Anchor/Traffic Reporter/Reporter

Mark Jackson

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

Search continues for two men missing from boat near Strawberry Reservoir

The search for two men resumes on Friday after a boat was discovered Thursday afternoon, motor still running just off the shore near Strawberry Reservoir. 
7 years ago

Governor Herbert weighs in on Trump tweet debate

Gov. Gary Herbert says both sides are to blame for the ugliness out of Washington, D.C., following President Trump’s tweets about four congresswomen.
7 years ago

Boyd is back with winners, losers, cringe-worthy moments after second night of Democratic debate

After two nights of debates among 20 Democrats running for president in 2020, host of KSL Newsradio's 'Inside Sources' Boyd Matheson says it's now time for those hopefuls who did well over two nights to capitalize on good performances ahead of the next debate in Detroit on July 30th and 31st.
7 years ago

KSL Newsradio’s Boyd Matheson calls winners and losers in Wednesday night’s Democratic debate

It was a big night for the Democratic party, as ten candidates vying for the party's nomination for president in 2020 debated in Miami, Florida.  Host of KSL Newsradio's Inside Sources, Boyd Matheson, says there were winners and losers in Wednesday night's debate, along with some cringe-worthy moments.
7 years ago

Power outages, flight delays from long night of powerful storms

About a thousand Rocky Mountain Power customers were without power for a time Thursday night after powerful storms blew through the area. 
7 years ago

Boy rushed to the hospital after swift water rescue

Around 6:45 p.m. they got a call to 296 East Murray Park Ave. about a 4-to-5-year-old boy who had slipped out of his mother's sight for only a second and fell into the water and got swept down, possibly an eighth to one-quarter of a mile. 
7 years ago

End of an era, Eborn Books announces the closing of its retail location

It’s called Utah’s largest retailer of new, used, rare and out-of-print books for sale on it’s website and now Eborn Books will be leaving its long-time digs on Main Street in downtown Salt Lake City. 
7 years ago

Grandfather of suspect in the death of little girl says he is a troubled family member

The grandfather of the suspect believed responsible for the death of little Lizzy Shelly is speaking out this week.  Bill Whipple says his grandson, 21-year-old Alex Whipple, is a troubled man who wanted to hurt the family, and that, he believes, is the motive for her killing.
7 years ago

Three suspects arrested after chase, crash in Cottonwood Heights

Three suspects are under arrest after Cottonwood Heights police answered a fraud-in-progress call around 5 p.m. Thursday at a University Credit Union at 7200 South Highland Drive. 
7 years ago

Price business busted for illegal gambling machines

The owner of a business in Price may be in trouble with the law after agents seized 14 slot machines, hours after a new law went into effect essentially closing a potential loophole in the enforcement of the state's no gambling law. 
7 years ago

One suspect released, another jailed in fatal South Salt Lake hit-and-run

Ryan Kidrick, originally jailed for the March 9 crash in South Salt Lake, was released after Richard Bice admitted to police that he was the driver.
7 years ago

Curtis introduces bill to help manage forest, prevent wildfires

Rep. John Curtis says the legislation provides tools to streamline forest management projects that would help firefighters stop the spread of wildfires.
7 years ago

Governor Herbert announces ‘copper spike’ celebrating historic railroad milestone

"So it's about time we had our own spike as we celebrate the 150th anniversary of the driving of the golden spike," Gov. Gary Herbert said.
7 years ago

47-year-old mother of four graduates top of her class at UVU College of Science

Friday is a special day for 47-year-old Sherie' Araujo.  The mother of four will be front and center, literally, at commencement ceremonies for Utah Valley University's College of Science, as class valedictorian.
7 years ago

18-year-old dead following fatal crash on Mountain View Corridor

Two hospitalized and one 18-year-old girl has died after a fatal crash Wednesday night on the Mountain View Corridor.
7 years ago

Jazz out of 2019 NBA playoffs following Game 5 loss to the Rockets

The Utah Jazz got knocked out of the NBA playoffs Wednesday night following a 100-93 loss to the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center in Houston with the Rockets taking the first-round playoff series 4-1.
7 years ago

Fired teacher says he is sorry for scuffle with charter school student

An Eagle Mountain charter school gym teacher says he is sorry and is devastated after a scuffle involving a student on Thursday. 
7 years ago

Sen. Elizabeth Warren revs up Salt Lake City crowd at The Depot

"I can think of two great reasons to be here in Salt Lake City.  One is great hiking, the other is great Democrats," Sen. Elizabeth Warren said to a crowd in Salt Lake City during her campaign trail ahead of the 2020 election. Topics included Medicare for all, climate change, and the regional topic of public lands.
7 years ago

Family of man killed in Monday’s shoot-out speaks out

The mother of the man shot in a hail of bullets following a dramatic high-speed chase through Salt Lake City wants his story to be told. A statement released by family members on Thursday says their son, brother, uncle and friend Harold Vincent Robinson suffered from mental illness, paranoia and delusions.
7 years ago

Emmy award winning actor to bring a little bit of Hollywood to Utah

You may know him from his career on television – on daytime dramas “All My Children,” and “Bold and the Beautiful.” He’s actor/singer/songwriter Jacob Young, and he’s looking for some talented young people between the ages of 7 and 17 for a free open call on April 13th.  The event will be held at The […]
7 years ago

KSL 5 is back on DirecTV

If you flip on your tv you'll once again be able to see KSL on DirecTV. In an email sent from VP and General Manager Tanya Vea late Thursday was to the point saying that a deal was reached and thanking the staff and viewers for their patience.
7 years ago

New motorcycle law in Utah

There's a new motorcycle law coming to Utah, HB 149 has been signed and will go into effect on May 14th that would allow "lane-splitting" under certain conditions for motorcyclists after a similar law saw a 30% drop in motorcyclist fatalities in California.
8 years ago

Inaugural ‘Missing In Utah’ event planned for Saturday, March 9th

Modeled after a similar event in a neighboring state called Missing in Arizona, the Salt Lake City Police Department will be holding a 'Missing in Utah'
8 years ago

Volunteers for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints detained in Russia

Two volunteers serving in Russia for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints were detained Friday night in the Russian city of Novorossiysk
8 years ago