KSL Brightside

Andy Farnsworth joins KSL Brightside to talk about movies that stink, while Carbon High’s Dinos chase a $1 million stadium upgrade. Carbon High School Correspondent Caitlyn Johnston shares her insight. Plus, BYU fans camp out for game day, and we ask whether Utahns should pay more to help save the Great Salt Lake. 

We also explore a breakthrough in the Lake Mead barrel mystery, the creative—and risky—ways customers are getting In-N-Out delivered. Then we end Friday with our First World Problems.  

 

Tesla’s new Roadster has us asking questions about the future of driving—and just how weird it could get as we get closer to a flying car. Plus, why Delta’s Biscoff cookies hit differently in the air, and the mystery of disappearing airplane barf bags.  Then, a giant inflatable pumpkin makes a runaway escape! 

Could you be a millionaire and not feel like one? We explore how home equity shapes middle-aged Americans’ net worth, why some retirees are heading back to work and a holiday spending forecast topping $1 trillion. Plus UTA Free Fare Days.

We also look at pricey tickets for BYU’s matchup with Notre Dame, the latest with a flockwatch and more.

A kitten gets stuck in a drainpipe, and West Valley City’s own R2D2 saves the day. Police have released video of a Park City K-9 jumping from a freeway overpass. We also cover a political candidate’s chaotic interview that's gone viral, a petition from USU custodians, and a Texas school district turning to robots to help clean its schools.

 

Would you support year-round daylight-saving time if it meant sending your kids to school in the dark? We explore the debate over later school start times and what a change could mean for families. Plus, a look at Salt Lake City’s downtown sports district plans, early snow fueling ski-season hopes and tips for driving safely when rain and snow arrive. 

Dave Cawley stops by to share the latest on COLD. School start times are under scrutiny... as the national debate surrounding a permanent daylight saving time heats up.  We debate if school should start later. Plus, morality police and an AI Question of the day.  

 

 

Delta One is getting a luxury glow-up with wagyu burgers and champagne floats—but is it worth the splurge? Plus, we weigh in on an online etiquette debate: Is it rude to ask to stay with someone you’ve only known for a few weeks? 

Then, Kelly Clarkson’s dispute with a Brooklyn shop takes another turn when the store raises the price of its animatronic bird to $15 million.  

 

A Utah teen has created a way to use AI to spot potholes and while younger daters are looking for connections beyond the swipe—even calling restaurants in search of a meet-cute. We explore how dating is changing, what’s next for Bumble, and how to stop an argument before it escalates. 

Plus, cyberattacks targeting supermarket refrigeration raise food-safety concerns, and Apple introduces a new smart-home hub. We also explore candy-free ideas for trick-or-treaters and end with the AI question of the day.  

 

 

Two rescued spider monkeys get a fresh start at Utah’s Hogle Zoo! We meet the zoo’s newest arrivals, then unpack Kelly Clarkson’s bird-related dispute with a Brooklyn shop. Was it bad customer service or one big miscommunication? 

Plus, we explore how groundwater depletion is linked to potentially dangerous cracks in Utah’s earth before taking a lighter turn with a TikTok “time traveler” mystery. We have questions. 

 

Does Monday anxiety creep into your Sunday? We talk about the common occurrence of Sunday scaries and how to manage them, then we cover an AI model’s false homicide tip to police and the debate over how we treat chatbots. Plus, a 26-year-old Utah zebra is looking for companionship. 

Then, SLC ranked #5 least safe for trick-or-treating; we also discuss the link between ADHD and sleep, and iconic movie props from 'The Shining' heading to auction. 

 

Ethan is back as KSL Brightside catches up on the storms disrupting travel across the region—from flooding in Big Cottonwood Canyon and damage to Nine Mile Road to rescues that cut the Moab 240 short.  

Then, McDonald’s leans into chicken and dirty soda, but will the dirty soda help or hurt, as Crumbl didn't have much luck. Plus, SNL’s take on data centers here in Utah.