Jacob Klopfenstein

Jacob Klopfenstein

Salt Lake's Tower Theatre won't reopen this year, but owners have big plans for its future

Salt Lake's Tower Theatre won't reopen this year, but owners have big plans for its future

Jacob Klopfenstein for KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 5 - 7:03 p.m.

Salt Lake City's Tower Theatre, located at the heart of the 9th and 9th neighborhood, won't reopen in 2023. But there are big plans for the next 100 years.
7-month-old boy dies after rollover accident on I-84 in Weber Canyon

7-month-old boy dies after rollover accident on I-84 in Weber Canyon

Jacob Klopfenstein for KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 21 - 11:01 p.m.

A crash caused major delays on I-84 in Weber Canyon on Tuesday, according to the Utah Highway Patrol.
Person found dead in car that went off Bangerter Highway, officials say

Person found dead in car that went off Bangerter Highway, officials say

Jacob Klopfenstein for KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 21 - 9:28 p.m.

A person was found dead in a car off of Bangerter Highway on Tuesday, authorities said.
U. condemns racism as investigators review reports of KKK on campus, feces on student's door

U. condemns racism as investigators review reports of KKK on campus, feces on student's door

Jacob Klopfenstein for KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 21 - 4:58 p.m.

The University of Utah racism response team is investigating two separate incidents from this fall — one where feces was found on the door to a student's room and another report of people dressed like the Ku Klux Klan trying to recruit people in a dorm.
North Tooele fire chief resigns following 'allegation of wrongdoing'

North Tooele fire chief resigns following 'allegation of wrongdoing'

Jacob Klopfenstein for KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 14 - 6:50 p.m.

North Tooele Fire District Chief Randy Willden has resigned after an allegation of wrongdoing, the district announced Tuesday.
West High student stole firearm from family member, brought it to school, police say

West High student stole firearm from family member, brought it to school, police say

Jacob Klopfenstein for KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 6:56 p.m.

A student stole a firearm from a family member and brought it to West High School on Monday, prompting a lockdown of the building, according to police.
Ogden woman dies in Idaho ATV crash

Ogden woman dies in Idaho ATV crash

Jacob Klopfenstein for KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 28 - 10:32 a.m.

An Ogden woman died in an ATV crash in Idaho on Friday.
Troopers find girl in Colorado Amber Alert case in Utah

Troopers find girl in Colorado Amber Alert case in Utah

Jacob Klopfenstein for KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 24 - 8:36 p.m.

A 13-year-old girl who was the subject of an Amber Alert out of Colorado was located in Utah on Wednesday, according to the Utah Highway Patrol.
U. investigating hate crime where students allegedly shouted racial slur at contractor

U. investigating hate crime where students allegedly shouted racial slur at contractor

Jacob Klopfenstein for KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 23 - 8:01 p.m.

A contractor working at a University of Utah residence hall was called a racially derogatory term while working on campus in September, according to U. officials.
Monica Zoltanski becomes Sandy mayor-elect after city finally certifies 21-vote election margin

Monica Zoltanski becomes Sandy mayor-elect after city finally certifies 21-vote election margin

Jacob Klopfenstein for KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 22 - 11:06 p.m.

Sandy City Council members voted Monday to certify the city's mayoral election after recounts kept the race in limbo for several weeks.
Man, young girl killed in Provo head-on crash

Man, young girl killed in Provo head-on crash

Jacob Klopfenstein for KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 18 - 7:23 p.m.

A 4-year-old girl and a 75-year-old man died in a crash in Provo on Thursday afternoon, police said.
Brandon Dewitt, co-founder of Utah fintech unicorn MX, dies at 38

Brandon Dewitt, co-founder of Utah fintech unicorn MX, dies at 38

Jacob Klopfenstein for KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 17 - 8:06 p.m.

Brandon Dewitt, co-founder of Utah-based fintech company MX, died Tuesday after a long battle with cancer, the company said.
Davis school board president says investigation team is being compiled after 10-year-old's death

Davis school board president says investigation team is being compiled after 10-year-old's death

Jacob Klopfenstein for KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 16 - 11:31 p.m.

In the wake of 10-year-old Isabella "Izzy" Faith Tichenor's death last week, Davis School District personnel have been meeting daily and are taking the tragedy very seriously, the district's board president said Tuesday.
78-year-old woman dies in Draper crash

78-year-old woman dies in Draper crash

Jacob Klopfenstein for KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 16 - 9:32 p.m.

A 78-year-old woman died in a crash in Draper on Tuesday.
Everything coming and going on Hulu in November

Everything coming and going on Hulu in November

Jacob Klopfenstein for KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 13 - 11:40 a.m.

Here's a look at everything coming and going on Hulu in November.
Davis School District to undergo independent investigation into bullying after 10-year-old's death

Davis School District to undergo independent investigation into bullying after 10-year-old's death

Jacob Klopfenstein for KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 12 - 5:13 p.m.

Davis School District will conduct an independent investigation after the death of Isabella "Izzy" Faith Tichenor, a 10-year-old girl who died by suicide last week after family members say she was bullied.
18-year-old dies in crash near Kamas, troopers say

18-year-old dies in crash near Kamas, troopers say

Jacob Klopfenstein for KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 11 - 9:43 p.m.

An 18-year-old man died Thursday in a crash near Kamas in Summit County, according to the Utah Highway Patrol.
Everything coming to Amazon Prime Video and Disney+ in November

Everything coming to Amazon Prime Video and Disney+ in November

Jacob Klopfenstein for KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 8:29 p.m.

Here's a rundown of everything that will become available on Amazon Prime Video and Disney+ in the month of November.
Gov. Cox talks COVID-19, labor shortages, redistricting and more during town hall

Gov. Cox talks COVID-19, labor shortages, redistricting and more during town hall

Jacob Klopfenstein for KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 9:54 p.m.

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox says he won't veto the Utah Legislature's congressional district map, despite criticism the map would divide communities.
Everything coming and going on Netflix in November

Everything coming and going on Netflix in November

Jacob Klopfenstein for KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 8 - 8:08 p.m.

Here's a look at the full list of titles coming and going on Netflix in November.
'Recall Mendenhall': Black Lives Matter Utah demands more police reform from SLC mayor

'Recall Mendenhall': Black Lives Matter Utah demands more police reform from SLC mayor

Jacob Klopfenstein for KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 4 - 8:06 p.m.

Black Lives Matter Utah protesters stood on the lawn of the Salt Lake City and County building Thursday accusing Mayor Erin Mendenhall of refusing to work with an activist group that calls for police reform.
Westbound I-80 reopens at 7200 West after motorcyclist dies in crash

Westbound I-80 reopens at 7200 West after motorcyclist dies in crash

Jacob Klopfenstein for KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 3 - 8:55 p.m.

A motorcyclist died on Wednesday evening after skidding as traffic slowed on westbound I-80 in Salt Lake County.
'Getting vaccinated is much more protective': Utah reports 1,250 new COVID-19 cases, 11 deaths

'Getting vaccinated is much more protective': Utah reports 1,250 new COVID-19 cases, 11 deaths

Jacob Klopfenstein for KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 2 - 6:54 p.m.

As the Utah Department of Health reported 1,250 new COVID-19 cases and 11 deaths on Tuesday, doctors again emphasize the importance of vaccination.
Construction worker seriously injured after home's foundation collapses on him in Salt Lake City

Construction worker seriously injured after home's foundation collapses on him in Salt Lake City

Jacob Klopfenstein for KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 1 - 9:34 p.m.

A construction worker suffered serious injuries Monday after a portion of a home's foundation collapsed onto him, authorities said.
Ogden officer shoots man after responding to fight Monday

Ogden officer shoots man after responding to fight Monday

Jacob Klopfenstein for KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 1 - 6:26 p.m.

An Ogden police officer shot a man after responding to a fight on Monday afternoon.