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KSL News Daily
Join us on the KSL News Daily, where we delve deep into the stories that shape Utah. Every weekday, our dedicated host Maria Shilaos brings you an in-depth analysis of a pressing story in the news alongside a quick update on the three things you need to know to start your day. With the expertise and hard work of the journalists at KSL News, you can expect coverage in context and a nuanced understanding of the Beehive state’s unique landscape. Tune in to stay informed, engaged, and…
Episodes
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A Shift in Power: What Election Results Mean for Utah
Voters are reshaping the balance of power in Washington, with Democrats also making gains in Utah. Maria Shilaos explores what the results could mean for…
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Southern Utah Flooding Prompts Emergency Electronic Voting
With votes cast and official results still pending, KSL’s Alex Cabrero joins Maria Shilaos to explain how flooding prompted an emergency electronic…
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Election Day in Utah: What’s at Stake and Why Every Vote Counts
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…
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Utah’s Adult Website Age Verification Enforcement Begins
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…
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Deceived: Inside the Daybell Story | Vernal’s Last Weekend of Scares
Journalist Nate Eaton joins Maria Shilaos to discuss his new podcast, Deceived: The Daybell Story, exploring the disturbing doomsday beliefs behind Chad and…
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Utah’s Betting Battle, Teens and Energy Drinks, and an AI-Designed Eye Implant
Utah is taking on Kalshi, and federal regulators are pushing back. As the state pursues criminal charges against the prediction market, the Commodity Futures…
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Utah Couple Stranded in Eastern Europe for Three Years Appeals to Lawmakers for Help
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…
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Rising Need, Shrinking Resources—and the Power of a Thank-You
As high prices strain Utah households, organizations serving low-income residents are struggling to keep up. Maria Shilaos explores funding shortages forcing…
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Nancy Baird’s Disappearance: A New Accuser Shares Her Story
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…
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Federal Election Monitors Head to Utah—and PAC Ad Spending
Federal election monitors are coming to Utah—but what will their presence mean for voters? Maria Shilaos explores the move with Utah Republican Party…
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Utah County’s Data Center Debate—and a Hogwarts Halloween
Utah County Commissioner Amelia Powers Gardner joins Maria Shilaos to discuss new guidelines for data center applicants and a protester’s arrest…
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Utah AG Takes on Kalshi—and a Million-Dollar Treasure Hunt
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…
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Utah’s Resilient Economy: Inflation, Priorities and Greek Heritage
Utah’s economy remains resilient, but inflation is squeezing household budgets. Utah Chamber President Derek Miller joins Maria Shilaos to break down the…
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Google’s Geothermal Plans in Utah—and Turkeys Take Over Liberty Park
A massive geothermal project in southwest Utah could power a new Google data center. Deseret.com’s Leah Bowers joins Maria Shilaos to explore…
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Faith Leaders Gather in Utah for G20 Interfaith Forum; BYU Hosts College GameDay
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…
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A Community Ski Resort for Utah? One Man’s Plan to Make Skiing Affordable
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…
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Utah Ballots Are on the Way: Know the Voting Changes Before You Vote
Ballots are heading to mailboxes across Utah. Maria Shilaos and Inside Sources Producer Andy Cupp break down recent changes to voter registration and casting…
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Utah’s Spam-Call Surge: What Can You Do?
Tired of unwanted calls? Utah’s spam-call complaints jumped 36% in 2025. KSL Investigative Reporter Matt Gephardt joins Maria Shilaos to explain the…
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Privacy Concerns Fuel Push to Remove Flock Cameras From Utah Highways
Could public opposition prompt UDOT to end its agreement with Flock Safety? Utah Civic Compact’s Clark Dice joins host Maria Shilaos to discuss the…
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Federal Disaster Relief Opens Door to Recovery in Beaver and Piute Counties
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…
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Utah’s Water Infrastructure: Do Taxpayers Have the Full Picture?
Does Utah need a significant tax increase to fund its water infrastructure? Investigative reporter Daniella Rivera and Utah Rivers Council’s Zach Frankel…
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Project Beehive: Nuclear Heat Concerns and Utah’s AI Push
A proposal for 456 small nuclear reactors and data centers near Price is raising questions about how much heat the massive facility would generate. KSL…
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A Car Rental Scam and the Passwords Putting You at Risk
KSL Investigator Matt Gephardt shares one woman’s experience with a car rental scam and explains why millions of people’s passwords remain easy…
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A Push for Statewide Standards in Utah Domestic Violence Investigations
More than 4,000 cases of intimate partner violence are reported in Salt Lake County each year. On today's show, KSL Newsradio's Eric Cabrera joins Maria…
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Botched Tennessee Execution Renews Death Penalty Debate: Where Utah Stands
Botched Tennessee Execution Renews Death Penalty Debate: Where Utah Stands A botched lethal injection in Tennessee is renewing questions about the death…
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Can Utah Families Afford to Work? Inside the Child Care Crisis
Utah parents are facing an increasingly difficult calculation: Does a second paycheck still make sense when child care costs keep climbing? KSL NewsRadio…
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AI in the Headlines: Rogue Agents, Safety Concerns and Government Chatbots
Reports of rogue AI agents hacking companies, CEOs raising safety concerns and President Trump announcing a government platform using AI chatbots are putting…
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Douglas Carter Granted Bond After More Than 40 Years Behind Bars
A Utah County judge has granted Douglas Carter's release as he awaits a second trial in the 1985 death of Eva Oleson. We explore the latest developments in his…
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What a New Report on the Charlie Kirk Shooting at UVU Tells Us About Campus Safety
Utah Valley University says no employee acted in bad faith on the day political influencer Charlie Kirk was shot and killed during a campus event. But a newly…
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Inside Online Sports Betting with The Atlantic’s McKay Coppins
After spending an NFL season placing online bets, The Atlantic’s McKay Coppins shares what he learned about the sports betting industry, its addictive…
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Utahns Push Back on Data Centers; A Father’s Mission for Safer Guardrails
Do the benefits of new data centers outweigh the concerns of Utah residents? Maria Shilaos and Deseret News reporter Leah Bowers dig into a new Deseret…
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Was Ted Bundy Responsible? Cold Reexamines Nancy Baird’s Disappearance
Was Ted Bundy wrongly linked to a Utah woman’s disappearance? Cold podcast host Dave Cawley joins Maria Shilaos to discuss his latest investigation into…
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Utah's One-of-a-Kind Tornado — How a Slight Shift Could've Set it On A More Damaging Course
A tornado tore through Utah's northern mountains on Friday — and meteorologists say it may be the first of its kind in the state's recorded history. But…
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Heating Bills Set to Surge This Winter — What Utah Families Need to Know
Severe weather in Northern Utah signals winter is just around the corner — and so are higher heating costs. A national forecast predicts bills could jump…
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Lawmakers See Great Salt Lake Crisis Firsthand | Plus: Peak Fall Colors
Utah legislators took a fact-finding trip to the shrinking Great Salt Lake this week and what they saw was striking. KSL.com reporter Bridger Beal-Cvetko joins…
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New Great Salt Lake Study Highlights Growing Dust Health Risks
State leaders have new information to guide decisions about the shrinking Great Salt Lake, where more than 800 miles of exposed lakebed are raising concerns…
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No Kings Rally Shooting Case Moves Forward
A man accused of fatally shooting an innocent bystander at a “No Kings” rally in downtown Salt Lake City is back in court as his case moves toward…
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A Tough Year for Utah Agriculture — and a Different Story About Data Centers
Spring frost, drought and other challenging weather conditions are taking a serious toll on Utah’s farmers and ranchers, creating one of the most…
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What’s Love Got to Do with It? Men’s Mental Health
It started with a sentence, “I love you, bro” and outstretched arms. Then tears and a hug after helping a stranger climb down from the edge of an…
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9/11: The Day America Changed | Reporting History from New York and Utah
Twenty-five years ago, the world watched in horror as coordinated terrorist attacks on the United States claimed nearly 3,000 lives and forever changed the…
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Remembering a Day That Changed Utah
A year after the shooting death of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, we revisit the events of that day through the eyes of the journalist who covered it…
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Starter Homes Could Soon Make a Return in SLC
Salt Lake City is considering a zoning change that could bring starter homes back to more neighborhoods and, over time, expand affordable housing options. On…
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Drones Coming to the Rescue of the Great Salt Lake
Cloud seeding is nothing new, but advanced technology has Utah water experts partnering with a company that's using drones to force precipitation. KSL 5's…
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Labor Day 2026: What Utah Workers Need to Know
Labor Day is more than the unofficial end of summer—it’s a chance to reflect on the contributions and achievements of American workers. On…
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Tooele Residents Push Back on Proposed Data Center + Helping UVU Students Put Food on the Table
A growing number of Utah communities are raising concerns about planned data centers, and now residents in Tooele are joining the conversation. KSL 5…
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LDS Hospital Is Moving Downtown. What Happens to the Taco Carts?
Intermountain Health has unveiled plans to move LDS Hospital from the Avenues to a new campus on downtown Salt Lake City’s former Sears block. KSL…
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Salt Lake Temple Opens Its Doors
After years of renovation, the Salt Lake Temple is preparing to welcome visitors from around the world for a six-month public open house in 2027. KSL religion…
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Utah's New Frontline Against Financial Fraud
Utah consumers lost more than $108 million to financial fraud last year, and state leaders are launching a new strategy to fight back. Attorney General Derek…
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Childcare Cliff: Hundreds of Utah Families Face Losing Subsidies
More than 900 Utah families are about to lose critical childcare assistance after federal funding cuts. On today's episode, Maria Shilaos takes a closer look…
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Trade War Trouble? How U.S.-Canada Tensions Could Hit Utah Wallets
Rising tensions between the United States and Canada are creating uncertainty for Utah businesses with cross-border ties and raising concerns that consumers…
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Meta’s $17 Billion Reckoning: What Changes for Utah Kids
Meta has agreed to a landmark multistate settlement worth up to about $17 billion over claims that Facebook and Instagram were designed with addictive features…
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The Connections That Save Lives: What Utah’s New Teen Suicide Study Reveals
A groundbreaking five-year study from the Utah Department of Health and Human Services is shedding new light on teen suicide and the factors that put young…
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Discovering His Father Was on Death Row
A decades-old murder case is back in court after the Utah Supreme Court overturned Douglas Carter's 1985 conviction, citing misconduct by police and…
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Back to School in the Age of AI
Artificial intelligence is changing nearly every aspect of our lives, and for college students heading back to campus, it's raising big questions about…
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Utah’s Aging Future: The State’s New 10-Year Plan
Utah's population is aging faster than almost anywhere in the country, and state leaders say it's time to prepare. On this episode of KSL News Daily, Maria…
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Data Centers, Property Taxes, and the Utah Family Running in Crocs
Data centers are taking center stage on Utah’s Capitol Hill, as lawmakers examine their impact on energy, water and property taxes during this…
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Back-to-School Warning: How Kids Are Using Emojis to Buy Drugs
As students head back to school, the Drug Enforcement Administration is warning parents about a troubling trend: fentanyl is easier for teens to access than…
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How a dangerous hike led to Child Torture Charges against a Utah father; and Utah's Growing Bear Problem
A Utah father accused of putting his three young children in danger during a hike in harsh weather conditions could soon have contact with his children for the…
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Can a Dead Woman Testify? AI Enters a Utah Murder Case
Defense attorneys for convicted killer Douglas Lovell are fighting to keep prosecutors from using artificial intelligence to bring the voice of his victim…
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Bearz N The Hood: Bear behavior and a close encounter in Provo
A bear sighting drew police and wildlife officers to a neighborhood on the Provo bench this week, as neighbors shared stories about their close encounters…