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On World Kindness Day, we take a closer look at the science and impact of everyday compassion. We talk with Mason Bennett, director of the nonprofit One Kind Act a Day, about how small, intentional acts of kindness can create a ripple effect in schools, prisons, and communities across Utah. Plus, the three things you need to know to start your day: sentencing is set for a man accused of manslaughter in a 2021 West Jordan shooting; thousands of users report issues with Microsoft Office and Outlook; and a free resource fair for the homeless kicks off at Liberty Square in Salt Lake City. And before you go, a look at the superstitions and history behind Friday the 13th.

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.

A KSL investigation uncovers inappropriate use of license plate reader data by a Utah law enforcement officer. Investigative reporter Daniella Rivera explains the findings and how agencies are safeguarding the information they collect. Plus, Utah’s unusually wet and warm October, a proposed supportive housing development in Clearfield and a historic reseeding effort over the Cottonwood fire burn scar. Before you go, meet the artists bringing neighborhood history and community spirit to six new North Temple murals.

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.

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 Utahns with Damon Cann who is a Professor of Political Science at Utah State University. GasBuddy’s Patrick De Haan also joins to discuss falling oil prices and the outlook at the pump. Plus, declining consumer confidence, Governor Cox’s push for critical minerals production and a University of Utah study offering new hope for stroke survivors.

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.

As high prices strain Utah households, organizations serving low-income residents are struggling to keep up. Maria Shilaos explores funding shortages forcing Community Action Services to cut services and jobs, while the Rescue Mission of Salt Lake shares what it’s seeing on the front lines. Plus, a Ted Bundy-linked cold case closes in Summit County, Davis County expands pediatric care and Salt Lake City International Airport celebrates its final redevelopment gates. Before you go: one woman’s mission to inspire 10,000 handwritten thank-you notes.

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.