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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. 

If you hear of an active shooting event on a college campus, or anywhere else where you know might be, is it okay to call them? Or might their ringing phone put them in danger? We asked retired Deputy Police Chief Chris Bertram.

South Valley Services in Tooele has seen a spike in the need for services for survivors of domestic violence. 

KSL NewsRadio Reporter Aimee Cobabe attended a meeting of the Salt Lake County Council on Tuesday where a new ordinance was proposed. It requires sex-specific changing rooms at all Salt Lake County recreation centers. The council says the ordinance is needed because of a loophole that exists in the current county nondiscrimination policy. 

Live, at the Utah State Fairpark in May, 2024, the Kilby Block Party! The 2024 lineup was announced on Tuesday morning, and festival coordinator Fay Barnhurst joined Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News to talk about the headliners, the lineup, and what's new for 2024.

Is there any connection between Utah moving ever closer to hosting the 2034 Winter Olympic Games and the gondola that also seems to be ever closer to reality in Little Cottonwood Canyon? We asked Snowbird Resort President Dave Field.

Chad Daybell is awaiting his murder trial after the bodies of his two children were found buried in his Idaho backyard. His attorney is working to remove the death penalty from consideration. KSL Legal Analyst joined Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News with insight on whether the same tactics that worked for his wife Lori Vallow Daybell will work for him. 

Utahns learned on Wednesday that Salt Lake City is in serious running to host the the 2034 Winter Olympic Games. The announcement happened to come smack dab in the middle of one of Utah's famous inversions, where the air is so thick with pollution it feels like you can cut it with a knife. We asked the corporate relations manager for Utah Clean Energy, Josh Kraft, what another Olympic Games might mean for Utah's Air Quality.

New research from the Kem C. Gardener Policy Institute found that Salt Lake City's youth population is at a 100-year low.  The Institute's Director of Demographic Research Mallory Bateman joined Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News on KSL NewsRadio to unpack the numbers.

Interview with KSL NewsRadio reporter Aimee Cobabe and Elder Quentin L. Cook, of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Elder Cook discusses his joy over the announcement of 36 new global missions expected by 2024, and the next generation of young men and women who want to "serve the Savior."

Bonneville International Corporation, the company that owns KSL NewsRadio, is a subsidiary of Deseret Management Corporation, which is owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 

Interview by KSL NewsRadio reporter Aimee Cobabe with Elder Ronald A. Rasband, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, on the announcement that the Church will add 36 new international missions starting July 2024.

Bonneville International Corporation, the company that owns KSL NewsRadio, is a subsidiary of Deseret Management Corporation, which is owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 

Car Show season is wrapping up in Utah, and attendees are starting to see a shift. 

Rides that weren't cool are starting to get a lot of love -- and money. You might have one in your garage.

Weber County is currently mulling over a 3.9 million dollar property tax hike to help keep up with inflation. President of the Utah Taxpayer's Association Rusty Cannon said this is routine, and, if you don't like it there are ways to organize against it and speak out.

KSL NewsRadio reporter Hugo Rikard Bell introduces you to an inmate who is making her way through the Utah Prison Education Project as she completes her sentence for murder. At the same time, her young son is also taking classes. The experience is helping the two bond by giving them more common ground -- education, and its benefits.

On the eve of an annual eclipse that will be visible in portions of Utah, our own NASA Ambassador, Patrick Wiggins, spoke with Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News about what the eclipse is, where we can see it, and what to expect when looking skyward on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023.

Utah Hogle Zoo's Heather Barnum joined host Maria Shilaos to talk about the party the zoo is throwing for Christie and Zuri, the mother and daughter African elephants that the zoo will soon send to another, larger zoo. 

Utah Republican Chair Robert Axson joins Utah Noon News to share his thoughts on Sen. Mitt Romney's announcement on not seeking a second term.

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers suffered a season-ending injury against the Buffalo Bills on 9/11/23. It's been reported as an injury to his achilles tendon, but what exactly does that mean? Dr. Mike Holmstrom, an orthopedic surgeon at Intermountain TOSH, spoke with guest host Maria Shilaos about the injury and Rodgers' chances for complete recovery.

The Planning Commission in Murray City is putting a permit for a cement company right next to the Utah Humane Society on hold. They received over 200 emails from people worried about the impact. KSL NewsRadio's Aimee Cobabe is live with the latest.

Gary Hatch, the manager of Mosquito Abatement District Davis, joins guest host Maria Shilaos to discuss extra safety precautions that might be needed for those spending the Labor Day weekend outside (and who want to avoid mosquito bites!)

Guest host Maria Shilaos speaks with Jamie Farrell, an associate research professor and seismographer at the University of Utah about the rumbling that registered on seismic machines during the Utes home opener against the Florida Gators.

As of August 28, 2023, Bear River Health officials have confirmed six cases of E. coli infection. Preliminary findings suggest a potential cluster of cases. Estee Hunt with the BRHD discusses their investigation.

Four Indigenous tribes filed motions to intervene in late 2022, citing a personal stake in the outcome of the lawsuits filed by Utah officials involving the acreage of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase Escalante National Monuments. The executive director of Utah Dine Bikeyah, Woody Lee, told Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News the dismissal was an opportunity for opposing sides to come together.

As Utah's governor and attorney general make plans to keep fighting, Utah environmentalists say they are cheering a judge's decision to dismiss a lawsuit over the size of national monuments in the Beehive State. Steve Bloch, the Legal Director of the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance spoke with Jeff Caplan about the decision and the legal precedent on which it stands.

On Friday a District Judge in Utah dismissed, with prejudice, a lawsuit filed against the Biden Administration by Utah officials who were challenging the President's authority to redesignate large swaths of public land as national monuments. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas joined Jeff Caplan with his insight into the case.

Portions of Salt Lake and Tooele Counties are under a severe thunderstorm warning as a string of storms slowly makes its way across northern Utah.

KSL Meteorologist Kevin Eubank says the storm will eventually move north across Davis and portions of Weber County at a speed of 25 miles per hour. 

Eubank said the storm is expected to bring gusty winds, heavy rain, and standing water on roadways. He said there is a potential for lightning and that residents should bring in their patio furniture as well as their garbage cans.

The Utah Department of Transportation has decided on Gondola Alternative B for Little Cottonwood Canyon, an alternative to traffic congestion in the canyon that hosts two world-class ski resorts. Josh Van Jura, the Project Manager for the Little Cottonwood EIS, joined us with initial reaction to the decision.

UDOT spokesman John Gleason joined KSL NewsRadio host Jeff Caplan and explained some of the science behind buckling roads, and how much more of this we can expect in Utah this summer. (At publication, southbound I-215 on the west belt, at 4700 South, was going to be closing at 4700 South for as long as 8 hours for road repair!)

On Friday the Supreme Court ruled in favor of a wedding website designer who had objected to creating a website for a gay couple. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas joined the program to offer initial analysis.

This week the Supreme Court ruled against the Navajo Nation over claims the federal government failed to assert the Tribe's desperate need for water access. Assistant Professor at the SJ Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah, Heather Tanana, who is also a member of the Navajo Nation told Utah's Morning News the ruling was disappointing. 

A homeless camp, sponsored in part by the city, could soon come to those who need this service in Salt Lake City. Salt Lake City Council member Victoria Petro Utah's Noon News about the work to dedicate an encampment and why the city is supporting it. 

Utah State Parks spokesman Devan Chavez joined Utah's Morning News host Tim Hughes to talk about some exciting news from the Great Salt Lake -- the water level is rising and more boats are returning to the water. Chavez also has tips for boaters and those who don't have a boat but want to experience the Great Salt Lake for themselves.

The judge in the case of Kouri Richins, a Kamas woman accused of killing her husband, has issued a partial gag order in the proceedings. Greg Skordas, a spokesman for the Richins family and a KSL Legal Analyst (though not speaking in that capacity) joined Utah's Morning News host Tim Hughes to discuss the family's reaction to the gag order.

New jobs numbers dropped on Friday morning, and the number was astonishing - employers added nearly 339,000 jobs in May, much more than analysts had predicted. Senior Economist for Zions Bank, Robert Spendlove, joined Utah's morning news to add perspective and context.

Sen. Todd Weiler, R-Woods Cross, joined Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News to discuss a sensitive materials law he sponsored that is now being used to remove the Bible from elementary and junior high schools in the Davis School District. 

KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas offers insight into a recent decision by Davis County schools to remove the Bible from shelves in elementary and middle schools. 

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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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