Alex Cabrero

KSL

Alex Cabrero has been reporting for KSL since 2004. During his time in Salt Lake City, he has covered several high-profile Utah stories, including the Crandall Canyon mine collapse, the Trolley Square shootings, and the Susan Powell missing person case. He has also covered national and international stories for KSL with Utah connections, such as Hurricane Katrina from the Gulf Coast, the devastating California wildfires, and the earthquake disasters in both Haiti and Nepal. Alex has covered seven Olympics for KSL; 2008 Beijing, 2012 London, 2014 Sochi, 2016 Rio de Janeiro, 2018 PyeongChang, 2020 Tokyo, and 2022 Beijing. Alex is a 12-time Emmy Award winner, including a National Emmy for his reporting during a standoff in Tennessee. He also won an Emmy in 2016 for the best local TV news reporter in the Rocky Mountain Region. In all, Alex has won more than 50 awards from the Society of Professional Journalists and the Utah Broadcasters Association. Before coming to Utah, Alex covered the September 11th terrorist attacks, training for the first wave of soldiers from the 101st Airborne who would be sent to Afghanistan, and Country Music star Johnny Cash’s funeral. Prior to KSL, Alex reported for WTVF in Nashville, TN; WRCB in Chattanooga, TN; KPVI in Pocatello/Idaho Falls, Idaho; News 55 in Twin Falls, Idaho; and Cable 6 TV in Middletown, New York. Alex is from Rock Hill, New York. He graduated with an Associate’s Degree in Communications from Orange County (NY) Community College and earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcast Production from the State University of New York at New Paltz. Alex is an Eagle Scout, played college baseball, and was a volunteer firefighter/rescue SCUBA diver for the Rock Hill Fire Department He enjoys visiting National and State Parks, exploring the remote areas of Utah, and playing baseball for the Utah Rockies in the Utah Mens Adult Baseball League.

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Utah farmers donate 2,000 pounds of meat to Beaver families recovering from flooding

Utah farmers donate 2,000 pounds of meat to Beaver families recovering from flooding

Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted Aug. 4 - 6:34 p.m.

As flooding swept through Beaver, it left behind damaged homes and plenty of refrigerators and freezers full of spoiled food. Now, a group of Utah farmers is hoping to help.

Utah Youth Sports Giving Day to help nonprofits remove barriers to youth sports

Utah Youth Sports Giving Day to help nonprofits remove barriers to youth sports

Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted July 31 - 7:42 p.m.

A Utah nonprofit is using skateboarding to teach children resilience and mental health skills while joining a statewide fundraising effort to expand access to youth sports programs.

Utah family seeks answers after roadside memorial vanishes near St. George

Utah family seeks answers after roadside memorial vanishes near St. George

Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted July 30 - 9:57 p.m.

A St. George family is offering a $500 reward for the return of a roadside memorial honoring their son, who died in a crash.

Resource officers gather in Sandy to learn lessons from Columbine survivors

Resource officers gather in Sandy to learn lessons from Columbine survivors

Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted July 29 - 6:42 a.m.

As students prepare to return to classrooms across Utah, hundreds of school resource officers, educators and school administrators are spending three days preparing for the new school year.

Utah insurance commissioner urges Beaver fire, flood victims to document damage

Utah insurance commissioner urges Beaver fire, flood victims to document damage

Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted July 28 - 8:32 a.m.

As Beaver County residents begin recovering from the Cottonwood Fire and recent flooding, Utah Insurance Department Commissioner Jon Pike is encouraging homeowners to start the insurance claims process.

Summit County woodworking business prepares to reopen nearly a year after devastating fire

Summit County woodworking business prepares to reopen nearly a year after devastating fire

Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted July 23 - 6:16 a.m.

A Summit County woodworking business is preparing to reopen nearly a year after a devastating fire burnt it to the ground.

200 homes impacted by Beaver flooding; water order still in place, mayor says

200 homes impacted by Beaver flooding; water order still in place, mayor says

Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted July 20 - 2:05 p.m.

Approximately 200 homes were impacted by flooding after quick, heavy rain fell on the Cottonwood Fire burn scar, city officials said.

Rescue flight brings 90 cats, dogs from Texas to Utah

Rescue flight brings 90 cats, dogs from Texas to Utah

Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted July 17 - 10:30 p.m.

Dozens of dogs and cats arrived in Utah on Friday as part of a rescue effort designed to help animal shelters respond to the devastating flooding in central Texas.

Herriman family completes goal of visiting all 63 national parks

Herriman family completes goal of visiting all 63 national parks

Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted July 16 - 6:19 a.m.

A Herriman family has completed their goal of visiting all 63 U.S. national parks together.

With 2 years to go, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum prepares to make Olympic history

With 2 years to go, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum prepares to make Olympic history

Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted July 14 - 9:45 p.m.

More than a century after it opened, the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum is preparing to make history once again.

At Venice Beach skatepark, LA28's Olympic legacy begins long before the Games

At Venice Beach skatepark, LA28's Olympic legacy begins long before the Games

Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted July 14 - 6:15 p.m.

As Los Angeles counts down to hosting the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, organizers said one of their biggest goals isn't simply putting on a successful sporting event.

Eagle Point owner vows to rebuild after Cottonwood Fire devastates resort community

Eagle Point owner vows to rebuild after Cottonwood Fire devastates resort community

Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted July 10 - 9:00 p.m.

The Cottonwood Fire burned lodges, damaged chairlifts and scorched large sections of the Eagle Point Ski Resort at Beaver Mountain.

Great Salt Lake tour company still operating, despite low water levels

Great Salt Lake tour company still operating, despite low water levels

Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted July 7 - 10:30 p.m.

Low water levels have forced many boat owners to pull their boats out of the Great Salt Lake Marina.

Helper neighbors gather for America's Potluck to celebrate community

Helper neighbors gather for America's Potluck to celebrate community

Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted July 5 - 9:00 p.m.

Families, friends and visitors gathered at Helper City Park and along Main Street to take part in a nationwide event celebrating America's 250th anniversary.

Heber City celebrates America's 250th with parade, patriotism and a playful boo for King George III

Heber City celebrates America's 250th with parade, patriotism and a playful boo for King George III

Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted July 4 - 9:00 p.m.

Fourth of July parades happen every year, but this year's celebration in Heber City carried extra meaning.

After losing cabins in the Cottonwood Fire, neighbors say wildfire preparations were still worth it

After losing cabins in the Cottonwood Fire, neighbors say wildfire preparations were still worth it

Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted July 4 - 6:48 p.m.

Beaver County Fire Warden George Humphreys said the Cottonwood Fire caused devastating losses, but that's not evidence that wildfire mitigation work failed.

Piute County businesses say wildfire is hurting tourism for third straight summer

Piute County businesses say wildfire is hurting tourism for third straight summer

Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted July 3 - 10:51 a.m.

The Cottonwood Fire continues to burn on Beaver Mountain, but about 20 miles away in Marysvale, business owners say another struggle is unfolding.

Piute County community rallies around deputy after fire burns through his home

Piute County community rallies around deputy after fire burns through his home

Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted July 2 - 9:45 p.m.

For more than two decades, Piute County sheriff's deputy Mike Gayler has answered calls for help, including during the Cottonwood Fire. Now, the community is returning the favor.

Despite devastation, Cottonwood Fire leaves behind 'islands of hope' on Beaver Mountain

Despite devastation, Cottonwood Fire leaves behind 'islands of hope' on Beaver Mountain

Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted July 2 - 10:26 a.m.

The destruction from the Cottonwood Fire is overwhelming, but scattered among the burned forest are pockets of green, places where campgrounds, cabins and trees survived.

Families return to Cottonwood Fire devastation, see losses for the first time

Families return to Cottonwood Fire devastation, see losses for the first time

Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted June 30 - 10:53 p.m.

For the first time since the Cottonwood Fire started burning, property owners were allowed past the road closure Tuesday morning to see what remained of their homes and cabins.

Estimated 150 buildings destroyed in southern Utah wildfire, fire managers say

Estimated 150 buildings destroyed in southern Utah wildfire, fire managers say

Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted June 29 - 8:06 p.m.

An estimated 150 buildings have been destroyed in the Cottonwood Fire burning east of Beaver.

Longtime Fillmore mushroom farm closes after more than 50 years

Longtime Fillmore mushroom farm closes after more than 50 years

Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted June 26 - 6:02 p.m.

After more than 50 years in business, Mountain View Mushrooms, in Fillmore, is closing its operations.

Family mourns loss of Beaver Mountain cabin burned in Cottonwood Fire

Family mourns loss of Beaver Mountain cabin burned in Cottonwood Fire

Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted June 25 - 6:00 p.m.

For Evan Stapley, Beaver Mountain was more than a place to escape — it was where his family built memories. And now the Cottonwood Fire has taken that away.

'It's devastating': Cabin owner describes losses caused by Cottonwood Fire

'It's devastating': Cabin owner describes losses caused by Cottonwood Fire

Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted June 24 - 6:51 p.m.

A fast-moving fire in southern Utah has destroyed countless structures, leaving primary and secondary residents devastated.

How hundreds celebrated Juneteenth in downtown Salt Lake City

How hundreds celebrated Juneteenth in downtown Salt Lake City

Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted June 19 - 7:53 p.m.

Hundreds of people celebrated Juneteenth in downtown Salt Lake City on Friday