Debbie Worthen
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Teens rescue dogs from burning home in West Jordan
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted Aug. 21 - 1:35 p.m.
Two homes were destroyed in a fast-moving fire on Jackling Drive, but thanks to quick-thinking teens who lived nearby, two family dogs were saved from the flames.
Traffic troubles slow start to school year at new Cyprus High in Magna
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted Aug. 15 - 8:28 p.m.
The brand-new Cyprus High School opened its doors this week, but getting students to class has proven to be a challenge. Road construction and limited access points have created a traffic bottleneck.
Tooele fire destroys sheds, damages homes — residents grateful it wasn't worse
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted Aug. 7 - 8:33 a.m.
A fast-moving fire tore through a Tooele neighborhood Wednesday evening, destroying three sheds and damaging five homes.
Family seeks answers after fatal hit-and-run in Murray
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted Aug. 5 - 8:01 a.m.
A family is pleading for answers after a tragic hit-and-run accident claimed the life of a 53-year-old woman late Thursday night.
Utah quilters connect with their pioneer heritage while volunteering
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted July 25 - 11:03 a.m.
As pioneers settled the Salt Lake Valley, they brought with them something which, at times, gets overlooked — the skill of quilting. Today, quilting is far from a lost art.
Utah County man remembered as a hero after drowning while saving family member
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted July 18 - 10:34 p.m.
Friends and family are mourning the loss of a Utah County man who died a hero over the weekend while rescuing a loved one at Silver Lake Reservoir.
New video shows fiery Herriman crash: SUV runs red light, slams into building
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted July 8 - 10:03 a.m.
A dramatic new video shows the terrifying moments leading up to a fiery crash in Herriman that left several people hospitalized and caused a building to explode.
Mountain lion sightings put Mapleton neighborhood on high alert
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted July 4 - 10:22 a.m.
A quiet Mapleton neighborhood is on edge after multiple mountain lion sightings, including one involving a mother and cub spotted just feet from a family home.
2nd sinkhole in days raises concerns in Holladay neighborhood
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted June 19 - 8:43 a.m.
A second sinkhole in less than two weeks has alarmed residents along Nila Way in Holladay, where the street has collapsed twice near 4100 South and 2900 East.
