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

Medical marijuana policies could hurt police recruitment, departments say

Strict policies against medical marijuana use could be hurting police recruitment efforts in Utah, the director of Peace Officer Standards and Training said.
5 years ago

Excessive heat and crowds leads to excessive calls for help in Zion National Park

Even mild exertion, like walking up a hill, will raise your body temperature rapidly.
5 years ago

Near record number of travelers expected for this July 4th holiday

AAA says 40% more travelers are expected to take trips across the country this 4th of July compared to last year, nearly breaking a record.
5 years ago

A rolled cement truck dumps 10 yards of concrete

A cement truck rolled, spilling 10-yards of concrete and diesel fuel on the frontage road near Point of the Mountain in Utah County.
5 years ago

Two dead in car vs motorcycle crash in Milford

Witnesses say both a blue Pontiac Grand Prix and a Honda motorcycle were traveling at high rates of speed when they lost control.
5 years ago

American Airlines cancels a Salt Lake International departure due to lack of staff

American Airlines announced it is canceling some flights due to increased travel demands and a lack of staff, and it is impacting the Salt Lake City Airport.
5 years ago

An attempted kidnapping leads to a power outage

The truck then crashed into a power pole, shearing it off and falling over Redwood Road near 1700 South
5 years ago

Cyber-bullying leaves a permanent footprint

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Mental health experts say cyber bullying can have long-lasting effects than in-person bullying.
6 years ago

Salt Lake City home prices up nearly twice the national average

A new report shows the median price of a house increased by 42% since 2010 nationwide.  But in Salt Lake City, home prices rose 76.7% over the last decade.
6 years ago

Horses saved in early morning barn fire in West Valley

An early morning structure fire consumed a barn in West Valley City Friday morning. However, several horses on the property were saved. 
6 years ago

Passengers will see touchless security at Salt Lake City International airport

Getting through security at the new Salt Lake International Airport is now high tech. TSA is working to make checkpoints more efficient and limit contact with travelers. 
6 years ago

Confusion over increasing COVID-19 cases in Utah County

The blame for an increase of COVID-19 cases in Utah County is being pointed toward college-age kids and the return to secondary schools.
6 years ago

Wind and drought will affect fall leaves this year

For several reasons, including hurricane-force winds in northern Utah, the fall leaves will likely be muted this year.
6 years ago

New iPhone update allows exposure notification apps — but not in Utah yet

Currently, Google will only allow one app per state to use the technology, so no exposure notification apps are available in Utah. But that could change.
6 years ago

Utah Task Force One looking for victims and survivors of Oregon’s wildfires

Utah Task Force One is performing important work in Oregon: sifting through the debris to look for survivors and victims of the wildfires. 
6 years ago

Utah firefighters head back to California, less than 2 days after returning

41 Utah firefighters from gathered in West Valley City before deploying to California, under two days after they returned from there.
6 years ago

The worst travel headaches in Utah for Labor Day weekend

No matter which way you're headed for the Labor Day holiday weekend, you may want to pack some medication for your impending travel headaches. 
6 years ago

Pollution displays are coming to school drop-off zones

Air pollution displays are coming to school drop off zones to inform the driver of how much pollution they're emitting by idling.
6 years ago

Utahns rank among hardest-working in the US

Utah is among the hardest working states in the union according to a new study. Workers across the state top the nation for volunteer hours.
6 years ago

Too many lines on I-15 in Lehi confuses drivers

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) opens a new on-ramp to I-15 southbound in Lehi tomorrow.  The new on-ramp is expected to relieve traffic.
6 years ago

Adults in Kaysville acting like children in school zones

Police in Kaysville are reminding people to obey traffic laws, especially in school zones.
6 years ago

A run-a-way ramp is 30 days from completion, but it isn’t soon enough

For the fifth time in less than two years, there has been a crash at a Garden City intersection. 
6 years ago

Restaurants around some of our National Parks are doing better than last year

Arches National Park is bucking that trend.  Lodging facilities there saw a 24% increase in business than same week in August of 2019.  And restaurants receipts increased 35%.
6 years ago

Utah agriculture and food: cook any seeds you receive from China

Utah agriculture and food officials say if you cook the seeds from China, you will prevent them from taking root here and threatening native plants.
6 years ago