Heather Kelly, Author at KSLNewsRadio

Federal minimum wage could increase IF a new bill passes

The Federal minimum wage could go up to $11 an hour -- if a new bill co-sponsored by Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) gets a thumbs up from Congress. That is a $4 increase.

11 days ago

Drought-resistant grass now at some Salt Lake City golf courses

Golfers at three courses in Salt Lake City may notice more drought resistant grass, especially if they hit out of bounds.

25 days ago

West Nile virus detected at Utah Correctional Facility

West Nile Virus was found in a mosquito pool at the new Utah State Correctional Facility. Experts say there is no immediate threat.

26 days ago

Man arrested after firing his gun at SWAT officers

A man is in custody after he allegedly fired his weapon at SWAT officers and threated a woman with a protective order against him.

28 days ago

Hot temperatures are causing roads to buckle, but not in Southern Utah

Utah Department of Transportation Public Relations Director John Gleason said buckling is an event exclusive to concrete.

2 months ago

Credit Card Competition Act could strip consumer perks

The Credit Card Competition Act would make credit card transactions less expensive for credit card companies, and less valuable to consumers.

2 months ago

SLCPD say multiple vehicles vandalized in Ballpark neighborhood

Salt Lake City police are looking for who may be responsible in the vandalizing of at least 10 vehicles in the Ballpark neighborhood.

3 months ago

Spokesperson says UDOT is prepared for potential disasters

Is UDOT prepared for a possible road disaster like the one in Philadelphia where a portion of I-95 collapsed?

3 months ago

20 brand new rail cars coming to TRAX Blue Line

Twenty brand new rail cars on the TRAX Blue Line are coming soon to improve accessibility, thanks in part to a $60 million grant.

5 months ago

Great Salt Lake rising, but water conservation remains a must

A historic amount of rain and snow have been pummeling the state for months on end, bringing some good news about the Great Salt Lake.

6 months ago

Wildlife rehab center given five months to vacate their current location

Ogden City has issued an eviction notice to the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Northern Utah. The agency must be out of its current location by Sept. 6, 2023.

6 months ago

NBA fans will get live entertainment on UTA trains this weekend

SALT LAKE CITY — Not only can riders hop on UTA TRAX trains for free this week during the NBA All-Star Weekend, they will also get a free show on the Blue Line. The Downtown Alliance is teaming up with the Utah Transit Authority. They will provide comedians, musicians, singers and magicians to entertain the […]

7 months ago

NBA Films for Fans will present seven films from around the world this weekend

SALT LAKE CITY — Visitors to the NBA All-Star Weekend next weekend in Salt Lake City will have a chance to educate themselves about basketball around the world. It’s called NBA Films for Fans. The league hired filmmakers from around the world to make 24 short films highlighting the sport around the world. This weekend, […]

7 months ago

Earthquake safety in the winter looks different, expert says

There's a chance that Utah will be hit by a high-magnitude earthquake in the next 50 years. How can we plan for earthquake safety all-year round?