Former Digital Content Producer

Sam Herrera

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

Tree-cutting comes with hazards, expert warns

After a man died while cutting a tree in Kaysville last week, a local arborist says the accident highlights the dangers of tree-cutting.
1 year ago

Pink phone booth encourages callers to share messages of hope for Great Salt Lake

Great Salt Lake Hopeline visitors can leave a message to the lake, listen to the sounds of the lake or listen to messages other people have left.
1 year ago

New Salt Lake City police chief sworn in

The Salt Lake City Council approved Brian Redd's appointment as Salt Lake City police chief Tuesday night.
1 year ago

Tariffs will raise prices for Americans but total impact is hard to predict

Americans will start seeing higher prices on a number of goods after tariffs on Mexico and Canada went into effect on Tuesday.
1 year ago

What’s next for Ukraine and US relations?

What are the next steps for Ukraine and the U.S. following the contentious visit between President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and President Donald Trump last week?
1 year ago

How to navigate housing concerns after job loss

For those navigating unemployment after recent federal layoffs, housing payments may be top of mind.
1 year ago

Workers impacted by federal layoffs have resources, Utah Department of Workforce Services says

Federal layoffs have impacted thousands in the U.S. this year and more are expected.
1 year ago

Utah lawmaker hopes to create new path for counties to split

Legislation is in the works to offer residents and cities in Utah another way to create a new county.
1 year ago

Utah school district using fees to discourage truancy

A Utah school district is using truancy fees to deter chronic absenteeism in its classrooms.
1 year ago

United Jewish Federation of Utah decries news of Bibas family

The news that the body of Israeli Shiri Bibas was not returned as promised has sent waves of grief across the world.
1 year ago

Web searches about gambling addictions are up, study shows

Searches related to gambling addiction issues and resources have been on the rise over the past several years.
1 year ago

New bill would refund drivers for unused car registrations

A new bill would allow Utah drivers to get a car registration refund if they sell their car before the registration is up.
1 year ago

Murray house fire causes damages, displaces family

A Murray house fire displaced a family of three and caused an estimated $200,000 in damages in the early hours of Monday morning.
1 year ago

Ogden City launches new AI assistant ‘Archie’

The new Ogden AI assistant, "Archie," is meant to answer residents' questions quickly and can connect them with more resources.
2 years ago

Air taxis in Utah are one step closer to reality

Air taxis in Utah aren't too far off. Utah's governor met with the leaders of two tech companies on Tuesday to signal the state's investment.
2 years ago

New bill would provide qualifying students with free school meals

A new bill hopes to improve current programs that provide free and reduced school meals to children in Utah.
2 years ago

Utah Division of Wildlife Resources gets $37.2 million in grants for habitat restoration projects

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources received funding for habitat restoration — work the division says is crucial for Utah's fish and wildlife.
2 years ago

Weber State launches new program with emphasis on mental health

Students at Weber State now have the chance to pursue a degree with an emphasis on becoming a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner.
2 years ago

‘Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness’: Utah Democrats focusing on ‘basics’ this session

Utah Senate Democrats said they'd be focusing on legislation that promote life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
2 years ago

Utah lawmaker focusing on school safety this legislative session

A new bill in the 2025 legislative session seeks to prioritize safety measures in Utah schools.
2 years ago

Utah lawmakers seek collaboration with cities to create affordable housing

Affordable housing in Utah is top of mind for lawmakers but for those initiatives to work, they'll have to collaborate with city governments.
2 years ago

Is Utah a good place to raise a family? Kind of, according to new report

A new report says that Utah is the 20th best state to raise a family. Here's why the state landed in the middle of the pack.
2 years ago

Utah schools working to address chronic absenteeism

Canyons School District has had its sights set on fighting chronic absenteeism since the beginning of the school year.
2 years ago

Local oncologist talks about the link between alcohol and cancer

The U.S. surgeon general called for warning labels on alcoholic beverages last week, citing the link between alcohol and cancer.
2 years ago