Caplan & Dickson Retiring From KSL/SLC
• Two major retirements are happening this week at Bonneville News-Talk KSL 1160AM/102.7 FM/Salt Lake City — afternoon anchor Jeff Caplan‘s last regularly scheduled broadcast is Tuesday, Nov. 10, and Thursday, Nov. 12 marks the farewell broadcast of Utah’s Morning News co-host Amanda Dickson, who unplugs after nearly four decades of service with KSL.
Caplan’s nearly five-decade radio career was highlighted by a 15-year run with the mighty WCBS 880/New York before joining KSL in June 2013, and he’s anchored Jeff Caplan’s Afternoon News since 2016.
In a Facebook post, Caplan said, in part, “After 46 years, it’s time. I can’t believe I’m typing this, but I’ve decided to hang up my headphones and say goodbye to the KSL air studio. The final edition of Jeff Caplan’s Afternoon News will air next Tuesday (11/10). I’m sliding into semi-retirement! Sayonara to the 11-hour days! I get spend more time with Heather, the kids, the grandkids, and enjoy all the good things!”
The good news: Caplan will continue to have a presence on KSL, as Bonneville has asked him to continue to produce his “My Minutes of News” feature “for years to come.”
Dickson, who also hosts KSL’s weekly “A Woman’s View” feature, shared her departure news via Facebook, noting, “After nearly 40 years in radio, 37 at KSL, I am retiring from broadcasting on November 12th. Thank you so much for your friendship and support. I am so grateful for you.”
