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A bill in memory of a boy who died from child abuse in Weber County might get a second chance. This is the Gavin Peterson Bill, which was sponsored by State Senator Luz Escamilla. The bill failed last session, but she says she's bringing it back in the hopes of strengthening child safety protections. At the same time, Gavin's uncle is pushing for the proposal, speaking for the first time since thi...

How long does it take to save for a starter home? New research says the time has doubled since 2019. On average, it now takes a renter 16 years to save up for their first home purchase… and that's only putting 3.5% down on a $335,000 house. For more on the new report from the Julian Bond Institute and what it means for young people who hope to someday buy a home, the hosts turn to Skyler Fo...

Record growth for decades here in Utah has taken its toll, and we're in a bit of a predicament now. Specifically, water -- do we have enough water to sustain continued growth? That was the basis of a question this week at a conference here in Utah -- are we sacrificing our natural resources for economic development? In this segment, Greg and Marty have a conversation on that.

Utahns in the Hurricane area woke up to feet of mud in some places following devastating floods yesterday and through the night. Water was captured on video rushing down neighborhood streets, leaving thick clay-like mud in and around more than 100 homes and RVs. The mayor of Hurricane has declared a local emergency due to the damage. For the latest on the mud and the clean-up efforts now underway,...

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One Tooele County teen is taking flight for New York City. Alex Harris will take his skills of flying massive balloons to the Big Apple for the 100th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. He's only 18 years old and has been preparing for this feat since he was 4. Greg and Holly discuss his journey and the coolness of this special adventure.

Who doesn't like a good cruise? No need to cook, clean, or do anything, really. Just hop on a boat and be pampered for days on end. And you get to see some pretty cool places in the process. Americans are hopping aboard the cruise ship trend -- AAA says a record number of us are planning cruise vacations next year.

Elizabeth Smart is joining the push for a 3-digit emergency number for people who find themselves victims of sexual abuse. It would be similar to 9-1-1 and 9-8-8 and would connect callers with trained professionals who can help in these situations.  State Senator Heidi Balderree is working on a bill that would create this number here in Utah; she joins Inside Sources to talk about her proposa...

We all figured the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk wouldn't go to trial for a couple of years. But 2029? That's a lot further out than we originally thought. Tyler Robinson's defense team now says they won't be ready to go to trial until 2029. They say the case is super complex, so they need more time. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas explains.

Early voting is underway across the state and mail-in ballots are already being returned. This morning, we learned from the Lieutenant Governor that statewide turnout so far is 6.45%. That's nothing compared to several states that'll be key to who controls Congress; many of those places are seeing record turnout so far. As we get closer to the election, it has us wondering more about the peaceful...

As we get closer to Election Day, Inside Sources is interviewing candidates running in Utah's biggest races. In this edition of Meet the Candidate 2026, hosts Holly Richardson and Greg Skordas speak with the Democratic candidate for Utah's 4th Congressional District, Jonny Larsen . He answers questions about his campaign, his top priorities should he be elected, and why he thinks he's the one to g...

For years now, people have complained about the cleaning fees and cleaning chores often required for Airbnbs. In fact, it's driven many people back to traditional hotels. But now, the company says it will limit the chores guests are required to do. Consumers are very happy about the change; hosts… are not. Inside Sources executive producer Andy Cupp has been a long-time user of Airbnb joins...

The outrage over President Trump's deals with Russia continues to grow today, and a lot of the anger is coming from within his own party. It's coming from both current and former members of Congress, including former Senator and Presidential candidate Mitt Romney. Deseret News congressional correspondent Cami Mondeaux joins Inside Sources with details.

Mail-in voting has been in the crosshairs for several years, with lots of unsubstantiated claims of fraud and misuse. But a new audit out from the Utah Legislature finds that there is no evidence of widespread fraud with mail-in voting. In fact, the audit found that vote-by-mail actually increased participation, especially in rural counties.

This morning, Utah's Lieutenant Governor announced that the Department of Justice would be sending an unknown number of election monitors to the state to monitor the upcoming election. LG Deidre Henderson posted the announcement on social media, saying she doesn't know where the poll watchers will go or how many will come, but that they will be required to follow Utah law. Greg and Holly discuss w...

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It's National Apple Day! Whether you prefer them whole, in a pie, or as a cider, there are so many ways to enjoy this delicious fruit. Greg and Holly discuss their favorite kinds of apples before discussing the rest of Holly's Fun Facts and Greg's Closing Arguments.

Negative political ads are nothing new -- they've been around as long as politics have been around. We all say we hate them, but they do work a lot of times; that's why we still make them. But a new attack ad from Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican gubernatorial candidate in Ohio, against his Democratic opponent Amy Acton has a lot of people on both sides of the aisle frustrated and concerned with th...

For years and years, there was a push to send kids to college. Then college got more expensive and the pay for having a college degree didn't always keep up. It's created this interesting situation where people really wonder if college is worth it nowadays. And with everything getting more expensive, we think it's a fair question: is a college education worth the cost? The changing economics of hi...

The housing market continues its slog amid higher prices and higher interest rates. Axios reports that Salt Lake City home sales have dropped by 11% since last year. And nationally, September was the worst month for pending home sales; ever since the National Association of Realtors began tracking the data in 2001. For a check-in on how the market is actually doing and whether or not people should...

While food banks deal with challenges of higher prices for goods, so do the average consumers. We're all dealing with higher prices for groceries, but not all groceries are created equal -- some foods see more price volatility than most. Greg and Holly discuss the five foods that consumers are having the hardest times paying for right now: ground beef, eggs, coffee, butter, and chocolate chip cook...

With the way the economy's gone over the last several years, more and more Utah families are seeking help from food banks and community services. And that has those services stretched thinner than ever. Now, we're learning that one food bank in Provo may not be able to help all the families who need support unless it can raise $100,000 by the end of the month. For more on this story, Greg and Holl...

This morning, we learned that a review of people who signed a petition to repeal Prop 4 -- which dealt with redistricting -- found that a new member of the Utah Supreme Court signed his name. Justice Michael Menssen signed the petition roughly seven months before his appointment to the court, yet he's heard argument relating to the redistricting lawsuit; he hasn't stepped back. Should he recuse hi...

Salt Lake County has the highest number of criminal prosecutions in the state. So, who should oversee that whole operation? In this edition of Meet the Candidate 2026, hosts Holly Richardson and Greg Skordas speak with the top two candidates running to be the next District Attorney of Salt Lake County, incumbent Democrat Sim Gill and Republican challenger Kent Davis . They speak about their campai...

There are some concerns around election security this morning. With less than two weeks to go until Election Day, we're learning that the Salt Lake County Clerk is investigating missing ballots that may have been stolen from mailboxes. At the same time, Davis County is taking a proactive approach to transparency for ballot processing. KSL Reporter Cameron Elliott begins our conversation with detai...