Roads to Understanding

At a time of great political divisiveness, discord and distrust, KSL TV aims to cut through the rhetoric to shed genuine and productive light on the issues facing Utah’s families and communities across our diverse state. There is consensus that our state is at a critical juncture, facing rising concerns about housing, growth, jobs, education, air quality, energy, public lands, agriculture and more. But how critical those issues are, how they rank, depends in many circumstances on WHERE you live. Committed to telling stories that provide insight into each area’s unique perspective and pain points, KSL TV journalists are fanning across the state to provide Roads to Understanding coverage throughout the weeks leading up to the general election.

Featured Stories

Drivers traveling through Vernal, Utah as residents are feeling the stress of rising prices....
Mike Anderson

Roads to Understanding: Why Uintah County homeowners say energy affects everything

The Uintah Basin has long been Utah's major source of oil, gas, and coal, so it's no surprise that energy production is a major concern for residents.
2 months ago
The early morning light shines onto farm land irrigated with water from the Green River in Green Ri...
Alex Cabrero

Life moves a little slower in Green River. But is it too slow?

Life moves a little slower in Utah's rural communities. That's the way many people who live in Green River like it.
2 months ago
Residents of Montezuma Creek in San Juan County say they are trying to help youth stay away from th...
Alex Cabrero

Roads to Understanding: Montezuma Creek residents stress life learning to youth

The Iina Bihoo’aah program, which in Navajo, means life learning, is helping youth on the Navajo Nation say away from issues such as substance abuse and domestic violence.
2 months ago
A lot of people say you can see the signs of that growth right here on Main Street, as many gravel,...
Mike Anderson

Roads to Understanding: Big traffic problems impact homeowners

A lot of people say you can see the signs of that growth right here on Main Street, as many gravel, oil trucks, and semi-trucks come through here.
2 months ago
Ana Rivas is proud of her pupusa recipe but worries about business. The economy is top of mind for ...
Garna Mejia

Roads to Understanding: Concerns among Hispanic families

Ana Rivas is proud of her pupusa recipe but worries about business. The economy is top of mind for her going into the election. 
2 months ago
Alyn Toalepai is part of the Islanders Club Network, and the president of the Utah Pacific Islander...
Tamara Vaifanua

Roads to Understanding: Utah’s Asian American and Pacific Islander communities navigate the American dream

Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders came from many different countries to Utah in search of a new life. However, as Tamara Vaifanua reports, navigating that dream today has become more challenging.
2 months ago
A drone view of Escalante, Utah in October 2024....
Daniel Woodruff

Roads to Understanding: Residents face unique issues in rural, remote region near Grand Staircase-Escalante

Garfield County is one of the most picturesque parts of Utah, but residents have to take second jobs to keep up with demand and deal with the battle over federal lands.
2 months ago
The Sugar House business district is pictured in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023. (Kristin...
Lindsay Aerts

Roads to Understanding: Sugar House needs people to shop, Central Ninth neighborhood trying to activate an underpass

Sugar House leaders are hopeful people will return to the area to shop, while residents in Central Ninth neighborhood used a service project to help cleanup the area.
2 months ago
A sign showing a map of the Historic 25th street in Ogden on Oct. 14, 2024....
Mike Anderson

Roads to Understanding: Economic challenges are a leading concern around Ogden and 25th Street

In Weber County, Ogden's historic 25th Street has grown in popularity as a gateway for outdoor recreation, but several small business owners are experiencing challenges that could drive them out. 
2 months ago
FILE - Rainbow at Desert Thunder Raceway in Price, Aug 23 2024 (KSL TV)...
Alex Cabrero

Roads to Understanding: Price residents struggle with housing costs, but the city has hope

When you walk into Gent's Hairstyling in Price, it's important to know that a good haircut often comes with a good old-fashioned teasing.
2 months ago
According to estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau, Sevier County has a population of roughly 22,00...
Daniel Woodruff

Roads to Understanding: Salina enjoys small-town feel but struggles to find workers

According to estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau, Sevier County has a population of roughly 22,000. One persistent challenge with rural living is finding good, qualified workers, residents told KSL TV.
2 months ago
A Delta City sign. Residents would like to see growth in their community, as inflation has hit them...
Alex Cabrero

Roads to Understanding: Delta hit hard by inflation, residents hope new growth can solve economic disparities

Things have always been kind of quiet in Delta, with open fields, open roads, and a small-town feel. It's what keeps many people there. But locals report things have been tough lately.
2 months ago
A street in Tooele County with mid-day traffic. Some complain about the trucks that pass through To...
Dan Rascon

Roads to Understanding: Rapid growth comes with blessings and challenges for Tooele County

About 30 miles straight west of Salt Lake City sits a county that's bursting at the seams – Tooele County. With growing popularity and population come blessings and challenges.
2 months ago
While a lot of Utah faces housing issues, Moab, shown here Oct. 3, 2024, can't grow its tourism eco...
Alex Cabrero and Larry D. Curtis, KSL TV

Roads to Understanding: Moab faces growth challenges with housing scarcity

Once a quiet small town, Moab, surrounded by red rocks and recreation, isn't a secret anymore and the tourist town has no housing problems for its workers.
2 months ago
overview of Moab, a city nestled in red rock...
Deanie Wimmer

KSL launches ‘Roads to Understanding’ project to learn Utahns’ top concerns statewide

Majority of Utahns believe Utah is on the ‘wrong track,’ and identify priorities ahead of the election.
2 months ago
Katie Jarmin-Gates a local artist who runs Clever Cucumber Creative, decorating a piece in on of Sa...
Lindsay Aerts

Roads to Understanding: Salt Lake City’s west side

The neighborhoods that make up Salt Lake City's west side has historically been underserved, but residents hope that's starting to change through city investment and new housing stock.
2 months ago
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Anna Thorley

Roads to Understanding – POLL

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