Jeff Caplan’s Afternoon News

Earth recorded its hottest day on record on Monday with a global average temperature of 62 degrees....
Mark Jones

Earth hit its hottest day on record Monday, expert weighs in

Earth recorded the hottest day on record on Monday with a global average temperature of 62 degrees. One expert says there are reasons to be concerned.
1 year ago
firework restrictions...
Mark Jones

Communities are switching from fireworks to drone shows

Communities all across the country are switching from fireworks to drone shows.
1 year ago
Monday evening's severe thunderstorm did damage to this home in Riverdale. Photo credit: Alan Murph...
Mark Jones

From heat to thunderstorms, Monday was active for Utah weather

On Monday, Utah weather went from triple digits in Salt Lake City to severe thunderstorms with wind speeds of up to 70 miles per hour.
1 year ago
Drivers in parts of Salt Lake and Tooele counties could be facing some winter driving conditions du...
Mark Jones

It’s about to get a whole lot warmer in Utah

Utah is about to get warmer. The National Weather Service says Salt Lake City should receive its first 100-degree day on Monday.
1 year ago
Left to right: Scott Hatfield, Greg Hughes, Becky Edwards, Jordan Hess, Kathleen Anderson, Scott Re...
Mark Jones

Delta, Utah set to host Saturday’s Utah Republican Convention

The Utah Republican Convention that will be held Saturday at Delta High School. The convention will help determine the GOP nominee in the race for the 2nd Congressional District seat.
1 year ago
elder abuse...
Devin Oldroyd

Do you know the signs of elder abuse?

Elder abuse is on the rise in Utah. Experts say people report thousands of cases each year. Do you know the signs?
1 year ago
calls on Sen. Mitt Romney as Harvard's President...
Mark Jones

Sen. Mitt Romney losing support? One expert says not so fast

SALT LAKE CITY — Some are doubting the results of a new Deseret News-Hinckley Institute of Politics Poll that shows Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah losing support in Utah. The poll shows Romney’s approval rating is down 11 points since March, with 49% of Utah voters saying they disapprove of his job performance and 41% saying […]
1 year ago
Before Salt Lake City could secure the 2034 Olympic games, they had to make a last-minute agreement...
Devin Oldroyd

Completed host questionnaire brings Utah closer to hosting another Olympics

This questionnaire is a requirement from the International Olympic Committee. So, what kind of questions does it ask?
1 year ago
red flag warning Uinta Basin...
Devin Oldroyd

Despite wet spring, Utah not completely in the clear for wildfires

SALT LAKE CITY — Despite the extremely wet winter and spring that’s hit the Beehive State, we’re still not completely safe from wildfires this summer. North Tooele Fire District spokesperson Jon Smith joined Jeff Caplan’s Afternoon News to give Utahns an idea of what to expect this summer. “We’re going to see a lot of […]
1 year ago
lori vallow daybell pictured, she faces murder charges in arizona...
Mark Jones

Legal expert shares thoughts on closing arguments of Vallow Daybell trial

According to KSL Legal Expert Greg Skordas, the prosecution had one piece of evidence against Vallow Daybell that was particularly compelling.
1 year ago
The American Red Cross is working right now to help Logan residents after a trailer park flooded. ...
Mark Jones

Flooding: Eubank says the state is OK for now, still has a ways to go

KSL-TV meteorologist Kevin Eubank joins Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News to disuss where things stand at the moment regarding state flooding.
1 year ago
field sobriety test...
Devin Oldroyd

Can police prove a DUI without a chemical sobriety test?

Can police prove a DUI without a chemical sobriety test? According to KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas, yes. He tells us how police go about doing this.
1 year ago
The American Red Cross is working right now to help Logan residents after a trailer park flooded. ...
Mark Jones

Warmer temperatures bring added concern over flooding

A BYU professor joins Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News to talk about the risk of additional flooding from the recent warmer temperatures.
1 year ago
calls on Sen. Mitt Romney as Harvard's President...
Mark Jones

Romney grills Homeland Security over southern border

Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) grilled the Homeland Security Department during a hearing on Tuesday.
1 year ago
Flooding caused evacuations in the area of the Jacob City Fire burn scar. Photo courtesy of Stockto...
Devin Oldroyd

How burn scars contribute to flooding

A contributing factor to where water flows is the burn scars in the mountains. Tooele County Emergency Services Director Bucky Whitehouse joined Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News Thursday to shed some light on what this means as snow melts and water flows.
1 year ago
Flooding in Kaysville Wednesday morning created a sinkhole in one neighborhood. A city official joi...
Mark Jones

Kaysville official provides update on flooding in Orchard Ridge

The public works director for Kaysville joined Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News Thursday to provide an update on the flooding that took place there on Wednesday.
1 year ago
Park city trees...
Mark Jones

Allergy season is delayed by winter season, but it’s still coming

Now that the winter season appears to be in the rearview mirror, allergy season, while delayed, is quickly approaching.
1 year ago
Gov. Spencer J. Cox and community advocate Pamela Atkinson chat in the donation center at the Geral...
Devin Oldroyd

Gov. Cox calls for Utahns to donate to Pamela Atkinson Homeless Trust Fund

Gov. Spencer Cox is asking for the public to help Utahns experiencing homelessness by donating "a few dollars" to the Pamela Atkinson Homeless Trust Fund.
1 year ago
Schools in the Cache County School District are on a 2-hour delayed start on Tuesday, Jan. 31, due ...
Mark Jones

Putting the wraps on the winter season, welcoming warmer weather

With warmer temperatures expected in time for Easter, Utah's prolonged winter season may finally be coming to an end. Kevin Eubank and Jeff Caplan discuss it.
1 year ago
FILE - This July 23, 2008 file image made available by NASA shows the planet Saturn, as seen from t...
Devin Oldroyd

Five-planet alignment may be visible in Tuesday night’s sky

If the sky is clear, a rare five-planet alignment will be visible in Tuesday night's sky.
1 year ago
Cedar City rockslide...
Mark Jones

As spring runoff begins, UHP says to expect more rockslides

The Utah Highway Patrol says additional rockslides could occur around the state in the coming weeks as snow begins to melt.
1 year ago
Water levels at some reservoirs in Washington County have spilled over onto roads. Photo credit: Wa...
Mark Jones

Water levels on the rise in southern Utah, some reservoirs overflowing

Water levels are on the rise in Washington County, creating the possibility for flooding.
1 year ago
Utah capitol -- Utah lawmakers are tackling the high costs of adoption, proposing changes that coul...
Mark Jones

Party leaders react to revised bill limiting access to abortions

The Utah Senate passed a bill Thursday that would prevent health clinics from performing abortions starting next year.
2 years ago
A car driving on snowy road...
Devin Oldroyd

Not brushing snow off your car is a safety hazard, according to Utah Highway Patrol

Sgt. Cameron Roden with Utah Highway Patrol Joins Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News saying not brushing the snow off your car could be dangerous.
2 years ago