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 found dead from self-inflicted wound following SWAT situation

SALT LAKE CITY — The Salt Lake City Police Department’s SWAT Team discovered a suspect dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound following a reported sexual assault. The area surrounding a Salt Lake home was locked down by the SLCPD for a period on Monday afternoon as the SWAT team investigated. There is a large police […]
4 years ago

Utah-based company under fire by FTC for “made in the USA” claims

The Utah-based company "Lions Not Sheep" signed a settlement over a Federal Trade Commission complaint against the company's labelling.
4 years ago

Accidents across the state cause multiple closures

Icy roads, a power line accident, and several crashes caused closures across U.S. Route 40, U.S. Route 6, and Interstate 15 Monday morning.
4 years ago

Utah leaders react to leaked SCOTUS draft on abortion law

A leaked draft opinion from the Supreme Court of the United States would overturn Roe v. Wade. Utah leaders reacted to both the draft and the leak.
4 years ago

Timpanogos Cave National Monument gears up to celebrate 100th year

The Timpanogos Cave National Monument will celebrate its 100th year in October. The park will celebrate with activities throughout the year.
4 years ago

Orrin G. Hatch Foundation announces funeral plans for former senator

Two services for Orrin Hatch have been planned for May. Both services will be held in Salt Lake City and will be open to the public.
4 years ago

Fundraising accounts created for victims of Iron County plane crash

The Iron County plane crash that left four people dead is under federal investigation.
4 years ago

17-year-old arrested for kidnapping 12-year-old

A 17-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of kidnapping and more after a Utah County Sheriff's Office Lieutenant found a 12-year-old in his car.
4 years ago

Ogden City calls for flag design submissions

Ogden will choose a new flag this fall. The city called for people to submit their design ideas by July 15.
4 years ago

Second avian flu case confirmed in Utah

Avian flu in Utah was confirmed for a second time. The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food advised bird owners to take precautions and monitor their birds for symptoms.
4 years ago

Family of a teen who died in fall from Florida amusement park ride sues

A harness sensor in the teen's seat had been "manually loosened, adjusted and tightened," allowing for a greater gap than normal.
4 years ago

Moab concert series starts in May

A year-round Moab concert series will be held for the first time this year. Concert dates start in May and run for 12 weeks into October.
4 years ago

Virgin River Campground to start online reservation system

A new online system will allow visitors to reserve sites at the Virgin River Campground. First-come, first-serve sites will still be available.
4 years ago

Elon Musk to buy Twitter in $44 billion deal

The deal, which was unanimously approved by Twitter's board, is expected to close this year. It comes after Musk revealed last week he had lined up $46.5 billion in financing to acquire the company.
4 years ago

State Street traffic restrictions starting soon

State Street traffic restrictions are slated to start soon and continue into August. Work will impact areas downtown and near the Capitol.
4 years ago

Trial venue for Lori Vallow Daybell moved to Ada County

The Lori Vallow Daybell trial will be held in Ada County, beginning October 11. It is scheduled to run through December 16.
4 years ago

Park City to give 200 trees to residents

PARK CITY, Utah — Park City plans to provide 200 free trees to residents as part of its Planting Park City initiative. The initiative aims to help the city reach its goal of being carbon neutral by 2030. The city will partner with Arbor Day Foundation to provide free trees to homeowners. The trees are […]
4 years ago

Sandy City to test emergency alert system

Sandy City will test its emergency alert system on April 21. Residents who have opted-in can expect to get a test message.
4 years ago

Proposed EPA action on Utah air quality applauded by advocates

The Environmental Protection Agency proposed a decision that would change the air quality attainment status in Utah from "marginal" to "moderate."
4 years ago

Sistine Chapel exhibition coming to Salt Lake

Ceiling frescos from the Sistine Chapel are reproduced and presented in a viewer-friendly way in this exhibition
4 years ago

Google brought billions of economic activity to Utah

The tech company brought over $9 billion in economic activity to the state in 2021. Almost 200,000 local companies used Google's many services.
4 years ago

Snowbasin will open for bonus weekend

Snowbasin Resort will open up for skiing this weekend thanks to some fresh snow. The resort will have some adjusted operations.
4 years ago

A Rose Park school breaks ground on a STEM outdoor classroom

Guadalupe School, located in Rose Park, will build a 12,000 square foot outdoor STEM classroom. A groundbreaking ceremony will held Friday.
4 years ago

Winter storm hits Utah with wind, rain, and snow

The weather in Utah will see a few changes in the next few hours, according to the National Weather Service.
4 years ago