Podcasts by KSL Newsradio In-Depth

The 2034 Olympics, and the Little Cottonwood Gondola from 2023-11-30T01:24:30

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 aske...

KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas on Chad Daybell, and the death penalty from 2023-11-30T01:15:12

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. KS...

Another Olympic Games, and Utah Air Quality from 2023-11-30T00:34:41

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...

Director of Demographic Research, Mallory Bateman, Kem C. Gardner Policy Inst. from 2023-11-28T00:20:23

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 j...

Car shows: Uncool cars are becoming cool from 2023-10-21T01:07:13

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 ...

Utah Taxpayer's Association on potential Weber County property tax hike from 2023-10-20T23:31:54

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,...

Handcuffs and textbooks: A maximum security college degree from 2023-10-18T00:04:26

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, he...

NASA Ambassador Patrick Wiggins, on the Annular Eclipse from 2023-10-13T22:30:55

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 ca...

Saying goodbye to Hogle Zoo's Christie and Zuri from 2023-09-22T19:49:52

Utah Hogle Zoo'sHeather Barnum joined host Maria Shilaos to talk about the party the zoo is throwing for Christie and Zuri, the mother and daughter Africa...

Sen. Mitt Romney will not run for reelection, what's next? from 2023-09-13T18:46:15

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.

Intermountain orthopedic weighs in on Rodger's injury from 2023-09-12T23:42:20

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 m...

Estee Hunt, Bear River Health Department, on E.coli outbreak from 2023-08-29T21:40:21

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 th...

Executive Director of Utah Dine Bikeyah, Woody Lee, on monument ruling from 2023-08-12T03:27:39

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 Stair...

Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance on judge's monuments ruling from 2023-08-12T01:18:48

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 t...

KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas on Bears Ears lawsuit from 2023-08-11T21:30:55

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 lar...

Dave and Dujanovic: UDOT chooses the Gondola for Little Cottonwood Canyon from 2023-07-12T16:25:05

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...

Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News: UDOT on buckling roads from 2023-07-12T00:48:03

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 public...

Utah's Morning News: KSL Legal Analyst on Court's religious freedom decision from 2023-06-30T14:31:34

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 initi...

Utah's Morning News: Supreme Court ruling on Navajo Nation water rights from 2023-06-23T21:26:35

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...

Utah's Noon News: SLC Council member Victoria Petro on homeless encampment from 2023-06-14T22:01:27

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 PetroListen

Utah's Morning News: 100 deadliest days from 2023-05-26T13:50:01

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 be...

Utah's Morning News: Concourse A at SLC Int'l Airport from 2023-05-16T15:19:18

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 f...

Utah's Morning News: KSL Legal Analyst on charges against Rep. George Santos from 2023-05-10T16:28:58

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...

Utah's Morning News: Draper Mayor Troy K. Walker from 2023-04-24T14:16:10

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 sho...

Utah's Morning News: ABC's Royal Oakes, what's next for Trump? from 2023-03-31T14:14:10

Royal answers all of our legal questions -- which are innumerable. Now that he is charged, will Donald Trump be publicly arrested? Will there be a trial? What makes a grand jury indictment diffe...

Gov. Spencer Cox on signing social media bills from 2023-03-24T00:19:46

Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News interviewed Utah Gov. Spencer Cox hours after the governor signed multiple social media bills into law. Jeff had questions about constitutionality, how the social me...

Utah's Morning News: Local economist on Utah bank safety from 2023-03-13T15:06:36

Zions Bank Senior Economist Robert Spendlove spoke with Amanda Dickson about the two regional banks closing over the weekend, and whether the closures of SVP and Signature Bank could have any im...

Utah's Noon News - Huntsman Mental Health 2022 Report from 2023-02-24T23:33:23

Huntsman Mental Health Institute Community Crisis Leader Rachel Lucynsk joins Utah's Noon News to discuss findings from the Institute's latest study.

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House Speaker Brad Wilson, Jan. 25, 2023 from 2023-01-25T15:19:42

Utah's Morning News host Tim Hughes speaks with House Speaker Brad Wilson, R-Kaysville, for an update on legislative activities, including how bills on education and transgender-related issues. ...

Follow the Ballot: Part 2 from 2022-02-26T00:23:22

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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Follow the Ballot: Part 1 from 2022-02-24T15:05

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,&rdqu...

Afghan Refugee Reality from 2021-12-14T20:19:58

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 reset...

ALS Ironman Pt. 2 | Heart of Utah from 2021-09-27T12:58

An elite cyclist from Farmington finished the half IronmanListen

Heart of Utah | The ALS Ironman from 2021-08-25T16:16:30

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 livin...

Heart of Utah: Marcos Orozco's 40+ years in the Salt Lake City School District from 2021-08-12T13:33:38

"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 Secret of Sam | Heart of Utah from 2021-07-16T16:57:06

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...

"This is a land of opportunity"| Heart of Utah from 2021-06-25T21:59

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 reunite...

Utah's Crown Jewels: State Parks from 2021-06-18T16:10:05

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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Heart of Utah: Jazz fan and runner shows off how much we all have in common from 2021-06-11T19:40:20

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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Heart of Utah: Peace at the healing grove from 2021-05-28T13:06

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 peac...

Take a Vacation with Bish’s RV: On the road (trip) again! from 2021-05-27T19:35

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 pan...

Heart of Utah: Orem pickleball champ from 2021-05-20T23:21:25

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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Computers and connections: The Provo High Esports team | Heart of Utah from 2021-05-14T18:20:07

 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 tha...

Utah is protected against Colonial Pipeline cyber attack from 2021-05-13T02:46:31

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.&n...

Briley's Rattlers | Heart of Utah from 2021-04-30T14:01:34

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 fam...

Wild Weather: Utah in the midst of an'exceptional'drought from 2021-04-27T13:30:16

Despite some recent rainfall, weather experts say most of the Wasatch Front remains in the midst of a historic drought. 

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Bald is beautiful: USU's Brock Miller helping kids with alopecia find their worth | Heart of Utah from 2021-04-23T15:10

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 ar...

Priced Out: Finding an affordable home in Utah from 2021-04-17T00:49:19

Utahns are finding it harder and harder to live the American dream of homeownership. The states...

Heart of Utah: Students from Utah's school for the deaf and blind preparing for a 70 mile boat race from 2021-04-14T17:40:29

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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The Chosen Season 2 | Heart of Utah from 2021-03-31T15:31:25

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...

Cake by Courtney | Heart of Utah from 2021-03-24T16:08:27

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 ...

"Everyone can do something."| Heart of Utah from 2021-03-10T17:21

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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Reclaiming our African Roots | Heart of Utah from 2021-02-24T15:11:25

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 diffi...

Heart of Utah | The Eagles from 2021-02-17T16:41:12

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 Ne...

Heart of Utah | Mat and Savanna Shaw from 2021-02-10T15:16:54

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. ...

President Donald Trump The First 100 Days - Day 22 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We are seeing one Trump tool of diplomacy no one bothered to consider. Prime Minister of Japan was at the White House today to try and build unity between the two countries. President Trump evident...

The Synthetic Opioid Crisis: Ease of purchasing online. from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

KSL Newsradio's Peter Samore tells the story of two Park City teenagers who purchased the drug known as pink. They only took in a small amount, but it was enough to take their lives. One of the tee...

The Synthetic Opioid Crisis Day 4 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We continue the in-depth look into the fentanyl crisis plaguing Utah and the United States. ABC's Senior Justice Correspondent Pierre Thomas  tells a story of a woman seeking a stronger high than h...

Utah Chief Medical Examiner on Synthetic Opioid Crisis from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Utah Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Erik Christensen joins the Doug Wright show to discuss the opioid epidemic in the state. Christensen says this is the biggest category of death that they deal with i...

The Synthetic Opioid Crisis - Salt Lake County from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Salt Lake County Sheriff Jim Winder joins the Doug Wright Show to discuss the opioid epidemic in his county. He says substance abuse is the number one issue they deal with all the time. DEA Assista...

Synthetic Opioid Crisis - Carbon County from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Carbon County Sheriff Jeff Wood joins the Doug Wright Show to discuss opioid abuse. He says most of the things they see is prescription abuse and heroin. Wood even points out that when it comes to ...

The Synthetic Opioid Crisis Day 3 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this episode ABC's Senior Justice Correspondent Pierre Thomas takes us to New England. He speaks with a DEA officer about how fentanyl is more like a weapon of war because how many lives it is t...

The Synthetic Opioid Crisis Day 2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We continue the coverage of the fentanyl crisis in Utah and in the United States. It is 100 times more powerful than morphine. ABC's Senior Justice Correspondent Pierre Thomas tells about how it ha...

President Donald Trump First 100 Days - Day 19 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

President Donald Trump saw his Education Secretary, Betsy Devos, squeak in a confirmation after Vice President Mike Pence cast the deciding vote. It is the first time a secretary nomination needed ...

President Donald Trump First 100 Days - Day 18 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Super Bowl may have distracted you from this, but lawyers for 97 companies were going to court in an effort to stop the travel ban. Microsoft, Apple, and other tech companies were among them. T...

The Synthetic Opioid Crisis Day 1 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

ABC's Senior Justice Correspondent Pierre Thomas gives us an in-depth look at the opioid called fentanyl. He went along with DEA agents for a drug raid in Texas. He explains that America really doe...

President Donald Trump First 100 Days - Day 15 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The President is headed to Mar-a-lago for a weekend trip. Some have pointed out that President Trump makes his most head scratching decisions over the weekend.  This means it will be hard to tell i...

President Donald Trump First 100 Days - Day 14 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

President met with religious leaders that he will straighten out the problems in the world. They are lobbying Donald Trump to end the tax law that prohibits churches from involvement in politics.

President Donald Trump First 100 Days - Day 13 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

President Trump officially nominated Neil Gorsuch for the Supreme Court. Trump boasts Gorsuch's qualifications amidst criticism of the pick. This may show Justice Kennedy that Trump may pick qualif...

President Donald Trump First 100 Days - Day 12 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Protesting taken place on the Senate floor as Democrats refuse to show up to approve nominations including the Secretary of the Treasury. Senator Mitch McConnell and White House spokesperson expres...

President Donald Trump First 100 Days - Day 11 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The world debates the travel ban, President Trump met with small business owners. It is a 2 for 1 executive order meaning for every small business regulation that any federal agency wants to put on...

President Donald Trump First 100 Days - Day 8 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

President Trump release a statement on his upcoming phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump says there is nothing special about the phone call. The two have never met face to face a...

Strong like Sarah from 2021-01-26T19:55

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...

Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments from 2021-01-25T15:15

Less than a week after taking office, President Joe Biden has opened the door toagain ...

Heart of Utah: Herriman teacher refuses to quit after diagnosis from 2021-01-20T14:52:29

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 ...

A look into Utah's 2021 legislative session from 2021-01-19T16:04:29

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. ...

Good Trouble - an MLK Day tribute from 2021-01-18T03:05:28

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 ...

Heart of Utah: Ballroom dancers finding safe ways to compete from 2020-12-16T17:18:40

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...

On the frontlines: Doctors, nurses remain busy at Salt Lake ICUs from 2020-11-25T15:05

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.  See omnystud...

Heart of Utah: Logan police officer saves friend’s life on fishing trip from 2020-11-25T15:05

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 fi...

Thanksgiving in Assisted Living from 2020-11-24T15:20:46

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 one...

Poll Watchers in the 2020 Election from 2020-10-12T17:09:34

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 kno...

Tabernacle Choir members miss singing together from 2020-10-02T15:52

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 ...

Suicide Prevention Special with Salt Lake Behavioral Health Hospital from 2020-09-10T21:26

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 conversation...

How can parents help kids navigate continued uncertainty? from 2020-09-10T16:34:35

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 na...

Back to School: Utah's Universities from 2020-08-24T13:14

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 ...

An alternative to school: What happened when we got some families together to try and figure something else out from 2020-07-28T13:11

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 t...

First-year teachers: Starting school in a pandemic from 2020-07-27T16:11:33

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. ...

In or Out? Utah teachers react to fall school plans from 2020-07-21T12:57

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%...

Utah County Commissioners on public mask meeting from 2020-07-16T15:57:10

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 ...

Class of 2020: Going into the Marines to help people from 2020-05-15T13:50:42

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.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

Honoring the Class of 2020: Overcoming Anxiety from 2020-05-14T20:45

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 read...

Food insecurity in Utah from 2020-05-14T12:06:17

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 doin...

Healing Prom from 2020-05-13T12:24:15

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 h...

The Class of 2020: Helping others while going through challenges from 2020-05-12T13:56

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,...

How art connects people to Joseph Smith’s First Vision from 2020-04-03T16:29

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 Smit...

The impact of Joseph Smith's First Vision from 2020-04-02T16:15:49

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...

Did Joseph Smith's First Vision happen today? from 2020-03-26T15:02

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. Th...

Stories from the Streets: Getting Sober and Getting a Job from 2020-01-30T12:53

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 ...

Soaring drug prices spark legislative debate and action by Utah non-profit from 2020-01-10T17:10

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 hea...

Don't go into debt for your drugs: Price cuts available for prescriptions from 2020-01-09T18:55

“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 prescriptio...

Plenty of blame to go around on high drug prices from 2020-01-08T13:26

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 w...

How the FDA is raising the price you pay at the pharmacy counter from 2020-01-07T14:34

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-cos...

A Costly Cure: Struggling with Soaring Prescription Prices from 2020-01-06T17:04:27

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 res...

The Case of Lauren McCluskey: One Year Later from 2019-10-22T15:17:14

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 prou...

Living Faith In Fear: the story of a Utah family trapped in Dubai from 2018-03-01T03:46:29

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...

Donovan Difference - Part 2 from 2018-02-24T02:36:46

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...

The Donovan Difference - Part 1 from 2018-02-23T02:19:25

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 News...

Special series: Vaping in Utah from 2018-02-10T02:49:55

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 wa...

Vaping series part four: Industry from 2018-02-09T01:56:08

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,...

Vaping series part three: gateway from 2018-02-08T01:49:37

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 a...

Vaping series part two: teen rates from 2018-02-07T03:58:18

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...

The newest trend in vaping from 2018-02-06T03:06:03

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...

President Russell M. Nelson called to lead LDS church from 2018-01-16T19:21:03

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? ...

LDS President Thomas S. Monson's love of Scouting from 2018-01-04T01:39:56

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 m...

Late LDS Church president recalled for business acumen from 2018-01-04T01:35:54

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.  See omnystudio.com/...

LDS President Monson's Family Life from 2018-01-04T01:33:59

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...

LDS Church President remembered for legacy of service from 2018-01-04T01:25:20

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 ...

Mormons remember President Monson's gift of humor from 2018-01-03T21:43:27

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 use...

Honor Flight of Vietnam vets from Utah take part in National Archives event from 2017-11-10T01:52:42

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 Pre...

Interview with a Recovering Addict, Part 2 from 2017-10-26T19:11:51

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.  See omnyst...

Interview with a Recovering Addict from 2017-10-26T19:09:36

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.  See omny...

Recovering addicts talk opioids, treatment from 2017-10-26T19:06:44

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...

Remembering Elder Robert D. Hales from 2017-10-03T21:41:29

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 na...

Grieving father spreads awareness of altitude sickness from 2017-09-28T14:00

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 ...

Who Is Ben Shapiro? from 2017-09-27T14:00

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 ...

Music helps inmates find peace from 2017-07-06T18:00

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, helpin...

Summer Safety in Utah from 2017-06-29T16:00

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, Do...

Immigration hold up from 2017-06-22T16:00

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. ...

Summer Tech Camp from 2017-06-15T23:00

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, engi...

James Comey Testfies from 2017-06-08T16:00

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...

World War II Crew Remembered from 2017-05-26T16:00

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 ...

Swift Water Rescue in Utah from 2017-05-25T16:00

Rivers across the west are high and fast. This spring people in Utah have lost their lives in places like the Ogden River, Parleys Creek, and the Blackfork River. Sometimes the best advice is just ...

Refugee Moms in Utah from 2017-05-24T16:00

A group of moms at Highland High School wanted to volunteer their time. They were surprised at the request of where help is needed. This assignment was to help the growing number of refugee and imm...

Utah Jazz and the LA Lakers 1988 Playoffs from 2017-05-05T16:00

The Utah Jazz are facing quite possibly the best team in basketball. There has even been talk of the Golden State Warriors being one of the greatest teams ever. The 1988 Jazz squad also had an uphi...

Utah Jazz's PA Voice from 2017-04-28T23:30

It's been 20 years since the Utah Jazz last made the NBA Finals falling at the hands of Michael Jordan's Chicago Bulls. KSL Newsradio's Cleon Wall tells us of one long-time Jazz employee who hopes ...

Utah Jazz in the NBA Playoffs from 2017-04-14T23:00

Utah Jazz fans have waited five long years for the team to get back into the thick of the NBA Playoffs. There are a few players left on this team though that was part of the 2012 Jazz playoff team....

Plastic Utah Part Two from 2017-04-14T12:00

KSL Newsradio's Brianna Bodily continues the discussion of the high number of plastic surgeons in Utah. She goes in-depth the pressure women feel to go under the knife and the social pain which for...

Plastic Utah Part 1 from 2017-04-13T22:00

Utah is consistently among the top states for the number of plastic surgeons per capita in the nation. KSL Newsradio's Brianna Bodily with both patients and surgeons to ask the questions why are wo...

Road to Understanding - Salt Lake City's West Side from 2017-03-31T16:00

This part of the state has the Salt Lake International airport, the fair park, two freeways, and the intermodal hub. This part also has plenty of homes though such as neighborhoods like Rose Park. ...

Road to Understanding - Cache County from 2017-03-30T22:00

Cache County has been booming as technology increases to enhance agriculture. This brings its own set of issues however that the county has to still deal with. Robots and farming is quite amazing, ...

Road to Understanding - Box Elder County from 2017-03-29T16:00

Box Elder County businesses have been going strong over the recent years. This has brought some growth from the south and the east. This has created some underlying challenges. Developers are tryin...

Road to Understanding - Tooele County from 2017-03-28T16:00

It is the second largest county in Utah with one area so remote that people who work there say you can see the curvature of the earth. Tooele County is rich in its mining, agriculture, and military...

Road to Understanding Uintah County from 2017-03-27T22:00

If you are a consumer you love it when the price of oil goes down. It makes the gas bill lower to pay. However, when you are in an oil town, low prices can bring rough economic times. One area it h...

Road to Understanding San Juan County from 2017-03-24T22:00

KSL Newsradio's Marc Giauque breaks down San Juan County and what they need to succeed. It has gotten a lot of national attention because of Bears Ears recently. There are other issues facing the c...

Road to Understanding - Emery County from 2017-03-23T22:00

Emery County has been one of the main producers of coals and mining over the many years in Utah. Places like Castle Dale mines have been the lifeblood of the community. Things are not like they use...

Road to Understanding - St. George from 2017-03-22T17:00

When you think of St. George, you probably think of Tuacahn, warm weather, or even retirees. However, you may not know it is one of the fastest growing areas in Utah including the number of jobs. T...

Road to Understanding Piute County from 2017-03-21T17:00

It may be small, but people who live in Piute county love it and want to keep a hold of it. This requires some discussion on how to help future generations earn a living there. This place is small ...

Road to Understanding TV Special from 2017-03-21T00:00

KSL Newsradio's Doug Wright and KSL 5 TV's Deanie Wimmer and Dave McCann traveled down to Fillmore, UT to host the beginning of the Road to Understanding. Government officials and others from all o...

Road to Understanding Day 1 from 2017-03-20T17:00

KSL Newsradio, KSL 5 TV, and KSL.com have come together to try and get some perspective of all areas in the state of Utah. We begin our Road to Understanding as we capture the struggles and success...

Making Utah law from 2017-03-10T06:00

Drew Steele heads up to the Utah State Capitol for the evening on the last night of the legislative session. He speaks with representatives and senators about issues and new laws regarding the stat...

Homeless at East High School from 2017-03-08T18:57:45

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President Donald Trump First 100 Days - Day 41 from 2017-03-01T23:00

Polls show the President's speech was a success. The majority say Trump seemed presidential. 57% of those watching had a positive reaction. Vice President Mike Pence went all over television to che...

President Donald Trump First 100 Days - Day 40 from 2017-02-28T23:00

The President took aim at the House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi. Yesterday she said President Trump was making America sicker. Trump responded with saying the Democratic party seems to be disappea...

President Donald Trump First 100 Days - Day 39 from 2017-02-27T23:00

Ahead of tomorrow night's speech to Congress, the White House gave us a glimpse of the Trump administration's budget. He plans to increase defense spending and that includes Homeland Security. He d...

President Donald Trump First 100 Days - Day 36 from 2017-02-24T23:00

We learned what the word gaggle means at the White House. Spokesperson Sean Spicer said he would hold a gaggle in his office. Certain news organizations were not allowed in, but many conservative g...

President Donald Trump First 100 Days - Day 35 from 2017-02-23T23:00

President talks about deportation. He spoke to a group of manufacturers today. Trump says his administration is using the military to get rid of bad people out of this country. The White House said...

President Donald Trump First 100 Days - Day 34 from 2017-02-22T23:00

Kellyanne Conway seems to have just disappeared. She says it is because she was working on other things, but President Trump's most visible spokeswoman hasn't made a TV appearance in a while. Some ...

President Donald Trump First 100 Days - Day 33 from 2017-02-21T23:00

President Trump made headlines early denouncing antisemitism and wrestling with immigration. The administration's new EPA Chief made his first speech today. Scott Pruitt said he will be pro energy ...

President Donald Trump First 100 Days - Day 32 from 2017-02-20T23:00

Today is President's Day and President Trump has chosen his next security adviser. Lieutenant General H.R. McMaster is the pick and he has served in Afghanistan and Iraq. He has an outside the box ...

President Donald Trump First 100 Days - Day 27 from 2017-02-15T23:00

This was not the most enjoyable of days for President Trump. Choice for Labor Secretary withdrew his nomination and other things went south for the President's cabinet. Michael Flynn also saw his s...

President Donald Trump First 100 Days - Day 26 from 2017-02-14T23:00

President Trump's plans for border patrol has seen a wall of its own. House conservatives are stonewalling the President. They are saying the federal government will have to take the price of it fr...

President Donald Trump First 100 Days - Day 25 from 2017-02-13T23:00

President Trump with Canada's Prime Minister today. They discussed about what they had in common. They said they will remain open to free trade, but there are differences between the two leaders. O...

The Synthetic Opioid Crisis Day 5 from 2017-02-10T23:30

ABC's Senior Justice Correspondent Pierre Thomas gives us one final look into the fentanyl crisis in the United States. He tells stories of former users who are trying to get clean from the drug. T...