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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.

A wild pursuit in Davis County lands a man in jail

LAYTON, Utah — A wild pursuit through Davis County Saturday afternoon has landed one man in jail. According to Sgt. Felion of the Layton City Police Department, the pursuit began around 1:30 p.m. when the man, in his early 30s, stole a vehicle from Young Chevrolet in Layton. A pursuit of the stolen vehicle initially […]
5 years ago

Missing hiker at Zion National Park found safe

SPRINGDALE, Utah — Zion National Park officials announced Saturday that missing hiker John Fiske Burg has been found safe above Lodge Canyon. According to park officials, he was located Saturday afternoon at 3:30 p.m. He was treated on scene and then transported to an area hospital for additional medical treatment. Burg had not been seen […]
5 years ago

Residents displaced by Salt Lake City house fire

SALT LAKE CITY — The Salt Lake City Fire Department responded to a house fire Saturday afternoon. According to Salt Lake City Fire Department Captain Anthony Burton, the call came in at 3:39 p.m. A neighbor spotted heavy smoke coming from the structure and notified authorities. When first responders arrived on scene at 2562 S. […]
5 years ago

One person killed in five-car crash in West Jordan

WEST JORDAN, Utah — A five-car crash Friday evening claimed the life of one person. According to West Jordan police, the crash happened on Bangerter Highway and 7700 South at 5:30 p.m. Traffic was rolling to a stop when a northbound vehicle collided with an automobile in front of it. Also according to West Jordan […]
5 years ago

No vaccine mandate for students at Southern Utah University

CEDAR CITY, Utah — Leaders at Southern Utah University announced Friday that the university will not require a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for its students. SUU leaders had previously explored the possibility of a vaccine mandate. However, discussions with public health officials, community leaders and campus leadership made them reverse course. In the midst of those […]
5 years ago

One man is dead after a shooting in Ogden

A 30-year-old man died in a shooting in Ogden early Saturday morning.
5 years ago

Biden vows to ‘get it done,’ but talks drag on $3.5T plan

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden pledged Friday at the Capitol to “get it done” as Democrats strained to rescue a scaled-back version of his $3.5 trillion government-overhaul plan and salvage a related public works bill after days of frantic negotiations. But it’s not getting done right now. Biden huddled with House Democrats on their home ground in […]
5 years ago

Head-on collision near Garland sends two to the hospital

GARLAND, Utah — Emergency personnel from Garland and Fielding responded to a head-on collision near milepost 94 on Highway on Friday afternoon. According to first responders, the accident happened just before 1:30 p.m. One victim in each car had to be extricated from the crash. One victim was transported from the scene by air, while […]
5 years ago

Officials searching for missing hiker at Zion National Park

Zion National Park officials say the car belonging to the missing hiker was found at the Canyon Overlook trailhead, but they aren't sure when he got there.
5 years ago

Uintah County Sheriff’s Office arrest two after pursuit

Two wanted individuals were taken into custody by the Uintah County Sheriff's Office after a brief pursuit that nearly injured a construction worker.
5 years ago

Two SLC police officers injured during arrest at Pioneer Park

One officer suffered a broken finger and the other had a bite wound to the hand after an incident involving a rock-throwing woman at Pioneer Park.
5 years ago

N. Korea says 4th new test-firing was anti-aircraft missile

North Korea said on Friday it has launched an anti-aircraft missile.
5 years ago

Biden signs bill to avert partial government shutdown

WASHINGTON (AP) — With only hours to spare, President Joe Biden on Thursday evening signed legislation to avoid a partial federal shutdown and keep the government funded through Dec. 3. Congress had passed the bill earlier Thursday. The back-to-back votes by the Senate and then the House averted one crisis, but delays on another continue […]
5 years ago

One person killed in three-vehicle accident in Kaysville

One person was killed Thursday evening in a three-vehicle accident in Kaysville.
5 years ago

BYU, Utah State face off Friday with Old Wagon Wheel up for grabs

BYU football plays at Utah State Friday evening with the Old Wagon Wheel up for grabs
5 years ago

Cedar City shooting suspect injured and in custody

A Cedar City shooting suspect is in custody
5 years ago

Utah hunters are asked to have deer tested for chronic wasting disease

According to the DWR, there are currently 124 mule deer and three elk that have tested posted for chronic wasting disease in Utah this year.
5 years ago

Garfield County crash claims the life of cyclist

Cyclist is killed in Garfield County crash
5 years ago

Officials: Half-brother of missing Utah man died of hypothermia

The autopsy on the brother of a missing Utah man in Yellowstone National Park has been completed. Officials said Mark O'Neill died of hypothermia.
5 years ago

‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’ sashays home with 10 Tony Awards

Moulin Rouge! The Musical won the best new musical crown at the Tony Awards on Sunday night.
5 years ago

Investigators probe deadly Amtrak derailment in Montana

Officials from the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating a Amtrak derailment Saturday in Montana.
5 years ago

Another rough game for Zach Wilson as Jets lose at Denver

Zach Wilson finished 19-of-35 passing for 160 yards as the Jets lost to Denver.
5 years ago

Female hiker injured in fall at Farmington Creek Trail Waterfall

A 36-year-old female was injured Sunday in a fall at Farmington Creek Trail Waterfall.
5 years ago

Uintah County medical transport patient dies

A Uintah County medical transport patient died early Saturday morning.
5 years ago