Ivy Farguheson
Crisis no longer means added stress about where pets stay
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 19 - 4:41 p.m.
Ruff Haven gives these folks a place to leave their pets and get the help they need. Next week, it's joining forces with Fit to Recover to get some dogs walked.
Utah's Delta Center to welcome those needing to clear criminal records
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 17 - 10:32 p.m.
An event invites Utahns to begin the process of clearing their records at no cost and highlights the lasting impact of Utah's "Clean Slate" legislation
Risk of frostbite to be especially high in Utah during upcoming week, experts say
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 17 - 8:47 p.m.
Medical professionals from University of Utah Hospital warned Friday that the danger of developing frostbite is expected to increase in the next week as Arctic temperatures move into the state
Pinball championships showcase increasing interest in Utah
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 17 - 10:05 a.m.
You don't see pinball machines like you used to, but that doesn't mean people aren't playing the game. The Utah Pinball Championships will take place in Salt Lake and Ogden this weekend.
At least 150 volunteers needed for Utah homeless count starting Jan. 30
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 16 - 8:01 a.m.
The annual Point-In-Time count is at the end of the month, though organizers do not have enough volunteers to do the count.
Building connections vital for Utah senior citizens to stave off loneliness, health experts say
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 14 - 7:11 p.m.
It's time to address the sense of loneliness amongst Utah's senior citizen population, which can have a negative effect on the body similar to smoking an average of 15 cigarettes a day, experts say.
Utahns sending help to wildfire victims in Los Angeles this week
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 13 - 10:28 p.m.
Sunday, a semitruck filled with water and masks and a Sprinter full of other supplies left Salt Lake City and made its way to LA. There's more going out this week, and you can help.
Another record-breaking year for transplants at Intermountain Health — 6th year in a row
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 13 - 9:44 p.m.
Surgeons at Intermountain Health celebrated their sixth consecutive record-breaking year of transplants performed. In 2024, 489 successful transplants were performed at the health center, staff reported.
Seasonal affective disorder more than just the 'winter blues'
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 11 - 10:47 a.m.
Five percent of Americans — and an estimated 5% of Utahns — suffer from seasonal affective disorder, a form of depression that must be taken seriously and viewed as depression as opposed to the "winter blues." Articles address the symptoms and treatments as well as what friends and family need to stop doing.
Jimmy Carter honored in Salt Lake City and elsewhere by Habitat for Humanity with ceremonial wall
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 9 - 3:05 p.m.
Habitat for Humanity Greater Salt Lake Area held a ceremony to raise and bless a memorial wall inside the Salt Lake ReStore in honor of the late President Jimmy Carter.
Utah Red Cross calls on residents to donate blood amid national storms
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 8 - 8:43 p.m.
The Red Cross of Utah put out a call for people to donate blood after snowstorms in the Midwest canceled blood drives. As an incentive, one lucky donor will win tickets to this year's Super Bowl.
Have You Seen This? 'Recess Therapy' gives kids a chance to teach adults a thing or two about life
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 8 - 5:40 p.m.
A great reminder that kids have some of the best suggestions for getting your act together and gaining confidence.
Fire academy's latest addition opens at Davis Tech
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 7 - 9:06 p.m.
Davis Technical College celebrated the opening of its new Emergency Services Training Lab and Fire Academy on Tuesday morning.
Salt Lake County, central Utah receive federal funding to make homes safer
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 7 - 12:07 p.m.
Two Utah locales will receive nearly 50% of the funding set aside for the Mountain West region to make homes safer.
UVU faculty and students contribute to preservation work at sacred Bolivian site
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 5 - 10:25 p.m.
A team of UVU faculty and students were sent to Bolivia to assist in the preservation of a historic site in the country. The US Embassy funded the trip — and will fund future trips — to complete this work, one of few to use university assistance.
2024 brought increased demand, possible changes at local food pantries
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 4 - 7:17 a.m.
Food pantries in the Salt Lake area saw between a 25% and 35% increase in clients between 2023 and 2024. As 2025 begins, agencies still found themselves scrambling to keep folks fed.
Basketball camp teaches layups, leadership skills with help of young coaches
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 2 - 7:11 p.m.
Liv Harness led a basketball camp for foster care youth on Thursday. She and the other young coaches wanted to teach basketball and leadership skills while also having fun.
Nearly 1 in 4 Utahns struggle to pay electric bill in full, census survey shows
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 2 - 8:02 a.m.
Electricity bills have placed a burden on Americans' shoulders, including the 25% of Utahns who say they struggle to pay their electric bill in full each month, new census data shows.
'A great way to start the year': Salem Pond Polar Plunge jumpers kick off 2025 with a splash
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 1 - 10:25 p.m.
What started out a decade ago with six jumpers now welcomes more than 300 folks who actually want to leave their warm beds to jump in some cold waters.
Need help with breastfeeding? There are plenty of women who can help
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 1 - 8:53 a.m.
Three out of every four women who breastfeed stop doing so before the medically recommended six-month period. Experts believe the lack of support is the problem.
Underage drinking a reality in Utah, despite state rankings
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 27 - 9:37 p.m.
Underage drinking, in theory, is decreasing overall. But post-pandemic, the decrease in Utah has not been as much as that of other states.
Jewish community welcomes all to celebrate, learn about Hanukkah at menorah car parade
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 27 - 9:05 p.m.
Chabad Lubavitch of Utah is pleased to welcome the wider community for the annual downtown car menorah parade on Saturday. The parade departs from 1760 S. 1100 East at 7:30 p.m., and concludes at the Downtown Menorah at Abravanel Hall Plaza at 8 p.m. for the lighting of the fourth candle of Hanukkah.
Local grocers' patrons raise more than $73,000 for Hurricane Helene relief
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 27 - 7:11 p.m.
Nine Associated Food Store locations in Utah held a fundraiser in October to help those hit by Hurricane Helene and raised more than $73,000.
Utah dancer living her dream on R&B star Usher's world tour
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 27 - 6:15 a.m.
Usher's had a good year with the Super Bowl show, a Las Vegas residency, and a world tour. The dancers, including one from Utah, and choreographers have gotten a lot of credit.
