Snow water equivalent & the threat of floods

We needed the snow heading into the season and we got it. Now, it won’t stop. This week, we dive into the 40-year-old snow water equivalent record the state just broke, and why some experts are now wondering whether we may end up with too much snow for too long.

Guns at schools and what’s being done about it

Amid an increase in gun threats and incidents at some Utah schools, one school district is taking matters into their own hands to try and keep students safe. This week, we take a closer look at how Granite School District is using a police K-9 and training to try and curb gun incidents on campuses.…

Elizabeth Smart's story, 20 years later

Her story captured the attention of Utah and much of the country when she was kidnapped at 14. Now, 20 years after she was found, we take a look back at the story of Elizabeth Smart through her eyes and through the unique perspective of Chris Thomas, the Smart family’s spokesperson during those awf…

The longest serving woman in the legislature

The 2023 legislative session ended with some historic legislation. But it was also historic for another reason. This week, Deanie Wimmer talks to state representative Carol Spackman Moss. She’s served District 34 in Salt Lake County for 23 years, making her the longest serving woman in the history …

What happened this legislative session?

Utah’s 45-day Legislative Session kicked off the way last year’s session ended—with some controversy. Hundreds of bills later changes are expected on everything from education to water to abortion and transgender medical treatment. On the last week of the session, Matt Rascon talks to KSL News Radi…

Snowpack, drought and what comes next

Winter kicked off with storm after storm and there are no signs of it letting up the rest of the season. The state of the drought is looking better. This week, Matt Rascon talks to chief meteorologist Kevin Eubank about what these big winter storms mean for the drought, how many more of them we nee…

The excitement and impact of the NBA All-Stars

It’s been 30 years, but the NBA All-Star Game is finally back in Salt Lake City. This week, we take a closer look at the excitement and energy building up for the All-Star weekend and the impact it could have on the local economy.

Water and what the state is doing about it

It’s been an issue in Utah for decades, and with the current levels of the Great Salt Lake, water has become a critical part of the conversation in the state. This week, Matt Rascon talks to two experts—with two different views—about how Utah’s leaders are doing, protecting and preserving this crit…

Curbing DV at the State Capitol

Domestic violence situations can be some of the most difficult for police to respond to and can lead to the most heartbreaking loss for family. This week, we look at how one family’s recent loss has taken them to the State Capitol, on a mission to support Senate Bill 117 and help prevent similar tr…

The growing spotlight on domestic violence

We’ve seen it all over the news in just the last couple of weeks. Police investigating incidents of domestic violence including a man threatening a woman before setting a house on fire in Davis County, a boyfriend shooting and killing his 16-year-old girlfriend in Piute County, and a father killing…