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As we head into the midterms, the economy is top-of-mind for many voters. So, this morning's poor jobs report isn't exactly welcome news. The unemployment rate still remains near historic lows, so that's good. But it's on the rise -- that's not so good. Jobs in September increased nationwide by only 29,000 and the unemployment rate rose to 4.2%. All of this is happening at the same time that mortg...

  Data center in Box Elder County continues to move ahead… but quietly The morals and ethics of AI in life and in faith On the Hill: Legislative audit says Utah's judiciary needs more oversight and accountability Wildlife officials encourage Utahns to report urban bear sightings Ask the Attorney: How did Tennessee botch a death penalty execution? Reports: Rape allegations from Cornell...

Greg hates this news, but Holly loves it! A local radio station has kicked off the Halloween season by starting to play Christmas music. It might seem a little early for most people, but eh, whatever floats your boat! Greg and Holly butt heads on the move and read listener comments on the news. Turns out everyone has a strong opinion.

Millions of people are getting refunds from Amazon Prime starting today thanks to a massive settlement. A year ago, Amazon agreed to pay billions of dollars after allegations that they had signed people up for their Prime service without their permission, then made it too hard to cancel. But as with all good news, there are warnings. We hear from KSL Investigator Matt Gephardt with his warnings.

The information that keeps coming out on the rape investigation and case involving Cornell University students and administrators keeps getting worse. Several news outlets have obtained documents from the original investigation that show that the alleged victim did tell police about the rape in 2024 and said it was absolutely rape at the time. But that information was never passed along to the dis...

The execution of a woman in Tennessee went very wrong last night after she survived what was supposed to be two lethal doses of drugs. This morning, Governor Bill Lee put a hold on all executions through the end of the year while they figure out what happened. So what went wrong in the process? And what's supposed to happen now?  KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas gives his take, and we hear from...

Have you seen bears in your neighborhood when they're not usually there? Right now, the Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) is pleading with people to call them when they see bears... even though several social media posts are discouraging those reports. A lot of people say not reporting the sightings will save the bears from euthanasia. But is that accurate? For more,  Holly and Greg turn t...

The last couple of years have been filled with a lot of tension between Utah's legislature and the judiciary -- it's no secret that they've come to heads several times. Now, a new legislative audit says there should be more oversight of Utah's courts… by the legislature itself. The audit reiterated that judicial independence is important, but it says that there's a lack of public confidence...

AI this and AI that -- it's become one of the most common stories we talk about. A new agreement between AI leaders and the White House aims to add some safeguards to tech developments; they're all calling it "morally binding." In these segments, Greg and Holly talk more about the morals and ethics of AI. First, they speak with University of Utah School of Computing Professor Jeff Phillips about t...

It feels like it's been a while since we talked about the data center project in Box Elder County. Remember, this is the one that really sparked intense pushback on data centers around the state. The project's still moving ahead, even despite being at the center of three pending lawsuits. At the same time, there are proposals to build even more data centers -- plus nuclear reactors -- on Utah's pu...

The Utah Mammoth are back on the ice today, hoping to make it back to the playoffs this year as the season progresses. The Delta Center is expected to be packed with fans, especially after the team got so far last year. And the streets around the arena are expected to be bogged down all afternoon thanks to a massive party on the plaza. For more on what to expect from tonight's game -- and the seas...

  AI tech leaders sign agreement with White House to police themselves Celebrating podcasts on International Podcast Day Your Voice, Your Vote: CD-1 candidates take to the debate stage Utah's changing population could affect college enrollment Utah's childcare crisis Pres. Trump blocks funding for Utah's national parks Sen. Mike Lee pushes for impeachment of federal judge who ruled against Pr...

It's the update we know you've all been waiting for: the Fat Bear Week champion has now been crowned! A bear named Backpack took the title, just 7 years after his mother did.

Over the last few years, state leaders have put a renewed emphasis on the importance of trade skills -- of making sure our young people are getting opportunities to learn in ways besides traditional higher education. It comes at a good time as nearly 1/4 of current tradespeople are expected to retire soon. In this segment, we want to talk about a report that just came out on the State of America's...

If a judge doesn't rule in your favor, you generally appeal to the next higher court -- you don't usually try to get the judge removed from the bench. But that's exactly what Senator Mike Lee is proposing; he wants to impeach a federal judge who ruled against President Trump. The ruling in question paused the President's push to restrict mail-in voting. Greg and Holly have no shortage of thoughts...

Major projects at Utah's national parks are now on hold after the federal government blocked $1.7 million in funding. The projects were designed to support research and protect resources across the state. This money wouldn't have only gone to Utah's "Mighty 5 Parks"; it would also have gone to recreation areas in the state managed by the federal government.

If you have kids, you probably know the struggle of finding good, affordable child care nowadays. And it feels like it's only getting harder. So what can be done to make things better for Utah's families? This weekend, KSL NewsRadio will air a special presentation called "Utah's Childcare Crisis: Navigating the lack of availability and affordability in a costly world." Ahead of that special, we wa...

Utah's population is changing and that's going to mean a bit of an enrollment crunch for Utah's colleges and universities in the coming years. New data from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute re-emphasizes a warning from the state's Speaker of the House: we need to be looking at the future and prepare now. With more on this new data and how colleges can prepare, Greg and Holly are joined by Deser...

Election season is ramping up here in Utah and the first debates are finally underway. Last night, candidates for Utah's First Congressional District took to the debate stage. Remember, this is the district that now leans towards Democrats. The candidates are Republican Riley Owen and Democrat Ben McAdams. Greg and Holly share their thoughts on the matchup and we hear the KSL Truth Test analyzing...

We started out the show with a discussion on new tech: artificial intelligence. In this segment, we shift the conversation to a newer kind of tech… that's also not really new anymore: podcasts. It's International Podcast Day! KSL has a large presence in the podcast world, from Dave Cawley's COLD to Maria Shilaos' KSL News Daily and everything in between. With more on how podcasts work and w...

It's being called a kind of "AI Constitution" -- leaders in the artificial intelligence industry have come together with the White House and agreed on a set of safeguards for AI development. Basically, the tech leaders have agreed to police themselves. The agreement comes amid several dire warnings from AI leaders about the future of the tech and how it could lead to the end of humanity. So, what...

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth doesn't want "fat" people in the military -- he's said so several times before. Today, he's expected to announce several changes to the military, including the elimination of 20% of admirals and generals. He's calling it the "State of the Force." Ahead of his remarks, Greg and Holly share their concerns about a push towards looks for military members and leaders i...

  State legislator charged with multiple counts of fraud, resigns from elected position Report: Domestic violence victims falling through the cracks Ask the Attorney: Former death row inmate released after 40+ years on bail Lindsay Clancy's defense asks for investigation into lone holdout juror, says she can't be tried again Preparing for the next natural disaster GOP pushback on Pres. Trump...

If you had to explain Utah to someone who’s never been here, what would you say? Mountains. Fry sauce. Jell-O -- all of those, of course. But also, how about a Diet Coke with approximately 14 things added to it? That's right… We're talking about Utah's dirty soda obsession. It's now getting the documentary treatment. It's called "Saints and Sodas," and it looks at how a simple fountai...

Here's some good news for you: teen health is finally showing signs of recovery after taking quite a hit during the COVID pandemic. In particular, there has been some good movement in terms of mental health for Utah teens. The Deseret News reports that improvements have also been made with diet and physical education as well. But this segment, we really wanted to focus on the mental health aspect...