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Debbie Worthen
Utah teen recovering after serious beach accident leaves him with broken neck
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted Aug. 23 - 5:41 p.m.
A Utah teenager known for his love of lacrosse, family and service work is facing a long recovery after a beach accident left him with a broken neck.
Family's Uinta hike turns into battle with mountain goat during hailstorm
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted Aug. 11 - 12:33 p.m.
A family hiking in Utah's Uinta Mountains has a story they'll likely be telling for years after a routine summer hike turned into a frightening encounter with a protective mountain goat during a sudden storm.
Utah officials say Construction Fraud Task Force making progress 1 year after launch
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted Aug. 5 - 9:02 a.m.
One year after Utah launched a specialized task force to combat residential construction fraud, state leaders said the effort is beginning to show results.
Smoke blankets Utah, prompting air quality concerns across the state
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted Aug. 4 - 10:31 a.m.
Smoke from wildfires is blanketing Utah, creating potentially dangerous air quality conditions and health risks.
36 years after ADA, Utah advocates say more progress needed for people with disabilities
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted July 28 - 6:28 a.m.
Thirty-six years after the Americans with Disabilities Act became law, disability advocates in Utah say the landmark civil rights legislation has transformed lives, but significant work remains.
Cyclospora cases prompt questions about produce safety; Utah cases not linked to national outbreak
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted July 18 - 7:15 a.m.
A growing Cyclospora outbreak across parts of the country is causing concern among consumers and raising questions about whether fresh produce is safe to eat.
Draper Days Rodeo opens with heat precautions for crowds, competitors
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted July 10 - 3:41 p.m.
Triple-digit temperatures are greeting visitors as the Draper Days Rodeo kicks off this year's Draper Days celebration, prompting organizers to add extra measures to help keep spectators comfortable.
Farmington High School Marching Band finds new stage after Washington parade cancellation
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted July 7 - 7:00 p.m.
The Farmington High School Marching Band has quite the story to tell after heading to Washington to perform in the Fourth of July parade, which was canceled the night before due to excessive heat.
New water-wise landscaping at Utah prison saves millions of gallons of water
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted July 5 - 10:45 a.m.
Grass at the Utah State Prison is being replaced with a xeriscaping project officials say will save millions of gallons of water each year and hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Nonprofit surprises 9-year-old monster truck superfan ahead of Monster Jam World Finals
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted July 4 - 9:24 a.m.
With the Monster Jam World Finals rolling into town this weekend, a 9‑year‑old superfan received a surprise that stole the spotlight long before engines roar at Rice‑Eccles Stadium.
Car crashes into American Fork shop, forcing closure on Father's Day
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted June 23 - 8:00 p.m.
A small Utah County business is closed until further notice after a car slammed through its storefront on Father's Day.
Mother of Alex Franco speaks publicly for first time since son's killing
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted June 17 - 7:15 p.m.
For the first time since her son was shot and killed during what investigators described as a robbery gone wrong, the mother of Alex Franco sat down exclusively with KSL.
New adult autism community center set to open in Orem next week
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted June 16 - 6:32 a.m.
A new center designed to support adults with autism is preparing to open its doors, aiming to fill a gap in services for individuals on the spectrum after they age out of youth programs.
Utah County neighborhood frustrated as roundabout project sends heavy traffic through residential streets
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted June 4 - 4:14 p.m.
Utah County residents are raising safety concerns as a small road construction project has created unexpectedly big problems in their quiet Highland neighborhood.
Utah girl named national Children's Miracle Network champion after lifetime of health challenges
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted June 4 - 10:30 a.m.
What began as an ordinary school assembly turned into a moment 11-year-old Kendalyn Illu will never forget.
Small business owner steps in to help family whose van was stolen on vacation
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted June 3 - 8:40 a.m.
When a Utah businessman learned about the theft of a family's vacation van, his van, that was no longer needed, suddenly had new life.
Cedar City parents speak out after teen daughter's killing
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted June 2 - 10:00 a.m.
A Cedar City couple is sharing their story — a story of grief, disbelief and the long road through the criminal justice process.
Professional dancer returns home to Utah, sharing the stage with Kesha
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted May 30 - 6:28 p.m.
Not many people can name‑drop Doja Cat, Usher, Alanis Morissette and Kesha on their résumé — especially not at 22 years old. But Imani Lee Peterson can.
Large-scale simulated emergency tests SLC airport readiness
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted May 29 - 8:31 p.m.
Salt Lake City International Airport transformed a nearby parking lot into the scene of a simulated disaster Thursday as crews responded to a mock plane crash.
Utah mom says chatbot tried to turn her daughter against her
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted May 24 - 12:04 p.m.
A Utah mother said she's rethinking how her family uses technology after an unsettling exchange between her 9‑year‑old daughter and Amazon's now‑retired AI chatbot, Rufus.
Crews train in Utah foothills as state braces for intense wildfire season
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted May 21 - 10:02 p.m.
Fire crews nationwide are bracing for what could be an intense wildfire season, and in Utah, two dozen firefighters spent the day in the foothills sharpening the skills they'll rely on.
SLCC graduates nearly 3 dozen inmates at the Utah State Correctional Facility
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted May 15 - 12:00 p.m.
Thirty‑four incarcerated men and women at the Utah State Prison became college graduates this week, marking one of the largest commencement ceremonies ever held inside the facility.
Utah Foster Care team applauds new statewide initiative: 'A Home for Every Child'
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted May 14 - 3:12 p.m.
Just in time for Foster Care Awareness Month, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox joined federal partners to sign a joint proclamation launching a new initiative called "A Home for Every Child."
Weber students restore bicycles, delivering opportunity through 'Gearing Up for Good'
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted May 5 - 8:47 p.m.
A group of Weber School District students is gaining hands‑on experience while giving back to their community through a growing service program now in its third year.
