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.

Governor Cox urges Utahns to get vaccinated headed into July 4 holiday

SALT LAKE CITY — Governor Spencer Cox is once again urging Utahns to get vaccinated.  On Thursday’s Let Me Speak To The Governor on KSL Newsradio, Cox said they are working on a number of ways to make vaccinations easier and more accessible to Utahns.  One of them includes encouraging more businesses to host events […]
5 years ago

Washington Terrace, Herriman announce water saving measures

"Tan is the new green." Two more Utah communities are announcing measures to help conserve water as Utah heads into summer in a drought.
5 years ago

Update: Officer hurt in accident on NB I-15 in stable condition

One person is hurt from a one-car accident that happened early Saturday morning on NB I-15 involving a UPD vehicle. 
5 years ago

State Street closed at 1150 South after car hits building

A portion of State Street is closed Friday morning after a car hit a building at 1150 South around 1 a.m. and caused a gas leak.
5 years ago

World Famous Yum Yum Food Truck vandalized with Anti-Asian graffiti

A well-known food truck was vandalized over the weekend The World Famous Yum Yum Food Truck spray-painted with anti-Asian graffiti.
5 years ago

Man, 30, dead from shooting at a Taylorsville apartment complex

Unified Police say a man is dead after a shooting broke out at a Taylorsville apartment complex Friday evening.
5 years ago

Orem shooting leaves one dead, two wounded, suspect in custody

The Orem shooting happened at a church near the canal trail, the bodies were found in a car. A search continues for a suspect.
5 years ago

Man dead after overnight shooting in Salt Lake City

It happened at a house party near 2400 East 1700 South. Police Lt. Gary Trost says officers got the call just after midnight that there was a fight, and a 19-year-old man had been shot. 
5 years ago

Police investigate discovery of dead body in Taylorsville Wednesday afternoon

Unified Police are investigating a suspicious death of a 16-year-old from Taylorsville.
5 years ago

Dirt bike rider at state capitol in custody after injuring UHP trooper

Man who rode his dirt bike up onto the grounds of Utah's state capitol early Saturday morning is under arrest after injuring UHP tooper.
5 years ago

College convocations for the University of Utah held in-person this year

For the first time since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, in-person college convocations at the University of Utah are happening.
5 years ago

Chicken wing shortage has local bar-b-que restaurant ‘winging it’

A national chicken wing shortage is hitting Utah businesses too. One local wings restaurant says prices are soaring.
5 years ago

2021 Monster Energy AMA Supercross returns after COVID-19 delay

The 2021 Monster Energy AMA Supercross returns to Salt Lake City this Saturday after a year of "bubble" competitions amid the pandemic.
5 years ago

Ken Potts, USS Arizona survivor gets parade, Blackhawk ride, for 100th birthday

One of the last remaining survivors of the attack on Pearl Harbor, Ken Potts, is one of only two living survivors that were aboard the battleship USS Arizona during the attack on Pearl Harbor.
5 years ago

Suspect in officer-involved shooting outside jail had criminal record

New details emerged Sunday about a suspect accused of shooting two deputies outside the jail on Saturday before they shot and killed him. 
5 years ago

American Fork councilwoman Barbara Christiansen passes at age 74

Barbara Christiansen was a long-time resident of American Fork and was a member of the American Fork City council.
5 years ago

Spring break, early snow, Friday afternoon rush hour expected to add delays

SALT LAKE CITY  —  Spring Break 2021 is expected to leave its mark on Utah’s roads late this week.  The Utah Department of Transportation said drivers can expect delays on I-15 in Salt Lake and Davis counties as soon as early Friday afternoon. A press release sent on Thursday advised planning for extra time if […]
5 years ago

Planters ‘NUTmobile’ makes stop in Salt Lake City on Monday

Keep an eye out for the Planters Peanut NUTmobile, coming to Salt Lake City beginning on Monday, March 22.
6 years ago

Uptick in domestic violence cases during pandemic lockdown confirmed by report

A new report confirms there has been an uptick in the number of cases of domestic violence while Americans were locked down over the spread of COVID-19.
6 years ago

UTA offering free fare to COVID-19 vaccination appointments

You can get a free fare for a ride on all UTA systems to and from vaccination appointments through the end of June.
6 years ago

Bad crash in Lehi during Thursday rush hour leaves one child critical

A large crash on I-15 in Lehi had a portion of the freeway closed on Thursday and critically injured a child.
6 years ago

Salt Lake Bees announce month-long delay of opening day

The Salt Lake Bees are back, the triple-a team says while the season will be delayed, they'll be back to playing baseball this year.
6 years ago

W. Jordan track champ has realistic dreams of running in the Olympics

A West Jordan High School track star with dreams of running in the Olympics is taking it one race at a time and he's out chasing that dream.
6 years ago

Ban on transgender athletes in Utah girls’ sports stalls

A State Senate Committee did not advance a bill to the full floor of the Utah Senate that would prevent transgender athletes from competing against girls in school sports. 
6 years ago