KSL News Daily

Utah’s household debt is growing faster than almost anywhere else in the country. KSL investigator Matt Gephardt joins Maria Shilaos to explain what’s driving the increase, why not all debt is equal, and what to do when debt collectors come calling.

Plus, holiday scam warnings, a fresh start for Utah’s ski season, free safe sleep consultations for parents, and BYU’s work to identify fallen service members and bring them home.

Utah is asking people affected by allegedly inflated insulin prices to come forward as part of its lawsuit against major insulin manufacturers. We explore the case and hear from former KSL broadcaster Dan Bammes about managing diabetes amid challenges with insulin costs and availability.

Plus, the three things you need to know to start your day: former death row inmate Douglas Carter awaits a ruling on additional DNA testing; a nonprofit sues Utah’s lieutenant governor over access to voter information; and flag football’s growing popularity
 sets the stage for a championship matchup between Skyridge and Park City.

And before you go, tips for keeping holiday credit card spending in check.

An independent investigation finds Utah State Sen. Kathleen Riebe “more likely than not” violated workplace harassment and discrimination policies. KSL’s Daniel Woodruff breaks down the findings. Plus, the FAA moves to phase out floppy disks still used at airports, concerns about flooding’s impact on food and drinking water and research on online betting’s financial toll on young people. We wrap up with Check City’s Warm Hearts Coat Drive.

Environmental groups want the Utah Inland Port Authority to stop supporting data centers, including a proposed project in Iron County’s Juniper Zone. Maria Shilaos talks with Deeda Seed of the Center for Biological Diversity about their concerns and what comes next after the board postponed action.

Plus, a push for independent DNA testing in the Douglas Carter case, Utah House election results, Utah–BYU fan loyalties and Rail Jam at the University of Utah.

With votes cast and official results still pending, KSL’s Alex Cabrero joins Maria Shilaos to explain how flooding prompted an emergency electronic voting accommodation in southeastern Utah.

Plus, Salt Lake County’s clerk addresses reports of overflowing ballot boxes, a new Murray clinic supports families considering pregnancy after loss, and Utah First Lady Abby Cox debuts a children’s book encouraging young readers.

It’s Election Day, and KSL Political Reporter Bridger Beal-Cvetko joins Maria Shilaos to discuss what’s at stake in the midterm election and why every vote matters.

Plus, another round of flooding hits San Juan County, Utah students get a voice in classroom AI decisions, and Utah and BYU prepare for a top-10 rivalry showdown.

Before you go: How the ACLU’s Party at the Polls encourages voter turnout.

Utah is enforcing mandatory age verification for adult websites. We talk with the head of the Utah Division of Consumer Protection and the law’s Senate sponsor about what it requires and how enforcement will work. Plus, the campaign spending surrounding Amendment B, a Box Elder County sheriff’s voluntary leave, and a holiday market featuring local businesses. Before you go: Explore a massive dinosaur bonebed near Green River and the push to protect it.

Journalist Nate Eaton joins Maria Shilaos to discuss his new podcast, Deceived: The Daybell Story, exploring the disturbing doomsday beliefs behind Chad and Lori Daybell’s murders and the lasting harm to those left behind. Plus, potential power bill increases for some Utah customers, blasting concerns in Herriman, and home insurance cancellations. And before you go: Vernal’s Haunted Hotel checks out with one final weekend of scares for charity.

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 Commission is suing to block Utah’s enforcement efforts. KSL legal analyst Greg Skordas joins Maria Shilaos to explain the clash over who gets to regulate these markets and what could happen next.

Then, KSL’s Todd Kunz examines teens’ use of energy drinks, a pediatrician’s concerns about caffeine and sleep, and how parents can start the conversation.

Plus, meet Corey Hansen, the Utah mechanic who received an AI-designed lens implant this week after years of declining eyesight.

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 home, their appeal to Utah lawmakers and the Salt Lake community rallying behind them.

Plus, AI will soon answer non-emergency calls in the Salt Lake Valley, DNA evidence confirms Ted Bundy killed Melissa Ann Smith, and county clerks urge voters to return mail ballots before time runs out. Before you go: meet a Utahn preparing to help handle a giant balloon in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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 Baird’s 1975 disappearance. Plus, Erika Kirk seeks a speedy trial for her husband’s accused killer, University of Utah Health employees raise concerns about changes to paid time off and a Park City entrepreneur aims to inspire 10,000 thank-you notes. Before you go: bagpipes mark the 40th anniversary of Salt Lake’s Scottish Festival.

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, Democratic Party Chair Brian King and the Hinckley Institute’s Jason Perry.

Plus, shifting early voting habits, a new UVU study on voter fraud, flooding that displaced residents in Hurricane, and a look at political action committee spending on Utah ads.

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 planning commission meeting.

Plus, officials investigate stolen ballots in Millcreek, Elizabeth Smart advocates for a three-digit emergency line for survivors of sexual abuse and trafficking, and a new report examines poverty among Utah women.

Before you go: a Bountiful senior living community brings Hogwarts magic to Halloween.

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 voters are opting out of the major political parties, Senator John Curtis pushes for Great Salt Lake funding and water conservation, and our Meet the Candidate series continues.

Before you go: a nationwide scavenger hunt is coming to Utah with a $1 million grand prize.

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 Fervo Energy and what it could mean for Utah.

Plus, Utah’s latest jobs numbers, a possible bridge across Utah Lake, and a new graduate program at Utah Tech. Before you go: Why a flock of domestic turkeys is turning heads at Salt Lake City’s Liberty Park.

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 on its agenda.

Plus, congressional candidates Blake Moore and Peter Crosby share their priorities, and KSL Sports’ Jeremiah Jensen previews ESPN’s College GameDay visit to BYU. Maria Shilaos also covers Utah’s financial health, Millcreek’s challenge to a proposed Parleys Canyon gravel mine, and a fare-free weekend on UTA.

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 downtown Salt Lake City’s Sports and Entertainment District, the latest inflation concerns, and Salt Lake Acting Company’s 55th birthday. Before you go: Meet the Draper dog trainer chosen to design an agility course for the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

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 ahead of the midterm elections. They also take a closer look at the 1st Congressional District.

In the things you need to know to start your day: a legal fight over a Nine Mile Canyon trucking project, the cause of a deadly Washington Terrace fire and efforts to simplify transfers between Utah colleges.

And a hack targeting grocery store refrigeration in France raises food safety concerns here in Utah.

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 can do about it.

Plus, a storm that could bring feet of mountain snow, Utah has the fourth highest instances of book bans and remembering a longtime advocate for Utah’s homeless Pamela Atkinson.

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 Shilaos explores what that assistance could mean for communities recovering from fire and flooding.

Plus, new findings on seatbelt use, compensation for eligible generic drug purchases and why Kaysville is canceling its fire station bond vote. And before you go, a West High student’s app could help crews find and fix potholes faster.