Digital Content Producer

Amie Schaeffer

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

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigns after mutiny in his party

The leader of the opposition Labour Party, Keir Starmer, said it was "good news for the country" that Johnson had decided to resign, adding that "it should have happened long ago."
4 years ago

Tips for growing a healthy garden during drought

Watering needs for plants could increase during periods of extreme heat, when the soil dries out more quickly.
4 years ago

GoFundMe started to remember 8-year-old girl who died in Kaysville parade

The Kaysville City Fourth of July parade turned tragic when Macie Hill was hit by a vehicle. She reportedly died from her injuries.
4 years ago

Early morning crash on I-15 kills motorcyclist

A crash on I-15 in Salt Lake City resulted in the death of a motorcyclist early Tuesday morning. The victim died at the scene.
4 years ago

Russian missiles kill at least 19 in Ukraine’s Odesa region

The Ukrainian president's office said three Kh-22 missiles fired by Russian bombers struck an apartment building and a campsite.
4 years ago

Keeping pets safe during firework season

Salt Lake County Animal Services gives tips to keep pets safe during fireworks to keep them calm and protected.
4 years ago

Biden says transatlantic alliance has adapted to new threats

Biden's comments came at a press conference in Madrid at the conclusion of the annual meeting of NATO leaders and after he attended a summit with the Group of Seven advanced democratic economies in the Bavarian Alps.
4 years ago

Amazon, Rite Aid cap purchase of emergency contraceptives

Retailers limiting purchases is standard practice that helps retailers prevent stockpiling and reselling at higher prices.
4 years ago

New report shows quality of life for Utahns in decline

A report documenting the quality of life in Utah indicates that it might be in decline. Among the findings include a call for more affordable housing.
4 years ago

Takeaways from first primaries since Roe v. Wade overturned

The abortion debate consumed the nation this week, but there was no race where it mattered more than Colorado's Republican primary for the U.S. Senate, where businessman Joe O'Dea became one of the only abortion-rights-supporting Republicans in the nation to win a statewide primary this year.
4 years ago

Utah primary election: Acceptable ID to bring for in-person voting

Utah's Primary Election is today. Voters need to be sure they have the right identification to cast their ballot.
4 years ago

NASA hopes New Zealand launch will pave way for moon landing

The mission came together relatively quickly and cheaply for NASA, with the total mission cost put at $32.7 million.
4 years ago

The 13th Annual Clear the Air Challenge kicks off July 1

Since 2009, the Clear the Air Challenge has focused on cutting vehicle emissions that impact Utah's air quality.
4 years ago

Update: Idaho Amber Alert canceled, children found safe

The two children were abducted by their babysitter, Sierra Martinez 20 from Napa, Idaho.
4 years ago

Roe V. Wade overturned by Supreme Court

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a six to three decision, the Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade. Justice Elena Kagan, Sonia Sotomayor and Stephen Breyer have dissented.  The constitutional right to abortion is no longer a guarantee in the United States.  The decision has been anticipated since a draft of the opinion was leaked by […]
4 years ago

Toyota recalls electric car for faulty wheel that may detach

The "bz" in the recalled model's name, as well as others in the works, stands for a "beyond zero" series, including sport-utility vehicles of all sizes, pickup trucks and sportscars, according to Toyota.
4 years ago

Wednesday’s hearing in Petito case to determine if suit will move forward

The wrongful death lawsuit in the Gabby Petito case was filed by Petito's parents in March of 2022. A hearing is scheduled for Wednesday.
4 years ago

In the race for U.S. Senate, Utah voters have primary election money on Lee

As the Utah primary election on June 28 nears, some political strategists wonder how a candidate's financial backing will influence votes.
4 years ago

1/6 panel to hear from Raffensperger, others Trump pushed

The public hearing, the fourth by the panel this month, stems from its yearlong investigation into Trump's unprecedented attempt to remain in power, a sprawling scheme that the chairman of the Jan. 6 committee has likened to an "attempted coup."
4 years ago

Heavy rain causes rock slide that injures two

Heavy rainfall on Sunday morning caused the boulders on the hillside to come loose and roll into the roadway.
4 years ago

Ogden activist hopes Juneteenth will be a time to look ahead

Betty Sawyer with the Ogden chapter of the NAACP has worked for decades to make Juneteenth a recognized holiday.
4 years ago

Men, morale, munitions: Russia’s Ukraine war faces long slog

Over the weekend, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg warned the war could last years and warned of "Ukraine fatigue" abroad.
4 years ago

Update: Child missing in Salt Lake City has been found

Police seek help in finding a child who has gone missing in Salt Lake City.
4 years ago

May’s Utah employment report showing signs of inflation impact

The employment rate in Utah remains steady but may be showing signs of inflation's impact, according to the state's May employment summary.
4 years ago