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Fight for Transparency: KSL’s 15-month long battle to get Sean Reyes’ calendar

Utah’s Attorney General Sean Reyes still refuses to release his professional calendar despite State Records Committee and Judge’s orders. Now Utah Lawmakers have passed a bill to seal all public officials’ calendars.
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Get Gephardt helps retiree deadlocked with Social Security over lost birth certificate

The United States has been home for Hung Tran nearly 50 years. He came here as a refugee fleeing war-torn Vietnam in 1975.
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Judge rules public gets to see Utah attorney general’s work calendar

A judge sided with KSL, finding the Utah Attorney General’s work calendar is a record the public has a right to see.
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Utah family says their bank refuses to reimburse fraudulent charges

A Taylorsville family says a hacker drained thousands of dollars out of their bank accounts and left them overdrawn by tens of thousands more. They thought federal banking rules protected them, but they say their bank has refused to reimburse them for those losses.
Judge Patrick Corum hears arguments about Attorney General Sean Reyes’ work calendar on Monday, F...

Judge rules public can see Utah attorney general’s work calendar

KSL and the Utah Attorney General’s Office squared off in court over whether the A.G.’s calendar should be publicly available.
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5 things to know about KSL’s legal fight for transparency

How much should Utahns get to know about how elected officials spend their time on the clock? The question is at the center of a legal fight taking KSL to court Monday.
Homeowner Mark Shea tells KSL’s Matt Gephardt he paid someone to build a deck who abandoned the j...

Get Gephardt: Homeowners ask why authorities can’t shut down an unlicensed contractor

Two Salt Lake County homeowners hired and paid someone to build decks for their homes but say he left the jobs unfinished. Turns out, he’s been cited by the state for not having a contractor’s license before.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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

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