Celebrating 100 Years of KSL News Radio - All Submissions

Listening to the radio during 911

Todd Adams

When I was a Cub Scout, our pack got to take a guided tour of KSL. While we were waiting in the hall, Doug Wright came out of the broadcasting booth. Upon learning what we were doing there, he grabbed a hand-held tape recorder and did quick personal interviews with each one of us, asking our names and what we liked about Cub Scouts. He played those interviews on his show a few days later. I even got to stay home from school to hear it! ... Read More Read Less

Lyle Affleck

My Grandpa Richard Bingham was a dedicated Journalist for KSL. Then went to the sister station Kiro in Seattle Washington. He came back to Salt Lake City as a Government Specialist and also did The Prime time Access Show for KSL. He was known as the ( Gentlemen Journalist) On his retirement he was presented the Key to Salt Lake City by the Governors Bangerter and Matheson. He was loved by everyone he worked with and took pride in everything he did!! I had the honor to be his Grand son, listen and will never forget his stories!!! ... Read More Read Less

Chris Alder

While living in Houston about 25 years ago, we were traveling to Utah to stay with family for Christmas. As we approached El Paso, Texas, we picked up KSL AM 1160 on the radio. It was such a comfort to hear familiar voices. We were able to continue listening to KSL the rest of the way to our destination. ... Read More Read Less

Gregg Anderson

In the 1980s we were living in West Jordan. We had two small children, and I needed a few groceries. My husband agreed to take me to Smith’s to purchase them. BYU football was playing and we were listening on the radio. I left the car to get the groceries because BYU was losing badly. When I returned, BYU had scored a couple of touchdowns. We remained in the parking lot, listening to the game. To our great surprise and shock, they won! Fans all over the parking lot got out of their cars and started jumping up and down! We had no idea they had been listening too. To this day, we still talk about our experience with KSL and the BYU “Miracle Bowl.” ... Read More Read Less

Susan Anderson

I won a BYU sweatshirt when listeners voted for my rendition of the BYU fight song that I sung on the air on Doug Wright’s show during rivalry week!

Shawna Andrus

Before we had kids my husband and I would drive around in the evenings and listen to the Nightside project. One evening they were discussing reading and writing in cursive being taught in school or not. This struck up a conversation between my husband and I about national and personal documents from previous centuries and how we felt it was important for children to be able to read and understand those documents in their original form. We decided to text in our thoughts but by the time we hit 'send' they were going to commercial break and moving on to a new topic. As they began their next discussion, one of them stopped and said, "sorry guys, you know I don't usually go back but I want to bring up a perspective from someone who sent us a message" and they read the opinion we had sent in. We were pleasantly surprised and honored that they would take the time to share perspectives from all of even if it was a little late. We fully enjoyed the many hours in the car listening and learning from them and being encouraged to have open conversations about many topics. Thanks for the great service you provide for our community! ... Read More Read Less

Angelina Arnold

The day I won $1000 on the Dave and Dujanovic show. I listen to them almost every day and that day I decided to call in and was caller number 5 and answered the question correct. It was a bucket list moment for me. Thank you. And happy 100!!! ... Read More Read Less

Vicki Ashby

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Emily Ashmead

I actually won a Mediterranean Cruise from KSL- I remember the phone call " you better sit down because I have something great to tell you..." " you were actually the 3rd person we called, but you are the first one to answer!" Wow! I cruised with the great Dick Norris and his wife. So much fun!! ... Read More Read Less

Lyndie Barker

Hearing radio footage from my Dad’s a cappella group being on KSL back in the late 60s/early 70s and Dick Nourse introduced them.

Jeremy Beck

One of my favorite KSL NewsRadio experiences would have to be your coverage of the 2002 Winter Olympics held right here in Salt Lake City. If I had to choose just one of the best moments I would have to say it was when the United States Men Swept the Snowboarding Halfpipe event! That Snowboarding event was only the second time this awesome extreme winter sport was held in Olympic history and we took the Gold, Silver, and Bronze... GoodTimes! ... Read More Read Less

Chris Best

When staying at my Granparents house every night my Grandpa would listen to the radio for the next days forecast.

Melanee Bingham

I was a mailcarrier for 33 years. I took KSL with me every step of the way! I actually listened before I became a mail carrier at my home while I was raising my kids. I always called and entered the contests, I won some I lost some! But while I was a mailcarrier, it was a difficult job with alot of difficult days, but it was like having a "friend" with me everyday. I stayed informed on all the news of the day, I felt like I knew the different DJ's, like they were my personal friend. I've retired, 2020 did me in, but I still have KSL on whenever I'm in my car or in my kitchen doing the dishes. KSL made my life alot smoother! ... Read More Read Less

Ronda Bingham

My wife and I were born 100 years ago when KSL first began. As we grew up our favorite shows were "Amos and Andy," and "Mert and Marg<" as the family gathered around the radio to listen. We loved to hear Kate Smith sing patriotic songs like "God Bless America." When KSL was 50 years old, we listened to celebration plans, and my wife, Ina, excitedly entered the "Miss KSL" competition. She didn't win, but we enjoyed the festivities. ... Read More Read Less

Dean A Bird

Oh my goodness! I grew up listening to KSL, at home, in the car, my parents were always listening. I still listen. That is the station I turn to for traffic and weather reports and anything else that I want an update on. One of my fun memories…my mom is from Emery/Carbon county. She always explained to us about Helper getting its name from the additional engines the trains hooked up so they could make it through Price Canyon. Many years ago, one of the on air contests asked the question, “How did the town of Helper get its name?” I made it through and won with my answer! A proud moment for me, for listening to moms story every time we passed through the canyon and proud moment for my Mom that she taught us a bit of history. Now my kids and grandkids get to hear the story and about my win, every time we pass through Helper. ... Read More Read Less

Jeanie Bowen

I remember when I was a kid my mom had KSL on while she worked in the kitchen. The movie show was on and they were giving away turkeys for Thanksgiving. I don't remember how you won the turkey but I remember my mom won and we were so excited. We were a family of 11 so winning the turkey helped the financial burden at the time. ... Read More Read Less

Victoria Bradford

I’m 27 and don’t have a recollection of when KSL was not apart of my life. My mom would have it tuned to 1160am every school morning and my siblings and I would groggily sit at the table eating breakfast listening to the morning news. When I got my first job in high school I would turn on the Nightside project for my drive home. My rusting Buick was tuned to Jay and Amy while in waiting to pick my brother up from school. I have since moved from Utah and find a connection to home listening to Greg Wrubell call the game or Doug and Steve put innocent listeners through telephone torture. ... Read More Read Less

kayla bradshaw

One of my favorite memories of KSL was listening to it all the way to a last ditch decision to go to Wendover for the New year with my fiance. We rented a brand new dodge challenger and raced out there. Listening to KSL the whole time because we love listening to the news and traffic. Anyhow we got there and checked into our room by about 10:00 pm and just had time to get dressed and unpacked and ready for the new year! That is one of the most memorable nights listening to KSL all the way, with my fiance Austin being the only other one on that stretch of road I don't believe he was doing the speed limit! Best New year Ever! I had to look hard but found pics from that night! THANKS KSL! We love you! ... Read More Read Less

Kelly Bray

How KSL chooses to not report on the Obama administration spying on their political opponent. Something much bigger than just a watergate wire tap. Or how ksl is passes along lame dumb down national reporting where no one asks obviously needed follow up questions. And finds it acceptable to do reports saying "experts say......" without disclosing who these "experts" are or what their role or back ground even is. As if we're supposed to follow along ignorantly because an supposed "expert" said so. You need to bring back true reporting and not opinions. Starting to use other news outlets more than ksl. ... Read More Read Less

Kyle Brinkerhoff

The coverage of 9/11.

Vickie C Brown

General Conference on for three days.

Maureen Bylund

I really liked years ago when a traffic reporter ended with an amen! So funny but very relatable.

Desirae Carnahan

I loved the option of listening to General Conference on KSL and the Choir. It is also difficult to separate Doug Wright from this station for me.

Teresa Carr

I remember driving from Salt Lake to Logan and being glued to my radio listening to KSL on the morning of September 11 2001 listening to Grant and Amanda as they described the events happening in New York City on the morning of the 911 tragedy. And I remember reports from Doug Wright that afternoon listening to him and his commentary on what had happened and listening with fascination while experiencing much sadness and grief. I learned a lot of the events that day from KSL news radio. ... Read More Read Less

Michael Carson

I remember looking forward to listening to the CBS Mystery Theater on Saturday nights.

Cody Carter

Listening to the Night Side Project on my way home from rehearsals/work at night was always so fun. I had a good half hour commute in the evening and always looked forward to listening in on that fun show! ... Read More Read Less

Carson Center

I have so many fond memories of KSL-- KSL Blue Chip Card Days when I was younger, BYU tailgates as a teen, the 2002 Olympics as a young adult, and my wife and I dropping by for the 90th birthday celebration. My greatest memories revolve around the Nightside Project. Competing in the "Unofficial Official Nightside Idol" on the "red carpet" outside Broadcast House, calling "Who Asked You?" on Friday nights, going to Seriously Thursday Night at Tucano's on my daughter's 14th birthday, and even stopping by the station on the last evening of Nightside. Perhaps my greatest memory was singing "Carol of the Bells" with my family in studio for "Festival of Carols." KSL holds a special place in my heart and I am happy that it has been a big part of my life for over 4 decades! ... Read More Read Less

Sheldon Cheshire

My most memorable KSL moment when we were at witches festival at Gardner Village with my special friends. We had a good moment when KSL took our picture at such a fun n special time. I love looking at the photo because it was a good time with my retired friends ... Read More Read Less

Theresa Christensen

Sports games

Steve Clark

Here are some old records played on KSL radio around 1942. The Second Mrs Burton and Studebaker Program.

Jack Clarke

As a teenager growing up in Louisiana, I would listen late at night to clear-channel 1160AM KSL from the Crossroads of the West. The AM skip would come and go, but I remember to this day the late-night jingle intro "Gaylon Rowan, K...S...L...". As I attended college in Idaho and Utah, I enjoyed Danny Kramer's positive uplifting voice. He was a must-listen-to part of each and every weekday. On Sundays, I enjoyed each top of the hour chime preceded by 'It is the hour of the beattitudes: Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God'. KSL Radio is indeed an idelible part of my life experience. ... Read More Read Less

Clay

Your coverage of the Aaron Lowe shooting was very in-depth and detailed thank you for covering that

James Cook

The movie show with Doug Wright when they announce the winners in his funny voices.

Susan Coons

KSL Memories Growing up in Southern California, I spent many happy summer vacations with cousins in Utah, as both of my parents were from Salt Lake City. Therefore, whenever I could pick up KSL on the radio (listening to distant stations was one of my hobbies), I was reminded of good times with beloved family in the “tops of the mountains.” After moving to Provo to teach Religion at BYU, we often returned to my boyhood home in Los Angeles. On a Christmas trip there in 1973, I wondered if we would encounter winter weather during our drive back to Utah. This was long before computers and the internet, so my most dependable source was to listen to KSL’s evening news on our car radio. Instead of the expected newscast, however, I heard somber music and soon the announcement that Harold B. Lee had died after serving as Church President for only a year and a half. Hence KSL kept me informed even when I was hundreds of miles away! A Memory Shared by Another Dr. LeRoy Hatch served as mission president in Mexico City. He discovered that in a certain hilltop location just outside of the city, he could often pick up KSL at night. He and a group of elders would drive there to enjoy broadcasts of BYU sports, which for many of them was a welcome link with home. Richard O. Cowan, Provo (richardocowan@gmail.com; 801 377-8833) ... Read More Read Less

Richard Cowan

Driving to class at the U on the morning of September 11, 2001. My memory is Amanda’s voice, and how heartbroken she sounded. Notwithstanding her pain over what was going on, she continued to provide information and updates all morning. ... Read More Read Less

Amanda Cox

Being able to connect with Rebecca, Rusty and Brian on air and at events.

Alyssa Craven

My favorite memory is hearing my name called as a winner of a $500 Maverik gas card. It was so fun and so unexpected!

Jennifer Crosby

Listening to Paul James and BYU football.

Kaylyn Crum

Danny Kramer and the first years of the Primary Childrens Hospital Radiothon

Aaron W Cummings

Tanner Mangum to Mitch Matthews hail mary throw on September 5th, 2015 when BYU beat Nebraska in the last second. It was so fun to hear Greg Wrubell make that call. He had so much genuine enthusiasm and excitement! I loved listening to it. And whoever was celebrating with him in the background just added to the fun. Love that game and call! ... Read More Read Less

Grant Daniels

Oh there all great but I do liked it when Doug write looked back on his own career, It's beyond my wildest dreams:' On his last day, KSL's Doug Wright reflects on a storied career

Robert J Davidson

Doug wright show

Kenneth Davidson

You used to have music before you became only a talk station. I miss the music. In fact, way back before I was born when my mother was a teenager and maybe even a student at the U of U in the late 1920s and early 1930s, she used to get phone calls from KSL to come fill empty time slots and play her cello as a solo! I also remember standing in line to get a KSL anniversary edition cassette tape that was being given out in front of ZCMI on South Temple Street probably in the 1980s. The Doug Wright Show was my favorite! Do you know that sometimes I was able to listen to snippets of KSL Radio on Saturday evenings in Yucaipa, California, (southern CA) in my bedroom on my radio during the later 1960s? It was incredible and wonderful! ... Read More Read Less

Pamela Davies

I think just wayside the 24th of July parades are some of my favorite moments.

Lisa DESPAIN

During my teens in early ‘70’s, NIGHTCAPS became a M-F Godsend for me. Ear aches from osteomyelitis in both ears kept me awake most nights. Unfortunately, such led to total deafness in 1982, which brought halt to any radio listening. Yet, to this day, I can still “hear” from memory the Nightcaps song, Danny Kramer’s daytime voice and the Nauvoo bell on Temple Square ring on the hour‼️👍🏻‼️ ... Read More Read Less

Sandy Drake

It must have been 60 years ago when I was a pretty young child, that KSL radio had a contest which I think was called the Sugar Bowl. There was a certain amount of money in the contest sugar bowl, and if you knew the amount when they called you, you won the money. Every morning my Dad took his transistor radio out to the barnyard with him and listened to KSL while he milked the cow. When he came in, he wrote the amount of money in the sugar bowl on a slip of paper and put it by the phone just in case we received the call. Then he changed into his suit and traveled to Salt Lake City to work. It’s pleasant to remember Daddy coming in the back door with rosy cheeks on a frosty morning, full of anticipation that KSL might call us and we might win the Sugar Bowl! (P.S. I’m sure he also made comments about the news of the day as involved as he was with current events, but to me, the Sugar Bowl captured my imagination and eclipsed any other possible news!) ... Read More Read Less

Marsha Dunn

When I was young I would get the opportunity to tag along with my Dad at his work. He was an owner with Earl and Sons, a plastering company. We would travel around downtown going from job site to job site. He always had KSL News radio on in his truck. My Dad loved the music and talk combination way back in the day when that was the format. Being with my Dad, working with him and listening to his favorite radio station was one of my favorite memories with my dad and KSL. ... Read More Read Less

Greg Earl

I don’t have one particular memory but I do really like the positive sign off Boyd Matheson says at the end of his broadcast “see something that inspires, say something that uplifts, and do something that makes a difference.” It’s a great reminder that there is good in the world and we can help contribute to that good. ... Read More Read Less

Amanda Ellis

I listened to KSL throughout my childhood and youth. It was always what station the radio was tuned to at home. I continue to listen as an adult and felt as though many of the personalities are my friends! I’ve enjoyed the movie show over the years. I listen to all the breaking news and know I’ll find out first if something major is happening. I remember 9/11 and listening as the news about that event unfolded. I always liked listening to the Primary Children’s telethon and hearing if all the phones were being called. Good times! ... Read More Read Less

Peggy Elwood

In January 1977 my dog and I drove to Utah from the suburbs of Washington, D.C. to set up residence in Utah so the family could follow. On the way down Parley's Canyon, I tuned in the radio and since KSL was such a strong station, I picked it up. It was Danny Crammer's show and the Primary Children's radiothon was in progress. It struck me as so unusual that the names of the youth groups in the LDS church (Beehives, Deacons, etc.) were used as though everyone knew what they were. I've been a listener ever since that which was 45 years ago. A couple or so years later, again on Danny's show, he was talking about Davey Crockett and asked if anyone knew his theme song. I called in and he made me sing it. I'm not much of a singer, but he made me feel comfortable first. He told me that millions of people were listening all over the west!! Thanx for all the years of entertainment and news and talk. Love KSL. ... Read More Read Less

Terry Emmons

I love the Teacher Feature! Committed educators are so important and should be recognized I have nominated several ... and am thrilled when I see they've been recognized!

Michele Ericksen

My favorite memory with KSL News Radio is listening to my authors and artists I scheduled all the years that Doug Wright and I spent developing, planning, and maintaining “Everyday Lives, Everyday Values,” a Sunday morning broadcast turned podcast sponsored by Deseret Book. Doug was the host, but I planned and scheduled each guest for Deseret Book for taping the broadcast: book authors, music artist, illustrators, and so on. Back in the early 1990s, when we started the sponsorship and developed the show, it had the 9-9:30 AM time slot, airing right before “Music and the Spoken Word.” The program kept going for years after I left Deseret Book in 2000 and eventually became a podcast from what I understand. Whenever I called into Doug’s regular radio shows, he always had the producer put me through, and we’d quickly reconnect, say our “hellos and how are yous,” and go on with my comment or question. ... Read More Read Less

Bronwyn Evans

Loved listening to Doug Wright in the mornings and The Movie Show on Fridays. Always listening in the mornings on the way to work and afternoons after work.

Scott Fail

When Doug had then Governor Huntsman on, and I called in and got to comment and ask a question/ bring up a concern to the Governor. It's great to be able to connect with our leaders through a medium like this. ... Read More Read Less

Sara Fail

When KSL had the "blue chip" number --- I had three little boys --- I taught all three our blue chip number (hoping to win a trip to Disneyland) --- I told them to listen carefully and run and tell me if they heard it!! Our oldest is 50, our middle son is 46, and our youngest is 42 (he probably doesn't remember it) but the other two still remember our "blue chip" number 163451. Fun times!!!!! ... Read More Read Less

Kathy Fidler

I was listening to the radio and heard my best friend's name on the radio and they said she won a $250 Maverick gas card and only has so many min to call back. When I called her to tell, her she didn't answer and told me she could not talk because she was on the phone with KSL. I was so excited for her and it only got better when I found out that she won because she had entered off of a link that I posted and I was also getting a Maverick gas card! Free gas is always amazing but the excitement of hearing your friends name on the radio is super cool! Thank you KSL for providing fun opportunities for us while we are listening, this makes the radio and the news so much more exciting! Happy 100 KSL! ... Read More Read Less

Erin Finkbiner

Many nights I went to work cery late. On early Sunday morning's live, but rexorded radio shows broadcasts in the 1920's. This entertainment and mystery at time could get me through the night! Thank you! ... Read More Read Less

Ramiro Flores

KSL Radio started a grand experiment by pulling back the curtain and streaming on camera the studio. Along with that they put up a Chat board that listeners could post comments and questions to the hosts live. From this experiment a group of listeners became friends online. The KSL Chat group was born. As of 2021, I am still friends with many in this group photo. We have seen our kids grow up, and we continue to interact on social media. This photo was taken at Joe Morley's in 2012 as the KSL Chat Group gathered with Doug Wright and Lee Lonsberry to have a dinner. ... Read More Read Less

Desiree Frederick

When I was a young homemaker in the 70's I would listen to recipes shared by Maggie Smith. My favorite recipe is for homemade white bread. I have made this recipe for several years and have found it to be the best bread recipe. I also liked listening to the nighty night caps especially when our family would be taking a road trip late into the night. It seems like recipes were also shared on their program as well as fun experiences from the callers. We loved listening to people who would call in from all over the country. KSL have been our families radio station for over 50 years. It helps me get up in the morning and stay informed throughout the day. Thanks for the great service given by KSL radio. ... Read More Read Less

Gloria Funk

Back in the last month of 2019 Ksl was doing a 1000 dollar saving giveaway thing. You listen in at 10:40 and then they have you be caller number 5 and asked a question. If answered right you would win the 1000 dollars. I tried the entire time everyday listening and calling and trying so hard to win that money. Well it got down to the last few days. I have been answered but been caller 1 4 3 4 1 and nothing. It was the last day. My last chance. I remember pulling off the road from work just to listen and write notes. It was finally time to call in. So I called and called and called. And finally an ring. With hopes so high I remember thinking I hope I’m it. I hope my turn has come. Finally an answer. And instead of hearing caller number something try again I heard a hello. I finally got threw. Then they asked me my question. And I answered it correctly. I finally won the money. Thanks again for all you do. You been a blessing in my family’s lives. ... Read More Read Less

Nathan Galt

Listening to the report covering the tornado in downtown SLC.

Rebecca Garrett

I enjoy the traffic and weather reports for the morning and afternoon daily commute. Thank you for keeping it quick and to the point. Thank you for the news reels. I really enjoy listening to Amanda Dickson. She is always so positive, upbeat and has a way with words and in conveying meaning as you listen to her. She continues to do a fantastic job! ... Read More Read Less

Delynn Garrett

Every morning I hear the grant Amanda morning g show and Amanda was talking about family trips and she was just laughing and grant was just listening. Amanda was just so excited to talk about here family trip . She really cares for here family. Thanks ksl for all the memories . ... Read More Read Less

Brad Gentry

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Rick Gilbert

My dad taught at BYU for over 40 years. During my years as a BYU student I would carpool to BYU from Orem with him and my sister. I have so many memories of the three of us sitting across the seat of his small pickup truck, listening to the morning news on KSL, his favorite radio station. My sister and I would beg to listen to music (we weren’t quite old enough to appreciate KSL at the time), but it was always KSL when we were in the car with my dad. Even now, every time I hear Amanda Dixon’s voice I can’t help but think fondly of my dad and those early morning drives to BYU. I find myself in my dad’s shoes now - I listen to KSL as I drive my kids to school while they beg to listen to music. But I am confident the day will come that they will turn on KSL as they drive their own kids to school, and I hope they think of me when they do. Thank you KSL for all the memories!!! ... Read More Read Less

Julie Good

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Craig Greenberg

Most memorable and listened to was, Covid coverage and keeping up with all the changes.

mike gualazzi

Doug Wright last week. That was super sad, I loved his show. I actually really liked Jay mac as well. Whether or not you agreed, you knew he was a straight shooter.

vicki haltom

Loving the podcasts!!

Savanna Hancey

Dick Nourse! I remember his voice when I was little.

Jamie Hansen

When news casters retire.

Stefanie Haws

I'm mostly a morning listener. Been listening to KSL on a daily basis since I moved to Utah in February of 1987. Most of my memories include Grant & Amanda, and Doug Wright. I remember Amanda talking about Mike Wallace one time, and how he said he still had natural black hair. Amanda made the comment how she didn't know if she believed that. This was back in the day when you could e-mail your comments to the radio show. I e-mailed her and told her that my father was in his 80's and still had a full head of black hair - and none of his brothers or sisters had any grey hair either. I told her I was in my 50's and so far so good. She e-mailed me back and congratulated my dad on having youthful genes and wished me the same. ... Read More Read Less

Bonnie Hill

Greg Wrubell

Alec Holt

My relationship with KSL radio started back with Rex Campbell and the news. My parents were educators and every morning we got up and started the day with his broadcast. I think my all time memory of KSL is when Doug Wright broke all the legislative rules (with my assistance) and KSL broadcast Doug's show live from my Senate Office. Truly the fourth branch of government brought the light of day to the citizens of the State of Utah on how legislation was made. How can I ever forget Bob Lee when he would have me on his show as one of the few democrats and we would spar about politics. Back in the day Bob was the Rush Limbaugh of today. But my all time memory of KSL radio is when I debated Orrin Hatch challenging him for the US Senate. Doug Wright was the host and during commercial time Orrin told Doug and I so many stories of what happens in Washington which was completely contrary to what he was stating in the debate. I think Doug and I laughed so hard when Doug came back on the radio and said "I only wish all of you listeners could have heard what Scott and Orrin were talking about during the commercial. It probably would have changed your vote". All my memories of KSL and their great work and excellent leaders bring a smile on my face. What a privilege it was to be a part of the greatest most powerful radio station in the West. ... Read More Read Less

Scott Howell

The year was 1975. I was newly married, pregnant and very sick. We had no TV or telephone. My companionship during several long months was KSL Radio with Danny Kramar and Bob Lee. Thank goodness for all of you. My 46 year old son and I thanks you. I still listen every day. ... Read More Read Less

Julie Humes

On February 4, 1976, a 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck Guatemala. My sister was serving health services mission at the time. With all of the infrastructure in shambles, there was no way for her to get news to us regarding her health and Safety. The CBS evening news with Walter Cronkite aired a story of the devastation. Their local reporters interviewed two Missionaries from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints; Cathy Hyer and Jeraldine Pullham. We missed the 5 O Clock news, but Dick Nourse, long-time KSL anchorman had his assistant call my parents, who lived in western Idaho at the time, to let them know of the broadcast. Since we were not in the KSL viewing area he suggested that we contact the KSL affiliate in Boise and request that they run the story again at 10:00. Through their thoughtfulness, we had the peace of mind of seeing Cathy on the news and were comforted as to her safety. THANK YOU KSL !!!!!! ... Read More Read Less

Matt Hyer

Mine is cumulative. When I was 8 years old, in 1964, we moved into a new house my parents had designed. It had an intercom system, which was quite state-of-the-art in those days. The main station of that was in our kitchen and included AM/FM radio. My mother always had it tuned to KSL, especially in the mornings. We always listened to “Music and the Spoken Word” as well. My parents were both part of the WWII era, “the greatest generation” and grew up with radio being their source of information and entertainment. KSL was always part of their lives and they passed it down. My radio is always tuned to KSL as I drive many places for my work. I depend on your news, weather and traffic to get me safely to my destination and back. Thank you, KSL! ... Read More Read Less

Donna Jaco

I liked listening to the different high school choirs perform Christmas carolls

Jerri Jacobs

In 2016 I emailed KSL Radio explaining how my 15 year old son, Dallin Jenson, had been a fan of the Doug Wright movie show. Years before when the final Harry Potter movie came out he called in to voice his opinion. He was the "young caller" from Logan. Dallin was so inspired by the show that he started to review movies on a Youtube channel. In my email I asked if my passionate 15 year old could possibly visit and observe the show. Kelsey Witt responded that not only could he visit the show, but that they would have him help review a movie. On Friday, May 27th, Dallin was able to review Angry Birds, a new release that had just come out. Doug and Steve Salles were so kind and gracious to Dallin, and after the review, they mentioned Dallin's Youtube channel and let him give a shout out to his friends listening at Logan High School. Thank you for a memorable day and many hours of enjoyable listening. ... Read More Read Less

Vickie Jenson

Listening to conference

Laura Jenson

Relying on the trusty traffic updates to get me home safely and quickly.

Emily Johnson

As a young boy, my father and I would get close to our radio and listen to BYU basketball games. Our radio had a wire running from it under a window and out to a tree. We could only hear KSL at night time and sometimes there was a lot of static. It was in the early 1950's when I think it was Dean Bennett calling the plays and Stan Watts was the coach. We had to listen very carefully and be very close to the radio to be able to hear the game. Great memories that led me to attend BYU and listen to Public Pulse with Wes Bowen in the evenings as a teenager. ... Read More Read Less

Bryson Jones

The best moment was when I won $3200 on your Flashback for Cash contest. That paid for my caterer for my wedding reception.

Denise Knighton

When I used to drive from Eagle Mountain to Ogden, I listened to KSL for traffic and weather updates as well as entertainment.

Kimberly Kraft

2nd World War reports on news

Phillip Kunz

During the early 1930s - Nephi, Utah I don’t know how old I was when Daddy brought home a new piece of furniture; it looked like a brown wooden box with some pieces of yellow fabric covered by a few slats of wood. Right in the middle were two knobs, above which was one big yellow eye. This eye would change wide or narrow as Daddy turned the right knob. Around this eye was a rectangle face with numbers on it and one big arrow like I had seen on a clock. Daddy told us that this box would talk to us from Salt Lake and the knobs and the eye would control what we would hear. This new box was called a radio. Daddy turned one of the knobs. The arrow moved, the yellow eye narrowed a bit, and the arrow pointed to “1160”. He said that if we dialed KSL, we would be able to listen to General Conference from the Tabernacle in Salt Lake City. We would be able to hear our Prophet, Heber J Grant, all the Twelve Apostles and the Assistants to the Twelve. We would also hear the Tabernacle Choir. My preschool mind thought it was magic as they talked about Joseph Smith. We listened for three days: Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Every Sunday morning, we would listen to “Music and the Spoken Word” with the Tabernacle Choir and Richard L. Evans. On Saturday mornings it was our day to help clean house. We busily dusted and vacuumed while we listened and visualized in our minds, the Fairy Tales of “Let’s Pretend” which came on at nine o’clock, “Inner Sanctum Mystery” next, and “Lux Radio Theater,” broadcast at ten o’clock. On weekdays we started our day with “Leonard Friendly” at the organ. He played a half hour recital every morning. He must have broadcast at about 8:00 because mother would say, “OK, it is time to go to school now,” as he finished his music. That was our signal to leave for school. My young mind was fascinated “occasionally” by afternoon soap operas. I remember Kitty Foyle; I also remember hearing a statement, “Life is swell, when you keep well.” ***** One very tragic, vivid moment in my memory was Sunday Dec. 7, 1941. President Roosevelt announced that United States was in war. Japanese airplanes had bombed Pearl Harbor on the coast of Hawaii. Germany had been aggressively fighting through Europe threatening to conquer the world; it was time to defend ourselves. Our world changed; we listened regularly to KSL to find any information about this new war. There was a new kind of fear, we depended on broadcasting to learn the latest that we could. We did celebrate as KSL kept us aware of Americas victorious moves in both the Pacific and European front. How we celebrated when we learned that we could really win this war. ***** Years later I was standing at my ironing board listening to KSL when the happy announcement was made about the Priesthood be approved for all male members. For many years I have depended on KSL for good positive news. I enjoyed listening to Doug Wright for years, and now look forward to listening to Boyd Matheson each day - he makes us feel good about the world. Thank you to all my friends at KSL! ... Read More Read Less

Lois Larsen

KSL Grant & Amanda, Tim & Amanda are my favorites!

Laura Lauber

One Saturday I was home alone and I had called in to talk to Larry Sagers in the KSL Greenhouse show. I mentioned to him that my "overly-enthusiastic" husband had been trimming the grass around our peach tree and had injured the bark on the tree. Larry said he had to put on his family counselor hat to address this question, then went on to give me some advice. A while later my husband came home. It turned out that he had been listening to the greenhouse show and had heard my question about the "overly-enthusiastic" husband. We had a good laugh over it! ... Read More Read Less

Nancy J Lege

Paul Jame having a heart attack during the BYU Utah football game and staying till the game was over then went too the hospital

Leo Lines

I have a lot of great memories thanks to KSL. I have won numerous tickets to events thanks to the contests KSL provides and me and my family and friends have attended events like RSL games, Grizzly games and all kinds of other events and it has been some of the funniest times we could ask for. It has always been a great experience thanks to KSL. ... Read More Read Less

gabriel loredo

Doug Wrights last day. It was an awesome farewell show with many great guests to say good bye.

Rachel Madsen

All my favorite memories are from the Jay Mac show... I really miss his objective and trusted views. I learned a lot from him.

Jane Marlo

My favorite memory is tuning into KSL just before sunrise when I was a young boy growing up in Wichita, Kansas (yes the signal reaches that far during the night-time. It was fun to dream of Utah-- and I dreamed I would someday travel to UTAH. . when I was age 9, I went with my parents to Utah on the first of many trips. And as an adult I have driven Interstate I-80 and listened to KSL in many States and even talked to Doug Wright many times when he hosted his Show. Best of all, I have talked to Governors Huntsman, Herbert and Cox on KSL radio -- and now with my laptop, I can enjoy the programming any time of day. My congratulations to KSL Radio on turning 100 !!! -Kind Regards, Jim Marples, Longview Texas (and yes KSL's signal faintly reaches here, before sunrise as well in my new abode.) ... Read More Read Less

JAMES MARPLES

The live up to date traffic and weather reports

Jonathan Marriott

My dad loved BYU sports and we always enjoyed the games together. Since he preferred listening to Paul James (and others on KSL) he would often turn the sound down on the TV and listen to the same game on the radio. I also remember sitting in the car, in our own garage, listening to games as the sound was better then going into the house and finding a clock radio to listen to. ... Read More Read Less

David Marshall

While a teenager in Modesto, California in the late 1960s and early 1970s, I was really taken with radio. I worked on my high school's 10-watt station (KDHS), loved listening to shortwave broadcasts, and thought it neat to be able to pick up distant radio stations late at night while babysitting or just listening to my transistor radio in bed. From California's San Joaquin Valley, I could pick up KOMO (Seattle), KOA (Denver), KOB (Albuquerque), XERB (Tijuana), and, of course, KSL . I especially enjoyed listening to Herb Jepko's Nightcap Club. I was amazed at how he could remember details about some of his callers who, presumably, had called in on previous occasions and the personal, friendly, and familiar way he had with everyone. Less than a year ago, my wife and I retired to the Great Salt Lake Valley. I listen to KSL regularly. ... Read More Read Less

Monroe McBride

Forty-five years ago, when I was a new mom with a preemie, I listened to KSL pretty much all day for the company and adult conversation. KSL had the BEST slate of announcers and played music, so it was entertaining and fun. However, it was the heyday of the Captain and Tennille and I NEVER want to hear “Muskrat Love” again! ... Read More Read Less

Marian McCann

My most memorable Ksl moment is watching the Days of 47 parade all through the years it aired.

Michelle

When I was a pre-teen boy in the 1950s I lived in a small town in Oregon. My parents let me have a hand-me-down radio receiver on my bedside table. There was only one local radio station in our town, KODL The Dalles Oregon. This station played popular music of the day but their broadcast shut down at 10:00 PM each evening. Later at night I would listen to clear-channel stations in the western US. I most often listened to KSL which had the Wes Bowen jazz music program at that time. What a revelation it was to be introduced to music beyond the pop music of the day. I still listen to KSL from my current home in Payson Arizona. I especially like the weekend late night "When Radio Was" and the early morning "Bloomberg business" programming. ---Gary M. ... Read More Read Less

Gary Miller

I was setting in a foxhole in Vietnam in 1967 , we had the PRC-77 radio, turned on, KSL radio came in clear as a bell , just didn't understand how it was KSL, not some other radio station, but I was not complaining , gave me a taste of home, for a couple of hours. ... Read More Read Less

John Mizell

You guys selected a hand full of ppl to come in and do like a customer survey and I was picked it was awesome I won Bon Jovi tickets that day plus I loved meeting everyone you guys need to do more of those I have been doing your contest stuff for a really long time now and I love you guys ... Read More Read Less

Cherie Moore

Was when lee lonsberry was talking about how he was in Washington DC and his role out there during the governor race. He was just starting and he was just so excited to be talking about how he was a part of a presidential race. His excitement kept me listening And it was a good program that day really was... ... Read More Read Less

Daniel Morgan

I miss KSL’s DJ lineup from the 1980s of Mark Van Wagoner, Tom Bock, Morrie Carlson, Danny Kramer, and Bob Lee.

Craig Moyer

April 1st, 1994 was the day. There was a contest on the morning show which Grant and Amanda hosted at the time. You had to be the 11th caller to win; I happened to be the lucky caller!! First, I could hardly believe I had gotten through. Second, I thought the winner for the day (seems like this contest ran for more than day) was going to be put in for a drawing to win a trip for 4 to Disneyland, which was NOT the case. Grant and Amanda had to convince me that I had actually won a trip. Third, I had a hard time convincing family, friends, and co-workers that I had won since they all thought it was an April Fool’s joke! The trip was fabulous-it included flights, transfer to the Disneyland hotel, 3 days admission into the park, food coupons, meals with Disney characters…the whole works. Thank you KSL radio for all you do. ... Read More Read Less

Louise Munk

Always relevant

Mark Myers

When KSL did a special on President Hinckley.

Rachael Neff

I’ve been listening to you folks for 30 years. There are so many memories I wouldn’t even know where to begin. Love and appreciate the great memories. Thank you

Susan Nixon

I live listening to the morning show. I did nominate a well deserved teacher for an award and she won!

Jamie Nuttall

In the 80s... 1160am was one of the few stations that my clock radio could pick out with any measure of clarity. News and talk radio are not terribly engaging for an 8 to 10 year old, but one evening on our way home, my father tuned in to 1160am in the car around 8pm (if memory serves). I heard the eerie strains of an organ, and then a cackle. "Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men?....The Shadow knows!" And I was hooked. I devotedly tuned in every evening I could to listen to syndicated old radio dramas being played on KSL 1160am. Of course my favorite was the stories of the Shadow, who was "...really Lamont Crantston, wealthy young man about town". I thrilled to the Shadow, Twilight Zone, and the Lone Ranger. Came to appreciate humor with Abbot and Costello, Amos 'n' Andy, Jack Benny, and Red Skelton. I was an hour early the Halloween night that KSL re-played the Mercury Theater on the Air's dramatization of "The War of the Worlds", which I recorded and listened to until I wore out the tape, and memorized it. My fascination with radio brought me to DJ as "Beam me up Scotty" for KKiDS "the Imagination station" which was right next to KSL at 1060am on the dial here in Utah between 1989 and 1993 (If I'm remembering correctly). They said that I wasn't supposed to work the board because I was too young, but I couldn't help myself, and took phone request and played carts. Later in college, my memories of KSL were alive and well as I announced for Utah Public Radio "A service of Utah State University KUSU FM 91.5, and KUSR 89.5 in Logan Utah". And when I was finally hired by KSL to work crew for the morning TV news cast. During my breaks I would meander past the studios over in the south east corner of the station, and there would be Tim and Amanda, and Andy working the mics, and having a great time. I was a little envious to say the least, but it was fun to be part of that family and working so close. Since then, KSL News Raido has been well worn into all the dials of all the cars that I've driven. I was delighted when you recently debuted "A City Sidewalk Christmas", and I hope that such productions become a holiday tradition at the station. Because of these experiences with KSL at their heart, I've amassed a huge library of Old Radio Dramas and done all I can to familiarize my children with that theater you visit in your mind which was opened for me in my formative years by KSL 1160am. Thanks for all the years of professional broadcasting. It is a pleasure to listen. ... Read More Read Less

Scott Nybo

The tribute to Duck Nourse

Tawna O'Reilly

In 2005 when I barely moved to Utah, I was 14 but looked forward to watching the 5pm and 10 pm new to distract me from missing California.

Ana Ojeda

I’m sitting on the floor in my flannel nightgown by the warm heater vent, KSL is blaring, my mother is making the eight(!) sack lunches for our big family of children, but I get to stay home as I’m only four years old. I listen with interest to the helicopter traffic report above Salt Lake City. Such sweet memories that always include KSL radio, from the static-filled radio that dad installed above the toaster. Then Mom turns that radio off and we go upstairs after the kids head to school. We go upstairs to do more chores, where she turns on another radio, also tuned to KSL! ... Read More Read Less

Martha Okerlund

My favorite memory is Arch L. Madsen and his fateful companion his briefcase that was always with him on his many travels all around the world ...

craig olsen

This was a really long time ago…when I was young, I remember my mom playing, and taking very seriously, the blue chip cards game (early to mid 1980’s) on ksl radio. She kept her card on the night stand and was always sure to tune in to see which block on her card was going to be revealed next. She loved the game! ... Read More Read Less

Jennifer Ormsby

By far listening to Paul James call BYU football and basketball games. I spent many exciting moments and hours enjoying Paul and his undying enthusiasm, detail the play by play.

Ed Pattillo

So many! Perhaps after 9/11, the discussions.

Tim Powell

Definitely gephardt

Alissa Priebe

Weather!

Ginger Priebe

While traveling to California many years ago, it was pretty late and while checking out the radio, we found KSL! This was like a hug from home! It helped my friend and I check out our road map (this was before navigation systems) and proceed to our destination. Thanks KSL for your help in getting us to our destination. ... Read More Read Less

Nettie Priet

Jeff Caplain's one minute of news!

Ralph

I have a number of favorite memories. The first was listening to Mystery Theater on the way home from visiting Grandma's house. If we got home before the show was over, we would sit in the car and listen until it was over. My second memory was listening to John Berg and the Garden Show. Our family used a number of the useful tips. After he left, we didn't really like the Garden Show as much. The last memory was about 20 years ago. I was carpooling into work with a friend and they always wanted to listen to KSL on the way to work. I told my friend that Amanda was just TOO cheerful for that time in the morning and had to be a fake. My friend asked me to listen for just 1 week and then decide. I listened for a week and was totally addicted. Amanda was not a fake. She is naturally cheerful and SO smart and caring. Now I make sure to listen to her every chance that I get. ... Read More Read Less

Becky Ray

Maybe not a happy one but a useful memory. Every afternoon listening for traffic updates to get home Ricki would just say northbound Davis count "The usual delays" meaning it was a crawl from the 89 merge all the way home. It was at least nice ot have a reliable news radio to listen through while crawling. ... Read More Read Less

Steven Reay

My favorite memory of listening to KSL was riding with my dad from Utah County to Salt Lake and back. He always had his radio programmed to KSL radio and we would listen during our commute. He was a professor at SLCC and I was a student. This was many many years ago and I have fond memories to this day. He still listens to KSL and is turning 86 this month. ... Read More Read Less

Cindy Reinhold

Listening to Paul James doing the play by play broadcasts of the BYU football and basketball games; on my transistor radio when attending the games live. Of course there was always the post game shows while driving home. ... Read More Read Less

Richard

As a little girl, I can remember going on Sunday drives with my parents, and listening to Sterling W Sill on the radio. We would pile in the the car and head up to the Palos Verdes Coast and drive around the peninsula, watching the ocean roll and listen to Elder Sill’s distinctive voice declaring the principles that have become so important in my life. ... Read More Read Less

Karen Rowe

I like listening to Christmas music every year. My birthday is right before Christmas and the music gets me in the Christmas mood all month :)

KELLIE RUSHTON

Winning a computer from the Doug Wright show 15 years ago.

Heather Saez

I was a teenager back in the 90’s. I remember so many times riding in the car while my dad was driving, feeling so annoyed, because he was listening to KSL News Radio. I could not even fathom why anyone would want to listen to talk radio instead of music! My dad didn’t listen to it at a normal level either. The volume was so extremely loud because despite his hearing aids, he struggled hearing at normal levels. So when he was driving, we had the talk radio blaring! I remember a specific time when he was driving me and a roommate back up to Utah State, and for some reason we were taking the long way of going on Highway 89 from Bountiful (probably because of an accident that he was alerted to on the radio). I felt so embarrassed that we had to listen to talk radio the whole way to Logan, with my friend sitting in the back seat. There was so much noise already in the car, there was no reason to try to carry on a conversation. I remember asking him if we could listen to some music instead and I think that at some point he changed the station. Fast forward almost 30 years and I’m an adult now, and I’m in much of the same life circumstances that my dad was in back then, despite the hearing, thank goodness! I am married and have three children of my own. I listen to KSL Talk Radio almost every day. I listen to it in the morning while I’m getting ready and throughout the day when I’m driving in my car. I often think back about the times that I was so annoyed with my dad listening to the same thing that I now listen to, and I feel gratitude. Gratitude for the memories. My dad died not too many years after that time driving me back up to college. He died too young at the age of 50. I like to think that my current family is in about the same times of life that my family that I came from was in back then. Life can get complicated but looking back and seeing the similarities of me and him makes me smile and so grateful for the memories. ... Read More Read Less

Melissa Sandberg

In college my wife and I were super poor. So we would start businesses that traditionally a teenager would do. I mowed lawns and she cleaned houses. I loved mowing days, Because I would listen to KSL all day long. Loved listening to Doug and the entire crew. Everytime I listen to KSL I’m reminded of the good ol days of simplicity. Love listening to KSL. ... Read More Read Less

Eric Schenk

In my teenage years growing up in Oregon in the 1970s, I enjoyed driving out to remote spots and finding the KSL signal coming in loud in clear. Years later as a college student at BYU, I found it impressive that KSL was one of the first -- if the first -- to broadcast AM radio in stereo. I now enjoy listening to KSL FM... and especially enjoy the "Speaking on Business" segments hosted by the Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce. ... Read More Read Less

Jeff Schrade

When my Marine husband returned from Vietnam in 1970, we were sent to 29 Palms in the California desert. We had no TV, and when he was gone in the evening and I was lonely, I discovered that KSL radio came in loud and clear. As a SLC native and “U” graduate, I felt like I was home again, except I began listening to Paul James broadcasting BYU ball games and became a Cougar fan. Some 52 years later, I still listen to KSL radio, now on my phone, and in my car, and cheer for the BYU Cougars. Thanks KSL radio. ... Read More Read Less

Janet Seegmiller

I love hearing the teacher nominations!

Trina Sharp

I really love the discussions about the Cold podcast!

Brian Shriver

I commute into SLC from the far side of summit county, so I listen for traffic as I’ve had to change course many times. Hundreds of memories and interactions with KSL, but I’ll never forget 9/11 and hearing the live reports. It was as if I felt the disturbance in the universe. I was coming of the 500 south of ramp and would have pulled over Jax it but been so busy. Thanks KSL! ... Read More Read Less

Scott Simkins

hearing the radio dj bantering with each other they are soo much fun

laura simmons

I really enjoyed the program about saving money - not being a binge shopper! At the time I was trying to find ways to cut back and save money!!

Jodie Simons

Finding my car on the classifieds, and seeing all the good news.

Jayme Slaughter

Listening to Paul James and Greg Wrubell call games for our BYU teams. We grew up listening and will always tune in now.

David Smith

I had an opportunity to see behind to scenes of a KSL evening news broadcast. Everyone we met was so friendly, and it gave me an insight into how much work goes into each news broadcast.

Elaine Snipe

As a child my mom would prepare our nightly family dinner meal listening to KSL ( you played music back then) as I grew older and could drive, I would rather listen to KSL than other stations. As a school teacher, every morning in my 32 year teaching career, I relied on KSL for music and news and later years the traffic report. You saved me many mornings with that report because I was alerted to traffic problems on my morning route. Thank you KSL!!! Happy Birthday!!! ... Read More Read Less

Ann Sorenson

In the 2010s when scads of "Old Time Radio" programs started appearing in archives on The Web, I became interested in a CBS radio drama series that I had never heard of -- "Yours Truly Johnny Dollar." Supposedly either it or "Suspense" was the last surviving radio drama in 1962. It was about -- and I paraphrase -- "America's fabulous free-lance insurance investigator, the man with the action-packed expense account." No kidding. The last three seasons had a great musical score and, in my view, a fantastic theme score. I had not heard of the series, but the music was utterly familiar to me. I likely heard it on KSL Radio in the early 1960a when I was a kidlet and then remembered it decades later in the 2010s. [CONFIDENTIAL ASIDE -- I would be interested in communicating / talking with the producer of the 100th anniversary celebration. How much of the day-long 60th anniversary broadcast, 6 May 1982, did KSL officially record and archive to this day? I have several cassette tapes of the interviews that day. It was very historic broadcasting, given the various then-still-living figures associated with Bonneville and KSL that appeared before the microphones.] RICK SOULIER ... Read More Read Less

Rick Soulier

I've had several fun adventures with Mr Tim Hughes. The Greenhouse was sponsored for several years by the company I work at for 30 years.

Les Spencer

Before I was retired, I remember listening to Doug Wright in the mornings! I took him with me everywhere I went--to my cabin, to my work place and at home. He always generated good "talk" and had great guests. He was respectful in his interactions with callers and guests alike. He also had a wonderful (and dreamy) "radio voice" that I thoroughly enjoyed listening to! I am now 70 years old and a widow, and I remain a loyal listener of KSL radio. I often have it playing in the background in my home to keep me company! Thank you, KSL! ... Read More Read Less

Shelley Stevens

My mother was always proud of these two pictures of her and her father listening to KSL on their first radio. Photos are of Martin Strom and Jeanne Strom in 1922. They lived in the Snow Apts. in Salt Lake City at the time these pictures were taken. My mother Jeanne was 2 years old. Martin got the radio to listen to KSL. ... Read More Read Less

Nancy Summers

My favorite memory is listening on my commute from Utah County to Salt Lake County each morning to the Grant and Amanda show. I loved their genuine concern for one another and how they just clicked and ran their show so smoothly. Their voices were so soothing many times when I was having to travel on the bad snow days over the point of the mountain. The show brought a calm to the white knuckle snow days and going only 5 to 10 miles an hour on the freeway. It was as though they knew what I was experiencing out on the road along with the other drivers. Thank You for sharing your talents and willingness to be on the air so early in the morning. ... Read More Read Less

Kenneth Tom

I just love how focused KSL is on the community. I always feel connected when I listen to KSL!

Christina Tsaturyan

When Byu won on Saturday September 11, 2021 26-17.

Michelle Wagstaff

Back in the 1950s when I was a teenager in Ogden, Utah, I listened to a late evening program on KSL radio featuring a local Salt Lake City man with a rare and witty sense of humor. He was introduced as The Late Rolfe Peterson, and his unique way with words intrigued listeners awaiting his entertaining slant on anything he chose to talk about. He actually compiled a book with many of his hilarious and memorable lines, and I wish I had a copy to remind me now why I enjoyed his programs so much. There is one line I heard him speak that sticks in my mind after all these years and makes me chuckle every Arbor Day. What he said was “Alpine and Balsam.” ... Read More Read Less

Vanja Watkins

While I was on my mission in 1965 -1967, for The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Later Day Saint, in The Cook Islands in the South Pacific. I remember my Mission Pres. listening to the sport events on KSL. It was a different time zone and a different day and thousands of miles away. He would always know when the events where on no matter what time it was. Some times he would invite the missionaries to listen with him. That was fun to hear and to know that was coming from KSL in Provo, Utah in the USA. ... Read More Read Less

Karl Wesson

I work for a school district and had the opportunity to deliver gift cards to Quarter's for Christmas recipients.

Randy White

Grant Weyman came and spoke to my 6th grade class in 2007! He spoke to us about his career and accomplishments! It was so cool to meet a person I’ve always seen on TV in real life- especially as a kid! ... Read More Read Less

Sara Williams

When Greg Wrubel shouted that Johnny Harline had caught the pass on his knees in the end zone to beat the Utes!

Matt Williams

I have been listening since I was a little girl

Becca Winegar

On a personal note, my mom worked at KSL Radio for more than 25 years. She finished her career in the advertising department. I remember meeting people like Tom Bock, Ken Macey, Karl Malone, and Doug Wright. I also had the pleasant experience of meeting Amanda Dickson when she came to my school for a Teacher Feature presentation (not for me). She knew my mom and was interested to hear I had become a teacher. As a teenager, I was invited to participate in a panel discussion on Doug Wright's show about teenage drug use. I am not a drug user, but he had a couple of teenagers on who consistently used illegal drugs to get high. Other teenagers of other employees were also on the panel. That's a day I will always remember, because it opened my naive eyes to just how prevalent drug use can actually be. ... Read More Read Less

Kristopher Woodbury

I remember a many conversations with various hosts on various shows. Whether Doug Wright, Taun of the greenhouse show, Dave and Debbie, or any of the other hosts over the years- all of them have shaped a little of who I am. The most poignant moment, however, was the first time I heard Boyd say something like, “fake fights and false choices; we need to change the conversation.” I’ve used this many times in various conversations to “elevate” the conversation and dive at the heart of what the real issues are in government. It helps me communicate in very simple terms what I’ve been feeling for years before- especially when politics has been such a hot button issue the last few years. ... Read More Read Less

Nathan Woodbury

As i was growing up my parents always listened to KSL. Many good memories. Dr Rex Campbell on Sunday mornings, i still remember the sound of the meadow lark at the beginning of the program. Oh, all the memories of Paul James and the BYU games over the decades. Danny Krammer, Bob Lee. I remember Doug Wright starting out, refering to himself as the "poor man's Danny Krammer. Ask Doug if he remembers the time he was doing a remote from Park City and was having trouble with his equipment and did not realize he had a "hot mic" and then let the world know of his frustration with a choice expletive. 1977 I contacted KSL's Mark Van Wagner for a little help. On May 28, 1977 I arranged to take my girlfriend, Beckie Barney, for a hike on the Skyline trail east of Ogden. At the prearranged time we sat down for a rest and I took a radio from my backpack, then tuned to 1160. With a set script Mark Van Wagoner then read my Marriage proposal to Beckie, live, in person with 50,000 watts!. She said Yes!!!!! We have been married since August 23, 1977. We still listen to KSL everyday. ... Read More Read Less

kenneth young

I would have to say that the most memorable moment on KSL and KSL NewsRadio would have to be on August 08, 2018. My family and I were involved in an Apartment Fire, that destroyed our apartment and KSL was on scene and the first of the Media interviews my wife and I had. I am grateful that we were able to make it out and all was well, but it is one memory I have. Even after 3 years, it still haunts me and we still have yet to bounce back, but we are alive and well. Here is the link to the story. https://ksltv.com/399181/parents-react-fire-destroyed-slc-apartment/ And I am not sure about the KSL NewsRadio and whether there were stories on it, as we were not able to get our vehicle until much later after all the Fire Crews were out of the area. However, I am positive there may have been, especially to inform the public to avoid the area. ... Read More Read Less

Jeremy David Young