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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.

KSL News Brief 5:00pm - August 25, 2026

The legendary Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80. 

In her memory...her family has asked for donations to her Imagination Library...which has sent more than 200 million free books to kids all over the world. The program recently partnered with Operation Literacy... who shares that goal in Utah.

Joining me now LIVE is CEO Jennifer Jenkins...

KSL News Brief 4:30pm - August 25, 2026

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The U-S Postal Service has announced NEW verification requirements for mail-in voters. 

Joining me now LIVE to explain...is ABC Legal Analyst Royal Oakes. 

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We're all feeling the pain when we check out at the supermarket. But could that impact your politics? 

ABC News Campaign Reporter Jared Kofsky is with me now live. 

KSL News Brief 3:30pm - August 21, 2026

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As we've been reporting all afternoon... Governor Cox hit on a lot of hot topics during his monthly news conference today. We wanted to go a little more in-depth on that story. 

I'm joined in studio by KSL NewsRadio's Heather Peterson.. who was following that conference this morning.

There's two big cases related to mail in voting tied to an executive order that could have a decision soon.

Joining me now to talk a little more about that, is ABC News Legal analyst Royal Oakes.

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Meta was in the courtroom *again* today...facing that massive lawsuit over claims that the social media giant harmed kids. Several state attorneys joined together...accusing Meta of creating a product that they *knew* was dangerous.

And this lawsuit...is just one of MANY. Joining me now LIVE with more...is ABC Legal Analyst Royal Oakes. 

KSL News Brief 3:30pm - August 19, 2026

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A string of emojis may not look like anything nefarious...but the DEA says that they can be used as a code during drug deals. 

KSL News Radio's Eric Cabrera has been following the story...and he joins me now LIVE with more...

KSL News Brief 4:30pm Aug. 18, 2026

Thousands of college students are headed back to campus for the school year. And as they do...the Red Cross of Utah says *fire safety* should be a part of their back-to-school preparations. 

Joining me now LIVE is the Executive Director of the American Red Cross Central and Southern Utah Chapter, Benjamin Donner.

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The man accused of shooting and killing United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson...has pleaded guilty in federal court. 

Joining me now LIVE with more...is ABC Legal Analyst Royal Oakes. 

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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. 

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Crews are making progress fighting the Widemouth 2 fire..burning more than 122 thousand acres in Millard County. 

And today...crews are using a tactic you might not expect... to fight the flames.

Karl Hunt with forestry, fire and state lands joins me now

KSL News Brief 3:30pm - August 11, 2026

A couple of weeks ago we told you about a platform called "Wyldfire." It allows you to bet on the size and severity of flames. And the prediction market Polymarket allows similar trading. 

Now...lawmakers in California are calling on trading platforms to STOP this type of trading.

ABC's Alex Stone joins me now LIVE with the latest...

KSL News Brief 3:00pm - August 11, 2026

KSL News Brief 6:30pm Aug. 10, 2026

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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. 

KSL News Brief 5:00pm Aug. 10, 2026