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Sen. John Curtis joins Utah's Morning News to discuss President Donald Trump's budget bill and what it might take to get it passed.
Utah's Morning News spoke with Richard Bruin, a man who has run every St George IRONMAN since it came to the city in 2010.
Another battle over the separation of church and state was heard by the Supreme Court on Wednesday. A Catholic school in Oklahoma wants to become the nation's first religious charter school funded directly by taxpayers. Jeff Caplan spoke with Deseret News religion reporter Kelsey Dallas for insight.
Moments after an Arizona jury found Lori Vallow Daybell guilty of conspiring to kill her husband, Charles Vallow, we spoke with KSL Legal Analyst about what will happen next.
Colleges and universities in Utah confirmed Wednesday that visas are being suddenly revoked from some international students and recent graduates. KSL NewsRadio reporter Adam Small dug into the initial details and spoke with Dave and Debbie.
Utahns are feeling worse about the economy. Consumer sentiment fell 8% in March 2025, mirroring a similar national survey. The information came from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, and we spoke with their chief economist about the meanings of the numbers.
There is legislation on the Gov. Spencer Cox's desk right now that would allow those who work for Utah vendors to be paid in precious metals. We spoke with bill sponsor, Rep. Ken Ivory, R-West Jordan, to ask about logistics, how this idea got started, and why.
You may have seen them in your neighborhood or online, but there is a statewide effort to gather signatures...so that a new referendum can get onto the ballot. The referendum proposes to reverse a recently passed law that would ban collective bargaining for public employees.
We spoke with Brad Asay, president of the American Federation of Teachers Union in Utah, about what needs to be done to give voters a say on this legislation.
The planets will parade in our night sky this week for the last time in more than a decade. We spoke with Utah's NASA Ambassador, Patrick Wiggins who explains what a planetary parade is and how you can get the best view.
During an interview with KSL NewsRadio's Jessica Lowell, a University of Utah professor of economics and adjunct professor of law explains what people might want to know about tariffs.
Rep. Celeste Maloy has introduced a bill to limit the power of presidents to create national monuments.
On Wednesday, Jan. 15, U.S. President Joe Biden spoke live from the White House with the announcement of a ceasefire deal in Gaza and the release of dozens of Israeli hostages after more than 15 months of war.
The U.S. surgeon general wants to put warning labels on alcohol, namely about the increased risk of cancer from drinking alcohol. We spoke with Huntsman Cancer Institute oncologist Dr. Katie Kerrigan, for insight.
The investigation into the Cybertruck explosion continues in Las Vegas. ABC News Chief Investigative Reporter Josh Margolin joined us live with an update.
The Utah High School Girls' Goalball Team wrapped up 2024 with a National Championship for the second year in a row. KSL NewsRadio host Maria Shilaos spoke with the national tournament's Most Valuable Player, Reese Branch.
Randy's Records in Salt Lake City opened in 1978 but founder Randy Stinson's love for records started decades earlier.
Lawmakers have put forth a proposal to make it illegal for County Clerks to look at ballot voting methods without reason. This comes after the Utah County Clerk said he's tracked how politicians cast ballots, and stated Utah State Senator Mike Mckell mailed his ballot in without a stamp. Utah County Clerk Aaron Davidson joins the show to respond to this proposal and further explain why he tracked how politicians cast their ballots.
Instagram has announced new safety features for children who use the app.
Among the many privacy changes Instagram has made is automatically turning all public accounts for users under 18 private.
Here's former police officer and internet safety expert Sean Blair who spoke with KSL TV.
Utah's Elections Office says they've found vote discrepancies in Utah County. The Lt. Governor's Office said there were at least 19 extra ballots scanned during the primary due to a new in-person voting method.
Utah County Clerk Aaron Davidson joined Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News with insight into what went wrong.
There's been a rise in cancer rates in younger generations according to new data from the American Cancer Society. ABC News Correspondent Alex Stone joined Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News fill-in host, Maria Shilaos, to discuss what types of cancers are on the rise, who is experiencing the increase, and what they should do in preventative terms.
Rebecca Cressman, announcer for the Utah Red Rocks gymnastics team and host at KSFI FM 100.3, joins Utah's Noon News to discuss how the U.S. women's gymnastics team has become an inspiration for young gymnasts.
Salt Lake City will host the Winter Olympics for the second time in 2034. KSL NewsRadio took a look at the city's history with the Games.
The attempted Trump assassination in Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024, sent two people to the hospital and killed a third a man who died trying to shield his family from the bullets. News Nation correspondent Brian Entin joined Utah's Noon News, live, with the latest on the victims.
A Summit County deputy was released from the hospital Tuesday afternoon after he stopped a wrong-way driver by colliding, head on, with the vehicle.
Utah Highway Patrol Lieutenant Cameron Roden spoke with Jeff about what happened, and how drivers who aren't police officers should handle a similar situation.
A critical decision revolving around abortion in Idaho was posted on the Supreme Court's website today, before the court's official ruling.
According to this document, the court is expected to allow emergency abortions in Idaho.
KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas joined Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News to provide insight.
Benjamin Porter with Unified Fire joined the show with the latest information about a five-acre brush fire that he said got uncomfortably close to homes in Lone Tree.
Inside Sources host Boyd Matheson is joined by KSL NewsRadio News Director Becky Bruce and KSL NewsRadio Legal Analyst Greg Skordas, who discuss next steps after Chad Daybell was found guilty on all murder counts involving the deaths of his wife Tammy Daybell, and the children of Lori Vallow Daybell.
The defense has rested in the Chad Daybell murder trial in Idaho, but prosecutors aren't done bringing witnesses to the stand. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas answers questions about the differences between Lori and Chad Daybell's defense and whether it was surprising that Chad Daybell chose not to testify in his own defense.
Hundreds of people have gathered to help lay Sgt. Bill Hooser to rest, he was a member of the Santaquin Police Department who was killed in the line of duty, early Sunday morning, May 5.
At one point during the ceremony, law enforcement officers took off their gloves and laid them on Sgt. Hooser's casket. It's just one of the emotional scenes that KSL NewsRadio's Aimee Cobabe witnessed from the sidelines. She joined Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News live from the scene.
We learned this morning that former Utah Congressman Chris Cannon died yesterday. He served as Utah's 3rd district congressman for a dozen years, sitting in the seat now held by John Curtis. Former Congresswoman Enid Mickelsen joined Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News with her insight into the congressman.
We learned this morning that former Utah Congressman Chris Cannon died yesterday. He served as Utah's 3rd district congressman for a dozen years, sitting in the seat now held by John Curtis. Former Congresswoman Enid Mickelsen joined Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News with her insight into the congressman.
Sen. Mitt Romney, R-UT, is endorsing a candidate for Utah's 3rd Congressional District. KSL at Night co-host Taylor Morgan joined Jeff Caplan's Afternoon news with insight.
The former roommate of the Idaho College students murdered in 2022 is speaking about when she found out about the killings. ABC News Correspondent Alex Stone joined Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News with insight.
On the witness stand at the Trump Trial yesterday, Stormy Daniels who faced cross-examination about her alleged affair with former President Trump. ABC News Investigative Reporter Peter Haralambous joined Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News with insight.
Sgt. Bill Hooser died in the line of duty on Sunday, May 6. On Monday, Jennie Taylor spoke with Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News about helping families who have lost a loved one in the line of duty. Her husband Major Brent Taylor was killed in Afghanistan in 2018.
The Utah Highway Patrol and officers from the Santaquin Police Department offer hold a live press conference to identify the Santaquin police officer killed Sunday in the line of duty.
It's official, Rep. Phil Lyman's gubernatorial running mate Layne Bangerter has been found ineligible to run for Utah Lieutenant Governor. KSL TV reporter Lindsay Aerts was at the hearing today... and joined Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News with a live update.
A person with a name we haven't heard in years is back in the headlines. Top Trump Aide Hope Hicks was on the witness stand at the Trump trial on Friday. ABC Legal Analyst Royal Oakes joined us live with insight.
While not as famous as the Kentucky Derby, the Kentucky Oaks is billed as America’s premier race for 3-year-old female horses. Now a horse known as Where's My Ring, who was trained right here in Utah, will compete in the 150th running of The Oaks
Trainer Val Brinkerhoff tells their story.
The University of Utah says it's beefing up security for Thursday night's graduation ceremonies, following several protests on campus this week. U of U spokesperson Rebecca Walsh joined the program with m ore.
Chad Daybell’s family took the stand in his murder trial on Thursday, May 2, with different stories about how he acted after his wife, Tammy Daybell's, death. KSL NewsRadio’s Aimee Cobabe reported live from outside the courthouse in Boise.
There was a fourth bomb threat at Mt Nebo Middle School in Payson this morning. And the timing lines up with a protest by middle schoolers, who complained they're being "terrorized" by furries. Kids dressed like animals.
When should the president have immunity, and when is it a bad idea? That question was before the Supreme Court today. ABC news legal analyst Royal Oakes monitored today's oral arguments in former President Donald Trump's immunity case, and joined Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News live with his insight.
Utah State scientists are getting a big pat on the back from NASA... for keeping their heads in the clouds. They are part of a team that helped figure out how to successfully grow food on Mars. KSL TV's Mike Anderson reported on their work and joined us with a preview.
An appeals court has overturned the rape convictions in New York against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein. ABC's Jason Nathanson spoke with Jeff Caplan from Los Angeles.
New BYU Basketball head coach Kevin Young addressed Cougar fans at a press conference, describing his commitment to the team and how excited he is to start a new chapter of his career in Provo.
The state law to limit children's use on social social media.. might look a little different than what lawmakers first proposed.
Senator Mike McKell now says minors will be able to have an account without parental consent, but these companies will not be able to use their information to push certain algorithms.
Tara Anderson is a managing partner at Framework Security. She joined the show with insight.
The FBI has arrested an 18-year-old who they said was plotting to carry out attacks against several Idaho churches in the name of ISIS. Former FBI investigator Greg Rogers joined Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News to offer insight.
Arizona's Supreme Court issued a near-total abortion ban on Tuesday, April 9. The state justices said the decision came down to a century-old abortion law. ABC News Correspondent Alex Stone has been covering the story and joined Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News.
A new University of Utah Health clinic is now open inside West High School. It's a project that's been two years in the making. Recent data from the School-Based Health Alliance shows students who can access care at school-based health centers are 21 times more likely to seek mental health services and less likely to report suicidal thoughts. Christina Thuet, director of School-Based Health at the U of U Health, joined Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News to talk more about the program.
It's time for the BYU men's basketball team to put on their dancing shoes in Omaha. The team is already there ahead of Thursday's round one NCAA matchup against Duquesne, and so is KSL Sports BYU insider Mitch Harper who joined us live with a report on the vibe in Omaha.
How did a man manage to sneak onto a flight at Salt Lake City International Airport when he didn't have a ticket? The answer s scarily simple. He took a photo of someone else's boarding pass. Retired FBI agent Greg Rogers joined the show to offer insight.
In a rare show of bipartisanship, members of the House overwhelmingly passed a bill that calls on the Chinese owner of TikTok to give up the app.
Utah Congressman John Curtis was there for the vote. He said he's been getting a lot of calls from constituents on the issues. Here's the conversation Jeff had with Curtis before the show started.
Utah high schools aren't supposed to give out athletic scholarships, but some have been accused of offering full-rides to international students. We spoke with the person uncovering this story, KSL Podcast's Executive Producer Amy Donaldson.
Terrified Tik Tok junkies are freaking out that their favorite fix might disappear. Is the federal government really going to ban TikTok? ABC News Technology Reporter Mike Dobuski joined the show with his insight.
There's been some back and forth on the voter turnout at the Utah Republican caucuses last night. This morning, Utah GOP chair Robert Axson said the caucuses were "very well attended." But we crunched the numbers and found that turnout was about 8.5%. KSL At Night host Taylor Morgan, who also hosted a caucus, joins us and offers his insight.
Utah Republicans are opting for a caucus this year instead of a primary. Derek Brown, who's currently running for Utah Attorney General, organized the primary in 2020 as GOP chair and joins Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News with this insight.
ABC News correspondent Brian Clark checks in on the largest day ahead of the American general election contest in November.
Former President Trump briefly addresses the Supreme Court ruling that said states cannot keep a candidate off a ballot based on the 14th Amendment.
March is about to roar in like a lion, with a high wind advisory taking effect late Friday night ushering in a blast of winter weather. Rocky Mountain Power says they're ready. Spokesman Jona Whitesides joined the show to talk about how they're preparing, and how customers can prepare.
On Wednesday, the Utah Senate approved a plan to spend a billion dollars on a Major League Baseball stadium. Now, Gov. Spencer Cox's signature is one of the few roadblocks between Utah and an MLB team. The co-host of KSL at Night, Taylor Morgan, is also a tax specialist, and he joins us to answer a few questions.
Some were OUTRAGED this week when reports came out that Wendy’s was planning on implementing surge pricing. The company has now backed off explained ABC's Jason Nathanson.
Republican Presidential Candidate Nikki Haley was in Utah today. She held a rally around lunch time at Utah Valley University in Orem. KSL Newsradio’s Eric Cabrera joins us live from the campus.
The Utah Attorney General must release his work calendar to the public. That's what a judge decided on Tuesday after KSL went to court against the Utah Attorney General's Office over an open records request. KSL TV investigative producer Annie Knox walks us through the decision.
KSL and the Utah Attorney General’s Office are squaring off in a legal fight over access to Attorney General Sean Reyes’ work calendar. KSL TV Investigative Reporter Daniella Rivera joins us live with a preview of the showdown on government transparency.
We now know three people have been detained in the deadly shooting in Kansas City on Wednesday morning. Police say at least eight of the people shot at the Chiefs Super Bowl celebration... were children. ABC News Correspondent Alex Stone joined us with the latest (as of 5:15 MST, on Feb. 14, 2024).
As reported by KSL.com, northern Utah’s only nonprofit for nursing injured animals back to health has received an extension on its use of an Ogden facility, but they have to be out by March 2024. KSL TV reporter Mike Anderson joined Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News to preview his report that will air on KSL TV.
President Joe Biden addresses the nation live from the White House hours after Special Counsel Robert Hur released a report on his investigation into classified documents found at a residence of President Biden.
The manager of Antelope Island State Park thinks the West Davis Highway could help drive more people to visit the island. KSL NewsRadio reporter Adam Small has this report.
A leak in the city-wide water system left some residents without water for more than 24 hours. The Director of the Bountiful City Water Department, Kraig Christensen, joined Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News to discuss the number of leaks, what caused them, and whether there is an ongoing risk of another broken water main.
TikTok knowingly addicts its users and is detrimental to children's mental health. That's what Utah's lawsuit against TikTok claims.
The lawsuit was filed in October, but it's not until now that we're seeing more of the details.
KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas joined Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News with his insight.
A bill heading to the Utah House on Friday aims to entice future teachers to enter the field, andstick with it. If passed, educators could apply for a $6 thousandstipend during their first full-time semester student teaching. One of the sponsors, Rep. Karen Peterson, joined us with her insight.
Utah Senators have made significant changes to a bill that would dictate gender and bathroom use. It no longer requires people to use the public restroom that corresponds to the gender on their birth certificate, but changing rooms and bathrooms in public schools would still be impacted. Sue Robbins with Equality Utah joins with insight.
Utah Jazz Owner Ryan Smith is pushing for an NHL team, even submitting a formal request to the NHL to bring an expansion team to Utah. Co-host for the Jazz Notes, Chandler Holt, joins Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News with insight.
Oscar nominations are out, and the hit movie "Barbie" got eight nominations. Sounds like a lot, right? But many people are saying the movie's star and director were snubbed. ABC News Entertainment correspondent Jason Nathanson offers insight.
Both the Dow and the S&P 500 reached a record high at close on Monday. The Dow hit just over 38,000 for the first time ever. DMBA Certified Financial Advisor Shane Stewart joined Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News with insight.
The Humane Society of Utah confirms that Utah is following a national trend in animal abandonments that are connected to a human housing crisis. Guinnevere Schuster with Utah Humane joined Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News to discuss this trend, and how animal shelters are coping.
KSL Meteorologist Kevin Eubank joins Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News for an update on Utah's ongoing weather.
Karen Crawford with the Utah Department of Transportation joined Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News to give an update on traffic conditions for Thursday, Jan. 11.
Facing a 370 million dollar penalty, former President Trump made closing statements in court today. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas joined Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News to discuss the trial's key moments, the next steps, and what this might mean for President Trump in the long run.
Karen Crawford from the Utah Department of Transportation joins Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News to talk about what drivers can expect on the roads tonight.
The evening commute will provide another opportunity to drive in winter weather across northern Utah. This week, Mother Nature has thrown something new into the mix -- the snow squall. Utah Department of Transportation's Karen Crawford joins Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News for more.
Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has sent letters to district and charter school leaders, school principals, school community council members and the State Board of Education sharing his concerns about the harmful effects social media has on our children and asking them to remove cell phones during class time. He joined Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News with more details about his concerns.
Officials are continuing inspections on certain grounded Boeing 737 Max 9s following the mid-air blowout on an Alaska Airlines flight on Friday. ABC's Alex Stone joins Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News to give an update.
By state law, people who want to switch their political affiliation to participate in the Utah Republican presidential caucus this year have only until 5 p.m. on January 9th to do so. Weber County Clerk Ricky Hatch joins us with more of the specifics.
The state of Utah doesn't allow county employees to engage in political activity during work hours. But according to a recent story by the Salt Lake Tribune, that's what the office of a Salt Lake County Council member might have done this week.
KSL at Night Co-Host and Political Consultant Taylor Morgan joins Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News to shed more light on the situation.
The Utah Ute's gymnastics team Red Rocks is heading into their season Friday night, starting with a meet against Boise State. KSL Sports' Michelle Bodkin previews the season on Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News.
The man who crashed a plane for views on YouTube is heading to federal prison. But he sat exclusively with ABC before he spent six months in prison. ABC's Alex Stone joins Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News with more.
BYU Men's Basketball makes its Big 12 debut this weekend. Right now they're ranked #12 in the nation but now come the tougher opponents. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper joins Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News for more.
The Ogden Nature Center Conservation Director, Maya Pendleton, joined KSL NewsRadio to talk about the new tracking system that will hopefully lead to game-changing conservation research.
UVU Instructor and Cyber Security Expert Brandon Amacher on cyber kidnapping and how to prevent it.
Maine's secretary of state has ruled that former President Donald Trump is ineligible to appear on the state's 2024 primary ballot. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas joined the program to help break down what this means, and the next steps we can expect.
A home daycare owner in Tooele is facing a possible child endangerment charge after police said a 2-year-old ingested marijuana while in the owner's care. KSL TV reporter Lindsay Aerts joined us to report that the little girl is fine today, but police have referred charges to Tooele County prosecutors for one count of child endangerment.
Mitch Shaw with the Utah Department of Transportation joins Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News to discuss what drivers can expect from the West Davis Corridor, a new stretch of highway intended to relieve traffic for drivers in northern Utah who use I-15. The new highway opens about 14 years after it was originally proposed.
Wednesday marks 50 years since the Endangered Species Act became law. That meant special protections for much of Utah's wildlife.
Jodi Hildebrandt, Ruby Franke’s business partner, pleaded guilty to four counts of aggravated child abuse during a scheduled hearing in a St. George courtroom on Wednesday. KSL5 TV reporter Daniella Rivera was in the courtroom and joins us with insight, including a discussion about the current whereabouts of Ruby Franke's children.
Jackson's new home is a 75-square-foot 'pod', one of 50 that make up Salt Lake City's first legal homeless camp at 600 West and 300 South.
"I'm very thankful that Utah has allowed time for [me] to live a little longer... they came up with this unit for me to sleep in and provide safety for us instead of being out there," said Jackson.
Attorney and constitutional law expert Pat Shea joined Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News moments after news broke that the Colorado Supreme Court removed former President Donald Trump from the state’s 2024 ballot, ruling that he isn’t an eligible presidential candidate because of the 14th Amendment’s “insurrectionist ban.”
The Dow Jones hit its highest close in history today, closing at 37,090. We spoke with a DMBA Certified Financial Planner, Gerika Espinoza, who touched on what this news means for the economy and investors in particular.
If you hear of an active shooting event on a college campus, or anywhere else where you know might be, is it okay to call them? Or might their ringing phone put them in danger? We asked retired Deputy Police Chief Chris Bertram.
South Valley Services in Tooele has seen a spike in the need for services for survivors of domestic violence.
KSL NewsRadio Reporter Aimee Cobabe attended a meeting of the Salt Lake County Council on Tuesday where a new ordinance was proposed. It requires sex-specific changing rooms at all Salt Lake County recreation centers. The council says the ordinance is needed because of a loophole that exists in the current county nondiscrimination policy.
Live, at the Utah State Fairpark in May, 2024, the Kilby Block Party! The 2024 lineup was announced on Tuesday morning, and festival coordinator Fay Barnhurst joined Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News to talk about the headliners, the lineup, and what's new for 2024.
Is there any connection between Utah moving ever closer to hosting the 2034 Winter Olympic Games and the gondola that also seems to be ever closer to reality in Little Cottonwood Canyon? We asked Snowbird Resort President Dave Field.
Chad Daybell is awaiting his murder trial after the bodies of his two children were found buried in his Idaho backyard. His attorney is working to remove the death penalty from consideration. KSL Legal Analyst joined Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News with insight on whether the same tactics that worked for his wife Lori Vallow Daybell will work for him.
Utahns learned on Wednesday that Salt Lake City is in serious running to host the the 2034 Winter Olympic Games. The announcement happened to come smack dab in the middle of one of Utah's famous inversions, where the air is so thick with pollution it feels like you can cut it with a knife. We asked the corporate relations manager for Utah Clean Energy, Josh Kraft, what another Olympic Games might mean for Utah's Air Quality.
New research from the Kem C. Gardener Policy Institute found that Salt Lake City's youth population is at a 100-year low. The Institute's Director of Demographic Research Mallory Bateman joined Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News on KSL NewsRadio to unpack the numbers.
Interview with KSL NewsRadio reporter Aimee Cobabe and Elder Quentin L. Cook, of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Elder Cook discusses his joy over the announcement of 36 new global missions expected by 2024, and the next generation of young men and women who want to "serve the Savior."
Bonneville International Corporation, the company that owns KSL NewsRadio, is a subsidiary of Deseret Management Corporation, which is owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Interview by KSL NewsRadio reporter Aimee Cobabe with Elder Ronald A. Rasband, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, on the announcement that the Church will add 36 new international missions starting July 2024.
Bonneville International Corporation, the company that owns KSL NewsRadio, is a subsidiary of Deseret Management Corporation, which is owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Car Show season is wrapping up in Utah, and attendees are starting to see a shift.
Rides that weren't cool are starting to get a lot of love -- and money. You might have one in your garage.
Weber County is currently mulling over a 3.9 million dollar property tax hike to help keep up with inflation. President of the Utah Taxpayer's Association Rusty Cannon said this is routine, and, if you don't like it there are ways to organize against it and speak out.
KSL NewsRadio reporter Hugo Rikard Bell introduces you to an inmate who is making her way through the Utah Prison Education Project as she completes her sentence for murder. At the same time, her young son is also taking classes. The experience is helping the two bond by giving them more common ground -- education, and its benefits.
On the eve of an annual eclipse that will be visible in portions of Utah, our own NASA Ambassador, Patrick Wiggins, spoke with Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News about what the eclipse is, where we can see it, and what to expect when looking skyward on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023.
Utah Hogle Zoo's Heather Barnum joined host Maria Shilaos to talk about the party the zoo is throwing for Christie and Zuri, the mother and daughter African elephants that the zoo will soon send to another, larger zoo.
Utah Republican Chair Robert Axson joins Utah Noon News to share his thoughts on Sen. Mitt Romney's announcement on not seeking a second term.
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers suffered a season-ending injury against the Buffalo Bills on 9/11/23. It's been reported as an injury to his achilles tendon, but what exactly does that mean? Dr. Mike Holmstrom, an orthopedic surgeon at Intermountain TOSH, spoke with guest host Maria Shilaos about the injury and Rodgers' chances for complete recovery.
The Planning Commission in Murray City is putting a permit for a cement company right next to the Utah Humane Society on hold. They received over 200 emails from people worried about the impact. KSL NewsRadio's Aimee Cobabe is live with the latest.
Gary Hatch, the manager of Mosquito Abatement District Davis, joins guest host Maria Shilaos to discuss extra safety precautions that might be needed for those spending the Labor Day weekend outside (and who want to avoid mosquito bites!)
Guest host Maria Shilaos speaks with Jamie Farrell, an associate research professor and seismographer at the University of Utah about the rumbling that registered on seismic machines during the Utes home opener against the Florida Gators.
As of August 28, 2023, Bear River Health officials have confirmed six cases of E. coli infection. Preliminary findings suggest a potential cluster of cases. Estee Hunt with the BRHD discusses their investigation.
Four Indigenous tribes filed motions to intervene in late 2022, citing a personal stake in the outcome of the lawsuits filed by Utah officials involving the acreage of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase Escalante National Monuments. The executive director of Utah Dine Bikeyah, Woody Lee, told Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News the dismissal was an opportunity for opposing sides to come together.
As Utah's governor and attorney general make plans to keep fighting, Utah environmentalists say they are cheering a judge's decision to dismiss a lawsuit over the size of national monuments in the Beehive State. Steve Bloch, the Legal Director of the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance spoke with Jeff Caplan about the decision and the legal precedent on which it stands.
On Friday a District Judge in Utah dismissed, with prejudice, a lawsuit filed against the Biden Administration by Utah officials who were challenging the President's authority to redesignate large swaths of public land as national monuments. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas joined Jeff Caplan with his insight into the case.
Portions of Salt Lake and Tooele Counties are under a severe thunderstorm warning as a string of storms slowly makes its way across northern Utah.
KSL Meteorologist Kevin Eubank says the storm will eventually move north across Davis and portions of Weber County at a speed of 25 miles per hour.
Eubank said the storm is expected to bring gusty winds, heavy rain, and standing water on roadways. He said there is a potential for lightning and that residents should bring in their patio furniture as well as their garbage cans.
The Utah Department of Transportation has decided on Gondola Alternative B for Little Cottonwood Canyon, an alternative to traffic congestion in the canyon that hosts two world-class ski resorts. Josh Van Jura, the Project Manager for the Little Cottonwood EIS, joined us with initial reaction to the decision.
UDOT spokesman John Gleason joined KSL NewsRadio host Jeff Caplan and explained some of the science behind buckling roads, and how much more of this we can expect in Utah this summer. (At publication, southbound I-215 on the west belt, at 4700 South, was going to be closing at 4700 South for as long as 8 hours for road repair!)
On Friday the Supreme Court ruled in favor of a wedding website designer who had objected to creating a website for a gay couple. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas joined the program to offer initial analysis.
This week the Supreme Court ruled against the Navajo Nation over claims the federal government failed to assert the Tribe's desperate need for water access. Assistant Professor at the SJ Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah, Heather Tanana, who is also a member of the Navajo Nation told Utah's Morning News the ruling was disappointing.
A homeless camp, sponsored in part by the city, could soon come to those who need this service in Salt Lake City. Salt Lake City Council member Victoria Petro Utah's Noon News about the work to dedicate an encampment and why the city is supporting it.
Utah State Parks spokesman Devan Chavez joined Utah's Morning News host Tim Hughes to talk about some exciting news from the Great Salt Lake -- the water level is rising and more boats are returning to the water. Chavez also has tips for boaters and those who don't have a boat but want to experience the Great Salt Lake for themselves.
The judge in the case of Kouri Richins, a Kamas woman accused of killing her husband, has issued a partial gag order in the proceedings. Greg Skordas, a spokesman for the Richins family and a KSL Legal Analyst (though not speaking in that capacity) joined Utah's Morning News host Tim Hughes to discuss the family's reaction to the gag order.
New jobs numbers dropped on Friday morning, and the number was astonishing - employers added nearly 339,000 jobs in May, much more than analysts had predicted. Senior Economist for Zions Bank, Robert Spendlove, joined Utah's morning news to add perspective and context.
Sen. Todd Weiler, R-Woods Cross, joined Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News to discuss a sensitive materials law he sponsored that is now being used to remove the Bible from elementary and junior high schools in the Davis School District.
KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas offers insight into a recent decision by Davis County schools to remove the Bible from shelves in elementary and middle schools.
Why are the 100 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day, some of the most dangerous on Utah roads? Amanda Dickson spoke with Utah Highway Patrol Sgt. Cam Roden about this yearly trend, what's behind it, and what we can all do to make the roads safer during the summer.
The long trudge for travelers at Salt Lake City International Airport will soon be over! The beginning of the end was revealed today with the opening of Concourse A. Nancy Volmer, spokesperson for the Salt Lake City International Airport, joined Utah's Morning News to discuss what travelers can expect, and what is to come in the months ahead.
New York Rep. George Santos was taken into custody on Wednesday after the U.S. Justice Dept. unsealed federal charges against him. The 13-count indictment includes counts of wire fraud and money laundering, as well as theft of public funds and making materially false statements to the U.S. House of Representatives. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas joined Tim and Amanda to sort out the charges, and what happens next.
Ready for a new type of social media platform? Utah's Morning News spoke with ABC's technology reporter Mike Dobuski about Bluesky Social and why there's a wait list to check it out!
When will the Narrows be open for tourists? Does Zion National Park plan to implement entry reservations? Jonathan Schafer joined Utah's Morning News with an update on one of Utah's glorious national parks!
We spoke with the Draper Mayor Troy Walker for an update on the two homes that slid into a ravine this weekend. We asked what was new in the investigation, and what current nearby homeowners should expect.
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The director of forest service at Utah Avalanche Center Mark Staples spoke with Tim and Amanda about what they've learned from the Pole Canyon Avalanche last week.
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In the second of a two-part series, learn how Utah ballots are tabulated and audited to assure accuracy and election security.
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Headed into the midterm elections, Utah elections officials want to make sure you know just how safe and secure our electoral process is. In part one of our series, “Follow the Ballot,” KSL NewsRadio’s Lindsay Aerts will take you inside the life cycle of your ballot – from voter registration to ballot security. You’ll follow along as Lindsay finds out how elections officials prevent voter fraud and how they ensure no one can tamper with the ballots.
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More than 400 evacuees from Afghanistan have arrived in Utah since the Taliban take-over. The state is expecting that number to double by February. During the Trump administration, refugee resettlement in Utah slowed to a trickle, but now, with the new Afghan arrivals, it’s more like a flood. KSL’s Andrea Smardon reports Utahns are scrambling to meet their needs in a challenging situation.
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Utah has the "Greatest Snow on Earth," but are we ensuring its longevity for future generations to come? This KSL Podcasts In-depth features a two-episode series, hearing from various voices in the climate and ski communities to better understand the trends and concerns impacting the future of Utah's snow.
This episode features Executive Director of Save Our Canyons, Carl Fisher, Wasatch Backcountry Co-Founder, Brad Rutledge, and Snowbird Communications Director, Sarah Sherman. In these conversations, you will find discussion on trends and concerns affecting Utah’s winter seasons and how we recreate in the Wasatch Mountains. Topics include climate change, ski resort and population pressures, conservation challenges, and the Little Cottonwood Environmental Impact Study(EIS) on transportation planning.
If you would like to view the resources referenced in this episode, check out the links below.
Little Cottonwood EIS: https://littlecottonwoodeis.udot.utah.gov/#current-phase https://gondolaworks.com/
Carl Fisher: https://saveourcanyons.org/
Brad Rutledge: https://wasatchbackcountryalliance.org/
Sarah Sherman: https://www.instagram.com/p/CTVXGWZAaGx/ https://www.snowbird.com/play-forever/
Produced and hosted by Trent Sell
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Utah has the "Greatest Snow on Earth," but are we ensuring its longevity for future generations to come? This KSL Podcasts In-depth features a two-episode series, hearing from various voices in the climate and ski communities to better understand the trends and concerns affecting the future of Utah's snow.
This episode dives into why we have the “Greatest Snow on Earth,” Utah’s weather patterns, and how climate change is affecting our snow and winter seasons. It features Meteorologist Grant Weyman and Utah State University Climatologist, Dr. Robert Gillies.
If you would like to view the resources referenced in this episode, check out the links below.
Grant Weyman: https://www.weather.gov/slc/climatebook#
Dr. Robert Gillies: https://agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1029/2009GL037930 https://www.ipcc.ch/ https://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/
Produced & hosted by Trent Sell
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An elite cyclist from Farmington finished the half Ironman he vowed to complete in last month after he found out he had an aggressive and terminal form of ALS.
Kyle Brown has been diagnosed with Bulbar ALS, and he just completed the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in a time of 5:38:35.
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An elite cyclist from Farmington is dying from an aggressive, rare form of ALS and doctors have told him he only has 6 to 18 months to live, but that diagnosis isn't stopping him from living.
Utah cyclist diagnosed with aggressive ALS to compete in Iron Man World Championships
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"We're not just custodians, we're the community, we're the go-to person, this is my building and this is my job and I take pride in it."
Marcos Orozco started working for the Salt Lake City School District in 1980, and he's been there ever since. He's been a presence in the hallways and an example to the students throughout the district.
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You first met Sam Durst and Ryan Grassley in one of our earlier episodes of Heart of Utah. Tim Hughes had the opportunity to spend some time with this amazing duo helping them check off a bucket list item of certifying each of Utah's National Parks as "Wheelchair Accessible" with a very unique wheelchair built right here in Utah.
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Winsten Asif found his American Dream here in Utah. He moved here from Pakistan as a political refugee to help his family, and now after 7 years apart, he owns a restaurant, and has been reunited with his family.
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From Big Foot to Bison. Utah's State Parks have it all and instead of being hidden jewels, they're becoming crown jewels.
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Jazz fan and avid runner Bryant Heath put on his sneakers to show his dedication to the Utah Jazz team and the community around him.
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A group of high school students in American Fork is helping create and grow a new healing grove in Utah County. They hope it can be a place for people dealing with anxiety or stress to find peace through nature.
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This weekend marks the start of what feels to be the most anticipated summer ever! Last year as the world grappled in the grips of the uncertainties of the coronavirus global pandemic, people cancelled their summer travel plans and bunkered down for endless days at home. But now, with Memorial Day weekend so close and vaccinations available for most Americans; we are ready to gather up our loved ones, pack up the car, ditch the masks, and head out on the open road to explore some of our favourite vacation spots near and far!
In this special hosted by Jeff Caplan, presented by our title sponsor Bish’s RV (formerly Access RV), and destination sponsors SouthEast Idaho High Country, Bear Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau, Uintah County Travel & Tourism, and Box Elder County Tourism. We take a virtual road trip to easily accessible and family-friendly destinations that most Utahns would enjoy! Plus, Bish’s RV gives away an incredible family vacation including an RV Rental for 5-days and 500 miles and a $250 gift card for groceries to fill up the RV from “The Store” Fine Foods.
Featuring: General Manager of Bish’s RV Scott Jones, Birgitta Bright of SouthEast Idaho High Country, Mayor Mike Leonhardt of Garden City Utah at Bear Lake, Uintah County Travel & Tourism Director Lesha Coltharp, and Box Elder County Tourism Joan Hammer.
KSL Newsradio In-Depth Podcast; KSL NewsRadio’s team of reporters takes you inside the news with a depth and breadth of coverage and investigation no one else can bring you. Based out of Salt Lake City, Utah, KSL journalists cover local and national news. They are award-winning and well-respected in the journalism community.
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Callie Smith wasn't a believer in pickleball at first. But she gave it a shot, and now the Orem resident coaches others to instill a love of the game.
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Your kids should be playing video games. You heard that right: video games. It’s no longer just a pastime for people who love Mountain Dew and Doritos, and that’s something that the Provo High Esports team is letting everyone know.
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Amanda Dickson spoke with Chris Parker, the Director of the Division of Public Utilities in Utah, about the cyber attack on the Colonial Pipeline and why Utah is safe from this type of attack.
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BYU's student entrepreneur of the year has truly earned the title Lord of Maps by helping us find our place in the world with his hand-drawn maps.
More: Heart of Utah: BYU mapmaker draws our connection to home and each other
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A 10 year-old-girl in Iron County is proving you don’t have to be bigger or older to make a difference. She wanted to help a classmate with cancer and now could change the lives of two families.
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Despite some recent rainfall, weather experts say most of the Wasatch Front remains in the midst of a historic drought.
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USU Basketball Guard Brock Miller was introduced to the nation this spring during March Madness, his dedication on the court is matched by his efforts off the court to help other young people around the state feel more accepted and valued.
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Utahns are finding it harder and harder to live the American dream of homeownership. The states’ affordable housing crisis has frustrated first-time buyers and created ultra-competitive bidding wars for a diminishing inventory. In this town hall special host Jeff Caplan talks to experts across the state about the causes and concerns regarding Utah’s housing crisis. Presented by our sponsor Ivory Homes; Utah’s number one homebuilder.
Featuring: Clark Ivory CEO of Ivory Homes, realtor Natalie Stark at Summit Sotheby's International Realty, Dejan Eskic M.R.E.D. Senior research fellow at Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute University of Utah, KSL NewsRadio reporter Paul Nelson, Grant Whitaker outgoing President and CEO at Utah Housing Corporation, KSL NewsRadio reporter Dan Bammes, KSL NewsRadio reporter John Wojcik, Shane Stewart Certified Financial Planner® at DMBA, Dan Nackerman Executive Director at Housing Authority of Salt Lake City, and Chad Wagstaff Associate Broker at Century 21 Everest.
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A group of students from the Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind are preparing for a 70-mile boat race in a vessel they built themselves.
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Utah Rep. Paul Ray and the sponsor of the pandemic "endgame" bill passed through the legislature, responds to Salt Lake City Erin Mendenhall's decision to extend the mask mandate within city limits, despite a measure in the bill prohibiting the action.
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Salt Lake District Attorney Sim Gill joined Doug Wright with an update after his office filed more charges in the case of missing and murdered Kearns woman Conzuelo “Nicole” Solorio-Romero, 25 after police discovered her remains.
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A large part of Season 2 of The Chosen was filmed right here in Utah. A lot of the lessons they learned right here helped them pull of a biblical production in the middle of a pandemic, and keep everyone safe while doing it.
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Courtney Rich has become a cake baking sensation on social media, but besides sharing incredible recipes and cake decorating tips, through her journey, she discovered that baking cakes provided healing for the depression she'd experienced since the age of 19.
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Two Utah doctors who responded to the call of duty during the pandemic as members of the Navy Reserves are looking back on a year of COVID-19 in the United States.
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For 25 years, the Weber State University Storytelling Festival continues to help kids across northern Utah gain confidence and find their voices, even in the midst of a pandemic that forced the event to go virtual.
But putting the storytelling festival online means even more people can now discover these young performers.
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This year's theme for Black History Month is "The Black Family: Representation, Identity, and Diversity" and for many who have African Heritage, connecting with their roots can be incredibly difficult.
That was, and still is, the case for Thom Reed, he's the Chief Genealogical Officer for Family Search International, his family history has hit a brick wall in Alabama in 1870. After a trip to Africa with Family Search a few years ago, he struck out to figure out where his roots were on the continent.
Now, Family Search is part of a broad coalition of genealogical societies, academics and historians are working together to start the Reclaiming Our African Roots, or R.O.A.R, initiative.
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February is a great month to see bald eagles and other majestic birds in Utah and you and your family may get hooked into the fascinating bird world and Utah’s outdoors. KSL Newsradio’s Mary Richards has more in this week’s Heart of Utah.
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Mat and Savanna Shaw, a daddy-daughter singing duo from Kaysville are coming up on one year since their first video went viral, and there are showing no signs of slowing down any time soon.
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The second impeachment trial against President Trump is set to start on Tuesday, but before the debate about whether to convict the former president can begin, the Senate will argue whether the proceedings should be dismissed entirely.
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This is the first of our two-part series looking into the arguments for and against the second impeachment of President Donald Trump.
The second Senate impeachment trial against President Trump is set to start this week, and some political analysts believe it will be short, not even lasting a week. Senate Democrats say the former president’s speech in early January directly led to rioters storming the U.S. Capitol, and some political analysts in Utah believe there is a strong case to convict him.
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Disability or not, everyone wants to feel included." That's the message that lifelong friends Sam and Ryan are sharing with the world, and they're gaining a lot of traction on social media where they are sharing their wild adventures aboard an off-road wheelchair that's made right here in the Beehive State.
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As the Biden administration promises more shipments of COVID-19 vaccines, Utah health officials say they're already seeing their weekly supply increase.
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The journey is just beginning for a remarkable young woman from northern Utah -- almost six months to the day since a she was involved in a terrible accident. Sarah Frei is on the way to a new future as she helps advocate on Utah’s Capitol Hill.
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Less than a week after taking office, President Joe Biden has opened the door to again reviewing the boundaries for Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments. While Utah’s top politicians have banded together in opposition, local leaders in southern Utah are left wondering when the cycle of change will end.
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For years, Jessilynn Morton-Langehaug did not know what was wrong with her body. She couldn’t keep weight on, food made her feel horrible, and many symptoms made no sense. Eventually, the Herriman teacher received a diagnosis of Lyme Disease, and a doctor said she couldn't run because her body couldn't take it. She didn't listen, eventually running -- and winning -- ultramarathons. KSL NewsRadio's Mary Richards reports for Heart of Utah.
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As Utah lawmakers make their way back to the Utah Capitol for the 2021 legislative session, the biggest priorities legislators are tackling is the COVID-19 pandemic and the state's budget.
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This year, the University of Utah’s MLK Week focuses on the theme “Good Trouble,” honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by paying homage to the late Representative John Lewis.
Find out more and participate with us virtually each day this MLK week.
Produced by the University of Utah. Published with permission.
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Utah is known for its incredible ballroom dancers. After the pandemic struck right before the International DanceSport competition at BYU in March, and while ballroom hasn't made a full comeback, dancers hoping to put a safe foot forward to keep competing safely.
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With COVID-19 vaccination plans already being rolled-out in many parts of the world, doctors are trying to better educate the public on how the various immunizations work.
KSL NewsRadio's John Wojcik has the story.
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A surprise that came in the mail last week helped a Utah family face the four-year anniversary of their son’s death from cancer.
It starts with a trip to the beach. In 2016, the Tate family went to California to celebrate Hayes being in remission. He was around 14 months old and had been battling brain cancer for much of his young life.
Steve Tate said he promised the other five kids that when Hayes was better, they’d go to Disneyland. They stopped at Newport Beach, where Steve pushed his little boy in a swing.
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What is herd immunity? And how does the COVID-19 vaccine help us achieve it? We go in-depth in this third installment of ‘The Vaccines: Hope on the Horizon.’
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The Utah Department of Health is finalizing their COVID-19 vaccination plan, which will feature mass scale storage and distribution. As many wonder, rightfully so, about who will get the vaccines and when, it’s important to remember that some serious work behind the scenes was needed to even get "vaccine ready." KSL NewsRadio's John Wojcik reports.
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The Navajo Nation is one area that has truly been hard hit by the pandemic. And Utahns are finding ways to give and donate in unprecedented ways.
“I thought, I can do something, I want to help,” said Bud Frazier.
Frazier is a registered nurse who lives in Lehi but his grandparents live on the reservation. And one weekend he packed up his car with supplies and drove down to deliver them.
Now, that effort has grown into Navajo Strong, a non-profit charity set up to aid those most impacted on the Navajo Reservation.
Heart of Utah: Navajo Strong
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Are the Covid-19 vaccines safe? We’re getting closer to having an approved Covid-19 vaccine but can we trust that it’s safe to take? We went to the experts and asked. Here's what they said.
'Are the Covid-19 vaccines safe?’ is the second part of our four-part series, ‘The Vaccines: Hope on the Horizon.’ Each day, KSL will break down a different aspect of COVID-19 vaccine development and distribution. Listen to Utah’s Morning News at 7:45 a.m. and to Jeff Caplan’s Afternoon News at 4:45 p.m. every day this week for the latest.
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With COVID-19 cases continuing to surge in Utah, local hospitals and their staff are feeling the strain everyday. For those working in intensive care units, everyday is an adventure.
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Heart of Utah is a weekly segment highlighting all of the good news from around the state.
Two men say they will forever be friends after one saved the other’s life on a fishing trip in the High Uintas this year.
Bryan Lay and Benjamin Goodson are fishing buddies. This summer they wanted to try and see if they could catch an Artic Grayling in the high mountain lakes of the Uintas.
But after Benjamin suffered an allergic reaction, the fast actions of his friend, an off duty police officer Bryan saved his life.
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Thanksgiving during a pandemic will look a little different for all of us this year. But that’s especially true for those in assisted living centers, who may not be able to leave or bring loved ones in. Some facilities and families are finding unique ways to connect for the holiday.
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This week registered voters will start to get their mail-in ballots in Utah. And from now past election night, volunteer poll watchers are keeping an eye on the process. Here's what you need to know about what they do, and how they do it.
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Meet Stephanie Wood, the alto leader of the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, who says choir members are doing their best to stay in good singing shape in anticipation of the day when they get to practice and perform together again.
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It's National Suicide Prevention Week. KSL NewsRadio's Amanda Dickson sat down with Anna Lieber, Clinical Director at Salt Lake Behavioral Health Hospital to offer support, advice, and conversations around suicide.
Utah Crisis Line (1-800-273-8255, 24/7), Intermountain Healthcare Emotional Health Relief Hotline (1-833-442-2211, 10am-10pm 7/days)
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Mental health advocates are warning of the possible impact that limited social interaction and months of isolation can have on child development. Thankfully, they say parents can help their kids navigate all the uncertainty.
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Many universities around the state are set to re-open Monday with a mix of online and some in-person classes. At the University of Utah, their schedule will rotate between a hybrid and online-only format.
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Despite the blazing sun, there is a dark cloud hanging over the gathering. I think it is much like the general malaise much of feel us when the day is done and we're thinking, "What are we going to do tomorrow?"
KSL's Todd Fooks goes in-depth on the conversations some Utah families are having about if they're planning to send their kids back to the classroom in the COVID-19 era.
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Every fall, many brand-new teachers join the ranks in Utah’s classrooms. But this year, those first-time teachers, interns and student-teachers are beginning their careers in the era of COVID-19.
KSL's Mary Richards goes in-depth
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With school districts all over Utah still getting their plans in place for the fall, many educators are left “in limbo” wondering what their days will look like. In the Canyons School District, 98% of teachers responded to a survey by saying they intend to return to in-person teaching in the fall.
John Wojcik goes in-depth about how Utah teachers feel about Utah's back to school plans
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After citizens crowded into the Utah County Administration Building to voice their opinions on a proposed request for flexibility in the state’s school facemask mandate, county commissioner Tanner Ainge ended the meeting under 2 minutes saying that the gathering violated local health recommendations and was organized by fellow commissioner Bill Lee for political theater.
KSL NewsRadio has spoken to each one of the three county commissioners, you can hear their full interviews here.
MORE: Anti-mask crowd fills Utah County Commission meeting on mask mandate, meeting abruptly called off
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Alexander Falkner has been studying at the Utah Military Academy since the seventh grade and now he's graduating and heading out to the Marine Corps.
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Anxiety can be tough for anyone to go through, but it can be extra difficult when you are a girl in high school. Paige Kennedy knows firsthand - but she's graduating with a 3.9 GPA and getting ready to head to SUU. Her mom started a Facebook group called "Adopt A Senior", which helps people give gifts to the Class of 2020. The Kennedys have adopted a few graduates themselves, while Paige has also gotten gifts.
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Utah Food Bank Executive Director Ginette Bott says she predicts food insecurity in Utah will jump over 40% by the end of 2021. She joined Utah's Morning News to discuss how the food banks are doing now as they work to help people and stay healthy.
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Many teens are disappointed this year because they can't attend prom. But one family in East Millcreek held their own prom for their graduating senior which helped with the disappointment and to heal from a devastating tragedy.
KSL Newsradio's Kelli Pierce reports.
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Erin Estheimer has never missed a soccer game or even a team practice at Clearfield High School. She’s also got great grades and is going to Central Wyoming College on a full scholarship this fall, all while also helping set up the 'Adopt a Senior' program to take care of graduating seniors. It's incredibly impressive because she did all this while her mother was battling terminal cancer.
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There have been many paintings, drawings, sculptures and even stained glass windows done of the First Vision and each of them shows the way that artists and faithful have connected with Joseph Smith’s account of what happened to him in a grove of trees near his home 200 years ago.
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This Spring marks 200 years since Joseph Smith’s First Vision, where he says he saw God the Father and His son Jesus Christ appear to him in a grove of trees near his home.
That experience was the catalyst for forming The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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Some scholars believe March 26th could have been the day that 14-year-old Joseph Smith had his First Vision.
"Whether you believe it or not, it symbolizes man’s yearning to connect to heaven. There's something universal there," says church historian Spencer McBride.
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Reporter Kelli Pierce met with Casey who is from Payson, Utah and spoke with him about his difficult journey through drug addiction and the process of getting sober. It took him two trips to rehab and a period of homelessness before he got clean. But he got sober and is now working and living in transitional housing.
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The Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer for Intermountain Healthcare had spent a majority of the decade consumed by the minutiae of patient care. During that time, he realized that health care providers were operating in an imperfect system, but perhaps more troubling was the corporate and personal greed that was prohibiting any kind of solution.
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“How do you go from $4,000 to $10 bucks a month?”
This isn’t a rhetorical question, rather a personal statement of disbelief. All over Utah everyday people are paying thru the nose for prescription medication they need just to stay alive, but asking a few questions could save you thousands of dollars.
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Though the FDA has a big role to play in the reason that prescription drug prices in the United States is so high, they aren't the only ones to blame.
This is day 3 of A Costly Cure: Struggling with soaring prescription prices our look into the rising cost of prescription drugs.
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More than 75% of new drug patents for new drugs aren't new. They are old patents that the FDA allows drug makers to take over.
Once they get that monopoly, that's when economists say the lower-cost generics disappear and the price we pay at the pharmacy goes up.
This is day 2 of our look into the rising cost of prescription drugs.
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Life and death decisions are being made all over Utah by families who can't afford the skyrocketing price of prescription medication.
This is especially true for type-1 diabetics, as many have resorted to swapping excess supplies throughout the state.. or evening rationing what they have. KSL Newsradio's John Wojcik recently spent an entire afternoon on the road as he starts our week-long coverage, "A Costly Cure: Struggling with Soaring Prescription Prices.”
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Tuesday marks the one year anniversary of the murder of University of Utah track star Lauren McCluskey. Her parents say the milestone brings with it a sadness that doesn't go away but they are proud that her legacy is living on at campuses around the world.
Tim and Amanda spoke with Lauren's mother Jill McCluskey about how they are doing a year after losing their daugther.
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Abuse, threats, fear. It's all part of daily life for a Utah family trapped in the Middle East because of their Christian faith. KSL Newsradio’s Brianna Bodily begins our three part series: living your faith in fear with the story of a woman and her parents who found themselves trapped in Dubai.
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Utah Jazz ticket and apparel sales have been strong this season, but you can only partially credit the team's most recent winning streak. KSL Newsradio's Cleon Wall reports that one of the driving forces is NBA dunk champion Donovan Mitchell.
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Utah Jazz fans seem to be connecting with this seasons team more than many other teams of the past. And it seems to be much more than the team's recent winning streak or the new jerseys. KSL Newsradio's Cleon Wall reports it has a lot to do with rookie phenom Donovan Mitchell how has taken the state and NBA by storm.
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More teens in Utah are trying e-cigarettes, and there's concern that they will be more likely to take up regular smoking and get addicted. But the growing vaping industry says e-cigarettes are a way for adults to quit regular smoking. As e-cigarettes or vaping grows, the latest device your kids may be using to hide their smoking is called a Juul. It looks like a flash drive.
Since 2011, Utah youth use rates have tripled, despite the law prohibiting sales to minors.
The health department also says youth more likely to use e-cigarettes than any other tobacco product on the market.
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Utah lawmakers are working to regulate e-cigarettes industry in Utah, but the industry is growing rapidly, and fighting back. Different bills have tried to address e-cigarette labeling, regulation, ingredients, and access to minors. Some 40 Utahns recently experienced side effects after vaping what they thought was synthetic cannabinoid oil, but it wasn’t.
A new study from the National Academy of Sciences found e-liquids and the aerosol in the vape both contain toxins and can be carcinogenic, although lower than conventional cigarettes.
That same study also said e-cigarettes could lead adult smokers to quit regular cigarettes.
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The e-cigarette industry insists their products are not a gateway to regular tobacco. But scientists are finding otherwise. The National Academy of Sciences announced recently that vaping can be addictive and may lure teenagers to smoking.
And the University of Michigan found teens were 6 to 7 times more likely to pick up regular smoking a year later.
A main concern for Brittany Karzen at the Utah Department of Health, is that nicotine changes the teen brain and makes it more prone to addiction in the future, and risky behaviors.
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Some teens say they don’t think e-cigarettes are as bad as the real thing, and they think they look cool and taste good. In 2015, youth use of e-cigarettes in Utah was 10.5 percent. In 2017 it’s at 11.1 percent. Since 2011, Utah youth use rates have tripled, despite the law prohibiting sales to minors. The health department also says youth more likely to use e-cigarettes than any other tobacco product on the market.
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As e-cigarettes or vaping grows, the latest device your kids may be using to hide their smoking is called a Juul. It looks like a flash drive. The Truth Initiative says 25 percent of 15-24-year-old JUUL users do not identify their behavior as vaping, instead referring to it as “JUULing.” Health officials say many just think they are vaping flavored liquids. 37 percent of teen and young adult JUUL users are uncertain whether the product contains nicotine.
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President Russell M. Nelson has been announced as the 17th President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, after the death of President Thomas S. Monson. But who is President Nelson? KSL Newsradio's Marc Giauque introduces us to the LDS leader through the people who know him best.
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A look back at the life of LDS Church President Thomas S. Monson who passed away at the age of 90 and his love of scouting. Monson always proudly shared he was a friend to scouting. He encouraged many young men to pursue obtaining the Eagle Scout award. KSL Newsradio's Randall Jeppesen tells us the story.
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Longtime friends say, President Thomas S. Monson, who died Tuesday at age 90, had success in the corporate world that shaped him for success at the helm of a worldwide church.
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We're remembering the life of President Thomas S. Monson of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. President Monson had three children, eight grandchildren, and twelve great-grandchildren. He often spoke of his beloved wife, Frances. KSL Newsradio's Mary Richards has an in-depth look at President Monson's family life.
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President Thomas S. Monson, President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints died last night at the age of 90. The church says his family was by his side.
President Monson served as a senior leader in the church for more than five decades. There are many stories of his service, but that principle is the legacy he left behind for the church. KSL Newsradio's Marc Giauque has more.
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After the death of President Thomas S. Monson, leader of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, many LDS faithful are remembering their prophet's talent for humor and storytelling. He used funny stories to illustrate life lessons in talks at priesthood sessions and general conference meetings over the years. Mormons say President Monson laughed at himself as much as anyone else in his storytelling. KSL Newsradio's Becky Bruce reports.
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The war in Vietnam was one with concentric casualties, leaving more than 58,000 American soldiers dead, and scores more fighting personal battles even decades after they returned.
This week as President Trump visits Vietnam in an effort to strengthen relations between the two countries, in Washington DC, they’ll open up a new exhibit at the National Archives about the Vietnam War. And a group of veterans from Utah will be there. They’re part of Utah's Honor Flight program. Nearly 4 dozen veterans who served during the Vietnam War will be there. The Utah vets are part of an Honor Flight, a program set up to thank veterans for their service by, in part, flying them back to Washington DC to see the memorials on the mall.
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A recovering opioid addict, Casey, talks about how he became addicted to prescription pain pills and what ultimately led him into treatment and eventually recovery from that addiction.
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A recovering opioid addict, Rachel, talks about how she became addicted to prescription pain pills and what ultimately led her into treatment and eventually recovery from that addiction.
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Utah and the nation is grappling with an opioid addiction epidemic, one that President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have now declared a public health emergency. Two Utahns shared their stories of addiction, treatment and recovery with KSL Newsradio's Mary Richards. They told her the majority of addicts who use pain pills to get high are getting those drugs from a friend or family member - in many cases, handed over willingly.
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KSL Newsradio's Becky Bruce takes a look back at the life and legacy of Elder Robert D. Hales of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. A native of New York, the LDS apostle played baseball and served as a fighter pilot before his successful career in business and eventual calling to serve in the Mormon church.
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A man whose healthy, strong teen son died unexpectedly of altitude sickness is hoping to spread awareness about the illness -- and what the signs and symptoms are that might help someone else from falling victim. KSL Newsradio's Paul Nelson reports.
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A group of students is organizing at the University of Utah, in hopes of "shutting down" a controversial speaker who drew forceful protests at UC Berkeley. But the U supports the invite for former Breitbart editor Ben Shapiro, saying the way to support free speech is to allow more of it, not less, even if you find it disagreeable. Shapiro speaks at the invitation of Young Americans for Freedom, a student group. Another group, Students for a Democratic Society, is behind a planned protest that it tweeted it hoped would "shut down Ben Shapiro." First Amendment attorneys weighing in on the discussion say both the protesters and Shapiro have a right to be heard, so long as they do not become violent or threatening.
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Some inmates at the Utah State Prison are getting a new kind of direction, from Mack Wilberg, Conductor of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. He volunteers to work with prisoners in his free time, helping put together musical training for vocalists and other musicians including piano, strings and other instruments. KSL Newsradio's Paul Nelson reports.
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Summertime is great for travel, adventure, and all things outdoors. Still, with the added exposure to outside activities, there is more room for danger. To get ready for the 4th of July weekend, Doug Wright talks to the experts about how you can avoid getting in trouble over the Summer.
First on the docket is Salt Lake County Search and Rescue Commander Wayne Bassam. He talks to Doug about the effort behind quick water rescues and hiking mishaps. He and his team are the first call when somebody doesn't come back on time - he tells Doug what he wishes people would know before hitting the trails and waterways this weekend.
Doug Wright talks to Unified Fire PIO Eric Holmes and Cottonwood Heights Mayor Kelvyn Cullimore about what you can do over the 4th of July weekend to avoid starting your home or neighborhood on fire (hint: it involves being smart with fireworks). They also talk about the Brian Head fire and how easy it is for a simple blaze to get out of control.
After, Doug checks in with IHC Emergency Medicine Physician Dr. Adam Balls about the most common types of injuries he sees in the ER over the summer and which ones are most easily avoided.
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The battle over President Donald Trump's travel ban continues in court. Meanwhile a Utah family is watching closely worried the decision could mean years before they reunite with families in Iran. KSL Newsradio's Brianna Bodily tells the story of this family who became United States citizens after escaping Iran. They went through an intense process in Turkey and other places to get processed to come as refugee to the U.S.
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Sailing, soccer, or science more kids are spending their summers learning and more of those summer camps now involve STEM subjects. Children around the state are attending science, technology, engineering, and math camps all summer long. KSL Newsradio's Mary Richards tells stories of all these kids and the activities they learn in these camps such as building robots and much more.
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Former FBI Director James Comey appeared before the Senate Intelligence Committee to field questions about President Trump. Comey sat down with the newly elected President and kept notes on all the interactions. He forced a leak to get the notes out there and he said he did it as a protection to him. He testified from everything as to why he was fired, the Russia and election meddling, Michael Flynn, and much more. You can catch the whole exchange in this KSL In-Depth coverage.
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This is one of many stories of loss in World War II, but this one didn't happen in Europe or even in the Pacific. This one happened in the so-called middle desert in Wayne County Utah. The crew of a bomber died in a plane crash in a remote area. Local ranchers found the wreckage almost three months later. This weekend there will be a monument honoring them. KSL Newsradio's Marc Giaque tells us the story.
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