Reporter, Anchor, and Traffic Reporter, KSL NewsRadio

Allessandra Harris Gurr

About

Allessandra Harris Gurr is a reporter, anchor, and traffic reporter for KSL NewsRadio. Born and raised in Bountiful, Utah, she brings passion and energy to every broadcast. When she’s not in the newsroom, you’ll likely find her on a tennis court teaching or playing with friends and family.

Allessandra is an avid sports fan, reader, and movie buff. She’s a proud alumna of Brigham Young University, where she earned her degree in Sports Media and Journalism. A Cougar and Buckeye supporter, she’s also soon to become a first-time mom, expecting a baby boy in June.

Her broadcasting experience includes roles with BYUtv, The Daily Universe, and Universe Live, where she covered major sports stories and the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. She has been with KSL NewsRadio for nearly three years, anchoring, reporting, and keeping Utahns informed during their commutes.

Expertise

  • Radio Anchoring and Live Reporting
  • Sports Journalism
  • Traffic Reporting and Broadcast Production
  • Multimedia and Social Media Content

Experience

Reporter/Anchor, KSL NewsRadio (2021 – Present)

  • Delivers news and traffic updates during morning and afternoon broadcasts
  • Covers breaking news and produces field reports for Utah audiences

Weather & Social Media Anchor, Universe Live (BYU)

  • Anchored weather segments and created social media content for student-run broadcast

Student Producer, BYUtv

  • Produced live and recorded shows, contributing to storytelling and production strategy

Reporter, Daily Universe (BYU)

  • Covered campus and national sports stories, including preview coverage for the 2024 Paris Olympics

Education

Brigham Young University
Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Media and Journalism (Communications)
Graduated Summa Cum Laude

Certifications

Achievements & Awards

  • Graduated Summa Cum Laude from BYU

Social Media Profiles

Third Utah fire task force deployed to Midwest

A third Utah fire task force is headed to Kansas after gusting winds prompted the state to ask for help.
1 year ago

UVU students working to improve affordable housing in Heber

A group of college students is working on increasing affordable housing in Heber City.
1 year ago

Furs, antlers up for auction to raise money for Utah wildlife conservation

Furs and antlers for auction by the state will raise money for wildlife conservation in Utah.
1 year ago

Late weekend storm expected to help extend ski season

Ski season isn’t quite over yet with a weekend storm expected to bring fresh powder to the mountains and a cool-down across the state.
1 year ago

Bill validating school absence for rodeo participation moves forward

SB279 would expand the definition of a "valid excuse" for a school absence, adding sanctioned rodeo competitions.
1 year ago

Will federal spending cuts affect Hill Air Force Base?

Amid federal spending cuts, there is a question in the air whether or not these cuts will affect Hill Air Force Base.
1 year ago

Utah bill would help reduce foreign influence moving forward

A newly proposed bill would work to reduce foreign influence from state ballots and elections.
1 year ago

Utah bill to expand breast cancer coverage put on hold

A bill that would have eliminated cost-sharing from follow-up breast cancer examinations is now on hold.
1 year ago

Privilege tax may be added to the Point of the Mountain

A proposed bill may bring a privilege tax to the Point of the Mountain development.
1 year ago

BYU study shows Eagles may be playing “riskier” than the Chiefs on Sunday

The study analyzed eight years of NFL data to determine which coaches were conservative or risky on fourth downs.
1 year ago

Popular weight loss drugs may play a factor in vision loss, review shows

Ingredients in popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound and Mounjaro may play a role in vision complications, such as eye stroke.
1 year ago

Largest military linguist competition to be held in Utah

On Thursday, the Utah Army National Guard's 300th Military Intelligence Brigade is hosting the seventh annual Best Linguist Competition.
2 years ago

West Davis Highway expansion expected to begin next year

UDOT officials are already looking forward to another expansion at the West Davis Highway.
2 years ago

FTC lawsuit could bring funds to Utah renters

The Federal Trade Commission and the state of Colorado filed a lawsuit against Greystar Management Cooperation.
2 years ago

Park City is the top metro for fastest growing home sale prices

Park City is the number one metro with the fastest-growing sales prices in Utah. The city's sale prices have grown since 2023.
2 years ago

Salt Lake City ranked one of the most affordable metros for renters

Rent is "affordable" if it makes up less than 30% of the renter's income, according to Redfin.
2 years ago

Cities in Utah County asked for donations to warming centers

The Utah County Winter Response Task Force is asking for voluntary funds from cities to help maintain their warming centers.
2 years ago

Firearm safety instruction would be required in public schools under new bill

A bill that would require schools to teach about firearm safety will be proposed during this year's legislative session.
2 years ago

Current inversion in Salt Lake City will get worse before it gets better

Forecast data from Utah officials shows the air will remain moderately unhealthy at least through Friday.
2 years ago

Antitrust lawsuit could affect hundreds of Utah renters

An antitrust lawsuit has been expanded to include the nation's largest landlords who manage over 100 multifamily rental buildings in Utah.
2 years ago

Wildlife accidents are up despite Utah’s mild winter

Thousands of wildlife and vehicle accidents happened last year despite the mild winter we've seen so far.
2 years ago

Cottonwood Canyons sticker program is reducing traffic and accidents this winter

UDOT's Cottonwood Canyons sticker program has been around for a few years, but it's been quite popular this winter.
2 years ago

Firework injuries aren’t reserved for July

U.S. consumer agencies said about one-third of all firework injuries happen around New Year's Eve.
2 years ago

Mountain snow crucial to keep Utah out of drought, NWS says

Last weekend's storms brought plenty of rain and snow. Meteorologists say mountain snow is crucial when it comes to preventing a drought.
2 years ago