KSL's Inside Sources

Another U.S. Supreme Court justice is in Utah today -- the second one in just a few weeks. That feels pretty different! But what makes today's visit even more unique is why it's happening. Justice Samuel Alito is in town today to celebrate the recent appointment of one of the new justices on the Utah Supreme Court, Justice Jay Jorgensen.

It's not a new conversation, and it tends to come up anytime there's an election looming: age limits for elected officials. The recent return to Congress by Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell has refueled conversations about age limits. So how old is too old for public office? Does it even matter? Deseret News Opinion Editor Jay Evensen poses that question in a new piece; he joins us for a conversat...

We haven't talked much about the state's wildfires in several weeks, but that doesn't mean things are all quiet. In fact, some fires are still underway and some new ones sparked just this weekend. And between the ongoing fires and the more devastating fires from earlier this year, some of the recreation areas Utahns love to enjoy have seen damage. In this segment, Greg and Holly take a closer look...

You've heard it said time and time again in pageants of all kinds: What matters to you most? Or, what do you wish for? And the answer is almost always "world peace." But is world peace actually attainable? Today is International Day of Peace, a day set aside to promote the idea of peace both on a large worldwide scale and in our own lives. Greg and Holly discuss personal peace before turning to Di...

Anytime there's a sports game, there's bound to be taunting -- it's just a thing that happens. But when those taunts and chants turn into personal attacks, that's not good. And that's what happened this weekend in a football game between BYU and Colorado State University. Parts of the crowd yelled expletives at the Cougars, a common derogatory phrase often directed at members of The Church of Jesu...

DNA technology is amazing -- it's helping solve decades-old crimes, including here in Utah. Today, a Cedar City man was sentenced to 5 years to life for killing Theresa Morlock in 1993. James Wallace Peterson III was charged earlier this year for murder and aggravated sexual assault. Investigators were able to track him down after all this time... thanks to DNA.  KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skorda...

When you feel a little sluggish during the workday, what do you usually do? If you're like most people, you probably head for an energy drink, a cup of coffee, or a good ol' Diet Coke. But should your kids do the same thing when they're feeling sluggish? Medical research would suggest otherwise. With kids back in school and several stories in the news looking at children and caffeine, Inside Sourc...

Is it a fight over the First Amendment or simply what a President is allowed to do? That's the heart of the issue right now involving the White House and three news outlets that are now barred from entering the White House and taking part in the President's press conferences. This morning, the outlets say they will sue the federal government over the bar. One of the big reasons people are concerne...

Friday afternoon was quite eventful here at KSL as the station worked tirelessly to get out the latest information on a tornado warning affecting parts of northern Utah. Our very own KSL weather team sprang into action and cut into scheduled programming to provide updates as the storm progressed. Shortly thereafter, the National Weather Service confirmed that a tornado did touch down. Over the wee...

Our lives have become so dependent on internet access that when we lose it, we often don't know what to do. That's been the ongoing situation in Eagle Mountain over the last several days, as much of the city has been without internet. The internet service provider "Direct Communications" says it appears a cyberattack was to blame. Beginning on Friday, the company says it started to experience unus...

Healing the Great Salt Lake: What's it going to take? Ask the Attorney: Authors' lawsuit against the state allowed to move forward Weekly Roundup: Cute animal stories in the news Utah Motorsports Campus gets new owner, name after state forced previous Chinese-associated owner to sell New report highlights suicide trends among Utah's girls and women The 'Godfather of AI' issues dark warning about f...

Greg and Holly finish off the week by chatting about the big movie of the week. They're joined by  KSL Movie Show hosts Andy Farnsworth and Val Cameron , who give a little preview of this week's top movie: The Weight. They also discuss their answers to the big movie question of the week: What movie character death affected you the most?

Well, here's something for you… When the Godfather speaks, you listen. And when it's the Godfather of AI, you'd better pay attention! We found a rather interesting article that fits our ongoing AI conversations, and it involves the so-called Godfather of AI, Geoffrey Hinton. He says the earlier warnings from researchers last week -- that A-I could take over within the decade -- are too long...

A new report from the Utah Women & Leadership Project highlights a declining trend in suicide around the state -- very good news after years of increasing rates.  Jared Hawkins, assistant professor at Utah State University, licensed marriage and family therapist, and co-author of the report,  joins Inside Sources to talk about the differences in trends depending on demographics, as w...

A few years ago... the state legislature passed a law banning certain foreign entities from owning land in Utah. That law meant that a Chinese-owned company was forced to sell the Utah Motorsports Campus in Tooele County. Today, the campus is unveiling its new name and plan for the future. Greg and Holly talk a bit about the law and why it was such a big deal when it passed.

As we finish off the week, Holly wanted to spend a few minutes talking about some cute animal stories in the news. They start by discussing the positive updates on a K-9 officer from Park City who was injured earlier this week. Bruno broke two legs and his jaw, but his surgery went well, and he's now been released from the pet hospital. Then, at the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium, there are new o...

A lawsuit from several authors against the state of Utah will be allowed to move forward after all. This week, a federal judge said the authors have standing to sue the state over the book ban law that recently went into effect. The state had tried to get the lawsuit dismissed, basically saying that there's no constitutional right to have certain books in public libraries. In this edition of Ask t...

The wild weather we've had this morning has let up, but anytime we get some good moisture, our minds go to the Great Salt Lake. As we've reported many times before, the lake faces a really challenging and potentially deadly future. Yesterday, journalists got to tour the lake with state leaders. KSL digital politics reporter Bridger Beal-Cvetko  joined them, and he joins Inside Sources to chat...

Much of the Wasatch Front got pummeled with rain this morning, causing delays and crashes on the highways due to standing water. Outside of KSL Broadcast House, the dark grey clouds made the sky look pretty darn menacing. Some school districts saw bus delays due to the weather, and people living in Wasatch County saw massive hail last night too.  KSL NewsRadio's Cormick Bone  joins Greg...

  On the Move: Californians Continue to Flock to Utah New Supportive Permanent Housing Opens to Help People Experiencing Homelessness After 239 Years, How Relevant Is the U.S. Constitution Today? Doxxing, a "Celebration" of a Deadly Anniversary, and the University of Utah The Space Race Heats Up Again… With Weapons in Space Utah Cattle Ranchers Concerned About So-Called "Mystery Meat"...

After thirty years of gracing daytime television with her attitude and wit, Judge Judy is hanging up her signature black gown and banging her gavel one final time. That's right; Judge Judy says it's time to take a step back from being on-screen. After that chat, Greg and Holly finish the show with Holly's fun facts and Greg's closing argument.

Do you know where your food comes from? It's an honest question, and it's a point of concern among American food producers. A recent  op-ed  in the  New York Times highlights concerns with the Trump administration's plans to allow foreign meat onto our store shelves. The goal is to bring down the high prices of meat, especially the really high price of beef. But the move has cattle...

Well, here's something you might find a little reminiscent of the Cold War: weapons in space. This week, we learned that the United States has deployed weapons into space and will use them to defend American forces here on Earth  and  in space. Now, one of the Trump administration's top military advisors says the military needs to adapt and prepare now for future conflicts in space.

There's a really interesting situation that's been playing out at the University of Utah over the last few days. It's blown up on social media and it's brought to light this concept of "doxxing." If you're not familiar with that term, it's the act of publishing private or personal details about someone online without their permission. And it's coming up thanks to an incident around the anniversary...

Robinson preliminary hearing will drag on into September Federal housing bill will go into effect without Pres. Trump's signature Utah Rising: Helping Utah businesses grow Gas prices on the rise again, White House launches "Freedom Fuel Network" Helping Utah refugees get into the back-to-school spirit Previewing this week's movie: the live-action Moana