Brian Carlson
ABC4 Utah
Salt Lake City, UT, United States
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Behind the Badge: Utah family with over 100 years of police work
For over 100 years one Utah family has woven an unbroken of string of police work. Some of the cases they’ve handled received worldwide attention, and at least one its own Netflix series. → Read More
Behind the Badge: Becoming a Utah police officer, part 2
SANDY, Utah (ABC4) – Kids and college students aren’t the only ones going back to school this fall. Right now, new police officers in Utah are going through the state police academy. To better understand what it takes for cadets to pass, ABC4 News sent reporter Brian Carlson through the academy, in this edition of […] → Read More
Behind the Badge: Becoming a Utah police officer, part 1
SANDY, Utah (ABC4) – To become a police officer in Utah, new cadets must pass the state police academy. ABC4 News is giving you a rare look inside the academy, in this edition of Behind the Badge. Becoming a Utah police officer right now is a job in high demand. “This year and last year […] → Read More
Behind the Badge: Inside the new Utah State Prison
We’re now getting a look behind the scenes at the new Utah State Prison under construction in Salt Lake City. → Read More
Behind the Badge: Sniffing out crime on Capitol Hill
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) – Stopping a crime before it starts is the job of a unique team on Utah’s Capitol Hill. They’re in charge of watching over the state legislature now in session and rely on a member of the team that can really pick up the scent, in this edition of Behind The […] → Read More
Behind The Badge: Patrolling Utah’s canyons
UTAH (ABC4) – When the snow creates problems along Utah’s canyons, one police squad is always there to help. Avalanches, lost skiers, car crashes, you name it, the Unified Police Canyon Patrol Unit handles it. We take a closer look at the unit in this edition of Behind the Badge. On winter days when Utah’s […] → Read More
GENTRI- The Gentlemen Trio
(ABC4) – ABC4’s Brian Carlson sits down in an exclusive interview with singing sensation GENTRI. Before reaching millions on YouTube and now performing for massive crowds throughout the world, GENTRI (which stands for The Gentlemen Trio) had very humble beginnings. “We decided to follow the route every father has for their thirty-year-old son, we decided […] → Read More
To Hell and Back: Utah MMA fighter slams addiction to the mat
PROVO, UTAH (ABC4) – Court McGee is Utah’s only active UFC fighter. He’s known as “The Crusher.” Rising through the ranks of local competition he then punched his way onto the national stage by winning SPIKE T.V’s 11th season of the Ultimate Fighter. Now he has made several appearances in the UFC’s top-level Octagon. But […] → Read More
Behind the Badge: Six badges for one Utah man, Mike McKinney
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) – In our series Behind The Badge, ABC4 News’ introduces you to Utah police officers or firefighters who all wear a badge. It’s hard to find someone who’s worn more badges than Weber Co. firefighter Mike McKinney. Rookie firefighter Mike McKinney has done it all: a U.S. Army Ranger, Deputy Sherrif, […] → Read More
Behind the Badge: Chelsea Tugaw becomes first female search and rescue pilot
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) – A new pilot is flying the state’s emergency helicopter, unlike anyone who’s done it before. The Utah Department of Public safety has now hired its first female pilot. She’s hoping she’s the first of many to come, in this edition of Behind the Badge. Helicopter Pilot Chelsea Tugaw is taking […] → Read More
#TeamIsEverything as Utah Jazz gear up for season opener
SALT LAKE CITY (News4Utah)- The Utah Jazz season officially begins Wednesday night. → Read More
Box Office Friday reviews three new movies in theaters
10/12/2018 - Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween In the film, two friends find a book of magic that brings a ventriloquist dummy to life to cause havoc on Halloween. "Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween" is at very first a kid's halloween film. It offers up a lot of silly fun, but the movie lacks the charm and flavor of the first movie, due mostly to the fact that Jack Black doesn't appear until the… → Read More
New tariffs impacting Utah business owners
SALT LAKE CITY (News4Utah)- While the tariffs announced by President Trump are impacting local businesses, the Salt Lake City Department of Economic Development is working to help ease the concern. → Read More
New SLCC center offers new training for community
SALT LAKE CITY (News4Utah)- Salt Lake Community College opened a new center to train people looking for a job. They call it the Westpointe Workforce Training and Education Center. Not only will it help the individual students, but the city believes it will help the community. → Read More
New Spike Lee film 'Black KkKlansman' based on Utah man
LOS ANGELES (News4Utah) – Stars flocked to the red carpet for the LA-premiere of the new Spike Lee film BlacKkKlansman. → Read More
Now you can adopt a pet for free during the Save the Animals campaign
If you're looking for a new pet, now is a great time! → Read More
GREENbike Free Ride Day is this Saturday
SALT LAKE CITY (News4Utah) - Since GREENbike started, the Salt Lake City non-profit bike share as surpassed 500,000 rides. Those rides have prevented 3.4 million pounds of CO2 from entering the air. They've removed 3.8 million vehicle miles from local roads, all while burning 55 million calories in the process. → Read More
The wait is over and the review is here for Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
Calling all Jurassic Park fans! The wait for the latest sequel is now over. → Read More
Exciting changes at this year's Mormon Miracle Pageant
SALT LAKE CITY (News4Utah) - The Mormon Miracle Pageant begins Thursday in Manti. It's a free, family-friendly Utah tradition going back 52 years. This year organizers have made some fun minor tweaks that make it that much more interesting to watch. News4Utah's Brian Carlson got a chance to go behind the scenes at last night's dress rehearsal. → Read More
How Utah Food Bank is fighting to end Utah's hunger problem
All day long on News4Utah, we're addressing the issue of hunger in our state. This morning, Ginette Bott from the Utah Food Bank, joined Brian Carlson, to talk about what's being done to resolve this problem, and how you can help. → Read More