Ashton Edwards
News DirectorAshton Edwards jumped at the chance to join the KPCW team in 2022. She has been telling stories for a living for about a decade with stints in Oklahoma City, Salt Lake City, St. Louis and now Park City.
Along this journey Ashton has picked up some hardware including national and regional Emmy awards and Association of Broadcasters awards.
In her free time she and her husband, KUTV meteorologist Chase Thomason, enjoy hiking with their French Bulldog, Francis. Ashton tries to read a book a week and the couple travels any time they can get away.
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Additional lane closures are coming to U.S. 40 and I-84 bridges in Summit and Wasatch counties this week.
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Memorial Day weekend is when summer travel takes off at the Salt Lake City International Airport. The staff have a few tips to help ease travelers' journeys from security to their seats.
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It's that time of year when baby animals are being born. Utah's Division of Wildlife Resources wants to remind the public to leave baby deer and elk alone if encountered while hiking or camping.
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A few fisheries across the state will see improvements during the 2023/24 season including one in Wasatch County.
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Cougars, mountain lions, pumas; these elusive predators can be found throughout Utah. Cougar attacks are rare in the U.S. but if you do happen to encounter one of these cats, there are a few simple steps you can take to keep yourself safe.
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The Utah Avalanche Center has extended the avalanche warning for the mountains and foothills of northern Utah through Thursday.
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Got snow? Of course you do! We want to see what it's like in your area. Send your snow pics to news@kpcw.org.
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The Division of Wildlife Resources is closing 24 areas this month to protect wintering deer and big game.
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Heavy mountain snow is expected in waves through Friday before the latest storm moves out of the area.
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Terry Sanderson—who originally sued Paltrow—may also testify, a day later than expected. His attorneys have been building their case over the last few days, arguing medical records prove Sanderson was hit by Paltrow, resulting in new mental and physical ailments.