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Mariah Maynes

Mariah Maynes is a reporter at KSL NewsRadio. She is passionate about reporting on adventure, outdoors, and environmental topics. She can be reached at mmaynes@bonneville.com

Changes to income-driven repayment plans make repayment easier, expert says

Changes to income-driven repayment plans could make it easier for borrowers to repay their federal student loans.
3 years ago

Solitude Ski Resort to auction retired lift chairs

Solitude Ski Resort is auctioning chairs from its retired Eagle Express Lift. Proceeds will go to the Solitude Fund.
3 years ago

DWR says it had over 14,000 boat inspections for invasive species during Pioneer Day weekend

SALT LAKE CITY – The Division of Wildlife Resources said it had 14,885 boat inspections for quagga mussels over the holiday weekend. The DWR said that it decontaminated 355 of the 14,885 boats inspected. According to a press release from the division, the boat inspections were made in an effort to prevent the invasive species […]
3 years ago

Chemical explosion in Salt Lake injures two, fire officials say there’s no threat to the public

Two employees at the Thatcher Company chemical plant received minor injuries after a chemical explosion early Tuesday morning in Salt Lake City.
3 years ago

How the Biden administration’s new student-loan debt plan works

The Biden administration announced that it will pay out $39 billion in student debt relief after the Supreme Court struck down its original plan.
3 years ago

‘Barbie’ crayon map triggers ban in Vietnam

Warner Bros. highly anticipated movie 'Barbie,' has been banned in Vietnam due to controversial map drawing.
3 years ago

DWR to host free hummingbird banding event

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is hosting a free event to learn more about hummingbird banding.
3 years ago

Gilgo Beach murders: what led to the arrest

A 59-year-old architect has been arrested and charged in the deaths of three of the Gilgo Beach murder victims.
3 years ago

Antelope Island’s spiders to be celebrated at festival

The western orb spider is the most commonly encountered spider found on Antelope Island.
3 years ago

Opponents say Little Cottonwood Canyon Gondola is overpriced solution

Little Cottonwood Canyon gondola will put watershed at risk, disrupt recreation areas, and only serve ski resort visitors, according to opponents.
3 years ago

Why fire hydrant colors are changing in Ogden

Fire hydrants are usually associated with the color red, but Ogden is changing its fire hydrant colors to assist firefighters in emergencies.
3 years ago

Raising Utah’s nicotine limit poses health risks to children, says Drug Safe Utah

The president of the Utah Eagle Forum is lobbying to keep a lower nicotine content in the vapes sold in Utah.
3 years ago

Deer Creek Reservoir Dam receiving improvements

The aging Deer Creek Reservoir dam is receiving some improvements, which are designed to keep the lake and the Provo River healthy.
3 years ago

University of North Carolina’s free tuition a band-aid solution to fixing unaffordable costs, expert says

College tuition costs are high across the country, and one school has announced it will offer free tuition for state residents.
3 years ago

Utah urban sprawl causes low public transit ridership, expert says

Urban sprawl in Utah has caused residents of Utah's widespread communities to choose cars over public transit options.
3 years ago

Gas prices drop ahead of Fourth of July

Taking to the roads this Fourth of July won't be quite as costly this year as there's been an unprecedented drop in gas prices.
3 years ago

Summer weather finally arrives in Utah, are you ready?

Utah's weather usually reaches the 90s and triple digits during the month of June, but this year was different due to storm systems, according to KSL Meteorologist Matt Johnson. The heat is arriving just in time for the holiday.
3 years ago

Sriracha sauce is selling for as much as $120 amid prolonged shortage

Originally Published: 29 JUN 23 10:30 ET Updated: 29 JUN 23 12:26 ET   New York (CNN) — The prolonged shortage of a certain red sauce is making the black market go wild. Prices of Sriracha sauce are as high as $70 on eBay as people look to snap up the spicy sauce — and […]
3 years ago

Indianola fire crews respond to fire in Black Hawk Mountain Estates, offer safety reminders

Officials say the property owner caused the fire by burning trash in a burn barrel with a screen.
3 years ago