Mike Stapley

Utah college professor breeds reptiles, assists with displaced animals
Mike Stapley for KSL.com | Posted March 20 - 12:01 p.m.
Joey Mugleston is a biology professor Utah Valley University, a nationally known reptile breeder and a caretaker for endangered desert tortoises and other animals.

The ancient sport of falconry is alive and well in Utah
Mike Stapley for KSL.com | Posted Feb. 26 - 9:53 a.m.
Humans have been training birds of prey to hunt with them for over 5,000 years — and around 375 falconers now call Utah home.

Mountain lions are a vital part of Utah's ecosystem; their conservation is a collaborative effort
Mike Stapley for KSL.com | Posted Jan. 29 - 10:11 a.m.
The state Division of Wildlife Resources works closely with universities and private conservation groups to study and conserve Utah's apex predator.

A Utah man's journey from small town music fan to interviewer of the stars
Mike Stapley for KSL.com | Posted Dec. 25 - 4:00 p.m.
Adam Reader has fronted a band, briefly had a TV show and now has developed a reputation as one of the best music interviewers in the industry.

Utah plastic surgeon hopes to make phantom pain a thing of the past for amputees
Mike Stapley for KSL.com | Posted Oct. 23 - 11:07 a.m.
Dr. Paul Deramo, a Utah County plastic surgeon, performs a complex surgery that reconnects severed nerves and improves the quality of life for amputees.

Utah reptile lover, YouTuber dispelling fears, myths one animal at a time
Mike Stapley for KSL.com | Posted Oct. 9 - 5:01 p.m.
A Utah man's love of reptiles has reached hundreds of thousands of people, including students, who know more about the breeds than before because of his devotion.

Tips for car buyers amid nationwide shortage
Mike Stapley for KSL.com | Posted Sept. 19 - 7:50 a.m.
Few industries have been hit as hard as the auto industry by supply chain shortages. With the holiday shopping season upon us, buyers must be willing to adapt.

Review: 4 days with the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport
Mike Stapley for KSL.com | Posted March 4 - 2:32 p.m.
The Corvette has long been America's sports car, and the 2019 model will be the last with a front engine design.

Review: 4 days with the 2019 Ford Ranger Lariat
Mike Stapley for KSL.com | Posted Oct. 4 - 2:31 p.m.
The mid-size Ranger has been absent from the U.S. market since 2011 but makes an impressive return.

Mike's Car Review: 4 days with the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Crew
Mike Stapley for KSL.com | Posted July 31 - 2:23 p.m.
The Chevy Colorado offers off-road capability and impressive towing capacity in a package that fits in the garage.

Review: 4 days with the 2019 Ford Mustang EcoBoost
Mike Stapley for KSL.com | Posted June 6 - 6:23 p.m.
A four-cylinder Mustang seems like sacrilege, but it's hard to beat when compared to other options in its price range.

Review: 4 days with the 2018 Kia Stinger GT2
Mike Stapley for KSL.com | Posted Jan. 23 - 4:09 p.m.
Kia is gunning to become a worthwhile challenger for the German luxury sport sedan. The Stinger GT2 is a worthy, yet not perfect, first attempt.

Review: 4 days with the 2018 Honda Accord 2.0T Sport
Mike Stapley for KSL.com | Posted July 26 - 5:47 p.m.
The new Accord Sport boasts both a first-time turbo and an optional six-speed manual transmission.
