Amanda Dickson

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Amanda Dickson is the co-host of Utah's Morning News and the host of A Woman's View on KSL NewsRadio. You can contact her at adickson@ksl.com.

Breaking the cycle of violence with Camp Hope

Camp Hope is a program for kids and teens who are impacted by the work of the Salt Lake County District Attorney.
2 years ago

John Curtis: “We must come to terms with fossil fuels being a part of our future.”

In a speech to the Sutherland Institute, Rep. John Curtis says he's one Republican that is willing to talk about climate.
2 years ago

Rep. Chris Stewart says federalism will cure what ails America

Rep. Chris Stewart spoke at the Sutherland Institute for its Congressional Series on Tuesday and spoke on the current state of the country,
2 years ago

Understanding the changing power grid, and that the power comes from us

A solar engineer questions recent public comments by public officials about the strength of the American power grid.
2 years ago

Questions and answers about monkeypox and its vaccine

An infectious disease expert spoke to KSL NewsRadio and offered answers to commonly asked questions about monkeypox.
2 years ago

Opinion: Should media reduce their coverage of mass shootings?

When the media focuses on mass shootings, is it hurting society, both on an individual level and collectively? What can be done?
2 years ago

The slow pace of Utah Senate confirmation for Rep. Joel Ferry

Gov. Cox has picked Rep. Joel Ferry to lead the Utah Dept. of Natural Resources. But a constitutional issue must be addressed.
2 years ago

Rescue on the Provo River: a hero’s story

SALT LAKE CITY — In the midst of a news day filled with reports of a mass shooting in Indianapolis, court appearances by mass shooting suspects in New York and Florida, and legislative reports of the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, there was an inspiring story of heroism that happened Saturday on the Provo River […]
2 years ago

Opinion: Meet the new highly contagious variant of COVID-19 — BA.5

Like others, KSL NewsRadio host Amanda Dickson avoided COVID-19 until the latest, most transmissible new variant emerged.
2 years ago

A U of U professor in Israel explains President Biden’s trip

This is Mr. Biden's first visit to Israel as president. He arrives during what Dr. Guiora refers to as a problematic time.
2 years ago

Interpretation of the Utah Constitution will likely determine fate of abortion trigger law

The argument to protect abortion rights in Utah is based on the Utah state constitution, not the United States Constitution.
2 years ago

An emergency generator can thwart a power outage

One way to assure the continuation of power at your home after an emergency is by use of a backup generator.
2 years ago

New infant sleep guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics

Among the new infant sleep recommendations, no weighted blankets or sleepers. A recurring recommendation is put baby to sleep on its back.
2 years ago

Opinion: To honor Aaron, a father’s love for his children

This is an editorial piece. An editorial, like a news article, is based on fact but also shares opinions. The opinions expressed here are solely those of the author and are not associated with our newsroom.
2 years ago

Utah nursing leader lobbying in D.C. for law to address nurse safety

Nurse safety is top of mind for the executive director of the Utah Nurses Association, who has traveled to D.C. to lobby for a new safety law.
2 years ago

Senator Derek Kitchen: Utah has a “trigger ban” on marriage equality

A Utah state senator is concerned that contained in the Utah constitution is a "trigger ban" on marriage equality.
2 years ago

Salt Lake mayor, others, send gun resolution to Congress

Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall said that 200 U.S. mayors agree that Congress must enact greater gun control.
2 years ago

Checking in with Springville High: “We’re doing okay.”

An air of somberness hovered over graduation preparations at Springville High, as families rallied to support all involved in a tragic shooting.
2 years ago

Inflation sending more Utahns to the Food Bank

Inflation is keeping the Utah Food Bank quite busy these days.
2 years ago

Economic impact of a 2030 Olympics in Utah? Dollars and jobs!

An economic impact study from the U of U found that the 2030 Olympics in Utah would bring $30 billion to the state.
2 years ago

Mental health services expanding for children (and parents) in Utah

Utah officials note a 300% increase in mental health crises in children over the last ten years. Immediate help can be a gamechanger.
2 years ago

Meet them in the middle: Utah Blue Dogs, Republican Governance Group

Former Utah Representative Ben McAdams, and two other centrist Democrats elected to represent Utah, belonged to the Blue Dogs.
2 years ago

Only 1 in 8 Americans believe in marriage, Utah bucks the trend

Marriage rates decline for most of the U.S. however, Utah's rates remain high. Marriage among younger generations is less popular.
2 years ago

Sen. Mike Lee works on FORMULA Act to address baby formula crisis

To address the national shortage of baby formula, Sen. Lee proposed a bill that focuses on tarrifs, FDA regulations, and WIC requirements.
2 years ago