Bob Evans

Salt Lake City

Anchor at KSTU-TV (Salt Lake City, UT)

Family man. Veteran news anchor. Business. Music. Science. Sports.

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New LDS temple in Texas gets approval after months of debate, pushback

2 weeks ago | fox13now.com | Bob Evans

FAIRVIEW, Texas — The town council of Fairview, Texas approved plans this week for a new temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, ending months of debate and community pushback. The decision comes despite widespread controversy and accusations of intimidation. Mayor Henry Lessner told FOX 13 News that local officials felt bullied during negotiations.
Concerns over trade war and stagflation rise among economists

1 month ago | fox13now.com | Bob Evans

CEDAR HILLS, Utah — Analysts are warning that escalating trade tensions could lead to a full-blown trade war, potentially triggering a global recession characterized by two consecutive quarters of negative growth. However, Gary Gygi, the founder of Gygi Capital Management, shared a different concern during an interview with FOX 13 News. “Right now, I'm more worried about stagflation, which is essentially stagnant growth coupled with inflation,” Gygi said.
Utahns play role in rescue of Navy crew following jet crash

Feb 13, 2025 | fox13now.com | Bob Evans

SAN DIEGO — Employees of a West Haven company on what was supposed to be a leisurely cruise in San Diego Bay were witnesses to a shocking event with a miraculous ending. The employees of Trace Minerals were in Southern California on a fishing boat in the bay Wednesday as part of an incentive trip. It wasn't long before their fishing excursion turned into a rescue operation after a Navy jet plunged into the water.
Utah's Super Bowl connection was dressed in red, white and blue

Feb 11, 2025 | fox13now.com | Bob Evans

SANDY, Utah — It’s not the first time Utah has been linked to the Super Bowl, but this year’s connection is a particularly significant one. Jacob Swenson, Chief Operating Officer of Colonial Flag, a company based in Sandy, said, "The feather in our cap happens to be 50 feet by 100 feet, and it's going to be on the field of the Super Bowl."Swenson's father founded the company years ago, and the family tradition continues with Jacob at the helm.
Israel, Hamas agree to ceasefire, hostage release in Gaza conflict

Jan 16, 2025 | fox13now.com | Bob Evans

SALT LAKE CITY — Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire in the war in Gaza and the release of 33 hostages. The deal would pause the devastation 15 months after Hamas attacked Israel. The ceasefire raises the possibility of winding down some of the deadliest and most destructive fighting between the bitter enemies. However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the ceasefire isn’t complete yet and final details are still being worked out.
Does this Utahn have the solution to keeping wrong-way drivers off Utah roads?

Nov 21, 2024 | fox13now.com | Bob Evans

KAYSVILLE, Utah — Kaysville Police Officer Kalawai De Los Santos faced a daunting task earlier this year: stopping a wrong-way driver on I-15. Despite the challenging situation, he was remarkably prepared. "I basically treated this as like a shooting situation," Officer De Los Santos said, "I knew innocent lives were at risk."According to the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT), six people died in wrong-way crashes in Utah last year.
New "Tree of Life" Exhibit Opens at Thanksgiving Point

Nov 15, 2024 | fox13now.com | Bob Evans

LEHI, Utah — A new permanent exhibit called the "Tree of Life Garden" is now open at Thanksgiving Point, showcasing more than 130 bronze sculptures that narrate the story of the Tree of Life from the Book of Mormon. The exhibit has been nearly five years in the making. Visitors are captivated by the artistry. "I am amazed, just absolutely amazed, as I look around and just the storytelling and everything is so beautiful," said Kimberly Pineda from Provo.
Russian band 'Leonid & Friends' makes tour stop in Utah

Oct 27, 2024 | fox13now.com | Bob Evans

SALT LAKE CITY — Known for their impeccably accurate recreations of musical hits by Chicago, Earth, Wind & Fire, and many other iconic artists, the Russian band "Leonid & Friends" is scarcely just a cover or tribute band. Due to copyright and licensing restrictions, we can't showcase their unparalleled talent in recreating the original artists' recordings in the video accompanying this story. But we can show you some of their original music.
Pressures on Utah Teens: High Achieving Students

Oct 26, 2024 | fox13now.com | Bob Evans

The pressures of achieving straight A's, being a captain on the football team, and starring in the school musical can weigh heavily on teenagers driven to succeed. At the Utah County Academy of Science in Orem, students shared their experiences of intense academic pressure. In a recent discussion with juniors and seniors at UCAS, Fox 13 News posed a question: "How many of you would consider yourselves very highly strung, very tightly wound?" Only a few hands went up.
Important lessons learned in youth hockey extend off the ice

Sep 27, 2024 | fox13now.com | Bob Evans

SALT LAKE CITY — In just a few months, the Utah Hockey Club has significantly increased public awareness of the sport in the Beehive State. But in truth, hockey has been alive and well in the state for quite a while. However, youth hockey interest has taken off in the past three months. "Last year, we had one 8U program. This year we have two, we have four 10U programs, two 12U programs," said Steve Picano, hockey program coordinator for Salt Lake County.