KSL Newsradio In-Depth

Colleges and universities in Utah confirmed Wednesday that visas are being suddenly revoked from some international students and recent graduates. KSL NewsRadio reporter Adam Small dug into the initial details and spoke with Dave and Debbie.

Utahns are feeling worse about the economy. Consumer sentiment fell 8% in March 2025, mirroring a similar national survey. The information came from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, and we spoke with their chief economist about the meanings of the numbers.

There is legislation on the Gov. Spencer Cox's desk right now that would allow those who work for Utah vendors to be paid in precious metals. We spoke with bill sponsor, Rep. Ken Ivory, R-West Jordan, to ask about logistics, how this idea got started, and why.

You may have seen them in your neighborhood or online, but there is a statewide effort to gather signatures...so that a new referendum can get onto the ballot. The referendum proposes to reverse a recently passed law that would ban collective bargaining for public employees. 

We spoke with Brad Asay, president of the American Federation of Teachers Union in Utah, about what needs to be done to give voters a say on this legislation.

The planets will parade in our night sky this week for the last time in more than a decade.  We spoke with Utah's NASA Ambassador, Patrick Wiggins who explains what a planetary parade is and how you can get the best view.

During an interview with KSL NewsRadio's Jessica Lowell, a University of Utah professor of economics and adjunct professor of law explains what people might want to know about tariffs.

Rep. Celeste Maloy has introduced a bill to limit the power of presidents to create national monuments. 

On Wednesday, Jan. 15, U.S. President Joe Biden spoke live from the White House with the announcement of a ceasefire deal in Gaza and the release of dozens of Israeli hostages after more than 15 months of war.

The U.S. surgeon general wants to put warning labels on alcohol, namely about the increased risk of cancer from drinking alcohol.  We spoke with Huntsman Cancer Institute oncologist Dr. Katie Kerrigan, for insight.

The investigation into the Cybertruck explosion continues in Las Vegas.  ABC News Chief Investigative Reporter Josh Margolin joined us live with an update.

The Utah High School Girls' Goalball Team wrapped up 2024 with a  National Championship for the second year in a row. KSL NewsRadio host Maria Shilaos spoke with the national tournament's Most Valuable Player, Reese Branch.

Randy's Records in Salt Lake City opened in 1978 but founder Randy Stinson's love for records started decades earlier.

Lawmakers have put forth a proposal to make it illegal for County Clerks to look at ballot voting methods without reason. This comes after the Utah County Clerk said he's tracked how politicians cast ballots, and stated Utah State Senator Mike Mckell mailed his ballot in without a stamp. Utah County Clerk Aaron Davidson joins the show to respond to this proposal and further explain why he tracked how politicians cast their ballots.

Instagram has announced new safety features for children who use the app.

Among the many privacy changes Instagram has made is automatically turning all public accounts for users under 18 private. 

Here's former police officer and internet safety expert Sean Blair who spoke with KSL TV.

Utah's Elections Office says they've found vote discrepancies in Utah County. The Lt. Governor's Office said there were at least 19 extra ballots scanned during the primary due to a new in-person voting method.

Utah County Clerk Aaron Davidson joined Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News with insight into what went wrong.

There's been a rise in cancer rates in younger generations according to new data from the American Cancer Society. ABC News Correspondent Alex Stone joined Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News fill-in host, Maria Shilaos, to discuss what types of cancers are on the rise, who is experiencing the increase, and what they should do in preventative terms.

Rebecca Cressman, announcer for the Utah Red Rocks gymnastics team and host at KSFI FM 100.3, joins Utah's Noon News to discuss how the U.S. women's gymnastics team has become an inspiration for young gymnasts.

Salt Lake City will host the Winter Olympics for the second time in 2034. KSL NewsRadio took a look at the city's history with the Games.

The attempted Trump assassination in Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024, sent two people to the hospital and killed a third a man who died trying to shield his family from the bullets. News Nation correspondent Brian Entin joined Utah's Noon News, live, with the latest on the victims. 

A Summit County deputy was released from the hospital Tuesday afternoon after he stopped a wrong-way driver by colliding, head on, with the vehicle.

Utah Highway Patrol Lieutenant Cameron Roden spoke with Jeff about what happened, and how drivers who aren't police officers should handle a similar situation.

A critical decision revolving around abortion in Idaho was posted on the Supreme Court's website today, before the court's official ruling. 

According to this document, the court is expected to allow emergency abortions in Idaho.

KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas joined Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News to provide insight.

Benjamin Porter with Unified Fire joined the show with the latest information about a five-acre brush fire that he said got uncomfortably close to homes in Lone Tree.

Inside Sources host Boyd Matheson is joined by KSL NewsRadio News Director Becky Bruce and KSL NewsRadio Legal Analyst Greg Skordas, who discuss next steps after Chad Daybell was found guilty on all murder counts involving the deaths of his wife Tammy Daybell, and the children of Lori Vallow Daybell.

The defense has rested in the Chad Daybell murder trial in Idaho, but prosecutors aren't done bringing witnesses to the stand. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas answers questions about the differences between Lori and Chad Daybell's defense and whether it was surprising that Chad Daybell chose not to testify in his own defense.

Hundreds of people have gathered to help lay Sgt. Bill Hooser to rest, he was a member of the Santaquin Police Department who was killed in the line of duty, early Sunday morning, May 5.

At one point during the ceremony, law enforcement officers took off their gloves and laid them on Sgt. Hooser's casket. It's just one of the emotional scenes that KSL NewsRadio's Aimee Cobabe witnessed from the sidelines. She joined Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News live from the scene. 

We learned this morning that former Utah Congressman Chris Cannon died yesterday.  He served as Utah's 3rd district congressman for a dozen years, sitting in the seat now held by John Curtis. Former Congresswoman Enid Mickelsen joined Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News with her insight into the congressman. 

We learned this morning that former Utah Congressman Chris Cannon died yesterday.  He served as Utah's 3rd district congressman for a dozen years, sitting in the seat now held by John Curtis. Former Congresswoman Enid Mickelsen joined Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News with her insight into the congressman. 

Sen. Mitt Romney, R-UT, is endorsing a candidate for Utah's 3rd Congressional District. KSL at Night co-host Taylor Morgan joined Jeff Caplan's Afternoon news with insight.

The former roommate of the Idaho College students murdered in 2022 is speaking about  when she found out about the killings. ABC News Correspondent Alex Stone joined Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News with insight.

On the witness stand at the Trump Trial yesterday, Stormy Daniels who faced cross-examination about her alleged affair with former President Trump. ABC News Investigative Reporter Peter Haralambous joined Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News with insight.

The adult film actress at the heart of Donald Trump's hush money trial took the stand on Tuesday. ABC News Correspondent Dave Packer joined Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News live with a PG rundown of events.

Allen Endicott from the Crossroads of the West Council, the regional center for the Boy Scouts of America, joins Jeff to discuss the scouts' upcoming name change.

A new study from the Bipartisan Policy Center found a disturbing trend in the number of election officials who quit their jobs.  That turnover rate, the Center said, increased by 38% between 2004 to 2022.

KSL At Night host Leah Murray, the director of Weber State University's Walker Institute of Politics and Public Service, provides insight.

Sgt. Bill Hooser died in the line of duty on Sunday, May 6.  On Monday, Jennie Taylor spoke with Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News about helping families who have lost a loved one in the line of duty. Her husband Major Brent Taylor was killed in Afghanistan in 2018. 

The Utah Highway Patrol and officers from the Santaquin Police Department offer hold a live press conference to identify the Santaquin police officer killed Sunday in the line of duty.

It's official, Rep. Phil Lyman's gubernatorial running mate Layne Bangerter has been found ineligible to run for Utah Lieutenant Governor.  KSL TV reporter Lindsay Aerts was at the hearing today... and joined Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News with a live update. 

A person with a name we haven't heard in years is back in the headlines.  Top Trump Aide Hope Hicks was on the witness stand at the Trump trial on Friday. ABC Legal Analyst Royal Oakes joined us live with insight. 

While not as famous as the Kentucky Derby, the Kentucky Oaks is billed as America’s premier race for 3-year-old female horses. Now a horse known as Where's My Ring, who was trained right here in Utah, will compete in the 150th running of The Oaks

Trainer Val Brinkerhoff tells their story.

The University of Utah says it's beefing up security for Thursday night's graduation ceremonies, following several protests on campus this week. U of U spokesperson Rebecca Walsh joined the program with m ore.

Chad Daybell’s family took the stand in his murder trial on Thursday, May 2, with different stories about how he acted after his wife, Tammy Daybell's, death.  KSL NewsRadio’s Aimee Cobabe reported live from outside the courthouse in Boise. 

There was a fourth bomb threat at Mt Nebo Middle School in Payson this morning.  And the timing lines up with a protest by middle schoolers, who complained they're being "terrorized" by furries. Kids dressed like animals. 

When should the president have immunity, and when is it a bad idea? That question was before the Supreme Court today.  ABC news legal analyst Royal Oakes monitored today's oral arguments in former President Donald Trump's immunity case, and joined Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News live with his insight. 

Utah State scientists are getting a big pat on the back from NASA... for keeping their heads in the clouds. They are part of a team that helped figure out how to successfully grow food on Mars. KSL TV's Mike Anderson reported on their work and joined us with a preview. 

An appeals court has overturned the rape convictions in New York against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein. ABC's Jason Nathanson spoke with Jeff Caplan from Los Angeles.

New BYU Basketball head coach Kevin Young addressed Cougar fans at a press conference, describing his commitment to the team and how excited he is to start a new chapter of his career in Provo.

The state law to limit children's use on social social media.. might look a little different than what lawmakers first proposed.  

Senator Mike McKell now says minors will be able to have an account without parental consent, but these companies will not be able to use their information to push certain algorithms.

Tara Anderson is a managing partner at Framework Security. She joined the show with insight.

The FBI has arrested an 18-year-old who they said was plotting to carry out attacks against several Idaho churches in the name of ISIS.  Former FBI investigator Greg Rogers joined Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News to offer insight.

Arizona's Supreme Court issued a near-total abortion ban on Tuesday, April 9. The state justices said the decision came down to a century-old abortion law.  ABC News Correspondent Alex Stone has been covering the story and joined Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News.

A new University of Utah Health clinic is now open inside West High School. It's a project that's been two years in the making. Recent data from the School-Based Health Alliance shows students who can access care at school-based health centers are 21 times more likely to seek mental health services and less likely to report suicidal thoughts.  Christina Thuet, director of School-Based Health at the U of U Health, joined Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News to talk more about the program.

It's time for the BYU men's basketball team to put on their dancing shoes in Omaha.  The team is already there ahead of Thursday's round one NCAA matchup against Duquesne, and so is KSL Sports BYU insider Mitch Harper who joined us live with a report on the vibe in Omaha.

How did a man manage to sneak onto a flight at Salt Lake City International Airport when he didn't have a ticket? The answer s scarily simple. He took a photo of someone else's boarding pass.  Retired FBI agent Greg Rogers joined the show to offer insight.

In a rare show of bipartisanship, members of the House overwhelmingly passed a bill that calls on the Chinese owner of TikTok to give up the app.

Utah Congressman John Curtis was there for the vote. He said he's been getting a lot of calls from constituents on the issues. Here's the conversation Jeff had with Curtis before the show started.

Utah high schools aren't supposed to give out athletic scholarships, but some have been accused of offering full-rides to international students.  We spoke with the person uncovering this story, KSL Podcast's Executive Producer Amy Donaldson.

Terrified Tik Tok junkies are freaking out that their favorite fix might disappear. Is the federal government really going to ban TikTok? ABC News Technology Reporter Mike Dobuski joined the show with his insight.

There's been some back and forth on the voter turnout at the Utah Republican caucuses last night. This morning, Utah GOP chair Robert Axson said the caucuses were "very well attended." But we crunched the numbers and found that turnout was about 8.5%. KSL At Night host Taylor Morgan, who also hosted a caucus, joins us and offers his insight.

Utah Republicans are opting for a caucus this year instead of a primary.  Derek Brown, who's currently running for Utah Attorney General, organized the primary in 2020 as GOP chair and joins Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News with this insight. 

ABC News correspondent Brian Clark checks in on the largest day ahead of the American general election contest in November.

Former President Trump briefly addresses the Supreme Court ruling that said states cannot keep a candidate off a ballot based on the 14th Amendment.

March is about to roar in like a lion, with a high wind advisory taking effect late Friday night ushering in a blast of winter weather.  Rocky Mountain Power says they're ready. Spokesman Jona Whitesides joined the show to talk about how they're preparing, and how customers can prepare.

On Wednesday, the Utah Senate approved a plan to spend a billion dollars on a Major League Baseball stadium.  Now, Gov. Spencer Cox's signature is one of the few roadblocks between Utah and an MLB team.  The co-host of KSL at Night, Taylor Morgan, is also a tax specialist, and he joins us to answer a few questions.

Some were OUTRAGED this week when reports came out that Wendy’s was planning on implementing surge pricing. The company has now backed off explained ABC's Jason Nathanson.

Republican Presidential Candidate Nikki Haley was in Utah today. She held a rally around lunch time at Utah Valley University in Orem. KSL Newsradio’s Eric Cabrera joins us live from the campus.

The Utah Attorney General must release his work calendar to the public.  That's what a judge decided on Tuesday after KSL went to court against the Utah Attorney General's Office over an open records request. KSL TV investigative producer Annie Knox walks us through the decision.

KSL and the Utah Attorney General’s Office are squaring off in a legal fight over access to Attorney General Sean Reyes’ work calendar.  KSL TV Investigative Reporter Daniella Rivera joins us live with a preview of the showdown on government transparency.

We now know three people have been detained in the deadly shooting in Kansas City on Wednesday morning. Police say at least eight of the people shot at the Chiefs Super Bowl celebration... were children. ABC News Correspondent Alex Stone joined us with the latest (as of 5:15 MST, on Feb. 14, 2024).

As reported by KSL.com, northern Utah’s only nonprofit for nursing injured animals back to health has received an extension on its use of an Ogden facility, but they have to be out by March 2024. KSL TV reporter Mike Anderson joined Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News to preview his report that will air on KSL TV.

President Joe Biden addresses the nation live from the White House hours after Special Counsel Robert Hur released a report on his investigation into classified documents found at a residence of President Biden.

The manager of Antelope Island State Park thinks the West Davis Highway could help drive more people to visit the island. KSL NewsRadio reporter Adam Small has this report.

A leak in the city-wide water system left some residents without water for more than 24 hours. The Director of the Bountiful City Water Department, Kraig Christensen, joined Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News to discuss the number of leaks, what caused them, and whether there is an ongoing risk of another broken water main.

TikTok knowingly addicts its users and is detrimental to children's mental health. That's what Utah's lawsuit against TikTok claims.

The lawsuit was filed in October, but it's not until now that we're seeing more of the details.

KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas joined Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News with his insight.

A bill heading to the Utah House on Friday aims to entice future teachers to enter the field, andstick with it. If passed, educators could apply for a $6 thousandstipend during their first full-time semester student teaching.  One of the sponsors, Rep. Karen Peterson, joined us with her insight. 

Utah Senators have made significant changes to a bill that would dictate gender and bathroom use.  It no longer requires people to use the public restroom that corresponds to the gender on their birth certificate, but changing rooms and bathrooms in public schools would still be impacted.  Sue Robbins with Equality Utah joins with insight.

Utah Jazz Owner Ryan Smith is pushing for an NHL team, even submitting a formal request to the NHL to bring an expansion team to Utah. Co-host for the Jazz Notes, Chandler Holt, joins Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News with insight.

Oscar nominations are out, and the hit movie "Barbie" got eight nominations. Sounds like a lot, right? But many people are saying the movie's star and director were snubbed. ABC News Entertainment correspondent Jason Nathanson offers insight.

Both the Dow and the S&P 500 reached a record high at close on Monday. The Dow hit just over 38,000 for the first time ever. DMBA Certified Financial Advisor Shane Stewart joined Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News with insight.

The Humane Society of Utah confirms that Utah is following a national trend in animal abandonments that are connected to a human housing crisis.  Guinnevere Schuster with Utah Humane joined Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News to discuss this trend, and how animal shelters are coping. 

KSL Meteorologist Kevin Eubank joins Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News for an update on Utah's ongoing weather.

Karen Crawford with the Utah Department of Transportation joined Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News to give an update on traffic conditions for Thursday, Jan. 11.

Facing a 370 million dollar penalty, former President Trump made closing statements in court today.   KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas joined Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News to discuss the trial's key moments, the next steps, and what this might mean for President Trump in the long run. 

Karen Crawford from the Utah Department of Transportation joins Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News to talk about what drivers can expect on the roads tonight.

The evening commute will provide another opportunity to drive in winter weather across northern Utah. This week, Mother Nature has thrown something new into the mix -- the snow squall. Utah Department of Transportation's Karen Crawford joins Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News for more.

Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has sent letters to district and charter school leaders, school principals, school community council members and the State Board of Education sharing his concerns about the harmful effects social media has on our children and asking them to remove cell phones during class time. He joined Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News with more details about his concerns.

Officials are continuing inspections on certain grounded Boeing 737 Max 9s following the mid-air blowout on an Alaska Airlines flight on Friday. ABC's Alex Stone joins Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News to give an update.

By state law, people who want to switch their political affiliation to participate in the Utah Republican presidential caucus this year have only until 5 p.m. on January 9th to do so. Weber County Clerk Ricky Hatch joins us with more of the specifics.

The state of Utah doesn't allow county employees to engage in political activity during work hours. But according to a recent story by the Salt Lake Tribune, that's what the office of a Salt Lake County Council member might have done this week.

KSL at Night Co-Host and Political Consultant Taylor Morgan joins Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News to shed more light on the situation.

The Utah Ute's gymnastics team Red Rocks is heading into their season Friday night, starting with a meet against Boise State. KSL Sports' Michelle Bodkin previews the season on Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News.

The man who crashed a plane for views on YouTube is heading to federal prison. But he sat exclusively with ABC before he spent six months in prison. ABC's Alex Stone joins Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News with more.

BYU Men's Basketball makes its Big 12 debut this weekend. Right now they're ranked #12 in the nation but now come the tougher opponents. KSL Sports BYU Insider Mitch Harper joins Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News for more.

The Ogden Nature Center Conservation Director, Maya Pendleton, joined KSL NewsRadio to talk about the new tracking system that will hopefully lead to game-changing conservation research.

UVU Instructor and Cyber Security Expert Brandon Amacher on cyber kidnapping and how to prevent it.

Maine's secretary of state has ruled that former President Donald Trump is ineligible to appear on the state's 2024 primary ballot.  KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas joined the program to help break down what this means, and the next steps we can expect.

A home daycare owner in Tooele is facing a possible child endangerment charge after police said a 2-year-old ingested marijuana while in the owner's care. KSL TV reporter Lindsay Aerts joined us to report that the little girl is fine today, but police have referred charges to Tooele County prosecutors for one count of child endangerment.

Mitch Shaw with the Utah Department of Transportation joins Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News to discuss what drivers can expect from the West Davis Corridor, a new stretch of highway intended to relieve traffic for drivers in northern Utah who use I-15. The new highway opens about 14 years after it was originally proposed. 

Wednesday marks 50 years since the Endangered Species Act became law. That meant special protections for much of Utah's wildlife.

Jodi Hildebrandt, Ruby Franke’s business partner, pleaded guilty to four counts of aggravated child abuse during a scheduled hearing in a St. George courtroom on Wednesday. KSL5 TV reporter Daniella Rivera was in the courtroom and joins us with insight, including a discussion about the current whereabouts of Ruby Franke's children.

Jackson's new home is a 75-square-foot 'pod', one of 50 that make up Salt Lake City's first legal homeless camp at 600 West and 300 South. 

"I'm very thankful that Utah has allowed time for [me] to live a little longer... they came up with this unit for me to sleep in and provide safety for us instead of being out there," said Jackson.

Attorney and constitutional law expert Pat Shea joined Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News moments after news broke that the Colorado Supreme Court removed former President Donald Trump from the state’s 2024 ballot, ruling that he isn’t an eligible presidential candidate because of the 14th Amendment’s “insurrectionist ban.”

The Dow Jones hit its highest close in history today, closing at 37,090. We spoke with a DMBA Certified Financial Planner, Gerika Espinoza, who touched on what this news means for the economy and investors in particular.