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Exhumed Evidence: The life and death of Tammy Daybell

As the search for missing Idaho children Tylee Ryan and JJ Vallow continues, questions remain about the death of Chad Daybell’s late wife, Tammy. Her body was exhumed three months ago in Springville, Utah, but a final autopsy report has not been publicly released.
Joan Record show KSL TV's Matt Gephardt paperwork of her space heater purchase....

Gephardt: Expensive Space Heater Breaks After Just One Year

Joan Record reached out to KSL Investigator Matt Gephardt to see what could be done about her expensive, broken space heater.
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Gephardt: What Travel Insurance Can, Won’t Do If Coronavirus Affects Your Travel

Now is the time many Utah families are booking travel for their upcoming summer vacations, but the COVID-19 outbreak has many wondering if they should get travel insurance.
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Gephardt: Homeowner Left In Dark After Outdoor Lighting Malfunction

When you pay for permanent outdoor lighting, you expect it to last. A Utah County woman said hers stopped working after a year, and the company stopped responding.
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Disinformation 2020: Political ads in the digital age

In an effort to arm Utahns with the tools they need to separate fact from fiction during the 2020 election season, the KSL investigators launched a series entitled “Disinformation 2020” on Super Tuesday. The series will empower viewers with the information they need to be smart, thoughtful voters who can think critically about the election process and not fall victim to manipulation.
KSL reporter Matt Gephardt talks with IRS special agent Casey Hill....

Gephardt: Act Now To Keep ID Thieves From Claiming Your Tax Return

More than 70% of Americans get money back when they file their taxes. But for some, they discover a harsh reality that somebody else has already claimed their refund.
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KSL Investigates: Hidden lint clogs can lead to dangerous fires

Clothes dryers can be a hidden fire hazard. The KSL Investigators dug through the numbers and did an experiment to see how fast they burn and show Utahns how to avoid this catastrophe while saving some money in the process.
Reva Riddle describes her frustration about being sent to collections for a TV service she cancelle...

Gephardt: What To Do After Getting Charged For Canceled Services

Recurring billing is a great thing for our busy schedules. But it can become really frustrating when you cancel a service, only to keep getting billed by the company. 
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Gephardt: How Investors Reacted To Past Global Disease Outbreaks

As you have no doubt heard, uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus is being blamed for a nearly 3,000 point drop in the Dow Jones Industrial Average. KSL Investigator Matt Gephardt takes a closer look at the stock impact with other outbreaks.
KSL Investigator Matt Gephardt explains how a Salt Lake City Book Store Closed because of the coron...

Gephardt: Missing 401k Check Ends Up In Someone Else’s Account

A Utah couple’s 401k disbursement check never made it to their mailbox, but into someone else’s bank account. Matt Gephardt investigates why it took 14 months before the family got the missing 401k check. 
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What Should You Do When Lost Luggage Spoils Your Vacation?

Every year, millions of people hop on a plane and travel the world. And every year, millions of pieces of luggage are misplaced or lost. Airlines are required to compensate passengers if their bags are damaged, delayed, or lost - but that compensation doesn’t always come so easy.
KSL Investigator Matt Gephardt interviews a Sandy City resident after she received letters asking h...

Gephardt: Suspicious-Looking Census Letters Prove Legitimate

The United States Census isn't until March, but some Utahns are getting census letters telling them they need to answer questions right now. A Sandy woman who got such a letter decided to give it to Gephardt to investigate.
Luonda Davis remembers her husband, Marvin....

Gephardt: Widow On Hook For Over $66K From Late Husband’s Medical Bills

One Kearns woman was surprised to find her late husband’s medical bills were put into her name, and the hospital demanded she pay them.
Salt Lake City resident Lynn Attwood worries about his unreinforced brick house, which was built in...

Gephardt: Is Earthquake Insurance Worth The Investment In Utah?

A tip from a Utah man living on SLC's east bench wanted to know: should I get earthquake insurance? What happens if I don’t have this coverage when the “Big One” finally hits? Matt Gephardt finds answers.
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Gephardt: Utah ‘Lemon Law’ Offers Weak Protections Against Clunkers

If you buy a lemon, Utah law likely won’t protect you. KSL Investigator Matt Gephardt uncovers how a recent change to Utah law leaves buyers with fewer protections.
Thomas Camoin of Griffin Energy Audits explains to Matt Gephardt and homeowner Mike Berger the bene...

Gephardt $100 Challenge: Simple Upgrades To Cut Your Energy Bill

Leaks and other deficiencies can allow heat to escape from your home. Our energy audit showed a few inexpensive fixes can make a big difference.
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Dirty Dining? KSL Investigators Look Into Popular Salt Lake Restaurant Rankings

The KSL Investigators dug through health inspection reports for nearly 3,000 restaurants in Salt Lake County to determine which ones have the most health inspection violations.
Salt Lake County Recorder Rashelle Hobbs told KSL Investigator Matt Gephardt her office would never...

Gephardt: Salt Lake County Recorder Warns Homeowners About Unnecessary Service

Property owners are showing up at the Salt Lake County Recorder's Office by the dozens to pay off a $95 bill. But it’s not a bill - it's a direct advertising mailer that resembles a government notice.
PC Laptops owner Dan Young explains what the end of Windows 7 support means to KSL-TV reporter Matt...

Gephardt: Users At Risk For Malware, Viruses After Microsoft Ends Windows 7 Support

Ten years ago, Microsoft hit the ground running with its latest and greatest operating system, Windows 7. In January, Microsoft ended Windows 7 support.
Alida Lemming holds her phone while searching the dating app, Tinder. (KSL TV)...

Love: Second Biggest Scam Of 2019 In Utah

Imagine falling in love, only to have your potential mate steal your life savings. A West Valley City woman said most of her matches end up trying to rip her off.
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Con Artists Using Coronavirus Fears To Steal Money, Identities: What you Need to Know

Many Utahns are looking for ways to help or maybe to protect themselves and their families, but thieves are cashing in on our fears. That has the consumer watchdogs at the Better Business Bureau sounding the alarm.
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Unchecked Dangers: Citations Up Two Years After End To Mandatory Safety Inspections

Since Utah lawmakers eliminated safety inspections for vehicles, the state has seen a 105% increase in the number of tickets issued for unsafe vehicles.
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KSL Investigates: Keeping Your Info Safe During 2020 Census

Utah homes start receiving the U.S. Census survey in a month. Matt Gephardt investigates what questions they won’t be asking, and how to make sure it’s really a Census person at your door.
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KSL Investigates A Toxic Threat: Are Utah Laws Doing Enough To Protect Your Health?

There are homes all along the Wasatch Front contaminated with methamphetamine. As the KSL Investigators found out, you’d likely never know you are living in one, until it was too late.

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