KSL's Inside Sources

• Not for sale: Persistent would-be homebuyers create nuisance for homeowners

   

• Gov. Cox announces picks to fill two vacancies on Utah Supreme Court

   

• President Trump's order on mail-in voting hits yet another snag

   

• Jury deliberations continue for Lindsay Clancy

   

• Utah-based Huntsman Cancer Institute helps in development, testing of breakthrough drug for pancreatic cancer

   

• Helmet laws change for e-mobility devices -- are you prepared?

   

• Previewing the movie of the week: The Dog Stars

   

Greg and Holly finish off the week by chatting about the big movie of the week. They're joined by KSL Movie Show host Andy Farnsworth and guest host Larry Tassone, a film buyer at the Larry H. Miller Megaplexes. They also discuss their answers to the big movie question of the week: What is your favorite Looney Tunes cartoon?

Hundreds of thousands of kids are back in the classroom right now, and many of them are probably using things like bikes or scooters to get to school. Now you may have missed this, but a new helmet law went into effect in May, and this is the first school year with the changes. Law enforcement and state safety officials say now's the time to remind people of the changes. So what do you need to know to make sure your kids and grandkids get to and from school safely... and legally? The hosts chat with Jason Mettmann, Communications Manager for the Utah Highway Safety Office.

It's always nice to finish the week off with positive news. And when it comes to cancer, any developments in treatment deserve applause. This week, we learned that the FDA has approved a drug that has been shown to extend the median overall survival for people with advanced pancreatic cancer... by nearly double. We also learned that Utah's top cancer research center in the state -- the Huntsman Cancer Institute -- played a critical role in the development and testing of this drug. We bring in an expert for more information: Dr. Conan Kinsey, a gastrointestinal oncologist with Huntsman Cancer Institute who focuses on pancreatic cancer.

This morning, the jury deliberations continue in the triple murder case for Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts woman charged with killing her three children. Defense attorneys say she was suffering from postpartum psychosis, but did the jury buy it? In fact, the jury requested to examine two pieces of evidence again today -- what does Greg make of that? We also hear from Clancy's attorney, who says his client is anxious about the jury's looming decision.

Another day, another hiccup for President Trump's executive order on mail-in voting. Overnight, another federal judge blocked the order from going into effect, saying it's too close to the midterm election for states to get everything in order. So what the heck is actually happening? Greg and Holly break it down.

Two vacancies on the Utah Supreme Court may soon be filled, after Governor Spencer Cox announced his picks to replace Justice Diana Hagen and Chief Justice Matthew Durrant, both of whom have or are in the process of resigning. Today, the Governor announced that he will nominate Judge Matthew Bell and Michael Menssen. The two will now go through the Senate confirmation process. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas talks more about who these men are and what they may bring to the bench.

Persistent offers to buy homes not on the market are ramping up, and homeowners are getting pretty fed up with it. These potential buyers are going out of their way to text, call, email, and send regular mail to homeowners, often offering to buy the home quickly or even for cash. The would-be buyers are even going to family members of homeowners -- casting a wide net to get any kind of bite. KSL Investigator Matt Gephardt dug into the issue to try and find out if these are scams and to see just how big of a problem this actually is. Inside Sources executive producer Andy Cupp has had his own problems with these offers; he joins Greg and Holly to share his experience.

More than 100 tech companies are now joining in on an open letter warning about the potential dangers of AI. What's so interesting about this is that many of these companies are the same ones developing AI. In the letter, they warn that AI-powered cyberattacks are on the verge of becoming far more widespread and far more sophisticated. They urge governments to do more to protect the most vulnerable, like hospitals and utilities. But here's the big question from the Inside Sources hosts: why can't those AI companies work together to create boundaries and safeguards? Why do they need the government to do it?

Holly Richardson is out, so Jim Bennett is filling in with Greg Skordas.

• Nepal deals with devastating flash floods caused by glacial collapse; could Utah see a similar situation?
• Self-proclaimed 'mastermind' behind 9/11 terror attacks to finally face trial
• Celebrating burgers with the question: what's the one topping that ruins a good burger?
• Judge rules that Douglas Carter must submit to a DNA test
• Utah Drought: Church issues guidance, updates on reservoirs, and how the drought's affecting wildlife
• Republicans face increasing pushback on President Trump's support for data centers
• Bryan Kohberger granted new hearing as he works to cancel his guilty plea
• The fight over mail-in voting continues
• South Salt Lake restaurant named state's first to get a Michelin star

Forget the fry sauce and the burgers with pastrami... Utah has officially entered the fancy-food era. South Salt Lake’s Monte just became the first restaurant in Utah to earn a Michelin star. So… does that mean we have to start calling it “gastronomy” instead of dinner? Eh… only if you can pronounce “gastronomy.”

Several Democrat-led states have filed another lawsuit against the Trump Administration over the President's push for more restrictions on voting by mail. This week, the Supreme Court ruled that the states that had sued the administration sued too early. And the U.S. Postal Service has also announced their rule changes to implement the President's executive order. At the same time, a recent audit of voter rolls in Weber County turned up some news that'll hopefully help people have more faith and confidence in the electoral system. Greg and Jim discuss both.

The man who pleaded guilty to four murders near the University of Idaho has been trying to go back on his plea. Now, he may get the chance. We're learning that Bryan Kohberger will get a new hearing to see about reneging on his guilty plea. But the hearing isn't scheduled until June 2027. Again, we ask our legal analyst the question: why is everything being scheduled so far out?

We still have a few months left in the year, but it feels like the story of the year here in Utah will be data centers. And we're not alone; the pushback on data centers exists nationwide and across party lines. In fact, the Republican opposition to data centers continues to grow pretty quickly, and it's putting President Trump in a precarious situation.

A man who spent decades on death row -- but had his conviction overturned -- will stay in jail as he awaits a new trial, at least for now. The judge didn't rule on bond for Douglas Carter yesterday, but he did rule that Carter must submit to a DNA test. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas explains the DNA test and why it matters now, knowing that DNA testing technology didn't exist at the time of Carter's alleged crime.

Topics we cover on this episode of KSL's Inside Sources include:

• Goodbye Dolly: The legacy she leaves behind in Utah with her Imagination Library
• Meta reaches landmark settlement with states -- including Utah -- over social media harm
• Housing costs reach new high in Salt Lake County, driving many to look at other places along the Wasatch Front
• Trump administration pauses immigrant visa appointment for applicants worldwide
• Soccer moms rejoice: The minivan is coming back in style!
• UHP wants to crack down on the Left Lane Loafers

Left Lane Loafers beware… the Utah Highway Patrol says it will crack down on those people who like to stick to the passing lane. If you find yourself having a beautiful, calm drive… in the left lane… you may want to rethink your position on the freeway.

Stop the car -- literally! The minivan is back, and suddenly soccer moms are the coolest people on the road. Sliding doors, cup holders for days, and enough cargo space to haul a soccer team (or your emotional baggage… take your pick). Forget muscle cars or the fast motorcycles full of power -- the new muscle is a fully loaded Odyssey! So buckle up, buckle the kids in, and get ready to shift into the ultimate auto comeback! The minivan is truly having a mom-ent!

There are several new developments on the immigration front today. The Trump administration has issued a pause on immigrant visa appointments for applicants around the world. Plus, a visa to allow foreign professionals to live and work in the country could see a six-figure fee… about $103,000. Oh, and the administration is also cancelling 200,000 visas for asylum seekers. With so much happening with immigration right now, Inside Sources breaks down a few of the stories with a friend of the show and immigration expert, immigration attorney Carlos Trujillo.

How much money does your family make? Could you afford to buy a home in Salt Lake County? New data out from the Salt Lake Board of Realtors says homebuyers in the county need to earn nearly $187,000 a year. That's because the median home price in Salt Lake County is now at a record high of $645,000. YIKES! The higher prices have many looking outside of Salt Lake County, but where are they going? Russell Faucette, owner of The Stern Team and co-founder of Omada Real Estate shares his takes.