Former Reporter

Mary Richards

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

Intermountain Healthcare adding 200 more nurses

As Utah continues to see a surge in new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, Intermountain Healthcare is calling in 200 more nurses to help.
6 years ago

State leaders urge Utahns to honor Veterans Day in different ways this year

In-person programs and events won’t be happening for Veterans Day in Utah, but it should not go unnoticed. There are still ways to commemorate the day and celebrate Utahns who have served our country.
6 years ago

How to cope with Election Day stress in 2020

55% of people in a new survey say Election Day is the most stress-filled day of their lives. But the experts say there are steps you can take to cope.
6 years ago

Orem among the top 25 best cities to Trick or Treat in America

Utah kids have a Halloween treat in their own backyard: Orem is on the list of the top 25 cities in the nation for trick or treating. 
6 years ago

UPDATE: Man fatally shot by police in Herriman is identified

One man is dead after an officer-involved shooting on Solofax Lane near 5300 West in Herriman after officers responded to a protective order violation
6 years ago

Harvest from church farms heading to food banks around the country

Millions of pounds of food is streaming out of Salt Lake City to food banks across the nation after a big harvest on church-owned farms
6 years ago

Intermountain Healthcare and Sanford Health announce intent to merge

A merger is in the works between Intermountain Healthcare and Sanford Health. The companies expect the merge to take 9 months to finalize.
6 years ago

Report: Schools taking safety measures are not spreading Covid-19

A new report suggests schools are much safer right now than previously thought and that those schools taking preventative measures aren't spreading Covid-19.
6 years ago

BYU football prepares for fans in home stands

BYU will have its sixth football game of the season on Saturday, and finally, they can have some fans at Lavell Edwards Stadium.
6 years ago

Sister of missing hiker says she is getting mental health help

The family of the hiker who went missing in Zion National Park said she has checked herself into a mental wellness center and is getting help.
6 years ago

Festival of Trees to be more virtual in 2020

The annual Festival of Trees fundraiser for Primary Children’s Hospital turns 50 this year. But it will be different in the pandemic.
6 years ago

BYU nanofiber technology making more effective face masks

New technology from the BYU engineering department can help protect against COVID-19 through the traditional face masks.
6 years ago

Early voting locations open in Utah, but officials still urge mail-in

Utah counties like Salt Lake and Summit opened in-person voting locations this week. Davis, Utah, Weber, Tooele and others start early voting next week.
6 years ago

Latter-day Saint apostle speaks on the role of religion in COVID-19 crisis

An apostle for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints made a strong case protecting the practice of religion during the COVID-19 pandemic.
6 years ago

BYU Study: What’s affecting people’s willingness to get a coronavirus vaccine

New research from BYU looks at whether or not people will get a vaccine for the coronavirus, and what may be standing in their way.
6 years ago

Poll watchers will be a part of the election process

This week registered voters will start to get their mail-in ballots in Utah. And from now past election night, volunteer poll watchers are keeping an eye on the process.
6 years ago

New Utah quarantine rules could get students back to class sooner

Currently, the state's recommended quarantine period lasts 14 days, but that could go down to seven days if students meet certain conditions.
6 years ago

Student volunteers helping at the Vice Presidential debate

As the world's attention is directed to Utah on Wednesday night student volunteers are playing a big part in the Vice Presidential debate taking place at the University of Utah.
6 years ago

Tabernacle Choir members miss singing together

“...we are hopeful for 2021,” said Stephanie Wood, alto leader of the Tabernacle Choir. “It’s my responsibility to make sure I’m ready for when we do come back.”
6 years ago

The elderly face unique faith, connection challenges during a pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has especially isolated a vulnerable group: the elderly. Advocates say we can help them feel more connected.
6 years ago

Planning ahead for Thanksgiving during Covid-19

This week the CDC released some guidelines for celebrating Thanksgiving during the era of COVID-19 as people start to think ahead to the holiday.
6 years ago

Salt Lake County clarifies mask mandate to add outdoors; targets teens

Salt Lake County is trying to get teenagers to wear masks more often by launching a new social media campaign: "Mask up or miss out."
6 years ago

Utah County passes mask mandate effective immediately

The Utah County Health Department and two of the three Utah County Commissioners issued a mask mandate that went into effect late Tuesday
6 years ago

USU cancels 2021 spring break

USU is planning on canceling spring break this year to limit the spread of COVID-19 and to ensure students can graduate in person.
6 years ago