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KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper is loaded with content to get you ready for the 2026 BYU football season. Mitch opens the show with a deep dive into the biggest on-field storyline of Saturday's opener: Kelly Poppinga calling a defense for the first time as BYU's defensive coordinator. "K-Pop" takes over for Michigan-bound Jay Hill, inheriting a unit that ranked in the top 20 in scoring defense each of the past two seasons and produced eight defensive touchdowns over three years. Poppinga, a former BYU linebacker star and 18-year coaching veteran, has promised to keep the foundation Hill built while adding his own flavor — swapping Hill's word "chaos" for his own mantra of havoc. His first depth chart features 13 defensive positions, signaling a multiple-front approach with five-DB packages and a nickel look. Kalani Sitake has praised Poppinga all camp, calling him "probably the hardest-working coordinator I've ever been around". Next, Mitch is joined by KSL colleague Alex Kirry for a conversation about BYU football heading into the season. Kirry, the host of "KSL Brightside" on KSL NewsRadio and former Cougar Tracks host, joined the show to preview the season and play a game of "Bear or Bull." To close the show, Mitch goes around the Big 12 Conference with his Week 1 picks. From Colorado at Georgia Tech to Baylor vs. Auburn in Atlanta, and every other game in between around the league. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast sponsored by Zions Bank to stay up-to-date with all the daily episodes. Cougar Tracks is on YouTube every weekday at Noon (MT), and KSL NewsRadio at 6:30 p.m. (MT). Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NCF1KecDsE2rB1zMuHhUh Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US  iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id143593 Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com and hosts the Cougar Tracks Podcast daily on KSL Sports YouTube and KSL NewsRadio (SUBSCRIBE). Harper also co-hosts Cougar Sports Saturday (12–3 p.m.) on KSL NewsRadio. Follow Mitch’s coverage of BYU athletics in the Big 12 Conference on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram: @Mitch_Harper. Want more coverage of BYU sports? Take us with you wherever you go. Download the new and improved KSL Sports app from Utah’s sports leader. Allows you to stream live radio and video, keeping you up-to-date on all your favorite teams.

The entirety of DJ & PK for September 3, 2026: HOUR ONE Alex Harrison, Devon Dampier, and Bear Bachmeier Lance Anderson, Utah Tech football head coach Riley Jensen, former Utah State football quarterback HOUR TWO What is Trending: Utah, BYU, College Football, NFL, NBA, MLB Time to kick off the 2026 College Football season. It's time for season predictions for the local FBS teams, what are yours? Unprecedented schedule making in the brand new PAC 12 HOUR THREE Berry Tramel, Sports Columnist for the Tulsa World Cupcakes or legitimate competition - which would you rather see in the first game? Did the NBA drop significant punishment on the Clippers because they are the Clippers? HOUR FOUR Josh Furlong, Utah Utes insider for KSL Slacker Radio Headlines Feedback of the Day

Hour four of DJ & PK for September 3, 2026: Josh Furlong, Utah Utes insider for KSL Slacker Radio Headlines Feedback of the Day

Game week is here for No. 14 BYU, and KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper delivers a jam-packed episode to get Cougar Nation fully locked in ahead of Saturday's season opener against Utah Tech at LaVell Edwards Stadium (6 p.m. MT, ESPN+ and KSL NewsRadio). Mitch opens the show with the biggest off-the-field headline of the week: the BYU athletic department has been restructured, with AD Brian Santiago no longer overseeing football operations directly. The move comes after weeks of public tension between Santiago and head coach Kalani Sitake, who turned down Penn State last winter and has been vocal about BYU needing to invest more resources into the football program. Sitake addressed the restructuring during his Monday press conference, sharing his thoughts on the changes and what they mean for the program moving forward. Mitch breaks down Sitake's comments and wonders: Will this be a distraction for BYU football in 2026? As it was last year leading up to the Big 12 Championship Game? Mitch Harper sits down with a familiar voice in the Utah sports broadcasting world — Rod Zundel, the "Voice of the Trailblazers" and Director of Broadcasting and Multimedia Content for Utah Tech Athletics — for a special game-week conversation previewing Saturday's BYU-Utah Tech season opener at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Before becoming the play-by-play voice calling Utah Tech football, men's basketball, and baseball on FM 99.5 in St. George, Zundel spent nearly 24 years at KSL-TV in Salt Lake City as a sports anchor and reporter. He hosted SportsBeat Saturday and Sunday, KSL 5 Golf Utah, and KSL 5 Outdoor Adventures. He's been calling Trailblazer games since 2022, when Utah Tech made its transition to Division I and the WAC, and now enters his first year covering the program in the Big Sky Conference. In the interview, Zundel gives Cougar Nation the insider view from St. George. He shares what Utah Tech looked like in its Week 0 season opener — a 54-0 loss to No. 1 Montana State at Greater Zion Stadium — and what third-year head coach Lance Anderson's team is working on as it prepares to travel to Provo for its first game against an FBS opponent this season. Zundel discusses the Utah Tech quarterback situation, and the players and schemes BYU fans should keep an eye on Saturday. He also touches on the state of Utah Tech athletics as the Trailblazers embark on their first season in the Big Sky, what the program's long-term trajectory looks like, and the unique challenge of preparing an FCS squad to walk into a packed LaVell Edwards Stadium and face the No. 14 team in the country. To close out the show, Mitch dives deep into BYU's first official depth chart of the 2026 season. Among the notable takeaways: true freshman wide receiver Legend Glasker is listed as a starter — the first true freshman to open as a starting wideout under Sitake. Cal transfer linebacker Cade Uluave has earned a starting nod at linebacker despite not yet playing a snap in a BYU uniform, and Oregon transfer Kyler Kasper slots in at another receiving spot. Bear Bachmeier returns as the unquestioned QB1 with Treyson Bourguet behind him. On defense, Kelly Poppinga's first depth chart as defensive coordinator features Faletau Satuala back at safety after recovering from his fractured foot, alongside Evan Johnson at corner and Keanu Tanuvasa anchoring the defensive line. Mitch goes position by position, highlighting the starters, the competition, and the names to watch Saturday night. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast sponsored by Zions Bank to stay up-to-date with all the daily episodes. Cougar Tracks is on YouTube every weekday at Noon (MT), and KSL NewsRadio at 6:30 p.m. (MT). Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NCF1KecDsE2rB1zMuHhUh Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US  iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id143593 Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com and hosts the Cougar Tracks Podcast daily on KSL Sports YouTube and KSL NewsRadio (SUBSCRIBE). Harper also co-hosts Cougar Sports Saturday (12–3 p.m.) on KSL NewsRadio. Follow Mitch’s coverage of BYU athletics in the Big 12 Conference on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram: @Mitch_Harper. Want more coverage of BYU sports? Take us with you wherever you go. Download the new and improved KSL Sports app from Utah’s sports leader. Allows you to stream live radio and video, keeping you up-to-date on all your favorite teams.

Attorneys representing media organizations are pushing back against Tyler Robinson's renewed effort to keep cameras out of the courtroom for the final day of his preliminary hearing on September 1. They argue that Judge Tony Graf has already rejected the defense's broader objections to electronic media coverage and that Robinson has not shown the kind of specific prejudice necessary to overcome the presumption favoring public access. The media response takes particular aim at the defense's concern that hearsay evidence discussed during closing arguments could taint a future jury pool, pointing out that the evidentiary portion of the preliminary hearing was already open to the public and livestreamed in July. Their position is that shutting cameras out now would do little to contain information that is already public and could instead fuel more speculation and distrust about what is happening in the case.The media attorneys are also opposing Robinson's attempt to keep portions of his camera-ban motion private. They argue that court filings are presumptively public and that Robinson cannot take information already circulating publicly, place it in a court filing and then transform it into confidential material. Their blunt formulation was that “what is public is public,” and they characterized the defense's predictions about the consequences of continued public access as generalized and unsupported. At the same time, Graf has imposed separate courtroom controls for the September 1 proceeding, banning cellphones and other electronic devices for most attendees while allowing attorneys and certain legal staff to use them. The dispute therefore sets up a clear confrontation between Robinson's argument that continued broadcasting risks prejudicing his eventual trial and the media's position that transparency, especially after so much of the proceeding has already been public, is itself an important safeguard.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:'What is public is public': Media attorneys argue in Tyler Robinson hearing | KSL.com

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Jake & Ben Full Show from August 31, 2026 Hour 1 The Utah Jazz Trade Cody Williams Away. Was It Too Soon to Give Up On Him? Top 3 Stories of the Day: Bill Belichick Gets a Dub in Dublin, Kalani Sitake Doesn't Want to Talk about Athletic Department Drama, SEC Exploring Extreme Measures against LSU USU is Renaming Their Stadium After Donor Jim Laub  Hour 2 Josh Furlong, Utah Insider for KSL.Com joined to talk Utah Football & Give His Thoughts on the article about Players being forced to Play Through Injuries  USC Addresses Low Attendance at First Home Game Are You Worried About Utah's Offensive Line?  Hour 3 Bill Bender from The Sporting News talks TCU's Tough Loss and Previews CFB Season Final Predictions for BYU & Utah Football This Season Audio Vault: Red Sox Broadcaster Will Flemming Was Mad at Jazz Chisolm For Stealing Bases up 6 Runs  Hour 4 Dick Harmon Said on "Big 12 Today" That BYU Had Promised Kalani Sitake They Would Fire Brian Santiago More on the Jazz Trading Away Former Top 10 Pick Cody Williams Christian's Joke Flopped on the Saturday Show

Attorneys representing media organizations are pushing back against Tyler Robinson's renewed effort to keep cameras out of the courtroom for the final day of his preliminary hearing on September 1. They argue that Judge Tony Graf has already rejected the defense's broader objections to electronic media coverage and that Robinson has not shown the kind of specific prejudice necessary to overcome the presumption favoring public access. The media response takes particular aim at the defense's concern that hearsay evidence discussed during closing arguments could taint a future jury pool, pointing out that the evidentiary portion of the preliminary hearing was already open to the public and livestreamed in July. Their position is that shutting cameras out now would do little to contain information that is already public and could instead fuel more speculation and distrust about what is happening in the case.The media attorneys are also opposing Robinson's attempt to keep portions of his camera-ban motion private. They argue that court filings are presumptively public and that Robinson cannot take information already circulating publicly, place it in a court filing and then transform it into confidential material. Their blunt formulation was that “what is public is public,” and they characterized the defense's predictions about the consequences of continued public access as generalized and unsupported. At the same time, Graf has imposed separate courtroom controls for the September 1 proceeding, banning cellphones and other electronic devices for most attendees while allowing attorneys and certain legal staff to use them. The dispute therefore sets up a clear confrontation between Robinson's argument that continued broadcasting risks prejudicing his eventual trial and the media's position that transparency, especially after so much of the proceeding has already been public, is itself an important safeguard.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:'What is public is public': Media attorneys argue in Tyler Robinson hearing | KSL.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Over the past several years, Governor Spencer Cox has faced a lot of flak and pushback for his "disagree better" movement. He faced even more trouble when he endorsed President Trump in 2024. Ahead of the launch of his new book detailing his term and the things he's really pushed for, he spoke with KSL about his moves to clean up partisan politics. KSL digital political reporter Bridger Beal-Cvetko joins with more.

KSL's Top Story: Central and Southern Utah are getting ready for more heavy rains this afternoon.  A flash flood warning is already in place for Zion National Park... with other Parks on high alert. KSL NewsRadio's Eric Cabrera is on Utah Flood Watch.  He's joining us LIVE with more.

Josh Furlong, Utah Insider for KSL.Com joined to talk Utah Football & Give His Thoughts on the article about Players being forced to Play Through Injuries 

Hour 2 of Jake & Ben on August 31, 2026 Josh Furlong, Utah Insider for KSL.Com joined to talk Utah Football & Give His Thoughts on the article about Players being forced to Play Through Injuries  USC Addresses Low Attendance at First Home Game Are You Worried About Utah's Offensive Line? 

  Here in Utah, we love our burgers. With the number of Greek-owned burger joints in the area, you might think meat was our favorite condiment! In honor of National Burger Day, the Inside Sources hosts discuss a controversial topic… on which topping ruins a burger. Greg thinks it's pineapple, but guest host Jim Bennett says nothing can ruin a good burger. Our listeners chime in on the KSL text line and our social media page. 

A massive 35-foot-tall, 11,000-square-foot backyard structure on the Lehi–American Fork border has neighbors fuming — and honestly, we get it. KSL’s Dan Rascon has the story (and it's one you really need to SEE to believe). Then it's Vacation Club time: forget the two-week blowout — "micro-cations" are the move. This has us asking, is the road trip dead? Plus, 66-year-old Judi Oyama just rolled into the Guinness World Records 2027 book as the oldest competitive female skateboarder on Earth — she's been shredding for over 50 years and is heading to the World Skate Games in Paraguay this October. (Just… maybe don't try this at home.) And Little Debbie teamed up with LA chocolatier Compartés for three premium chocolate bars inspired by Cosmic Brownies, Honey Buns, and more — $12 each and available now.    KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. Watch on YouTube from 12–1 PM, then tune in on radio and YouTube from 1–3 PM.

Topics we cover on this episode of KSL's Inside Sources include: Goodbye Dolly: The legacy she leaves behind in Utah with her Imagination Library Meta reaches landmark settlement with states -- including Utah -- over social media harm Housing costs reach new high in Salt Lake County, driving many to look at other places along the Wasatch Front Trump administration pauses immigrant visa appointment for applicants worldwide Soccer moms rejoice: The minivan is coming back in style! UHP wants to crack down on the Left Lane Loafers

The United States Supreme Court has denied several states' lawsuit against the Trump administration over the President's executive order restricting mail-in voting. That clears the way for the U.S. Postal Service to potentially refuse to deliver ballots based on criteria from the President. This has left Holly with one central question: under what constitutional authority does the United States Postal Service -- or even the President of the United States -- have to say her mail-in ballot shouldn't count? She and Greg engage in a lively conversation, and Greg shares his takes on the opinion from the Supreme Court. They're joined by Bridger Beal-Cvetko, digital political reporter with KSL.

A man who spent decades on Utah's death row and is now facing a new trial for aggravated murder is expected to learn more about his potential future tomorrow. Douglas Carter was convicted of murdering Eva Olesen in 1985. But new information -- plus misconduct by police and prosecutors during his original trial -- resulted in his conviction and death sentence being overturned by the Utah Supreme Court.   As attorneys prepare for a new trial, Carter's biological son is speaking publicly for the first time about this whole process and experience, and how learning who his father was at 18 has dictated much of his adult life. KSL spoke exclusively with Tyler Anger and his wife, Melissa, about the experience. KSL Podcasts executive producer Amy Donaldson has been covering this story; she joins Greg and Holly with more on the Angers' experiences.

KSL'S TOP STORY...   Imagine finding out you're adopted....and your biological father is sitting on Utah's death row. That's what happened to Tyler Anger. Who's now speaking out on his father's behalf ahead of a new bond hearing.  The story... from KSL NewsRadio's Heather Peterson.

Displaced residents of the North Union Apartments in Midvale continue to search for answers and direction nearly one month since a massive fire all-but-destroyed the complex. The big question still remaining today: whether insurance will cover their lost items. Unfortunately, we're no longer just talking about fire damage, but theft as well. Throughout it all, multiple residents who spoke with KSL say they're still being left in the dark on what's happening.

Jake & Ben Full Show From August 21, 2026 Hour 1 BYU finally brings in big man Jaxon Kohler. Ironically it's during a time when Football seems to be jealous over Basketball's Resources.  Top 3 Stories of the Day: Another ownership change in the NBA, A couple of NBA Vets find homes on potential contenders, Sly Sylvester on how Morgan Scalley is changing Ute practices.  Would You Take Bribes if You Had an AP Vote? Hour 2 Josh Furlong, who covers the Utes for KSL.com, joined the show to talk about Utah's lawsuit against Freddie Whittingham and other takeaways with Game 1 coming closer.  Why are people so against BYU's Fan Experiences?  How Much would you Pay for Dinner with Jake & Ben?  Hour 3 BYU Media Availability - BYU HC Kalani Sitake & DT Justin Kirkland Caitlin Clark Deserves to Get More Fouls Called Audio Vault: Does Joe Ingles Keep In Touch with Paul George?  Hour 4 Tony Jones on How LeBron Will Fit Into Philadelphia's Roster Morgan Scalley Making Changes to Ute Practices Thanks for the Voicemails

The feds confirmed the ICE detention center in Salt Lake is done. Host Ali Vallarta, Alpine resident Scott Wessman, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Kate Groetzinger are cautiously optimistic. Plus, golf is hot in the city, we pick a parent's brain about kids going back to school, and picks of the week. Resources and references: Golf is on the rise in Salt Lake City, but it may cost more to play a round [KSL]  Get a ticket for the Restoration of the Lost Verse and Lime: Jimmy Buffett Night at Cucina  Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It's the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Utah Museum of Fine Arts Harmons Salt Lake Sewciety Canada Chiropractic WebRoot

Josh Furlong, who covers the Utes for KSL.com, joined the show to talk about Utah's lawsuit against Freddie Whittingham and other takeaways with Game 1 coming closer. 

Hour 2 of Jake & Ben on August 21, 2026 Josh Furlong, who covers the Utes for KSL.com, joined the show to talk about Utah's lawsuit against Freddie Whittingham and other takeaways with Game 1 coming closer.  Why are people so against BYU's Fan Experiences?  How Much would you Pay for Dinner with Jake & Ben? 

Topics on this episode of KSL Inside Sources include: Senate Pres. Adams threatens to sue several critics for defamation Settlement reached in case involving viral allegations of broken contracts with Utah-based Lego reseller Celebrating an icon of Utah culture: the humble Dutch oven The national debt hits $40 trillion... what does that mean for the average American family? FTC proposes rule to crack down on personalized pricing New data shows interesting trends in young adult marriages, even in places like Provo Fights for religious freedom on display in Texas Fake polling becomes more of an issue in an AI-driven world Renovations changing long-term image of the White House Utah ski resorts bank on forecasted Super El Niño Utah family takes running to new levels… with Crocs

A father has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting at a Kearns funeral — KSL's Eric Cabrera joins us in studio with what investigators have pieced together and where the case goes from here.  In Three Things: a tornado was confirmed in Tooele County, Meta's landmark child-safety trial kicks off in California, and Zion becomes the first national park to offer an all-terrain wheelchair for public use. Also on today's show: OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Teens, a cyclospora outbreak is changing the way Americans eat lunch at work. To help Ethan with his decision to let go of the steering wheel, we bring in Jason Mettman with the Utah Department of Public Safety’s Highway Safety Office to talk teen driving safety as kids head back to school. We check in with the latest debates on the KSL Comment Board Dinner Theatre.    KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. Watch the YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM, then catch us on radio and YouTube from 1–3 PM.   Follow KSL Brightside on social media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KSLBrightside Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KSLBrightside Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/KSL_Brightside TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ksl.brightside

Jake and Ben Full Show on August 14, 2026 Hour 1: Beat the midtable Big 12 teams Top 3 Stories of the Day: Is Mark Walters in trouble, The last of Tony Romo, and ESPN likes BYU heading into 2026 Who should play Salazar in a movie? Hour 2: No News is Bad News in this case for BYU Preseason football is not real Matthew McConaughey most residuals comes from one of his worst movies Hour 3: Cincinnati Insider Keegan Nickoson talks Big 12, new look Bearcats after Brendan Sorsby  What is Deion Sanders hiding from reporters at Colorado open practices? Aaron Rodgers loves football, family and ayahuasca Hour 4: BYU Football HC Kalani Sitake and AD Brian Santiago are beefing? What's really going on between them? Mark Walter is selling the Lakers under heavy scrutiny from the media and the DOJ Jake and Ben try and nickname KSL producer Alex Napoles and reminisce about dubbing Carolina Panthers QB Kenny Pickett 'Tiny Hands'

Hour 4 of Jake and Ben on August 14, 2026 BYU Football HC Kalani Sitake and AD Brian Santiago are beefing? What's really going on between them? Mark Walter is selling the Lakers under heavy scrutiny from the media and the DOJ Jake and Ben try and nickname KSL producer Alex Napoles and reminisce about dubbing Carolina Panthers QB Kenny Pickett 'Tiny Hands'

Heath Cline in for Chuck today as we start with what the AP Poll could look like when it comes out, and if Arthur Smith could work as the OC for Ohio State. We then look at Chuck’s number 11 team, BYU, with Mitch Harper from KSL in Salt Lake City. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NBA released its FULL schedule for the upcoming season today...meaning that we get a sneak peek into what the Utah Jazz will face. Joining me now LIVE with the details...is KSL's Jazz Insider Chandler Holt. 

Topics we will cover on this episode of KSL's Inside Sources include: Consumer inflation cooled in July, but prices remain high Healing the Great Salt Lake: State leaders prepare for the potential of another lackluster winter Immigration officers to receive electric gloves Federal judge bars USPS from following Pres. Trump's executive order on mail-in ballots Your Voice, Your Vote: Primary elections continue around the country Defense team for Tyler Robinson says he shouldn't face "aggravated" murder charges Should politics rely on human or AI fact-checkers? Weather changes on the way… thank goodness! Tonight is the peak time to see the Perseids

A false evacuation alert confuses Utahns; a kid's mid-plane tantrum gets an entire flight canceled (and we have THOUGHTS about it). A scary encounter in the Uintas — a mother mountain goat gores two dogs and a brave teen who grabbed her by the horns to protect his family. We speak to the family to learn more about the wild event and the lessons that came with it. We present our first KSL Comment Section Dinner Theatre featuring KSL readers reacting to the Perseid meteor shower, and your AI Question of the Day.   KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM, with a YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM and radio plus YouTube from 1–3 PM.

KSL's Top Story:One of the pilots killed in a helicopter crash while battling the Widemouth 2 fire in Utah... has been identified as a man from California. KSL NewsRadio’s Eric Cabrera has a message from the mayor of the California community... preparing to bring one of its own home. 

Topics we will cover on this episode of KSL Inside Sources include: Back to School: Bell-to-bell cell phone ban, finding bargains for back-to-school shopping Report: Roughly half of Americans store stuff at their parents' house New jobs report signals a stalling market Utah's Energy Future: A conversation with Representative Celeste Maloy Meta must pay massive payout over New Mexico lawsuit – how will that affect Utah's lawsuit?

KSL's Top Story: The Widemouth 2 fire is making it difficult for search and rescue crews to respond to a helicopter crash near Richfield today. The Federal Aviation Authority says two people were on board when the firefighting helicopter went down around 10 this morning. We're going to hear from officials for the first time any moment now. 

A new inductee into the mascot hall of fame... Cosmo the Cougar!  Joining me now LIVE with more...is KSL's BYU Insider Mitch Harper. 

KSL's Top Story:The areas of Utah that have been hardest hit this fire season are getting a little more support... after Governor Cox and US Forest service chief Tom Schultz toured the region today.    KSL Newsradio’s Heather Peterson is Live with the details. 

Topics we will cover on this episode of KSL Inside Sources include:  The role ethics is playing in the midterm elections Man accused of killing Santaquin police sergeant to stand trial for aggravated murder Impact foreign buyers have on Utah's housing market Back to School: Using technology to prepare for a new school year  Bipartisan push in Congress for better forest management 

220 residents from the apartment fire in Midvale last week are displaced...and now...some of them are telling KSL that insurance they thought they were paying for...doesn't protect any of the belongings they lost. KSL News Radio's Heather Peterson has been following the story...and she joins me now LIVE in studio...

Douglas Carter is awaiting a new trial... after his original conviction in the murder of Eva Olesen was overturned because of police and prosecutor misconduct.  It's been a year since the ruling overturning his conviction came down... but he's still being held in jail. So let's bring in KSL legal analyst Greg Skordas to talk about that. 

Southern Utah got some intense lightning Wednesday — a truck was struck on I-15, and dramatic video shows lightning igniting a tree right outside a home in St. George. KSL’s Andrew Adams has the interview with the truck driver, and the the wild photos and video you have to see. Then, what do the ultra-wealthy spend money on that the rest of us have never even heard of? Alex has the list! And a houseboat sunk at Lake Powell. KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. Watch the YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM, then catch us on radio and YouTube from 1–3 PM. Follow KSL Brightside on social media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KSLBrightside Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KSLBrightside Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/KSL_Brightside TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ksl.brightside

This morning, KSL learned that an infant in Vernal died after being left in a hot car for several hours. The father who supposedly left the child in the car has now been arrested for investigation of child abuse homicide. Regardless of who's at fault, it's a heartbreaking situation. Greg and Jim walk through the specific situation. Then they're joined by 'Kids and Car Safety' director Amber Rollins, who shares her thoughts on the situation and tips for all parents to be more alert with their kids.  

A bit of trouble for the Rio Grande Plan... but also maybe still a little bit of hope? The ambitious plan to bury railroad lines through Salt Lake City failed to advance in a West-East Connections Study. Many said the plan was dead after that. But some city leaders are pushing back on that assumption, saying they discussions aren't over yet. KSL.com reporter Carter Williams spoke with city council members and joins the show with what they're saying.

A report has found while Utah has fewer people under "correctional control" than much of the nation, it's spending more per inmate than neighboring states. Bridger Beal Cvetko with KSL.com joins to help walk through this report and why it matters.  

 - TPS for Haiti expires today — what it means for 300,000+ immigrants  Jim Bennett co-hosts with Greg Skordas today, Jim and Greg catch up on how they spent the Pioneer Holiday Weekend.. Temporary Protected Status for more than 300,000 Haitians living in the U.S. is set to expire today after the Supreme Court cleared the way last month for the Trump administration to end the program. Jim and Greg break down what TPS actually is, which countries are affected, the broader impact on communities and employers, and what this means for immigrants from other nations still under the designation.      - From Seattle to Berlin: Deadly attacks rock a weekend of celebration  It was a violent weekend at home and abroad. In Seattle, three people are dead and four wounded after gunfire erupted at the Bite of Seattle food festival near the Space Needle on Sunday evening. Police say two men opened fire on each other, catching bystanders in the crossfire. One suspect is in custody; a second remains at large. Overseas, a van-ramming and stabbing attack at Berlin's Pride parade killed one woman and injured 29 others in what German authorities are calling an Islamist terror attack. The suspect was later tracked down and shot dead by police. Greg and Jim discuss the latest.      – The WHCD redo and the weirdness that came with it  The White House Correspondents' Dinner got a do-over Friday night after that armed security breach shut down the original back in April — and things got awkward. Jim and Greg lay out the moments from the President that shocked them most.      – The ADA at 36: What's better, what's broken, and what's next for disability rights  This weekend marked the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. In this special hour we take an look at how far the country has come in protecting the rights of Americans with disabilities, where progress has stalled, and what may have gotten worse.  Nate Crippes of the Disability Law Center of Utah joins on how the legal landscape has shifted since the ADA became law, Matthew Wappett, executive director of Utah State University's Institute for Disability Research, Policy, & Practice, on the big-picture challenges still facing the disability community, and our very own Holly Richardson — a mom with several kids with special needs — on what the fight for access and inclusion actually looks like day to day.     – The Iran war pause: What's next?  After 13 consecutive nights of U.S. airstrikes on Iran, the bombs have stopped — at least for now. Both sides paused attacks over the weekend as regional mediators push to revive negotiations. Greg and Jim share their analysis on the situation and where things could go from here.      - How Utah is trying to lower its criminal recidivism rate  A report has found while Utah has fewer people under "correctional control" than much of the nation, it's spending more per inmate than neighboring states. Bridger Beal Cvetko with KSL.com joins to help walk through this report and why it matters.      - Fourth firefighter dies following Knowles fire burnover | Timp fire arson suspect faces judge  The wildland firefighting community is mourning again. Nate Matthews, 43, a 10-year veteran from Lincoln, Nebraska, has died from burn injuries suffered during the June 27 burnover on the Utah-Colorado border — making him the fourth firefighter killed in the same incident. Three other crew members died at the scene, and a fifth remains hospitalized. The Knowles Fire has since been overtaken by the Snyder Fire.  Then, we turn to a local arson case: a judge will consider Tuesday whether to grant bail to a West Jordan man accused of setting the Timp Fire that evacuated the Timpooneke Campground in American Fork Canyon. Greg shares the latest and what is to be expected in court.       – Concerns rise around Utah's overnight temperatures + closing arguments  Meteorologist are warning people to find air conditioning and drink plenty of water as a part of a major heat wave is hitting the Wasatch front...  we'll get into why the overnight temperatures are causing the most concern. Greg shares his closing arguments.  

Topics we will cover on this episode of KSL's Inside Sources include: Boys visiting Bear Lake allegedly shot by BB gun at campground  Healing the Great Salt Lake: SLC leaders work to cut down on water usage  President Trump tries to implement tariffs... again  All the data that's been released on UFOs, and still no alien? 

Topics we cover on this episode of KSL's Inside Sources include: Dignified transfer for 4 fallen soldiers Suspected mall stabber misses first court appearance Issues with voter registration in New Jersey KSL Investigates: Is it possible to recover money stolen in scams? Outdoor safety tips for long holiday weekend

KSL's Top StoryBREAKING NEWSMultiple homes appear to be a complete loss... after a brush fire broke out on Roy this afternoon. KSL NewRadio's Heather Peterson is on the scene with the very latest... Heather?

Leaders who oversaw the initial approval of the Stratos Data Center in Box Elder County told a room full of concerned residents that they still value public input, even though they didn't expect as much pushback as they've received thus far. Board member of the Military Installation Development Authority Mark Shepherd told KSL that despite what people have said, their process has been nothing but transparent and open. Greg and Holly don't quite see it the same way.

We kick off with three things you need to know — including a Fourth of July firework and fire update, water-wise landscaping saving millions of gallons at the new Utah State Prison, and more. Then we break down the controversial World Cup red card reversal for the U.S. team and what actually happened on the field. We ask whether leisure actually makes us happy (spoiler: often not), and react to Sony's announcement that it will stop making physical PlayStation discs in January 2028 — a move that has gamers fired up. Plus, back-to-school bargain hunting is already underway, and we look at whether EV batteries are outlasting expectations. KSL Investigative Reporter Daniella Rivera joins us in studio to preview part of KSL’s special series, "Beyond Box Elder — The Bet on Data Centers," which takes viewers inside Virginia's Loudoun County, the data center capital of the world, for lessons on what's coming to Utah.   KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM, with a YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM and radio + YouTube from 1–3 PM.   Follow KSL Brightside on social media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KSLBrightside Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KSLBrightside Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/KSL_Brightside TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ksl.brightside

Happy (almost) birthday, America! The country turns 250 on Saturday, and we're kicking off the Fourth of July weekend with a celebration and a special russian message to America. We talk the most American foods for your Fourth of July cookout. Where should you watch fireworks this weekend? We've got KSL's full guide to professional fireworks shows and drone displays across Utah, including the Bonneville Salt Flats. NOTE: We will NOT be streaming live tomorrow (Friday, July 3). It's a great chance to catch up on any episodes you've missed! Have a safe and happy Fourth of July weekend.    KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 p.m. MT, with a YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 p.m. and radio plus YouTube from 1–3 p.m.   Follow KSL Brightside on social media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KSLBrightside Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KSLBrightside Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/KSL_Brightside TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ksl.brightside