Reporter, KSL NewsRadio

Heather Peterson

Heather Peterson is a reporter for KSL NewsRadio and producer of Utah's Noon News. You can contact her at hpeterson@ksl.com.

SafeUT could expand nationwide after 10 years of successful student crisis prevention

Tuesday marks the 10-year anniversary of SafeUT. The program has become so successful that Utah leaders are now looking to expand the program nationwide.
7 months ago

Several Utah lawmakers announce 2026 campaign plans, setting up legislative shakeups

A wave of announcements from Utah state lawmakers has arrived, preparing the 2026 elections for a potential shift in the political landscape.
8 months ago

“Zero tolerance for fraud, waste, and abuse”: Gov Cox explains how officials prevent fraud in Utah

Gov. Spencer Cox claimed that alleged fraud related to several daycares in Minnesota is not happening in Utah, thanks in part to his GRIT Initiative.
8 months ago

Unified Police will soon welcome K-9 Millie, the state’s first Psychiatric Support Dog

Unified Police will soon welcome a new breed of K‑9 to their team — the state's first Psychiatric Support Dog (PSD).
8 months ago

Salt Lake City just had its warmest Christmas ever

Salt Lake City had its warmest Christmas ever on Thursday. Despite some colder temperatures on the way, the record-setting highs could continue.
8 months ago

Price community mourns beloved teacher, who was hit and killed by car

Price Police and Carbon School District officials confirmed that 64‑year‑old Linda Garvin was hit while using a crosswalk shortly after 7 p.m.
8 months ago

Three charged in connection with unlicensed stem cell therapy in Draper

The Utah Attorney General's office has filed charges against three people accused of performing unlicensed stem cell therapy in Draper.
8 months ago

Man with autism, missing for nearly a month, reunited with mother after being found in Taylorsville

A man with autism who had gone missing near the University of Utah nearly a month ago was finally reunited with his mother Thursday.
8 months ago

Legislature plans to repeal recent collective bargaining ban, but more reforms could be on the way

Utah's legislature plans to repeal a recent law that bans state employees from collective bargaining during Tuesday's special session. However, that does not mean the legislature is done trying to reform the state's union policies.
8 months ago

Signature gatherers looking to repeal Prop. 4 are accused of deception

Signature-gatherers are looking for support to repeal Prop. 4, Utah's congressional maps law. Proponents of Prop 4. are questioning the tactics of the signature-gatherers.
9 months ago

NTSB determines weather balloon caused cracked windshield, forcing flight to divert to SLC

The National Transportation Safety Board has released its findings on what caused the cracked windshield, forcing a United flight to make an emergency landing in Salt Lake City in October.
9 months ago

Utah federal employees still feeling financial, emotional impacts even after government reopening

Federal employees at the Utah Department of Veterans and Military Affairs say they've finally been paid now that the government has reopened. But the financial and emotional impacts remain.
9 months ago

Students returning to Open Classroom charter school after major sewer repairs

Students from a Salt Lake City charter school that had a major sewer problem are finally heading back to their campus Friday.
9 months ago

Salt Lake County votes to extend daycare funding

Salt Lake County's Council has voted to extend funding for four subsidized daycares until the end of the school year.
9 months ago

Voter turnout: About a third of Utah voters cast ballots in 2025 municipal elections

Voter turnout varies widely by county. Salt Lake and Utah counties are coming in at 23% and 22%, respectively, while rural counties claim 60% participation.
10 months ago

Help for SNAP recipients brewing at a Clearfield coffee shop

Something Wicked Coffee, formerly known as Bean's Coffee in Clearfield, is offering a free breakfast to those who are unsure about where their next meal is coming from.
10 months ago

Local businesses host food drives to help those affected by the government shutdown

A local business owner heard the Utah Food Bank's desperate plea for donations to help everyone who's not getting a paycheck or missing out on their federal food assistance because of the shutdown and decided to help.
10 months ago

Final Sundance Film Festival in Park City will honor its founder and 40-year legacy in Utah

Festival organizers say the second half of the festival will focus on honoring the legacy of Sundance in Utah and its founder, Robert Redford, who died earlier this year.
10 months ago

BYU ramps up security for rivalry game after an arrest for online threats

BYU says they will have a big security presence for Saturday night's rivalry game between the Cougars and the Utah Utes.
10 months ago

Extra security expected for General Conference weekend

More officers will be on foot and on motorcycles this weekend, to make sure the 100-thousand-plus people who are here for General Conference feel safe.
11 months ago

Millions of dollars in proposed tax increases denied Utah cities, counties by tightened Truth in Taxation process

New laws allow the Utah Tax Commission to deny a funding request from cities and counties if their proposals don't follow precise guidelines.
11 months ago

Utah County Commissioners select attorney to represent Charlie Kirk murder suspect

The Utah County Commission unanimously approved a contract on Wednesday with Kathryn Nester to represent Tyler Robinson in court.
11 months ago

Communications experts weigh in on censorship issues and FCC threatening licenses

Communication experts from BYU and the University of Utah discuss the function of the FCC in relation to the recent changes in ABC's nightly lineup.
11 months ago

Weber County offering pay raises to sworn law enforcement officers

This comes after a compensation study revealed that some, especially at the Sheriff's Department, weren't getting competitive pay.
11 months ago