Ashley Stilson
Weekend snowstorm clears out bad air in Utah
Ashley Stilson, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 16 - 7:36 p.m.
The weekend snowstorm is clearing out the unhealthy air quality that has permeated the Wasatch Valley throughout the past week.
Man killed, toddler injured in T-bone crash in Logan
Ashley Stilson, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 16 - 6:01 p.m.
A man died at the hospital after a car crash one block away from Logan Regional Hospital.
Huntsman family gets annual Road Home fund drive started with $1.2 million donation
Ashley Stilson, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 16 - 8:18 a.m.
With a swipe of a pen, billionaire businessman Jon Huntsman Sr. pledged $1.2 million Tuesday to the Road Home as part of the downtown homeless shelter's annual holiday fundraiser.
Salt Lake students surprised with free backpacks, school supplies
Ashley Stilson, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 15 - 4:13 p.m.
A local lending company surprised more than 840 students at Jackson and Rose Park elementary schools with new school supplies and backpacks.
UHP hopes holiday DUI patrols prevent more tragedies
Ashley Stilson, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 14 - 6:28 p.m.
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over law enforcement campaign started on Thursday, increasing DUI patrols across the state and preventing tragedies during the holidays.
Holiday gift drive gives 1,500 kids Christmas presents
Ashley Stilson, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 9 - 7:26 p.m.
The Gift of the Drummer program has been collecting toys and clothing donations since October, and on Friday, nearly two dozen students from the University of Utah came to help wrap thousands of donated gifts.
Snowball Express brings bit of Christmas cheer to Utah Gold Star families
Ashley Stilson, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 9 - 6:35 p.m.
Every Christmas season, American Airlines honors Gold Star spouses and children across the country with a charter flight to the Dallas-Fort Worth area for an all-expense-paid holiday trip.
New hospital room supports parents with kids in intensive care units
Ashley Stilson, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 9 - 7:41 a.m.
Primary Children's Hospital has opened a new Family Room, a place for parents to recuperate while staying close to their kids in the intensive care units.
'Dreamers' demonstrate in downtown Salt Lake; Rep. Mia Love calls for DACA solution
Ashley Stilson, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 5 - 7:46 p.m.
Several demonstrators gathered downtown Tuesday afternoon to urge Congress to protect young immigrant "Dreamers." Earlier in the day, Rep. Mia Love urged House Speaker Paul Ryan to focus on a legislative solution for those in the DACA program.
When do Utah drivers need chains on their tires?
Ashley Stilson, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 2 - 7:25 p.m.
Utah's chain law is in effect whenever lights are flashing on the canyon highway signs, according to the Utah Department of Transportation. But once the roads are clear, UDOT lifts the restrictions.
125 sworn in as new U.S. citizens
Ashley Stilson, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 2 - 5:24 p.m.
More than 120 applicants were sworn in as new U.S. citizens during a naturalization ceremony at the state Captiol building on Tuesday.
New equipment allows preschoolers to build their own playground
Ashley Stilson, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 2 - 9:36 a.m.
The playground equipment at the Utah Community Action is not a typical brick-and-mortar structure.
Poll: Romney would win U.S. Senate seat by big margin; Hatch would beat Wilson, too
Ashley Stilson, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 30 - 8:03 p.m.
Utah voters would elect Republicans Mitt Romney or Sen. Orrin Hatch over Democrat Jenny Wilson in next year's U.S. Senate race if the election were held today, a new poll shows.
3 in stable condition after head-on crash with student driver
Ashley Stilson, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 25 - 8:26 p.m.
A head-on collision with a student driver sent three people to an area hospital Saturday evening, police said.
Salt Lake County Jail locked down following car crash, power outage
Ashley Stilson, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 25 - 7:14 p.m.
The Salt Lake County Jail was briefly in lockdown after a car crash caused a power outage Saturday afternoon.
Thanksgiving ties heat record for Salt Lake, breaks records in other cities
Ashley Stilson, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 23 - 10:54 p.m.
An unusually warm holiday week continues as Thursday's temperatures tied the heat record for Thanksgiving in Salt Lake City.
Early shoppers visit Toys R Us before Black Friday hits
Ashley Stilson, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 23 - 10:23 p.m.
Nearly 69 percent of Americans planned to shop during Thanksgiving weekend, according to an annual survey from the National Retail Federation. Utahns are no exception.
What to know before heading away from home this Thanksgiving
Ashley Stilson, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 22 - 7:25 a.m.
As nearly 51 million Americans plan to leave home on Thanksgiving weekend, AAA reminds travelers to prepare for heavy traffic and long delays during the holiday.
Utah business, community leaders sign declaration to address climate change
Ashley Stilson, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 19 - 4:06 p.m.
Utah's climate is warming two times the rate of global temperatures, and local leaders signed a declaration to take action.
Disney On Ice pros skate with Utah foster kids
Ashley Stilson, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 19 - 1:43 p.m.
The day before the big show, Disney On Ice professional skaters taught a quick lesson to kids with the Utah Foster Care Foundation.
Power restored in northern Utah, parts of Idaho, Wyoming
Ashley Stilson, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 18 - 10:59 p.m.
As of Sunday morning, power has been restored for people who experienced a power outage on Saturday night, according to Rocky Mountain Power.
Layton military family honored with free groceries for a year
Ashley Stilson, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 18 - 11:18 a.m.
For Nicholas and Stephanie Mannino, the gift of a year's worth of groceries went beyond the financial need.
Students smash pumpkins in the name of physics
Ashley Stilson, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 11 - 10:30 p.m.
Many Utah high schools drop eggs from rooftops as a hands-on physics demonstration. But what dropping pumpkins?
Shorter New Year's celebration coming to downtown Salt Lake
Ashley Stilson, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 10 - 5:18 p.m.
Say goodbye to the EVE Winterfest in Salt Lake City and meet the latest New Year's party coming to The Gateway.
