Lindsay Aerts

Website: http://www.ksl.com

Lindsay Aerts is a reporter, anchor and host at KSL Newsradio. She hosts "The Mom Show" podcast on KSL NewsRadio. She's done extensive reporting on Utah's mail-in election system. You can contact her at laerts@ksl.com.

Huntsman Mental Health: the Safe UT app isn’t just for kids

In the wake of mass casualty events, there's been a 20% increase in the use of the Safe UT app in the past year.
12 months ago

First look inside Saratoga Springs Temple of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

The new Saratoga Springs temple for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints begins public tours this week. Here's a sneak peak.
12 months ago

Why are the Cottonwood canyons so prone to avalanches?

The avalanche risk in the Cottonwood canyons is unique compared to other canyons in terms of avalanche risk, and this winter's snowpack is adding to that.
12 months ago

Groundwater flooding could impact Utahns living near mountains

Some neighbors near the mountains in Ogden are already dealing with groundwater flooding.
12 months ago

New Pride event aims to help businesses that can’t afford booth prices

The "Pride Show Side Show" will be held Sunday, June 4, 2023, on the last day of the Utah Pride Festival inside the Church and State venue.
12 months ago

Utah House leader ‘encouraged’ by poll showing half of residents oppose changing income tax earmark

Half of the Utah poll respondents said they don't support allowing income tax to be used for other state needs.  
12 months ago

Planned Parenthood of Utah files a new complaint against latest abortion bill

Planned Parenthood of Utah has filed a lawsuit against HB 467, a bill passed by Utah lawmakers that de-licenses abortion clinics in Utah.
12 months ago

New state flag referendum group ‘confident’ despite low signature numbers

SALT LAKE CITY — The group working to repeal Utah’s new state flag says they’re confident they’ll gather enough signatures to get the issue on the ballot, despite having turned in less than 1% of the required signatures as of Friday. As of midday, the group had 502 approved signatures. They need 134,298 by April […]
1 year ago

KSL EXCLUSIVE: “It’s been a punch to the gut,” Woods Cross mom of boy recorded on hidden device speaks out

A Woods Cross mother says "it's been a punch to the gut," being told her son is one of the children secretly recorded on a hidden device.
1 year ago

Gov. Cox signs two bills taking on social media

Gov. Cox has signed two bills into law which regulate how kids under 18 years of age interact with social media in Utah.
1 year ago

Utah AG claims ESG or ‘climate investing’ contributed to SVB collapse

The AG's office believes Silicon Valley Bank, SVB, made "speculative sustainability investments," involving ESG in the solar industry.
1 year ago

Governor Spencer Cox is running for reelection

SALT LAKE CITY  — Governor Spencer Cox will seek a 2nd term.  The news was expected in political circles, but the governor has now confirmed it publicly to KSL NewsRadio. “Yes. Yes. Absolutely running for reelection,” Cox said.  He added that his bid for reelection in 2024 would be the only time he would seek […]
1 year ago

Utah considered acting as backstop to Zions Bank emergency loans after SVB collapse

The loan program was being created just days before Zions Bank would face public worries over a potential credit rating downgrade.
1 year ago

FrontRunner may get federal money for more double tracking

Frontrunner expansion and a mid-valley bus rapid transit are projects included in President Biden's newly proposed budget.
1 year ago

Utah Gov. signs 278 bills into law, more on the way

Gov. Cox has until March 23rd, 20 days from the last day of the session, to sign bills or they automatically become law.
1 year ago

Local start ups experience ‘whiplash’ of emotions with SVB collapse

The collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank has tech start-ups asking Utah's federal delegation to help address the situation.
1 year ago

Former Juab County Clerk under investigation for potential misconduct

The lieutenant governor's office said the suspected misconduct happened before the former clerk's term was over in 2022.
1 year ago

Utah lawmakers pass over 100 education-related bills, USBE member says it’s ‘too many’

A total of 116 education-related bills were passed during the legislative session. Some members of the Utah State Board of Education says that's too many.
1 year ago

Utah legislature gives $15 million for teen centers in high schools. How will they work?

Teen centers are a space in Utah schools where vulnerable students can go to address any physiological or mental health needs.
1 year ago

Teachers group calls for Gov. Cox to veto bill over classroom instruction of race, gender, sexual orientation

The Utah Education Association is asking Gov. Spencer Cox to veto a bill that deals with classroom instruction on race, religion and sexual orientation.
1 year ago

Utah influencer Heavy D rallies convoy of snow removal equipment for California

SALT LAKE CITY, UT — A popular local social media personality is rallying a convoy of snow removal equipment to help dig out people in California who’ve been trapped after a massive storm. Dave Sparks, also known as Heavy D or one half of Discovery Channel’s Diesel Brothers, put out a call for help to […]
1 year ago

Voters will now say whether Utah changes how the state funds education

Voters will now get to say whether Utah changes how the state funds eduation, both K-12 and higher education.
1 year ago

No deal on bill to eliminate signature gathering, bill yanked from committee

A bill that would eliminate signature gathering candidates from Utah's primary election ballots was pulled off the agenda before being heard by a Senate committee Tuesday morning.
1 year ago

Bills dealing with diversity, equity, and inclusion stall in Utah legislature

Two bills changing diversity, equity, and inclusion programs ran into opposition at the Utah legislature Monday.
1 year ago