KSL's Inside Sources

Many people are still eagerly awaiting more details on what's been billed as the American wedding of the century: the wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. The rather hush-hush event has garnered international attention over the last week. With that massive wedding in mind, Inside Sources talks about what it takes to keep a marriage going strong and long. Deseret News family reporter Lois Collins recently spoke with two couples who've been married for more than 70 years to find out what makes their marriage work so well; she shares what she learned. 

One of humanity's ultimate goals is peace. We talk about peace, we pray for peace, and we hope to promote peace. But when push comes to shove, we often forget peace. As we move on from America250, we wanted to spend some time talking about the importance of peace and how we can actually work towards peace – all so our country can live on for another 250 years. In this special, Greg and Holly are joined by several experts who share their understanding of peace according to their cultures: 

Professor Chad Ford, Associate Professor of Religious Studies at Utah State University, joins us to share a religious perspective 

Professor Michael Ligaliga, assistant professor and Program Lead of Intercultural Peacebuilding at BYU-Hawaii, shares his insights into how Pacific Islander cultures tackle the issue of peace 

Darren Parry, former Chairman of the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation, explains the role of peace within the Shoshone culture 

Dr. Austin Knuppe, Director of the Heravi Peace Institute at Utah State University, goes in-depth on how Middle Eastern cultures view peace and what we can learn from the rest of the world when it comes to finding true transformational peace 

Law enforcement was out in full force over the long holiday weekend – trying to keep the roads, waterways, and natural areas safe. As we look back on the July 4th weekend, what things did we all do to stay safe? State Representative Norm Thurston joins the conversation with his takes on DUIs and the role Utah's lower blood alcohol content (BAC) laws played in keeping the roads safer. Greg and Holly also take time to talk about several fires that started thanks to … you guessed it … fireworks. 

Starting today – and lasting over the next week – the Utah County Attorney's Office will make its case before a judge as to why they believe Tyler Robinson shot and killed political influencer Charlie Kirk. It's been quite the process just to get to this point. But now, the prosecution gets the chance to outline much of their evidence behind their belief that Robinson travelled to UVU last September and took the fatal shot at Kirk during a Turning Point USA talking tour. Inside Sources has in-depth coverage of today's hearing, with live coverage of the hearing and real-time analysis from KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas. 

In this special edition of Inside Sources, we go all-in on America250. For the last half of today's show, we celebrate our nation's special birthday. And while we do have a lot of challenges and there are several areas where we could improve, at the end of the day, we really do have a lot to celebrate and be grateful for. We cover some more serious topics, some historical topics, and the importance of breaking bread with our neighbors. We finish things off with a fun taste test of several America-branded snacks and treats. We're joined in this special by:

Firefighters working on the Iron Fire burning down near Eureka may have been exposed to toxic hazards while fighting the fire and cleaning up areas afterwards. In a new letter sent out to crews who were on the fire, state and federal fire officials say it's due to the Eureka Mills Superfund site and surrounding areas. Soil near the historic Eureka Mills/Tintic Mine is heavily polluted with lead and other metals like mercury, arsenic and thallium, so there's an increased risk that fire crews may have been exposed to these toxins. What kind of precautions and measures are in place now to try to protect fire crews? Incident Commander Cliff McClure explains.

American soccer fans are riding a high today following last night's Team USA win against Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0. Chants echoed around the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium Wednesday night, as the U.S. team won its first knockout round game in the World Cup for the first time in 24 years. Inside Sources explains how the game went and what Team USA fans can look forward to in the next round.

The woman convicted of killing her husband with fentanyl -- then writing a children's book on grief -- is asking the courts for a new trial. In a new request, attorneys for Kouri Richins claim bias, irregularities, and undue prejudice tainted the last trial. They also claim that information on financial crimes from Richins shouldn't have been allowed in the murder trial. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas breaks down the arguments and explains why he's not sure the arguments hold water.

The 250th birthday of our country -- it's just about finally here. The longer holiday weekend means celebrations are starting early, with many of them already underway. While the 4th of July is a time of celebration and excitement, it can also be a dangerous time -- fireworks, lots of people drinking, and more. And since fireworks are out across most of the state, you may be thinking about some other ways to celebrate the holiday. In this segment, Inside Sources talks about the dangers of driving under the influence. We also discuss boating under the influence and the dangers around that with Captain Chase Pili, Public Information Officer with the Utah Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division.