Former Reporter

Mary Richards

Mary Richards is former a reporter for KSL NewsRadio. She started with the station ins 2002.

Utah Congressional delegation split on $900B federal relief bill

Monday night Congress voted to pass a $900 billion federal relief bill. That voting included two yea votes from Utah congressmen, while the others voted no.
6 years ago

Wreaths Across America lays wreaths on veterans’ graves throughout Utah

Families of veterans who go visit their graves for Christmas may see a wreath there. Volunteers worked hard over the weekend to place a wreath on the graves of veterans in 55 locations around Utah. 
6 years ago

Utah school districts getting a count for teacher/staff COVID vaccines

Utah school districts are starting to give a count of how many COVID-19 vaccines they will need for the teachers and staff. Gov. Gary Herbert included educators in phase 1 of the vaccine rollout plan. They don’t have an exact date yet for school districts to get the COVID vaccines, but expect them in  January. […]
6 years ago

FDA approves new at-home test for coronavirus

This is a nasal swab kit for coronavirus that can be used at-home for anyone ages two and up, with results in about 20 minutes.
6 years ago

Heart of Utah: Ballroom dancers finding safe ways to compete

Ballroom dancers in Utah are hoping to put a safe foot forward to keep competing during the coronavirus pandemic.
6 years ago

No more snow days for Canyons District students

With remote learning technology, the Canyons School District decided to use that tech to cover instruction time rather than take snow days.
6 years ago

Water main break causes pandemic problem for 3 Midvale schools

The pandemic means a water main break in Midvale forces the closure of three schools, since kids won't be able to wash their hands.
6 years ago

Utah elector talks about voting in the Electoral College

The Electoral College casts votes Monday, and the six Utah electors will cast the state’s votes for President Donald Trump.
6 years ago

FDA panel meeting over Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

The FDA advisory panel is meeting Thursday to discuss the emergency use authorization of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine.
6 years ago

Heart of Utah – A swing for Hayes

A special package arrived in the mail for a Utah family on the four-year anniversary of the death of their son, Hayes -- a swing, with a special story.
6 years ago

Latter-day Saints apostle, cardiologist weighs in on wearing masks

Elder Dale G. Renlund, an apostle for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, says wearing masks does not need to be politicized or contentious.
6 years ago

Remote learning complaints in SLC get national attention

A rally by Salt Lake City students asking to go back to class in-person rather than continue remote learning is getting national attention.
6 years ago

Tracking the BYU equipment truck racing to Game Day

Hal Morrell and Fili Taufu have gained quite a following as they've been documenting their last-minute drive to get BYU's equipment to South Carolina in time for the Coug's game against Coastal Carolina
6 years ago

Heart of Utah: Navajo Strong

The Navajo Nation is one area that has truly been hard hit by the pandemic. And Utahns are finding ways to give and donate in unprecedented ways. 
6 years ago

Utahns would pay $429 to jump ahead in line for coronavirus vaccine

A new survey says some Utahns would be willing to pay to jump the line and get a Covid-19 vaccine. Would you jump the line for the vaccine? MyBioSource.com did a survey to find out how much people would be willing to pay. MyBioSource.com said its poll shows the average Utahn would hypothetically spend $429 […]
6 years ago

Heart of Utah: Logan police officer saves friend’s life on fishing trip

Two men say they will forever be friends after one saved the other’s life on a fishing trip in the High Uintas this year.
6 years ago

Utah high school winter sports to resume, new study suggests it is safe to do so

SALT LAKE CITY– High school winter sports now have the go-ahead to resume practices and tryouts in Utah, but they have to follow new COVID-19 guidelines and testing requirements. All participants in Utah high school sports, including coaches, trainers and staff will be required to get tested for the virus every other week. Club sports […]
6 years ago

An inside look into the Festival of Trees set up at Vivint Arena

The trees are now set up on the floor at Vivint Arena for this year’s Festival of Trees. The 50th year anniversary of the event will be virtual due to the pandemic.
6 years ago

Forgotten Carols opens in movie theaters

The musical that has been performed live at Christmas time for almost 30 years is heading to theaters. “The Forgotten Carols” opens in movie theaters Friday.
6 years ago

UDOT adds gondola, cog rail alternatives to ideas for Little Cottonwood Canyon

UDOT is looking at whether a cog rail or a gondola system could help move people up Little Cottonwood Canyon more efficiently in the future.
6 years ago

Burgess Owens in Washington for orientation for Utah’s 4th district

Congressman-elect Burgess Owens is now preparing to represent Utah's 4th District in January and is in Washington for orientation and meetings with other lawmakers.
6 years ago

Health officials react to Moderna vaccine announcement

Moderna Therapeutics says it has a COVID-19 vaccine that is 94.5% effective, higher than Pfizer's announcement last week, that showed their vaccine was 90% effective.
6 years ago

Utah PTA hoping for new members during challenging year

Pandemic restrictions on schools have put limitations on the Utah PTA and they're looking to recruit more volunteers to help students.
6 years ago

Salt Lake County ads say: “We need to do more” about coronavirus crisis

Salt Lake County has launched a new campaign with ads featuring people affected by the coronavirus crisis. They also outline the strained healthcare system.
6 years ago