Former Reporter

Mary Richards

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

How the FBI is working to protect the 2020 election

The FBI says a lot of social media activity is again coming from other countries like Russia to try and hurt America this election year. Agents both here in Utah and across the nation are investigating and are asking for the public’s help.
6 years ago

In-depth: why 2020 general election results may take a while

Utah's experience could help other states prepare, but it mail-in voting may mean the results of the 2020 general election take longer to report.
6 years ago

Crash on I-15 shows the danger of Utah’s 100 Deadliest Days

Two UDOT employees are sharing their story of being hit on I-15, to warn other drivers to be more careful especially during Utah's 100 Deadliest Days
6 years ago

BYU study sees no advantage for either party in mail-in voting

A BYU study looking at more than 40 million voting records over the last 40 years finding mail-in voting did not change the outcome of political races.
6 years ago

Salt Lake City School District going door-to-door to register all students

Representatives of the SLC School District are making housecalls to ensure children are registered and that parents have what they need for online learning.
6 years ago

Former Venezuela prisoner Josh Holt appears with President Trump

Josh and Thamy Holt were among six people featured in an RNC video with President Donald Trump from the White House, all former foreign prisoners.
6 years ago

Children’s safety advocates launch “Talk to Tweens”

The “Hold on to Dear Life” program turns 30 this year, with efforts to keep children safe around cars, water and more. Now they are adding an emotional and social component called Talk to Tweens. 
6 years ago

Canyons School District back in class

34,000 students returned to school in the Canyons School District on Monday, Utah’s 5th largest school district.
6 years ago

Governor’s office clarifies school mask mandate penalty

Governor Herbert's office is clarifying the potential criminal penalty for students and staff for not wearing a mask in school.
6 years ago

Salt Lake City School District hints at extending remote learning

The Salt Lake City School District may be extending remote learning past the first quarter, according to Superintendent Larry Madden.
6 years ago

How employers can help parent employees

Life might feel like a circus right now while trying to juggle work, family and school responsibilities, but employers can help ease the burden
6 years ago

Alpine, Utah’s largest school district, returns to class

The largest school district in Utah, Alpine, started the 2020-2021 school year on Tuesday with new precautions and procedures in place for the coronavirus.
6 years ago

Returning with care: Students in the Murray School District back in class

6,400 students are starting school again on Monday as the Murray School District becomes the first on the Wasatch Front to go back to school this fall.
6 years ago

Utah’s congressional members react to historic Middle East peace agreement

Utah's members of Congress are applauding the agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, creating a peace deal between the two countries.
6 years ago

Some families still can’t decide about school during the pandemic

Every family will be different and will have different factors to consider, a pediatrician said about the choice to go back to school during the pandemic.
6 years ago

Cancer patients, survivors face challenges from coronavirus pandemic

Cancer patients and survivors are having a hard time during the coronavirus pandemic, as many had their appointments and treatments delayed in the spring.
6 years ago

Utah school leaders: time for community to support back to school

Utah education leaders say now is the time for the community to get together and support teachers and students who are headed back to school.
6 years ago

Utah teachers, staff to all get 5 masks each and other PPE

Utah has ordered tens of thousands of PPE gear, like masks, and face shields to give to teachers and staff members.
6 years ago

Davis parents, students to rally for return to class

Parents and students will gather before Tuesday's Davis County school board meeting to show support for kids being in class five days a week.
6 years ago

Suspect dead, officer injured in West Jordan

A person is dead and an officer recovering after an exchange of gunfire after officers responded to reports of a stolen truck on Sunday night in West Jordan.
6 years ago

Some Davis School District parents asking for full class schedule again

Some parents and students in the Davis School District are not happy with the district's decision to cut back the number of days students will spend physically in class this year.
6 years ago

Helping children feel less anxious about school

Tom Golightly, Associate Clinical Director for BYU Counseling and Psychological Services gives insight on how to make your children feel less anxious about going back to school.
6 years ago

Fall high school sports can start in Utah

The Utah High School Activities Association has given high schools the green light for sports to resume in the fall.
6 years ago

Vaping lung illnesses on the rise again

Doctors in Utah are seeing more patients with vaping-related lung illnesses, known by the acronym EVALI. 
6 years ago