Mark Jackson

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Mark Jackson is an anchor, traffic reporter and news reporter for KSL NewsRadio. You can reach him at mjackson@ksl.com.

Utah lawmakers pass resolution asking Congress to lower drug prices

A resolution urging the US lawmakers to address the cost of prescription drugs has passed through a key committee of the Utah Legislature.
4 years ago

Fugitive taken into custody following SWAT stand-off in Taylorsville

A parole fugitive is under arrest Wednesday night after a SWAT stand-off at a home near 3500 West Valley Heights Drive. 
4 years ago

Amid Romney vote comes renewed interest in local bill to recall Senators

There is renewed interest in a Utah lawmaker’s bill to allow Utahns to recall an elected U.S. Senator on the heels of Utah Senator Mitt Romney’s vote to convict President Trump in the U.S. Senate on Wednesday.
4 years ago

More than 2,000 THC vape cartridges seized by UHP troopers

More than 40,000 THC vape devices were seized by state investigators in 2019. Troopers say they found over 2,000 in a Cedar City traffic stop.
4 years ago

Governor touts Utah’s economic success in State of the State

In his 11th and final State of the State address, Gov. Gary Herbert touted Utah's economic success and its history of trailblazing and preparing the way for others.
4 years ago

Parents, teachers, students sound off on later school start times

The Salt Lake City school board's later school start times listening tour continued with parents, students and teachers at Northwest Middle School.
4 years ago

Harmons asks customers to sign on for fight against food tax hike

Harmons Grocery is hoping to get over 100,000 signatures on a petition opposing the food tax increase before it is implemented statewide. 
4 years ago

2 dead at area ski resorts in 1 week

Authorities have confirmed two deaths in Utah ski resorts this holiday week.
4 years ago

Utah lawmakers want hand-held cell phone ban while driving

It's already against the law to text and drive in Utah.  Now lawmakers want to go one step further to make it illegal to hold your cell phone for any reason while driving.
4 years ago

Democratic debate brings fewer candidates to the stage as some stand-outs emerge

There were fewer Democratic Candidates that took the stage on Thursday night during thier sixth and final primary debate of 2019.
4 years ago

Weather, police chase, mall shopper traffic not a good mix

It was already a wet, rainy rush hour coming to an end on Thursday night, when a big crash caused major delays around one of the area's biggest shopping malls
4 years ago

Wasatch County taxpayers may be left with a big due bill due to “typo”

Some believe the clerk possibly dropped a cell phone on the keyboard while entering the data, and now taxpayers may be on the hook for years to come.
4 years ago

New Harvard/Harris Poll shows a close presidential race in 2020

SALT LAKE CITY — A new Harvard CAPS/Harris Poll survey posted on TheHill.com shows American voters are divided about who they are going to vote for in next year’s Presidential race. A sample of 1,859 registered voters taken between Nov. 27-29 indicates 42 percent say they will either probably or definitely vote for whoever is the […]
4 years ago

Frustrated Brighton snowboarder exhausted after hours long trip home

A traffic jam led to an hours-long journey for skiers, snowboarders, and others trying to leave Big Cottonwood Canyon on Friday.
4 years ago

Woman hurt, but lucky after an SUV slides off Big Cottonwood Canyon into river

An SUV lost control during heavy snowfall and fell into a river in Big Cottonwood Canyon.
4 years ago

Cease and desist sent by Lt. Governor’s office to stop unauthorized use of State Seal

A cease and desist order has been sent to the Utah Association of Realtors after a mailer sent out by the organization included the use of the official Utah State Seal caught the eye of Utah Representative Carol Moss.
4 years ago

Unified, Layton, Park City among crews helping fight California wildfires

"Wherever they need us, that's where we'll be," that's what Unified Fire Authority spokesman Ryan Love is saying as crews from Utah are in California to help battle wildfires burning across the state.
4 years ago

Emergency homeless meeting comes amid frigid weather concerns

Bitterly cold temperatures in the valley this week are pushing issues of homelessness to the front of state leader's minds as they held an emergency meeting on Wednesday. 
4 years ago

Significant water main break leaves some Centerville homes without water

CENTERVILLE, Utah — Authorities say a significant water main break near 1650 N. Main Street in Centerville will likely leave water off to some nearby residents through Friday morning.  Centerville Police tweeted news of the break about 5:50 p.m. Thursday evening.  Investigators say water service to about ten homes was interrupted while crews worked along […]
4 years ago

West Valley City police investigating fatal stabbing

A man was fatally stabbed in West Valley City on Thursday night.  Police say that a man they believe to be in his 20's was stabbed at an apartment complex at 4000 S. Redwood Road, the West Valley City Police Department said. 
4 years ago

South Jordan City: Water isn’t an immediate health issue

South Jordan City authorities are telling residents that water is not a source for resident health concerns.  This coming after some residents were complaining about getting rashes.  Crews tested 30 different elements at 20 sites over two days, according to a press release sent out Wednesday night.
4 years ago

Saratoga Springs police need help identifying construction site vandals

The Saratoga Springs Police Department is looking for whoever is responsible for extensive damage to several construction tractors. 
5 years ago

Big freeze leaves Utah short on pumpkins

CLEARFIELD, Utah — It’s scary to think that just days before Halloween, Utah is coming up short on the pumpkin supply.  A freeze has wiped them out on farms like Beck Family Farms in Centerfield.  David Beck says an early cold snap left some pumpkins that appear to be normal but are soft to the […]
5 years ago

Man recovering from injuries after Saratoga Springs head-on crash

A 46-year-old man is recovering from some serious injuries on Friday after a crash in Saratoga Springs near the tail-end of Thursday afternoon's rush hour. 
5 years ago