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Win tickets to YUNGBLUD
Win tickets to see YUNGBLUD, live at the UCCU Center on May 13, 2026. The KSL Sports Zone welcomes YUNGBLUD Live at the UCCU Center in Orem on May 13, 2026. Tickets on sale at livenation.com General Contest Rules Apply
Win tickets to Brian Regan
Sep 29, 2025, 4:06 PM | Updated: 4:13 pm Win tickets to see Brian Regan, live at the Delta Center on Saturday February 14th, 2026. Tickets go on sale Friday 10/5 at SeatGeek.
Salt Lake City celebrating the end of Sugar House 2100 South construction project
SALT LAKE CITY — Salt Lake City is celebrating the end of a painful construction project in Sugar House. For the last two years, the city has been renovating the area in Sugar House around 1100 East 2100 South, which shuttered several businesses there. Now the work is done, and Salt Lake City is throwing a party to commemorate.
Democrats propose new Utah congressional map during contentious hearing
SALT LAKE CITY — A legislative redistricting meeting devolved into partisan bickering Wednesday, as Republicans and Democrats sought to paint experts retained by the other side as biased. The only two Democrats on the Legislative Redistricting Committee, Senate Minority Leader Luz Escamilla and Rep. Doug Owens, presented a proposed congressional map of their own to add to the five maps commissioned by the GOP chairs of the committee earlier this week.
October 2025 general conference: How to watch, listen and follow
SALT LAKE CITY — The 195th Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be held over five sessions on October 4-5. The sessions will be viewed and listened to by millions around the world, will take place before a full-capacity live audience at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City. Below is the KSL NewsRadio Conference programming schedule. All times are Mountain Daylight Time.
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Win tickets to X Games Salt Lake City!
Win tickets to X Games Salt Lake City, this weekend at the Utah State Fairpark ! Listen all day Thursday and Friday as we give away tickets to X Games Salt Lake City! Listen Thursday to win tickets to Friday’s X Games, including tickets to see deadmau5! Listen Friday to win tickets to Saturday’s X-Games, including tickets to Sublime! For an additional chance to win tickets to each show, fill out the form below. Good luck!
Midday with Maria
Featured Stories Ike Yospe Hosted by respected journalist and longtime KSL news host Maria Shilaos, the show will air weekdays from 12-3 PM, focusing on news stories of the day with a specific goal of connecting with those who the news affects most. 2 months ago
Dinosaur fossil site in St. George gets last-minute lifeline from city leaders
ST. GEORGE — You could say this story began about 200 million years ago. But things really got going in March. That’s when scientists and volunteers rushed to excavate a fossil-rich quarry at the Dinosaur Discovery Site in St. George before it was scheduled to be turned into a power substation. “The discoveries have been crazy,” said Jim Kirkland, the state paleontologist for Utah.
Grantsville Marketplace, arising in wake of Redwood Swap Meet's closure, to launch on Sunday
GRANTSVILLE — A new outdoor swap meet is set to launch on Sunday in Grantsville, and it’s expected to draw some of the vendors who operated at the now-defunct Redwood Swap Meet in West Valley City. Some of the organizers were associated with the Redwood Swap Meet, but the Grantsville Marketplace, as it’s known, is a brand-new entity, according to Jose Luna, spokesman for the new operation.
KSL NewsRadio to Launch New Show "Midday with Maria Shilaos"
Salt Lake City, UT – On Monday May 5, KSL NewsRadio is excited to announce the launch of a new show, “Midday with Maria Shilaos.” Hosted by respected journalist and longtime KSL news host Maria Shilaos, the show will air weekdays from 12-3 PM, focusing on news stories of the day with a specific goal of connecting with those who the news affects most. “As a respected journalist, Maria Shilaos has earned the trust of listeners across Utah.
KSL NewsRadio to Launch New Show "Midday with Maria Shilaos"
SALT LAKE CITY — On Monday May 5, KSL NewsRadio is excited to announce the launch of a new show, “Midday with Maria Shilaos.” Hosted by respected journalist and longtime KSL news host Maria Shilaos, the show will air weekdays from 12-3 PM, focusing on news stories of the day with a specific goal of connecting with those who the news affects most. “As a respected journalist, Maria Shilaos has earned the trust of listeners across Utah.
Win Tickets to the Utah Hockey Club!
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Win Tickets To The Utah Royals!
Mar 11, 2025, 8:00 AM | Updated: Mar 12, 2025, 4:16 pm Enter to win a family four-pack of tickets to a 2025 Utah Royals match! The Royals are back in Utah and competing in the NWSL for the 2025 season. Listen to the matches this season on the KSL Sports Zone, KSL NewsRadio and the KSL Sports app!
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Listen Friday 3/7 and Monday 3/10 to win Utah Hockey Club tickets! Tune in Friday at 8 AM and 11 AM for a chance to win tickets to Monday night’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs! Tune in Monday at 1 PM and 4 PM to win tickets to win tickets to Wednesday’s game against the Anaheim Ducks! Be listening for the giveaway announcement. When you hear it, be the correct caller at (801) 575-ZONE for your chance to win! Click here for 3/7 contest rules. Click here for 3/10 contest rules.
Win tickets to Cody Johnson
Enter to win tickets to Cody Johnson, June 28 at the Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre! Cody Johnson’s “Leather Deluxe Tour” Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre June 28, 2025 Tickets on sale at LIVENATION.com
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Listen Thursday and Friday to win Utah Hockey Club tickets! Tune in Thursday at 8 AM and 11 AM for a chance to win tickets to Thursday night’s game against the Minnesota Wild! Tune in Friday at 1 PM and 4 PM to win tickets to win tickets to Saturday’s game against the New Jersey Devils! Be listening for the giveaway announcement. When you hear it, be the correct caller at (801) 575-ZONE for your chance to win! Click here for Thursday’s contest rules. Click here for Friday’s contest rules.
Win Tickets To Real Salt Lake
Feb 26, 2025, 12:00 PM | Updated: 1:14 pm Enter to win tickets to an upcoming Real Salt Lake home match! The KSL Sports Zone (97.5 FM, 1280 AM) is the home of Real Salt Lake and we want to get you there to support your team.
Win tickets to The Australian Pink Floyd Show
Enter to win tickets to The Australian Pink Floyd Show, August 10 at the Sandy Amphitheater! The Australian Pink Floyd Show “Wish You Were Here” 50th Anniversary tour Sunday August 10th at the Sandy Amphitheater Get tickets at LiveNation.com starting February 6 with password “801WISH”
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Win tickets to Kevin Hart in the “Acting my Age” Tour, coming to the Delta Center on April 18. Listen to 97.5 FM/1280 AM on Wednesday February 12 for your chance to win tickets as part of “Win Ticket Wednesday!” We’re giving away tix at 8:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 2:30 PM and 5:00 PM! Tickets are on sale now via SeatGeek
Win tickets to Shinedown
Jan 27, 2025, 2:52 PM Sign up below to win tickets to see Shinedown with special guests BUSH and Morgan Wade, August 11 at the Maverik Center! SHINEDOWN Dance, Kid, Dance Tour With special guests BUSH and Morgan Wade August 11, 2025 at the Maverik Center Tickets are on sale now at LIVENATION.com! BYU's four-game winning streak in Big 12 play comes to an end. There is an argument to be made that Dallin Hall needs to handle the ball more as the primary ball handler.
Win tickets to Jason Aldean
Jan 27, 2025, 2:36 PM Sign up below to win tickets to see Jason Aldean on the “Full Throttle” tour, July 26 at the Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre! Jason Aldean’s FULL THROTTLE Tour 2025 with special guests Nate Smith, Raelyn and Dee Jay Silver July 26, 2025 Tickets are on sale now at LIVENATION.com! BYu's talented freshman made history in the win over Baylor. MMA star Conor McGregor was the life of the party at the BYU basketball game against Baylor.
Proposed drinking water legislation in Utah
The following is part of a series providing insight into legislation proposed by Utah lawmakers in 2025. SALT LAKE CITY — A bill proposed by Sen. Scott Sandall, R-Tremonton, would modify the Safe Drinking Water Act and require the Utah Department of Environmental Quality to establish a fee program. The goal, Sandall said, is to lessen the federal government’s responsibility to provide funding for water testing.
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Utah Legislature priorities for 2025
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Legislature has elected new leadership teams in both the House and the Senate. On Tuesday, leadership teams released their priorities for the upcoming 2025 legislative session. Related: People make Utah great, not government, says Gov. Cox at inauguration Energy Senate Majority Leader Kirk Cullimore told KSL NewsRadio that energy is something you are going to hear a lot about. “Utah was pretty good about … taking an initial stab at AI policy.
Meet Derek Brown, Utah's newly elected attorney general
SALT LAKE CITY — After taking the official oath of office on Wednesday, Derek Brown has become Utah’s newest attorney general. Now that he’s in office, what’s next? He joined Inside Sources to talk more about his priorities for office. Below is a partial transcript of this interview as well as the full podcast. KSL NewsRadio modified this interview for brevity and clarity. HOST TAYLOR MORGAN: What are your priorities as you take office? GUEST DEREK BROWN: I think the key to that is transparency.
UFOs, or unidentified aerial phenomena, are on the rise
WASHINGTON — Over the last couple of years Congress seems to talk more and more about UFOs. Listen to the full inside sources episode with hosts Leah Murray and Adam Gardiner: UFOs and unexplained extraterrestrial events even have their own lobbyist. Stephen Bassett is the founder and lobbyist for the Paradigm Research Group. He first registered in 1996 to lobby the government on hiding the truth of extraterrestrial presences and events.
What Happened to Flight 293 episode 8
In Unsolved Histories: What Happened to Flight 293, Scott Williams and aviation historians among other experts discuss exactly what a new search would entail, and what finding the DC-7C might reveal about why it went down. When Private Bruce Barrowman boarded Flight 293, he was just 17 years old. Bruce’s loss has haunted his younger brother Greg for decades.
KSL NewsRadio’s Inside Sources welcomes new hosts as Boyd Matheson steps away
KSL NewsRadio’s popular program, Inside Sources, is set to undergo a significant transition as its current host, Boyd Matheson, steps away to take on his next challenge. This change marks a rebirth for the show, which has been a staple for listeners seeking deeper insights into the news of the day and a reassuring voice of reason. Since its expansion in April, 2021, Inside Sources has aired from 1-3 PM, providing a platform for thoughtful and impactful conversations.
The potential dangers of dating
SALT LAKE CITY — While dating can be exciting, it can also open the door to dangerous situations like stalking. How do you know if you’re being stalked? Wendy Isom, director of victim services with the Salt Lake City Police Department, defined stalking as a pattern of behavior (with more than one event) where someone’s behavior causes another person emotional distress or fear for their safety. Most statutes in Utah define it as two to three individual events, Isom told Dating at Her Age.
Low tire pressure on a cold day? Here's how you can prevent that
SALT LAKE CITY — Temperatures are dropping this weekend, and you can expect your car’s tire pressure to do the same. Reese Carter with Big O Tires explained how it works, and why you may see a warning light turn on as a result. “Anytime the cold weather moves in, it will always make a tire basically shrink, so it will really set off the air pressure.” Carter said there is a way you can keep that warning light from turning on.
Winter storm warnings, advisories issued; cold front to snap Utah's record warmth
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah’s run of record warmth and late summer-like temperatures is coming to an end, as an incoming storm is forecast to bring below-normal temperatures and mountain snow. The National Weather Service issued its first winter storm warning for the season on Wednesday ahead of a storm that could potentially deliver over a foot of snow in multiple Utah mountain ranges. The agency also issued a winter weather advisory for other ranges.
North Carolina neighbors gather after Hurricane Helene flooding
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. — In the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, there are many videos on the web documenting the resulting damage and devastation. There are videos showing washed-out bridges, battered neighborhoods, a recreational vehicle carried off by a fast-moving river, a surprise mudslide, homes being shoved off their foundations by overflowing water and more. It’s all dramatic, sad stuff, just a sliver of what many have endured. One from Hendersonville, North Carolina, jumped out to me.
Toxic algal blooms in Lake Powell making swimming dangerous
PAGE, Ariz. — Toxic algal blooms are popping up in Lake Powell. National Park Service officials found them scattered around the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. The warm weather may make it tempting to go for a dip, but it’s also prime weather for algal blooms. Officials said to check if your destination is on the list of affedcted bodies of water. Related: Watch out for algal blooms in Utah Lake Ben Holcomb is the water quality manager at the Department of Environmental Quality.
Expect congestion on popular Utah route this weekend
SALT LAKE CITY — Fall colors, beautiful weather and a long holiday weekend could make for a congested Alpine Loop. The road is windy and narrow to begin with, and the two-way traffic makes for a potential jam in American Fork Canyon. “Plethora of people go up there all at once,” said Wyatt Woolley with the Utah Department of Transportation. “And this weekend we’re anticipating the same because it is a three-day weekend. It is still quite warm out and the leaves are changing.
Hope After The Hurricanes: KSL TV joins effort to help Red Cross to aid victims
SALT LAKE CITY — KSL NewsRadio, through Bonneville International, is joining the effort to raise funds to support the American Red Cross in its efforts to profile critical relief for victims of the recent hurricanes. We are inviting you to join in our Hope After The Hurricanes initiative. Click here to donate now. The Red Cross is on the ground delivering food, shelter, and supplies to those who have been hardest hit, and they need our help to continue these lifesaving efforts.
Win tickets to Simone Biles!
Win free tickets to the Gold Over America Tour starring Simone Biles, September 23 at the Maverik Center! Now through September 20, when you subscribe to KSL’s daily “3 Things You Need to Know” newsletter, you’ll be automatically entered to win a family 4-pack of tickets! What are you waiting for? Subscribe now, and smile as Utah’s best daily newsletter will be delivered to your inbox every weekday. You’ll be glad you did! We want to hear from you. Have a story idea or tip?
Here's what an expert has to say
SALT LAKE CITY — Paris, the fashion capital of the world. The 2024 Summer Games. Put them together and the U.S. Olympic team better have their official uniforms looking sharp as cut glass. Let’s talk Olympic fashion with an expert Mojdeh Sakaki, program manager at the Salt Lake Community College’s Fashion Institute, joined Dave & Dujanovic, with Maura Carabello as guest host, to explain there’s more to this fashion choice than just red, white and blue.
Road rage law goes into effect in Utah
SALT LAKE CITY — A law intended to provide harsher penalties for road rage has now gone into effect in Utah. The bill was signed into law earlier this year by Governor Spencer Cox after passing through the state legislature. The law first went into effect on July 1st. This year, multiple communities were rocked by fatal road rage incidents across the state. One particularly gruesome incident led to the death of Michael Brown, a father whose children saw the entire altercation.
Hughes: Dad and daughter close in on life goal
This is an editorial piece. An editorial, like a news article, is based on fact but also shares opinions. The opinions expressed here are solely those of the author and are not associated with our newsroom. SALT LAKE CITY — We all know that life “has its ups and downs,” but in the case of my friend Chris Dallin, those highs and lows have been quite a ride, literally, for him and his daughter Denali.
"Here Comes the Sun" festival to happen this weekend in Payson
PAYSON, Utah — Utah Live Concerts Foundation has teamed up with Payson City to present the “Here Comes the Sun” rock and roll festival. The event will happen on June 28 and 29 at Payson Memorial Park. According to the press release, admission is free. “Here Comes the Sun” will feature a number of bands. The music begins at 2 p.m. on Friday. Each band will present an hour-long performance. The bands are comprised of performers of all ages.
A look into the painstaking process of concert hall design
SALT LAKE CITY — From the outside, concert halls appear just to be fancy buildings. However, there is a lot more work that goes into their design. “There is so much involved in the design of a concert hall,” said Roger Jackson, a collaborating architect with FFKR. While FFKR is the architecture firm responsible for Abravanel Hall’s design, Jackson was not involved in the project. Designed with the orchestra in mind, concert halls are meant to highlight the sounds produced by an orchestra.
Utah lawmakers work to protect kids from social media Original
SALT LAKE CITY — A Utah legislator discusses legislation he helped craft to rein in harmful features influencing kids plugged into social media. Earlier this week, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy called on Congress to protect kids by placing a warning label on social media platforms as commonly seen on tobacco and alcohol items. On Thursday, New York Gov.
Amazing and amusing
Editor’s note: This is an editorial piece. An editorial, like a news article, is based on fact but also shares opinions. The opinions expressed here are solely those of the author and are not associated with our newsroom. SALT LAKE CITY — My favorite sports hero, Willie Mays, passed away earlier this week at the age of 93. June Squibb just made an “action” movie and she’s one year older.
Hollywood's newest starlet
Editor’s note: This is an editorial piece. An editorial, like a news article, is based on fact but also shares opinions. The opinions expressed here are solely those of the author and are not associated with our newsroom. SALT LAKE CITY — It debuted at Sundance last winter. Arriving in theatres tonight is a different kind of movie, it’s called “Thelma.” The star is June Squibb and she’s adorable. In real life, she’s a 94-year-old grandmother. In the movie, she falls victim to an online scam.
Utah planetarium striving to increase accessibility
SALT LAKE CITY — The Clark Planetarium is taking steps to increase accessibility to its exhibits and programs. According to a press release, the Planetarium is collaborating with two organizations to make space exploration and science accessible to everyone, regardless of their abilities and economic status.
Two women navigate dating disasters
Editor’s note: This is an editorial piece. An editorial, like a news article, is based on fact but also shares opinions. The opinions expressed here are solely those of the author and are not associated with our newsroom. SALT LAKE CITY — I’m Debbie. I’m 57 years old. I’m single. Looking for a long-term, monogamous relationship. I’m a radio talk show host and a mom of three adult kids. I enjoy hiking, traveling, long walks, fishing, and paddleboarding.
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