Private buildings like the Hogle Zoo are being used as polling locations this year. (KSL-TV)...

Gephardt: How Does A Voter Center On Private Property Meet The Rules For A Free Election?

People choosing to vote in-person may find themselves doing so at places not controlled by election officials.
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KSL Investigators Find Not All Polling Place Rules Are Strictly Enforced

In order to keep elections fair and safe, lawmakers and health officials have implemented a number of rules about what you can and cannot wear to vote in person at a polling place. But the KSL investigators found that the rules are not always enforced.
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How Will The Rush To Vote Early Impact Voting On Election Day?  

Election officials at the Salt Lake County Clerk’s Office said they’re working incredibly long hours as early voter turnout climbs to an all-time high. Will that have any impact on the way many of us vote, lines on Election Day or how long we will have to wait to know who won?
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Gephardt: Portable Outdoor Heaters In Short Supply

As more people choose to meet outdoors to stay safe, demand for portable heaters has gone through the roof. But many won’t work without propane. So, will this make the important gas scarce this winter season?
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KSL Investigates: Gun background checks, sales skyrocket in Utah

Since Jan. 1, Utah has documented 893,714 federal background checks for people purchasing firearms. That’s 70,000 more than last year. With 2020 on track to rival previous records, KSL investigates what may be propelling the massive increase.
Utah’s long-term care facilities have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. (KSL-TV)...

KSL Investigators Win Fight For More Info On COVID-19 In Utah’s Care Centers

Utah’s long-term care facilities have been hit hard by the pandemic. But public information has been incomplete on just how it’s impacting some residents. The KSL Investigators fought to provide more transparency. Here’s what you need to know.
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Gephardt: Thousands Still Without Stimulus Checks As Congress Debates Second Round

The IRS has scrambled to get payments out from the first round of stimulus checks before the end of the year, but it has stumbled in some cases.
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Gephardt: Utah AG Debate Won’t Happen Until After Voting Begins

Ballots are already in the mail, but the Utah Debate Commission suggests Utahns hold off on voting until after they’ve had a chance to hear the two candidates running for attorney general square off in a televised debate on Oct. 21, 2020.
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KSL Investigators fact check Utah’s 4th Congressional District attack ads

With 21 days to election day, the KSL Investigators examine the claims made against Ben McAdams and Burgess Owens in recent attack ads.
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Gephardt: How To Make Sure You Receive Your Mail-In Ballot

Voting in Utah has begun as many registered voters eagerly wait for their mail-in ballots to arrive. However, the KSL Investigators have found a loophole that could mean your ballot won't be sent to your mailbox.
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Gephardt: If Your Ballot Signature Doesn’t Match, Will Your Vote Count?

When you vote by mail, the election office knows it's you based on your signature. But what if your signature has changed? KSL's Matt Gephardt investigated the process of validating your vote so you can make sure your vote counts.
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KSL Investigates: Who is behind the millions in Facebook political ads targeting Utah

Since July 1, a handful of political candidates and special interest groups have spent $3 million on Facebook political advertisements in Utah. KSL Investigates who's spending the big bucks and why they are choosing to target you.
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Gephardt: Delayed Shipments, Silence Frustrate Customers Of Utah Food Storage Supply Company

Customers of a food storage supply company based in Utah County are beyond frustrated, saying no one will talk to them about the delays or how to get their money back.
Salt Lake police arrest Ayoola Adisa Ajayi, 31, at an apartment complex at 1028 S. West Temple on F...

Expert theorizes Ayoola Ajayi was becoming a serial killer

The KSL Investigators sat down with a retired FBI special agent who said he believes the man who pleaded guilty to the murder of University of Utah student Mackenzie Lueck was on his way to becoming a career killer.
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Gephardt: Where Do Utah’s AG Candidates Stand On President’s Call For Supporters To Watch Polls?

President Donald Trump is facing backlash after calling for his supporters to go to the polls and watch closely. Critics said it could lead to voter intimidation, which is against the law. So what do the people vying for the job of Utah's attorney general have to say about the president's remarks?
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Gephardt: How Fake Amazon Reps Can See Your Bank Account

Many Amazon shoppers are already preparing for the company's "Prime Day" sales, and so are many Amazon fraudsters.
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Putting An End To A COVID Mask Frustration: Foggy Glasses

It’s a complaint about wearing masks KSL-TV has heard a lot during the pandemic, and with colder temperatures coming up, it’s going to get worse. We’re talking about masks fogging up eyeglasses.
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Audit Finds Lack Of Pre-Planning, Communication Hindered COVID-19 Response

State leaders were underprepared for the COVID-19 pandemic and response was hindered by an unclear chain of command. That’s according to a new report from the State Auditor.
Kaden's Salt Lake City cousins write him brithday cards. (KSL TV)...

Sharing Birthday Greetings: KSL Investigates The Cost Of Delivery

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has found itself at the center of a political tug-of-war, with calls to dramatically change how it functions as the organization continues to lose money.
Body camera footage shows the moments leading up to an officer-involved shooting that injured a 13-...

KSL Investigates: Crisis intervention team training among police

KSL Investigates polled more than 50 law enforcement agencies in Utah's five largest counties to see how many have completed the initial training for the Crisis Intervention Team - or CIT. The statewide numbers for those agencies are barely half. 
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Is A Grain-Free Diet Deadly For Dogs? Gephardt Digs Into The Science

Grain-free dog food is advertised as a healthy alternative to regular dog food. But a Salt Lake City woman called the KSL Investigators because she believes the food may have led to her dog's death.
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Gephardt: The Impact Of Nationwide Natural Disasters On Our Insurance Premiums In Utah

The insurance industry has had to pay out so much more, that average home insurance rates across the country have increased by a whopping 33% just since 2016.
Cedar Hills woman locked out of her Snapchat accouint. Gephardt got her back in. (KSL-TV)...

Gephardt: KSL Investigators Help Cedar Hills Woman Reclaim Her Snapchat Account From Hacker

Imagine being helplessly locked out of your own Snapchat account  by a hacker posing as you as they hit up your friends for money.
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Get Gephardt: Protect yourself from rising tide of imposter scams

As if we didn't need any more trouble during this pandemic, an old con playing on the hearts of parents and grandparents has returned with a vengeance.

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