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symbols of green mountains against a blue background...
Karah Brackin

Sandy unfurls new city flag

A new city flag is flying high in Sandy for the first time.
3 months ago
Utah's lemom law...
Matt Gephardt

Utah’s lemon law: Why the rules could leave you in a financial squeeze

Golf carts, side-by-sides and other recreational vehicles can cost well over $10,000. But if you end up with a lemon, Utah’s law may leave you with a sour taste in your mouth.
3 months ago
FILE - William Post, of Glen Lake, Mich., poses with a Pop-Tart on March 16, 2003. Post, who played...
Associated Press

William Post, who played a key role in developing Pop-Tarts, dies at 96

William Post, a Michigan man who played an important role in the development of Pop-Tarts, has died at age 96.
3 months ago
Hacker behind a keyboard. (FILE)...
Matt Gephardt

Using AI to tackle your debt

We've seen the power of artificial intelligence used to help navigate all sorts of complex problems: Medicine, education, customer service among many others. Well, it doesn’t get much more complex than Americans grappling with debt.
3 months ago
SEC Chair Gensler talking to a group of people....
Brian Fung

Beware misleading AI hype and ‘AI-washing,’ SEC chair warns

Securities Exchange Commission chair Gary Gensler issues a public warning regarding the use of Artificial Intelligence on Tuesday.
3 months ago
We’ve all encountered the latest gratuity trend. So, do you reward service that hasn’t happened...
Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage

People hate tipping before they’re served, but does it affect the quality of service?

Should you reward service that hasn’t happened yet? Matt Gephardt digs into the new push to receive a gratuity before any work is done.
3 months ago
This image provided by BMW shows the BMW 2024 Super Bowl NFL football spot. (BMW via AP)...
WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS, The Associated Press

Ready for this year’s Super Bowl commercials?

Super Bowl Sunday is here — and, as always, there's a vast roster of advertisers ready to vie for fans' attention during game breaks.
3 months ago
Many Utahns struggle affording the rising costs of health care, even those with health insurance. N...
Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL TV

What you need to know about medical credit cards

Many Utahns struggle affording the rising costs of health care, even those with health insurance.
3 months ago
Homes under construction...
Daniel Woodruff

Utah lawmakers eye changes to first-time homebuyer program

Utah's new first-time homebuyer program could soon be changing.
3 months ago
Oaxaca product...
Mira Cheng, CNN

Listeria outbreak linked to recalled dairy products, including queso fresco and Cotija cheese

Rizo-López Foods Inc. recalled dozens of dairy products, including popular game time snacks queso fresco and Cotija cheese, after an investigation identified them as the source of a multistate Listeria outbreak that has led to 23 hospitalizations and two deaths.
3 months ago
FILE - A line of unsold 2018 Cooper Clubmen sit in a long row at a Mini dealership, March 30, 2018,...
Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL TV

More people are leasing new cars but does it make sense for you?

Sticker shock is nearly universal for anyone looking for a new car and that has many drivers considering leasing their next car. But is it the right option for you?
3 months ago
Jennifer Love...
Katija Stjepovic

Rebates make clean air upgrades cheaper for Utahns

It's no secret that Utahns are exhausted by our bad air quality but there are ways you can help reduce emissions from your home.
3 months ago
Ron Dimmick has used the same cell phone number for 20 years. But boy, he would sure love if T-Mobi...
Matt Gephardt

Get Gephardt: Utah County man wants cell phone company to stop assigning his number to others

A Utah County man says old mobile provider has assigned his number to someone else 13 times and counting. So, he decided to Get Gephardt.
3 months ago
FILE - The Justice Department in Washington, Nov. 18, 2022. The U.S. Justice Department has created...
Associated Press

DOJ says First National Bank discriminated against Black, Latino borrowers

First National Bank of Pennsylvania discriminated against Black and Latino homebuyers in North Carolina for a period of at least four years, the Justice Department said Monday, the latest in a long list of banks who have been caught redlining.
3 months ago
FILE - The Tesla company logo is shown at a Tesla dealership in Littleton, Colo. Feb. 2, 2020. Tesl...
Associated Press

Tesla ordered to pay $1.5 million over alleged hazardous waste violations in California

A California judge has ordered Tesla Inc. to pay $1.5 million as part of a settlement of a civil case alleging the company mishandled hazardous waste at its car service centers, energy centers and a factory.
3 months ago
FILE - A sign bearing the Tesla company logo is displayed outside a Tesla store in Cherry Creek Mal...
Tom Krisher, AP Auto Writer

Tesla recalling nearly 2.2M vehicles for software update to fix warning lights that are too small

Tesla is recalling nearly all of the vehicles it has sold in the U.S. because some warning lights on the instrument panel are too small.
3 months ago
Three men stand in the snow with four shovels...
Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL TV

The scoop on snow shovels: Putting the latest options to the test

The KSL Investigators test various types of snow shovels to see which one will save you time, money, and some back pain.
3 months ago
A home in the St. George area has racked up millions of views on social media because it was built ...
Lauren Steinbrecher

Never-occupied ’90s home for sale in St. George goes viral for being ‘time capsule’

A home that recently went on the market is mystifying millions on TikTok, because of what’s inside the house — or rather, what was never in it. The house was built in 1998, but no one ever moved in.
3 months ago
Some passengers are a using a controversial strategy to save money on flights by booking a long fli...
Matt Gephardt

Hidden-city flying can save you money on your airfare, but it comes with big risks

Some passengers are using a controversial strategy to save money on flights by booking a long flight with layovers, but then deliberately skip the last leg of their journey. It can save hundreds of dollars for fliers, but it can also mean big consequences from the airlines.
3 months ago
a woman and a man sit and talk at a long table...
Matt Gephardt

As companies abandon phones, customers are being mis-connected

Get Gephardt has reported that customers don't always find the correct phone numbers online for a business
3 months ago
FILE: hand on laptop keyboard...
Mary Culbertson

Provo woman sentenced to 6 years in prison, $6.4 million in restitution for online romance scam

A Provo woman was ordered to jointly pay $6.4 million with her co-defendants after participating in an online romance scam, targeting women over 65.
3 months ago
two flags in front of the Utah Capitol...
Daniel Woodruff

Proposal to expand Utah’s earned income tax credit stalls at Legislature

A bill that would have expanded Utah’s earned income tax credit by making it refundable failed to pass out of a legislative committee Tuesday afternoon.
3 months ago
FILE - The Toyota logo is shown on a vehicle at the Philadelphia Auto Show on Jan. 27, 2023, in Phi...
Associated Press

Toyota urges owners of old Corolla, Matrix and RAV4 models to park them until air bags are replaced

Toyota is telling the owners of about 50,000 older Corolla, Corolla Matrix and RAV4 models to stop driving them because their Takata air bag inflators are at risk of exploding and hurling shrapnel.
3 months ago
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Adriana Morga, Associated Press

Tax season is under way. Here are some tips to navigate it.

Tax season starts today and for many people filing U.S. tax returns — especially those doing it for their first time - it can be a daunting task that’s often left to the last minute.
3 months ago

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