Utah.

Salt Lake City hosted the NBA All-Star Game before it entered the race for a Major League Baseball expansion team, generated National Hockey League rumors and ended the year as the "preferred host" for the 2034 Winter Olympics, just to name a few major happenings. The Pac-12 Conference also collapsed in the middle of all of this, meaning that the University of Utah will join BYU in the Big 12 beginning next year.

However, other subjects also occupied interest throughout the state.

Snow and the impacts of a record-breaking statewide snowpack, for example, led to four of KSL.com's 12 most-read stories this year. It makes sense because the precipitation led to wide-ranging impacts such as improved water supply and a record ski season, but also more flooding and landslides.

There were also a handful of tragedies that generated both interest and reformation. These include changes to how police handle domestic violence calls and possible forthcoming changes to laws to combat road rage incidents.

These were this year's most-read KSL.com articles.

Southern Utah man kills wife, 5 children and mother-in-law before shooting himself

Photos are on display as residents of the town of Enoch, in Iron County, come together in honor of Gail Earl and the Haight Family at a vigil at the sports complex in Enoch on Jan. 13.
Photos are on display as residents of the town of Enoch, in Iron County, come together in honor of Gail Earl and the Haight Family at a vigil at the sports complex in Enoch on Jan. 13. (Photo: Scott G Winterton, Deseret News)

Date published: Jan. 5 (Original story on Jan. 4)

Page views: 813,593

Snow totals top 2 feet in valleys after massive snowstorm

Cathy Morgan-Mace cleans off her family’s car in Salt Lake City during a winter storm on Feb. 22.
Cathy Morgan-Mace cleans off her family’s car in Salt Lake City during a winter storm on Feb. 22. (Photo: Kristin Murphy, Deseret News)

Date published: Feb. 21 (Updated through Feb. 23)

Page views: 460,443

2 homes slide in Draper, nearby trails closed

A Utah geologist looks from KSL-TV's Chopper 5 at the Draper landslide on April 22 that destroyed two homes and caused nearby residents to evacuate.
A Utah geologist looks from KSL-TV's Chopper 5 at the Draper landslide on April 22 that destroyed two homes and caused nearby residents to evacuate. (Photo: Jeffrey Dahdah, KSL-TV)

Date published: April 22

Page views: 311,136

Police identify 2 killed after road rage incident led to head-on crash in Eagle Mountain

Two people died after the vehicle they were riding in was struck head-on by another vehicle on June 4. The vehicle that struck them was involved in a "road rage incident of some kind," Utah County Sheriff's Office deputies said.
Two people died after the vehicle they were riding in was struck head-on by another vehicle on June 4. The vehicle that struck them was involved in a "road rage incident of some kind," Utah County Sheriff's Office deputies said. (Photo: Utah County Sheriff's Office)

Date published: June 4 (Updated on June 5)

Page views: 289,740

Utah father took guns from home before killing 7, leaving family 'vulnerable,' relative says

Tausha Haight and her five children. The six and Haight's mother were shot and killed in their Enoch, Iron County, home.
Tausha Haight and her five children. The six and Haight's mother were shot and killed in their Enoch, Iron County, home. (Photo: Family photo)

Date published: Jan. 6

Page views: 270,559

Lori Vallow Daybell found guilty of killing her children, conspiring to kill new husband's wife

Lori Vallow Daybell is pictured at her sentencing in St. Anthony, Idaho on July 31. In May, Vallow Daybell was found guilty on six counts that included murder, conspiracy and grand theft related to the deaths 16-year-old Tylee Ryan and 7-year-old JJ Vallow, and Tammy Daybell, the spouse of Chad Daybell.
Lori Vallow Daybell is pictured at her sentencing in St. Anthony, Idaho on July 31. In May, Vallow Daybell was found guilty on six counts that included murder, conspiracy and grand theft related to the deaths 16-year-old Tylee Ryan and 7-year-old JJ Vallow, and Tammy Daybell, the spouse of Chad Daybell. (Photo: East Idaho News)

Date published: May 12

Page views: 269,996

Active shooter threat hoax came to Utah schools from outside the US, police say

Police and emergency workers respond to Ogden High School on March 29, after receiving reports of an active shooter. The reports turned out to be part of a nationwide hoax, police said.
Police and emergency workers respond to Ogden High School on March 29, after receiving reports of an active shooter. The reports turned out to be part of a nationwide hoax, police said. (Photo: Mike Anderson, KSL-TV)

Date published: May 12

Page views: 262,154

New online superstore surpasses Amazon and Walmart to become most downloaded app in US

These were the 10 most-read KSL.com articles of 2023
Photo: Edyta Pawlowska, Shutterstock

Date published: Feb. 24

Page views: 262,154

Family identifies 16-year-old who died after decorative post fell on her in West Bountiful

A photo of Madolin Morley, 16, who died after what police said was a "very, very tragic accident" in West Bountiful in May.
A photo of Madolin Morley, 16, who died after what police said was a "very, very tragic accident" in West Bountiful in May. (Photo: Family photo)

Date published: May 23

Page views: 232,792

Water worries: Utah cities react to flooding; 20 Kaysville homes evacuated after road damage

A street damaged by flooding in Kaysville is pictured on April 12.
A street damaged by flooding in Kaysville is pictured on April 12. (Photo: Adam Small, KSL NewsRadio)

Date published: April 12

Page views: 214,451

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Carter Williams is a reporter for KSL.com. He covers Salt Lake City, statewide transportation issues, outdoors, the environment and weather. He is a graduate of Southern Utah University.
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