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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.

Large increase in hate crimes, many targeting the LGBTQ community

There were 134 hate crimes last year, according to the Department of Public Safety. Many of those crimes have come against the LGBTQ community.
4 years ago

Utah families file lawsuit challenging transgender ban in girls sports

The law bans every transgender girl from competing in school sports regardless of her medical care or individual circumstances.
4 years ago

A 10-year-old Uvalde shooting victim wanted to go viral on TikTok, but was too young to have an account

A 10-year-old Uvalde shooting victim had a dream of going viral on TikTok, but was too young to have an account.
4 years ago

Collision between a motorcyclist, bicyclist sends two people to the hospital

A collision Monday night between a motorcyclist and a bicyclist sent two people to the hospital in Kearns.
4 years ago

Utah leaders share their thoughts about Memorial Day

Utah leaders share their thoughts on the importance of Memorial Day.
4 years ago

Police make a drug bust at a St. George hotel

A man and woman are facing several drug-related charges after police made a drug bust at a St. George hotel.
4 years ago

EU agrees on partial ban of Russian oil imports

The European Union has agreed upon a partial ban of Russian oil imports.
4 years ago

Study finds Japanese is most popular takeout in Utah

Japanese food is the most popular takeout in Utah, according to a study by www.mealdeliveryexperts.com
4 years ago

Motorcyclist killed in crash in Garfield County

A motorcyclist was killed Monday when the motorcycle he was driving collided with antelope, causing the driver and a passenger to be ejected.
4 years ago

Police release identities of those involved in fatal weekend stabbing in Kearns

On Monday, Unified Police announced the identities of those involved in a fatal weekend stabbing in Kearns.
4 years ago

Gunman in Texas school massacre emerged from closet as Border Patrol agents moved in, source says

(CNN) — The teenage gunman in a Uvalde, Texas, elementary school came out of a classroom closet and began firing when US Border Patrol agents entered the room more than an hour after the shooter began his rampage, a source familiar with the situation told CNN on Friday. The agents were part of a team that fatally […]
4 years ago

Motorcyclist dies Thursday in accident on SR-191

A female motorcyclist died from injuries sustained in an accident Thursday on SR-191 near Helper.
4 years ago

Man arrested after police say he shot a gun inside St. George hotel

St. George Police took a man into custody Friday after they say he shot a gun inside a hotel.
4 years ago

Summit County authorities issue public safety alert after Fentanyl is found

A public safety alert was issued Friday by the Summit County Sheriff's Officer after marijuana laced with Fentanyl was discovered.
4 years ago

Pair of accidents on I-215 sends two people to hospital, backs up traffic

Two people were sent to the hospital following a pair of accidents late Friday afternoon on I-215.
4 years ago

East High students walkout in support of gun control, honor Texas shooting victims

Students at East High held a walkout Friday morning in support of more gun control and to honor the victims of the recent school shooting in Texas.
4 years ago

Grieving husband dies after wife is slain in Texas shooting

The husband of a victim in Tuesday's school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, suffered a heart attack Thursday and died.
4 years ago

Swastikas drawn in yearbooks at a Sandy school, administration investigating

Swastikas were drawn in some of the yearbooks at Waterford School, a private school in Sandy, school administrators are looking into the matter.
4 years ago

Salt Lake City Police announce the closure of a 48-year-old cold case

A 48-year-old Salt Lake City homicide cold case was closed on Thursday, Salt Lake City Police announced.
4 years ago

Elder David A. Bednar delivers speech at The National Press Club

Elder David A. Bednar, of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints delivered a speech Thursday at The National Press Club.
4 years ago

Judge rules trial for Lori Vallow Daybell, Chad Daybell will be in early 2023

An Idaho judge ruled Thursday the trial of Lori Vallow Daybell will be held with her husband's, Chad Daybell, and will begin in January.
4 years ago

Weber County boy rescued after getting stuck in mud

A 14-year-old Weber County boy had to be rescued by emergency personnel after getting stuck in mud up to his armpits.
4 years ago

Uvalde school shooter was in school for up to an hour before law enforcement broke into room where he was barricaded and killed him

Officials say the gunman who killed 21 people Tuesday at a Texas elementary school was on the grounds for up to an hour.
4 years ago

Salt Lake County Library’s summer reading program starts June 1

The Salt Lake County Library's summer reading program will begin June 1. This year's program is entitled "Oceans of Possibilities."
4 years ago