Former Reporter

Mary Richards

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

Senator Mike Lee asks for help protecting religious liberty

The senators suggest President Trump withhold any upcoming federal aid to state or local governments who unfairly restrict churches or houses of worship from meeting.
6 years ago

First-year teachers talk about starting their career in a pandemic

Every fall, many brand-new teachers join the ranks in Utah’s classrooms. But this year, those first-time educators are beginning their careers in a pandemic.
6 years ago

Some Pioneer Day traditions still happening around Utah, on a smaller scale

Many pioneer day events had to be canceled during this pandemic year. But some of Utah’s smaller towns have found ways they can still celebrate safely.
6 years ago

Evacuations lifted after Cottonwood Trail Fire races close to cars on I-15

Authorities fighting the Cottonwood Trail Fire lifted the evacuations Monday morning. But the danger still remains along I-15 where cars came frighteningly close to flames.
6 years ago

Salt Lake parents to rally to ask schools to re-open

Parents who are upset that Salt Lake City schools might continue "online learning only" plan to rally Wednesday night at the district offices. 
6 years ago

Utah PTA understands why parents are conflicted about back to school

As school districts release their different re-opening plans around Utah, some parents are upset – and often for different reasons.
6 years ago

Alpine School District plans to be back in class half-days

"...it’s the circumstances that will dictate what we do. The devil will be in the details," said Alpine School District spokesperson Kimberly Bird.
6 years ago

Fireworks are legal through July 5th in Utah, but not everywhere

Utah law dictates when residents can legally set off fireworks but check with your city and county for specific restrictions.
6 years ago

Grand County latest to request power to mandate masks in Utah

Grand County officials are asking Gov. Gary Herbert for the power to mandate the use of face masks in public, KSL has learned. 
6 years ago

Rep. Stewart: President was not briefed on Russia bounties

There are conflicting reports whether President Trump was briefed on an intelligence report that said Russia is offering bounties for American troops in Afghanistan. Utah representative Chris Stewart, who is on the House Intelligence Committee, says the president was not briefed.
6 years ago

State Rep: Mask mandate is “heavy-handed”

State Representative Paul Ray says government has overstepped its bounds in response to the coronavirus and says that more attention should be given to those who are more at risk for severe complications instead of a mask mandate.
6 years ago

In-depth: Black police officers talk race relations in Utah

Black police officers in Utah are sharing their stories of wearing the badge and also being a person of color.
6 years ago

Governor Herbert shares concerns from Dunn Memo, says will not shut down economy

Governor Gary Herbert has responded to a memo from the state epidemiologist Dr. Anglea Dunn warning that Utah is in an acceleration phase and calls for the state to return to an Orange level if the spike in new cases doesn't slow.
6 years ago

BYU graduates, students create compact, low-cost ventilator

The FDA gave the group of BYU graduates and students emergency approval to produce the compact ventilator during the pandemic.
6 years ago

Utah Business Revival to hold Blue Rally in support law enforcement

Organizers from the Utah Business Revival are planning a blue rally for Saturday, June 20th to support law enforcement in Utah.
6 years ago

Sen. Lee says Utah National Guard kicked out of DC hotel

Around 200 members of the Utah National Guard have been relocated from the hotel where they were staying while deployed to Washington DC after mayor cancels contract according to Utah Sen. Mike Lee.
6 years ago

Utah National Guard members help clean Washington DC

Utah National Guard members are already hard at work in Washington DC, not long after being deployed to the area to help with continued civil unrest and protests.
6 years ago

Salt Lake police chief: we are going to follow up on all these assaults

"Make no mistake. We are going to follow up on all these assaults," Salt Lake City Police Chief Mike Brown said on KSL's Dave and Dujanovic show.
6 years ago

Utah runner’s dream of running Boston Marathon now on hold

News that the Boston Marathon won’t happen is sad for some Utah runners with it on their bucket list. Now they'll decide to wait or run it virtually.
6 years ago

Utah colleges plan on heading back to campus in the fall

Utah's public colleges and universities are starting to release their plans for returning to campus for the fall 2020 semester.
6 years ago

Utah’s governor: K-12 schools can return in the fall

Utah Governor Gary Herbert says schools will be able to return to the classroom in the fall with updated guidelines to help minimize the spread of COVID-19.
6 years ago

High school sports returning in Utah

Many high school athletes are lacing up their cleats and heading back out to the fields and diamonds again as sports begin to return to Utah.
6 years ago

Family releases statement after woman murdered on Tinder date

After police say a Utah man admitted to choking and stabbing to death a woman he met on a Tinder date, the family of murdered 25-year-old Ashlyn Black have issued a statement.
6 years ago

Fewer Memorial Day programs but still opportunities to remember

Many cemeteries are not having their traditional Memorial Day programs this year because of coronavirus. But they still plan something to remember loved ones and military members who have passed.
6 years ago