Cassidy Wixom

Slain Santaquin police officer was 'always looking out for everybody else,' co-workers say at vigil

Slain Santaquin police officer was 'always looking out for everybody else,' co-workers say at vigil

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted May 8 - 11:02 p.m.

Hundreds of community members gathered at Centennial Park in Santaquin Wednesday to remember Sgt. Bill Hooser who was killed in the line of duty earlier this week.
Man allegedly shot in Salt Lake City by 16-year-old girl also arrested

Man allegedly shot in Salt Lake City by 16-year-old girl also arrested

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted May 8 - 5:46 p.m.

A 20-year-old man allegedly shot on Tuesday by a 16-year-old girl was also arrested on Wednesday.
Closure of West Valley Performing Arts Center upsets many

Closure of West Valley Performing Arts Center upsets many

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted May 8 - 9:20 a.m.

West Valley City abruptly announced the closure of the West Valley Performing Arts Center on Monday, to the dismay of residents and loyal theatergoers.
Hiker dies at Scout Lookout in Zion National Park

Hiker dies at Scout Lookout in Zion National Park

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted May 6 - 7:10 p.m.

Zion National Park officials confirmed a hiker died inside the park at Scout Lookout on Monday afternoon.
1 killed in crash on Mountain View Corridor in West Jordan

1 killed in crash on Mountain View Corridor in West Jordan

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted May 6 - 6:48 p.m.

One person was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Mountain View Corridor in West Jordan Monday.
UDOT launches volunteer litter-cleanup program to Keep Utah Beautiful

UDOT launches volunteer litter-cleanup program to Keep Utah Beautiful

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted May 2 - 10:24 p.m.

Gov. Spencer Cox helped the Utah Department of Transportation launch its new litter-cleanup program, Keeping Utah Beautiful, by helping to clean up some Salt Lake County roadways.
Utah prosecutors request execution of man on death row for 1998 murder

Utah prosecutors request execution of man on death row for 1998 murder

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted May 1 - 10:33 p.m.

State prosecutors are requesting the execution of a man who was sentenced to death in 1999 for murdering his ex-girlfriend's mother.
Health advisory for Salt Lake parks lifted after last week's fuel spill

Health advisory for Salt Lake parks lifted after last week's fuel spill

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted May 1 - 7:03 p.m.

Salt Lake County Health Department lifted its advisory for three parks after a fuel spill last week contaminated a creek.
2nd day of Gaza protest on U. campus moves to Salt Lake County Jail after organizer's arrest

2nd day of Gaza protest on U. campus moves to Salt Lake County Jail after organizer's arrest

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted April 30 - 11:02 p.m.

About 200 people who started protesting for a second day at Presidents Circle on the University of Utah campus moved their demonstration to the Salt Lake County Jail Tuesday night.
Man dies in St. George motorcycle accident

Man dies in St. George motorcycle accident

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted April 29 - 10:04 p.m.

A man was injured in a crash on a motorcycle and later died at the hospital.
Officials identify man killed in Richfield crash involving ATV

Officials identify man killed in Richfield crash involving ATV

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted April 26 - 2:58 p.m.

The Department of Public Safety has identified the 54-year-old ATV driver who was killed in a collision with another vehicle on Monday in Richfield.
Duchesne County asking public to help identify woman whose remains were found 21 years ago

Duchesne County asking public to help identify woman whose remains were found 21 years ago

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted April 24 - 6:05 p.m.

The Duchesne County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in identifying the remains of a woman whose skull was found on a fence post 21 years ago.
Fire destroys chicken barn at Oakdell Egg Farms in Cache County

Fire destroys chicken barn at Oakdell Egg Farms in Cache County

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted April 23 - 10:25 p.m.

A barn at a large egg farm in Cache County burned down Tuesday evening.
Provo aiming to clean up Utah Lake with state-of-the-art wastewater treatment facility

Provo aiming to clean up Utah Lake with state-of-the-art wastewater treatment facility

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted April 23 - 12:00 p.m.

A new secondary process wastewater treatment plant is being built in Provo to hopefully help clean up Utah Lake.
ATV driver killed in Richfield collision

ATV driver killed in Richfield collision

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted April 22 - 7:05 p.m.

A man was killed Monday afternoon when the utility terrain vehicle was driving was hit by a car in Richfield.
Man on electric scooter hit and killed in Salt Lake City

Man on electric scooter hit and killed in Salt Lake City

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted April 22 - 10:59 a.m.

Salt Lake police are investigating a crash that resulted in the death of a man riding an electric scooter on Sunday night.
'The little museum that could': Springville Museum of Art celebrates 100th salon

'The little museum that could': Springville Museum of Art celebrates 100th salon

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted April 21 - 4:17 p.m.

The Springville Museum of Art is celebrating its 100th annual Spring Salon with a new exhibition highlighting the history of art in the city.
Saratoga Springs planning for walkable, 'heart of community' downtown area

Saratoga Springs planning for walkable, 'heart of community' downtown area

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted April 20 - 10:02 a.m.

Saratoga Springs city officials released an updated plan for a downtown area that would be "highly walkable" and become the "heart" of the community.
Authorities identify man struck, killed by TRAX train at Millcreek Station

Authorities identify man struck, killed by TRAX train at Millcreek Station

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted April 19 - 4:47 p.m.

The Utah Transit Authority has identified a man who died at a hospital after getting struck by a TRAX train in South Salt Lake on Thursday night.
Coca-Cola ad made by BYU students wins film competition, will screen at theaters

Coca-Cola ad made by BYU students wins film competition, will screen at theaters

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted April 19 - 3:01 p.m.

An ad for Coca-Cola made by BYU students may be showing at your local movie theater sometime soon.
Driver killed in double-semitruck collision in Summit County

Driver killed in double-semitruck collision in Summit County

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted April 17 - 6:10 p.m.

One person was killed in a double-semitruck collision on I-80 in Summit County on Wednesday.
Video: Provo police searching for driver whose car flew through air, damaging 2 cars

Video: Provo police searching for driver whose car flew through air, damaging 2 cars

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted April 16 - 8:03 p.m.

Video shows a car crashing into two other vehicles in front of a home near 130 E. 500 North in Provo on April 7.
Utah researchers collect samples to map spread of respiratory illness through dirt, dust

Utah researchers collect samples to map spread of respiratory illness through dirt, dust

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted April 15 - 9:38 p.m.

A team of University of Utah researchers are studying a fungal respiratory infection being spread by the soil and dust in Utah.
Herriman teen blazing her way through barbecue competitions

Herriman teen blazing her way through barbecue competitions

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted April 15 - 5:32 p.m.

A Herriman teen is on her way to earning the title of "grill master" as she blazes her way through national grilling competitions.
Tooele ballet academy students to perform new ballet with music written for them

Tooele ballet academy students to perform new ballet with music written for them

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted April 14 - 3:39 p.m.

Ballets typically include classic fairytales like "Cinderella," "Swan Lake" or "Sleeping Beauty," but the Tooele Valley Academy of Dance is preparing to perform its own, new ballet, inspired by a lesser-known Portuguese fairytale.