Allessandra Harris Gurr

1 week ago | kslnewsradio.com | Allessandra Harris Gurr

SALT LAKE CITY — A series of plows clearing several feet of snow in a snowplow ballet (73.8M views). An old-fashioned Microsoft art meme sharing that the freeway will be closed (2.6M views). A Road-eo including cranes shooting basketballs through a hoop (90.8K views). A video using local firefighter celebrities to share construction news (421K views). These are all videos that combine information and trending entertainment to capture the eyes of millions, both in Utah and across the world.

2 weeks ago | kslnewsradio.com | Allessandra Harris Gurr

SALT LAKE CITY — Even with nicer weather on the horizon, Utah’s search and rescue teams expect to stay busy this Memorial Day weekend, treating everything from hypothermia to heat stroke. Temperatures are expected to stay in the upper 70s and lower 80s in northern Utah and rise into the 90s in southern areas. While this is relatively mild weather, Utah County Search and Rescue reminded Memorial Day travelers that there is still snow in the mountains that can cause hypothermia.

2 weeks ago | kslnewsradio.com | Allessandra Harris Gurr

SALT LAKE CITY — Motorcycle accidents and subsequent fatalities are higher this year compared to the same time last year, according to the Utah Highway Safety Office. “We’ve been looking at 2025 crash rates and numbers, and we’ve seen a couple of alarming trends emerge,” said Jason Mettmann, communications manager with the Utah Highway Safety Office. As of Tuesday, there have been over 380 accidents involving motorcycles on Utah’s roads.

2 weeks ago | kslnewsradio.com | Allessandra Harris Gurr

SALT LAKE — Parking fines are tripling for those who park illegally near Pineview and Causey reservoirs. The text of an ordinance passed last month explains that these changes are due to an increase in parking violations in Weber County, especially in the summer. Other:  Construction to begin on new Park City Mountain Resort parking structure“It was decided that it was best to increase the parking fees really due to public safety,” said Weber County Commissioner Gage Froerer.

2 weeks ago | kslnewsradio.com | Allessandra Harris Gurr

SALT LAKE CITY — A common childhood disease spreading through some Utah schools is getting students sick just in time for summer break. Fifth disease, also known as parvovirus B-19, can cause kids to develop some mild symptoms that might be worrisome if you are unprepared. What is Fifth disease? Fifth disease got its name by chance. Dr. Pavia said back in the day pediatricians decided to count up all the rash illnesses, such as German measles, measles, and chicken pox.