KSL News Daily

Utah’s Betting Battle, Teens and Energy Drinks, and an AI-Designed Eye Implant

Utah is taking on Kalshi, and federal regulators are pushing back. As the state pursues criminal charges against the prediction market, the Commodity Futures Trading Comm

Utah Couple Stranded in Eastern Europe for Three Years Appeals to Lawmakers for Help

A Utah couple says shifting immigration policies have left them stranded in Eastern Europe for three years. Maria Shilaos takes a closer look at their efforts to return h

Rising Need, Shrinking Resources—and the Power of a Thank-You

As high prices strain Utah households, organizations serving low-income residents are struggling to keep up. Maria Shilaos explores funding shortages forcing Community Ac

Nancy Baird’s Disappearance: A New Accuser Shares Her Story

Cold podcast host Dave Cawley joins Maria Shilaos to share Gorgi Rigby’s allegations against former East Layton police officer Tom Jackson, a person of interest in Nancy

Federal Election Monitors Head to Utah—and PAC Ad Spending

Federal election monitors are coming to Utah—but what will their presence mean for voters? Maria Shilaos explores the move with Utah Republican Party Chair Robert Axson,

Utah County’s Data Center Debate—and a Hogwarts Halloween

Utah County Commissioner Amelia Powers Gardner joins Maria Shilaos to discuss new guidelines for data center applicants and a protester’s arrest following a heated planni

Utah AG Takes on Kalshi—and a Million-Dollar Treasure Hunt

Utah Attorney General Derek Brown joins Maria Shilaos to explain his lawsuit seeking to stop online betting platform Kalshi from operating in Utah. Plus, more Utah vote

Utah’s Resilient Economy: Inflation, Priorities and Greek Heritage

Utah’s economy remains resilient, but inflation is squeezing household budgets. Utah Chamber President Derek Miller joins Maria Shilaos to break down the latest economic

Google’s Geothermal Plans in Utah—and Turkeys Take Over Liberty Park

A massive geothermal project in southwest Utah could power a new Google data center. Deseret.com’s Leah Bowers joins Maria Shilaos to explore Google’s agreement with Ferv

Faith Leaders Gather in Utah for G20 Interfaith Forum; BYU Hosts College GameDay

World faith leaders gather in Salt Lake City for Utah’s first G20 Interfaith Forum. KSL Religion Specialist Carole Mikita explores the gathering and the global challenges

A Community Ski Resort for Utah? One Man’s Plan to Make Skiing Affordable

As the Wasatch gets its first measurable snow of the season, one Utah man hopes to make skiing more affordable by creating a community ski resort. Plus, plans for downtow

Utah Ballots Are on the Way: Know the Voting Changes Before You Vote

Ballots are heading to mailboxes across Utah. Maria Shilaos and Inside Sources Producer Andy Cupp break down recent changes to voter registration and casting your ballot

Utah’s Spam-Call Surge: What Can You Do?

Tired of unwanted calls? Utah’s spam-call complaints jumped 36% in 2025. KSL Investigative Reporter Matt Gephardt joins Maria Shilaos to explain the surge and what you ca

Privacy Concerns Fuel Push to Remove Flock Cameras From Utah Highways

  Could public opposition prompt UDOT to end its agreement with Flock Safety? Utah Civic Compact’s Clark Dice joins host Maria Shilaos to discuss the group’s privacy conc

Federal Disaster Relief Opens Door to Recovery in Beaver and Piute Counties

A major disaster declaration will allow Beaver and Piute counties to apply for federal funding to help cover flood damage tied to the Cottonwood Fire burn scar. Maria Shi

Utah’s Water Infrastructure: Do Taxpayers Have the Full Picture?

Does Utah need a significant tax increase to fund its water infrastructure? Investigative reporter Daniella Rivera and Utah Rivers Council’s Zach Frankel join the show to

Project Beehive: Nuclear Heat Concerns and Utah’s AI Push

A proposal for 456 small nuclear reactors and data centers near Price is raising questions about how much heat the massive facility would generate. KSL reporter Mike Ande

A Car Rental Scam and the Passwords Putting You at Risk

KSL Investigator Matt Gephardt shares one woman’s experience with a car rental scam and explains why millions of people’s passwords remain easy targets for hackers. Plus,

A Push for Statewide Standards in Utah Domestic Violence Investigations

More than 4,000 cases of intimate partner violence are reported in Salt Lake County each year. On today's show, KSL Newsradio's Eric Cabrera joins Maria Shilaos to explor

Botched Tennessee Execution Renews Death Penalty Debate: Where Utah Stands

Botched Tennessee Execution Renews Death Penalty Debate: Where Utah Stands A botched lethal injection in Tennessee is renewing questions about the death penalty and the