Reporter

Heather Kelly

About

Heather Kelly brings a diverse career background to her work as a News and Traffic Reporter for KSL NewsRadio. With previous experience in both aviation and veterinary medicine—including as a hospital director—Heather ultimately found her passion in broadcasting.

She loves learning something new with every interview, whether it’s for a breaking news story or her award-winning podcast, Money Making Sense. Heather’s long-term goal is to host her own talk show, where her enthusiasm for discovery and storytelling can continue to shine.

Expertise

  • Science and Entertainment News
  • Traffic Reporting
  • Podcast Interviews
  • Personal Finance Journalism

Experience

Traffic Reporter

  • 20 years of traffic reporting experience across major radio platforms

Podcast Host, Money Making Sense

  • 8 years of podcasting focused on personal finance topics

Education

Bachelor of Science in Aviation
Minor in Theatre Arts

Certifications

Achievements & Awards

  • 3-time Edward R. Murrow Award winner
  • 5-time finalist, People’s Choice Podcast Awards
  • Money Making Sense ranked 27th Best Personal Finance Podcast globally

Social Media Profiles

POLL: Would the country be better if Hillary Clinton won the 2016 election?

A new poll from Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics  asks, "Would things in the United States be better if Hillary Clinton won the 2016 election?"
7 years ago

Should voters be allowed to recall Senators? One Utah lawmaker says yes

A Utah lawmaker has filed a bill that would allow the recall of a sitting U.S. president.
7 years ago

Foundation says diversity inclusion is needed in the film industry

The film industry must work harder on diversity inclusion, says actor Danny Woodburn and the Ruderman Family Foundation at the Sundance Film Festival.
7 years ago

A picture is worth a thousand words, or is it?

A photo appears to show an officer making an obscene gesture at a person who was recording him. But the Salt Lake Police Department says it's a fake.
7 years ago

Former DCFS worker arrested on suspicion of child abuse

The worker is accused of child abuse after inviting three students to her home, giving them alcohol. She then encouraged them to have sex with each other.
7 years ago

Family of Farmington avalanche victim say faith gives them strength

Ben Adams thanked the community of Farmington, including bystanders, first responders and hospital workers who tried to save his son after an avalanche.
7 years ago

2 injured in early morning house fire in Layton

Authorities say a man and a woman suffered minor injuries in a house fire in Layton. There's no word yet on what caused it.
7 years ago

Safety measures for pedestrians coming to the new Homeless Resource Center

The biggest change on 3300 South will be the installation of a pedestrian-activated signal across 1000 West. 
7 years ago

Public officials face a challenge when they have stalkers

South Salt Lake Councilwoman Corey Thomas told the Deseret News she was surprised to learn she did not qualify for a protective order against her stalkers.
7 years ago

Utah women are failing when it comes to mammography

Utah women are behind the national average for mammography screening to detect breast cancer. The number one excuse? They don't have time.
7 years ago

Multiple fires burning across Utah

Wildfires are continuing to burn across the state of Utah keeping firefighters busy.
7 years ago

Solitude to charge for parking in effort to reduce traffic and improve air quality

Solitude Ski Resort will be introducing a number of initiatives to attempt to reduce traffic in Big Cottonwood Canyon and promote car-pooling and better air quality including paying more for parking.
7 years ago

Utah supports gun-makers of assault style weapons

Federal law shields gun-makers from liability when their weapons are used in crimes under The 'Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act' passed in 2005
7 years ago

Neighbor saves 101 year old neighbor during Gun Range Fire

A 101-year-old resident is one of those evacuated during the Gun Range Fire in Bountiful Friday morning.
7 years ago

No school for kids at one Utah school, courtesy of a garbage fire

Kids at GreenWood Charter School in Harrisville are getting a day off after a garbage fire made their parking lot inaccessible. 
7 years ago

Some Southern Utah University students could be paying lower tuition

Online grad students at SUU may soon pay lower tuition. School officials say they're currently shouldering more cost per class than on-campus students.
7 years ago

Tax reform won’t be a quick fix

Lawmakers told a gathering of about 100-people at the Capitol Thursday, they need new ideas for an unpopular bill.
7 years ago

Utah death row inmate will get new hearing

A death row inmate will get a new hearing after the Utah Supreme Court says witnesses may have been intimidated by police.
8 years ago

Utah just gained more restrictions on abortion

A new law now places an 18 week limit on abortions along with state-mandated online education, a face-to-face informed consent session designed to discourage people from seeking abortion services and then wait for 72-hours before receiving abortion care.
8 years ago

Provo City may raise the legal smoking age if HB 324 doesn’t pass

If a state bill raising the smoking age does not pass, Provo council members have approved a measure raising the legal age in their city limits.
8 years ago

Stronger beer fight may not be over

Sen. Stevenson says this is a commerce bill and it was sent to this particular committee for the sole purpose of not allowing it to pass.
8 years ago

Governor Herbert says Utah needs to think bigger to clean its air

Herbert wants to roll out incentives to the public for removing wood burning stoves, exchanging diesel vehicles for less gas guzzling options and get rid of gas powered yard equipment for electric options.
8 years ago

Do you have this recalled infants ibuprofen in your medicine cupboard?

Several batches of "Infants Ibuprofen Concentrated Oral Suspension" are being voluntarily recalled nationwide due to a higher concentration of medication than is documented on the label.
8 years ago

The Olympic exploratory committee would like $15,000,000 please

President of Utah Sports Commission says the money would be spent over the next 12 years for both summer and winter events.
8 years ago