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Utah's Morning News

KSL Newsradio
Willard Bay
Wasatch Front
Utah
Microschools
Olympics
Middle East
Grand Canyon
Washington County School District
Utah School Districts
Donald Trump
Iran
Utah Arts Festival
Shoplifting
Olympic Games
Trump Campaign
Jordan Childs
Utah School District
Panguich
Salt Lake City
California

News, traffic and weather every weekday, 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. Andy Farnsworth and Amanda Dickson bring you the information you need to know to get your day started.

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Latest Episodes

8:00am Hour - March 27th, 2026

KSL News Brief 8:30am- March 27, 2026

KSL News Brief 8:00am- March 27, 2026

KSL News Brief 7:30am- March 27, 2026

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Sherry Preston
ABC News correspondent
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Episode: KSL News Brief 5:00am - March 23, 2026
Michael Sanchez
Utah Division of Water Resources official
Utah Division of Water Resources
Episode: KSL News Brief 7:00am - March 20, 2026
Brooks Rowe
Snow Basin brand manager
Snow Basin Resort
Episode: KSL News Brief 7:00am - March 20, 2026
Mackenzie Heinrich
University of Utah immigration law expert
University of Utah
Episode: KSL News Brief 5:30am - March 20, 2026
Kavika Allen
Associate professor in BYU counseling psychology
BYU
Episode: KSL News Brief 5:30am - March 20, 2026
Isabella Sosa
KSL News Radio reporter
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Episode: KSL News Brief 7:30am - March 19, 2026
Joe Belliston
Owner, Belliston Jewelry
Belliston Jewelry
Episode: KSL News Brief 7:30am - March 19, 2026
Pete Hegseth
Secretary of Defense (as guest in Pentagon briefing)
U.S. Department of Defense
Episode: KSL News Brief 6:30am - March 19, 2026
Armando Garcia
ABC News correspondent
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Episode: KSL News Brief 5:30am - March 19, 2026

Hosts

Andy Farnsworth
Host of Utah's Morning News
Amanda Dickson
Co-host of Utah's Morning News

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 31 ratings
  • Great (request for paid version)?

    Great local resource. Is there a way to pay for an upgraded version without ads?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Taradiddling
    United States2 months ago
  • Great attitudes and accurate information

    We trust this!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jendensley
    United States2 years ago
  • Great news radio

    This is my station for news. Keep up the good work

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Natecardon
    United States2 years ago
  • My Morning Team

    KSL Morning News is the major part of starting my day. All of the news issues helps me stay up on current events, weather, traffic, and very often fun & humor.

    Tim & Amanda have long been considered good friends and often we exchange a good morning via text.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Just4fun91
    United States2 years ago
  • My #1 Place for Local News and Updates!

    I love KSL and it is always the first place I go to receive the latest local news, weather, and traffic. Keep up the great work, KSL!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AHhey!
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Reliable, credible local resource for daily updates.
A few listeners wish for more full episode availability on the podcast format."
Hosts are considered trustworthy and friendly, making the show feel like a familiar daily routine.
Feels like a reliable start-to-day briefing with practical information.
Listeners appreciate the balanced coverage of local and national issues and strong hosts.

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#205
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Talking Points

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8:00am Hour - March 17th, 2026
Q: How is the caucus process different in 2026 compared to 2024?
King emphasizes that the process remains similar: people meet by district, elect local leadership, and participate in candidate and issue discussions, with emphasis on grassroots community organization and representation.
8:00am Hour - March 17th, 2026
Q: What are the caucuses like tonight?
Brian King explains that caucus nights are a grassroots gathering across 75 house districts, with registration at 6, business at 7, and opportunities to hear candidates and elect precinct chairs, delegates, and leaders to advance to county and state conventions.
8:00am Hour - March 16th, 2026
Q: Why did the defense choose not to present witnesses?
The defense suggested the state had not proven its case beyond a reasonable doubt, so they opted to rely on closing arguments rather than additional testimony.
7 o'clock Report - February 27th, 2026
Q: What changes have been observed in American sympathies in the Middle East?
Support has shifted nearly evenly between Israelis and Palestinians over recent months, reversing the previous trend.
7 o'clock Report - February 27th, 2026
Q: What are the concerns about the new voting ID requirement?
It is believed to suppress voter participation based on the opposition's arguments.

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This program delivers early-morning Utah news with a steady cadence of local reporting, traffic, and weather, often interleaving government and policy updates with timely safety and community issues. Recent episodes highlight high school safety incidents, local legislative debates, and national/global stories (such as foreign policy developments) that impact Utah residents, all framed around practical implications for daily decisions like commuting and planning. The show tends to feature on-the-ground reporting from Utah journalists and timely guest insights, making it a reliable resource for listeners who want a concise, broad overview of local and national news at the start of the day. A notable strength is its ability to blend hard news ... more

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1. Sherry Preston
2. Michael Sanchez
3. Brooks Rowe
4. Mackenzie Heinrich
5. Kavika Allen
6. Isabella Sosa
7. Joe Belliston
8. Pete Hegseth

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