Shelby Lofton

Firefighters, community honor Provo captain and family killed in flash flood

Firefighters, community honor Provo captain and family killed in flash flood

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted July 21 - 10:30 p.m.

Firefighters across northern Utah lined overpasses to honor Provo Fire Captain Spencer Long and four members of his family who were killed in a flash flood during a weekend camping trip.
Donations pour in for woman who lost five family members in southern Utah flash flood

Donations pour in for woman who lost five family members in southern Utah flash flood

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted July 20 - 7:55 p.m.

A GoFundMe campaign created to support a 23-year-old woman who lost five family members in a devastating flash flood in southern Utah continues to draw donations from across the country.
Mom killed in flash-flooding incident remembered as fierce businesswoman, adventurer, mentor

Mom killed in flash-flooding incident remembered as fierce businesswoman, adventurer, mentor

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted July 19 - 10:39 p.m.

Friends, family and employees gathered at a vigil to remember Katrina Gubler Long, one of five family members killed in a suspected flash-flooding incident in Wayne County.
Downtown Salt Lake City visitation took mammoth leap last year, but challenges loom

Downtown Salt Lake City visitation took mammoth leap last year, but challenges loom

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted July 16 - 5:00 p.m.

The Salt Lake City Downtown Alliance released its annual economic benchmark report on Wednesday, highlighting growth in the area while certain challenges also loom.
How agritourism is drawing thousands to Utah farms

How agritourism is drawing thousands to Utah farms

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted July 16 - 12:01 p.m.

Utah farms are getting a boost from agritourism despite hard times due to drought and fires.
Ogden fire sparks safety concerns, man charged in 18-acre hillside blaze

Ogden fire sparks safety concerns, man charged in 18-acre hillside blaze

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted July 14 - 9:30 p.m.

A 51-year-old man faces a misdemeanor charge after authorities say he sparked the Mountain Road Fire, which burned more than 18 acres and prompted evacuations.
What went wrong in Yellowstone bison attack? Utah wildlife expert explains

What went wrong in Yellowstone bison attack? Utah wildlife expert explains

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted July 13 - 9:00 p.m.

Days after a man was attacked by a Yellowstone bison, wildlife experts in Utah said the encounter underscores how quickly bison behavior can escalate, especially during breeding season.
What's in Great Salt Lake dust? Researchers explain after dust sweeps through Salt Lake Valley

What's in Great Salt Lake dust? Researchers explain after dust sweeps through Salt Lake Valley

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted July 9 - 10:30 p.m.

A University of Utah researcher said Wednesday's dust event particle levels reached four times the healthy threshold.
Utah revokes Springville's Provo Canyon School license

Utah revokes Springville's Provo Canyon School license

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted July 7 - 10:40 p.m.

Provo Canyon School in Springville had its license revoked by the state of Utah on Monday after years of abuse allegations from former students.
Utah Venezuelans mark Independence Day while mourning earthquake victims

Utah Venezuelans mark Independence Day while mourning earthquake victims

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted July 6 - 9:40 a.m.

Several Venezuelans living in Utah gathered to pray, sing and reflect after two massive earthquakes in the South American nation took the lives of more than 3,300 citizens.
Utah wildfires take heavy toll on livestock

Utah wildfires take heavy toll on livestock

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted July 5 - 7:30 p.m.

Ranchers are often running out of time to rescue their cattle and sheep from wildfires, leading to several losses, said the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food.
How Utah determines whether fish are safe to eat

How Utah determines whether fish are safe to eat

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted July 2 - 6:20 p.m.

The toxic chemical that made Utah Lake carp unsafe to eat for years still exists in the lake today, even though that type of fish is no longer under a consumption advisory.
Widow of Granite Mountain Hotshot supports families after deadly border wildfire

Widow of Granite Mountain Hotshot supports families after deadly border wildfire

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted July 1 - 11:01 a.m.

The deaths of three wildland firefighters make the anniversary of another fire tragedy even more somber this year.
Utah fire departments honor firefighters killed, injured in Snyder Fire

Utah fire departments honor firefighters killed, injured in Snyder Fire

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted June 29 - 10:30 p.m.

A Utah fire chief is honoring three firefighters who were killed while battling a wildfire at the Utah-Colorado border.
'Bravery, dedication and sacrifice': 3 firefighters die at Utah-Colorado border

'Bravery, dedication and sacrifice': 3 firefighters die at Utah-Colorado border

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted June 28 - 10:06 p.m.

Three firefighters were killed and two were injured this weekend while battling a burn that spans the border of Grand County in Utah and Mesa County in Colorado.
Prosecutors argue Tremonton man accused of killing cops 'terrorized the community'

Prosecutors argue Tremonton man accused of killing cops 'terrorized the community'

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted June 24 - 7:00 p.m.

Prosecutors argued Wednesday that a Tremonton man "terrorized the community" through a "planned and premeditated ambush" on police leading to the death of two cops in August.
Wildfire smoke brings falling ash, worsens air quality as summer rodeos, events go on

Wildfire smoke brings falling ash, worsens air quality as summer rodeos, events go on

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted June 24 - 7:37 a.m.

Reports of ash falling from the sky and hazy conditions across parts of Utah are raising concerns about air quality and outdoor events as wildfire smoke drifts into populated areas.
Bonneville Fire slows but weather could change conditions

Bonneville Fire slows but weather could change conditions

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted June 22 - 8:06 p.m.

The Bonneville Fire slowed down on Monday morning after first being reported to have started above the University of Utah on Saturday.
Family remembers BASE jumping victim, calls death a life lived fully

Family remembers BASE jumping victim, calls death a life lived fully

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted June 16 - 9:57 p.m.

The family of a man killed in a tandem BASE jumping accident in Moab said they are grieving his loss while finding comfort in knowing he died doing what he loved.
'No Kings' shooting victim remembered on somber 1-year anniversary

'No Kings' shooting victim remembered on somber 1-year anniversary

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted June 15 - 10:30 p.m.

One year after a Salt Lake City father, husband and fashion designer was fatally shot during a downtown No Kings protest, friends and community leaders remember his legacy.
Utah ranchers using virtual fencing for grazing after Monroe Canyon Fire

Utah ranchers using virtual fencing for grazing after Monroe Canyon Fire

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted June 13 - 6:28 p.m.

Virtual fencing technology is helping ranchers in central Utah manage livestock and protect fragile land after the Monroe Canyon Fire burned tens of thousands of acres last summer.
Utah soccer fans celebrate start of 2026 World Cup at watch parties

Utah soccer fans celebrate start of 2026 World Cup at watch parties

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted June 11 - 10:31 p.m.

Soccer fans marked the beginning of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday with celebrations and community watch parties, even though Salt Lake City is not a tournament host city.
Warm winter leads to early surge in pests, including cockroaches

Warm winter leads to early surge in pests, including cockroaches

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted June 8 - 9:30 p.m.

Pest control companies said a mild winter is bringing bugs out earlier than usual, leading to an increase in service calls across the area.
Central Utah farmers report worst conditions they've ever seen after dry winter

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

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.