Host, Utah's Morning News

Amanda Dickson

Amanda Dickson is the co-host of Utah's Morning News and the host of A Woman's View on KSL NewsRadio. You can contact her at adickson@ksl.com.

An emergency generator can thwart a power outage

One way to assure the continuation of power at your home after an emergency is by use of a backup generator.
4 years ago

New infant sleep guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics

Among the new infant sleep recommendations, no weighted blankets or sleepers. A recurring recommendation is put baby to sleep on its back.
4 years ago

Opinion: To honor Aaron, a father’s love for his children

This is an editorial piece. An editorial, like a news article, is based on fact but also shares opinions. The opinions expressed here are solely those of the author and are not associated with our newsroom.
4 years ago

Utah nursing leader lobbying in D.C. for law to address nurse safety

Nurse safety is top of mind for the executive director of the Utah Nurses Association, who has traveled to D.C. to lobby for a new safety law.
4 years ago

Senator Derek Kitchen: Utah has a “trigger ban” on marriage equality

A Utah state senator is concerned that contained in the Utah constitution is a "trigger ban" on marriage equality.
4 years ago

Salt Lake mayor, others, send gun resolution to Congress

Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall said that 200 U.S. mayors agree that Congress must enact greater gun control.
4 years ago

Checking in with Springville High: “We’re doing okay.”

An air of somberness hovered over graduation preparations at Springville High, as families rallied to support all involved in a tragic shooting.
4 years ago

Inflation sending more Utahns to the Food Bank

Inflation is keeping the Utah Food Bank quite busy these days.
4 years ago

Economic impact of a 2030 Olympics in Utah? Dollars and jobs!

An economic impact study from the U of U found that the 2030 Olympics in Utah would bring $30 billion to the state.
4 years ago

Mental health services expanding for children (and parents) in Utah

Utah officials note a 300% increase in mental health crises in children over the last ten years. Immediate help can be a gamechanger.
4 years ago

Meet them in the middle: Utah Blue Dogs, Republican Governance Group

Former Utah Representative Ben McAdams, and two other centrist Democrats elected to represent Utah, belonged to the Blue Dogs.
4 years ago

Only 1 in 8 Americans believe in marriage, Utah bucks the trend

Marriage rates decline for most of the U.S. however, Utah's rates remain high. Marriage among younger generations is less popular.
4 years ago

Sen. Mike Lee works on FORMULA Act to address baby formula crisis

To address the national shortage of baby formula, Sen. Lee proposed a bill that focuses on tarrifs, FDA regulations, and WIC requirements.
4 years ago

The Utah Inland Port – priority one, move truck traffic to rail

After changes to the Utah Port Authority Board, a major goal, moving truck traffic to rail, remains the same.
4 years ago

Sen. Romney calls for swift action on baby formula shortage

In a letter about the forumula, Sen. Romney chastised the USDA and FDA by saying they not meeting their infant safety objectives.
4 years ago

Opponents of Utah’s redistricting maps respond after motion to dismiss

Those behind the lawsuit against Utah's redistricting maps say they expected a motion to dismiss, but still question legislative power.
4 years ago

BLM experts predict the 2022 fire season in Utah is about a month away

Fire season has begun in portions of Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado. But Utah's cooler temperatures are keeping fire season at bay.
4 years ago

Skordas: The second Petito family lawsuit may be about punishment

Utah defense attorney Greg Skordas discusses a lawsuit filed by the parents of Gabby Petito against the estate of Brian Laundrie.
4 years ago

From Addict to Ironman: Todd Crandall runs #93 tomorrow in St. George

Todd Crandall turned from addiction to recovery to helping others do the same. He'll tackle the Ironman World Championship this weekend.
4 years ago

What refugee liaisons have learned from the students they serve

The 800 refugee students in the Granite School District represent a varied amount of stories and experiences. Refugee liaisons aim to help those students.
4 years ago

Meet Matt Johnson, the new meteorologist for KSL TV and NewsRadio

Matt Johnson talks about what it's like to wake up early for KSL and to replace someone who's been doing the job for the past 20 years.
4 years ago

Close carbon monoxide call has fire department saying, “check your detectors”

After carbon monoxide poisoning left four West Haven residents ill, the e
4 years ago

Opinion: My personal memory of our former senior Senator, Orrin Hatch

KSL NewsRadio host Amanda Dickson recalls a favorite memory, a phone call from Sen. Orrin Hatch asking about the health of her newborn son.
4 years ago

Opinion: The common denominator driving misinformation is fear

The answer, says Amanda Dickson, is fear. She says we cannot let fear, in the guise of misinformation, lead us astray.
5 years ago