Former Reporter

Mary Richards

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

Utah senators respond to Kavanaugh accusations

Utah's two U.S. senators, who both sit on the Senate Judiciary Committee, are weighing in on new accusations against President Donald Trump's choice for Supreme Court.
8 years ago

BYU Football jumps to number 25 in AP poll

After a major upset of sixth-ranked Wisconsin, the BYU Cougars are officially part of the national conversation. They made the Associated Press Top 25 College Football Rankings at Number 25.
8 years ago

Officials say they have enough donations for now

Some good news is coming from the Pole Creek and Bald Mountain wildfires. They have had so many donations they don't need any more for now.
8 years ago

Governor Herbert backs gas tax hike for schools

Utah's governor is throwing his support behind a ten cent increase in the gas tax for public schools.
8 years ago

Congressman Stewart: “Our nation is better for these brave men and women”

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Almost all students today were born after the 9/11 attacks, and a Utah congressman says they need their teachers, leaders, parents and more to tell them what happened. The high school seniors were babies then, but almost every other student now in school was born after 2001. Utah Congressman Chris […]
8 years ago

Elizabeth Smart’s attorney says kidnapper’s release is a tragedy

Elizabeth Smart’s attorney is talking about her kidnapper’s release from prison much sooner than expected. Brett Tolman joined Fox and Friends Wednesday morning, saying someone who refused mental health treatment gets out years ahead of time without a parole hearing. “And the tragedy here is Elizabeth never even gets to voice her opinion or to […]
8 years ago

Promoting family meal time

Utah leaders hope families can start having more meals together. The Governor has declared September as Healthy Family Meals Month. Research shows it brings a family closer. Children are more likely to have better physical and mental health, a higher self esteem, lower suicide risk, and do better in school. “If you have stronger family […]
8 years ago

Snapchat video leads to church vandalism suspects

A leaked Snapchat video led to the arrest of two men who police say tore apart a Spanish Fork church.
8 years ago

Parents sue darknet supplier over “pink” death

The parents of a Utah teen who died after taking "pink," a synthetic and extremely potent opioid, have filed a wrongful death lawsuit in U.S. District Court. 
8 years ago

“Saints” tells the global history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has published a new book about its history, leaving nothing out. “Saints” will have four volumes; the first is now available. It tells the history of the Church through true stories about real people around the world. “It is time for a […]
8 years ago

Utah’s 2 senators talk about Brett Kavanaugh

WASHINGTON DC — Utah’s two Senators are on the Senate Judiciary Committee, which is conducting the confirmation hearing for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Senator Mike Lee said told Fox News before hand that he did expect Democrats would try to delay things. “Their dream is to be able to punt this until they can […]
8 years ago

Three people killed in wrong-way crash on I15 in Bountiful

Utah Highway Patrol troopers say a pickup truck going the wrong way early Friday morning caused a deadly crash on I-15.
8 years ago

Wildfires don’t seem to matter to would-be homeowners

New research says wildfires that threaten or even burn homes don't scare off potential new homeowners.
8 years ago

A warning about abandoned campfires

Fire officials want everyone to make sure they know how to put out their campfires this Labor Day and know the danger of leaving them unattended.
8 years ago

Woman hit and killed on Redwood Road

A woman is dead after being hit by a car on Redwood Road.
8 years ago

Motherhood, family size increasing in U.S.

Motherhood is more popular than it was just a few years ago. More women are now mothers in America, and they are having more children than they used to.
8 years ago

Shots fired at UTA bus, tanker on Highway 89

FRUIT HEIGHTS — Police say a UTA bus and tanker were hit by gunfire early Monday morning as they drove south on Highway 89 between 200 North and Nicholls Road. Nine people were on the UTA bus when a bullet hit a window on the driver’s side, near the front of the vehicle. Neighbors called 911 […]
8 years ago

“Questionable” survey pulled from Sandy school

A survey for some 7th graders in Sandy has now been deleted. The principal says it should not have been given in the first place.
8 years ago

Weather causes havoc across Utah, includes one false alarm

The National Weather Service is explaining a scary false alarm sent during the middle of Wednesday's severe weather.
8 years ago

U graduate assistant reassigned for “second amendment zone”

The University of Utah says a graduate assistant has been reassigned after her course syllabus established a "zone" and said concealed carry holders would be punished.
8 years ago

Unified police investigate homicide in Millcreek

MILLCREEK, Utah — Unified police say a man beat his estranged wife and their 13 year old daughter, resulting in the woman’s death. The girl is in the hospital in extremely critical condition. Unified Police Sgt. Melody Gray says neighbors heard screaming at 7:05 AM Wednesday at the Riverbend Apartments at 850 West 3900 South. […]
8 years ago

Murdered WVC code enforcement officer laid to rest

Jill Robinson was remembered as a loving mother, fun family member, and dedicated public servant, as she was laid to rest at the Maverik Center.
8 years ago

Bus drivers prepare for back to school

While teachers are preparing their classrooms and parents are buying back-to-school clothes, bus drivers are training and preparing the buses for all those students.
8 years ago

Amazon hiring event continues in Salt Lake City

SALT LAKE CITY — Amazon holds another job fair Tuesday as they try to fill 1,500 new jobs. But will they have success finding enough workers in this booming economy? The hiring fair is going on at the Hilton Salt Lake, 255 South West Temple, from August 7 to August 16 9am-4pm each day. Some […]
8 years ago