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.

Olympic Gold medalist, former WNBA great Lisa Leslie in town to raise money for women in need

Former WNBA player Lisa Leslie will be in Salt Lake City on Friday to help raise money for Women of the World, a non-profit organization.
1 year ago

UTA offering extra, extended services for All-Star week

The All-Star week is expected to bring thousands to Salt Lake City, and the UTA is adding extra and expanded services to accomodate.
1 year ago

Credit union will pay for larger dog adoptions this weekend

Mountain America Credit Union will pick up the fees for larger dog adoptions from Friday, Feb. 3 through Sunday, Feb. 5.
1 year ago

The Slamdance Film Festival; a fun, quirky alternative to Sundance

The Slamdance Film Festival offers an alternative to the Sundance Film Festival. The event screens movies through Jan 26.
1 year ago

McAdams at Slamdance Film Festival, speaks on “Downwind” film

As a Utah congressman, McAdams introduced an amendment to a funding bill to prevent the resumption of nuclear weapons testing.
1 year ago

Governor Cox delivers State of the State Address, speaks to Utah’s youth

Gov. Spencer Cox delivered the State of the State address on Thursday, Jan 19, 2023. In the speech, he aimed to reach Utah's youth.
1 year ago

New bill would seize water from farmers and ranchers in an emergency

The bill's sponsor, Rep. Carl Albrecht, R-Salt Lake City, said he hopes that the emergency bill will never have to be used.
1 year ago

Sundance Film Festival, back this year as hybrid event; here are a few tips and tricks

The Sundance Film Festival is back, both in-person and virtually. KSL NewsRadio's Joe Davis has some advice for those looking to attend.
1 year ago

Program connects special needs kids and student-athletes through soccer

A Davis County program is bringing student-athletes and kids with special needs together through playing soccer.
1 year ago

About a quarter of Utahns delay in buying partner’s Christmas presents

At the same time, the Coupon Birds study found that 24% of women were guilty of waiting until the last minute.
1 year ago

Public comment on state’s plan to fight homelessness begins

The public comment period has opened for the state's strategic plan for addressing homelessness in Utah.
1 year ago

New VA food pantry aims to curb food insecurity among veterans

A new VA food pantry is opening a a new food pantry for veterans. The pantry aims to help veterans facing food insecurity.
1 year ago

Utah’s Coordinated Action Plan for Water released this week

Utah’s Coordinated Action Plan for Water was released Wednesday by Gov. Spencer Cox and state agencies.
1 year ago

Grandson of two found dead at a home in Clearfield facing murder charges

Two people were found dead in their Clearfield home on Wednesday, according to Clearfield Police.
1 year ago

BYU wellness students return from Blue zone with healthy lifestyle tips

Some BYU students are learning how to live healthy and happier lives from a trip to Ikaria, Greece.
1 year ago

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Memphis NAACP pair to help mothers

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Memphis NAACP are partnering to launch "MyBaby4Me" to help new and expecting mothers.
1 year ago

Department of Workforce Services to host first Apprenticeship Utah Summit and Job Fair

The Apprenticeship Utah Summit and Job Fair takes place on Nov. 15 at the Weber State Davis campus.
1 year ago

Sugar House apartment building evacuated as nearby construction site burns

A fire broke out at an apartment building construction site overnight. The 4-alarm fire caused evacuations of nearby residents.
2 years ago

Parks, Trails and Open Space General Obligation Bond gets public input Tuesday night

Parks, Trails and Open Space Bond will be on the ballot Tuesday, Nov. 8. Public comments were taken Tuesday night.
2 years ago

What was said at U.S. Senate debate between Lee and McMullin

Lots of fireworks Monday night from Senator Mike Lee and challenger Evan McMullin at the U.S. Senate debate.
2 years ago

KSL Newsradio’s Doug Wright moderates debate between Sen. Lee and McMullin

Monday’s televised U.S. Senate debate between Republican Sen. Lee and independent McMullin is happening at at 6:00 pm with moderator Doug Wright.
2 years ago

Social media scam targets children for explicit pictures, money

A new social media scam has scammers pretending to be a young victim's age and enticing them to send explicit photos before extorting them for money.
2 years ago

IRS warns taxpayers of ‘smishing’ scams involving IRS-themed texts

The IRS never texts asking for personal information, and it warns that messages claiming to be from the IRS are bogus and risky. Texting scams aim to get people's personal data.
2 years ago

Federal, state authorities warn of return of missed jury duty, outstanding warrant scam

Officials are warning Utahns -- and those is surrounding states -- about a missed jury or warrant scam that aims to get money out of victims.
2 years ago