Anchor/Reporter

Dan Bammes

Dan Bammes is a reporter and anchor with KSL NewsRadio. You can reach him at dbammes@ksl.com.

RSV infections turning up early in Utah

A common respiratory virus called RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) has been turning up months earlier than expected in Utah.
5 years ago

Truth-in-Taxation law holds taxes in check while property values rise in Utah

With the increase in property values, some Utah residents are worried property taxes will rise just as fast. But Utah has the Truth-In-Taxation law.
5 years ago

Breakthrough COVID cases? Utah Department of Health has the numbers.

Utah Department of Health tracks the number of breakthrough COVID-19 cases.
5 years ago

Glen Canyon Dam still generating power as California dam shuts down

PAGE, Ariz. — Glen Canyon Dam still has enough water to keep providing power, officials say.  Oroville, the dam upstream on the Feather River from Sacramento, California, had to shut down its power generation system this week because the water level dropped below the minimum level to continue operating. That had Utahns wondering whether the […]
5 years ago

Bountiful flood control measures mitigated damage from Sunday’s storm

Bountiful flood control measures taken since a disastrous mudslide hit the city in 1983 helped to avoid worse damage this week.
5 years ago

How the city of Mapleton managed to avoid a flooding disaster

The city of Mapleton managed to avoid a flooding disaster and major damage or injuries after 3/4 inch of rain fell in 45 minutes Thursday night
5 years ago

Utah will get more than $300 million from opioid settlement

Utah could be eligible for up to $309-million from drugmakers as they settle thousands of lawsuits across the country.
5 years ago

Utah gasoline prices 5th highest in US

Utah gasoline prices are fifth highest in country.
5 years ago

13-year-old killed in go-kart accident in Mapleton

Mapleton police have identified the 13-year-old who died in a go-kart crash as Bridger Robison.
5 years ago

Low lake levels threaten the food chain in the Great Salt Lake

The ecosystem of the Great Salt Lake depends on structures called microbialites.
5 years ago

Low turnout in off-year elections could open cities to new problems

Low voter turnout presents an opportunity for well-organized groups to have a better impact according to an expert.
5 years ago

Median home sale price in Utah reaches $450K

The median sale price of a home in Utah is up to $450,000, the Utah Association of Realtors reported for the month of June.
5 years ago

Firefighting resources ready to roll from Utah

Firefighting resources -- aircraft, fire trucks and trained crews -- are ready to go in Utah this summer, no matter what fire season brings.
5 years ago

Utah close to July 4th vaccine goal, Cox says

The goal of 70% of Utah residents receiving at least one dose of the vaccine by July 4 is within reach, with an estimated 69% vaccinated.
5 years ago

Utah Rivers Council wants an investigation of water district

The Utah Rivers Council is asking for an investigation of an assistant general manager of the Central Utah Water Conservancy District.
5 years ago

Great Salt Lake inches away from a record low

Water levels of the Great Salt Lake are rapidly inching toward a record low.
5 years ago

Vivint Arena back to full capacity, with pricey Jazz tickets

Tickets for Tuesday night's Utah Jazz playoff game with the LA Clippers start at $65  for standing room only at the very top of the upper bowl.
5 years ago

Sunshine, heat and cars are the recipe for ozone pollution

Hot weather and sunshine on the Wasatch Front have the Utah Division of Air Quality forecasting higher levels of ozone pollution.
5 years ago

Pride Story Garden opens at City-County Building

Utah Pride Center opened the Pride Story Garden for those who'd like to hear the stories of Utah's LGBTQ+ communities.
5 years ago

New air pollution law in Utah will keep many state employees home

Thousands of Utah state employees will be working from home on Thursday, due to the air pollution and a new state law requiring teleworking.
5 years ago

Interactive map shows where fireworks are off-limits in Utah

A new interactive map shows residents of Salt Lake County where fireworks will and will not be allowed this year in order to prevent wildfires.
5 years ago

Pandemic disruption behind widespread shortages

As Americans emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, widespread shortages of products ranging from lumber to computer chips to chicken wings are hitting businesses.
5 years ago

Drought, pandemic affect Utah farmers and hay exports

Hay is a big export from farmers here in Utah, and with the drought we're currently experiencing, that product is becoming less available and more expensive.
5 years ago

SLC opens 3 new launch ramps for non-motorized on the Jordan River

Three new launch ramps for non-motorized boats along the Jordan River in Salt Lake City were opened by the mayor on Friday.
5 years ago