Opinion - Page 2 of 14

Mark Jones

Legal expert weighs in on Crumbl Cookies’ violation of child labor laws

KSL NewsRadio's legal analyst Greg Skordas discusses the fallout of the Department of Labor announcing Crumbl Cookies has violated child labor laws.

6 months ago

A bill sponsored by Sen. Wayne Harper (R-Taylorsville) would prohibit motorists from passing workin...

Mark Jones

Bill would prohibit motorists from passing snowplows

The Utah legislature is a considering a bill that would prohibit motorists from passing snowplows on both sides.

6 months ago

A Walgreen's shelf is empty of a a good number of children's medicine...

Amanda Dickson

Opinion: Children’s medicine shelves are empty and I’m worried

There are drug shortages across the nation, but the one affecting children's medicine really hit home. Tylenol and ibuprofen proved tricky to find in this search.

6 months ago

Glass jar with coins on table, closeup. Money saving concept (Adobe Stock)...

Amanda Dickson

Opinion: Budgeting when you live below the poverty line

If you're living below the poverty level, it can be hard to buy the things you need. Here's how one school assignment is trying to give more insight.

6 months ago

Cam Rising losing his helmet (Photo Credit, Wally Skalij, LA Times)...

Amanda Dickson

Opinion: The long and winding road to the championship

Never give up, not on each other, the children, or life. We may be down, but never out. Keep fighting for the things we hold dear. We believe in each other.

6 months ago

From "The Story of Change" told by citizens...

Amanda Dickson

Opinion: We are citizens, not consumers.

Because we act like consumers, we stand at a distance, judgmental and opinionated, but never about our own role.

7 months ago

Amanda Dickson

Opinion: Is Democracy on the ballot?

At its core, what is our democracy based on? The USA believes in the integrity of the vote and the peaceful transfer of power that follows.

7 months ago

Amanda Dickson

Opinion: As winter approaches, I ask, ‘What are your snow memories?’

As the first snow of winter begins to fall in Salt Lake City, KSL NewsRadio host Amanda Dickson recalls her memories of snow.

7 months ago

Amanda Dickson

Opinion: BYU fans — please don’t boo your team

Aiden's first game in a college stadium was the BYU vs. Baylor game this year. He talked about his sport-induced joy for days.

7 months ago

Amanda Dickson

Opinion: My new side hustle — substitute teaching in Salt Lake City

I don't know when I was more nervous, the first time I ran the board at KSL NewsRadio or my first time substitute teaching 5th graders.

8 months ago

Amanda Dickson

Opinion: Working Conference Weekend

Some of the weekends that I remember best and thoroughly enjoyed were conference weekends. Times were different, but the memories hold true.

8 months ago

Amanda Dickson

Opinion: Hurricane days were like snow days

For those who have spent time in Florida, like KSL NewsRadio's Amanda Dickson, hurricane days are much like snow days here in Utah.

8 months ago

Amanda Dickson

Opinion: Time out on the field

One of my first jobs when I started at KSL in 1990 was running the board for BYU games, football and basketball.

8 months ago

Jeff Caplan

Jeff Caplan’s Minute of News: Richard Rosenthal, animal attorney

Richard Rosenthal is an animal attorney who handles custody cases. He sues clinics for malpractice and defends dangerous dogs.

10 months ago

Jeff Caplan

Jeff Caplan’s Minute of News: Needed, personal assistant for the rich

A personal assistant for the rich must be flexible, and available. They'll be writing a proposal one minute, and stocking the pantry the next.

10 months ago

Amanda Dickson

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?

11 months ago

Amanda Dickson

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.

11 months ago

students stand on one leg during a yoga class for stress relief...

Jeff Caplan

Jeff Caplan: How to predict if you’re going to die

A new test could tell you about your life expectancy. If you're over 50 years old, you'll want to try it. All you need is your leg.

12 months ago

Jeff Caplan

Jeff Caplan: How to beat inflation — potty train your cat (seriously)

Everyone's minds are on how to best beat inflation. And if you're trying to be super frugal, there's a good chance you can.

12 months ago

Amanda Dickson

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.