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Salt Lake Valley deals with two damaging overnight house fires in Herriman and Millcreek, plus a Layton brush fire is now out. Then, Brigham City is putting its foot down on crypto kiosks — but what even are these machines and why is the city making them a crime? A planned 60-foot Liberty Arch in Utah is sparking patriotism but also raising concerns about its location. Ethan has a strong take about it.

Gen Z is taking group trips but not getting paid back and how loud budgeting is helping set financial boundaries. A man is found living in a national park surrounded by 100 pounds of trash. Nestlé is tweaking food recipes to appeal to duller GLP-1 palates. BYU students are working with Utah's Department of Natural Resources to keep birds away from the Provo airport. Plus we check in with KSL TV’s Sam Farnsworth from the Big 12 Media Days in Dallas. 

 

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A tow truck driver narrowly escapes serious injury in a hit-and-run on I-15 — and it's all caught on video. Then, meet Tilly Norwood, the AI-generated actress now starring in an actual film. What does that mean for the future of Hollywood? In Vacation Club, Delta rolls out a new basic business class fare — but don't expect lounge access — and United Airlines faces a lawsuit over "window seats" that don't actually have windows. And in Animal Kingdom, a whale strikes and sinks a New Jersey fire rescue boat returning from July 4th festivities in New York Harbor.

 

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We're kicking off with Three Things: Utah's Babylon Fire becomes the first to hit 100,000 acres in eight years, Eureka preps for flooding in the fire's aftermath, and we mark one year since the deadly Camp Mystic flooding in Texas. Plus, the U.S. Men's Soccer Team is out of the World Cup. 

Then — triple-digit heat is here, and we break down the 20-degree AC rule every homeowner should know (but probably won't follow). We dig into Utah's new automated prescription refill program and where AI fits in healthcare, plus why some wealthy families are letting their kids be guinea pigs for AI-powered schools. Is passive income the new American Dream? Ethan shares ideas and warnings you may not have thought of. 

And to close it out, why girl dads may actually be better bosses, and how do you really ban your teen from social media?

 

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Utah's Best Cheeseburger Battle is here from the Utah Beef Council. We walk through the contenders. Then, is binge-watching dead? A new report says Netflix originals are losing viewers by Season 2 — we want to hear from YOU: is Netflix losing its steam, or are our phones just winning? Also, Stellantis unveils a $14K EV that could change the game, Health Class tackles whether gray hair is actually reversible and if 30 seconds of exercise can make a real difference. 

 

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We kick off with three things you need to know — including a Fourth of July firework and fire update, water-wise landscaping saving millions of gallons at the new Utah State Prison, and more. Then we break down the controversial World Cup red card reversal for the U.S. team and what actually happened on the field. We ask whether leisure actually makes us happy (spoiler: often not), and react to Sony's announcement that it will stop making physical PlayStation discs in January 2028 — a move that has gamers fired up.

Plus, back-to-school bargain hunting is already underway, and we look at whether EV batteries are outlasting expectations. KSL Investigative Reporter Daniella Rivera joins us in studio to preview part of KSL’s special series, "Beyond Box Elder — The Bet on Data Centers," which takes viewers inside Virginia's Loudoun County, the data center capital of the world, for lessons on what's coming to Utah.

 

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Did you survive the Fourth without personal fireworks? Today we recap our parade experience and want to hear how YOU celebrated America's 250th — then we dig into the fires that broke out despite Utah's statewide ban: a brush fire in Provo's Slate Canyon, a "near-total loss" at the original Costa Vida in Layton after a suspected firework fire collapsed the roof and caused over $1M in damage, and a Kaysville brush fire started by young adults shooting bottle rockets at each other.

And of course, THE wedding — Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce tied the knot July 3 at Madison Square Garden with Adam Sandler officiating, Paul McCartney and Stevie Nicks performing, and Chiefs coach Andy Reid (who was in Utah this weekend narrating for the Tabernacle Choir's America 250 broadcast) sharing Sandler's best marriage advice: "Keep kissing." 

 

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It's the Fourth of July Eve Eve show and we're getting you ready for the long weekend. We start with Three Things: UDOT road closures and holiday travel tips (61.4 million Americans are expected to drive this weekend), the Twilight baggage drop update, and the heartwarming story of Golden Healers' therapy dogs visiting ash-covered firefighters battling Utah's Iron and Cherry fires. From there — the perfect American hot dog, where you CAN legally set off fireworks (hello, Bonneville Salt Flats), 10 items banned from national parks, and a real talk on fireworks safety.

Then we get into the wild stuff: people are literally going to therapy because AI broke their brains. We price out how much it would cost for Caitlyn to get to NYC for Taylor Swift’s wedding. We wrap with the America 250 list as the country turns 250 on Saturday. 

 

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Happy (almost) birthday, America! The country turns 250 on Saturday, and we're kicking off the Fourth of July weekend with a celebration and a special russian message to America. We talk the most American foods for your Fourth of July cookout.

Where should you watch fireworks this weekend? We've got KSL's full guide to professional fireworks shows and drone displays across Utah, including the Bonneville Salt Flats.

NOTE: We will NOT be streaming live tomorrow (Friday, July 3). It's a great chance to catch up on any episodes you've missed! Have a safe and happy Fourth of July weekend. 

 

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A Harvard professor known for his polarizing theories about extraterrestrial life has been tapped to lead a new White House UFO advisory council — so it's an excuse to talk about aliens. Plus, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Madison Square Garden wedding is basically confirmed according to a law enforcement official who spoke with the Associated Press, Medicare is launching a pilot program that could unleash a wave of weight-loss drug prescriptions, and Utah is restricting target shooting in 16 counties due to wildfire risk. We also dig into a luggage scam targeting checked bags just in time for holiday travel, firefighters facing threats over fireworks bans, the FDA's big nicotine pouch decision, your state's most popular potato chip, and the great hot dog vs. hamburger debate. Happy America 250 week.

 

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A daredevil couple scaled the Empire State Building spire, unfurled a peace banner, and got engaged — all before getting arrested. Plus, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's MSG wedding is days away, and the clues keep piling up: a castle inside the Garden, celebrity friends arriving in NYC, and a very telling Carpenters t-shirt. We also talk about America's 250 list of American things, plus Salt Lake City police investigating a string of peacock killings, and a wild grizzly bear encounter caught on camera.

 

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