Debbie Worthen

Debbie Worthen

Utah couple reeling after thieves steal U‑Haul during cross‑country move

Utah couple reeling after thieves steal U‑Haul during cross‑country move

Debbie Worthen, KSL  |  Posted March 20 - 6:37 p.m.

A Utah couple is trying to rebuild after thieves stole nearly everything they owned during a cross‑country move.
Family identifies critically injured 12-year-old hit on scooter in West Jordan

Family identifies critically injured 12-year-old hit on scooter in West Jordan

Debbie Worthen, KSL  |  Posted March 20 - 5:06 p.m.

A 12-year-old boy was hospitalized with critical injuries after being hit by vehicle while on a scooter in West Jordan Wednesday.
Warm weather has Utah gardeners planting early, with a watchful eye on frost

Warm weather has Utah gardeners planting early, with a watchful eye on frost

Debbie Worthen, KSL  |  Posted March 19 - 10:33 p.m.

With sunshine breaking through and temperatures climbing, Utah gardeners are itching to get their hands back in the soil — just so long as frost doesn't get in the way.
Ogden family mourns loss of 3-year-old after sudden illness

Ogden family mourns loss of 3-year-old after sudden illness

Debbie Worthen, KSL  |  Posted March 18 - 7:40 a.m.

After a monthlong fight against pneumonia and the flu, a 3‑year‑old Ogden boy has died.
Spider‑Man surprises Eagle Mountain boy battling rare cancer

Spider‑Man surprises Eagle Mountain boy battling rare cancer

Debbie Worthen, KSL  |  Posted March 13 - 10:33 p.m.

A 3‑year‑old boy fighting a rare and aggressive form of cancer got the surprise of a lifetime when his favorite superhero showed up at his door — in full costume, ready to sling webs and spark smiles.
Inmates create first‑of‑its‑kind documentary inside Utah State Prison

Inmates create first‑of‑its‑kind documentary inside Utah State Prison

Debbie Worthen, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 31 - 7:15 a.m.

A groundbreaking documentary — conceived, filmed and produced entirely by inmates at the Utah State Prison — is giving the public an unprecedented look at life behind bars.
Families still waiting for justice 3½ years after deadly South Jordan crash

Families still waiting for justice 3½ years after deadly South Jordan crash

Debbie Worthen, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 25 - 12:03 p.m.

The families of Brayden Long and Anthony Sandoval are hoping a trial date will finally be set for the woman accused of hitting and killing their sons three and a half years ago.
Community rallies around beloved Sandy teacher after house fire

Community rallies around beloved Sandy teacher after house fire

Debbie Worthen, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 24 - 4:20 p.m.

Karen Fitch is facing one of the most difficult moments of her life after she lost her home in a fire, and yet she has found herself surrounded by the very love she gave to others.
Vigil in Logan joins nationwide outcry after Minneapolis shooting

Vigil in Logan joins nationwide outcry after Minneapolis shooting

Debbie Worthen, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 10 - 12:56 p.m.

One small but determined group gathered Friday evening in Logan to honor the life of Renee Good, the woman shot and killed during an encounter with ICE agents in Minneapolis earlier this week.
Utah farmers may miss out on federal aid amid economic struggles

Utah farmers may miss out on federal aid amid economic struggles

Debbie Worthen, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 5:02 p.m.

President Donald Trump announced a $12 billion aid package aimed at helping the nation's struggling farmers. But Utah farmers may not see much of that relief — at a time when costs are high, and profits are low.
Yuletide at the Village brings holiday cheer and hope to Salt Lake City

Yuletide at the Village brings holiday cheer and hope to Salt Lake City

Debbie Worthen, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 10:04 a.m.

The Yuletide at the Village offers holiday shopping, food trucks, live entertainment, and a Giving Tree — all while raising funds.
Penny shortage threatens completion of Provo business's unique floor project

Penny shortage threatens completion of Provo business's unique floor project

Debbie Worthen, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 12 - 8:43 a.m.

As the U.S. Mint winds down production of the penny, one local business finds itself in a race against time to complete a project where the humble coin takes center stage.
5-year-old boy faces long recovery after dog attack in southern Utah

5-year-old boy faces long recovery after dog attack in southern Utah

Debbie Worthen, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 2 - 12:03 p.m.

Leo Fuller, from Hurricane, Washington County, is facing a long road to recovery after a traumatic dog attack left him with severe facial injuries on Oct. 25, but his mom wants answers.
New Utah clinic aims to save firefighters' lives through early cancer detection

New Utah clinic aims to save firefighters' lives through early cancer detection

Debbie Worthen, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 16 - 8:26 a.m.

A groundbreaking new clinic dedicated to screening firefighters for cancer has officially opened its doors, marking a major milestone in Utah's fight to protect those who protect us.
Federal court victory for teen with Down syndrome sparks hope for inclusive education

Federal court victory for teen with Down syndrome sparks hope for inclusive education

Debbie Worthen, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 14 - 7:43 a.m.

A federal appeals court ruled that the Salt Lake City School District violated federal disability laws by failing to provide an IEP to a teen with Down syndrome.
West Salt Lake neighbors celebrate resilience with heartfelt block party

West Salt Lake neighbors celebrate resilience with heartfelt block party

Debbie Worthen, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 10 - 8:20 a.m.

After last weekend's flood, the streets of a west Salt Lake neighborhood were filled not with water — but with music, laughter and the aroma of grilled food — Thursday as neighbors gathered for a block party.
Roadwork sparks frustration in Eagle Mountain as Pony Express Parkway narrows

Roadwork sparks frustration in Eagle Mountain as Pony Express Parkway narrows

Debbie Worthen, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 4 - 10:32 p.m.

Starting Monday, drivers in Eagle Mountain will face significant traffic disruptions as the city begins a roadwork project on Pony Express Parkway, one of its two main arterial roads.
Cedar City rallies around injured fire chief after training accident

Cedar City rallies around injured fire chief after training accident

Debbie Worthen, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 3 - 9:18 a.m.

The community is coming together in a powerful show of support for Cedar City Fire Chief Mike Phillips, who was seriously injured during a routine training exercise on Sept. 16.
Sandy family displaced after water main break floods home

Sandy family displaced after water main break floods home

Debbie Worthen, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 26 - 12:00 p.m.

A Sandy family is grappling with the aftermath of a catastrophic water main break that sent thousands of gallons of water rushing into their yard and home, leaving their property uninhabitable and their future uncertain.
Spike in e-bike crashes raises safety concern across Utah

Spike in e-bike crashes raises safety concern across Utah

Debbie Worthen, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 10 - 7:43 a.m.

A handful of crashes in Herriman, Farmington and South Jordan marked just a few of several serious incidents this summer. As e-bike popularity surges, so do concerns about safety and regulation.
Chef crawled through flames to survive fire, but restaurant destroyed

Chef crawled through flames to survive fire, but restaurant destroyed

Debbie Worthen, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 7 - 11:32 a.m.

A devastating fire this week has left a beloved Avenues chef hospitalized with severe burns and his restaurant in ruins, following a medical emergency that turned catastrophic.
Springville mourns heroic husband killed in suspected DUI crash

Springville mourns heroic husband killed in suspected DUI crash

Debbie Worthen, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 5 - 12:00 p.m.

A community is grieving after 25-year-old Matthew Daines was tragically killed by a suspected drunken driver in an incident that has left friends, family and fellow athletes reeling.
Fugitive falls through ceiling during police chase in Midvale apartment complex

Fugitive falls through ceiling during police chase in Midvale apartment complex

Debbie Worthen, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 3 - 8:23 a.m.

A quiet Sunday evening turned into a chaotic scene at the Springs Apartments in Midvale when a fugitive's escape attempt quite literally came crashing through a neighbor's ceiling.
Charter school leading way to support those displaced by devastating fire in Eagle Mountain

Charter school leading way to support those displaced by devastating fire in Eagle Mountain

Debbie Worthen, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 28 - 10:33 p.m.

Ranches Academy in Eagle Mountain is leading the way to offer support to those displaced by a fire at the Willow Springs condos Tuesday, including a family due for a baby.
'I get to go home and they don't': Tremonton man shares harrowing experience in deadly shooting

'I get to go home and they don't': Tremonton man shares harrowing experience in deadly shooting

Debbie Worthen, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 23 - 5:00 p.m.

For Randy Kidman, Sunday night started with what he thought were fireworks. Within minutes, he found himself in the middle of a deadly domestic violence incident that claimed the lives of two police officers — and nearly took his own.