Mark Jones

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Website: https://www.kslnewsradio.com

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.

Wildfire near Flaming Gorge grows to 100 acres

A lightning-caused wildfire began burning on Monday afternoon and had burned 5 acres by Monday night.
10 months ago

Farmers Insurance pulls out of Florida. Should Utahns be worried?

Farmers Insurance will no longer offer auto, home or other policies under its main brand in Florida because of the risk of Hurricanes.
10 months ago

Pedestrian struck and killed after entering southbound I-15

A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle early Sunday morning after entering I-15 southbound near 3800 South.
10 months ago

Woman killed in Idaho crash after colliding with truck driven by Utah man

Idaho police say an Idaho woman died following a crash Saturday. Police say vehicle she was driving collided with a truck parked off the side of the road. The truck was driven by a Utah man.
10 months ago

Salt Lake County Search and Rescue staying busy during hot days of summer

During the week of July 7-13 Salt Lake County Search and Rescue responded to three rescue operations.
10 months ago

Motorcyclist killed in crash Saturday night on I-84

A motorcyclist was killed Saturday night after being thrown from the vehicle resulting from a collision with a Porsche on I-84 near milepost 92.
10 months ago

K9 officer found dead inside handler’s vehicle at state correctional facility

Utah Department of Corrections officials say Loki, a K9 officer with the department, was found deceased Thursday night inside his handler's vehicle.
10 months ago

Parents raise concern over question on a girls soccer physical form

A form that parents must fill out before their daughters can play high school soccer is raising concerns among some parents.
10 months ago

City of West Jordan hit by a ransomware attack; expert says education is the best defense

The city of West Jordan announced that it has been the victim of a ransomware attack. Earl Foote, an IT expert, joined KSL NewsRadio to explain what is likely going on.
10 months ago

Expert weighs in on WHO announcement about the sweetener aspartame

The WHO concluded that consuming aspartame at a level of up to 40 milligrams per kilogram of body weight, is safe.
10 months ago

Two-vehicle crash in Price claims the life of a 26-year-old man

A 26-year-old man died Wednesday night after the car he was driving collided with Freightliner in a intersection in Price.
10 months ago

Granite School District is studying potential closure of an elementary school

Granite School District is studying the potential closure of Western Hills Elementary School, according to spokesman Ben Horsley.
10 months ago

Is Utah hosting the Olympics a burden to taxpayers or an investment?

Utah could be hosting the Winter Olympics in 2030 or 2034. Many facilities need to be maintained. Is that a burden on taxpayers or a major investment?
10 months ago

Women taking over the ballot for the 2nd Congressional District special election

Four women are vying for to replace Rep. Chris Stewart in the 2nd Congressional District. There has only been 4 women from Utah to serve in the U.S House of Representatives.
10 months ago

UDOT crews repond to road-buckling situation in Davis County

Crews from UDOT are working to repair a road-buckling situation Monday on U.S. Highway 89 in Davis County.
10 months ago

Salt Lake County mayor ends flooding state of emergency

Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson announced the end of the flooding state of emergency on Monday.
10 months ago

Brush fire forces closure of I-70 near Utah/Colorado border

A brush fire near the Utah/Colorado border forced the closure of I-70 for a time on Monday.
10 months ago

Washington County search and rescue responds to 2 different incidents

Search and rescue crews from Washington County were involved in two operations on Saturday to help hikers in need of assistance.
10 months ago

Gov. Cox goes on national television to talk mental health, social media

In an national television interview with CBS News on Sunday morning, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox talked about social media, mental health and a look ahead to the 2024 presidential election.
10 months ago

New brush fire starts up in Beaver County

A wildfire has started up Sunday in Beaver County near I-15.
10 months ago

Threads vs. Twitter? What’s the difference between the two

A new social media platform called Threads has unhappy Twitter users switching to it. Lawyers from Twitter are threatening to sue Meta.
10 months ago

US sends cluster bombs to Ukraine as Russia troops build near Donbas

With Russia mounting troops in the Donbas region, the United States announced Friday it is sending cluster bombs to Ukraine.
10 months ago

Exhibit featuring work of Minerva Teichert now open at Church History Museum

An exhibit featuring the work of Minerva Teichert is on display at the Church History Museum of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
10 months ago

Study: Average person needs more than $200K to feel financially comfortable

A study by Bankrate has found that the average American needs more than $200,000 to feel financially comfortable.
11 months ago