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.

I-215 East Belt closed due to multi-car pile-up at 4500 South

SALT LAKE CITY — All lanes of I-215 East are closed at 3300 South in Salt Lake County late Wednesday night.  According to the Utah Department of Transportation, southbound lanes are shut down in order to clear a multi-car pile-up closer to 4500 S.  UHP says there are no major injuries so far in the […]
2 years ago

Lanes open from fatal Salt Lake City hit-and-run

(SALT LAKE CITY, UT) — The Salt Lake City Police Department is investigating a fatal hit and run crash early Saturday morning, as all lanes re-open at 400 South 500 East. According to a police statement released around 6:15 a.m., the investigation started at 12:55 a.m. , when 911 dispatchers received information about a man […]
2 years ago

Pioneer Park vision plan includes new mist-producing fountain, signature park pavilion

Salt Lake City presented its plan for revamping Pioneer Park after surveying 3,000 people in the city.
2 years ago

Officers okay after wild Saturday night chase

(Salt Lake City, UT)  —  Officers involved in a chase that began in Millcreek and ended in Salt Lake City are not hurt after a suspect they were chasing smashed into three police cruisers.  Two of those cruisers belonging to Unified Police suffered some damage.  According to Unified Detective Arlen Bennett, a third vehicle, a […]
2 years ago

Scipio shelter-in-place lifted after two individuals taken into custody

The Scipio shelter-in-place was enacted after deputies responded to a residence on a report of an individual threatening self-harm.
2 years ago

‘Jeopardy!’ champ Amy Schneider opens a new chapter for show

LOS ANGELES (AP) — One word made all the difference Wednesday on “Jeopardy!”  Champion Amy Schneider’s dazzling streak on the quiz show is over, snapped by a Chicago librarian after 40 consecutive wins and nearly $1.4 million in prize money.  Schneider’s success put her in the ranks of Ken Jennings, who’s serving as guest host, […]
2 years ago

Granite students get three non-attendance days

Granite School District is providing three non-attendance days this school year. These are needed largely due to worker shortages and pandemic illnesses.
2 years ago

UPDATE: Suspect arrested in connection to the deadly shooting at the entrance of a strip club

South Salt Lake police were out early Saturday morning in the area of 3420 South State Street investigating a deadly shooting. 
2 years ago

Santa, cops, community gather to give holiday cheer to some South Jordan students

(South Jordan, UT)  —  Some well deserving middle and high school students from the Jordan School District got a Walmart Christmas shopping spree and a personal escort from Santa Claus.  Santa and South Jordan police and fire personnel, some business leaders, educators and adult mentors showed up to the store’s location at 3590 W. South […]
2 years ago

Emotional Kentucky governor: At least 70 people feared dead in storms

MAYFIELD, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says he fears tornadoes have killed 70 people in the state and the death toll may exceed 100.  Severe storms moved through the area Friday night and caused catastrophic damage across multiple states. “This has been the most devastating tornado event in our state’s history,” Beshear said.  […]
2 years ago

Adult male is shot dead, Salt Lake police looking for witnesses

An adult male was shot dead near 900 S. Edison street. Police are still searching for witnesses.
2 years ago

Taylorsville accident leaves victim in critical condition

TAYLORSVILLE, UTAH — A person is in critical condition after a car accident on I-215 West near 4700 S. Wednesday night. This happened when the driver began to drive erratically, went off to the right on the freeway, and then rolled back left before crashing.  Utah Highway Patrol says the driver was ejected from the […]
2 years ago

Author brings books, smiles to children at Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind in Ogden

(Ogden, UT)  —  Some deaf and hard-of-hearing children get the gift of donated books this holiday season – thanks in part to author Laura Blum.  Around 30 children at the Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind got a visit from Blum, who not only is an author but a sign language interpreter, ‘signing’ her […]
2 years ago

University of Utah football team wins first Pac-12 championship; will head to Rose Bowl

U of U Utes win their first Pacific 12 Conference Championship.
2 years ago

Two officers injured and a suspect dead in a Taylorsville shootout

Police say the suspect accused of wounding two West Valley City officers in a Taylorsville shootout died after being taken to the hospital.
3 years ago

Man in ‘very poor condition’ after West Valley City auto pedestrian accident

SALT LAKE CITY  —  A man, possibly in his 60’s was fighting for his life late Wednesday night after being struck crossing the street at 3400 South near 1400 West.  West Valley police Lt. Bill Merritt says the call came in just before 10 Wednesday night.     “We had a driver who said he struck […]
3 years ago

Big run on liquor in Utah nets record holiday sales

Utah liquor sales reached an all time high over the extended Thanksgiving holiday this year, but the Department of Alcohol and Beverage believes multiple there are multiple factors.
3 years ago

South Jordan police officer in stable condition after being shot

A South Jordan police officer is in stable condition after being shot Friday night.
3 years ago

Seventy missionairies are safe after being robbed in Mexico

Seventy missionaries are safe this morning after being robbed at gunpoint during a zone conference in Torreón, Mexico.
3 years ago

Family of Joseph Salas whose body was found in Jordan River wants answers

A reward is being offered for information in connection to the death of Joseph Salas, whose body was found in the Jordan River.
3 years ago

Procession for fallen firefighter, Captain Merrill Bone, early Saturday

(Salt Lake City, UT)  —  A funeral procession for a fallen hero, Captain Merrill Bone is taking place early Saturday morning between Larkin Mortuary on 12600 S and Olympus High School between 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 o’clock.  Expect minor delays along Northbound I-15 and I-215 East during the procession.      
3 years ago

Live broadcasts of “Music and the Spoken Word” return

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced live broadcasts of "Music & the Spoken Word," will return.
3 years ago

Washington State coach, four assistants, fired for refusing mandate

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said thousands of state employees needed to be vaccinated by Monday. Rolovich applied for a religious exemption.
3 years ago

Bi-yearly survey finds youth substance abuse, vaping decreasing

The Student Health and Risk Prevention Survey is designed to help Utah educators and others track youth trends and plan for change.
3 years ago