KSL's Inside Sources

Topics we'll cover on this episode of Inside Sources: 

• Owners of several adult websites forced to pay Utah millions
• SLC businesses impacted by restaurant fires may get interest free city loan to rebuild
• Boatful of drugs exploded by the US military raises legal concerns
• As Salt Lake City grows, questions are raised about water availability
• Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Grilled during senate hearing amid states doing away with vaccine mandates

Holly's house does not have AC at the moment... and she's dying to know when the temperatures will start to cool off... KSL Meteorologist, Kevin Eubank, provides some insight and Holly share her facts of the day!

A new ranking from HERE Technologies says Utah is the 31st best state to own an Electric vehicle. The ranking is based on how far you have to drive to find a charger, how quickly chargers work, the number of EVs and the chance of finding an unoccupied charger. Greg, an EV owner, shares his thoughts on Utah's relationship with Electric vehicles.

Florida surgeon general says state will eliminate all vaccine mandates, including those for kids attending public school. Greg and Holly listen to the announcement and discuss both sides of the issue.

Health and Human Services secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. faced a heated senate hearing today after last week's firing of Susan Monarez, Director of the C-D-C. Greg and Holly listen to key moments from the hearing and discuss.

One thing that comes along with this growth, are concerns surrounding the demands for water.. especially with the current state of the drought. Greg and Holly speak with Laura Briefer, Director of the Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities about how they are planning for the demand of water use amid growth of Salt Lake City.

The United States is seeing more of the unemployed than job openings for the first time since 2021. Greg and Holly speak with Senior Economist with Zions Bank, Robert Spendlove, about what this means for the job market.

President Trump has seen many of his recent executive orders overturned in recent days. Tariffs and halting Harvard grants are among some of the impacted orders. Greg and Holly discuss the recent rulings and the process of executive orders in the courts and why they may have made their decisions

The White House released a video yesterday depicting a missile impacting an alleged drug boat coming from Venezuela. The missile produced a large explosion and killed the 11 passengers on impact. Holly and Greg discuss the legality of the move and the potential return of the "War on Drugs."

Three Main Street restaurants may see a loan of up to one million dollars to help rebuild their spaces that burnt down in early August. Greg and Holly discuss the benefits of the loan that may come with two interest free years.

Aylo, the parent company of many pornography websites including PornHub, will be forced to pay the state of Utah 5 million dollars in an agreement made with the FCC. Greg and Holly discuss the decision with Utah Attorney General Derek Brown.

A 1,300 bed homeless shelter is planned for the northwest section of Salt Lake City. The campus will be a sprawling 16 acres that hosts resources for Salt Lakes unhoused. A question has come to many residents, however. With little to no public transit, how will people get there? KSL NewsRadio's Andy Cupp paints a picture about where this site is expected to be located. Holly and Greg chat with Wayne Niederhauser, Chief Administrative Officer with the Utah Office of Homeless Services.

Topics Covered in this episode of Inside Sources:

• Utah lawmakers now have an additional 10 days to redraw Utah's congressional maps
• Gymnastics coach to serve at least 26 years in prison after found guilty of inappropriately filming minors
• Utah's public schools receive record $111 million from trust lands, what it means and how it's used
• No tax on tips… For influencers?
• Utahns feel water conservation fatigue amid drought

After the Tremonton shooting last month that left 2 officer dead and one injured along with his K9 companion, a veterinarian clinic is raising money to buy bulletproof vests for K-9 police dogs. Greg and Holly discuss.

The password sharing crackdown is on! Starting next month, free shipping will be restricted to household members only for Amazon Prime. So if you're using your parents account to ship to your house...you'll have to pay for shipping. Greg and Holly discuss the latest on the fight against password sharing for multiple companies.

Pres. Trump says he's sending National Guard troops to Chicago while at the same time, a federal judge just ruled he can't act as the national police chief. Greg and Holly discuss the latest details.

You may have heard about the "no tax on tips" portion of the "One Big Beautiful Bill" but did you know there are 68 different categories of professions that qualify, including social media influencers? Greg and Holly break down some of the jobs on the list and learn how digital creators take tips from KSL NewsRadio Producer, Caitlyn Johnston.

Utah's public schools are getting a record $111 million from trust lands this year. Each school will get to decide where the money goes. Greg and Holly speak with the Superintendent from The Granite School District , Ben Horsely on what this money

The University of Utah will begin offering fewer courses during the 'Prime time hours" and students are fired up and sounding the alarm over this decision! Greg and Holly discuss and learn  more about this decision from Director of Communications, Rebecca Walsh.

Rallies are being held in Washington today  from survivors and others, demanding the full, public release of the files related to the Jeffrey Epstein case. Greg and Holly listen what victims of Jeffrey Epstein have to say during a live press conference.

A gymnastics coach will serve at least 25 years in prison.. after he was found guilty of inappropriately filming minors. Greg walks through the state and federal charges.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is facing calls to resign from more than 1000 current and previous CDC employees. This comes after, At least 9 former CDC Directors have cited Kennedy's actions--including changes to vaccine policies and the recent firing of the CDC Director--are endangering Americans' health. Greg and Holly speak more about this shakeup with Lois Collins from the Deseret News.

Utah lawmakers now have an additional TEN days to redraw Utah's congressional maps... This comes after Judge Dianna Gibson decided not to pause her own ruling ordering the Utah legislature to draw the new Congressional maps. Greg and Holly discuss the latest developments with Senator Todd Weiler.

Topics on this episode of Inside Sources:

• Execution on hold: Convicted murderer Ralph Menzies, skirts execution as judge grants additional competency hearing
• UN Leader forced to land plane with paper maps after alleged Russian interference
• Would doing away with vote-by-mail disenfranchise moms?
• Government shut down looms as congress comes back from month-long break
• Utah's 100 deadliest days draw to a close