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KSL legal analyst and Inside Sources host Greg Skordas joins to break down the Supreme Court's decision to uphold Tennessee's ban on gender-related care for transgender minors.

We're back again to preview the two games that will start the back half stretch of Utah football's schedule. It's a rivalry stretch that has a lot of unknowns for the two opponents BYU and Colorado Host Josh Furlong breaks down these two tough games, which includes a road game against in-state rival BYU and a home bout against a different Colorado team. With the unknowns surrounding the QB position for both programs, there's a lot of questions going into the season about how good these two schools can be a year after improvement for both teams. It's a tough stretch that could prove the mettle of Utah's team this season. Stay up to date with University of Utah athletics news and coverage from KSL.com Sports on social media platform X @KSLcomSports and on KSL.com. Follow Josh Furlong @JFurKSL

It is summer! Children are home, its warm and it's time to take that family trip everyone has been waiting for all winter. KSL 5 TV's Daniel Woodruff shares some options you have to make that trip a little less demanding on your wallet. Greg and Holly take listener calls to discuss top staycation spots in Utah.

We're back again to preview the next two games on Utah football's schedule, with a road game against West Virginia and a home game against reigning Big 12 champion Arizona State. Host Josh Furlong breaks down these two challenging games as Utah enters the halfway point of its season. Is a 4-2 record good enough for optimism for the remaining six games? He also gives an update on Utah's official visits, a brief look at the House settlement and what it means moving forward, as well as a look at what Phil Steele had to say about the Utes for the upcoming season. Stay up to date with University of Utah athletics news and coverage from KSL.com Sports on social media platform X @KSLcomSports and on KSL.com. Follow Josh Furlong @JFurKSL

Longtime voice of KSL NewsRadio, Doug Wright joins Debbie in studio to discuss retirement and the current state of news in Utah. Keri Wilcox and Sloan Schrage with KSL 5 TV share memorable moments from Debbie's career in television. KSL NewsRadio Producer, Caitlyn Johnston joins Deb in studio for her final segment to highlight fun moment from Dave and Dujanovic as Debbie leaves KSL to head into retirement.

City council candidate can't use preferred name on ballot Debbie Dujanovic says goodbye to KSL

Beginning this week on KSL Newsradio, an all new Inside Sources program comes to KSL Newsradio. Dr. Holly Richardson joins KSL legal analyst Greg Skordas to host the program weekdays from 9:00-12:00 noon. Holly joins KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson on A Woman's View. 

Beginning this week on KSL Newsradio, an all new Inside Sources program comes to KSL Newsradio. Dr. Holly Richardson joins KSL legal analyst Greg Skordas to host the program weekdays from 9:00-12:00 noon. Holly joins KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson on A Woman's View. 

Beginning this week on KSL Newsradio, an all new Inside Sources program comes to KSL Newsradio. Dr. Holly Richardson joins KSL legal analyst Greg Skordas to host the program weekdays from 9:00-12:00 noon. Holly joins KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson on A Woman's View. 

Society is integrating AI into more of our daily lives. In the right situations, it can be incredibly helpful. But where should we draw the line between AI and human input? A pair of Utah attorneys were sanctioned by an appeals court for using AI to write a legal brief. We speak to KSL's Inside Sources Greg Skordas about this AI usage and how citing imaginary cases can fill an already bloated system with more issues. 

  The newest episode of KSL's Uinta Triangle has dropped, an investigation into an Australian hikers disappearance in the Utah backcountry. We invite Dave Cawley, host of the podcast, on the show to discuss the latest episode.  

The final game of the nonconference schedule and the first game of Big 12 play will prove to be a pivotal early stretch for Utah football. Host Josh Furlong returns with the next two games on Utah's schedule, with a road contest at Wyoming and home game against Texas Tech to start the conference slate. The Cowboys are looking to bounce back from a poor season, while the Red Raiders are going all in on the 2025 season in an effort to win the conference. How Utah performs in these two games will be telling for the rest of the season. Will Utah have what it takes to upend a Texas Tech squad with arguably the best roster on paper in the conference, or is Utah still a step behind after a dismal 2024 season? Furlong also gives a brief update on the shifting College Football Playoff landscape, as well as an update on Utah's official visits. Stay up to date with University of Utah athletics news and coverage from KSL.com Sports on social media platform X @KSLcomSports and on KSL.com. Follow Josh Furlong @JFurKSL

Over a month after she went missing, Alisa Petrov was found in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Sunday. KSL NewsRadio Reporter Adam Small, joins Debbie and Erin to discuss the details of this story. KSL Legal Analyst, Greg Skordas joins the discussion to give his analysis of the situation. KSL 5 TV's Garna Mejia provides more details on the situation. Retired FBI agent, Greg Rogers explains some of the dangers that parents should be aware of when letting their children access the internet.

KSL 5 TV's Daniel Woodruff joins the show to explain the latest theft targeting TANF benefits.

Utah opens up the season with a game against former Pac-12 foe UCLA on the road to start the 2025 season. The game has the potential to get a little bit of national attention with Nico Iamaleava as UCLA's starting QB, but do the Bruins have enough to compete this season? Host Josh Furlong begins his weekly schedule breakdown by looking at the first two games of the season against UCLA and FCS Cal Poly. Utah and UCLA had very similar seasons, and each will have much to prove in Week 1. But which team is better suited for a potential bounce-back year? Stay up to date with University of Utah athletics news and coverage from KSL.com Sports on social media platform X @KSLcomSports and on KSL.com. Follow Josh Furlong @JFurKSL

What prompted Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz to call on a Utah judge to resign ... . KSL's Daniel Woodruff breaks down the latest details on what a judge said during the sentencing of a man who was facing a list of criminal charges involving sexual exploitation of a minor. KSL legal Analyst, Greg Skordas shares his analysis.

Is 'Blue MAGA' what the democrats need to revitalize the party? 'He has gone absolutely CRAZY!' Did President Trump underestimate Putin? The die-hard 'buy American' crowd is struggling to buy American Does the Jury System work? Episode 3 of KSL's Uinta Triangle Podcast is out now! Are you slouching? Why you need to sit up straight

KSL legal analyst Greg Skordas, with 38-years of legal experience, shares his insight into the allegations of the civil lawsuit against Jake Retzlaff.

Mitch Harper and Matt Baiamonte react to their conversation with KSL legal analyst Greg Skordas on the civil lawsuit involving BYU QB Jake Retzlaff.

As we gear up for KSL's Giv-a-thon to raise funds for primary children's hospital... Debbie and Greg hear the story of 15-year-old Jacob. The hosts check in with the KSL Movie Show Hosts on the big movie of the week, Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning.

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BYU insider Mitch Harper KSL legal analyst Greg Skordas What you may have missed

KSL legal analyst Greg Skordas replay Sports Roulette Final thoughts on BYU QB Jake Retzlaff civil suit

Hour 1 BYU insider Mitch Harper KSL legal analyst Greg Skordas What you may have missed Hour 2 Spotrac & Front Office Show contributor Keith Smith Good, Bad & Ugly Whole World News Hour 3 KSL legal analyst Greg Skordas replay Sports Roulette Final thoughts on BYU QB Jake Retzlaff civil suit

College football is evolving at a rapid pace, and already there's been too much to follow. Host Josh Furlong jumps into the weeds to explain the recent news about the College Football Playoff structure and what the next steps are. He also explains the recent talk to bind the schools together in an agreement that could force schools out of their current conference if they don't join. What does it all mean to the sport's future? Furlong also gives a brief update on some new players added to the official visit list for Utah football to watch for in the coming month. Stay up to date with University of Utah athletics news and coverage from KSL.com Sports on social media platform X @KSLcomSports and on KSL.com. Follow Josh Furlong @JFurKSL

In this episode of Masters of Moments, host Jake Wurzak sits down with Greg Kennealey, CEO of Peregrine Hospitality, for an in-depth conversation on building and operating a diversified hotel platform with a focus on performance, alignment, and long-term value creation. With a career that includes time at Strategic Hotels and KSL Capital, Greg brings both institutional experience and an owner-operator mindset to the conversation. They discuss the evolving landscape of hotel investment, from pandemic-driven shifts in demand and staffing, to the renewed importance of leisure travel, stress-testing models, and driving performance across both luxury resorts and extended-stay properties. Greg also breaks down the founding of Peregrine, their vertically integrated approach, and how alignment and talent are central to outperforming in any market cycle. They also cover: How the best hotel companies earned loyalty by prioritizing staff during COVID Lessons from KSL on underwriting, capital planning, and long-term investing The rise of experiential and independent resorts—and where they see opportunity Why owner-operator models outperform in today's capital environment The critical role of KPIs like labor margin, guest satisfaction, and revenue flow Designing phantom ownership structures to retain and reward top hotel talent Building a culture of accountability and innovation from the ground up This episode is a masterclass in hospitality execution, told through the lens of someone who has scaled both iconic resorts and margin-driven select-service portfolios—and believes the best teams win every time. Links: Peregrine Hospitality - https://www.peregrinehg.com/ Greg on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-kennealey-946b715/ Connect & Invest with Jake: Follow Jake on X: https://x.com/JWurzak 1 on 1 coaching with Jake: https://www.jakewurzak.com/coaching Learn How to Invest with DoveHill: https://bit.ly/3yg8Pwo Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:32) - Resilience and Challenges in the Hotel Industry (00:03:12) - Investment Strategies and Stress Testing (00:04:59) - Balancing Leisure and Corporate Travel (00:08:21) - Operational Challenges and Innovations (00:34:13) - The Role of Location in Hotel Success (00:38:51) - Conviction in Hotel Investments (00:41:07) - The Complexity of Hotel Ownership (00:41:48) - The Owner-Operator Model (00:44:49) - Sales Strategies and Exit Timing (00:47:21) - Rapid Acquisition Challenges (00:50:12) - Building an Entrepreneurial Venture (00:54:24) - Operational Oversight and KPIs (00:58:40) - Managing Labor Costs (01:01:26) - Investing in Experiential Resorts (01:09:02) - Food and Beverage Strategies (01:15:52) - Future Goals and Favorite Hotels

Utah ranks fourth in the U.S. for prostate cancer death rates, according to new date listed on KSL.com. As we learn of Former President Biden's cancer diagnosis, it's a great reminder for men to get screened. Dr. Gordon Harkness, Optum Utah medical director, speaks to the screening process of prostate cancer as well as signs and symptoms to be aware of.  

Jim Cooper on the ALICE program with United Ways of the Pacific Northwest // Brian Evans from Madrona Financial with a personal finance tip // David Fahrenthold on the Middle East tour of President Trump // Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Update on the lane closures on I-5 South near Tukwila // Dave Cawley on his new KSL podcast, "Uinta Triangle" // Gee Scott on the release of the Seahawks preseason schedule

The over/under lines for the Big 12 are out, and it's another season of perceived parity in the conference. Host Josh Furlong takes a look at the top eight teams, including Utah, who have the best odds to see where they stand going into the 2025 season. As it stands, Utah is projected to win 7.5 games, but can the Utes bounce back and get at least eight wins? What about the other top teams in the conference? Furlong also gives an introductory look at Utah's 2026 recruiting class and the official visits the school will be hosting starting on May 30. Welcome to the busy season of recruiting. Stay up to date with University of Utah athletics news and coverage from KSL.com Sports on social media platform X @KSLcomSports and on KSL.com. Follow Josh Furlong @JFurKSL

Troy Lamb, Workforce development specialist with the Department of Workforce Services joins Debbie and Taylor to discuss some of the ways to find a job and how to apply. KSL investigative reporter Matt Gephart gives tips on how to avoid job hiring scams.

A man was arrested for holding his girlfriend's family hostage for approximately six months in Millcreek, by fabricating a story about cartel threats, according to KSL.com. Greg Skordas, KSL legal analyst joins Debbie and Taylor to explain the legal ramifications of this case and the complexities involved.

Debbie got a text message yesterday from the Department of Motor Vehicles -- (DMV)  that her toll payment for the EZ PASS Lane must be settled by today ... or driving privileges will be suspended… KSL 5 Investigative Reporter Matt Gephardt and Deb talk about why scammers are getting so good at making it seem like Big Brother is out to get victims.

Em 2005, cinco amigos entraram na perigosa Caverna de Gollum, em Utah — um labirinto estreito, alagado e sem ventilação. Apenas um deles voltou. Neste episódio, contamos a história real da tragédia que terminou em quatro mortes, revelamos os detalhes do local conhecido como “Caverna da Morte” e por que, mesmo com tantos riscos, ele continua atraindo exploradores em busca de adrenalina.Instagram: @erikamirandas e @casosreaisoficial

Back for another week to talk about Utah football and other happenings at the University of Utah Host Josh Furlong gives an updated look at Kyle Whittingham's contract (as it relates to his future retirement) and also gives a look back at Utah's offensive performance last season to see where they need to improve (Surprise: all of it!). Furlong breaks down each position group to see who will be the starters, rotation players and depth pieces, and where Utah is most confident. Can Utah have a bounce-back season on offense, or will a two-year trend move toward three years? Stay up to date with University of Utah athletics news and coverage from KSL.com Sports on social media platform X @KSLcomSports and on KSL.com. Follow Josh Furlong @JFurKSL

The search for a missing South Jordan teen has now moved into southeastern Texas. Alisa Petrov has been missing for almost three weeks. KSL 5 TV reporter, Garna Mejia, joins Dave and Debbie to explain what police have found so far in Texas and what's next in the search for Petrov.

Police body cam footage is showing the moment officers found over 150 dogs inside an Ogden home. KSL 5 TV's Mike Anderson walks through the footage with Dave and Debbie and breaks down the latest on the case.

Utah had a down 2024 season, going 5-7 in a year where the program was picked to win the Big 12 with Cam Rising under center, but are the Utes still the best program in the Big 12? Special guest John Kurtz makes his case for Utah as the Big 12's best program. He and host Josh Furlong look at Utah and what makes them a strong candidate for that label. The two talk Utah's status in the Big 12, Cam Rising's medical retirement, what the Big 12 race will look like in 2025 and how the conference can stay afloat amid constant changes in the collegiate space. Stay up to date with University of Utah athletics news and coverage from KSL.com Sports on social media platform X @KSLcomSports and on KSL.com. Follow Josh Furlong @JFurKSL

Salt Lake City adopted three new city flags to circumvent a new Utah law that restricts what flags can be flown in and at government buildings. Carter Williams with KSL.com walks through the details and both sides of the issue.

Olivia Book, is a professional ballet dancer in Ballet West's second company in Salt Lake City, Utah. Olivia grew up in a small town in Ontario, Canada and was born with a right arm limb deficiency. She has always been a natural performer and began ballet classes at a local dance studio at the young age of four, she later became a member of a competitive dance team from the age of nine until fifteen, competing in many different styles of dance. Olivia attended The Royal Danish Ballet summer school in 2018 and 2021. In 2019 at the age of 15, she attended the Youth American Grand Prix, placed in the top 12 in both the classical ballet and contemporary categories, and was awarded two of the most prestigious awards, Outstanding Performance and Special Commendation from the Jury at the Youth America Grand Prix and was also personally invited to the Ballet West summer intensive by Adam Sklute, BW Director. During that summer she was selected to join Ballet West Academy's Professional Training Division at the young age of 16 and made the tough decision to move away from home to live in Salt Lake City, Utah. In 2021, she was promoted to the Trainee program and most recently to the second company in 2023. While at the BW Academy, Olivia was awarded the Adam Sklute scholarship in 2020 and 2022, for her exceptional artistry and has appeared in the TV show, The Next Step, season 8. She is studying Plant Based nutrition and is working on writing her memoir, capturing her dance journey from the very beginning, co-authored with her Mom. In her first two professional seasons with Ballet West she has performed in Dracula, Stars & Stripes,The Nutcracker and Swan Lake, Jekyll & Hyde, Serenade and Cinderella. Olivia has been featured in Pointe magazine(2020), Front Row Magazine(2024) and interviewed by KSL news reporter Carole Mikita (2023) and Cassidy Wixom, for KSL online(2024). Olivia can be found at: Instagram: @olivia_book_ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@oliviabook Ballet West website: https://www.balletwest.org/dancers/detail/olivia-book

Special Episode! Caleb Turner, the beat writer for RSL on KSL joins the random fans to talk about how he became a soccer fan, the current state of journalism, and his excitement for RSL going forward.

The transfer portal has closed, but Utah men's basketball and football continues to add players for the upcoming season. Host Josh Furlong gives an update on the portal activity and who Utah has brought in for the 2025 season. He also gives a look back at Utah's defensive performance last season to see where they need to improve. As part of that, Furlong breaks down each position group to see who will be the starters, rotation players and depth pieces. Can Utah return to the top on defense with their current roster? Does Utah have the right pieces (and depth) to compete in the Big 12 this season? Stay up to date with University of Utah athletics news and coverage from KSL.com Sports on social media platform X @KSLcomSports and on KSL.com. Follow Josh Furlong @JFurKSL

Hosts: Leah Murray, Erin Rider, Taylor Morgan, Rusty Cannon, Adam Gardiner, Greg Skordas and Maura Carabello  Throughout the past several months on Inside Sources – and for a few years before that on KSL at Night – you've heard a myriad of thoughts, takes, and analysis on the direction of the country and the state. With all of that behind us, what about the future? How do the hosts feel about the current state of the country? What do they hope will change or continue? The entire group finishes up this fantastic show by sharing their favorite memories and what they hope listeners will take away from the political conversations we’ve had. 

Hosts: Leah Murray, Erin Rider, Taylor Morgan, Rusty Cannon, Adam Gardiner, Greg Skordas and Maura Carabello  Final analysis of President Trump’s first 100 days in office  The first 100 days of a presidency can either set the stage for success or create chaos that can be hard to come back from. This week, we’ve been focused on the first 100 days of President Trump’s second term in office. And today, we cap off our discussion and analysis of that milestone date. The whole group of Inside Sources hosts walk through the President’s first chunk of his second term, covering issues like immigration, the economy, his Cabinet, and so much more.  Final thoughts from the Inside Sources/KSL at Night hosts  Throughout the past several months on Inside Sources – and for a few years before that on KSL at Night – you've heard a myriad of thoughts, takes, and analysis on the direction of the country and the state. With all of that behind us, what about the future? How do the hosts feel about the current state of the country? What do they hope will change or continue? The entire group finishes up this fantastic show by sharing their favorite memories and what they hope listeners will take away from the political conversations we’ve had.   

Last year marked a 15-year high for motorcycle fatalities with 53 deaths and 38 serious injury crashes, according to KSL.com. Jason Mettmann, Communications Manager for the Utah Highway Safety Office, joins to discuss what to know about the safety course offered for riders and new laws and requirements going into effect in an effort to help combat incidents.

The Atlanta Falcons and their defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich were fined by the NFL after Ulbrich's son leaked and prank called quarterback Shedeur Sanders during the NFL draft, according to KSL.com. Dave and Debbie discuss what happened.

Hosts: Erin Rider and Rusty Cannon  Utah law enforcers find themselves in the middle of the debate on immigration. KSL 5 TV continues its series ‘Immigration 2025: The Dream Divided’ by taking a deeper look at immigration policies and the role local law enforcement agencies play in those processes. The Inside Sources hosts share their takes on how local law enforcement might partner with ICE. 

Hosts: Erin Rider and Rusty Cannon  Trump’s first 100 days: The economy and immigration  President Trump has passed the 100-day mark of his second presidency. The first part of this term hasn't been without controversy – whether it's tariffs, the economy, immigration, the rule of law, or DOGE – we've had plenty to discuss through the last few months. Our discussion on the President's achievements and controversies covers tariffs and the economy, as well as the border and immigration.    The role of local law enforcement in immigration policy and practice  Utah law enforcers find themselves in the middle of the debate on immigration. KSL 5 TV continues its series ‘Immigration 2025: The Dream Divided’ by taking a deeper look at immigration policies and the role local law enforcement agencies play in those processes. The Inside Sources hosts share their takes on how local law enforcement might partner with ICE.    Wisconsin judge accused of helping illegal immigrant evade authorities  More developments today in the case of a Wisconsin judge accused of helping an illegal immigrant run and hide from federal immigration officials. Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested last week. Now, the Wisconsin Supreme Court is suspending her indefinitely while the case plays out. Erin and Rusty discuss how this case could affect trust in the judiciary.    Power rates set to increase for most Utahns  Power bills are going up, but not by as much as previously proposed. The Utah Public Service Commission will allow Rocky Mountain Power to increase power rates; that would amount to $87.2 million – a far cry from the earlier $667.3 million ask from Rocky Mountain Power. Inside Sources talks about the change and what the average Utah family can expect to see.    Utah partnership with Wyoming, Idaho to further develop nuclear energy  Governor Spencer Cox and the State Legislature have been pushing for Utah to grow into a national leader in energy development. Now, the state is joining forces with Idaho and Wyoming to further nuclear development and work together for "commonsense federal policies" around nuclear energy. Emy Lesofski, Energy Advisor and Utah Office of Energy Development Director joins the program to talk about the partnership and what it means for the future of energy in Utah.    Salt Lake County Council approves sale of part of the Salt Palace  Smith Entertainment Group, which owns the Utah Jazz and the Utah Hockey Club, has the approval from the Salt Lake County Council to purchase part of the Salt Palace convention center downtown. The sale includes about a dozen parcels of county-owned land -- roughly 6.5 acres. The sale price? A little over $55.4 million dollars. If everything goes as planned, partial demolition of the Salt Palace will begin in 2027.    Renovation plans for the Delta Center released  Major renovations are coming to the Delta Cente, and now we're getting a better idea of the kind of renovations. Smith Entertainment Group released plans this morning, showing how they'll redesign the Delta Center to make it more conducive to both basketball and hockey. The Inside Sources hosts share their thoughts on the plans.   

KSL's Top Story: We're getting a closer look at what they're going to do to the Delta Center over the summer. Renovations are coming... and they're coming soon. KSL NewsRadio's Adam Small has details.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Erin Rider  The 2010 Utah Compact spells out how we – as a state – will handle the issue of immigration with humanity. The first principle of the Compact is that immigration is a federal issue. With so much inaction on the federal level, is there still hope for solutions? Will Congress ever fix the broken immigration system? KSL 5 TV has been asking the state’s congressional delegation about it; we hear what they’ve said, and the hosts get into it. 

Hosts: Leah Murray and Erin Rider  White House rebukes Amazon for false report of ‘import surcharges’  Reports early this morning that Amazon would add a new price breakdown to their products, showing an "import surcharge." Several businesses have made similar proposals, but the alleged plan from Amazon brought a harsh rebuke from the White House. Now, Amazon says those earlier reports weren't even true. Government going after private businesses for making business decisions. But the White House says it's all political. Is it? Leah and Erin break it all down.    Pres. Trump’s effects on yesterday’s Canadian elections  Canada's Liberal Party has won the election up north and many people say President Trump's comments and actions towards Canada played a major part in the election results. Incumbent Prime Minister Mark Carney, who only recently took over from former P.M. Justin Trudeau, will continue to lead the country. As the dust settles, the Inside Sources hosts look back on the effect Trump had on the elections and what the future relationship between the US and Canada may look like.    How supporting Ukraine could deter China  Utah Senator John Curtis is calling for continued support of Ukraine and a distancing from Russian President Vladimir Putin to deter China from expanding its own military influence in the Far East. Speaking at a recent event, Senator Curtis said that our strength against Russia will show China what would happen should they go after Taiwan. Megan Reiss, Nonresident Senior Fellow at the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security, and the Founder and CEO of SolidIntel joins the conversation.    Higher education institutions continue pushing back on Pres. Trump  Institutions of higher education continue their push back on the Trump Administration. Roughly 10 schools – including Ivy League and other private research universities – have joined together in a new private collective to resist President Trump. And a letter condemning the President has been signed by a university president here in Utah. The Inside Sources hosts discuss the latest higher education efforts to fight the administration.    The role of the federal government in immigration policy  The 2010 Utah Compact spells out how we – as a state – will handle the issue of immigration with humanity. The first principle of the Compact is that immigration is a federal issue. With so much inaction on the federal level, is there still hope for solutions? Will Congress ever fix the broken immigration system? KSL 5 TV has been asking the state’s congressional delegation about it; we hear what they’ve said, and the hosts get into it.    Smith Entertainment Group offers money to local cities to build hockey rinks  Homegrown talent in ice hockey – it's a dream Ryan Smith, the head of Smith Entertainment Group and owner of the Utah Hockey Club hopes to see here in Utah. Now, the group is offering cities up to $500,000 to build more ice hockey rinks. Leah Murray and Erin Rider talk about this potential private/public partnership.    The state of Utah’s economy  Earlier this month, a new ‘Rich States, Poor States’ report ranked Utah as the state with the best economic outlook. When the report was released, we spoke with the head of ALEC – the group that sponsored the report – about why Utah ranks so high. Today, we chat more about the long-term economic outlook for the state with Ryan Starks, Executive Director of the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity.    What one local mayor learned on a bike ride through central Utah  Earlier this month, West Jordan Mayor Dirk Burton took a more than 400-mile bike ride from Salt Lake City through rural central Utah on his way to a conference in St. George. He stopped and chatted with local mayors along the ride, discussing the needs and issues facing small-town Utahns. He joins Inside Sources to talk a bit more about his journey.