Cassidy Wixom
Driver narrowly escapes collision after vehicle gets pushed onto train tracks in Layton
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 4 - 3:46 p.m.
A driver narrowly escaped getting hit by a train after their car was rear-ended and pushed onto train tracks in Layton Tuesday.
Police investigate 'domestic' incident in West Point that injured father and son
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 4 - 3:29 p.m.
The Davis County Sheriff's Office is investigating an incident in West Point that left a father and son injured Monday evening.
Officials identify Wyoming snowmobiler killed in avalanche east of Huntsville
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 4 - 3:27 p.m.
Officials identified the Wyoming man who died after getting caught in an avalanche in the Monte Cristo area Monday evening.
Violent gang member arrested in 2016 killing in Kearns
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 4 - 9:12 a.m.
Police announced Monday that a documented gang member with a violent history was arrested in the 2016 shooting death of a 24-year-old man in Kearns.
Utah's largest literacy event debuts next month, aiming to inspire a love of reading in children
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 1 - 3:01 p.m.
Readers, writers and literacy enthusiasts of all ages and backgrounds can find community with other word lovers at the state's newest literacy conference.
Multi-vehicle crash causes significant delays on northbound I-15 in Orem
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 31 - 3:19 p.m.
A multi-vehicle crash is causing significant slowdowns on northbound I-15 in Orem Friday afternoon.
You have to be kitten me: Best Friends Animal Society cuts ties with Provo after cat fight
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 31 - 10:03 a.m.
Best Friends Animal Society rescinded its offer to fund a cat neutering program in Provo, claiming the city caused delays in moving the program forward.
North Salt Lake man dies in Nevada vehicle rollover
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 30 - 6:01 p.m.
A man from North Salt Lake was identified Wednesday as the driver killed in a deadly vehicle rollover in Nevada earlier this week.
'Beyond our boundaries': Provo mayor focuses on lifting others in State of the City address
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 29 - 9:23 p.m.
The Provo mayor emphasized the city's high quality of life and encouraged citizens to impact others "beyond our boundaries" in the annual State of the City address on Wednesday.
A night to show off Salt Lake City: Free art appreciation event to close Sundance Film Festival
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 29 - 6:34 p.m.
A new free event on the closing night of the Sundance Film Festival is meant to celebrate all types of art in Salt Lake City.
Police arrest 16-year-old boy for investigation of arson in Ogden structure fire
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 28 - 6:37 p.m.
Officers arrested a 16-year-old boy for investigation of arson related to a weekend fire that destroyed a structure in Ogden.
9th grader who died after falling through ice in Ogden pond is identified
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 28 - 3:17 p.m.
Two teenagers were taken to the hospital after falling through the ice at a pond in Ogden. A South Ogden Junior High student died after spending more than two hours in the water, according to a family member.
Utah Pizza Hut manager gets $1,200 surprise tip from Post Malone
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 28 - 10:02 a.m.
A 20-year-old Pizza Hut manager in Cottonwood Heights wasn't expecting to be starstruck when he prepared to open the restaurant Saturday.
Garfield County Commission decides against renaming highway after Trump
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 27 - 9:48 p.m.
The Garfield County Commission has voted against adding President Donald Trump's name to a local scenic highway.
Tooele city aims to bring people together through painted buffaloes
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 27 - 7:48 a.m.
Lots of things can bring people together, but the city of Tooele is taking a different approach with painted buffalo statues.
BYU engineers use origami techniques to develop foldable space antennas
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 26 - 10:18 a.m.
After five years of research and several hours spent folding paper, BYU professors are presenting origami-inspired technology to NASA and the U.S. Air Force.
BYU engineers develop heavy-lifting, helpful humanoid robot
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 24 - 6:02 p.m.
Although the world might not ever have super soldiers like Captain America, engineers at BYU are building robots that could rival Steve Rogers' strength.
Utah likely to join national opioid settlement agreement with Purdue Pharma
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 23 - 8:54 p.m.
Utah is expected to join a settlement with Purdue Pharma, makers of OxyContin, that will resolve thousands of lawsuits alleging that the pain medication caused a widespread opioid crisis.
Have You Seen This? Snowball fight erupts on snowy New Orleans street
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 23 - 4:02 p.m.
While Utah supposedly has the greatest snow on earth, Mother Nature has been spreading the precious white fluff to brand new areas this week.
Eagle Mountain pauses discussion on allowing nuclear reactors
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 21 - 11:21 p.m.
The Eagle Mountain City Council decided Tuesday not to act yet on code amendments allowing for nuclear plants and other energy production projects in the city.
Police: Man arrested after Salt Lake stabbing left 1 in critical condition
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 17 - 9:24 p.m.
Police arrested a man who is accused of stabbing another man so severely his intestines were visible.
Lehi student wins national recognition for ceramic creations
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 5 - 10:31 a.m.
A Juan Diego Catholic High School senior has made history with her innovative ceramic creations.
Zambonis, classic cars, parafencing: Remembering Millcreek's friend to all
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 4 - 3:03 p.m.
The family and friends of a Millcreek man are remembering him as a Zamboni driver, classic car lover, parafencer enthusiast and a friend to everyone he met.
Police arrest Duchesne prisoner who escaped during transport in October
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 3 - 10:32 p.m.
A Duchesne County inmate who has been on the run since October has been located and arrested Thursday.
