Shara Park, Author at KSLTV.com

Wednesday’s Child: 7-year-old Ptolemy has a beautiful mind and a big heart

Like many boys his age, Ptolemy loves loud toys, games, and music. But how he enjoys them is unique to him. Ptolemy is autistic.

6 months ago

Family of Isabelle Parr celebrates her life on the anniversary of her death

A Holladay family is offering forgiveness to the driver of a hit and run accident that took the life of UVU student Isabelle Parr.

6 months ago

Whether by air or roads, travel this Thanksgiving will be busy

At Salt Lake City International Airport, holiday travel is in full swing, with peak travel on Tuesday and Wednesday.

6 months ago

Salt Lake police investigating damage to vehicles, businesses in Capitol Hill area

Salt Lake City police are investigating more than a dozen vehicles shot by a BB gun overnight in the Capitol Hill neighborhood.

6 months ago

President M. Russell Ballard’s humanitarian service will always be remembered by his friends

As Utahns reflect on the life and service of President M. Russell Ballard, who passed away Sunday night at the age of 95, his humanitarian service, and his efforts towards building interfaith relationships is something homeless advocate Pamela Atkinson says she’ll always cherish about her dear friend.

6 months ago

Wednesday’s Child: Three sisters looking for a family to keep them together

Sisters Joline, Alex, and Aniyah are looking for a family that will allow them to stay together. They are featured as this week's Wednesday's Child.

6 months ago

Police will be out in full force on Halloween to keep everyone safe

Law enforcement will be out in full force on Halloween to keep everyone safe.

7 months ago

Mother, child hospitalized after being hit by a car in Stansbury Park

Parents in Stansbury Park are frustrated and pleading for help from county leaders after a mother and her 11-year-old child were hit in a crosswalk Monday.

7 months ago

‘Pure and utter heartbreak’: Utahn worries for family, friends in Maine after mass shootings

Utah families with connections to Lewiston, Maine are feeling devastated by Wednesday’s mass shooting that left 18 dead and 13 others injured.

7 months ago

Wednesday’s Child: Siblings looking for a family to keep all four together

At the Visual Art Institute in South Salt Lake, siblings Aiden, Gabby, Jenessa, and Damian gathered at a table for a private art session taught by Art Director Bruce Robertson.

7 months ago

SLC schools begin ‘soft launch’ of metal detector

Students and staff at four schools in the Salt Lake City School District were welcomed back from fall break with new weapons detectors and security officers.

7 months ago

University of Utah surgeons reattach man’s jaw following grizzly bear attack

Five weeks after a brutal grizzly attack tore off Rudy Noorlander’s lower jaw, the owner of Alpine Adventures is preparing to leave University of Utah Hospital and head home to Big Sky, Montana.

7 months ago

Draper on high alert after family dog is attacked by coyote

An alert for families along Draper's and Sandy’s east bench: There has been another coyote attack, this time in a family’s front yard.

7 months ago

Wednesday’s Child: 15-year-old Aiden has a passion for reptiles; looking for his forever home

15-year-old Aiden has a passion for snakes birds. He is looking for his forever home.

7 months ago

Garage fire destroys Tooele family’s Christmas decorations, traditions, tools and more

A Tooele family is urging compassion towards others in the wake of a devastating fire that destroyed years of personal belongings.