Former Digital Content Producer

Sam Herrera

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

Gov. Cox “confident” about SLC Olympic bid after IOC meeting

The committee in charge of the SLC Olympic bid met with the IOC to give a final pitch that Gov. Spencer Cox says was well-received."
3 years ago

Funeral services announced for President M. Russell Ballard

Services for President Ballard take place Friday and are open to the public.
3 years ago

Father arrested after allegedly killing sons in DUI crash

The two boys were 4 and 9 years old, respectively. St. George Police arrested their father once he was released from the hospital on Monday.
3 years ago

All clear given at the VA Medical Center in Salt Lake, no bomb found

The emergency department at the Salt Lake VA Medical Center and surrounding areas were evacuated due to the bomb threat.
3 years ago

Salt Lake County reports 800% increase in syphilis among women

Most of those cases were in women of childbearing age between the ages of 15 and 44, increasing the likelihood of infants born with syphilis.
3 years ago

Sugar House pausing some construction for holiday season

A break in the construction on 2100 South and 1100 East aims to give Sugar House businesses the chance to recoup some losses.
3 years ago

Suspect arrested after shooting on Antelope Island

Officers from the Davis County Sheriff's Office responded to a shooting on Antelope Island State Park on Wednesday.
3 years ago

The SHPE convention is in town, but what exactly is SHPE?

The SHPE convention has drawn thousands of people to Salt Lake, but members past and present say there's more to SHPE than the convention.
3 years ago

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints adds 36 new missions for 2024

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said the new missions are meant to keep up with the growing number of missionaries.
3 years ago

New speed limits at the U for scooters, bikes and skateboards

In an announcement made last week, the school's Department of Public Safety said everyone on wheels needs to be going under 10 mph.
3 years ago

Pilot found dead after plane crash in Emery County

The pilot was the only person onboard at the time of the Emery County plane crash. His body was recovered Saturday.
3 years ago

Two brothers killed in St. George crash

The two boys, who were brothers, were in the car with their dad when they hit a power pole on Dixie Drive in St. George, Utah
3 years ago

Break out your chunky sweaters, colder weather is coming to Utah

Utah weather is headed toward winter conditions. Cold temperatures, snow and ski season are officially on their way.
3 years ago

TRAX train strikes, kills person in Sandy

The TRAX station is closed and there's a bus bridge from Historic Sandy to Midvale Center. The UTA said riders can expect delays from 10 to 15 minutes.
3 years ago

Man dies by electrocution at Riverton Chick-fil-A

RIVERTON, Utah — A 38-year-old man died Wednesday after being electrocuted in a Riverton Chick-fil-A, according to Riverton City Communications. The man was reported to be an electrician. Riverton City Communications said the man was pronounced dead on the scene. As protocol, police will investigate his death. “We extend our sincere condolences to the family […]
3 years ago

Utah rabbi details escape out of Israel

Utah Rabbi Chaim Zippel said he and his wife saw the violence unfold around them as they made their way out of Israel.
3 years ago

What’s the “perfect” amount of sleep to get for your age?

The recommended amount of sleep you should get depends on age. So what do experts consider healthy? And why does it matter?
3 years ago

Weber High principal retires following investigation

The announcement comes after Weber High School's principal received complaints about how she handled an investigation of her own.
3 years ago

Salt Lake City’s Main Library: 125 years of history

The Salt Lake City Main Library is 125 years old, technically. It took 105 years to become the building it is now.
3 years ago

LIVE: Let Me Speak to the Governor

Live on Let Me Speak to the Governor, Gov. Spencer Cox answers listener questions.
3 years ago

House Speaker Brad Wilson to step down in November

House Speaker Brad Wilson said he would step down from both the Utah House and from his role as speaker, effective Nov. 15.
3 years ago

First human case of West Nile virus in Salt Lake County in 2023 confirmed

Four human cases of West Nile virus have been confirmed in Utah for 2023 so far, according to the Salt Lake County Health Department.
3 years ago

The MGM Resorts is operational after cybersecurity issue

Casinos like MGM Resorts have been prime targets for both traditional cybercriminal enterprises as well as foreign governments.
3 years ago

Utah lawmakers and leaders react to Romney reelection announcement

Several of the statements addressed or alluded to candidates who will run to replace Romney.
3 years ago