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Kira Hoffelmeyer

Kira Hoffelmeyer, born and raised in Utah, dreamed of rain and evergreens. But her time at the University of Oregon, the Daily Emerald, and KLCC News weren’t enough to keep her away from the Wasatch Mountains and Southern Utah red rocks. Kira returned to Utah in 2016, working as a part-time anchor, reporter, and producer at KSL Newsradio. After two years, s took the reins of Jeff Caplan’s Afternoon News as its youngest ever Executive Producer. Now, Kira leads the station’s digital-first efforts, alongside managing the daily newsroom, as the Assistant News Director. You’ll always find this Murrow-winning, pint-sized firecracker with a cup of coffee, a good book, camera, and a notebook. Connect with Kira at khoffelmeyer@ksl.com.

How to send a text in Marketron

Currently, we use the system Marketron to send text messages to listeners, we’ve promised them breaking news the second it happens so we prioritize text messages in breaking news situations. Texting hierarchy The news producers (EPs, APs) are the commanders-in-chief when it comes to text messages. It is up to the morning EP, AP or […]
2 years ago

17 new temples announced by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Over a dozen new temples have been announced. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will build nine abroad, eight in the U.S.
2 years ago

Independent investigation reports no evidence Izzy Tichenor was bullied before her death

The Davis School District has released its report on the death of 9-year-old Izzy Tichenor, who died by suicide in the fall of 2021. 
2 years ago

Transgender athlete ban center stage at special session

Utah lawmakers are considering overturning a veto from Gov. Spencer Cox that creates a transgender athlete ban in the state's high school sports. 
2 years ago

High school activities group worried about looming lawsuit if transgender athlete ban veto overidden

The Utah High School Activities Association is worried about the cost of fighting lawsuits against H.B.11. UHSAA took a neutral position on the bill.
2 years ago

Transgender athlete ban vetoed by governor, lawmakers call special session

Gov. Cox calls the transgender athlete ban fundamentally flawed, lawmakers say it's about fairness. Advocates are asking where the collaboration is.
2 years ago

UHP gives update after another wrong-way driver causes crash overnight

Two drivers experienced only minor injuries after yet another crash caused by a wrong-way driver overnight. 
2 years ago

Man charged with dealing Park City teens ‘pink’ drug that killed them

Court documents say Colin Shapard dealt teens in Park City "pink", leading to their overdose deaths. Drug enforcement officers uncovered Shapard's eight-year dealing history.
2 years ago

3-year-old girl dies after bad weather crash on I-15 in Ogden

OGDEN, Utah — A 3-year-old girl has died after being critically injured in a crash on northbound I-15 in Ogden this morning. This happened around 5 a.m. when 9-10 cars collided in three different areas because of the slick road conditions on northbound I-15 from the overnight storm.  The 3-year-old girl was in a Chrysler […]
2 years ago

VIDEO: Heber City Police arrest DoorDash driver, finish up his order

A Heber City police officer finished a DoorDash delivery after arresting the delivery driver.
2 years ago

Attacks hits Ukraine children’s hospital, officials say

A Russian attack severely damaged a children's hospital and maternity ward in the besieged port city of Mariupol, Ukraine.
2 years ago

Lawmakers approve bill inspired by Izzy Tichenor to track who gets bullied at school

Utah lawmakers passed a bill to require school officials to collect data on kids who are getting bullied. That data would include the victim's demographics.
2 years ago

Governor to sign bill that limits public, journalist access to some police statements

Tune in every Thursday and Friday to hear from the Utah House speaker and minority leader on Utah's Morning News.
2 years ago

Members of the U.S. Navy are helping at overwhelmed Utah hospital

More than 25 members of the U.S. Navy are now at the University of Utah Hospital to help with over 500 surgeries deferred because of COVID-19 hospitalizations.
2 years ago

WATCH: Blackhawk helicopters removed from Snowbird Ski Resort

The Utah National Guard has removed two Blackhawk helicopters after two collided during a training accident last week in the Mineral Basin area of the Snowbird Ski Resort.
2 years ago

Utah House follows Senate’s footsteps in restricting journalist access

Members of the Utah House of Representatives approved a new rule limiting where reporters can go in the House chambers.
2 years ago

Father charged for his 4-year-old firing a gun outside a McDonald’s

Sadaat Johnson is now facing charges of child abuse, neglect, and aggravated assault. He's also charged with interfering with an arresting officer.
2 years ago

So in Utah weather… it’s spring now? Sort of — yes

March 1 marks the first day of "meteorological spring", which is really just a tidy way for meteorologists to keep a record of Utah weather.
2 years ago

Get used to seeing those downed Blackhawk helicopters at Snowbird Resort

Nearly a week after two Blackhawk helicopters crashed into each other at Snowbird Resort, they're still dotting the landscape, leaving skiers navigating around the site.
2 years ago

School voucher bill fails in Utah House

The Hope Scholarship, also known as the school voucher bill, failed to pass out of the Utah House of Representatives this afternoon.
2 years ago

These are the changes Salt Lake County made to its masking recommendations

Salt Lake County’s top health expert is saying people only need to continue to mask up to prevent COVID-19 if they have an underlying risk or spend a lot of time with others who have underlying risks.
2 years ago

If you’re boycotting vodka, at least don’t dump Utah brands out

A few states, including Utah, are telling their liquor stores to pull Russian-branded and made products from their shelves.
2 years ago

Resolution aims to support gay, bisexual men in donating blood

A resolution is being introduced in the Utah Senate today to support allowing gay and bisexual men to make blood donations. 
2 years ago

How to write an article in WordPress

Let’s get to know the platform KSL NewsRadio uses to publish on KSLNewsRadio.com.  Getting started First, you’ll need a login to the back page of WordPress. If you don’t have one, Kira Hoffelmeyer or Becky Bruce can help you out.  Your login credentials will be your KSL company email. Kira or Becky will preset a […]
2 years ago