KSL's Inside Sources

The Springville campus of a controversial treatment school for troubled youth had its license revoked. Now, the Provo Canyon School must wind down operations at the campus by the beginning of August. The school came into the spotlight a few years ago after celebrity Paris Hilton testified on Utah's Capitol Hill about the treatment and alleged abuse she faced when attending years ago. That testimon...

July 4 th  weekend has several DUI incidents, fires started from fireworks  Peacebuilding: What can we learn about peace from different cultures?   Lessons on marriage: What can Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce learn from couples married 70 years?   Record-breaking rowing event  

  A record-breaking rowing event came to a close over the holiday weekend. After 43 days, 17 hours, and 55 minutes, Kelsey Pfendler docked in Hawaii. Her journey across the Pacific Ocean from California set a ton of records and is likely to inspire countless numbers of young people. Greg and Holly discuss this massive feat. 

  Many people are still eagerly awaiting more details on what's been billed as the American wedding of the century: the wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. The rather hush-hush event has garnered international attention over the last week. With that massive wedding in mind, Inside Sources talks about what it takes to keep a marriage going strong and long. Deseret News family reporter Lo...

  One of humanity's ultimate goals is peace. We talk about peace, we pray for peace, and we hope to promote peace. But when push comes to shove, we often forget peace. As we move on from America250, we wanted to spend some time talking about the importance of peace and how we can actually work towards peace – all so our country can live on for another 250 years. In this special, Greg an...

  Law enforcement was out in full force over the long holiday weekend – trying to keep the roads, waterways, and natural areas safe. As we look back on the July 4 th  weekend, what things did we all do to stay safe?  State Representative Norm Thurston  joins the conversation with his takes on DUIs and the role Utah's lower blood alcohol content (BAC) laws played in keepin...

  Starting today – and lasting over the next week – the Utah County Attorney's Office will make its case before a judge as to why they believe Tyler Robinson shot and killed political influencer Charlie Kirk. It's been quite the process just to get to this point. But now, the prosecution gets the chance to outline much of their evidence behind their belief that Robinson travelled...

Kouri Richins' defense team asks for brand new trial Team USA moves onto next stage in the World Cup Utah Firewatch: Some firefighters may have been exposed to toxic minerals, chemicals America250: Celebrating everything that makes our country great

In this special edition of Inside Sources, we go all-in on America250. For the last half of today's show, we celebrate our nation's special birthday. And while we do have a lot of challenges and there are several areas where we could improve, at the end of the day, we really do have a lot to celebrate and be grateful for. We cover some more serious topics, some historical topics, and the importanc...

Firefighters working on the Iron Fire burning down near Eureka may have been exposed to toxic hazards while fighting the fire and cleaning up areas afterwards. In a new letter sent out to crews who were on the fire, state and federal fire officials say it's due to the Eureka Mills Superfund site and surrounding areas. Soil near the historic Eureka Mills/Tintic Mine is heavily polluted with lead an...

American soccer fans are riding a high today following last night's Team USA win against Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0. Chants echoed around the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium Wednesday night, as the U.S. team won its first knockout round game in the World Cup for the first time in 24 years. Inside Sources explains how the game went and what Team USA fans can look forward to in the next round.

The woman convicted of killing her husband with fentanyl -- then writing a children's book on grief -- is asking the courts for a new trial. In a new request, attorneys for Kouri Richins claim bias, irregularities, and undue prejudice tainted the last trial. They also claim that information on financial crimes from Richins shouldn't have been allowed in the murder trial. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Sko...

The 250th birthday of our country -- it's just about finally here. The longer holiday weekend means celebrations are starting early, with many of them already underway. While the 4th of July is a time of celebration and excitement, it can also be a dangerous time -- fireworks, lots of people drinking, and more. And since fireworks are out across most of the state, you may be thinking about some ot...

As we approach our nation's 250th birthday, it may feel like we are more divided than ever on the issues that matter. But as Utahns, we've always had an ability to look past our differences and come together. In this special presentation from KSL NewsRadio – and sponsored by America First Credit Union and the State of Utah –  legendary KSL host Doug Wright  moderates a panel...

Republicans to hold first-ever convention ahead of the midterm elections  U.S. House fails to move agenda forward, leaves early for Independence Day holiday  Commentary on the fallout of SCOTUS' opinion upholding birthright citizenship  State Senator apologizes for spreading false claims about data center pushback  Housing scams on the rise in Utah  "If I were a rich man.....

  We're just a couple of days away from our nation's 250th anniversary. And today, we really hone in on unity as Americans. Governor Cox made some comments this week during the Western Governors Association meeting, saying we can all be patriotic with our own flavor. Greg and Holly take a few minutes to talk about patriotism and how it can be different for each person. 

  New reporting says that the number of ultra-rich continues to grow around the world and especially here in the U.S.  Jay Evensen at the Deseret News  writes that despite pushes from more socialistic candidates across the country, Americans still show a strong desire for wanting to get rich. After all, isn't wealth a part of the American dream? Jay shares what he learned as he prep...

  Utah college students who are scrambling to sell summer housing contracts are finding themselves in the crosshairs of good ol' fashioned scammers. These young adults – who grew up with the internet and are usually pretty savvy with scams – are still falling for these run-of-the-mill scams. It goes to show you that anyone who lets their guard down can fall prey to bad actors.&nbs...

Those who spread Kevin O'Leary's claims of Chinese interference continue to apologize for the claims after O'Leary walked back his remarks last week. Fox News hosts shared a pretty stiff and legalese apology on a few of the programs. And now a Utah State Senator is also apologizing, saying he was duped. State Senator Todd Weiler joins Inside Sources to explain why he shared the message in the firs...

  The outrage over the Supreme Court's decision to uphold birthright citizenship has been swift, strong, and stark. Holly and Greg both express amazement at the vitriol being directed at the court, along with concerns that many Americans appear to have not understood the 14th Amendment before SCOTUS' decision. 

  The 4th of July recess is officially underway in Washington, D.C., a few days earlier than planned. It's thanks to a GOP showdown between hardliners in the party and Speaker Mike Johnson, which brought the legislative agenda to a standstill. Inside Sources debates whether or not Congress will be able to get anything done before Election Day in November. 

  Republicans are bucking tradition this year... announcing a special midterm convention. Usually, political parties only hold big conventions in presidential election years. Midterms are traditionally more localized, so a bigger convention doesn't always make sense. But with a lot on the line for the President and the Republican Party, they've decided to hold their first-ever national midter...

  While the east coast prepares for a record-breaking heat dome over the holiday weekend, those of us here in the West continue to deal with wildfires. Governor Cox and other western governors are coming together to improve coordination between states and the federal government when it comes to wildfires and land management. The hope – according to the governors – i...

SCOTUS rules on transgender athletes, campaign finance Looking back on the Supreme Court's term Poll: American pride continues to fall Utah Firewatch: Federal and state partnerships The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sends aid to Venezuela America250: Volunteerism and unity

Our country has been built on principles of service, including love, caring for our neighbors, and volunteering. So what better way to celebrate our country's 250th birthday than by stepping in to help those in need?  Church News' Aimee Cobabe  joins Inside Sources in the studio again with more on how volunteers are answering the calls to serve in honor of our country's anniversary. Greg...