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We needed the snow heading into the season and we got it. Now, it won't stop. This week, we dive into the 40-year-old snow water equivalent record the state just broke, and why some experts are now wondering whether we may end up with too much snow for too long.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amid an increase in gun threats and incidents at some Utah schools, one school district is taking matters into their own hands to try and keep students safe. This week, we take a closer look at how Granite School District is using a police K-9 and training to try and curb gun incidents on campuses. Plus, Eliza Pace talks to a board member with the Gun Violence Prevention Center about what's behind guns at schools.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Her story captured the attention of Utah and much of the country when she was kidnapped at 14. Now, 20 years after she was found, we take a look back at the story of Elizabeth Smart through her eyes and through the unique perspective of Chris Thomas, the Smart family's spokesperson during those awful nine months of uncertainty.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2023 legislative session ended with some historic legislation. But it was also historic for another reason. This week, Deanie Wimmer talks to state representative Carol Spackman Moss. She's served District 34 in Salt Lake County for 23 years, making her the longest serving woman in the history of the Utah legislature.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Utah's 45-day Legislative Session kicked off the way last year's session ended—with some controversy. Hundreds of bills later changes are expected on everything from education to water to abortion and transgender medical treatment. On the last week of the session, Matt Rascon talks to KSL News Radio's Lindsay Aerts about some of the big things lawmakers have done, other bills still on the table, and the impact all of it could have on you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Winter kicked off with storm after storm and there are no signs of it letting up the rest of the season. The state of the drought is looking better. This week, Matt Rascon talks to chief meteorologist Kevin Eubank about what these big winter storms mean for the drought, how many more of them we need to get out of it, and why we can't rely solely on what's falling from the sky.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been 30 years, but the NBA All-Star Game is finally back in Salt Lake City. This week, we take a closer look at the excitement and energy building up for the All-Star weekend and the impact it could have on the local economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been an issue in Utah for decades, and with the current levels of the Great Salt Lake, water has become a critical part of the conversation in the state. This week, Matt Rascon talks to two experts—with two different views—about how Utah's leaders are doing, protecting and preserving this critical resource.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Domestic violence situations can be some of the most difficult for police to respond to and can lead to the most heartbreaking loss for family. This week, we look at how one family's recent loss has taken them to the State Capitol, on a mission to support Senate Bill 117 and help prevent similar tragedies across the state. The lethality assessment program—or LAP—is an 11-question survey to help officers assess a person's risk of being killed in a domestic violence situation. SB 117 would require “a law enforcement officer to conduct a lethality assessment when responding to a report of domestic violence between intimate partners.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've seen it all over the news in just the last couple of weeks. Police investigating incidents of domestic violence including a man threatening a woman before setting a house on fire in Davis County, a boyfriend shooting and killing his 16-year-old girlfriend in Piute County, and a father killing his family before taking his own life in Iron County. And, of course, there are many more stories of domestic violence that don't make the headlines. This week Matt Rascon talks with Kait Sorenson, the executive director of Canyon Creek Services based in Cedar City. The local nonprofit is on the frontlines of the effort to end domestic violence every day in southern Utah. Over the last couple of weeks they've been working to help the community heal and learn from the tragedy in Enoch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Wednesday January 4, police say Michael Haight shot and killed his wife Tausha, their five children, and his mother-in-law Gail Earl before turning the gun on himself inside their home in the city of Enoch. Since then, the small community has been hurting and finding healing through helping. This week, Matt Rascon talks to Enoch's city manager Rob Dotson about the impact this horrific event has had on the city and the good things people have been doing since to support family members, friends and first responders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In mid-December, temperatures dropped dramatically in Salt Lake City. Five homeless people died on the streets over a period of roughly five days of freezing conditions. Shelters filled up and several organizations came together to help save lives. This week, we dive into the ongoing struggle to protect unsheltered Utahns during the winter season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tens of millions in U.S. have the social media app on their phone, but in recent weeks Utah has joined a growing list of states banning the software from state-owned devices. This week, we dive into the debate playing out over TikTok—one of the most popular social media platforms in the world. Does it really pose a threat to government data? What about your personal data?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The most wonderful time of the year can also be among the most difficult times. Inflation is leading more people to food banks and the pandemic and other circumstances have taken a toll on the mental health of many. This week, we talk to a professor and a psychiatrist about loneliness over the holidays and why they say one of the best things you can do to combat those thoughts and feelings is to do what Utah does best--serve others.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's not even winter yet and the CDC is warning the country is experiencing a resurgence of respiratory viruses and they're taking a toll on hospitals and children. This week, we talk to an instacare doctor in Salt Lake County and a pediatrician in Utah County about the role COVID is playing in this year's flu season, plus what they're seeing on the frontlines and what we can expect for sicknesses this winter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Four months after we first dove into the topic on this show, the shrinking Great Salt Lake remains a top issue for scientists, lawmakers and the media. This week, we talk to Dan Spindle about what we're still learning about the Great Salt Lake, its impact on the state and why it should matter to you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Months into the new school year, the pandemic's impact on students is coming into focus. The state and nation's report cards are out, showing an ongoing struggle to help students return to pre-pandemic achievement levels. This week we go beyond the recent headlines and look at what districts describe as “chronic absenteeism” in Utah's schools and its effect on students.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People are calling it the tightest race in Utah in decades. Three weeks out from the midterm elections, Senator Mike Lee and challenger Evan McMullin faced off in their first and only debate. This week we talk to Jason Perry to break down the debate and talk about what's made this race so close and what's at stake when the results come in on November 8.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two years after the 2020 presidential election and weeks away from the midterm elections, claims and concerns of election fraud aren't going away. This week, we dive into the question of voter fraud and election integrity in Utah with investigative reporter Daniella Rivera and investigative producer Cindy St. Clair. In a recent investigative report, they crunched the numbers on voter crimes and talked to election officials and prosecutors about how things look in Utah.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One year after the shooting death of University of Utah football player Aaron Lowe, prosecutors say the amount of digital evidence they have to go through is dragging out the case against his accused killer. This week, we look into the impacts a growing amount of digital evidence is having on the investigation and prosecution of criminal cases.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After decades of darkness and empty promises, the lights are finally on in the Navajo (Dine) community of Westwater—one of the last places in the country to receive electricity. What took so long? This week, we visit the small community just west of Blanding, to answer that question and to talk to the people who are impacted and the leaders who helped make it happen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On August 25th President Joe Biden announced a plan to cancel up to $20,000 for borrowers of federal student loans. Three weeks later Governor Spencer Cox joined nearly half of the governors across the country in demanding President Biden withdraw that plan. This week we explore the student debt crisis, the president's plan to forgive loans and the impact on borrowers and others.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The decision is here. After years of research and public comment, UDOT is recommending a gondola to solve the canyon's transportation problems. The project will cost an estimated $550 million and it has plenty of opposition. This week, we dive into the debate over the gondola and how to get people up the canyon, while decreasing traffic and minimizing the impact to the environment. We also look at what comes next.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On August 13, a meteor shot across the sky over Utah, scattering rocks around the Tooele Valley and bringing in so-called meteorite hunters. This week, we take a ride on Chopper 5 with a man who has been hunting space rocks for 25 years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is cautious optimism heading into a new school year after two and a half years full of interruptions and uncertainty. This week, a conversation with a high school principal, looking back on the challenges and lessons of the pandemic at the start of a new school year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

82% of the nation's kindergarten children participate in full-day kindergarten. In Utah in 2021, that number was just 30%. At the start of this new school year, Utah has hundreds more full-day kindergarten classes available thanks to new funding. This week, why some parents and educators say it's still not enough.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inflation is higher than it has been in 40 years. The Federal Reserve is trying to curb that growth by increasing interest rates. And for the second straight quarter the country's GDP shrunk, sparking more fears of a recession. This week, a financial expert and the chief economist at the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute explain how we got here, what the impacts are, and where we could be headed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, the story of one man's mission to prevent suicide with reminders that people matter. The former teacher turned sculptor and motivational speaker is carving up heart rocks to help students in Utah and bring comfort to people as far as Uvalde, Texas. And if you're struggling with mental health challenges, there is help available, including a new national suicide hotline: 9-8-8. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Great Salt Lake is lower than it's even been. And the more it shrinks, the more it affects our air, our snow, our economy and our wildlife. This week, a conversation with executive producer Keira Farrimond about the far-reaching impacts that have brought media outlets together to tell the critical story of the Great Salt Lake.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Friday June 24, the Supreme Court of the United States determined there is no constitutional right to abortion, overturning decades of precedent in Roe v. Wade. The move sparked relief and outrage in Utah. This week, we take a closer look at KSL-TV's coverage of what's happened in the state since that day, including the evolution of abortion law and its impact on women, families and physicians.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At a critical time in the healthcare industry, nurses are hanging up their scrubs and some patients are feeling it. This week, a conversation with Debbie Worthen about her coverage of the nursing crisis, its impact at Utah Hospitals and where the profession goes from here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Teen drivers make up 9% of licensed drivers in Utah but 21% of crashes, according to UDOT. This week, we explore the impact of a crash on one family and the lessons every parent and teen can learn to protect themselves on the road. It's part of KSL-TV's coverage on the road to zero fatalities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the wake of two horrific mass shootings, democrats and republicans in the U.S. Senate have reached a deal on gun safety. This week, conversations with a gun control advocate and a state legislator about what impact the proposal and other measures would have on gun violence in Utah and where the conversation goes from here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The average price for a gallon of regular gas jumped above $5 in Utah this week. But what's behind the almost daily increases we've seen? The war in Ukraine? President Joe Biden? In this episode we explore the cause of soaring gas prices, what can be done to slow the increase and who those prices are impacting the most.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week marks the beginning of what’s known as Utah’s 100 deadliest days--the time between Memorial Day and Labor Day when we typically see the most death on our roads. 116 people have already lost their lives this year. That's the highest number Utah has seen this time of year in more than two decades. This week we explore some of the data, the warnings from authorities and the stories from those who have lost loved ones in traffic crashes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Empty shelves. Empty bottles. Empty bellies. Over the last several weeks reporters at KSLtv have been covering the baby formula shortage. This week, a conversation about what this unprecedented situation currently looks like in Utah and when parents and babies can expect some relief.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the weekend, a gunman opened fire at a grocery store in Buffalo, New York, killing 10 people. This week, we dive into what we know about the motive behind the attack and what laws and resources are in place in Utah to prevent these kinds of tragedies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Russia invaded Ukraine in February, so many people jumped into action to help the people any way they could. This week, we follow the journey of a former refugee and marine veteran who—within a couple of weeks of the invasion—traveled to Ukraine for a two-month mission to offer relief and expertise to refugees and the military. Based on KSLtv's Jed Boal's interviews with Quan Nguyen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A leaked draft of a Supreme Court ruling that would overturn Roe v Wade is making waves across the country. But what would that ruling mean for abortion? And how would it impact the laws surrounding abortion in Utah? This week we dive into those questions with law professors and state politicians.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kalyna the Musical tells the little-known story of Ukraine’s suffering through the Holodomor and its yearslong struggle for independence. The show’s creators started writing it years ago, with no way of knowing it would be ready to take the stage to help Ukrainians during another dark moment in their history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At the close of another snow season, the state’s drought drags on and some Utahns are already paying the price. This week we talk to KSL-TV’s chief meteorologist Kevin Eubank to break down the state’s drought and water situation--the concerns, the impact and what we can expect moving through spring and summer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the last couple of years the troubled teen industry has been thrust into the spotlight, beginning with Paris Hilton's allegations about her experience at a center in Utah. This week we explore a recent lawsuit, the growing opposition to teen treatment centers and what the state has done about it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.