Mike Stapley
Utah accident survivor meets the surgeons who saved his life
Mike Stapley for KSL.com | Posted Feb. 8 - 7:24 a.m.
Brad Benson fell from the second floor of his barn in October. What followed was a trip to a busy trauma center that serves a large portion of rural Utah.
Utah County surgeon credits robotics for making him better in the operating room
Mike Stapley for KSL.com | Posted Oct. 7 - 6:24 a.m.
Dr. Richard Rassmussen highly recommends robotics for abdominal surgeries and credits the technology with better patient outcomes and quicker recoveries.
'Most fun I've ever had': Actor living, flourishing in Utah County
Mike Stapley for KSL.com | Posted Aug. 17 - 3:01 p.m.
A Utah actor is leading a Hollywood life without stepping foot in Tinsel Town.
Without tipsters, wildlife poaching cases in Utah would go largely unsolved
Mike Stapley for KSL.com | Posted May 12 - 4:09 p.m.
Utahns are encouraged to call the Utah Division of Wildlife resources with tips that often end up being invaluable in leading investigators to poachers.
The Hallmark-esque movie you love may have been produced and filmed in Utah
Mike Stapley for KSL.com | Posted March 3 - 7:22 a.m.
Brittany Wiscombe and Brian Brough are the Utah-based creative team behind many popular family Christmas and romance movies.
How Lindon's Wadley Farms reinvented itself as a model for suburban farming
Mike Stapley for KSL.com | Posted Feb. 27 - 7:04 p.m.
As Lindon has grown and Wadley Farms has shrunk, a creative business model has evolved allowing the farm's 20 acres to be preserved and profitable.
Utah businesses, charities support 10-city toy drive
Mike Stapley for KSL.com | Posted Dec. 22 - 3:02 p.m.
Trina's Kids Foundation celebrates its 10th anniversary by collecting Christmas toys for needy kids in Provo and nine other U.S. cities. In Provo, kids saw Santa, and hundreds of toys arrived via Blackhawk helicopter.
Utah Division of Wildlife conservation officers enforce the law in numerous ways
Mike Stapley for KSL.com | Posted Nov. 24 - 10:26 p.m.
They aren't just game wardens. Conservation officers with Utah's Division of Wildlife Resources also enforce traffic and boating laws.
Harrowing helicopter flights over Skinwalker Ranch part of the job for Utah's Aero Dynamic Jets
Mike Stapley for KSL.com | Posted Nov. 24 - 4:05 p.m.
Provo-based Aero Dynamic Jets is one of just two FAA-certified charter companies in Utah — its helicopter is often featured on the History Channel's "The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch."
Wintry mountain town Park City is home to dozens of the longest tropical snakes in world
Mike Stapley for KSL.com | Posted Nov. 12 - 7:43 p.m.
Wildfire Retics, located in Park City, collects and breeds reticulated pythons — the longest snake species in the world. They are native to southeast Asia and Indonesia.
Warrants, decrees, evictions, oh, my! Constables serve a necessary part of civil justice in Utah
Mike Stapley for KSL.com | Posted Sept. 9 - 9:02 p.m.
While constables may have originated during the Roman Empire, but they still play a valuable role in our society. Here's how constables today serve a necessary part of civil justice in Utah.
Utah Highway Patrol troopers are watching for distracted and impaired drivers this summer
Mike Stapley for KSL.com | Posted July 30 - 4:05 p.m.
The Utah Highway Patrol makes one out of every three DUI arrests in Utah and, in the summer months, troopers have to be extra vigilant.
Hogle Zoo employs variety of safety protocols to keep venomous reptiles, spiders
Mike Stapley for KSL.com | Posted June 25 - 8:33 a.m.
Only a select few keepers at Hogle Zoo's small animals building are trained and certified to handle the various venomous creatures on display. Safety protocols are strictly adhered to.
Orem Fire Department leads out with investments in equipment, training
Mike Stapley for KSL.com | Posted June 19 - 7:16 a.m.
Orem's public safety is enhanced with new, state-of-the-art equipment and a critical care paramedic program that provides for ground-based care usually reserved for helicopters.
Utah investors create sustainable farming, preserve Hawaiian culture at Dole plantation site
Mike Stapley for KSL.com | Posted April 17 - 8:11 a.m.
Dole left Hawaii in 1992. Now, Utah investors are creating a sustainable farming community and returning some of the land to local farmers.
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.
