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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.

Utah’s economy remains resilient, but inflation is squeezing household budgets. Utah Chamber President Derek Miller joins Maria Shilaos to break down the latest economic snapshot and priorities for decisionmakers.   Plus, falling home sales give buyers more leverage, Salt Lake City weighs a zoning change tied to Smith’s Ballpark redevelopment, and a new state Capitol monument honors Greek immigrants’ contributions to Utah.

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.

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 group’s privacy concerns about automated license plate readers and its push to remove the cameras from Utah highways. Plus, Washington Terrace resumes using Flock cameras, Crumbl closes dozens of locations, and quartz countertop safety raises concerns. And before you go: Meet Dottie Beaver, who celebrated her 99th birthday sharing her love of music.

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.

Does Utah need a significant tax increase to fund its water infrastructure? Investigative reporter Daniella Rivera and Utah Rivers Council’s Zach Frankel join the show to discuss the council’s new report challenging a Division of Water Resources study and alleging it leaves out relevant data. Plus, rising diesel costs raise concerns for school districts, an Orem domestic violence shelter expands, and Warriors Over the Wasatch gets new dates. Before you go: fire prevention advice following a deadly Riverdale fire blamed on an overheated power strip.

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 reporter Mike Anderson joins Maria Shilaos to discuss Valar Atomics’ “Project Beehive,” in the initial planning stages on more than 9,000 acres of BLM land. Plus, UVU’s Brandon Amacher explains what Utah’s push for “pro-human” artificial intelligence could mean for state government. Also: Provo considers more downtown liquor licenses, and vehicle thefts rise at the University of Utah.

KSL Investigator Matt Gephardt shares one woman’s experience with a car rental scam and explains why millions of people’s passwords remain easy targets for hackers. Plus, a Utah genealogist helps identify Americans killed at Pearl Harbor. Maria Shilaos also has your three things to know: opposition to a North Ogden housing proposal, a planned protest over a Salt Lake City land sale, and new funding for geothermal research at the University of Utah.

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 Shilaos to explore the challenges survivors face and why the county’s district attorney is calling for statewide standards for domestic violence investigations. Plus, efforts to address Great Salt Lake dust, a weak September jobs report, new campus safety measures—and a lost and found for items left along Utah’s roads.

Botched Tennessee Execution Renews Death Penalty Debate: Where Utah Stands A botched lethal injection in Tennessee is renewing questions about the death penalty and the drugs used to carry it out. Maria Shilaos talks with KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas and Utah Senator Todd Weiler about what went wrong and where Utah stands on capital punishment.   Plus, the three things you need to know: Federal rule changes leave more than 1,000 Utahns without Medicaid coverage; Rocky Mountain Power proposes savings through increased reliance on coal and weekend construction brings disruptions to major Utah roads.   Alex Kirry also joins the show to discuss building faith in the age of artificial intelligence. And before you go, discover a free, family-friendly wildlife exhibit highlighting Utah’s creatures of the night.