Former Digital Content Producer

Sam Herrera

Sam Herrera is a digital content producer for KSL NewsRadio. You can reach her at sherrera@ksl.com.

Man in critical condition after being hit by truck in Midvale

Police say a work truck ran a red light, hitting a man who was crossing the crosswalk at the intersection. Police are still investigating.
3 years ago

Officials release final report on Enoch family murders

The final report confirms what Enoch police believed from the start: that Michael Haight carried out the murders of his family members before killing himself.
3 years ago

Elder Holland temporarily excused from duties due to health, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints says

Elder Jeffrey R. Holland and his wife, Sister Patricia Holland, are both suffering from COVID, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said.
3 years ago

Before avalanche, 1,500 people were stuck in Snowbird due to road closure

Despite Snowbird lifting its interlodge order on Thursday, the 1,500 in the resort still can't leave because the road out remains closed.
3 years ago

Jury selection underway on first day of Lori Vallow Daybell trial

Two groups of jurors in the Lori Vallow Daybell trial have been questioned by the court, the prosecution and defense team.
3 years ago

Ogden Police using live video feeds to aid in situations like hoax lockdown

The Ogden City Police Department had extra help on Wednesday when it responded to now-debunked reports of an active shooter at Ogden High.
3 years ago

Arrest made after fatal Logan Canyon crash

US-89 is closed in Logan Canyon due to a crash. The Utah Highway Patrol says three people have died. The UHP says a Kia Rio crossed into oncoming lanes.
3 years ago

Granite School District says it’s prepared in case of an active shooter

Granite School District's chief of staff says he is confident that officers with the school would have a quick and efficient response to an active shooter scenario.
3 years ago

Multiple Utah schools received fake reports of school shooting, officials say

Several schools in Utah were the victims of fake school shooting reports Wednesday morning. Schools in other states reportedly faced a similar hoax.
3 years ago

Van bridge in place after S-Line loses power

The S-Line has been down for a few hours and the UTA expects that the closure will last for a while. A van bridge is in place to help those affected.
3 years ago

Creating a different framework for children’s success

One author says the framework for children's futures is in need of a replacement. How can we set our children up for success?
3 years ago

Teens charged as adults in West Valley shooting death

15-year-old Francisco Jesus Cuena was found dead in a crashed car in West Valley on March 3.
3 years ago

Utah Board of Education says full-day kindergarten benefits students’ futures

The Utah Board of Education says full-day kindergarten can help students receive support for learning gaps in a way that half-day kindergarten does not.
3 years ago

COLD: Lying Liars

Cary Hartmann hopes DNA will prove his innocence. But an informant tells police Cary might’ve buried Sheree Warren’s body next to a highway.
3 years ago

BYU announces new president

The appointed BYU president, C. Shane Reese, currently serves as BYU's academic vice president.
3 years ago

Semi hits car on I-15 in Kaysville, one person taken to hospital

The crash in Kaysville left the HOV lane closed because a semi's trailer rolled over after hitting a car.
3 years ago

Overnight I-15 closures planned in West Davis

The Utah Department of Transportation has nightly closures on I-15 in West Davis taking place over the weekend.
3 years ago

UDOT truck veers into Big Cottonwood Canyon canal, no water contamination suspected

A crash in Big Cottonwood Canyon had authorities cleaning up a canal in the canyon. Authorities say there's no threat to the water.
3 years ago

Banking crisis leaves Utah company with lessons learned

The ongoing banking crisis left local seed fund company Kickstart scrambling to find ways to help the many companies it serves.
3 years ago

Man dies at Arches National Park

A 56-year-old man on the Devils Garden Trail in Arches National Park was pronounced dead at the scene, though his cause of death has not been identified.
3 years ago

Rough weather? Expert says to check on your neighbors

Utah got hit hard by a snowstorm Wednesday, but one expert is advising that it might have hit some especially hard.
4 years ago

Murray High School placed on brief lockdown, police give all-clear

Murray High School officials received a call alerting them to the possible presence of weapons on the campus. The lockdown only lasted briefly.
4 years ago

Bill introduced to remove state-imposed food sales tax

Rep. Judy Weeks-Rohner is sponsoring the bill to remove food sales tax and hopes that it can alleviate the strain on Utah families.
4 years ago

#TwitterDown trends earlier as users experienced difficulties posting

Users across the word are reporting an error code that claims their account has reached the daily limit for tweeting.
4 years ago