emily ashmead assistant promotions director

Assistant Promotions Director

Emily Ashmead

Emily Ashmead is a Utah-grown millennial who married her high school BFF, and is now a proud boy mom. She's a big fan of Indian food, sideline cheering, gardening, and temperatures between 75-90 degrees. You can reach her at eashmead@ksl.com.

Utah Nonprofits Association

Utah’s nonprofits comfort, inspire, feed, shelter, heal, and educate people everywhere in Utah. Our communities see cleaner air and water, support for survivors of domestic violence, care for individuals suffering from mental health disorders, warm and safe places for people to sleep at night, enriched perspectives from the arts, respite for both children and adults […]
5 years ago

Sanpete Pantry

Last February, Jeff Jarman from the Sanpete Pantry, got a report that there were some children in the area who only had paper and water in a bowl to eat. He knows the reality of what goes on behind closed doors and that there’s a real need for those who don’t know where their next […]
5 years ago

Southwest Behavioral Health Center

Community members in Washington County are saving lives by attending suicide prevention trainings offered by the Southwest Behavioral Health Center in St. George. Those who attend learn that depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts can affect anyone and it’s important to be open and direct when talking about suicide. One of the most important things to […]
6 years ago

Salt Lake Donated Dental Services

A healthy smile shouldn’t be limited to those with financial means. For over thirty years, Salt Lake Donated Dental Services has helped to relieve pain and suffering while preserving the oral health of patients who have no other access to dental care. Salt Lake Donated Dental Services provides cleanings, fillings, extractions, crowns, dentures and pediatric […]
6 years ago

Hey Google Home Speaker: wake me up to KSL NewsRadio

If you have a Google Home speaker, it’s easy to make it play a station or song that will actually get you out of bed. In fact, all you have to do is give the voice command, "Hey Google, wake me up at 7.30AM to KSL NewsRadio". 
6 years ago

Rape Recovery Center

Sexual violence impacts all facets of our community. In 1974 a small group of volunteers initiated a local community rape awareness program. It has since grown into a robust nonprofit to empower those victimized by sexual violence through advocacy, crisis intervention, and therapy and to educate the community about the cause, impact, and prevention of […]
6 years ago

Open Doors

Sometimes life throws us some pretty big curve balls that we weren’t expecting. You might feel discouraged and helpless, but all you need is a little direction and a helping hand. Open Doors in Davis County is there to help by providing the resources needed to assist families in finding lasting solutions to poverty, preventing […]
6 years ago

USU Mental Health First Aid

We’re all familiar with first aid – you can bandage a scrape, clean a cut, or know to take someone to the hospital with a broken arm. But what if you see or know someone going through a mental health crisis like having a panic attack or a friend tells you they’re depressed? Utah State […]
6 years ago

Life Hack: How to set an alarm on Alexa and wake up to KSL NewsRadio

She can tell you the weather, order your groceries, and play your favorite music. But did you know that Alexa can bring the voices of Tim Hughes and Amanda Dickson to your home as a morning alarm clock? 
6 years ago

Read Across America Day

“You’re never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read to a child.” So said Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss. It is clever phrasing for such an important task. Reading to children is one of the best things we can do to help them get on and stay on […]
6 years ago

Love Letters Challenge

Remember as a child when you’d ask to get the mail just in case there was something for you? And those few days out of the year filled you with such joy when someone thought to write you a letter? Well, those feelings don’t just go away once you grow up. This week, we challenge […]
6 years ago

Tooele County School District

Did you know students experiencing homelessness may exhibit excessive tardiness or absences, are more likely to miss homework assignments, and may lack a support system or guidance? The Tooele County School District provides services and supplies to children experiencing homelessness in Tooele County. They have helped hundreds of students in the district by providing basic […]
6 years ago

Teacher Feature is back in session

After what felt like an extended summer vacation, KSL's Teacher Feature program is back in session. This year's Teacher Feature primary sponsor is Burt Brothers Tire & Service. The company has been involved with Teacher Feature for more than ten years, and says they are appreciative of a way to give back. 
6 years ago

South Valley Services

We usually think of home as a safe place; that the place you spend most of your time should be a place you want to be. But in many people’s lives, it’s the most dangerous. How do we help all those people whose homes are not safe? South Valley Services strives to end family violence […]
6 years ago

Fit to Recover

Fit to Recover started with three people and a boombox in Sugarhouse Park. It has grown into a large community and safe place for people in recovery from drug and alcohol misuse to connect. Members of this community support one another in physical activity, community gathering, nutritional support, and creative endeavors. They have a gym, […]
6 years ago

SelectHealth Awards

Do you know of a program that supports the community? Or an organization that changes the lives of those around you? The SelectHealth Awards supports 20 organizations each year with an award worth over $23,000. Award winners promote health and wellness, assist individuals with special needs, create safe environments, and build strong communities. Whether it’s keeping […]
6 years ago

Utah trivia: fun facts from 125 years

How well do you know your state? Here's 25 fun facts to celebrate 125 years.
6 years ago

Live Well-Goal Setting

It’s not a diet. It’s not a boot camp. It’s not about the perfect body. It’s not about the quick fix, a six-week program, a band-aid, a fad. It’s a lifestyle, not a crash course. It’s about learning how to live well. We know that health is more than just going on a run, it’s […]
6 years ago

Holiday traditions: the pandemic pivot

December has brought all the usual holiday hustle, but the formula of gifts, goodies, and gathering has been turned upside down. Some solutions have been easy, think online shopping and grocery pickup, but others pose a more lasting question. How are we going to gather with family over the holidays and celebrate traditions?  KSL NewsRadio […]
6 years ago

Encircle

In these challenging times, connection is more important than ever, especially if you are dealing with concerns that feel beyond your control. Encircle Family and Youth Resource Center has served Utah’s LGBTQ+ youth and their families since 2016. They build homes in communities across Utah, which provide life-affirming programming and subsidized mental health therapy services […]
6 years ago

Quarters for Christmas: a KSL legacy

Every winter, hundreds of Utah children struggle to find shoes, socks or clothing to keep warm. This year the demand is even higher due to the COVID pandemic and families out of work. Quarters for Christmas provides coats and shoes for children in need, and 100% of the proceeds go back to our community.  Where […]
6 years ago

Open Enrollment

No one plans to get sick or hurt, but most people need medical care at some point, so having health insurance can protect you from unexpected, high medical costs and offer you the freedom to choose a provider that fits your needs. Utahns are currently able to sign up for health insurance and may be […]
6 years ago

Heart of Utah: Incredible Positive News Stories From Utah

Positive news stories are happening around the state, and KSL NewsRadio wants to bring those stories to you!
6 years ago

Day One

Mental health is just as important as physical health. That’s why Day One, a nonprofit in Harrisville, is dedicated to fostering resiliency in families and individuals because that’s what gets us through tough times. Day One provides quality therapeutic, educational, and support services to underserved people throughout Utah. They believe that education is key to […]
6 years ago