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.

Utah lawmakers unveil bills to address public safety, immigration

GOP lawmakers focused on undocumented immigrants involved in crimes, and more funding for English Language Learners.
2 years ago

Inhaling smoke from wildfires may aggravate depression, anxiety in kids

A new study shows that high levels of exposure to wildfire smoke could aggravate depression and anxiety in kids.
2 years ago

Provo Power warns scammers are targeting specific customers

A Provo Power executive said scammers are also haranguing customers, demanding they pay their bills.
2 years ago

USU responds to backlash on selling HURD stadium seating

Students at Utah State University reacted to HURD stadium seating being reduced.
2 years ago

Number of women in county leadership positions increased, report finds

A new report from Utah State's Women and Leadership Project finds that women hold 46% of leadership roles within Utah's county governments.
2 years ago

No snow yet, but it may be time to start looking for winter tires

It may still be warm outside, but this month, you may want to start thinking about getting your tires ready for winter.
2 years ago

Stressed over election season? The University of Utah may be able to help

How would you like to get classes on how to deal with a stressful election season? The University of Utah has what you're looking for.
2 years ago

Mountain lion spotted in Lehi neighborhood euthanized

A mountain lion has been euthanized according to Lehi Police. The cat was spotted earlier this week in a neighborhood.
2 years ago

University of Utah helping schools achieve better indoor air quality

A team from the University of Utah will be working with low-income schools on how to reduce indoor air pollution and improve air quality.
2 years ago

Utah State Parks expecting huge crowds this Labor Day weekend

Labor Day is considered to be the last weekend of summer and Utah State Parks are expecting this year's celebration to be a big one.
2 years ago

“Arts and Sciences in the Wild”: New plans for Allen Park released

After a year and a half of work, the new plans for Allen Park are out and ready for the public's comments.
2 years ago

Local non-profit combats eating disorders through education and prevention

One local nonprofit is working to prevent eating disorders through education and building positive self image.
2 years ago

Local woman starts pickleball recycling effort

Pickleball player Brenda Koga has started a recycling program, where old pickleballs are collected for reuse.
2 years ago

Study takes a closer look at the future of air taxis

A study takes a look at the economic, technological, and air space factors that could impact using air taxis and operations.
2 years ago

1,000 players attend the Picklr Utah Open pickleball tournament, as the sport’s popularity surges

The PPA tour originated in Utah five years ago and is now hosting another pickleball tournament locally, as the sport's popularity surges.
2 years ago

Trump’s Park City fundraiser postponed

The Park City fundraiser for former President Donald Trump was originally scheduled for August 29.
2 years ago

Roosevelt Elementary students start year at other schools due to construction

While a new campus is being built, students from Roosevelt Elementary will attend four other nearby elementary schools instead.
2 years ago

Utah teachers equipped with wearable panic alarms to enhance school safety

A new law requires Utah teachers to have a wearable panic alert device that allows educators to dispatch and alert local agencies of an emergency.
2 years ago

Cottonwood Heights residents to vote on a bond for a new town center

Cottonwood Heights is asking voters to approve a $25 to $30 million bond to build a new town center.
2 years ago

Parents question policy that denies bus transportation within 1.5 miles of school

A bus transportation policy says bus rides are only offered to elementary school students if they live more than 1.5 miles from school.
2 years ago

Organizations work to count shorebirds that stop by Great Salt Lake

Several organizations teamed up to count how many migratory birds stop by the Great Salt Lake.
2 years ago

Utah Lake seeing less toxic algal blooms

Health officials say the toxic algal blooms in Utah Lake are at safe levels in most areas.
2 years ago

Smokey Bear celebrates 80 years of wildfire prevention

Smokey Bear celebrated his 80th birthday with hundreds of people who joined him at an celebration in Draper.
2 years ago

New parking pay stations to be installed in Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City is updating all of its 270 parking pay stations to "top-of-the-line technology," making for a more user friendly experience.
2 years ago