Senate President Stuart Adams, R-Layton, and Sen. Curt Bramble, R-Provo, react to a reporter’s qu...

‘More secrecy’: Utah lawmakers advance bills targeting government transparency

Several bills would chip away at government transparency in Utah, including one proposal that’s a direct response to KSL’s fight for public records. A First Amendment attorney says he’s alarmed.
Matt Gephardt, journalists, looks as paper with a woman...

Get Gephardt: Ticketmaster seizes back purchased seats

Imagine buying tickets to a show, then having the seller refuse to give them to you. That’s what happened to a Utah woman, when she got a refund she didn’t ask for.
Sen. Curt Bramble and members of a Senate committee talk about a bill designed to keep elected offi...

Should you get to see elected officials’ calendars? These Utah lawmakers say no

The KSL Investigators are days away from going to court to argue for your right to see the Utah Attorney General's work calendar. As we fight for transparency, lawmakers are stepping in to make it so the public doesn't get to see this record of how officials spend their time.
Penny Belgard looks at a photobook with pictures of her son Cody, who was killed by Salt Lake City ...

Cases on the clock: KSL Investigates lengthy delays in SL County’s police use of force decisions

Months and years tick by as Salt Lake County’s top prosecutor weighs whether he’ll clear or charge officers for using force. The KSL Investigators explore the cost of that wait for officers, families, and public safety.
Pig-butchering is a devastating combination of romance and crypto scams, and it’s taking Utahns f...

Unmasking the fast-moving pig-butchering scam hitting Utah

Pig-butchering is a devastating combination of romance and crypto scams, and it’s taking Utahns for all their worth.
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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.
Hacker behind a keyboard. (FILE)...

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.
We’ve all encountered the latest gratuity trend. So, do you reward service that hasn’t happened...

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.
Rep. Marsha Judkins, R-Provo, is sponsoring a bill to boost penalties for violating domestic violen...

Utah bill would boost penalties for DV offenders violating gun restrictions

A Utah legislative proposal seeks to keep guns out of the equation once there's a history of domestic violence or threats.
Many Utahns struggle affording the rising costs of health care, even those with health insurance. N...

What you need to know about medical credit cards

Many Utahns struggle affording the rising costs of health care, even those with health insurance.
Leah Moses, Shaynie Hunter and David Corwin react to a legislative panel approving a bill requiring...

Mothers and teens urge Utah lawmakers to pass family court reform

A bill that would require courts to prioritize child safety in custody decisions cleared its first hurdle at the Capitol. The move follows a KSL Investigation on how courts weigh parental rights against child safety.
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox speaking to KSL about his experience at the U.S. Mexico border....

Truth Test: Fact-checking the Utah governor’s Mexico border comments

After Utah’s governor and Salt Lake City’s mayor sparred over a link between a surge in border crossings and a flow of drugs into Utah, the KSL Investigators sought context from drug investigators.
FILE - A line of unsold 2018 Cooper Clubmen sit in a long row at a Mini dealership, March 30, 2018,...

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?
Ron Dimmick has used the same cell phone number for 20 years. But boy, he would sure love if T-Mobi...

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.
Three men stand in the snow with four shovels...

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.
Some passengers are a using a controversial strategy to save money on flights by booking a long fli...

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.
a woman and a man sit and talk at a long table...

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
Shaynie and Trey Hunter look at a photo album at their home in Elk Ridge. (Josh Szymanik,, KSL TV)...

Mothers who reported abuse say Utah’s family court system is failing their kids 

Custody battles can be messy and devastating to children caught in the middle. Judges are on the lookout for parents who manipulate their kids into taking sides. But are they potentially putting kids in harm's way? KSL investigates. 
Proposed legislation aimed at boosting Utah's low sexual assault prosecution rate appears to be sta...

Will lawmakers consider bill to boost Utah’s low rate of sex assault prosecutions?

Imagine being sexually assaulted, reporting to police, getting a forensic exam at the hospital and still being told your perpetrator can't be prosecuted under Utah's current rape law. That happens more than you might think, but Utah lawmakers have been reluctant to adopt what experts say is a sound solution.
Cami Johnson speaks with the KSL Investigators in January 2024....

‘This is a mistake’: Utah woman shocked to learn perpetrator granted parole just months after sentencing

A Utah woman fought for years to hold her perpetrator accountable only to find out via a text that he'd been granted parole just a few months after his sentencing. The KSL Investigators report on challenges in notifying victims of parole hearings and what Utah’s parole board says it's doing to fix that.
Utahns are struggling more than most in paying our credit card bills on time....

Why Utahns struggle more than most of the nation with their credit card bills

Utahns are struggling more than most to pay their credit card bills on time.
100-day trial...

Your rights when a company won’t refund you for a product with a money-back guarantee

Marlow Springer knows there's a better way to watch his favorite KSL programming, or at least a better way to hear it since the TV’s factory speakers leave much to be desired.
home for sale...

How a little-known insurance report can save homebuyers thousands

You've heard the phrase, “If these walls could talk.” Boy, wouldn't it be nice if it was that easy when you're buying a home that its walls could tell you what they’ve been through?
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Get Gephardt: Little-known insurance report where an error can cost you thousands in higher premiums

We know errors in credit reports can lead to much higher interest rates. But there’s a different report where mistakes can cost you thousands more for your insurance.

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