KSL's Inside Sources

Today, KSL learned that the group behind the controversial data center in Box Elder County has pulled their water rights application. It doesn't mean that the project is actually canceled though. KSL NewsRadio's Heather Peterson joins Inside Sources in the studio to explain the latest developments and what the Utah Division of Water Rights is saying. Greg and Holly also discuss the Governor's ongoing trip back east, as he tries to bring more business and technology to the Beehive State.

Women and community members are coming together this week to build four homes in Tooele County. It's part of the annual "Women Build" event by the local chapter of Habitat for Humanity. And in fact... it's actually the 50th anniversary of Habitat for Humanity! Chelsi Chant, Director of Marketing and Development at Habitat for Humanity Greater Salt Lake Area joins Inside Sources to talk about the work going on here in Utah.

Evidence over the past several decades shows that when women do better, society does better. But are we helping women to be successful... or are we adding more pressure to certain groups of women? This segment, Holly and Greg talk about working moms -- the ones who get up early and take care of the kids, just to go to work and take care of the adult children. Is society actually helping them so they can be most successful? Dr. Susan Madsen, founder and director of the Utah Women & Leadership Project shares her insights.

It probably feels like the never-ending story: congressional map redistricting. Things may have settled down here in Utah... for now, at least. But across the country, the recent ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court and primary wins for Trump-backed Republican candidates have many states looking to redo their maps. With just a few months to go, we're back to redrawing maps and pushing pause on primary elections.

A new depression therapy focuses on finding joy, not just eliminating sadness. And at Utah State University, a program aims to improve youth mental health by getting kid outside under the night sky. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Inside Sources takes a look at some new treatments to help mental health. State Representative Steve Eliason also joins the program to share insights into youth suicide risks, and what parents can best do to help their children if they struggle with depression.

The Utah Judicial Commission will now launch an investigation into a leak regarding another investigation into state Supreme Court justice Diana Hagen over allegations of misconduct. This new investigation comes after their previous internal investigation was somehow leaked to the Utah State Legislature and then to the media. Greg breaks it down for listeners.

Among the many laws that just went into effect here in Utah is the law changing voter information privacy. Thanks to Senate Bill 153, only certain eligible voters can ask that certain personal information be withheld. But to do that, the voter had to request an "at-risk" designation… by yesterday. Weber County Clerk-Auditor Ricky Hatch joins to explain the changes and what to do it you missed the deadline.

Lieutenant Governor Diedre Henderson is reaffirming her belief that Utah's elections are secure. She sat down exclusively with KSL to share her thoughts on the continued questioning and attacking of our elections system. Greg and Holly hear her comments and share their own takes on the process. They also broaden out the conversation to discuss the balance between trust and distrust when it comes to the government.

• Trump-backed candidates excel in Midwestern Republican primaries
• Claims of paid protestors at recent Box Elder County Commission meeting
• Senate GOP proposes $1 Billion in taxpayer money go to new White House ballroom
• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints asks members to study the Constitution
• New mobile mental health unit launches
• Breaking down the different kinds of mortgage rates
• New tech education campus coming to Weber School District
• Is YouTube taking over the American classroom?
• Celebrating nurses on National Nurses Day
• What's the age when one peaks in life?

A new national survey of nearly 6,500 Americans reveals that a majority felt the most fulfilled and satisfied with life… when they were 52. Greg and Holly are a bit more seasoned than that and don't agree with that idea. They share their thoughts and also wish KSL radio a special happy birthday!

Florence Nightingale, Clara Barton, and Mary Eliza Mahoney -- just three of millions of nurses over the hundreds of years of modern nursing. And today, we're celebrating them all. Becky Blair-Stevenson, associate executive director of the Utah Nurses Association, joins Inside Sources to discuss the challenges, successes, and needs of Utah's nurses.

If your kids are given tech in the classroom -- like a Chromebook, for instance -- do you know just how much time they spend doing things other than schoolwork on it? One mother in Kansas found out that her son watched 13,000 YouTube videos during school hours... in just a 3-month period. It's prompted this kind of discussion on how YouTube has taken over the American classroom.

The Weber School District is launching a new campus that will provide career education in some of Utah's fastest-growing industries. The massive campus is being made possible by a $25 million catalyst grant from the state of Utah, which is part of Utah's push towards these types of educational and career pathways. New principal of the program, Nikki Slaugh, tells Greg and Holly why it's so important to offer these kinds of individualized education for Utah's students.

With higher mortgage rates nowadays, you might be wondering, "what kind of mortgage is right for me?" Or maybe it's a question of "how can I get the most bang for my buck" when it comes to my mortgage? For details and answers, Russell Faucette, owner of the Stern Team of Omada Real Estate, joins the show.

Today, a new mobile mental health unit launches, bringing mental health help directly to people who need it. And with May being Mental Health Awareness Month, the timing is perfect. Shawn McMillen, executive director of First Step House, joins Inside Sources to share more details on how the program works and its potential impacts.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is asking its members to study some of the historical founding documents for our country, including the U.S. Constitution and the Declaration of Independence. The Church is now providing discussion guides and resources for upcoming Fifth Sunday lessons as a way to help its members better understand the divine role in the founding of our country.

Despite earlier promises that no taxpayer dollars would go towards the construction of a new massive ballroom at the White House, that may be changing. President Trump isn't asking for the money himself, but several Republican senators now propose sending $1 Billion in taxpayer dollars towards the project in order to help upgrade security.

As frustration and anger boiled over at a recent public meeting on a proposed data center, the man behind the plan now claims that the people who are against the project are paid protestors. Kevin O'Leary also says the social media posts against the project... are AI-generated. Holly and Greg discuss the issues with continued claims of mass paid protestors whenever someone voices an opinion we don't like.

President Trump is taking victory laps today after several Republicans he backed won their primaries overnight. Many of them won races for Indiana's state legislature after the President backed primary challenges against sitting representatives who voted against redistricting. What do those wins say about President Trump's influence on the Republican Party today?

From cracking down on VPNs to removing requirements for turn signals to leave a roundabout – a whole slew of Utah laws go into effect today. Greg and Holly share insights into several of their favorite bills, and give their takes on the bills they don't quite understand. Make sure you listen in so you don't find yourself in some legal trouble thanks to new laws!

• Utahns largely concerned with economy because of Iran War
• Study: School cell phone bans don't help students improve grades
• Impact and importance of foster care in Utah
• International Midwifery Day
• Political campaigns using AI
• Protecting yourself from mountain lions
• Auto insurance fraud
• Cinco de Mayo

It's not only Cinco de Mayo, but it's also Taco Tuesday! Greg and Holly discuss their favorite traditions around the holiday and the great food deals you can catch to celebrate the holiday this year.

Insurance fraud costs Americans more than $300 billion every year… and it's growing. KSL Investigator Matt Gephardt comes on the show to discuss his new investigation into insurance fraud in the state and how this increasingly common crime can prey on you at your most vulnerable.

Back in 2020, Kyle Burgess encountered a cougar on a trail in Slate Canyon in Utah County, giving us the first-hand experience of what it is like to be stalked and attacked by a cougar. Now that it's getting warm and we are seeing more Utahns venture into the mountains, we take a beat to remind hikers how to be safe on the trails and how to keep it so the only cougars they see… are on their TVs during the NCAA season. #BYU