Former Reporter

Mary Richards

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

Sarah’s Bill close to passing

The Davis County teenager who was critically injured by a drunk driver was at the Capitol to see strong support for "Sarah's Bill" a new DUI bill named for her.
6 years ago

Mat and Savanna Shaw, a viral daddy-daughter singing duo sharing hope through music

Mat and Savanna Shaw, a daddy-daughter singing duo from Kaysville are coming up on one year since their first video went viral, and they are showing no signs of slowing down any time soon. 
6 years ago

Study: Increased suicide risk for teen girls with heavy social media use

A ten-year study from Brigham Young University (BYU) researchers highlights a potential risk for suicide in certain users of social media.
6 years ago

Salt Lake City School District welcoming more grades for in-person instruction

For the first time in nearly a year, 4th through 12th grade students have the option to head back to in-person learning at most schools in Salt Lake City.
6 years ago

Utah Food Bank expects needs to stay high

The Utah Food Bank distributed 2 million pounds of food in March and April of 2019. During those same months in 2020, it was up to 6 million pounds of food.
6 years ago

Bill would require suicide prevention programs in elementary schools

A bill would expand suicide prevention resources in schools to children as young as kindergarten age in Utah -- instead of middle school and up.
6 years ago

CDC: Schools can open safely now

The CDC says schools nationwide may reopen safely right now, even without teachers getting the vaccines. Many schools around the country have been staying remote while waiting for teachers to get the vaccine first. But they are facing increasing pressure to re-open. “There is increasing data to suggest that schools can safely reopen and that […]
6 years ago

Bill would let any billboard in Utah become electronic

A bill is moving forward that would allow any of the billboards in Utah to be turned into an electronic or digital billboard.
6 years ago

Heart of Utah: Extreme Motus including people of all abilities on the adventure

Orem's Extreme Motus off-road wheelchair is allowing one man to finally see places around Utah he thought he'd never be able to experience, and he's taking everyone along for the ride.
6 years ago

COVID-19 variants “are already here,” U of U doctors say

Doctors say COVID-19 variants are already in Utah, because they are already seeing cases. However, there are things you can do.
6 years ago

Heart of Utah: Strong like Sarah

Almost six months to the day since a horrific accident, a journey is just beginning for a remarkable young woman, Sarah Frei, from Northern Utah. Her Strong Like Sarah Instagram page is inspiring people the world over.
6 years ago

Romney supports impeachment trial; new poll shows his support is slipping

Utah Senator Mitt Romney says an impeachment trial is necessary for former President Donald Trump.
6 years ago

New poll shows low favorability in Utah for President Biden

The Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll shows that 45% of Utah residents have a favorable opinion of President Joe Biden, while 3% aren’t sure.
6 years ago

Heart of Utah: Herriman teacher overcomes challenges to win ultramarathons

Doctors thought a Herriman teacher would never run again after her Lyme Disease diagnosis, but she proved them wrong, by running long distances and winning.
6 years ago

Doctors urge Utahns age 70 and older to get COVID vaccine as soon as possible

Doctors at the University of Utah say it's critical for senior Utahns to seek out the COVID-19 vaccine to slow the spread of the virus -- and save lives.
6 years ago

2021 Utah legislative session prioritizing participation, top issues during pandemic

The 2021 general legislative session begins Tuesday, January 19 with some big priorities, and big differences amid the pandemic.
6 years ago

Vaccinations ramping up for Utah teachers and school staff

Vaccinations for teachers and staff across Utah are ramping up. Educators began receiving their first doses of COVID-19 vaccines this week.
6 years ago

BYU research address autism and suicide risk

Research published by BYU shows an increased connection between autism and the risk of suicide.
6 years ago

Heart of Utah: Pizza shop owner goes viral and gives back

A viral video from a pizza shop owner saved his store from closing -- and gave him the chance to give back to other small businesses.
6 years ago

U of U professor creates COVID-19 test that can return results in a minute

A University of Utah professor has developed a portable, rapid COVID-19 test that returns results in as little as 60 seconds.
6 years ago

Utah HERO Project working to study COVID-19 spread

A data collection project in Utah is showing how schools – especially elementary schools – are safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
6 years ago

Security tightening for congress members as they travel

Authorities say they will increase security for congressional flights to and from Washington DC.
6 years ago

Growing number of Utahns now getting second dose of COVID-19 vaccine

More than 68,000 Utahns have received their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine. And close to 1,000 residents now have their second dose.
6 years ago

Heart of Utah: UVU online art gallery showcases works by people with autism

An online art display from UVU features the artwork of a five year old with autism -- and the art of dozens of other people finding new ways to thrive.
6 years ago