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Mary Duckworth
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Raised in Provo, Utah, Mary Duckworth is the Salt Lake City reporter for Times Media Service. Duckworth covers local and state politics, government, schools, public safety, development and community life in Salt Lake City and across Utah. Duckworth holds a master's degree in mass communications.
Stories by Mary Duckworth
27 stories
September 2026
1 story: 1 explainer
Fri
Explainer · Real Estate · United States
Home prices per square foot fell in 36 of the 50 largest U.S. metros in August
Realtor.com found median listing prices per square foot fell in 36 of 50 large U.S. metros in August, led by Austin's 8.1% annual decline.
August 2026
4 stories: 4 explainers
Sat
Explainer · Business and Finance · United States
U.S.-Canada trade talks suspended as tariff fight threatens cross-border businesses
Mon
Explainer · Technology · United States
Zuckerberg says Meta will put advanced AI tools in people’s hands
Sun
Explainer · Business and Finance · United States
Burger King retakes No. 2 spot among U.S. burger chains as Wendy’s sales fall
Burger King surpassed Wendy's as the second-largest U.S. burger chain in Q2 2026, driven by an 8.5% increase in same-store sales.
Fri
Explainer · Environment · United States
Jackie the Big Bear bald eagle remains critically ill as anemia worsens at Ojai Raptor Center
July 2026
5 stories: 4 explainers, 1 news story
Thu
News: Environment · Inland Empire, California
Black bear wanders into Crestline water district office in San Bernardino Mountains
Thu
Explainer · Food and Dining · Florida
Burger King’s new service push: what the “Your Way Champion” and Whopper Guarantee mean
Burger King announced customer service changes in Florida, introducing a Your Way Champion role and a Whopper Guarantee to improve satisfaction.
Tue
Explainer · Education · United States
Education Department final rule ties federal aid to graduates’ earnings
Sun
Explainer · Business and Finance · United States
Why KFC dropped “Kentucky Fried Chicken” — and why the myths keep coming back
Wed
Explainer · Technology · United States
Google’s new Search setting can save Lens images and voice queries: what it means and how to turn it off
Google is rolling out a Search Services History setting that allows the company to save Lens images and voice recordings from signed-in users.
June 2026
16 stories: 4 investigations, 12 news stories
Sun
News: Travel · United States
At least 6 injured when duck boat overturns in Cambridge near Charles River tourist area
Sat
News: Military · World
Gulf states condemn Iran after Bahrain says drones entered its territory
Sat
News: Politics · United States
Carville calls for Democratic ‘schism’ after New York primary wins
Fri
News: Environment · Utah
Utah orders temporary fireworks restrictions statewide amid wildfire danger
Thu
News: Sports · United States
U.S. falls to Türkiye 3-2 in Los Angeles but still advances to round of 32
Thu
News: Crime and Justice · United States
Supreme Court strikes down Hawaii’s so-called ‘vampire rule’ for concealed carry
The Supreme Court struck down a Hawaii law requiring consent for concealed carry on private property open to the public.
Thu
News: Crime and Justice · Utah
Washington County prosecutors charge former Las Vegas youth pastor in Zion National Park death of wife
Thu
News: Travel · United States
Lincoln Memorial’s hidden undercroft opens June 25 with free timed tickets
Thu
News: Food and Dining · United States
Three Wendy’s employees charged after police say food was taken from trash, spat on before being served in Union, South Carolina
Sat
Sat
News: Crime and Justice · United States
Six arrested after riverfront brawl at South Carolina sandbar, sheriff says
Sun
Investigation · Travel · United States
Holland America now lists automatic daily crew charges at $18 to $20, adding up quickly for cruise travelers
Washington travelers face higher cruise costs as Holland America increases daily crew appreciation charges to $18-$20 starting June 1.
Sun
Investigation · Crime and Justice · United States
NYPD says teen was shot near Times Square as Knicks celebration turned chaotic; no public charges identified in records reviewed
Sun
Investigation · Sports · United States
Knicks clinch first NBA title in 53 years, beating Spurs 94-90 in Game 5
Sun
News: Sports · United States
Knicks win first NBA title since 1973, beating Spurs 94-90 to end 53-year drought
Sun
Investigation · Business and Finance · United States
Obama center’s $470 million reserve pledge draws scrutiny as subcontractors say they are unpaid
The Obama Foundation faces scrutiny over a $470 million endowment pledge as Chicago subcontractors report millions in unpaid construction bills.
November 2025
1 story: 1 news story
Sat