KSL's Inside Sources

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.

Meta has agreed to a massive settlement with several states -- including Utah -- in a lawsuit over whether their platforms hurt children. The settlement includes safety measures like daily time limits and age-appropriate content controls. The state will also receive at least $212 million through this. Attorney General Derek Brown joins Inside Sources to explain what's in the settlement and the journey it took to get to this point. Then, Greg and Holly speak with Utah Commerce Commissioner Margaret Busse -- whose Division of Consumer Protection led the charge on this effort -- about what it means for parents, teens, and social media in the state of Utah.

As we celebrate the life of Dolly Parton and the joy and inspiration she brought to sooooooo many people, we would be remiss to not mention her philanthropy. For example, she's given hundreds of millions of books to young children -- absolutely free -- through Dolly's Imagination Library.  The program is in Utah but only on a small scale. In order for things to grow and more kids to get access to these free books, legislation is needed. Kristin Andrus is the founder of Gathering for Impact and is helping to lead the charge to get legislation passed here that would expand the Imagination Library.

Should a man whose conviction in a death row murder case was overturned be allowed out on bail while awaiting his new trial? That's the one of the questions at the heart of a legal hearing going on today for Douglas Carter. He had been convicted of murdering Eva Olesen in the 1980s and was sentenced to death. But the Utah Supreme Court overturned his conviction last year, and he's been sitting in the Utah County Jail since then. The state's planning to retry the case but in the meantime, what happens to Douglas Carter? KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas gives his takes on this unique situation.

As we planned today's show, we started talking more about convictions being overturned. When that happens, what generally happens to the person who spent years in jail or prison for something they didn't do? We broaden the conversation and bring in someone who works to get convictions overturned. Greg and Holly are joined by Kristy Columbia, the Executive Director of the Rocky Mountain Innocence Project.

• Son of man who spent years on Utah's death row speaks out

• Canada announces retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. while Pres. Trump threatens to rename Lake Ontario

• Economy, jobs top list of concerns from Utah voters heading into the midterms

• State of Utah prepares to release new report on teenage suicide

• Remembering the attacks on September 11th through service

• Nevada sues over new water usage plan for the Colorado River

• New Utah school district already looking at possibly closing schools

• Could the state expand its Lemon Laws?
• Baby bear prompts warnings in Sanpete County

Do lemon cars have you feeling sour? You're certainly not alone! Utah has a Lemon Law to help with these kinds of cars -- cars that generally have persistent safety, value, or utility issues. The law here only applies to new cars, not used cars. But maybe that could change? Holly and Greg talk about calls from the head of Utah's consumer protection division to expand the Lemon Law to used vehicles.

The school year that just started is the final school year for the Alpine School District in Utah County. We spoke with the superintendent of that district last week, and he told us about some of the plans the district is working on before the split into three districts next year. Now, we're learning about a study that could result in the closure of several schools within one of those new districts: the Timpanogos District. This one covers Orem, Pleasant Grove, Lindon, and Vineyard. Ahead of a public meeting tomorrow night about the study, Holly and Greg chat with Tyler Vigue, Director of Communications for the Timpanogos School District.

And the lawsuits begin! Nevada -- a lower Colorado River basin state -- is now suing the Trump Administration over its plans for the future of the river. The state says they do not want to cut its water usage. In fact, they say they can't. Their suit has some pretty stark reactions from Utah state leaders, with Speaker Mike Schultz saying the lawsuit makes a difficult situation even more difficult.

Transforming pain and tragedy into something uplifting and positive—that's the goal of a national movement toward a day of service on September 11th. This nationwide service project is coming to Utah next month, hoping to inspire Utahns to spend the day helping their neighbors and their communities. Andrea Sorkin, VP of National Programs at 9/11 Day, explains how listeners can get involved in the movement.

It can be a touchy or taboo topic, but it's important: youth suicide. The state of Utah is preparing to release a new report detailing the trends, causes, and signs of teenage suicide in our state. The Department of Health and Human Services takes a closer look at social connections and family treatment -- plus mental health -- to see how all of these things affect youth suicide rates. Dr. Michael Staley, Suicide Prevention Research Coordinator for the Utah Office of the Medical Examiner, previews the report with Greg and Holly.

As we move to the midterms, what's your top issue? As you look to cast your ballot, what's the biggest thing driving your vote? Brand new data out from the Deseret News and Hinckley Institute of Politics finds that the economy and jobs are the top issue for Utah voters. For more on the poll and what candidates should take from it as we move towards Election Day, Greg and Holly get more information from the editor of the Deseret News, Sarah Jane Weaver.

This morning, President Trump says he is seriously considering renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America. Why? Because we're in this trade war with our neighbors to the north. Just this morning, Canada announced retaliatory tariffs on about $20 billion worth of American goods, including dairy, steel, appliances, and farming equipment. So what does this mean for you and your wallet -- what things are going to go up in price? Inside Sources digs into it in this segment.

A man who spent decades on Utah's death row and is now facing a new trial for aggravated murder is expected to learn more about his potential future tomorrow. Douglas Carter was convicted of murdering Eva Olesen in 1985. But new information -- plus misconduct by police and prosecutors during his original trial -- resulted in his conviction and death sentence being overturned by the Utah Supreme Court.

As attorneys prepare for a new trial, Carter's biological son is speaking publicly for the first time about this whole process and experience, and how learning who his father was at 18 has dictated much of his adult life. KSL spoke exclusively with Tyler Anger and his wife, Melissa, about the experience. KSL Podcasts executive producer Amy Donaldson has been covering this story; she joins Greg and Holly with more on the Angers' experiences.

The United States Supreme Court has denied several states' lawsuit against the Trump administration over the President's executive order restricting mail-in voting. That clears the way for the U.S. Postal Service to potentially refuse to deliver ballots based on criteria from the President. This has left Holly with one central question: under what constitutional authority does the United States Postal Service -- or even the President of the United States -- have to say her mail-in ballot shouldn't count? She and Greg engage in a lively conversation, and Greg shares his takes on the opinion from the Supreme Court. They're joined by Bridger Beal-Cvetko, digital political reporter with KSL.

• Residents displaced by Midvale apartment complex fire continue to search for answers
• Tourism spending in Utah hits records despite decrease in number of visitors
• Pumpkin spice season returns as Summerween grows in popularity

• UVU to host Turning Point USA memorial event for Charlie Kirk

• Inside Washington: Could an ethics reckoning be on the way for Congress?

• Utah city deals with unauthorized Flock camera that appeared on city property

• Defense tech coalition launches in Utah

• Sanctions intensify on Iran while trade war with Canada ramps up

• Ask the Attorney: K-9 handler in Colorado receives immunity after K-9 officer

• Genetic genealogy used to identify 9/11 victim after 25 years

The growth and developments in science and technology never cease to amaze. Nearly 25 years after the terror attacks on September 11th -- just a few weeks removed -- investigators have identified another person killed that awful day. How did it happen? DNA testing and family tree research -- together known as genetic genealogy.