Matt Rascon

Matt Rascon

Another week, another storm, another expected messy commute

Another week, another storm, another expected messy commute

Matt Rascon, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 3 - 6:18 a.m.

Plow drivers were expected to have their hands full at the start of another week Saturday, as another storm barrels toward the state.
Homeless get help, hope from SLC event that includes makeshift courtroom

Homeless get help, hope from SLC event that includes makeshift courtroom

Matt Rascon, KSL-TV  |  Posted March 24 - 10:29 p.m.

Hundreds of homeless people gathered at the Salt Palace Friday to connect with services — including a makeshift courtroom — that could help get them off the streets.
Utah's tech industry reacts to Silicon Valley Bank's failure, government help

Utah's tech industry reacts to Silicon Valley Bank's failure, government help

Matt Rascon, KSL-TV  |  Posted March 16 - 7:33 p.m.

As state, federal and tech industry leaders scrambled to find a solution over the weekend, many founders and CEOs wondered whether they would be able to pay their employees after Silicon Valley Bank failed.
Utah avalanche forecasters warn of roof avalanches

Utah avalanche forecasters warn of roof avalanches

Matt Rascon, KSL-TV  |  Posted March 10 - 1:06 p.m.

Avalanche forecasters warned about an increased risk of roof avalanches Thursday, ahead of a storm that was expected to bring warmer temperatures, strong winds and rain to Utah.
Thrift shop to sell hundreds of items of vintage NBA gear for All-Star Weekend in SLC

Thrift shop to sell hundreds of items of vintage NBA gear for All-Star Weekend in SLC

Matt Rascon, KSL-TV  |  Posted Feb. 14 - 10:49 a.m.

A Provo vintage and sportswear shop picked up and moved most of its merchandise to Salt Lake City Monday, bringing them one step closer in its yearslong journey to the NBA All-Stars.
Local businesses prepare for boost from NBA All-Star events

Local businesses prepare for boost from NBA All-Star events

Matt Rascon, KSL-TV  |  Posted Feb. 12 - 11:51 a.m.

If you've been in downtown Salt Lake City recently, it's hard to miss what's coming. The posted signs, the beginning of road closures, and the excitement building at businesses across downtown all point to the NBA All-Stars.
Plant is likely to blame for 19 elk deaths in Mapleton, DWR says

Plant is likely to blame for 19 elk deaths in Mapleton, DWR says

Matt Rascon, KSL-TV  |  Posted Jan. 31 - 11:28 a.m.

A certain plant is likely to blame for the deaths of 19 elk found in Mapleton over the span of a week, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources said Monday.
One week later, Enoch finds healing through helping

One week later, Enoch finds healing through helping

Matt Rascon, KSL-TV  |  Posted Jan. 11 - 10:01 p.m.

One week after a family was shot and killed, an Enoch City official said the community is finding healing by helping one another.
Rocky Mountain substations damaged; copper wire stolen

Rocky Mountain substations damaged; copper wire stolen

Matt Rascon, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 16 - 9:52 a.m.

Rocky Mountain Power asked for the public's help reporting suspicious activity around its electrical substations after someone vandalized three stations in the Sandy area.
Some Utah police agencies find success on TikTok amid state bans

Some Utah police agencies find success on TikTok amid state bans

Matt Rascon, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 15 - 8:03 a.m.

The Salt Lake City Police Department says it's found success reaching out to the community through TikTok, even as Utah joins a growing list of states banning its state agencies from using the controversial app.
A few suggestions to combat holiday loneliness

A few suggestions to combat holiday loneliness

Matt Rascon, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 13 - 11:54 a.m.

The holiday season can also be a very lonely time for many Utahns. One solution: volunteer.
'Everybody started panicking': Passenger describes Utah bus crash that injured 23

'Everybody started panicking': Passenger describes Utah bus crash that injured 23

Matt Rascon, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 12 - 8:11 p.m.

Nearly two dozen people were injured, including one person who suffered "life-threatening injuries," when a bus crashed on I-84 near Tremonton early Monday, according to authorities.
Granite District student in custody; parents called out after social media threat

Granite District student in custody; parents called out after social media threat

Matt Rascon, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 17 - 9:11 a.m.

A student was in police custody facing school discipline and potential criminal charges Wednesday after a social media threat surfaced targeting three schools in the Granite School District.
'Everybody's excited' about Utah's early snow. But will travel be an issue this season?

'Everybody's excited' about Utah's early snow. But will travel be an issue this season?

Matt Rascon, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 7:02 p.m.

Utah's ski resorts are thrilled to open early, especially after delays this time last year. However, travel could be a problem for many resorts this winter.
Utah sees booked appointments, uptick in respiratory viruses

Utah sees booked appointments, uptick in respiratory viruses

Matt Rascon, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 12 - 7:44 p.m.

The country is experiencing a resurgence of respiratory viruses that aren't COVID-19, and hospitals and doctors say they're seeing it every day in Utah.
Demolition begins, businesses still closed weeks after Sugar House fire

Demolition begins, businesses still closed weeks after Sugar House fire

Matt Rascon, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 11 - 1:04 p.m.

Crews have begun demolishing the remains of the Sugar House apartment building destroyed by a fire more than two weeks ago.
Cause of house fire and explosion in West Jordan still unknown

Cause of house fire and explosion in West Jordan still unknown

Matt Rascon, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 4 - 8:11 p.m.

Investigators were still working to determine the cause of a house fire Friday, one day after an explosion and flames destroyed a home and damaged another in West Jordan.
Hundreds line up at Millcreek restaurant closing because of staff shortage

Hundreds line up at Millcreek restaurant closing because of staff shortage

Matt Rascon, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 4 - 9:55 a.m.

Hundreds of customers lined up outside of Hector's Mexican Food on Thursday to show their support for a restaurant that's closing after 27 years in Millcreek.
Hill AFB expansion is part of updating US nuclear defense

Hill AFB expansion is part of updating US nuclear defense

Matt Rascon, KSL-TV  |  Posted Oct. 20 - 10:14 a.m.

A federally funded nonprofit announced it has expanded its presence at Hill Air Force Base Wednesday in an ongoing effort to update the country's nuclear missile program to keep up with the programs in other countries like China and Russia.
Hill AFB expansion is part of updating US nuclear defense

Hill AFB expansion is part of updating US nuclear defense

Matt Rascon, KSL-TV  |  Posted Oct. 20 - 10:09 a.m.

A federally funded non-profit announced it had expanded its presence at Hill Air Force Base Wednesday in an ongoing effort to update the country's nuclear missile program to keep up with the programs in other countries like China and Russia.
Utah man delivers thousands of 'heart rocks' to Uvalde

Utah man delivers thousands of 'heart rocks' to Uvalde

Matt Rascon, KSL-TV  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 3:10 p.m.

A man from Utah County delivered thousands of hand-carved rocks to the people of Uvalde, Texas, this week, more than four months after a shooting at an elementary school rocked the community and the nation.
UHP cracks down on unsafe drivers along I-15

UHP cracks down on unsafe drivers along I-15

Matt Rascon, KSL-TV  |  Posted Sept. 28 - 10:12 p.m.

Utah Highway Patrol troopers were out in force Wednesday, to remind drivers to slow down along a stretch of I-15 known for its speeding.
Why court proceedings in Aaron Lowe murder case were postponed 9 times

Why court proceedings in Aaron Lowe murder case were postponed 9 times

Matt Rascon, KSL-TV  |  Posted Sept. 26 - 10:22 p.m.

One year after the death of University of Utah football player Aaron Lowe, prosecutors continue to pour over digital evidence and the case against his accused killer continues to get pushed back in court.
New stained-glass window shows Lehi won't forget its fallen officer

New stained-glass window shows Lehi won't forget its fallen officer

Matt Rascon, KSL-TV  |  Posted Sept. 24 - 8:19 a.m.

A new stained-glass window at Lehi City's public safety building honors the legacy of the police department and its only officer killed in the line of duty.
What caused the weekend fire that damaged 10 cars in UVU parking lot?

What caused the weekend fire that damaged 10 cars in UVU parking lot?

Matt Rascon, KSL-TV  |  Posted Sept. 21 - 7:20 a.m.

Fire investigators determined an engine malfunction was to blame in a fire that destroyed three cars and damaged several others in a parking lot at the Utah Valley University campus over the weekend.