KSL's Inside Sources

 - 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.  

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.

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.   

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.  

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.  

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 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.  

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.  

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.  

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? 

It's finally here – the annual Pioneer Day holiday! In a special hour on today's Inside Sources, we dig into history, celebrations, and the culture of this unique Utah holiday.     Missy Larsen, CEO of This is the Place Heritage Park joins Greg and Holly to talk about the holiday's history. Then we focus in on the role of women in establishing the state and the kinds of modern-day pioneers in the state today; Dr. Katherine Kitterman, historical director of Better Days 2020 joins for this conversation. What about the actual celebrations and potential road issues with the long weekend? UDOT's John Gleason shares advice all holiday travelers need to know. Things finish off with something super special to Utah's culture: Jello! Listen for a gelatin taste-test with creations from Holly and Inside Sources Executive Producer Andy Cupp. KSL Traffic Manager and host of a Christmas podcast Rikki Meece also joins the program to share some fascinating insights into the history of gelatin creations. 

  Do you believe? A lot of Americans do, and that has many frustrated about all the data dumps from the federal government on UFOs. The big question: where the heck are the aliens? With all the data and docs being released about extraterrestrial life, we still don't have an alien. Opinion Editor at the Deseret News Jay Evensen joins with his thoughts. 

  You know the saying "If at first you don't succeed... try, try again?" Well, that's exactly what the President is doing. Despite the Supreme Court putting the kibosh on earlier tariff plans, the President is trying again. This week, President Trump said he'd implement new tariffs on a slew of countries, including a 50% tariff on certain goods coming out of Canada. With the economy already on shaky ground because of the War in Iran, is this really the best move right now? Dr. Michael Kofoed, assistant professor of economics at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville joins the show to give an economist's point of view. 

  Leaders in Salt Lake City say the ongoing drought means non-residential centers in the city should be required to cut down on their water usage. A few of the city council members say it's a good idea, but that it needs to go further. The hope is that the city can use less water overall, allowing more of it to flow into the struggling Great Salt Lake. At the same time, managers of the lake say conservation efforts are paying off even though the lake sits at its lowest levels in three years. Greg and Holly share updates on efforts to heal the Great Salt Lake. 

  Neighbors being un-neighborly -- that's nothing new. But up near Bear Lake, some campers got a rude and dangerous surprise from a campground neighbor. A family visiting the K-O-A in Garden City says a man shot a BB gun at their sons... completely unprovoked.  With a lot of people planning to head out for the Pioneer Day weekend -- so things will be busy – the Inside Sources hosts talk about the appropriate ways to deal with people you might not like. And just FYI, it doesn't involve shooting. 

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

The power of a simple wave -- it can really change your day. If it comes from a stranger, it might be a little weird -- maybe a little confusing. But the President of Brigham Young University, Shane Reese, says these simple waves have really helped him connect with others, even people he doesn't know. Inside Sources finishes off with a look at the power of a wave.

The number of Americans shoplifting is way up. But it’s not the kind of shoplifting you may have done as a teenager — most of the items being stolen off the shelves are everyday essentials. In this segment, Greg and Holly break down a new Lending Tree study and share their own thoughts on why Americans are turning to crime for the basics.

The weather around much of the state looks pretty nice -- and warm -- for the long Pioneer Day holiday weekend. And that means many people are bound to get outdoors. Ahead of the long weekend, we take a few minutes to discuss outdoor safety with Major Steve Bullock with the law enforcement arm of the Division of Outdoor Recreation. He shares tips and guidance so that families can make sure preventable disasters don't come to fruition. Before you get outside for the three-day weekend... let's talk about outdoor safety again.

Clean-up efforts in rural Utah continue today as the town of Beaver works to get back up and running following some devastating floods. The images and videos that have come out of the area have been heartbreaking -- homes damaged, animals wading through high water, and swelling rivers -- it's been hard to watch. Beaver Mayor Matt Robinson joins Inside Sources to share updates on the recovery, where their drinking water issues sit today, and how people around Utah can help the town in the next steps.

If you're in the market for a new house, you may need to get a little creative to make the purchase and monthly payment work. Between record-high home prices and higher interest rates, you may still be in a challenge. But that doesn't mean buying a home is impossible -- it might just require you to get a little "scrappy."

If you've ever dropped some cash on the street and missed picking it up, whelp … you better kiss it goodbye. And if you find yourself the victim of a financial scam, should you also kill that money goodbye? Not necessarily! KSL Investigator Matt Gephardt looked into the process and timeline to get money back from scams or fraud; he explains what he learned to Greg and Holly.

A bit of a voter registration issue in New Jersey has been discovered, where thousands of non-citizens were incorrectly registered to vote. The governor there says some 6,600 people were inadvertently registered when they got their drivers' license. Of those folks, 400 of them ended up voting in elections. Inside Sources discusses how Utah's voter registration works and how the process differs from that in New Jersey.

The man accused of stabbing a mall kiosk worker in West Valley City was expected to be in court today for his initial appearance. Prosecutors say Peter Michael Larsen targeted the man purely because of his religious beliefs as a member of the Islamic faith. While he didn't appear in court after all, KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas breaks down the felony charges Larsen faces and what potential punishments he could see if convicted.

It was a solemn scene in Delaware this morning as the bodies of four service members killed in the Middle East came home. President Trump attended the dignified transfer, which included the body of 1st Lieutenant Tyler Feehan. He had strong ties to Cedar City, having graduated from both Cedar High School and Southern Utah University. We hear from SUU President Mindy Benson about the ways the university plans to honor Feehan. Greg and Holly also discuss the escalating costs of the war in general.

The Pioneer Day countdown is on! Fireworks are officially legal to light today, but it depends on where you live. The fireworks rules are different for this holiday than they were for Independence Day, so Greg and Holly explain the nuances. They also discuss ways – and hear from listeners too – with ideas of celebrating Pioneer Day without fireworks.

Train suspected in causing Roy brush fire that destroyed several homes How volunteers can best assist in search and rescue operations Pres. Trump issues warning to Iran; SUU graduate student killed in Middle East conflict Utah mayors react to Governor's fireworks order for Pioneer Day Support continues to pour in for family of flash flood victims Helping Rural Utah: Bridging gaps in healthcare, food insecurity Ask the Attorney: Seizing a plane for carrying a six-pack of beer Utahns help translate kid's show "Cocomelon" into ASL

Holly absolutely loves this final story of the day -- The Salt Lake Tribune reports that one of the most popular children's shows on Netflix -- Cocomelon -- will soon be available in American Sign Language. And it's all thanks to two Utahns. Holly shares why she's excited for this story and then shares her fun facts of the day; Greg finishes with his closing arguments.

The Supreme Court will take up a case in the next term dealing with excessive fines. At the heart of the issue is this question: should transporting a six-pack of beer to a dry county via plane... result in the seizure of the plane? We know many of our listeners might not drink beer -- that's not entirely the point of this case. But it does bring up some really interesting questions about unreasonable seizures and fines. In this edition of "Ask the Attorney," KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas explains the case to Holly.

Utahns are trying to bridge the gaps often seen between rural and urban Utah, especially when it comes to things like healthcare and food. Yesterday, we learned about several programs aimed at helping improve and build up healthcare and emergency services in rural communities. Today, we're learning about an expanded program to help with food insecurity. We hear part of the announcement today, and Inside Sources Executive Producer Andy Cupp joins Greg and Holly to describe more of the issues that face rural communities.

It's a heartwarming development to such a sad story -- Utahns are stepping up to support the lone daughter left after five members of her family were killed in a flash flood in Wayne County. Donations have been pouring in for Lydia Vernon -- the daughter of Katrina Long, the woman killed in the flash flood incident. And today, the family of Katrina -- including her husband Provo Fire Captain Spencer Long -- will be transported from the Utah Medical Examiner's Office to the funeral home in Utah County. Greg and Holly share updates on both developments.

Fireworks restrictions are back on for the Pioneer Day holiday. Well... kind of. Unlike the 4th of July -- which saw a more blanket ban statewide -- Governor Cox says he'll leave it mostly up to the cities themselves this time around. However, the governor did say he thinks people in Northern Utah should avoid fireworks. But with each city left to do its own thing, could this spell some additional troubles? This fireworks season, we've been speaking with the President of the Utah League of Cities and Towns, Bountiful Mayor Kate Bradshaw, about the restrictions. She joins us again to react to this latest announcement.

President Donald Trump issued a warning to Iran following the deaths of three American servicemembers this weekend. One of those soldiers has been revealed to be a graduate student at Southern Utah University, 1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan. Inside Sources spends some time talking about Feehan and how SUU will honor him. Retired Marine Colonel "Burner" Dunn also joins the show to share his own expertise on the escalations in the Middle East.

A man in Carbon County fell to his death while trying to find a woman who's been missing in the mountains for several months. Now, law enforcement is asking that people do not self-deploy to assist independently in search and rescue operations. And for Utahns -- who often want to step in and help -- this can be a hard ask. So how can people actually help in search and rescue missions? Scott Hammond, long-time member of the Utah County Sheriff's Search and Rescue team and Utah State University professor, joins the conversation.

Several families are out of their homes this morning, after a series of small brush fires spread into neighborhoods near the train tracks in Roy. Crews battled the flames -- which were spread out over a 1.5-mile stretch -- for several hours yesterday. Officials believe a passing train may have thrown off sparks from its brakes, causing the small fires that rapidly spread through the dry grass and brush.

Residents living near the Beaver River woke up to new flash flood warnings this morning, just a few days after devastating floods swept through the area. Mud and debris continue to make their way down from the Cottonwood Fire burn scar, prompting county officials to declare a local state of emergency. We hear the commissioners make the declaration, and Greg and Holly discuss the continued threat of floods and the way the community's already trying to rebuild.

How one state program looks to help boost and support healthcare and emergency services in rural Utah Sen. Lee continues push to largely end mail-in voting Three Americans killed in Middle Eastern conflicts AI tech industry workers sound an alarm; Utah's human-first AI initiative rolls forward Gov. Cox announces new restrictions for Pioneer Day fireworks Ask the Attorney: Man sentenced for manslaughter due to girlfriend's suicide Visit Salt Lake launches new campaign rebranding the capital city Top-ranked Utah mac-and-cheese maker heads to national competition

Think you have a pretty good mac-and-cheese? One Utah woman thought so, and now she's competing on national TV. Inside Sources discusses the owner of Utah's "Hey Grill Hey" and her recent appearance on The Food Network's Pitmaster competition.

Is it time for Utah's capital city to get a new nickname? Some new branding to better promote the area? Visit Salt Lake thinks so, so now they're launching a new marketing campaign labelling Salt Lake City as "America's Mountain City." Take that, Denver -- aka the "Mile-High City!" Greg and Holly read listener suggestions on what nickname SLC should take for future marketing campaigns. Inside Sources executive producer Andy Cupp also joins the conversation.

It could be the very first case of its kind in the United States -- a BYU student's boyfriend has been sentenced for manslaughter after his abuse preceded his girlfriend's suicide. An article on the story caught Holly's eye over the weekend, so she sits down with KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas to discuss the nuances of the case.

Amid the annual Days of '47 cattle drive today, Governor Spencer Cox announced a new kind of hybrid fireworks restriction policy for the Pioneer Day holiday. The governor said there will be different kinds of restrictions depending on the area -- that some areas of the state have received enough monsoonal moisture to warrant easing restrictions. But in other areas -- like along the Wasatch Front -- the governor said stricter restrictions are necessary.  

The tech industry is finding itself in a bit of a panic thanks to artificial intelligence. Some of the biggest winners in that industry say we may be in for a bit of a reckoning thanks to technology that's evolving way too fast. Amid all of that, the state of Utah is trying to take a more proactive approach to AI policy, making sure it protects our children while also ensuring that Utah stays on the front lines of technological advancements. Jefferson Moss and Margaret Busse, co-chairs of Utah's Pro-Human AI task force, join Greg and Holly for a discussion.

The War in Iran has claimed the lives of an additional three American military service members. Now, several media outlets are asking the question: "Is the conflict in Iran teetering on all-out war?" Greg and Holly get updates on the situation from NewsNation and share their thoughts on how this war continues to stretch on with no real end in sight.

Despite what years of experience and evidence show us, Senator Mike Lee is once again going after mail-in voting. He says that it "should not survive much longer" except for a few exceptions. It's just the latest in a series of moves by Republicans this year to change how the country votes. Joining Inside Sources for this discussion is Deseret News congressional correspondent Cami Mondeaux.

As rural Utah sees more and more visitors every year -- and as Mother Nature takes her toll in the forms of fires and flooding -- existing services in the area can be stretched thin. A program within the Utah Department of Health and Human Services aims to provide more support, funding, and resources to ensure that these small communities that make up the heart of Utah are able to help both their own neighbors and the many visitors who frequent our great outdoors. Director of the Rural Health Transformation Program Krisann Humphreys joins Greg and Holly to explain.

It was a heartbreaking weekend of deadly wild weather across the state. Flash flooding in Wayne County is suspected of killing five family members who were out camping, hiking, and rappelling near Bicknell. The same storm system forced water and mud down the mountain and into the town of Beaver. Much of the debris came from the Cottonwood Fire burn scar and even closed I-15 for a few hours. KSL-TV's Alex Cabrero is on the scene in Beaver and explains what things look like as the sun rises. KSL Meteorologist Matt Johnson joins the show to give an update on the forecast -- unfortunately, more wet weather is in store for the Beaver area. Then we hear from friends of Katrina and Spencer Long, two parents killed in flash flooding while camping near Bicknell.

Longtime White House teleprompter operator facing allegations of insider training 'Teen Takeovers' coming to Utah Real Salt Lake issues apology to decorated Utah soccer player Lawmakers back east demand Canada do more to stop wildfire smoke from blowing into U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth announces testosterone test for military service members Secret to endless youth? Going to the movie theater!

We're always looking for ways to stay young, healthy, and beautiful. But the so-called "fountain of youth"... could be in your neighborhood movie theater. So maybe it's actually the "soda fountain of youth?" A new study published this week in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health says engaging in cultural experiences like going to the movies or visiting a museum could be linked to slower physiological aging. Greg and Holly discuss and are then joined by the KSL Movie Show hosts Val Cameron and Andy Farnsworth to discuss the big movie of the week: The Odyssey.

Get ready for a fun edition of "Hot-take Holly." Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth now says that military service members 30 and older will get testosterone testing as part of their physicals. If the numbers are too low -- whatever that means -- they'll get some gender-affirming care in the form of testosterone replacement therapy. Dr. Rosemary Lesser, an Air Force veteran, former Utah State Representative, and retired physician, joins to share her military and medical expertise.

Some lawmakers back east appear to be blowing smoke today. Well… and they're inhaling it too. Wildfires in Canada have pushed a lot of smoke across the Midwest and Northeast, and lawmakers are mad. In fact, many are calling on Canada to do more to control the smoke. That has Greg and Holly wondering just what on Earth Canada is supposed to do… install some giant fans or something?