Katie Workman
Debate league for refugees offers scholarships, pathways to higher education
Katie Workman for KSL.com | Posted Feb. 19 - 7:02 p.m.
The University of Utah John R. Park Debate Society partners with the Utah Refugee Center to provide a speech and debate class for adolescent and young adult refugees. The program offers a critical opportunity for refugees to build communication skills — and prepare for university education.
Kevin Costner to open new film studio in St. George, mayor announces
Katie Workman for KSL.com | Posted Feb. 13 - 7:24 p.m.
Kevin Costner is opening a film studio in St. George, Utah Tech University is opening another campus, and a tech hub that is expected to input $3.24 billion into the local economy are all in the planning or construction stages in southern Utah.
Without control tower funding, officials say St. George Airport could become safety hazard
Katie Workman for KSL.com | Posted Jan. 21 - 7:03 p.m.
The regional airport in St. George is petitioning the state Legislature for funding for an air control tower. Without it, officials say the airport risks safety hazards.
Census data shows who is moving to Utah and why
Katie Workman for KSL.com | Posted Jan. 17 - 6:18 a.m.
KSL.com spoke to various demographers and people who moved to Utah to answer the question: Who is moving to Utah, and why?
PGA Tour, REI and lots of construction: What's coming to southern Utah
Katie Workman for KSL.com | Posted Jan. 13 - 11:36 a.m.
Resorts, coffee shops, highway expansion projects, major tech centers and more: Here's the highlights of what's coming to southern Utah.
Family-friendly races take over St. George this weekend
Katie Workman for KSL.com | Posted Jan. 10 - 8:03 p.m.
The Virgin River Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and Fun Run are happening in southern Utah this weekend.
Southern Utah hot air balloon festival makes grieving family's dream come true
Katie Workman for KSL.com | Posted Jan. 10 - 7:37 a.m.
Southern Utah is rallying around a grieving family and giving them a dream come true at this weekend's hot air balloon festival.
Despite growth, southern Utah used less water last year
Katie Workman for KSL.com | Posted Jan. 8 - 5:01 p.m.
Despite sustained growth in southern Utah, the region used less water in 2023 than in 2022, the Washington County Water Conservancy District told KSL.com Monday.
Utah sees one of the largest 20-year shifts toward blue among voters, BYU professor says
Katie Workman for KSL.com | Posted Jan. 7 - 7:14 p.m.
Utah ranked fourth in the nation for states with the largest political shift leftward between 2000 and 2020, according to research by a Brigham Young University sociologist.
Saving Joshua trees: Utah program discovers successful method
Katie Workman for KSL.com | Posted Dec. 31 - 3:02 p.m.
Just 20% of planted baby Joshua trees survive, according to recent reports. But a Utah nonprofit is seeing upwards of 80% surviving through its unique volunteer program.
How the University of Utah ended up hosting the 2024 presidential debate
Katie Workman for KSL.com | Posted Dec. 30 - 9:04 p.m.
The University of Utah first submitted a bid for a presidential debate in March 2019. Now, for 2024, it finally won the honor. Here's how it was done.
St. George Marathon brings $10.4M economic boon, study says
Katie Workman for KSL.com | Posted Dec. 22 - 6:18 a.m.
A study conducted by Utah Tech University's business college estimates the 2023 St. George Marathon brought over $10 million into the economy in southern Utah.
New southern Utah water park will use public water system — lawsuit is brewing
Katie Workman for KSL.com | Posted Dec. 12 - 10:02 a.m.
A southern Utah water park initially planned to use its own water. Now, the Zion Utah Jellystone Park developer plans to sue the water district over water quality laws.
Intermountain Health study offering free genetic testing will end this month
Katie Workman for KSL.com | Posted Dec. 11 - 5:56 p.m.
December is the last chance for interested patients to enroll in genetic testing free of charge through Intermountain Health.
Utah cities have cheapest excessive-use water rates of all surrounding states
Katie Workman for KSL.com | Posted Dec. 11 - 12:00 p.m.
If homes across nine cities in the American West used four times more water than average, St. George residents would still pay the least.
Utah water conservation officers talk about easy ways to save water and money
Katie Workman for KSL.com | Posted Dec. 5 - 6:18 a.m.
KSL.com talked to the water officials across Utah to help you save water and money this time of year.
'The secret is out': Is the California exodus changing Utah's political landscape?
Katie Workman for KSL.com | Posted Dec. 4 - 8:04 a.m.
Utah is changing politically, but it's not California voters driving the change.
Here's what's behind the exodus of Californians coming to Utah
Katie Workman for KSL.com | Posted Dec. 3 - 12:08 p.m.
Migration is now the primary driver of Utah's population growth, and California is the No. 1 state people are arriving from.
Comparing Utah's water use against other states is unfair representation, experts say
Katie Workman for KSL.com | Posted Nov. 30 - 7:00 p.m.
Local and national outlets have reported St. George has the worst water usage in the country, however, the metric they used was apparently flawed, water experts say.
Fugitive with $500,000 arrest warrant apprehended in Vernal
Katie Workman for KSL.com | Posted April 30 - 9:22 a.m.
A fugitive from Colorado with a $500,000 arrest warrant was apprehended in Vernal on Friday, authorities say.
2 cycling California brothers hit, killed in southern Utah
Katie Workman for KSL.com | Posted April 9 - 7:19 p.m.
Two California brothers in southern Utah to compete in a bike race died Saturday when their bicycles were struck by a car.
Victim identified in fatal hit-and-run in Salt Lake City
Katie Workman for KSL.com | Posted April 3 - 3:20 p.m.
Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash in Salt Lake City on Saturday.
2 dead, 3 injured in rollover crash in Box Elder County
Katie Workman for KSL.com | Posted April 2 - 9:14 p.m.
Two people are dead and three are injured following a rollover crash in Box Elder County on Friday night, authorities said.
How do I consume news ethically? University of Utah asks experts
Katie Workman for KSL.com | Posted Feb. 22 - 12:27 p.m.
A public debate was held at the University of Utah last week, with experts weighing in on understanding the ethics of journalism and media.
