Emily Ashmead

emily ashmead assistant promotions director

Website: http://www.staging.kslnewsradio.com

Emily Ashmead is a Utah-grown millennial, boy mom, who married her high school BFF. She's a big fan of Indian food, sideline cheering, gardening, and temperatures between 75-90 degrees. You can reach her at eashmead@ksl.com.

Davis Education Foundation

Did you know that almost 17,000 students do not know where their next meal will come from and that more than 1,200 children are experiencing homelessness in the Davis School District? Children cannot learn when they are hungry or do not have a safe place to shower, do laundry, study, or access resources. The Davis […]
3 years ago

Friends for Sight

Since the pandemic began, kids and adults alike are spending more time looking at screens, especially as virtual school and meetings have been on the rise. A recent survey found that 44 percent of children are using electronic devises for over four hours per day, more than double the rate before the pandemic. Unfortunately, this […]
3 years ago

Bike Helmets

It’s important to stay safe on a bike by always wearing your helmet. This can reduce your risk of head injury as much as 85 percent. There are a few things to note when properly fitting a helmet. First, make sure you get a helmet that has an ANSI or SNELL label to certify its […]
3 years ago

Bike Utah

Cycling is a low impact exercise that offers plenty of health benefits. It can increase your metabolism, builds muscles, eases feelings of stress, and improves your balance, posture, and coordination. Cycling is often considered a great opportunity to travel – but in many people’s lives, cycling is not safe. Bike Utah wants to change that. […]
3 years ago

Moab Valley Multicultural Center

In 2005, public school teacher Leticia (La-TISH-A) Bentley was being called on more and more to serve as an interpreter and advocate for Moab’s growing immigrant population. As the need for bilingual and multicultural education, advocacy, and crisis intervention grew, she recruited a core of dedicated volunteers who officially formed the Moab Valley Multicultural Center […]
3 years ago

Utah Cancer Control Program – UDOH

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in American women, except for skin cancer. When caught early it is often treatable. There are screenings out there that can provide early detection and save lives. Utah Cancer Control Program or UCCP partners with local health departments, community clinics, hospital, worksites and more to provide evidence-based strategies […]
3 years ago

The Goal Foundation – Ogden Marathon

Have you ever thought about running the Ogden Marathon? Have you ever thought about doing it virtually? That’s right, you get to be the race director, design your own course, and choose which day you run between May 9th and the 16th. The Goal Foundation inspires Utahns to “Get Out and Live!” by participating, volunteering, […]
3 years ago

Special Enrollment Period

No one plans to get sick or hurt, but most people need medical care at some point, so having health insurance can protect you from unexpected, high medical costs and offer you the freedom to choose a provider that fits your needs. Utahns are currently able to sign up for health insurance and may be […]
3 years ago

National Volunteer Week

National Volunteer Week is an opportunity to recognize the impact of volunteer service and the power of volunteers to tackle society’s greatest challenges, build stronger communities, and a force that transforms the world. Things looked a little different in 2020, but volunteers throughout Utah continued to show up for their neighbors. Americans volunteer 8.8 billion […]
3 years ago

Family Support Center of Ogden

Parenting is hard, there’s no way around it. But the good news is, you don’t have to do it alone. Family Support Centers are here to help! They are located throughout the state of Utah and to help you care for yourself and for your children. Their goals are to support parents, protect children, and […]
3 years ago

Primary Children’s Hospital – Car Seats

Have you ever wondered if your car seat is installed correctly? Do you have your child harnessed safely? Or when should your child start to face forward? You can get answers to those and other car seat questions and any help you may need from the comfort and convenience of your own home. Intermountain Primary […]
3 years ago

Utah Nonprofits Association

Utah’s nonprofits comfort, inspire, feed, shelter, heal, and educate people everywhere in Utah. Our communities see cleaner air and water, support for survivors of domestic violence, care for individuals suffering from mental health disorders, warm and safe places for people to sleep at night, enriched perspectives from the arts, respite for both children and adults […]
3 years ago

Sanpete Pantry

Last February, Jeff Jarman from the Sanpete Pantry, got a report that there were some children in the area who only had paper and water in a bowl to eat. He knows the reality of what goes on behind closed doors and that there’s a real need for those who don’t know where their next […]
3 years ago

Southwest Behavioral Health Center

Community members in Washington County are saving lives by attending suicide prevention trainings offered by the Southwest Behavioral Health Center in St. George. Those who attend learn that depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts can affect anyone and it’s important to be open and direct when talking about suicide. One of the most important things to […]
3 years ago

Salt Lake Donated Dental Services

A healthy smile shouldn’t be limited to those with financial means. For over thirty years, Salt Lake Donated Dental Services has helped to relieve pain and suffering while preserving the oral health of patients who have no other access to dental care. Salt Lake Donated Dental Services provides cleanings, fillings, extractions, crowns, dentures and pediatric […]
3 years ago

Hey Google Home Speaker: wake me up to KSL NewsRadio

If you have a Google Home speaker, it’s easy to make it play a station or song that will actually get you out of bed. In fact, all you have to do is give the voice command, "Hey Google, wake me up at 7.30AM to KSL NewsRadio". 
3 years ago

Rape Recovery Center

Sexual violence impacts all facets of our community. In 1974 a small group of volunteers initiated a local community rape awareness program. It has since grown into a robust nonprofit to empower those victimized by sexual violence through advocacy, crisis intervention, and therapy and to educate the community about the cause, impact, and prevention of […]
3 years ago

Open Doors

Sometimes life throws us some pretty big curve balls that we weren’t expecting. You might feel discouraged and helpless, but all you need is a little direction and a helping hand. Open Doors in Davis County is there to help by providing the resources needed to assist families in finding lasting solutions to poverty, preventing […]
3 years ago

USU Mental Health First Aid

We’re all familiar with first aid – you can bandage a scrape, clean a cut, or know to take someone to the hospital with a broken arm. But what if you see or know someone going through a mental health crisis like having a panic attack or a friend tells you they’re depressed? Utah State […]
3 years ago

Life Hack: How to set an alarm on Alexa and wake up to KSL NewsRadio

She can tell you the weather, order your groceries, and play your favorite music. But did you know that Alexa can bring the voices of Tim Hughes and Amanda Dickson to your home as a morning alarm clock? 
3 years ago

Read Across America Day

“You’re never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read to a child.” So said Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss. It is clever phrasing for such an important task. Reading to children is one of the best things we can do to help them get on and stay on […]
3 years ago

Love Letters Challenge

Remember as a child when you’d ask to get the mail just in case there was something for you? And those few days out of the year filled you with such joy when someone thought to write you a letter? Well, those feelings don’t just go away once you grow up. This week, we challenge […]
3 years ago

Tooele County School District

Did you know students experiencing homelessness may exhibit excessive tardiness or absences, are more likely to miss homework assignments, and may lack a support system or guidance? The Tooele County School District provides services and supplies to children experiencing homelessness in Tooele County. They have helped hundreds of students in the district by providing basic […]
3 years ago

Teacher Feature is back in session

After what felt like an extended summer vacation, KSL's Teacher Feature program is back in session. This year's Teacher Feature primary sponsor is Burt Brothers Tire & Service. The company has been involved with Teacher Feature for more than ten years, and says they are appreciative of a way to give back. 
3 years ago