Madison Swenson

Madison Swenson

Public invited to name new Komodo dragon at Loveland Living Planet Aquarium

Public invited to name new Komodo dragon at Loveland Living Planet Aquarium

Madison Swenson, KSL  |  Posted July 11 - 3:18 p.m.

The Loveland Living Planet Aquarium in Draper is asking for the public's help in naming its new Komodo dragon.
'Titanic' returns to theaters for 25th anniversary

'Titanic' returns to theaters for 25th anniversary

Madison Swenson, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 14 - 9:49 p.m.

The iconic film "Titanic" is returning to the screens for a limited engagement in February.
4-year-old taken to hospital after nearly drowning in Little America Hotel pool

4-year-old taken to hospital after nearly drowning in Little America Hotel pool

Madison Swenson, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 3 - 8:45 a.m.

A 4-year-old was taken to the hospital Monday after the child nearly drowned in a pool at the Little America Hotel.
Utah Department of Commerce: Be aware of vacant land scams in the state

Utah Department of Commerce: Be aware of vacant land scams in the state

Madison Swenson, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 5:02 p.m.

After being notified of at least 10 different instances of a new vacant land scam, land buyers and owners should be aware of a scam involving vacant lots and land parcels.  
Dog dies after being found unattended in hot car

Dog dies after being found unattended in hot car

Madison Swenson, KSL  |  Posted July 6 - 8:06 a.m.

Officials with Salt Lake County Animal Services are reminding Utahns to not leave their dogs unattended in a hot car after one died Tuesday.
Dog the Bounty Hunter helps investigate Moab killings

Dog the Bounty Hunter helps investigate Moab killings

Madison Swenson, KSL  |  Posted May 11 - 8:04 a.m.

Dog the Bounty Hunter has been in Moab the last few days to help try to solve the deaths of Kylen Schulte and Crystal Turner.
Family, friends mourning the loss of brothers hit, killed by car in Utah

Family, friends mourning the loss of brothers hit, killed by car in Utah

Madison Swenson, KSL  |  Posted April 12 - 8:24 p.m.

Families and friends are mourning the lives of two brothers from California who were killed while cycling in southern Utah.
Billboards sending extra love to Utah teachers on Valentine's Day

Billboards sending extra love to Utah teachers on Valentine's Day

Madison Swenson, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 9 - 6:54 a.m.

Billboards along Interstate 15 are showing teachers some extra love on Valentine's Day.
Cache Valley ski resorts opening for the season

Cache Valley ski resorts opening for the season

Madison Swenson, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 22 - 8:09 a.m.

Ski resorts in the Cache Valley are starting to open this week after battling some warm temperatures and somewhat disappointing snowfall.
Little cancer survivor donates hundreds of socks to Primary Children's Hospital

Little cancer survivor donates hundreds of socks to Primary Children's Hospital

Madison Swenson, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 3:03 p.m.

A 2-year-old cancer survivor and her parents have donated hundreds of pairs of socks to Primary Children's Hospital.
Family gathers to remember young man killed in early morning shooting

Family gathers to remember young man killed in early morning shooting

Madison Swenson, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 25 - 8:06 a.m.

Friends and family gathered for a vigil in honor of Isaiah Valerio, who police identified as the victim in an overnight shooting in downtown Salt Lake City.
I-80 interchange at 5600 West to close over the weekend

I-80 interchange at 5600 West to close over the weekend

Madison Swenson, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 10:36 p.m.

Drivers have been encouraged to plan ahead as the 5600 West Interchange at Interstate 80 will be closed over the weekend in Salt Lake City.
Veteran says painting missionaries who have died helped save his own life

Veteran says painting missionaries who have died helped save his own life

Madison Swenson, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 11 - 10:33 a.m.

A Utah portrait artist has captured the image of 125 missionaries for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who died while serving. He says this effort saved his own life.
Utah Red Cross volunteers head to Louisiana to help with Hurricane Ida

Utah Red Cross volunteers head to Louisiana to help with Hurricane Ida

Madison Swenson, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 31 - 5:39 p.m.

The first of Red Cross volunteers from Utah have left for Baton Rouge after Hurricane Ida made landfall Sunday, knocking out power to all of New Orleans and parts of Louisiana.
Hundreds pay respects to fallen Utah Marine in state Capitol vigil

Hundreds pay respects to fallen Utah Marine in state Capitol vigil

Madison Swenson, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 30 - 7:10 a.m.

Hundreds gathered at the state Capitol in Salt Lake City to honor the life and legacy of Marine Staff Sgt. Taylor Hoover, who was killed in a terrorist attack outside an Afghanistan airport.
Utah Education Association reacts to calls for teacher vaccine mandates

Utah Education Association reacts to calls for teacher vaccine mandates

Madison Swenson, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 10 - 2:36 p.m.

As the debate over wearing masks in schools continues, there's also a new nationwide debate of whether teachers should be mandated to get the vaccine to protect young children who are not eligible to get the shot.
Family, friends remember Salt Lake City boy who died after catching fire

Family, friends remember Salt Lake City boy who died after catching fire

Madison Swenson, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 8 - 10:33 p.m.

A 7-year-old boy from Salt Lake City died after he accidentally caught fire while playing with matches in a backyard alleyway with his friend. KSL-TV spoke to the boy's family and friends.
Bingham High to start year virtually due to renovation delays

Bingham High to start year virtually due to renovation delays

Madison Swenson, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 4 - 9:24 a.m.

Thousands of students in the Jordan District will start the school year remotely, and it has nothing to do with masks or the spread of COVID-19.
Friends remember Utah missionary killed in car crash

Friends remember Utah missionary killed in car crash

Madison Swenson, KSL  |  Posted July 25 - 10:11 a.m.

A Utah community is in mourning after one of their own was killed in a head-on collision while serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in New Mexico.
Family in capsized boat says divine intervention saved them during Bear Lake storm

Family in capsized boat says divine intervention saved them during Bear Lake storm

Madison Swenson, KSL  |  Posted July 23 - 8:57 p.m.

A boat carrying 14 people, including 11 children, capsized on Bear Lake Thursday night due to stormy conditions. The family spent a harrowing night before park rangers rescued them.