Former Digital Content Producer

Mark Oliver

Mark Oliver is a former digital content producer for KSL NewsRadio.

Mother sues school for cutting her son from the soccer team

A mother in St. Louis sued her son's school for cutting him from the soccer team. She says that not letting him join the junior team is age discrimination.
8 years ago

If Proposition 2 passes, what will happen to the medical marijuana compromise bill?

Utah Governor Gary Herbert says he plans on passing the medical marijuana compromise bill whether Utahans vote for Proposition 2 or not.
8 years ago

Snapchat Dysmorphia: How selfie filters are driving the demand for plastic surgery

55% of plastic surgery patients cite "selfies" as the reason they decided to get surgery. Experts say it's a psychological issue called Snapchat Dysmorphia.
8 years ago

How someone’s pet goldfish destroyed an entire ecosystem at Maple Lake

Maple Lake has become overrun with a goldfish infestation. The only solution now, experts say, is to clear out the lake and start over again.
8 years ago

OPINION: Here’s an idea — why not just automatically register everyone to vote?

Automatic voter registration gave Oregon the biggest voter turnout increase in the nation -- but is that really a good thing?
8 years ago

13-year-olds trick-or-treating in Chesapeake, Virginia, can get 6 months in jail

Any 13-year-old caught celebrating Halloween in Chesapeake, Virginia, and some of its neighboring communities can face up to six months in jail.
8 years ago

Now you can register to vote on Snapchat and Instagram

Now you can sign up to vote in the midterm elections right from your phone. Snapchat and Instagram are making it easier than ever to sign up to vote in the November midterm elections. You don’t have to go anywhere and you don’t have to seek anything out. All you have to do is press […]
8 years ago

Julian Vazquez, 17, sacrifices everything to join Real Salt Lake

Julian Vazquez was just 14 years-old when he left his family to train to become a pro soccer player. After 3 years of sacrifice, his dream has come true.
8 years ago

OPINION: A concealed carry permit just saved a young girl’s life

A man with a concealed carry permit may just have saved a Starbucks employee’s life.
8 years ago

Stormy Daniels lawyer threatens to sue Dennis Ketterer after KSL interview

Michael Avenatti has threatened to sue Dennis Ketterer over statements he made about Kavanaugh accuser Julie Swetnick.
8 years ago

Kavanaugh letter writer, Dennis Ketterer, shares his story on KSL

Dennis Ketterer, who questioned Julie Swetnick's claim that Brett Kavanaugh was present for a “gang rape”, speaks to KSL Newsradio.
8 years ago

OPINION: How Instagram is helping burglars break into your home

A gang of burglars used social media to find out when celebrities weren't home and break into their homes. How can you make sure it doesn't happen to you?
8 years ago

Sen. Orrin Hatch accused of “shaming” Kavanaugh accuser

Utah Senator Orrin Hatch faces criticism for using his Twitter account to share a letter that attempts to discredit Kavanaugh accuser Julie Swetnick.
8 years ago

OPINION: Kids shouldn’t have to walk across train tracks to get to school

Some Davis County students cross 5 railroad tracks, 6 semi entrances, and 2 freeway ramps just to get to class because they're outside the bus boundaries.
8 years ago

Teacher stands by as Vernal Middle School student is viciously assaulted

A Vernal Middle School teacher looked on and did nothing as two girls viciously beat a classmate, the victim's mother alleges.
8 years ago

Woodland Hills preps for possible flooding

Utah Emergency Management’s Kathy Holder shares how Woodland Hills residents can make sure they’re covered if flooding damages their homes.
8 years ago

Kanye West interrupts SNL to praise Trump, criticizes 13th amendment

Kanye West broke into an unscripted, pro-Trump speech in front of Saturday Night Live’s studio audience on Saturday night.
8 years ago

OPINION: Accusations shouldn’t be enough to destroy someone’s reputation

There are two roads we could go down. Either we start investigating these accusations -- or we just accept that anything anyone says about us is true.
8 years ago

OPINION: This is why so many sexual assault victims don’t come forward

There are genuine, real reasons why so many sexual assault victims stay silent. And there are very real reasons why they deserved to be heard.
8 years ago

What every witness to Brett Kavanaugh’s alleged assaults has said

Nobody knows for sure what really happened that night in 1982, but the best way to find out is to listen to the witnesses. We've put together statements from every witness who has spoken out on the accusations against Brett Kavanaugh so that you can judge for yourself.
8 years ago

OPINION: It’s official – Utah’s skiing prices are out of hand

Dave Noriega: Ski Utah's gold pass costs $5,200. Well, not counting all the equipment – that’s going to cost extra. Skiing is officially too pricy in Utah.
8 years ago

Dunkin’ Donuts drops the “Donuts” from its name

After 68 years, Dunkin’ Donuts is changing its name. Starting in January, 2019, America’s most popular donut company is going to be plain old Dunkin’.
8 years ago

New Jersey school experiments with “no homework” weekends

Schools in Wayne Township, New Jersey are experimenting with a new idea to keep student stress down. On most weekends, starting in October, their students will be going home with no homework.
8 years ago

Scooter accidents up 161% since rentable e-scooters added to Salt Lake City streets

A Salt Lake City hospital has reported a 161% increase in patients rushed into ER over scooter accidents since dockless e-scooters were introduced to the city.
8 years ago