Former Digital Content Producer

Sam Herrera

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

Police say man arrested for gym assault later confessed to Spanish Fork murder

A 28-year-old man suspected of attacking and hanging another man in Ogden has been linked to a recent Spanish Fork murder.
4 years ago

Jen Shah of Real Housewives SLC pleads guilty to fraud charges

Jen Shah, known from "The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City," plead guilty to charges connected to a telemarketing scheme.
4 years ago

Update: Little Dell Fire now 60% contained, United Fire says

The Little Dell Fire in Parley's Canyon broke out around 1:00 a.m. Monday morning. Two crews responded and continue to work on managing it.
4 years ago

Child involved in South Jordan auto-pedestrian collision dies

One of the two children injured in an auto-pedestrian collision on Wednesday has died, according to the South Jordan Police Department.
4 years ago

St. George Police highlight importance of video surveillance after burglaries

The St. George Police Department said video surveillance evidence helped identify a suspect in a string of restaurant robberies.
4 years ago

UPDATE: Suspect in custody after Herriman SWAT incident

Police in Herriman said it had a SWAT incident on Thursday morning, but said that there was no immediate threat to the public.
4 years ago

UDOT to temporarily close Cottonwood Heights I-215 bridge for restoration

The Utah Department of Transportation will close the Union Park Avenue to westbound I-215 flyover bridge in Cottonwood Heights for two weeks.
4 years ago

Could a gas strike work? One expert doubts it

A gas strike effort by Tucson residents caught social media attention recently, but could a strike actually drive prices down?
4 years ago

Anonymous donor offers $50K to help find missing South Salt Lake man

The South Salt Lake Police Department announced an anonymous donor will offer $50K to anyone that provides information that helps locate a missing South Salt Lake man.
4 years ago

Man in custody after high-speed chase through Taylorsville

A high-speed chase through Taylorsville Monday afternoon led to the arrest of a 51-year-old man who police say violated his felony probation.
4 years ago

Deuel Creek Fire continues to burn, officials hopeful for more containment

As of Tuesday morning, the Deuel Creek Fire was 10% contained and affected 129 acres near Centerville, Utah. Officials continue to work to contain it.
4 years ago

SLCPD says an accidental gunshot almost hit an 8-year-old, offers gun safety reminder to community

SALT LAKE CITY — The Salt Lake City Police Department sent out a reminder about gun safety Thursday morning following an incident earlier in the week where a gunshot reportedly traveled through an apartment wall, past an 8-year-old boy. The boy was unharmed but police urged the community to practice gun safety. The SLCPD said […]
4 years ago

UDOT reminds travelers of heavy traffic over the holiday weekend

SALT LAKE CITY — Ahead of the Fourth of July holiday weekend, the Utah Department of Transportation asked travelers to plan for traffic delays. Delays are expected along the Wasatch Front and Wasatch Back from Friday, July 1 to Monday, July 4. The UDOT said travelers should expect the following on Friday: Delays up to […]
4 years ago

Tooele fire prompts reminder about firework safety

Illegal fireworks started a fire in Tooele, Utah Tuesday night. Officials reminded Utahns to light fireworks safely and legally this holiday weekend.
4 years ago

SLCPD shuts down area near 700 East following fight at yoga studio

The SLCPD shut down an area near 700 East but said there is no longer any danger to the public and the suspect is in custody.
4 years ago

Intermountain Healthcare study finds “better” IV fluid treatment

Researchers with Intermountain Healthcare conducted a 15-month-long study to learn the effects of using an alternative IV fluid for patients.
4 years ago

Provo fire department sends out reminder about July fireworks

Provo Fire and Rescue put out a firework advisory for residents wanting to set off fireworks over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
4 years ago

Hill Air Force Base’s Air and Space show bringing STEM to kids

The 2022 Warriors Over The Wasatch Air and Space Show begins June 25 at Hill Air Force Base and will have a STEM-focused attraction.
4 years ago

Where to find a COVID-19 vaccine provider for children 5 and under in Utah

COVID-19 vaccines are now available for children as young as 6 months old, but where can you find a vaccine provider for your child in Utah?
4 years ago

More COVID-19 vaccines ordered in Utah for children as young as 6 months

32,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines for children 6 months and older have been ordered by the Utah Department of Health and Human Services.
4 years ago

Native American tribes will co-manage Bears Ears National Monument with federal agencies

Federal agencies will co-manage Bears Ears with the Hopi Tribe, Navajo Nation, Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, Ute Indian Tribe and the Pueblo of Zuni
4 years ago

BLM issues fire prevention order for north and central Utah

A fire prevention order for north and central Utah has been issued for BLM land in 12 counties. It will be in effect until BLM rescinds it.
4 years ago

Human-caused fires in southern Utah burned over the weekend

Human-caused fires spanning multiple acres burned in southern Utah over the weekend as temperatures soared into the 90s.
4 years ago

Mountain lion captured in Pleasant Grove

The mountain lion was first spotted in Pleasant Grove on Monday when it had reportedly killed chickens from a backyard coop.
4 years ago