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

Delta pilots are flying high at the new SLC Flight Training Center

The new building just west of the Salt Lake International Airport is almost 50,000 square feet and houses both an Airbus 350 and Airbus 320 simulator.
2 years ago

Utah ranks 4th in the nation in fatal auto-pedestrian crashes in intersections

A study examined fatal auto-pedestrian crashes in intersections between 2018 and 2022, in Utah and across the nation.
2 years ago

National Halloween spending reaches $11 billion despite lower average spending

Even though Americans are forecasted to spend $11 billion this Halloween, a national survey showed a drop in per-person spending for most.
2 years ago

Competition doubles for certain housing rentals in Salt Lake City

The number of people vying for certain rental properties in Salt Lake City has nearly doubled since 2023, reports Rent Cafe.
2 years ago

US-40 detour in Summit County to remain in place nearly a month

The Summit County detour is necessary for officials to repave the ramp, which includes excavating the old concrete and adding new road base materials.
2 years ago

Park City and Salt Lake City together are finalists for Sundance Film Festival

Park City and Salt Lake City are one step closer to becoming Sundance Film Festival's new home, after 40 years of being in Park City.
2 years ago

A rolled semi causes 5 hours of delays into Parleys Canyon

A semi-truck taking the connecting ramp from I-215 northbound to go eastbound I-80 into Parleys Canyon tipped over this morning.
2 years ago

Dealing with traffic on I-15 Thursday morning? Here’s the reason why

Drivers who took I-15 on Thursday morning experienced problems ranging from a dozen flat tires to car crashes.
2 years ago

UDOT repaving Legacy Parkway, traffic down to one lane overnight

UDOT anticipates the construction of Legacy Parkway will start at 6 p.m. every night and end before the morning commute at around 5 a.m.
2 years ago

DPS launches motorcycle safety campaign: “Meet in the Middle”

A new safety campaign is being launched by the Utah Department of Public Safety for National Motorcycle Awareness month.
2 years ago

Medicaid members in Utah affected by nationwide outage

Utah Medicaid asked local pharmacies to provide a free 30-day supply to high-risk patients affected by the outage.
2 years ago

Scams could be under your tree this holiday season

Scams are a common occurrence in everyday life. Once the holiday season hits, scams become that much more prevalent in a person's life.
3 years ago

Violence associated with organized retail theft a concern

Stores have a few ways to fight this type of organized theft, but police urge caution and not to "up the ante" of retail violence.
3 years ago

Bangerter Highway will be closed Friday and Saturday night

Bangerter Highway will be closed in both directions on Friday and Saturday night to remove a couple of bridges.
3 years ago

Mortgage applications are at their lowest level in nearly 30 years

Applications for mortgages and refinancing are down, while interest rates are rising according to banking and real estate officials.
3 years ago

Auto-pedestrian crashes decrease in Utah

Utah has had fewer auto-pedestrian crashes and deaths this year. We've also seen a lot fewer crashes this month than October 2022.
3 years ago

Utah officials are optimistic about the water situation this year

The new water year started on Oct. 1 and Utah is at 136% of the normal water level. But, Utahns still need to be mindful of their water use.
3 years ago

Health-related issues from wildfire smoke are on the rise

Wildfire smoke is causing health-related issues to increase in certain parts of the United States.
3 years ago

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. 
3 years 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.
3 years 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.
3 years 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.
3 years 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. 
3 years 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.
3 years ago