Former Reporter

Mary Richards

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

New fire restrictions outline what you can’t do in Utah

This morning you may need to rethink some plans you had for the summer. Overnight Utah enacted statewide Stage 1 fire restrictions.
5 years ago

Visitors and tourism officials happy about Temple Square reopening

Visitors and tourism officials are happy to hear the news that Temple Square buildings will re-open this summer after the pandemic and amid renovations. 
5 years ago

Hot, dry and breezy means red flag fire warnings across Utah

We are going to have hot, dry temperatures for a few days, and the fire danger stays high as much Utah is under a red flag warning through Tuesday night.
5 years ago

Utah farmers and ranchers welcome governor’s call to pray for rain

Farmers, beset by drought, echo the governor's call to everyday Utahns to join them and pray for rain.
5 years ago

Heart of Utah: Special needs cast makes Peter Pan soar

The Draper Historic Theater did something historic this spring – for the first time they had a show full of actors with special needs perform a production of Peter Pan.
5 years ago

Extra hot weather could break or tie Utah records

It's going to be HOT! Several high-temperature records could fall Thursday or Friday for cities and towns across Utah as the weather gets toasty.
5 years ago

On a top ten list of surging home prices in the US… is Ogden?

Ogden saw home prices rise 57%, the amount you would normally expect in about a decade, in just four years -- putting it on a new top ten list.
5 years ago

State school board members discussing issues of race, equity

In a meeting last week, they discussed some amendments to the rule on race and equity in school, before giving it preliminary approval.
5 years ago

“It’s not a circus”: NBA fans are back in the stands and behaving badly

Fans are filling the seats in stadiums around the world again but for the NBA Playoffs, that might not be a good thing with fans behaving badly.
5 years ago

Pssst: UHP troopers are looking in these particular spots this weekend

Utah Highway Patrol (UHP) troopers are already stopping a lot of cars from getting out of town. And they have extra shifts this weekend.
5 years ago

Utah State Parks expect lots of visitors Memorial Day weekend

Thousands of visitors are expected to explore Utah State Parks over the weekend.
5 years ago

Heart of Utah: Students plan and plant healing grove in Lehi

Students from American Fork High School have been leading a project to help peers with anxiety and depression through a healing grove, and work is underway.
5 years ago

Concealed carry holder protects kids at Ogden school

OGDEN, Utah — Police said a school employee armed with his concealed carry weapon stopped a possible kidnapper at Lincoln Elementary School. Ogden police said Ira Cox-Berry went to the playground Tuesday and grabbed an 11-year-old girl by the arm. A school employee confronted the man, who let go of the girl. The employee moved […]
5 years ago

A guilty plea almost a year after Salt Lake City police car arson

One of the protestors in the riotous protests in Salt Lake City nearly a year ago has pleaded guilty to burning a police patrol car. 
5 years ago

“Life-changing” West Davis Highway begins construction

Western Davis and Weber Counties are expected to have 65% growth in households by the year 2040, making the West Davis Highway project a critical need.
5 years ago

Times and places that could give drivers trouble during Memorial Day

Memorial Day is just on the horizon, and with active construction on the roadways and more people heading out of town, if you're driving, there's a few places to watch out for.
5 years ago

Three deaths over the weekend have Utah domestic violence advocates worried

Three people were killed over the weekend in Utah in what police suspect may be domestic violence incidents. And experts worry about a trend.
5 years ago

Hiker dies, body recovered in Little Cottonwood Canyon near Mount Superior

A hiker was found dead near Mount Superior after not coming home Thursday night. Authorities identified the man as 31-year-old Brent Rane.
5 years ago

Heart of Utah: Orem pickleball champion says don’t knock it til you try it

So many people enjoy pickleball now, you can't get a court in some places in Utah -- but Orem resident Callie Smith wasn't a believer at first.
5 years ago

Governor Cox addresses Critical Race Theory, drought, face masks, and vaccinations

Governor Cox discussed Utah's vaccination rates, along with legislation regarding Critical Race Theory being taught and mask mandates in schools. 
5 years ago

WATCH: Utah Jazz surprise first scholarship recipients in heartwarming video calls

The Utah Jazz promised one scholarship for every win this season -- and the first recipients have just found out they're getting a free ride to college.
5 years ago

Social support increases a patient’s odds of survival and longevity

Researchers found social support can equal a 29% increase in the probability of patient survival and recommend more social support opportunities.
5 years ago

Workforce Services launches new service for Utah job seekers

State officials have a new campaign to help Utah workers find a new job or a better job.
5 years ago

Where to get a vaccine in Utah for 12 to 15 year olds

More places are offering to give the COVID-19 vaccine to kids ages 12 to 15 in Utah. Several local health departments say you can sign your child up for the first dose this week or early next.
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