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.

Bonneville High School opens new teen center to help students in crisis

Bonneville's new teen center has a kitchen, laundry, a shower, and a food pantry as well as a living room area, and study rooms.
2 years ago

Businesses on Salt Lake City’s west side taking steps toward using clean energy

A few businesses on Salt Lake City's west side are going solar. They hope to encourage others to do the same.
2 years ago

Concerns raised over construction of above-ground diesel tanks near Hill Air Force Base

Some Layton residents have concerns over two above-ground diesel tanks being built by Hill Airforce Base and their neighborhood.
2 years ago

Police believe convicted serial killer is responsible for 1998 murder in Utah

A convicted serial killer on death row in California is now facing a new charge for a 1998 murder in Salt Lake City.
2 years ago

Salt Lake City police cracking down on 999 Ride crime

Salt lake City Police say after criminal behavior among cyclists on the 999 ride. They are enforcing and educating riders on the law.
2 years ago

Presidential election approaches, and Utah has donated more to Biden

As the 2024 presidential election approaches, donations for President Joe Biden's campaign in Utah are outpacing those of Donald Trump.
2 years ago

Program connects those who struggle with mental health to employers

One Utah program is working to connect those who have struggled with mental health illness with jobs. Then, it helps them stay employed.
2 years ago

Data shows benefits of getting a higher education

A new study confirms that perusing higher education has multiple benefits including economic and positive societal impacts.
2 years ago

City of Provo prepares for high flows at the Provo River

Spring runoff brings with it high flows in rivers across the state. Provo city is working to be prepared for any problems.
2 years ago

The dangers of coming into contact with a moose this month

Utah's Division of Wildlife Resources warns moose may be more aggressive right now because it is calving season.
2 years ago

Inmates create state prison greenhouses that provide far-reaching benefits

The nine greenhouses at the Utah State Correctional Facility provide plants for agencies across the state, while helping inmates develop life skills they can take with them in life after prison.
2 years ago

Two-story liquor store opens in SLC

A new, two-story liquor store is opening in Salt Lake City on Monday June 3. The store is expected to bring an economic boost to Utah.
2 years ago

Weber State University conserving water through xeriscaping

Weber State is making changes to conserve water, by implementing a "water action plan." They want to reduce water use by 30%.
2 years ago

The SunTrapp set to reopen under new ownership and slightly new name

The SunTrapp, previously called the Sun Trapp, will reopen after closing without explanation in January.
2 years ago

Invasive insect species spreading through Utah, threatening forests

Utah's forests are being threatened by an invasive insect. And researchers say not much can be done to stop them.
2 years ago

Undercover at the Utah County Jail on new season of A&E show “60 Days In”

The Utah County Jail is the setting of the ninth season of the A&E show "60 Days In." The show sends volunteers undercover into prisons and jails across the country to expose any problems that might exist. 
2 years ago

New department prepares inmates for life after prison

A new prison program aims to help inmates gain work skills and training to to be successful for life after prison.
2 years ago

Utah’s population changes in age and race

Utah's population is getting older with more than 12% now at or above retirement age. At the same time, part of the population now identify as a minority because of racial and ethnic diversity.
2 years ago

New report explores similarities and differences in rural and urban Utahns

Researchers analyzed Census data, which showed that people in Utah’s urban and rural communities shared surprising similarities.
2 years ago

Restoring biodiversity to wetlands sites in Salt Lake

Along with the U of U and others, Salt Lake City Public Lands hopes to return biodiversity to the wetlands of the Jordan River watershed.
2 years ago

Sandy crossing guard retiring after more than 30 years

Janice Parker found her passion while her child attended Park Lane Elementary. She would become Sandy Police's first-ever crossing guard supervisor.
2 years ago

State auditor’s office inundated with “bogus” complaints about new bathroom law

Utah's state auditor is being inundated with complaints about the recent implementation of a law that regulates which bathroom a person can use.
2 years ago

Intermountain Health: Seeing hospital food as medicine

Intermountain Health is giving hospital food a better name as they aim to serve hotel-quality meals to patients and visitors.
2 years ago

36% of driver’s license tests failed in Utah

Looking at data reported by individual states, USA Today found that 36.2% of Utahns failed the test for their drivers license at some point. That is just slightly higher than the national average of 34.7%
2 years ago