Deanie Wimmer

Utah

Hi, I'm Deanie Wimmer. I anchor KSL News at night and by day, run trails, mountain bike, ski and play in the mountains. Love my family, and dark chocolate

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Viral craze: Chocolatiers satisfying Utah’s sweet tooth with Internet-famous Dubai bars

2 days ago | ksltv.com | Deanie Wimmer

Sweet shops say many customers are happy to spend a little more for a bite of luxury.
Staff prepare to comply with Utah school safety law

2 months ago | ksltv.com | Deanie Wimmer

SPANISH FORK — School staff members usually prepare for the school year during the summer, but they don’t usually do it at a SWAT training center gun range. On a Saturday morning last fall, kindergarten teacher Micki Hooley strapped on a bullet proof vest and shot at a target designed to resemble a school intruder. “Now I want you to place one right between his eyes,” said her instructor, Utah County Under Sheriff Shaun Bufton. Her bullets hit the mark.
Mountain bike mania: Pedaling Utah tourism

Nov 16, 2024 | ksl.com | Deanie Wimmer

SALT LAKE CITY — The pack of athletes at the starting line looks as big as a football team, but this meeting, in front of a few thousand fans, is a high school mountain bike race. "We are the largest youth cycling organization in the nation," said Dallen Atack, board president of the Utah High School Cycling League. Just 10 years ago, there were 320 riders. Now more than 7,500 students compete in Utah. "I love being out there all the time," said Morgan High School rider Blair Erickson.
Mountain Bike Mania: Pedaling Utah Tourism

Nov 12, 2024 | ksltv.com | Deanie Wimmer

SALT LAKE CITY — A growing number of Utah high schools have about as many mountain bike racers as football players. That surprising development becomes obvious at the starting line of weekend races. “We are the largest youth cycling organization in the nation,” said Dallen Atack, board president of the Utah High School Cycling League. Just ten years ago, there were 320 riders. Now more than 7,500 students compete.
'Priced out and fed up': Project seeks to learn Utahns' top concerns statewide

Oct 3, 2024 | ksl.com | Deanie Wimmer

CEDAR CITY — The chill music and warm night make it easy to think that all is well in this Cedar City neighborhood. But many of the students attending Southern Utah University have serious concerns about finding and paying for housing. "We're building more houses now, but there was a moment there, where you weren't sure you would have a place to live," one college student told KSL-TV. Utahns all over the state share the same anxiety.
KSL Launches 'Roads to Understanding' project to learn Utahns’ top concerns statewide

Oct 3, 2024 | ksltv.com | Deanie Wimmer

CEDAR CITY — The chill music and warm night make it easy to think that all is well in this Cedar City neighborhood. But many of the students attending Southern Utah University have serious concerns about finding and paying for housing. “We’re building more houses now, but there was a moment there, where you weren’t sure you would have a place to live,” one college student told KSL TV. Utahns all over the state share the same anxiety.
Truth Test: Fact-checking claims from candidates for Utah Attorney General

Oct 2, 2024 | ksltv.com | Daniella Rivera |Deanie Wimmer |Annie Knox

CEDAR CITY — Four candidates vying to be Utah’s new attorney general took the debate stage in southern Utah Tuesday night, pledging transparency and sparring over issues from public lands to redistricting. Republican Derek Brown, Democrat Rudy Bautista, Michelle Quist of the United Utah Party and Libertarian Andrew McCullough made their case to replace Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes, who’s not seeking reelection.
New research shows 'exposure gap' for Utah girls in STEM

Sep 20, 2024 | ksl.com | Deanie Wimmer

LOGAN — Abigail Tyers didn't always know she wanted a career working with Formula 1 race cars. "If you would have asked me, I wanted to be an astronaut, pilot, stand-up comedian at one point," she said. But she caught a vision of her strengths and interests, and now studies data analytics and mechanical engineering at Utah State University to one day work as a motorsports strategy engineer, to help drivers win their races. As you might imagine, she's one of the few females in her classes.
New research shows 'exposure gap' for Utah girls in STEM

Sep 18, 2024 | ksltv.com | Deanie Wimmer

LOGAN — Abigail Tyers didn’t always know she wanted a career working with Formula 1 race cars. “If you would have asked me, astronaut, pilot, stand-up comedian at one point,” she said. But she caught a vision of her strengths and interests, and now studies data analytics and mechanical engineering at Utah State University to one day work as a motorsports strategy engineer, to help drivers win their races. As you might imagine, she’s one of the few females in her classes.
Educators begin active shooter training as lawmaker heads to Georgia to learn from its tragedy

Sep 8, 2024 | ksl.com | Deanie Wimmer

PROVO — Utah educators returning to school didn't need active shooter training, but they signed up for it with the Utah County Sheriff's Office this year. The session is full and has a waiting list. "We have teachers who want to make a difference," said Utah County Sheriff Mike Smith.