Former Digital Content Producer

Sam Herrera

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

‘Blooper’ storms slated to hit Utah, keeping inversion away through the weekend

After a dry spell plagued northern Utah with an ugly smog for nearly 10 days, a new "parade" of storms is expected to keep the inversion away.
2 years ago

Arrest made in 1972 murder cold case

The Uintah County Sheriff's Office arrested a man in Salt Lake City on Tuesday on suspicion of murdering another man over 50 years ago.
2 years ago

Weekend Bangerter Highway closures expected in South Jordan, Taylorsville

UDOT will close parts of Bangerter Highway in South Jordan and Taylorsville, between 9000 S. and 10400 S. through Sunday, Nov. 24.
2 years ago

The decline of third places may be contributing to kids’ loneliness

Third places offer people a chance to find connection outside of home or school. But kids may be facing barriers to finding those places.
2 years ago

Natural gas leak caused South Jordan house explosion, firefighters say

South Jordan firefighters are still investigating the source of the natural gas leak that caused the deadly house explosion this week.
2 years ago

White substance found at Salt Lake County building deemed not harmful

The Salt Lake City Fire Department tested the white substance and found that it wasn't harmful.
2 years ago

Dating at Her Age: The dangers of stalking

While dating can be exciting, it can also open the door to dangerous situations like stalking and harassment.
2 years ago

It’s candy season, but what does all that added sugar mean for our health?

Sugar is a part of everyone's diet and can provide an important function. But, foods with added sugar usually don't have other nutrients.
2 years ago

Elections 101: Where to get trustworthy voting information

With so much available on the internet, election officials want to make sure you're getting your voting information from the right place.
2 years ago

More cases likely in McDonald’s E. coli outbreak, heath officials say

A Utah health official says there are likely more than four cases in the state related to the McDonald's E. coli outbreak.
2 years ago

Instagram announces new features to prevent sextortion of teens

A new campaign from Meta, the parent company of Instagram, aims to spread awareness to teens about sextortion.
2 years ago

Plane crashes into Utah Lake, crews still searching for two occupants

A small plane crashed into Utah Lake Friday morning. Crews are working to recover the occupants.
2 years ago

A close look at the film industry in Utah

The film industry in Utah celebrates 100 years in 2024. Take a behind-the-scenes look at how the industry works in the state.
2 years ago

Lawmakers file appeal to restore Amendment D on ballot

The Utah Legislature is appealing a judge's decision to void Amendment D on November's ballot.
2 years ago

Willow Springs Fire burns over 350 acres in Box Elder County

Firefighters in northern Utah are fighting the South Willow Fire in Tooele, the Willow Springs Fire in Box Elder and the Rudd Fire in Davis.
2 years ago

Teen accused of Georgia high school shooting previously interviewed over online threats

The teen accused of shooting up his Georgia high school on Wednesday was interviewed last year over online threats.
2 years ago

4 dead in Georgia high school shooting, 14-year-old student in custody

Four people are dead and nine have been hospitalized after a shooting at a Georgia high school Wednesday morning.
2 years ago

New legislation in the works to address youth gang violence in Utah

A legislative subcommittee in Utah is taking a close look at what roles adults play in youth gang violence.
2 years ago

8-year-old boy dies from accidental, self-inflicted shooting in Lehi

An 8-year-old died the morning after accidentally shooting himself at a Lehi gas station.
2 years ago

Driver arrested for allegedly going 148 mph on freeway

The Utah Highway Patrol said troopers clocked an 18-year-old driver going 148 mph on I-15 in Juab County overnight.
2 years ago

National Weather Service warns of fire weather conditions in northern Utah

The National Weather Service said there would be critical fire weather conditions in several counties including Box Elder, Tooele and Davis.
2 years ago

Power restored to over 21,000 customers in Utah County

A power outage on Friday affected thousands in the Utah County cities of Cedar Fort, Eagle Mountain and Fairfield.
2 years ago

Ogden man arrested for alleged participation in Capitol riot

A 66-year-old Utah man is accused of a felony and several misdemeanors related to his alleged participation in the Capitol riot.
2 years ago

“How quickly life can change:” Family shares statement following 5-year-old’s accidental shooting death

Following the accidental death of a 5-year-old in Santaquin, his family reminded others to remember "how quickly life can change."
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