Shelby Lofton
Central Utah farmers report worst conditions they've ever seen after dry winter
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted May 27 - 8:44 p.m.
Central Utah farmers said a combination of drought, frost and strong winds has created some of the worst conditions they have ever seen.
Park City moose sighting highlights spring baby animal season in Utah
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted May 26 - 8:35 p.m.
Wildlife officials are reminding Utah residents to keep their distance as baby animals begin to appear across the state.
Residents say vandalism, attacks tied to 1 neighbor have left them fearful
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted May 26 - 5:36 p.m.
A group of residents in Salt Lake City's Marmalade District said they are living in fear as incidents of vandalism, harassment and safety concerns with their neighbor continue.
Moose relocated after wandering into a backyard; officials say dry winter impacts animals
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted May 25 - 4:27 p.m.
A young male moose that wandered into a Springville neighborhood was safely relocated Sunday.
USU researchers working with beavers to preserve water
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted May 23 - 6:29 p.m.
By observing and studying beavers, Utah State Riverscapes professor Joe Wheaton is teaching students how to provide solutions to local farmers.
Retired Air Force Thunderbird pilot analyzes Idaho air show collision video
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted May 19 - 4:33 p.m.
Video of two planes colliding during an air show at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho has the public and officials wondering what went wrong in the sky.
Salt Lake City School District redistributes library books to boost summer reading
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted May 18 - 6:26 a.m.
Hundreds of library books from several closed Salt Lake City schools are being redistributed to students to keep children reading over the summer and improve literacy rates.
Couple, neighbors allege pellet gun shooting part of harassment pattern in Marmalade District
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted May 13 - 10:30 a.m.
A Marmalade District couple said a recent incident involving a neighbor charged with firing a pellet gun into their home is part of a broader pattern of harassment targeting LGBTQ+ residents.
Utahns spot another fireball. Experts explain why
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted May 7 - 9:36 p.m.
If you feel like you're seeing more fireballs in the sky, you're not wrong. Experts on Thursday explained why Utahns are seeing them more often.
First Step House to launch mobile mental health team
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted May 6 - 9:57 p.m.
A Salt Lake County organization is assembling a team of mental health professionals to help those with serious diagnoses that impact their life.
Utah farmers worry how weather whiplash will affect crops
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted April 17 - 11:58 a.m.
Utah farmers try to be ready for the state's different kinds of weather, but many say this year has been more challenging than ever.
How a Utah County charter school helped hundreds with on-campus teen center
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted April 16 - 6:51 a.m.
A charter school in Utah County is sharing its teen center resource with its entire community.
Utah woman shares dating journey on Netflix's 'Love on the Spectrum'
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted April 7 - 6:15 a.m.
A Utah woman is opening up about love, independence and life on the autism spectrum as a new cast member of Netflix's hit docuseries "Love on the Spectrum."
'The whole moon all at once': Artemis II astronauts set to make historic lunar flyby
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted April 6 - 10:30 a.m.
Astronauts aboard NASA's Artemis II mission will make history Monday as they complete a flyby of the moon, traveling farther from Earth than any humans before them.
From grocery stores to campus: Measles continues to spread in Utah
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted April 3 - 6:19 a.m.
Measles exposures at the grocery store, in waiting rooms, a temple open house and now the University of Utah adds to the spread of the highly contagious illness.
Advocates celebrate Utah's ban on polygraph tests for sexual assault survivors
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted April 1 - 9:01 p.m.
Several dozen survivors of sexual assault and advocates celebrated new Utah laws they say will make a difference, including a ban on asking survivors to take a polygraph examination.
Human remains found in Utah mountains bring up mixed emotions for families of missing people
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted March 30 - 9:00 p.m.
The discovery of human remains in the mountains above Springville over the weekend is stirring a mix of hope and anxiety for families of missing people across Utah.
'He's done it so many times'; Family remembers BASE jumper who died in Rock Canyon accident
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted March 28 - 5:02 p.m.
The family of a man who died in a BASE jumping accident in Provo is remembering the skilled instructor and outdoor enthusiast, who they believe lived without regret.
Hawaiian restaurant in Utah donates 10% of revenue to help Hawaii flood recovery
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted March 26 - 8:20 a.m.
A Utah bakery with roots in Hawaii, already known for giving back to its local community, has reached back across the Pacific to support the 50th State after devastating flooding.
Utah volunteers help with Hawaii flood response
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted March 24 - 10:03 p.m.
Three Red Cross volunteers from Sandy, Salt Lake City and Layton were deployed to Hawaii over the weekend to assist with shelter operations and damage assessments.
Man shot, killed by police in Sandy
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted March 22 - 6:36 p.m.
Police shot a man multiple times Sunday afternoon in Sandy, killing him.
Anime shop owners report losing thousands in overnight break‑in
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted March 2 - 7:39 a.m.
The owners of a small, family-run anime store said a thief stole thousands of dollars in merchandise during an early morning break-in over the weekend, dealing a major blow to their business.
Experts urge families to wear helmets while sledding
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted Feb. 19 - 9:34 p.m.
Helmets have become standard on Utah's ski slopes, but health professionals say children should also be wearing them during other winter activities, including sledding.
Heavy snowfall brings high avalanche danger in the backcountry
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted Feb. 18 - 7:37 p.m.
Avalanche forecasters and law enforcement are encouraging those heading into the backcountry to be extra careful as an avalanche warning has been issued.
