Mark Jackson

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Website: http://www.staging.kslnewsradio.com

Mark Jackson is a transplanted southerner, love sports, music, the beach, and travel. You can contact Mark at mjackson@ksl.com.

Fireworks and some open flames are now banned in Park City

Just before the holiday weekend, Park City has banned fireworks and non-permitted open flames due to extreme drought conditions and fire risk.
2 years ago

This is the Place Heritage Park to unveil monuments for early Black pioneers

This is the Place Heritage Park will unveil a monument dedicated to early Black pioneers on July 22, just in time for Pioneer Day.
2 years ago

Washington County Sheriff’s Office makes drug bust during traffic stop

The Washington County Sheriff's Office said one of its deputies kicked off the drug bust by making a traffic stop on I-15.
2 years ago

Downtown South Temple Tower gets first-ever office tower to residential transformation

The South Temple Tower will become a multifamily tower and will feature studios and one-and-two bedroom units.
2 years ago

Women’s football team Utah Falconz heads to national championship

Utah's semi-pro tackle women's football team, the Utah Falconz, will head to Texas on June 26 to face off against the Texas Elite Spartans.
2 years ago

Salt Lake Police search for F-150 driver involved in fatal hit-and-run crash

SALT LAKE CITY — The Salt Lake City Police Department is searching for an alleged hit-and-run driver who they say fled the scene of a crash that claimed the life of a 28-year-old man trapped inside his car at the intersection of Redwood Rd. and California Ave. A press release states the investigation began around […]
2 years ago

Avelo drops service, while Allegiant puts services on hold at Ogden airport

Changes made by Allegiant and Avelo mean that no commercial airliners are flying out of Ogden airport.
2 years ago

Gov. Cox says housing problems in Utah are worsened by Airbnb, Vrbo

SALT LAKE CITY —   The governor of Utah says rental housing offered by services like Airbnb and Vrbo is hurting the housing market in Utah.   In a virtual chat with the Bipartisan Policy Center on Tuesday, Gov. Cox said the state has an estimated 20,000 homes that are considered short-term rentals, a number which […]
2 years ago

Two teens dead in North Ogden crash after police pursuit

Two teens are dead following an overnight crash in North Ogden that began with an attempted traffic stop in the 700 block of 3100 North.  North Ogden Police Sgt. Child tells KSL Newsradio the car they attempted to stop took off westbound on 3100 North, speeding away from officers.
2 years ago

Ogden’s 25th Street Museum holds open house on Saturday, May 21

(OGDEN, UT)  —  The public is invited to Ogden’s 25th Street Museum for a re-opening on Saturday, May 21, 2022. Board member Joe Kerry says Saturday’s event is basically a second opening after COVID-19 and will feature memorabilia on loan for the day courtesy of the Brent and Charlene Ashworth Collection. One of the items […]
2 years ago

Mother at center of 2020 Amber Alert sues the Iron Co. School District

A parent is suing the Iron County School District claiming a woman she did not know was able to check her 5-year-old out of South Elementary
2 years ago

20 is plenty: speed reduction coming to Salt Lake City streets

Salt Lake City speed limits will be reduced from 25 mph to 20 mph after the City Council passed a measure aimed at saving lives.
2 years ago

Mapleton woman crowned first-ever ‘Miss Volunteer America’

Alexa Knutzen said the name Miss Volunteer America represents the organization's new focus on women's empowerment.
2 years ago

Atlanta airport takes number one spot, but Salt Lake International primed for growth

As the summer travel season gets under way,  Salt Lake International Airport is expecting an uptick in passengers. 
2 years ago

Utah Named State with Best Economic Outlook for 15th Year in a Row

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah’s red hot economy is getting some national notice.  The Beehive State is named the state with the best economic outlook for the 15th straight year. “Every year, those predictions for Utah have come true” ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index, released Monday, compares its forecast of states across 15 economic […]
2 years ago

Three dead in house fire, explosion in Delta

The three people were inside the house when firefighters responded. As of early Sunday, April 17, the identities of the victims were not released. The cause is under investigation. 
2 years ago

Western Governors University, Canyons District join to combat teacher shortages

To combat teacher shortages, Western Governors University and Canyons School District want to attract more students into the teaching profession.
2 years ago

Suspect sought in connection with death of Magna man

Family and friends of 20-year-old Fernando Ruesga of Magna held a vigil on April 9 in memory of the man who was found dead in a car the day before.
2 years ago

Brigham City man uses time between work gigs to help refugees in Ukraine

His family says Solomon Smith is uniquely trained to bring supplies to refugees in Ukraine, after having worked in the Peace Corp in Africa.
2 years ago

UPDATED: Two teenagers dead, three others injured in Box Elder crash

BOX ELDER COUNTY, Utah — Two teenagers are dead after a rollover accident on East Promontory Road Friday night. The crash happened around 10:30 p.m., with the Box Elder County Sheriff’s Office saying there were five people total in the car when it rolled. The accident happened near the north end of the Great Salt […]
2 years ago

Biden calls for removal of Vladimir Putin in speech from Warsaw, Poland

During an address in Warsaw, President Biden said of Russian President Putin, “For God’s sake, this man cannot remain in power.”
2 years ago

UPDATED: One person injured after drill rig crash in Salt Lake City

SALT LAKE CITY — One person was injured, and the southbound lanes of State Street near 200 S. remained partially closed after a construction drill rig crashed, causing it to fall out of the sky Tuesday night. The injured person was the drill rig operator. He is expected to recover soon after an equipment extension […]
2 years ago

Two weekend wrong-way crashes leave three people dead

These two crashes tick Utah over 40 crashes caused by wrong-way drivers this year alone.
2 years ago

Donna Edith Smith Packer, wife of the late President Boyd K. Packer, dead at 94

(Salt Lake City, UT)  — Donna Edith Smith Packer, wife of the late President Boyd K. Packer (1924–2015), former president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, died at her home Saturday, March 5, 2022, at 10:25 p.m. from causes incident to age. She was 94.  According […]
2 years ago