Digital Content Producer

Amie Schaeffer

Amie Schaeffer is a digital content producer for KSL NewsRadio. You can contact her at aschaeffer@ksl.com.

The upstream water used to keep Lake Powell afloat is running out

The dam is a key source of energy in the region, generating power for as many as 5.8 million homes and businesses in seven states, and is at high risk of being forced offline should the lake's level drop below 3,490 feet above sea level.
4 years ago

The piper who woke the Queen up every morning is playing her to rest

The piper will play from the doorway between the chapel and the Dean's Cloister. While doing so, he will start to walk slowly toward the Deanery so that the music within the chapel gradually fades.
4 years ago

Utah ranks high for drug overdose

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah ranks number six in the country for drug overdoses, according to a recent study. The study tracked overdose fatalities in the United States over a 7-year period. Utah had 19,324 deaths recorded, which is the sixth highest in the whole of the US. The research spanned from 2013-2020 and was […]
4 years ago

August unemployment rate holds at 2%

The unemployment rate for Utah remained at 2% adding over 54,000 jobs this past year.
4 years ago

UPDATE: Midvale shooting kills 16-year-old

Sergeant Melody Culter with Unified Police says officers heard gunfire at the Midvale precinct, upon arriving at the scene they found a 16-year-old boy shot.
4 years ago

Airports closures and flight cancellations continue as Ian lashes Florida

Nearly 2,000 Thursday flights in the US had been canceled by 8:30 a.m. ET, according to data from flight tracking site FlightAware. More than 2,100 US flights were canceled on Wednesday.
4 years ago

Railroad strike averted after marathon talks reach tentative deal

The deal with unions representing more than 50,000 engineers and conductors was announced just after 5 a.m. ET in a statement from the White House, which called it "an important win for our economy and the American people."
4 years ago

Dog attacks girl in Macey’s parking lot

A teenage Macy's employee was attacked by a dog in the parking lot. A bystander stepped in a shot the dog.
4 years ago

Voter registration among women is up, Utah not tracking

The number of women registering to vote has gone up in many states in response to the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
4 years ago

William and Harry to join King Charles in silent procession behind Queen’s coffin

From Wednesday evening, members of the public will be able to file past the coffin, which will rest on a raised platform or catafalque. Thousands are expected to queue along the streets of the capital, with some potentially sleeping out overnight in a bid to pay their respects.
4 years ago

Utah haunted house named a top US venue to get spooked

Nightmare on 13th, a Utah haunted house, has been named a top spot for getting spooked this Halloween season.
4 years ago

Ukraine piles pressure on retreating Russian troops

The retreat didn't stop Russia from pounding Ukrainian positions, however. Early Tuesday, it shelled the city of Lozova in the Kharkiv region, killing three people and injuring nine, said regional governor Oleh Syniehubov.
4 years ago

Stocks tumble after inflation stays hotter than expected

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are tumbling and disappointment is hitting markets worldwide Tuesday, following Wall Street’s sudden realization that inflation isn’t slowing as much as hoped. The S&P 500 sank 2.4% in morning trading, threatening to snap a four-day winning streak. Bond prices also fell sharply, sending their yields higher, after a report showed […]
4 years ago

Pleasant View crash leaves driver in critical condition

A collision between a semi-truck and a Toyota leaves one man with critical injuries. The cause of the accident is under investigation.
4 years ago

Bicyclist killed in morning accident

A car struck a bicyclist this morning in Murray. The victim was in his thirties and he died from his injuries.
4 years ago

King Charles walks behind Queen’s coffin as procession heads for St. Giles’ cathedral

Following the service, the King will have an audience with Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, in addition to a meeting with the presiding officer of the Scottish Parliament. He will also go to the Scottish Parliament to receive a motion of condolence.
4 years ago

Injured little leaguer now in hospital fighting infection

Easton Oliverson was severely injured after falling from a bunk bed. Oliverson suffered multiple injuries as a result.
4 years ago

In a nod to JFK, Biden pushing ‘moonshot’ to fight cancer

Biden planned to urge Americans who might have delayed cancer screenings during the pandemic to seek them out swiftly, reminding them that early detection can be key to avoiding adverse outcomes.
4 years ago

‘Miracle baby’ giraffe born at Columbus Zoo

The newborn has been a long time coming: Giraffes gestate for 15 months, says the zoo. The "miracle baby" is the 23rd giraffe born at the Columbus Zoo, said the statement.
4 years ago

As King Charles III takes the throne, big changes lie ahead for the royal family

Elizabeth stayed "above politics" and never expressed herself in any way on any issue and as a result she rarely divided opinion. She managed to retain popular support and cross-party support in parliament, which was the one body with the power to dethrone her.
4 years ago

Steve Bannon expected to surrender and plead not guilty Thursday on charges related to border wall effort

The state charges, which have been returned in an indictment, are based on the same conduct Bannon was charged with by federal prosecutors in 2020 that alleged he and three others had defrauded donors in the border wall effort, which raised more than $25 million.
4 years ago

New program aims to recruit more teachers to Davis School District

Davis School District hopes a new program will bring in teachers to teach at Davis County Schools. The program gives hands on experience.
4 years ago

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken makes an unannounced trip to Ukraine

His trip comes as Ukraine has launched a counteroffensives aimed at reclaiming Russian occupied areas in the south and northeast of the country. It also coincides with a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, hosted by US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin at Ramstein Air Base in Germany.
4 years ago

Millcreek’s new homeless shelter brings concern for some

The vacant Calvin Library in Millcreek will act as a overflow homeless shelter. Some of the city's residents worry about the move.
4 years ago