The New Tax Law: IRS Must Show You Your Mistakes Trouble in Toyland! Dangers of AI Toys Iron County School District considers four-day school week Combatting Math Anxiety Utah Women Run hosts Martha Hughes Cannon Awards Ceremony Over 50 Dead Roosters: Cockfighting Ring Discovered in Provo Asylum Decisions on Pause: Afghan Amnesty Halted and a New Travel Ban? Afghan Refugees in Utah: Fear Amid Federal Crackdown Giving Tuesday: One Kind Act A Day
If you donate money on Giving Tuesday, this could qualify you for a 2025 charitable deduction. But could the ‘big, beautiful bill’ change your Giving Tuesday tax break? Billy Hesterman, President of The Utah Taxpayers Association, weighs in. Holly shares her fun facts of the day.
It's giving Tuesday! We have been highlighting stories of kindness frequently through KSL's Kindness Campaign, powered by One Kind Act a Day, a project by Semnani Family Foundation. Mason Bennet, Director of One Kind Act a Day, to discuss the organization and ways to give back. Learn more at powerofkind.org
Following the tragic shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., national refugee policy is once again in the spotlight. The suspect—an Afghan asylum seeker who had worked with U.S. forces—has fueled calls from President Trump for an immigration crackdown, including stricter bans and halted asylum applications. But what does this mean for Utah’s refugee community? Amy Harmer, executive director of the Utah Refugee Connection, joins us to discuss the local impact. Are Afghan refugees in Utah fearful of these new narratives? How many families are here, and what challenges do they face as they adapt to life in the U.S.? Greg and Holly explore the stigma surrounding refugees, the resilience of those rebuilding their lives, and the importance of seeing beyond stereotypes to understand the human stories at the heart of our community.
After the shooting of 2 National Guard members in DC last week, the Trump administration has paused all amnesty applications from Afghan nationals and is talking about a complete immigration ban. Utah Immigration Attorney, Adam Crayk, joins the show to discuss the impacts of these moves, including the 'ramped up' travel ban that is also being floated by the Trump administration.
A welfare check in Provo sent hundreds of people flocking from police after they found an illegal backyard cockfighting ring. There were 300 live birds and more than 50 roosters dead. Greg and Holly discuss this incident, how common these types of cockfighting rings are, and how large these types of operations can become.
Holly attended an event at the state Capitol on Monday, the Martha Hughes Cannon Awards Ceremony hosted by Utah Women Run. Chair of Utah Women Run, Becky Edwards, joins the show to discuss.
We've all feared that dreaded math class when we were younger... and even helping kids with math can be overwhelming as a parent...Now, one Utah High school, Hurricane High, is helping math students break through those fears and build lifelong problem-solving skills. We bring on Jason Swenson from the Deseret News about what Hurricane High is doing differently.
The Iron School District is joining the group of schools weighing the option for a four-day school week. Would this be better or worse for students and parents? Stephanie Hill from the Iron County School Board joins the show to discuss why they are considering changing the school format, as well as the pros and cons of the potential change.
Trouble in Toyland! An AI-powered teddy bear was caught teaching kids how to light matches. Other AI-powered toys were also placed in a time-out after reports of the chatbot-powered toys helped kids find sexually explicit content ... and lethal objects, according to ABC. ABC Tech Reporter Mike Dobuski joins the show to discuss what parents need to know about these AI toys and the dangers, as the kinks in AI are still being worked out.
If you make a mistake on your taxes, the IRS now has to tell you where you went wrong and how to fix it, thanks to new legislation signed by the president. Greg and Holly discuss the law and speak with Susan Spiers, CEO of UACPA, about these changes in tax filing, how they could help the average filer, and how to avoid common mistakes when filing taxes.
The holidays are usually when you ask Santa for the latest gadgets and gizmos, but if a smartphone is on the list for your tween, you may want to reconsider. A new study published in the journal Pediatrics shows that Kids who have smartphones by age 12 have a higher risk of depression and obesity. We discuss the study's findings and ask Utahns at what age it is right to give your kid a smartphone.
DC National Guard Shooting: What We Know So Far Luigi Mangione in Court: The Fight Over Evidence Lawmakers Demand Answers on Boat Strikes Ralph Menzies Dies on Death Row: Son of Maurine Hunsaker Speaks Out Breaking Up Alpine: 3 New School Boards, What Happens Next? From 1925 to 2025: How Holiday Shopping Has Changed Holiday Scams to Watch Out For Dangerous Hike Leads to Child Torture Charges Utah Forward Party's Innovative Plan to Fill Sen. Dan Thatcher's Seat Snowy Roads Ahead: Winter Driving Tips You Need Half a Million Meals: Missionaries Make a Difference
Missionaries at the Provo MTC assembled over 500,000 meals for those in need. Sarah Weaver, Editor of the Deseret News, joins to highlight this incredible act of kindness and other uplifting stories. Holly shares facts of the day!
With multiple crashes backing up Utah highways with Sunday's storm, we’re talking winter driving safety. Devan Mascuilli, KSL Meteorologist, walks through what's expected with more snow and Sgt. Mike Alexander with Utah Highway Patrol shares top tips to keep you safe on icy roads.
As Utah Senator Dan Thatcher plans to resign before the 2026 legislative session, the Utah Forward Party is shaking up Utah politics with a new way to fill the open seat, and it’s already drawing attention. Phil Boileau, Utah Forward Party Spokesperson, joins the show.
A Utah father faces child torture charges after taking his young kids on a treacherous hike that ended in a dramatic rescue. We’ll break down the case and the legal implications.
From fake websites to gift card fraud, scammers are working overtime during the holidays. KSL Investigative Producer Sloan Schrage shares the top scams to avoid and tips to protect your wallet.
Jay Evensen, Opinion Editor of the Deseret News, joins us in-studio to reflect on a century of holiday shopping habits…from bustling malls to online deals.
With three new boards sworn in, the work to split Utah’s largest school district is just beginning. Rich Stowell from the Alpine School District joins the show to discuss where things are in the process and what's expected now that 3 new boards have been sworn in.
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