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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.

Utah author tops $1 million in donations in 35 minutes on Kickstarter

Utah author Brandon Sanderson raised $1 million on Kickstarter in just 35 minutes.
4 years ago

Ex-officer cleared in shooting during Breonna Taylor raid

A former Kentucky police officer was cleared Thursday of all charges that he endangered neighbors the night Breonna Taylor was shot.
4 years ago

The Church is lending assistance to those in need in eastern Europe

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is lending assistance in Eastern Europe to those impacted by the tragic events in Ukraine.
4 years ago

Europe’s largest nuclear power plant on fire after shelling

Russia attacked Europe's largest nuclear power plant early Friday.
4 years ago

State, business leaders announce donation drive to help Ukraine refugees

On Thursday, Gov. Cox announced a state-wide donation drive of cash and supplies to help the Ukraine refugees. The drive will run March 4-14.
4 years ago

Jan. 6 panel claims Trump engaged in ‘criminal conspiracy’

The House committee looking into the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol says there is evidence that former President Donald Trump engaged in “criminal conspiracy."
4 years ago

Gina D. Butters named as new superintendent for Weber School District

Gina B. Butters has been named as the new Weber School District superintendent on Wednesday night.
4 years ago

Refugee count tops 1 million; Russians besiege Ukraine ports

The number of people sent fleeing Ukraine by Russia's invasion topped 1 million on Wednesday, the swiftest refugee exodus this century.
4 years ago

13-year-old boy injured after running into a car in Eagle Mountain

A 13-year-old boy is in critical condition following an auto-pedestrian collision in Eagle Mountain.
4 years ago

Two people hurt in a motorized-glider accident near Toquerville

TOQUERVILLE, Utah — Two people were hurt Wednesday in a motorized-glider accident near Toquerville. According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, a father and son were riding in a motorized machine with a parachute that had a propeller in the back.  Authorities say they were too close to telephone lines. When the two individuals realized […]
4 years ago

Rescue efforts for two Black Hawk helicopters will begin Wednesday

Two Black Hawk helicopters that were damaged in a training exercise last week will be removed off the mountain starting Wednesday.
4 years ago

Biden speech takeaways: War in Ukraine transforms focus

The take aways from President Biden's State of the Union speech Tuesday night.
4 years ago

Biden vows to check Russian aggression, fight inflation

During the State of the Union Tuesday evening, President Joe Biden vowed to stop Russian aggression and fight inflation.
4 years ago

Significant drug bust in Utah County lands one person in jail

A significant Utah County drug bust on Monday night has landed a 40-year-old individual from Springville in jail under investigation for several charges.
4 years ago

SLC mayor terminates Executive Order that required the wearing of masks in city buildings, cars

On Tuesday, Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall signed the termination of an Executive Order that required the wearing of masks in city buildings and cars.
4 years ago

Man kills 3 children, 1 other, himself at California church

A man shot and killed his three children, their chaperone and himself at a church Monday in Sacramento, California.
4 years ago

Russian forces shell Ukraine’s No. 2 city and menace Kyiv

Russian forces bombed Ukraine's second-largest city on Monday.
4 years ago

Utah couple describes frantic journey to get out of Ukraine

A Utah couple told KSL NewsRadio of their frantic journey to get out of Ukraine, following the invasion of Russia.
4 years ago

Standoff at Payson construction site lands 3 men in jail

Three men were taken into custody following a brief standoff with police at a Payson construction site.
4 years ago

Utah lawmaker shares experiences of adopting two children from Ukraine

Rep. Jeff Stenquist discusses his experience of adopting two children from Ukraine.
4 years ago

First Presidency issues statement regarding the Russian-Ukraine situation

A statement from the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints regarding the situation in Ukraine was issued Friday.
4 years ago

Battle for Ukrainian capital underway as explosions seen and heard in Kyiv

Explosions have been heard and seen in the Ukrainian capital
4 years ago

Delta Air Lines severs ties with Russian national airline

Delta Airlines announced Friday it is ending a working relationship with Russia's national airline, Aeroflot
4 years ago

Pursuit through Tooele and Salt Lake counties lands two people in jail

Two people are in jail following a pursuit through Tooele and Salt Lake counties on Wednesday night.
4 years ago