Former Reporter

Mary Richards

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

Bald is beautiful: USU’s Brock Miller helping kids with alopecia find their worth | Heart of Utah

USU Basketball Guard Brock Miller was introduced to the nation this spring during March Madness, his dedication on the court is matched by his efforts off the court to help other young people around the state feel more accepted and valued.
5 years ago

Church historic sites reopening after more than a year

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints says the faith's historic sites will begin re-opening in May, after more than a year of coronavirus.
5 years ago

Utah congressional delegation calls DC statehood attempt unconstitutional and a power grab

Members of the Utah congressional delegation oppose the newest efforts in the House of Representatives push for DC statehood.
5 years ago

April is a time to show support for military children

April is the “month of the military child.” And there are events and services this month to help support the many kids and teens in Utah who have a military family member.
5 years ago

Pandemic child abuse reports down, but Utah cases did not go away

“For some reason, when the country shut down, we stopped seeing cases. And that really concerned us," Dr. Antoinette Laskey said of Utah child abuse.
5 years ago

Doctors urge COVID-19 vaccine for pregnant, breastfeeding women

Doctors say more and more research shows pregnant and breastfeeding women should get the COVID-19 vaccine to protect themselves and their babies.
5 years ago

Panel discusses how Dixie State name change became politicized

Lawmakers said the discussion around changing the name of Dixie State have been politicized by national events, but discussions had been happening before.
5 years ago

Intermountain study: Blood type is not risk factor for Covid-19

A new large local study concludes blood type is not a risk factor in Covid-19 cases or severity, according to Intermountain Healthcare researchers.
5 years ago

Utah Sen Mike Lee calls expanding the Supreme Court “arrogant lawlessness”

Four Congressional Democrats are expected to propose legislation that would allow an expanding the US Supreme Court, from 9 to 13 justices.
5 years ago

Heart of Utah: Students from Utah’s school for the deaf and blind preparing for a 70 mile boat race

A group of students from the Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind are preparing for a 70-mile boat race in a vessel they built themselves.
5 years ago

Former chief, officers: U made them scapegoats after McCluskey murder

In the lawsuit, the former chief and officers argue the U conspired against them to save face after the murder of Lauren McCluskey.
5 years ago

Animal advocates want tougher penalties for abusers

Currently, convicted animal abusers face penalties of up to five years in jail and $5,000 in fines. But animal advocates say that rarely happens.
5 years ago

Study finds UK variant of COVID-19 is not more deadly

A new study published this week found the so-called UK variant of COVID-19 does not cause more severe illness or death, in contrast to some previous reports. 
5 years ago

Heart of Utah: F-35 Demo Team Commander Maj. Kristin BEO Wolfe

Next time you look up and see some F-35s ripping through the skies, keep an eye out -- it could be the F-35 Demo Team commander Captain Kristin "BEO" Wolfe.
5 years ago

BYU research shows teens need in-person school but more sleep

Researchers say the teens who couldn't go to school in person had better mental health by getting more sleep in those remote or virtual environments.
5 years ago

Salt Lake County Mayor urges continued face mask wearing

Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson wants people to still wear face masks when they are out in public, even after the statewide mask mandate ends on April 10th. 
5 years ago

Preaching in a Pandemic: How Latter-day Saint missionaries continue their work around the world

Missionaries for the church exemplify how they can teach, uplift, and serve even when they can't meet face-to-face during the pandemic.
5 years ago

Governor Cox scheduled to get COVID-19 vaccine; gives update

Utah Governor Spencer Cox says he was able to get scheduled for a COVID-19 vaccine as the state opened eligibility to residents 16 and up.
5 years ago

Pediatric expert recommends teens get COVID-19 vaccine

Teenagers age 16 and up can now be vaccinated against COVID-19 in the state of Utah. A prominent Utah pediatric expert says parents will want to get their teens signed up for the vaccine.
5 years ago

Utah Sen. Mike Lee: gun control has racist roots, suppresses minorities

During the committee hearing, Sen. Lee questioned an expert who testified that gun control is racist by suppressing certain communities.
5 years ago

Heart of Utah: “Cake by Courtney” finds inspiration, healing through cakes

Courtney Rich discovered through Cake by Courtney that baking cakes provided healing for the depression she'd experienced since the age of 19. 
5 years ago

Kane County Commissioners say masks no longer required; state disagrees

The Kane County Commission said face masks or coverings are no longer required in their area, however, state officials say the mask mandate still remains in effect for all of Utah for now, including in Kane County.
5 years ago

Utah counties consider implementing their own mask mandates after April 10th

It remains to be seen if any of the 29 counties in Utah will implement their own mask mandates after the statewide order goes away on April 10th.
6 years ago

Utah schools send reminders that face masks are still required

Some charter schools and school districts in Utah are reminding people that face masks will still be required for the rest of the school year.
6 years ago