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Mark Jones

Mark Jones is a former digital content producer for KSL NewsRadio. He moved to KSL TV in 2023. You can reach him at majones@ksl.com.

Home sales dropped 20% in August from a year ago

For the seventh month in a row, home sales have declined.
4 years ago

U of U student arrested after making nuclear threat at Utes football game

The 21-year-old student under arrest reportedly threatened to detonate a nuclear reactor if the U of U football team didn't win its game.
4 years ago

Ruinous Hurricane Fiona reaches Category 4 as it moves north, leaving disaster-stricken areas on slow road to recovery

As Hurricane Fiona readies to sidewipe Bermuda, people in Puerto Rico and other parts of the storm's path remain without power.
4 years ago

Cedar City authorities searching for fugitive, no threat to the public

A fugitive in Cedar City led law enforcement personnel on a brief pursuit Wednesday. The pursuit was walked off after it entered a walking trail. Authorities are still searching for the suspect.
4 years ago

Joel Ferry confirmed to be director of Department of Natural Resources

On Wednesday, Joel Ferry was confirmed as director of the Utah Department of Natural Resources by the Utah Senate. He still faces a lawsuit from Utah Democrats.
4 years ago

Bill to help with seamless transition, if Orem votes for its own school district

Utah Sen. Keith Grover (R-Provo) has opened a bill that would help with a seamless transition should Orem voters decide in November to split away from the Alpine School District and create its own school district.
4 years ago

Woman injured after being struck by TRAX train

A spokesman for UTA says a woman suffered possible head injuries Wednesday afternoon after being struck by a northbound TRAX train as it approached the Murray station.
4 years ago

US and Canadian warships sail through Taiwan Strait after Biden vows to defend island

Following weekend comments from President Biden that the U.S would defend Taiwan if attacked by China, warships from the U.S and Canada passed through the Taiwan Strait.
4 years ago

Another record set Tuesday in SLC, rain is on the way for western Utah

In what is likely the last for a while, Salt Lake City set a new daily record high on Tuesday. Salt Lake City International Airport reached 92 degrees.
4 years ago

Paul Tsosie appointed to Colorado River Authority Board by Gov. Cox

Attorney Paul Tsosie has been appointed by Gov. Spencer Cox to serve on the Colorado River Authority Board. Tsosie will serve to ensure Utah's American Native tribes have a say on policy concerning the Colorado River.
4 years ago

Lawsuit settlement announced in Linden Cameron case

A lawsuit settlement in the case Linden Cameron was announced Tuesday. In September 2020, Linden, who was 13 at the time and has autism, was shot several times by police in a foot pursuit.
4 years ago

Where Fiona goes from here as it keeps getting stronger

Where Hurriance Fiona goes from here as it keeps getting stronger.
4 years ago

Man run over by his own vehicle as it was being stolen

West Valley Police said the victim suffered moderate injuries; police are still looking for the suspect and the 1999 white Ford Ranger.
4 years ago

South Fork Fire burning in Provo Canyon

The South Fork Fire ignited Monday up Provo Canyon, fire officials say. The fire has burned 23 acres, but is not a threat to any structures.
4 years ago

Easton Oliverson family files lawsuit against LLBB and bunk bed makers

A lawsuit has been filed by the family of Easton Oliverson against Little League Baseball and the makers of the bunk beds he fell off and injured his head just prior to the Little League World Series.
4 years ago

Westminster College to change name to Westminster University in 2023

Beginning in the fall of 2023, Westminster will change its name to Westminster University as announced on Monday by the school.
4 years ago

Church announces groundbreaking date for Heber Valley Utah Temple

Sites for the Heber Valley and Teton River Temples were announced Monday by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
4 years ago

Leaders celebrate Westwater electrification, eyeing bright future.

Officials from around the state on Friday celebrated the transformation of the Westwater electrification.
4 years ago

Park City tennis coach charged after physical encounter with player

A Park City High School tennis coach is facing legal trouble following an argument with a player that turned physical on Aug. 29.
4 years ago

EPA announces $63 million in federal funding for Utah’s drinking water

The state was awarded $63 million in federal funding from the EPA on Friday to help with water infrastructure repairs to such things as drinking water.
4 years ago

Democrats will ask Utah Supreme Court to rule on former Rep. Joel Ferry

A case involving former Rep. Joel Ferry and whether he violated the separation of powers will be taken to the Utah Supreme Court by Utah Democrats.
4 years ago

Breaking: Salt Lake City Police investigating potential shooting

Salt Lake City Police are investigating a potential shooting Friday evening in the area of 600 W. and 400 North.
4 years ago

Special master appointed to review documents from Mar-a-Lago search; DOJ request to resume criminal probe rejected

A federal judge based in Brooklyn has been assigned as the special master to examine documents seized during the Mar-a-Lago search.
4 years ago

Putin concedes China has ‘questions and concerns’ over Russia’s faltering invasion of Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin admitted Thursday that China has questions and concerns over Russia's prolonged military operation in Ukraine.
4 years ago