Former Reporter

Mary Richards

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

Sheriff’s Deputy helps deliver baby in Southern Utah

A sheriff's deputy helped a mom safely deliver a new baby on the side of the road as his dash camera picked up audio of the entire situation. 
8 years ago

Cox: Think before you give to the homeless

Local officials say too many Utahns are bringing food or coats or other donations downtown and just handing them out on the streets to the homeless - which then become trash for clean-up.
8 years ago

What Happens Now? Medical industry talks future of marijuana

Officials say medical marijuana cards and dispensaries won't be available until sometime next year. But patients who fall under these conditions can use medical cannabis now under what's legally called an affirmative defense, meaning they don't have to fear prosecution.
8 years ago

Utah driver licenses will soon get a “gold star”

Utahns will soon have to get new driver licenses to bring the state into compliance with federal law.
8 years ago

Utah lawmakers: state has $1.3 billion surplus

Utah's growing economy has led to a projected big surplus in state revenue -- with the expectation that most of it will go toward education.
8 years ago

Utah faces off against Washington in PAC 12 Championship

After 8 years in the PAC 12, the Runnin Utes are playing for the championship, as they face off against Washington at Levi's Stadium at 6pm MST, as well as a possible Rose Bowl invite.
8 years ago

Another Winter Olympics won’t take Utah tax dollars

Organizers of Salt Lake City's efforts to host another Winter Olympics say tax dollars won't be needed to foot the estimated $1.4 billion dollar budget.
8 years ago

Alec Burks traded; Kyle Korver returning to the Utah Jazz

Korver spent 2 and a half seasons in Utah from 2007 to 2010. In his last season here, he shot nearly 54 percent from the 3-point line.
8 years ago

Church “Light the World” campaign back again

Bright red vending "Giving Machines" were so successful last year, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints brought them back again to Temple Square – and four other locations around the world. 
8 years ago

Utah Senator Mike Lee to visit Mexico again, talk border solutions

A Utah senator will head to Mexico, and he'll try to work on a solution for the migrants at the border alongside top Trump administration officials.
8 years ago

Cities across Utah to decide on ranked-choice ballots

An Election Day experiment in Maine could soon be coming to other states, including Utah: ranked-choice ballots. 
8 years ago

Utahns ready to spend on Christmas amid strong economy

Utahns are feeling optimistic about the economy just in time for the holidays, where many families plan to spend a lot of money on Christmas this year.
8 years ago

Rep. Mia Love talks election, future

Rep. Mia Love says she is proud of what she accomplished during her time in Congress. She says she fought hard for taxpayers, vets, victims, seniors, and unborn children.
8 years ago

How to persuade someone who is suicidal to stay and get help

"We listen to the person, we listen to their story. We persuade them to seek help by instilling hope in them," said Summit County health educator Alyssa Mitchell. "Before you persuade, listen to what they have to say."
8 years ago

Sen. Mike Lee: violence will increase without return to Federalism

Sen. Mike Lee says the national political style of good versus evil will only get worse unless the country returns more power to the states.
8 years ago

Salt Lake shoppers looking for deals on Black Friday

Shoppers who were looking for good bargains on Black Friday chose to seek them at a physical store rather than ordering online.  
8 years ago

BYU’s Marc Lyons talks rivalry, retirement

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Saturday’s BYU-Utah rivalry game will be the last one for longtime BYU Football radio color analyst Marc Lyons. Lyons played quarterback for the Cougars from 1965-1969. He first appeared on radio broadcasts September 6, 1980 at New Mexico with Paul James. Since 2001 he has worked with Greg Wrubell as […]
8 years ago

BYU and Utah athletic directors ask for rivalry respect

Athletic directors from both BYU and Utah have crafted a letter, asking all of us to tone down the nastiness that often accompanies a heated rivalry game.
8 years ago

Grandmother and child killed in Murray fire

A 7-year-old girl and a grandmother are dead after a house fire in Murray near 5700 S. and 700 W. Two others were taken to the hospital.
8 years ago

Utah School Safety Commission presents $195m proposal

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — A proposal asks for 195 million dollars to make schools safer in Utah. Most of that would go toward school building improvements. 164 million dollars in one-time funding would go toward physical changes at schools like all-new layouts, protective doors, and surveillance cameras. “There could be construction that needs to […]
8 years ago

North Ogden “glowing green” for Major Brent Taylor

NORTH OGDEN, Utah — American flags line the streets as the city mourns their mayor, Major Brent Taylor and now there’s a new visible sign of support and love for him. North Ogden City is providing green light bulbs for residents to place in their homes or on their porch. The green color shows support […]
8 years ago

Utah family praises seatbelt use after close call

Shantel Anderson was wearing her seatbelt because her 8-year-old son Dallin had just bugged her to put it on.
8 years ago

USOC doing Olympic site visit in Utah

The USOC is expected to decide by the end of the year which city to put forward as a bid for a future Olympics. They visited Denver on Tuesday; this week Reno-Tahoe dropped out of the running.
8 years ago

Salt Lake City passes pet sale ordinance

Salt Lake City has a new ordinance prohibiting pet stores from selling animals unless they come from a shelter or rescue operation. The Salt Lake City Council passed it last night.
8 years ago