KSL Newsradio In-Depth

Why are the 100 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day, some of the most dangerous on Utah roads? Amanda Dickson spoke with Utah Highway Patrol Sgt. Cam Roden about this yearly trend, what's behind it, and what we can all do to make the roads safer during the summer.

The long trudge for travelers at Salt Lake City International Airport will soon be over! The beginning of the end was revealed today with the opening of Concourse A. Nancy Volmer, spokesperson for the Salt Lake City International Airport, joined Utah's Morning News to discuss what travelers can expect, and what is to come in the months ahead.

New York Rep. George Santos was taken into custody on Wednesday after the U.S. Justice Dept. unsealed federal charges against him. The 13-count indictment includes counts of wire fraud and money laundering, as well as theft of public funds and making materially false statements to the U.S. House of Representatives. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas joined Tim and Amanda to sort out the charges, and what happens next.

Ready for a new type of social media platform? Utah's Morning News spoke with ABC's technology reporter Mike Dobuski about Bluesky Social and why there's a wait list to check it out!

When will the Narrows be open for tourists? Does Zion National Park plan to implement entry reservations? Jonathan Schafer joined Utah's Morning News with an update on one of Utah's glorious national parks!

We spoke with the Draper Mayor Troy Walker for an update on the two homes that slid into a ravine this weekend. We asked what was new in the investigation, and what current nearby homeowners should expect. 

The director of forest service at Utah Avalanche Center Mark Staples spoke with Tim and Amanda about what they've learned from the Pole Canyon Avalanche last week. 

The Alta Town Marshal, Mike Morey, joined Tim and Amanda on Tuesday April 4 to discuss why he has put into place one of the ordinances available to him when snowfall becomes dangerous - deputizing citizens to help enforce interlodge orders. 

Rocky Mountain Power spokesman Dave Eskelson joined Utah's Morning News to update listeners on a power outage that at one point was affecting 3,500 customers.

Utah Sen. Dan McCay, one of the sponsors of HB 467 joined Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News to respond to a lawsuit filed by Planned Parenthood of Utah and the ACLU challenging the legality of HB 467.  The bill that de-licenses all abortion clinics in Utah and forbids any new such clinics, was signed into law by Gov. Cox, and takes affect in early May, 2023.

Royal answers all of our legal questions -- which are innumerable. Now that he is charged, will Donald Trump be publicly arrested? Will there be a trial? What makes a grand jury indictment different from others? And what sort of timeline can we expect in how this plays out?

Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News interviewed Utah Gov. Spencer Cox hours after the governor signed multiple social media bills into law. Jeff had questions about constitutionality, how the social media rules will be enforced, and if Utah is prepared for a Supreme Court fight.

Zions Bank Senior Economist Robert Spendlove spoke with Amanda Dickson about the two regional banks closing over the weekend, and whether the closures of SVP and Signature Bank could have any impact on Utah banks. 

Utah Senate President J. Stuart Adams, R-Salt Lake City, joined Utah's Morning News to talk about the final day of the session. He said 2023 may turn out to be a record-breaking year as far as the number of bills is concerned. He said he is most proud of the increases granted to education funding in the state.

KSL NewsRadio hosts Tim Hughes and Amanda Dickson spoke with Utah Gov. Spencer Cox on the last day of the session. Their first question? Will he veto anything? And he described what the last day of a legislative session looks like, from a governor's standpoint.

What happened during the 2023 Utah Legislative Session? What didn't happen? We asked House Minority Leader Angela Romero on the last day of the session.

Based on the number of Utahns who texted the Crisis Text Line in 2021, more Utahns experienced issues with isolation and loneliness than the national average. Utah's Noon News host Maria Shilaos speaks with Dr. Shari Turner, the Chief Health Officer at Crisis Text Line, for insight.

Utah House Speaker Brad Wilson joined Tim and Amanda on Utah's Morning News to discuss what work still needs to be done in the 2023 Utah Legislative Session.

Huntsman Mental Health Institute Community Crisis Leader Rachel Lucynsk joins Utah's Noon News to discuss findings from the Institute's latest study.

Utah's Morning News host Tim Hughes speaks with House Speaker Brad Wilson, R-Kaysville, for an update on legislative activities, including how bills on education and transgender-related issues. 

In the second of a two-part series, learn how Utah ballots are tabulated and audited to assure accuracy and election security.

Headed into the midterm elections, Utah elections officials want to make sure you know just how safe and secure our electoral process is. In part one of our series, “Follow the Ballot,” KSL NewsRadio’s Lindsay Aerts will take you inside the life cycle of your ballot – from voter registration to ballot security. You’ll follow along as Lindsay finds out how elections officials prevent voter fraud and how they ensure no one can tamper with the ballots.

More than 400 evacuees from Afghanistan have arrived in Utah since the Taliban take-over. The state is expecting that number to double by February. During the Trump administration, refugee resettlement in Utah slowed to a trickle, but now, with the new Afghan arrivals, it’s more like a flood. KSL’s Andrea Smardon reports Utahns are scrambling to meet their needs in a challenging situation. 

Utah has the "Greatest Snow on Earth," but are we ensuring its longevity for future generations to come? This KSL Podcasts In-depth features a two-episode series, hearing from various voices in the climate and ski communities to better understand the trends and concerns impacting the future of Utah's snow.

This episode features Executive Director of Save Our Canyons, Carl Fisher, Wasatch Backcountry Co-Founder, Brad Rutledge, and Snowbird Communications Director, Sarah Sherman. In these conversations, you will find discussion on trends and concerns affecting Utah’s winter seasons and how we recreate in the Wasatch Mountains. Topics include climate change, ski resort and population pressures, conservation challenges, and the Little Cottonwood Environmental Impact Study(EIS) on transportation planning. 

If you would like to view the resources referenced in this episode, check out the links below. 

Little Cottonwood EIS: 

• https://littlecottonwoodeis.udot.utah.gov/#current-phase
• https://gondolaworks.com/

Carl Fisher:

• https://saveourcanyons.org/

Brad Rutledge: 

• https://wasatchbackcountryalliance.org/

Sarah Sherman: 

• https://www.instagram.com/p/CTVXGWZAaGx/
• https://www.snowbird.com/play-forever/

Produced and hosted by Trent Sell

Utah has the "Greatest Snow on Earth," but are we ensuring its longevity for future generations to come? This KSL Podcasts In-depth features a two-episode series, hearing from various voices in the climate and ski communities to better understand the trends and concerns affecting the future of Utah's snow.

This episode dives into why we have the “Greatest Snow on Earth,” Utah’s weather patterns, and how climate change is affecting our snow and winter seasons. It features Meteorologist Grant Weyman and Utah State University Climatologist, Dr. Robert Gillies. 

If you would like to view the resources referenced in this episode, check out the links below. 

Grant Weyman: 

• https://www.weather.gov/slc/climatebook#

Dr. Robert Gillies: 

• https://agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1029/2009GL037930
• https://www.ipcc.ch/
• https://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/

Produced & hosted by Trent Sell

An elite cyclist from Farmington finished the half Ironman he vowed to complete in last month after he found out he had an aggressive and terminal form of ALS.

Kyle Brown has been diagnosed with Bulbar ALS, and he just completed the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in a time of 5:38:35.

An elite cyclist from Farmington is dying from an aggressive, rare form of ALS  and doctors have told him he only has 6 to 18 months to live, but that diagnosis isn't stopping him from living. 

Utah cyclist diagnosed with aggressive ALS to compete in Iron Man World Championships

"We're not just custodians, we're the community, we're the go-to person, this is my building and this is my job and I take pride in it."

Marcos Orozco started working for the Salt Lake City School District in 1980, and he's been there ever since. He's been a presence in the hallways and an example to the students throughout the district.

You first met Sam Durst and Ryan Grassley in one of our earlier episodes of Heart of Utah. Tim Hughes had the opportunity to spend some time with this amazing duo helping them check off a bucket list item of certifying each of Utah's National Parks as "Wheelchair Accessible" with a very unique wheelchair built right here in Utah. 

Winsten Asif found his American Dream here in Utah. He moved here from Pakistan as a political refugee to help his family, and now after 7 years apart, he owns a restaurant, and has been reunited with his family.

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From Big Foot to Bison. Utah's State Parks have it all and instead of being hidden jewels, they're becoming crown jewels. 

Jazz fan and avid runner Bryant Heath put on his sneakers to show his dedication to the Utah Jazz team and the community around him.

A group of high school students in American Fork is helping create and grow a new healing grove in Utah County. They hope it can be a place for people dealing with anxiety or stress to find peace through nature.

This weekend marks the start of what feels to be the most anticipated summer ever! Last year as the world grappled in the grips of the uncertainties of the coronavirus global pandemic, people cancelled their summer travel plans and bunkered down for endless days at home. But now, with Memorial Day weekend so close and vaccinations available for most Americans; we are ready to gather up our loved ones, pack up the car, ditch the masks, and head out on the open road to explore some of our favourite vacation spots near and far!  

In this special hosted by Jeff Caplan, presented by our title sponsor Bish’s RV (formerly Access RV), and destination sponsors SouthEast Idaho High Country, Bear Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau, Uintah County Travel & Tourism, and Box Elder County Tourism. We take a virtual road trip to easily accessible and family-friendly destinations that most Utahns would enjoy! Plus, Bish’s RV gives away an incredible family vacation including an RV Rental for 5-days and 500 miles and a $250 gift card for groceries to fill up the RV from “The Store” Fine Foods.  

Featuring:  General Manager of Bish’s RV Scott Jones, Birgitta Bright of SouthEast Idaho High Country, Mayor Mike Leonhardt of Garden City Utah at Bear Lake, Uintah County Travel & Tourism Director Lesha Coltharp, and Box Elder County Tourism Joan Hammer.  

KSL Newsradio In-Depth Podcast; KSL NewsRadio’s team of reporters takes you inside the news with a depth and breadth of coverage and investigation no one else can bring you. Based out of Salt Lake City, Utah, KSL journalists cover local and national news. They are award-winning and well-respected in the journalism community. 

Callie Smith wasn't a believer in pickleball at first. But she gave it a shot, and now the Orem resident coaches others to instill a love of the game. 

 Your kids should be playing video games. You heard that right: video games. It’s no longer just a pastime for people who love Mountain Dew and Doritos, and that’s something that the Provo High Esports team is letting everyone know.

Amanda Dickson spoke with Chris Parker, the Director of the Division of Public Utilities in Utah, about the cyber attack on the Colonial Pipeline and why Utah is safe from this type of attack. 

Some business owners and residents on North Temple are voicing their concerns about a lack of safety in the area. One property manager says he was recently mugged and, in his opinion, the city has done nothing to address the widespread drug use and lawlessness.

MORE: Business owners concerned about drug use, violence around North Temple

BYU's student entrepreneur of the year has truly earned the title Lord of Maps by helping us find our place in the world with his hand-drawn maps.

More: Heart of Utah: BYU mapmaker draws our connection to home and each other

A 10 year-old-girl in Iron County is proving you don’t have to be bigger or older to make a difference. She wanted to help a classmate with cancer and now could change the lives of two families. 

Despite some recent rainfall, weather experts say most of the Wasatch Front remains in the midst of a historic drought. 

USU Basketball Guard Brock Miller was introduced to the nation this spring during March Madness, his dedication on the court is matched by his efforts off the court to help other young people around the state feel more accepted and valued.

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Utahns are finding it harder and harder to live the American dream of homeownership. The states’ affordable housing crisis has frustrated first-time buyers and created ultra-competitive bidding wars for a diminishing inventory.  In this town hall special host Jeff Caplan talks to experts across the state about the causes and concerns regarding Utah’s housing crisis. Presented by our sponsor Ivory Homes; Utah’s number one homebuilder. 

Featuring: Clark Ivory CEO of Ivory Homes, realtor Natalie Stark at Summit Sotheby's International Realty, Dejan Eskic  M.R.E.D. Senior research fellow at Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute University of Utah, KSL NewsRadio reporter Paul Nelson, Grant Whitaker outgoing President and CEO at Utah Housing Corporation, KSL NewsRadio reporter Dan Bammes, KSL NewsRadio reporter John Wojcik, Shane Stewart Certified Financial Planner® at DMBA, Dan Nackerman Executive Director at Housing Authority of Salt Lake City, and Chad Wagstaff Associate Broker at Century 21 Everest. 

KSL Newsradio In-Depth Podcast; KSL NewsRadio’s team of reporters takes you inside the news with a depth and breadth of coverage and investigation no one else can bring you. Based out of Salt Lake City, Utah, KSL journalists cover local and national news. They are award-winning and well-respected in the journalism community. 

A group of students from the Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind are preparing for a 70-mile boat race in a vessel they built themselves.

Utah Rep. Paul Ray and the sponsor of the pandemic "endgame" bill passed through the legislature, responds to Salt Lake City Erin Mendenhall's decision to extend the mask mandate within city limits, despite a measure in the bill prohibiting the action. 

Salt Lake District Attorney Sim Gill joined Doug Wright with an update after his office filed more charges in the case of missing and murdered Kearns woman Conzuelo “Nicole” Solorio-Romero, 25 after police discovered her remains.

A large part of Season 2 of The Chosen was filmed right here in Utah. A lot of the lessons they learned right here helped them pull of a biblical production in the middle of a pandemic, and keep everyone safe while doing it.

Courtney Rich has become a cake baking sensation on social media, but besides sharing incredible recipes and cake decorating tips, through her journey, she discovered that baking cakes provided healing for the depression she'd experienced since the age of 19.

Two Utah doctors who responded to the call of duty during the pandemic as members of the Navy Reserves are looking back on a year of COVID-19 in the United States. 

For 25 years, the Weber State University Storytelling Festival continues to help kids across northern Utah gain confidence and find their voices, even in the midst of a pandemic that forced the event to go virtual. 

But putting the storytelling festival online means even more people can now discover these young performers. 

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This year's theme for Black History Month is "The Black Family: Representation, Identity, and Diversity" and for many who have African Heritage, connecting with their roots can be incredibly difficult. 

That was, and still is, the case for Thom Reed, he's the Chief Genealogical Officer for Family Search International, his family history has hit a brick wall in Alabama in 1870. After a trip to Africa with Family Search a few years ago, he struck out to figure out where his roots were on the continent.

Now, Family Search is part of a broad coalition of genealogical societies, academics and historians are working together to start the Reclaiming Our African Roots, or R.O.A.R, initiative.  

February is a great month to see bald eagles and other majestic birds in Utah and you and your family may get hooked into the fascinating bird world and Utah’s outdoors.   KSL Newsradio’s Mary Richards has more in this week’s Heart of Utah.

Mat and Savanna Shaw, a daddy-daughter singing duo from Kaysville are coming up on one year since their first video went viral, and there are showing no signs of slowing down any time soon. 

The second impeachment trial against President Trump is set to start on Tuesday, but before the debate about whether to convict the former president can begin, the Senate will argue whether the proceedings should be dismissed entirely.

This is the first of our two-part series looking into the arguments for and against the second impeachment of President Donald Trump.

The second Senate impeachment trial against President Trump is set to start this week, and some political analysts believe it will be short, not even lasting a week.  Senate Democrats say the former president’s speech in early January directly led to rioters storming the U.S. Capitol, and some political analysts in Utah believe there is a strong case to convict him. 

Disability or not, everyone wants to feel included." That's the message that lifelong friends Sam and Ryan are sharing with the world, and they're gaining a lot of traction on social media where they are sharing their wild adventures aboard an off-road wheelchair that's made right here in the Beehive State.

As the Biden administration promises more shipments of COVID-19 vaccines, Utah health officials say they're already seeing their weekly supply increase.

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The journey is just beginning for a remarkable young woman from northern Utah -- almost six months to the day since a she was involved in a terrible accident. Sarah Frei  is on the way to a new future as she helps advocate on Utah’s Capitol Hill.

Less than a week after taking office, President Joe Biden has opened the door to again reviewing the boundaries for Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments. While Utah’s top politicians have banded together in opposition, local leaders in southern Utah are left wondering when the cycle of change will end.

For years, Jessilynn Morton-Langehaug did not know what was wrong with her body. She couldn’t keep weight on, food made her feel horrible, and many symptoms made no sense. Eventually, the Herriman teacher received a diagnosis of Lyme Disease, and a doctor said she couldn't run because her body couldn't take it. She didn't listen, eventually running -- and winning -- ultramarathons. KSL NewsRadio's Mary Richards reports for Heart of Utah. 

This year, the University of Utah’s MLK Week focuses on the theme “Good Trouble,” honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by paying homage to the late Representative John Lewis.

Find out more and participate with us virtually each day this MLK week. 

Produced by the University of Utah. Published with permission. 

Utah is known for its incredible ballroom dancers. After the pandemic struck right before the International DanceSport competition at BYU in March, and while ballroom hasn't made a full comeback, dancers hoping to put a safe foot forward to keep competing safely.

With COVID-19 vaccination plans already being rolled-out in many parts of the world, doctors are trying to better educate the public on how the various immunizations work.

KSL NewsRadio's John Wojcik has the story. 

A surprise that came in the mail last week helped a Utah family face the four-year anniversary of their son’s death from cancer.

It starts with a trip to the beach. In 2016, the Tate family went to  California to celebrate Hayes being in remission. He was around 14 months old and had been battling brain cancer for much of his young life. 

Steve Tate said he promised the other five kids that when Hayes was better, they’d go to Disneyland. They stopped at Newport Beach, where Steve pushed his little boy in a swing.

What is herd immunity? And how does the COVID-19 vaccine help us achieve it? We go in-depth in this third installment of ‘The Vaccines: Hope on the Horizon.’ 

The Utah Department of Health is finalizing their COVID-19 vaccination plan, which will feature mass scale storage and distribution. As many wonder, rightfully so, about who will get the vaccines and when, it’s important to remember that some serious work behind the scenes was needed to even get "vaccine ready." KSL NewsRadio's John Wojcik reports. 

The Navajo Nation is one area that has truly been hard hit by the pandemic. And Utahns are finding ways to give and donate in unprecedented ways. 

“I thought, I can do something, I want to help,” said Bud Frazier.

Frazier is a registered nurse who lives in Lehi but his grandparents live on the reservation. And one weekend he packed up his car with supplies and drove down to deliver them.

Now, that effort has grown into Navajo Strong, a non-profit charity set up to aid those most impacted on the Navajo Reservation.

Heart of Utah: Navajo Strong

Are the Covid-19 vaccines safe? We’re getting closer to having an approved Covid-19 vaccine but can we trust that it’s safe to take? We went to the experts and asked. Here's what they said.

'Are the Covid-19 vaccines safe?’ is the second part of our four-part series, ‘The Vaccines: Hope on the Horizon.’ Each day, KSL will break down a different aspect of COVID-19 vaccine development and distribution. Listen to Utah’s Morning News at 7:45 a.m. and to Jeff Caplan’s Afternoon News at 4:45 p.m. every day this week for the latest. 

With COVID-19 cases continuing to surge in Utah, local hospitals and their staff are feeling the strain everyday. For those working in intensive care units, everyday is an adventure. 

Heart of Utah is a weekly segment highlighting all of the good news from around the state.

Two men say they will forever be friends after one saved the other’s life on a fishing trip in the High Uintas this year.

Bryan Lay and Benjamin Goodson are fishing buddies. This summer they wanted to try and see if they could catch an Artic Grayling in the high mountain lakes of the Uintas.

But after Benjamin suffered an allergic reaction, the fast actions of his friend, an off duty police officer Bryan saved his life.

Thanksgiving during a pandemic will look a little different for all of us this year. But that’s especially true for those in assisted living centers, who may not be able to leave or bring loved ones in. Some facilities and families are finding unique ways to connect for the holiday.

This week registered voters will start to get their mail-in ballots in Utah. And from now past election night, volunteer poll watchers are keeping an eye on the process. Here's what you need to know about what they do, and how they do it. 

Meet Stephanie Wood, the alto leader of the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, who says choir members are doing their best to stay in good singing shape in anticipation of the day when they get to practice and perform together again. 

It's National Suicide Prevention Week. KSL NewsRadio's Amanda Dickson sat down with Anna Lieber, Clinical Director at Salt Lake Behavioral Health Hospital to offer support, advice, and conversations around suicide.

Utah Crisis Line (1-800-273-8255, 24/7), Intermountain Healthcare Emotional Health Relief Hotline (1-833-442-2211, 10am-10pm 7/days) 

Mental health advocates are warning of the possible impact that limited social interaction and months of isolation can have on child development. Thankfully, they say parents can help their kids navigate all the uncertainty.

Many universities around the state are set to re-open Monday with a mix of online and some in-person classes. At the University of Utah, their schedule will rotate between a hybrid and online-only format. 

Despite the blazing sun, there is a dark cloud hanging over the gathering.  I think it is much like the general malaise much of feel us when the day is done and we're thinking, "What are we going to do tomorrow?" 

KSL's Todd Fooks goes in-depth on the conversations some Utah families are having about if they're planning to send their kids back to the classroom in the COVID-19 era.

Every fall, many brand-new teachers join the ranks in Utah’s classrooms. But this year, those first-time teachers, interns and student-teachers are beginning their careers in the era of COVID-19.

KSL's Mary Richards goes in-depth

With school districts all over Utah still getting their plans in place for the fall, many educators are left “in limbo” wondering what their days will look like. In the Canyons School District, 98% of teachers responded to a survey by saying they intend to return to in-person teaching in the fall.

John Wojcik goes in-depth about how Utah teachers feel about Utah's back to school plans 

After citizens crowded into the Utah County Administration Building to voice their opinions on a proposed request for flexibility in the state’s school facemask mandate, county commissioner Tanner Ainge ended the meeting under 2 minutes saying that the gathering violated local health recommendations and was organized by fellow commissioner Bill Lee for political theater. 

KSL NewsRadio has spoken to each one of the three county commissioners, you can hear their full interviews here.

MORE: Anti-mask crowd fills Utah County Commission meeting on mask mandate, meeting abruptly called off

Alexander Falkner has been studying at the Utah Military Academy since the seventh grade and now he's graduating and heading out to the Marine Corps. 

Anxiety can be tough for anyone to go through, but it can be extra difficult when you are a girl in high school. Paige Kennedy knows firsthand - but she's graduating with a 3.9 GPA and getting ready to head to SUU. Her mom started a Facebook group called "Adopt A Senior", which helps people give gifts to the Class of 2020. The Kennedys have adopted a few graduates themselves, while Paige has also gotten gifts. 

Utah Food Bank Executive Director Ginette Bott says she predicts food insecurity in Utah will jump over 40% by the end of 2021. She joined Utah's Morning News to discuss how the food banks are doing now as they work to help people and stay healthy. 

Many teens are disappointed this year because they can't attend prom.  But one family in East Millcreek held their own prom for their graduating senior which helped with the disappointment and to heal from a devastating tragedy.

KSL Newsradio's Kelli Pierce reports.

Erin Estheimer has never missed a soccer game or even a team practice at Clearfield High School. She’s also got great grades and is going to Central Wyoming College on a full scholarship this fall, all while also helping set up the 'Adopt a Senior' program to take care of graduating seniors. It's incredibly impressive because she did all this while her mother was battling terminal cancer. 

There have been many paintings, drawings, sculptures and even stained glass windows done of the First Vision and each of them shows the way that artists and faithful have connected with Joseph Smith’s account of what happened to him in a grove of trees near his home 200 years ago. 

This Spring marks 200 years since Joseph Smith’s First Vision, where he says he saw God the Father and His son Jesus Christ appear to him in a grove of trees near his home.

That experience was the catalyst for forming The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 

Some scholars believe March 26th could have been the day that 14-year-old Joseph Smith had his First Vision.  

"Whether you believe it or not, it symbolizes man’s yearning to connect to heaven. There's something universal there," says church historian Spencer McBride.

Reporter Kelli Pierce met with Casey who is from Payson, Utah and spoke with him about his difficult journey through drug addiction and the process of getting sober. It took him two trips to rehab and a period of homelessness before he got clean. But he got sober and is now working and living in transitional housing. 

The Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer for Intermountain Healthcare had spent a majority of the decade consumed by the minutiae of patient care. During that time, he realized that health care providers were operating in an imperfect system, but perhaps more troubling was the corporate and personal greed that was prohibiting any kind of solution.

“How do you go from $4,000 to $10 bucks a month?”

This isn’t a rhetorical question, rather a personal statement of disbelief. All over Utah everyday people are paying thru the nose for prescription medication they need just to stay alive, but asking a few questions could save you thousands of dollars. 

Though the FDA has a big role to play in the reason that prescription drug prices in the United States is so high, they aren't the only ones to blame. 

This is day 3 of A Costly Cure: Struggling with soaring prescription prices our look into the rising cost of prescription drugs. 

More than 75% of new drug patents for new drugs aren't new. They are old patents that the FDA allows drug makers to take over.

Once they get that monopoly, that's when economists say the lower-cost generics disappear and the price we pay at the pharmacy goes up. 

This is day 2 of our look into the rising cost of prescription drugs. 

Life and death decisions are being made all over Utah by families who can't afford the skyrocketing price of prescription medication.

This is especially true for type-1 diabetics, as many have resorted to swapping excess supplies throughout the state.. or evening rationing what they have. KSL Newsradio's John Wojcik recently spent an entire afternoon on the road as he starts our week-long coverage,  "A Costly Cure: Struggling with Soaring Prescription Prices.”  

Tuesday marks the one year anniversary of the murder of University of Utah track star Lauren McCluskey. Her parents say the milestone brings with it a sadness that doesn't go away but they are proud that her legacy is living on at campuses around the world. 

Tim and Amanda spoke with Lauren's mother Jill McCluskey about how they are doing a year after losing their daugther.

Abuse, threats, fear.  It's all part of daily life for a Utah family trapped in the Middle East because of their Christian faith. KSL Newsradio’s Brianna Bodily begins our three part series: living your faith in fear with the story of a woman and her parents who found themselves trapped in Dubai.

Utah Jazz ticket and apparel sales have been strong this season, but you can only partially credit the team's most recent winning streak.  KSL Newsradio's Cleon Wall reports that one of the driving forces is NBA dunk champion Donovan Mitchell. 

Utah Jazz fans seem to be connecting with this seasons team more than many other teams of the past.  And it seems to be much more than the team's recent winning streak or the new jerseys.  KSL Newsradio's Cleon Wall reports it has a lot to do with rookie phenom Donovan Mitchell how has taken the state and NBA by storm.

More teens in Utah are trying e-cigarettes, and there's concern that they will be more likely to take up regular smoking and get addicted. But the growing vaping industry says e-cigarettes are a way for adults to quit regular smoking. As e-cigarettes or vaping grows, the latest device your kids may be using to hide their smoking is called a Juul. It looks like a flash drive. 

Since 2011, Utah youth use rates have tripled, despite the law prohibiting sales to minors.

The health department also says youth more likely to use e-cigarettes than any other tobacco product on the market.

Utah lawmakers are working to regulate e-cigarettes industry in Utah, but the industry is growing rapidly, and fighting back. Different bills have tried to address e-cigarette labeling, regulation, ingredients, and access to minors. Some 40 Utahns recently experienced side effects after vaping what they thought was synthetic cannabinoid oil, but it wasn’t. 

A new study from the National Academy of Sciences found e-liquids and the aerosol in the vape both contain toxins and can be carcinogenic, although lower than conventional cigarettes.

That same study also said e-cigarettes could lead adult smokers to quit regular cigarettes.