Mike Headrick
Planning a move? Here’s what you need to know before you hire a broker
When you search for a moving company online, you’ll likely connect with a broker. So, what are they? And what are the benefits and risks of using one?2 years ago
Punched. Kicked. Spit on. Assaults on the rise against Utah health care workers
Health care workers – touted as the heroes of the pandemic – have not just taken a mental beating, but a physical one.2 years ago
Lawmakers received hundreds of emails in support of the independent redistricting commission. Why didn’t they listen?
Hundreds of emails obtained by the Deseret News and KSL Investigates team show an outpouring of disapproval from constituents to lawmakers regarding the recent, highly controversial redistricting process.2 years ago
Dog’s death at Utah training program prompts calls for state oversight
Their dog died after two days at a training program. Now, a Utah couple says the state should set and enforce standards for the pet care industry.3 years ago
COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy: Does the data support concerns about side effects?
While 71% of Utahns age 12+ have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, worries about side effects have stopped thousands from getting the shot. KSL Investigator Mike Headrick digs into the data to provide you with the best information around serious vaccine reactions.3 years ago
Big trucks, rattled nerves: Marmalade residents at odds with late night truck traffic
Big, noisy trucks rambling through have Marmalade residents up in the night. Is it legal for certain trucks to drive through the neighborhood at all hours? KSL's Mike Headrick investigates.3 years ago
Redistricting Data in Hand, Utah Has Short Timeline to Redraw Maps
Utah’s population data was supposed to drop in the spring. Now, Utah’s Independent Redistricting Commission has just a few months to redraw the state’s political boundaries. Mike Headrick explores the process and why your input is vital.3 years ago
KSL Investigates ‘Unbearable’ Street Noise, Lack Of Enforcement
Ear-splitting engines have been making life miserable for some Salt Lake City residents. After the KSL Investigators started asking if all that noise is legal, police now say they’re planning to do something about it.3 years ago
Elder Rasband Shares Importance Of This Year’s Pioneer Day Celebration In Utah
For many Utahns, watching or participating in the Days of '47 Parade is a tradition that dates back several generations.3 years ago
KSL Investigates: Crime On Rise, But Jail Population Slow To Return
Nearly 1,000 inmates were released from the Salt Lake County Jail during the pandemic, but the KSL Investigators found jail numbers are still low, despite rising crime. Who’s in, who’s out, and how are these releases impacting police and the communities they serve?3 years ago
KSL Investigators Goes Undercover To Check Compliance As Catalytic Converter Thefts Skyrocket
Catalytic converter thefts have spiked 600% since 2018 in Utah. It’s a two-minute crime that can cost you thousands. Is enough being done to stop it?3 years ago
Utah Teen Blocks Shots In The Pool, Adversity On Dry Ground
A Utah high school senior has made a name for himself as one of the best water polo goalies in the state, but he really turns heads when he climbs out of the pool and unfolds a white cane.3 years ago
Out-of-State Plates: KSL Investigates Trucking Trend Driving Revenue To Idaho
They’re hard to miss driving on Utah’s highways: big rigs with Utah plates on the front and Idaho plates on the trailer. KSL Investigators reveal why so many trucks are jumping the border to license, and how much money Utah is losing out on.3 years ago
KSL Investigates: Vital Tool Helping Fight Future Wildfires
Utah’s 2021 wildfire season has arrived, several weeks early. With severe drought encompassing all the state, KSL Investigators look at how past blazes are helping fire crews battle future fires.3 years ago
New Federal Rule Opens Social Media to Debt Collectors
A federal agency has issued a new rule that would allow debt collectors to contact people not just by phone but through texts, emails, and even social media.3 years ago
Utah First To Test Technology That Logs Every Shot Fired By Police
Utah lawmakers earmarked funds to help pay for new technology that could change the way officer-involved shootings are investigated. Here’s how it works.3 years ago
Police Organization Weighs Lawsuit After Rate Hikes For Off-Duty Officer Jobs
Many West Valley City businesses have relied on off-duty police for security for years. The KSL Investigators learned rate hikes have left some scrambling for other solutions, and officers out of these side gigs. The city says recent changes are ultimately a good thing.3 years ago
KSL Investigates: Utah Minorities Lag Behind In COVID-19 Vaccinations
Utah’s minority communities have been hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic, with higher case counts and deaths. Vaccines will help curb those trends, but getting shots in arms comes with barriers that many organizations are trying to help overcome.3 years ago
KSL Investigates Bill Mandating Statewide Standards, Reporting Of Police Use Of Force
The KSL Investigators discovered Utah is missing some crucial data lawmakers need as they weigh a number of policy decisions. A proposed bill aims to change that – but does it go far enough?3 years ago
Utah’s Extremists: KSL Investigates Efforts To Find & Stop Them Before They Strike
Domestic terrorism is a greater threat to the United States than international terrorism, according to the FBI and Department of Homeland Security. Here is how law enforcement is keeping tabs on Utah’s extremists.3 years ago
State Mask Enforcement For Businesses Issues Nearly $50K In Fines
Two months into the statewide mask mandate, KSL Investigators look at how many complaints have come in about employees not masking up in Utah’s businesses, and how many have resulted in fines.3 years ago
KSL Investigates: Handful Of Businesses Refuse COVID-Related Inspections
Since the statewide mask mandate was issued in November, KSL Investigators found some businesses refusing to let inspectors in who are acting on employee masking complaints.3 years ago
KSL Investigates Vaccines By The Numbers: When Will Enough Utahns Be Protected?
As of Jan. 20, 0.5% of Utahns have received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. The KSL Investigators took the vaccination rates to Gov. Cox to talk about the hurdles slowing down the vaccine rollout and what’s next to get more shots in arms.3 years ago
