Host: Maura Carabello

Salt Lake County Council votes to support the Rio Grande Plan
Huge changes could be coming to heavy rail in Salt Lake City: the Rio Grande Plan. Last night, the Salt Lake County Council voted to support the plan. It’s a major development for an idea that appears to have lots of public support, but not a ton of government support. Laurie Stringham, Chair of the Salt Lake County Council explains to KSL at Night host Maura Carabello what’s included in the plan and why the Council chose to support it.

Voters to decide on the future of Alpine School District
The largest school district in Utah could split into two or three districts, if voters approve the idea in November. Last night, several cities in northern Utah County approved a proposal to put the plan to a citizen vote. Lauren Steinbrecher, KSL-TV Reporter has been following the story and attended the city council meetings yesterday. She joins the program to give our listeners an update on the process to break up the Alpine School District.

Examining the style of Vice President nominee Tim Walz
Right out of the gate, Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Tim Walz is attacking Donald Trump and JD Vance. Democrats appear excited for the Harris running mate, but how does he do among independents? If he’s already coming out of the gates swinging at the Republicans, what does that say about his style? KSL at Night host Maura Carabello is a political framing expert, and shares her thoughts.

The detrimental effects of spreading misinformation online
The Olympics have kicked off with a few controversies, specifically dealing with the opening ceremonies and a boxer from Algeria. Each situation has had an explanation, but the fire on social media has usually already burned out of control by the time that info comes out. Editor of Utah Policy and Deseret News contributor Holly Richardson explains how quickly misinformation can spread and offers some suggestions how we can combat it.