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 bus driver wins third place in international safety competition

A Utah bus driver won third place in an international transportation safety award competition. He is now gearing up for back to school.
2 years ago

Research indicates that even in small amounts, alcohol can shorten your life

New research finds even small amounts of alcohol is bad for your health. Multiple studies show just one drink a day can shrink your brain.
2 years ago

Local thrift store asks for donations during back-to-school season

Back-to-school shopping can be expensive. Buying your kid a whole new wardrobe is not feasible for everyone. 
2 years ago

City councils to decide if Alpine School District split should be added to November ballot

Several cities from the Alpine School District will vote Tuesday on whether to put a school district split on the ballot.
2 years ago

UTA offers free transit passes again for those in Salt Lake City School District

Faculty, students and family members in the Salt Lake City School District can get free passes for UTA public transportation.
2 years ago

Plans to extend West Davis Highway keeps up with state growth

UDOT will soon expand the West Davis Highway will further north into Davis County to West Point to prepare for growth within Utah.
2 years ago

West Nile virus detected in Draper, Riverton

Draper City officials said mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus were found near Vista Station Blvd., and the UTA FrontRunner station.
2 years ago

New BMX freestyle training facility in South Jordan

South Jordan is now the home to USA Cycling's new BMX Freestyle Training facility.
2 years ago

Think twice before covering your child’s car seat with a blanket

It's common to see a thin blanket covering a car seat to protect babies from the sun, but it can actually do more harm than good.
2 years ago

Youth mental health in Utah improving, post-pandemic

The latest Youth Risk Behavior Survey found that 37% of respondents reported feeling so sad or hopeless that they changed their usual activities.
2 years ago

25 Utah athletes headed to the Paris Olympics

Over two dozen Utah athletes are headed to Paris for the Summer Olympics as part of Team USA.
2 years ago

Utah Committee for the Games prepares for Paris

Utah's Committee for the Games is "humble but hopeful" as they finish preparations on their 2034 Olympics bid.
2 years ago

Lyman seeks unredacted list of those who signed Gov. Cox’s ballot petition

Lyman said he received only a heavily redacted list from Henderson's office that did not reveal about 40% of the names.
2 years ago

Utah is now completely out of drought status

According to KSL Meteorologist Matt Johnson, Utah is completely out of a drought status for now but much of the state is abnormally dry.
2 years ago

“Planting parties” at Utah Lake working to rid the lake of invasive phragmites

The Utah Lake Authority is hosting "planting parties" to replace an invasive plant species with native vegetation.
2 years ago

Utah homeowners insurance rates have skyrocketed

According to data from S&P Global, in 2023 Utahns spent about 52% more on homeowner's insurance than they did in 2018. 
2 years ago

The FBI is starting a new program to prevent mass violence

With a rise in mass violence over the past 20 years, the FBI is asking for citizens to be aware of the warning signs associated with someone considering an attack.
2 years ago

Vice President Kamala Harris visits Utah for campaign fundraiser

Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband are in Utah Friday, visiting a home in Park City for a fundraiser.
2 years ago

Brace for heat impacts: High temperatures expected at Hill Air Show

There's not much shade at the Warriors Over the Wasatch air show at Hill Air Force Base, and expected highs in the mid 90s won't help.
2 years ago

North Tooele Fire District gifted water tanker

Thanks to the Bureau of Land Management, the North Tooele Fire District now has a new water tanker at its disposal.
2 years ago

University of Utah offers new continuing education courses

The University of Utah is trying to "close the skills gap" by offering continuing education courses for busy professionals.
2 years ago

Alpine School District’s proposed split has been blocked from the November ballot

A bill has been passed that prevents local school board from initiating a process to split the Alpine School District's proposal
2 years ago

SLCPD asks for help finding hit-and-run driver

Salt Lake City Police are looking for a hit-and-run driver involved in an accident last week that left a woman severely injured.
2 years ago

New platelet storage program could save lives, Red Cross says

The American Red Cross has secured new funding to support their new cold-storage platelet program. They say being able to extend the shelf-life from five days to 14 could be a life-saving matter. 
2 years ago