If history repeats itself this election season, voting here in Utah won't be marred by intimidation at the polls -- or laced with fraud. But, 2020 isn't a traditional year and with a call by the President for "poll watchers" as well as militias deciding to initiate foot patrols to protect public buildings, US Attorney John Huber appointed a new elections officer for the state. He joins us to tell us more.

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Two communities in Summit County could have their power shut off today and/or tomorrow over wildfire risk, Rocky Mountain Power warns. We'll ask spokesman Spencer Hall whether they've ever done this before and why the plan is in place now.   

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KSL Newsradiolisteners have been contacting us to say it's taking Salt Lake City police officers way too long to respond to calls. So, we asked the police department for records on their response times. It took SLCPD officers an average of 24 minutes to get to calls for help last year. This year: it's 50 minutes. Why the delay? We'll ask SLCPD Deputy Chief LaMar Ewell.

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How are students handing the COVID-19 pandemic several months into their school year? KSL-TV talked directly with them, and you'll be shocked to hear the feelings they've shared. Tania Dean joins us to tell us more.

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Did you know that Black Friday has a death toll? Seriously. Walmart is stepping in to stop those stampedes for deals, especially in light of COVID-19. Herb Scribner with the Deseret News joins us to tell us how Walmart is solving Black Friday.

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Gov. Herbert called Utah County the "epicenter of dysfunction" after it was plagued by long lines back in 2018. We'll hear a report from Dan Bammes, then turn to Utah County's new clerk Amelia Powers-Gardner for more on how she hopes to mitigate long lines at the ballot box. 

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The Presidential Debate Commission thinks it has the fix to ensure the final debate between President Trump and Joe Biden isn't as bad as the last one. Will muting the mics work, or make matters worse? Jason Parry with the Hinckley Institute of Politics joins us to give his take.

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Investigators say the Range Fire was started at the Orem Police Gun Range. We take you back to 2010 when Jackie Burns lost her home after a training exercise sparked a wildfire. Jackie Burns joins to tell us about the nightmare she experienced when recouping the losses.

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The Salt Lake City School Board & behind-the-scenes dysfunction. A mom whose kids are enrolled in the district uncovered a mess by requesting copies of text and mail exchanges between board members. The communications include profanity, parents' opinions mocked, and a principal in the district disparaged. Raina, the mom who received the records through a public records request, joins us to tell us how she feels about it. 

 

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Why are so many dilapidated and abandoned buildings left standing in Salt Lake City? KSL-TV's Morgan Wolfe looked into that, plus the expected vote with the Salt Lake City Council that could change that.

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