Digital Content Producer

Amie Schaeffer

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

Utah vacations that won’t break the bank

Traveling to far-off destinations may not be the best option for your wallet but there are plenty of vacations in Utah to look at as alternatives.
4 years ago

Production at bedeviled baby formula factory halted by storm

The ongoing formula shortage has been most dire for children with allergies, digestive problems and metabolic disorders who rely on specialty formulas. Federal officials have said the Abbott factory is the only source of many of those products, providing nutrition to about 5,000 U.S. babies, according to federal officials.
4 years ago

Primary Children’s Hospital ranked as one of nation’s best children’s hospitals

Primary Children’s Hospital is the pediatric specialty teaching hospital for the University of Utah and has been recognized as one of the nation’s best.
4 years ago

CDC links salmonella outbreak to backyard poultry

The outbreak --linked to backyard poultry like chickens -- has hit several states causing illness, hospitalizations and one death in Tennessee. 
4 years ago

Harvey Weinstein to be charged in UK over assault claims

Weinstein, the co-founder of the Miramax entertainment company and The Weinstein Company film studio, was once one of the most powerful people in Hollywood, having produced films such as "Pulp Fiction" and "The Crying Game."
4 years ago

No, you’re not imagining it — package sizes are shrinking

Some customers who have noticed the downsizing are sharing examples on social media. Others say shrinkflation is causing them to change their shopping habits.
4 years ago

BYU students compete in a contest that’s out of this world

A team of BYU engineering students placed in the top ten in the University Rover Challenge. The competition hosted students from 10 countries.
4 years ago

Shots fired at Valley Fair Mall, two juveniles in custody

Two teen suspects are in custody for a shooting at Valley Fair Mall. The teens brandished a gum at two shoppers.
4 years ago

California lawmakers mull buying out farmers to save water

Many areas have begun restricting water use for homeowners, largely by reducing outdoor use such as lawn irrigation. And farmers have had their allocation from the two major state-owned water systems reduced — in some cases down to zero.
4 years ago

Morning earthquake in Magna felt throughout valley

Aftershocks stemming from the Magna earthquake in March 2020 continue to shake portions of Utah. Today's quake was a 2.5.
4 years ago

Utah speller reinstated into National Spelling Bee after appeal

Scripps said in a statement its judges met for roughly two hours before deciding late Wednesday night to reinstate Surya.
4 years ago

The 100 deadliest days in Utah begins with multiple fatalities

The 100 deadliest days on Utah roads run from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Road fatalities increase during this time, as do police patrols.
4 years ago

Community, city leaders, react after fatal State Street crash

Sam Beck was critically injured in a 9 car crash on State Street on May 27. The crash resulted in the death of Marylee Benavidez.
4 years ago

Salt Lake County introduces Cool Zones to beat the summer heat

Cool Zones located throughout Salt Lake County offer refuge from high temperatures. Cool Zones will be open through mid-October.
4 years ago

Utah Department of Health gives update on formula shortage

The Utah Department of Health released an updated on Thursday to address current availability of baby formula.
4 years ago

Memorial Day travel: expect delays

UDOT advised drivers to expect construction and traffic delays while traveling over the Memorial Day weekend.
4 years ago

Utah sees steady increase in graduation rates

Utah saw a gradual overall increase in its graduation rate over the past eight years. Data released Tuesday, shows rates by school.
4 years ago

Non-profit seeks to bring meaning to Memorial Day

The non-profit, Carry The Load raises awareness of the sacrifices made by America's military, veterans and first responders.
4 years ago

Utah lawmakers react to passage of baby formula bill

All four Utah Representatives voted against passing a formula bill, saying they disapprove of federal spending as a solution.
4 years ago

Huntsville’s closed monastery; an Ogden landmark steeped in faith

The Abbey of Our Lady of the Holy Trinity monastery closed in 2017 but has become a cherished landmark of the Ogden community.
4 years ago

Ex-cop pleads guilty to manslaughter in George Floyd killing

Floyd, 46, died May 25, 2020, after Derek Chauvin pinned him to the ground with a knee on his neck. Lane helped to restrain Floyd.
4 years ago

Auto-related deaths spike nationally, Utah is no exception

Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety called the spike in auto-related deaths a growing public health crisis.
4 years ago

FDA clears COVID booster shot for healthy kids ages 5 to 11

Pfizer's shot is the only COVID-19 vaccine available for children of any age in the U.S. Those ages 5 to 11 receive one-third of the dose given to everyone 12 and older. Pfizer found a booster revved up those kids' levels of virus-fighting antibodies -- including those able to fight omicron -- the same kind of jump adults get from an extra shot.
4 years ago

Black bear captured in Morgan County

A black bear wandered the streets in Morgan County. After startling residents, the bear was captured, sedated and relocated to a safer place.
4 years ago