Ivy Farguheson
Christmas to New Year's: Rough time for pets and their health
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 21 - 8:36 a.m.
We're entering a not-so-good time for pets and pet hospitals. Pets visit the hospitals the most over the next 10 days due to eating holiday food, decorations and mistletoe and other Christmas greenery — all of which can make them sick.
Vigil held to remember 112 deaths among Utah's unhoused population
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 20 - 6:14 a.m.
Between 200 and 250 people came to Pioneer Park Thursday night to honor siblings, parents, children and friends who all died while living in homelessness in Salt Lake County.
Christmas party for Weber County's K-9 pups brings joy to human partners
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 16 - 9:03 p.m.
Staff members at Young Hyundai in Ogden love dogs and are grateful for law enforcement. They planned a Christmas party for the police department's K-9 unit.
BYU researchers find contact lenses may do more than replace glasses
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 14 - 12:04 p.m.
A group of researchers at BYU have found a way to collect tears in a painless way: via contact lenses. Tears can be collected to see indicators of many diseases.
Salt Lake area welcomes women's chess championship this weekend
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 13 - 7:03 p.m.
The U.S. Senior Women's Chess Championship is an opportunity to show off Salt Lake City to chess masters across the country, while encouraging females of all ages to play chess.
7-year-old from Kearns celebrates by receiving and giving
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 13 - 8:23 a.m.
Chloe Montoya is a girl from Kearns who is very proud and connected to her Navajo community. She's also a 7-year-old who likes to help anyone with anything.
Applicants have until Dec. 31 to complete renter refund application
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 12 - 10:36 p.m.
Low-income housing advocates will gather at the Utah State Capitol in an effort to build on the momentum of record-setting participation in a rental assistance program in 2023.
Layton Hills Mall providing children with autism and sensory disorders chance to see Santa
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 11 - 8:06 p.m.
Layton Hills Mall has a special opportunity for children who cannot be in high sensory environments and who still want time with Santa Claus.
YWCA of Utah creates Christmas programs for women, children to feel hope of the holidays
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 11 - 8:03 a.m.
The YWCA of Utah's staff believe all deserve to celebrate the holidays, so they have created Christmas programs for all the women and children in their shelters to enjoy.
Financial scam artists moving to social media in 2024
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 10 - 8:44 a.m.
The BBB of Salt Lake is alerting people of a highly sophisticated scam on social media that looks legit, but once you place your order, the problems begin.
Red Cross, Salt Lake firefighters warn of Christmas present and tree dangers
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 9 - 9:18 p.m.
Firefighters and Red Cross officials say house fires from Christmas trees and Christmas presents are preventable if people take the proper safety steps.
Have You Seen This? An unexpected gift brings strangers together on Thanksgiving
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 8 - 3:05 p.m.
We all have had times when we're in need of something, and then out of nowhere comes someone who gives you something that helps you.
Walking fundraiser to spread awareness about struggles of children with disabilities in Ghana
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 8 - 2:08 p.m.
A Payson woman who adopted a girl from Ghana has started a nonprofit to help orphanages. They have a "virtual walk" — 7,084 miles, equal from Payson to Accra — to do just that.
VA Caregivers Service Program offers support to area families
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 7 - 9:01 p.m.
With the number of caregivers and aging veterans expected to increase, Veterans Affairs offers services to keep caregivers refreshed and renewed.
UVU awarded grant to increase student interest in Russia
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 7 - 8:19 p.m.
UVU has won a six-figure grant from the U.S. Russia Foundation to create a program to encourage more people to become experts on Russia and its culture.
Toys can excite children, worry parents as more children are hospitalized
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 5 - 9:01 p.m.
Small pieces of toys cause more and more problems in children each year, which can, in extreme cases, have fatal consequences.
Children can have arthritis, and these Utah teens want to spread the word
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 3 - 6:21 a.m.
Gabby and Sophia Rond are among the nearly 30,000 children in Utah diagnosed with arthritis. The sisters have found that it is important to educate everyone about their disease.
Giving Tuesday important for lesser-known nonprofits, too
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 2 - 4:18 p.m.
Giving Tuesday is on Dec. 3, and local nonprofits need donations more than ever. They also have been hit badly by inflation, and that has impacted how they do what they do.
Rocky Mountain Power warns of text scams during the holiday season
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 2 - 8:02 a.m.
Scammers are getting more sophisticated. Occasionally, folks run into an in-person scammer trying to get into the home, but more often scams are via text this time of year.
Black-owned business in Utah begins with a carpe-diem mindset and a love of sweets
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 30 - 2:39 p.m.
A dessert shop in Salt Lake City gained notoriety on the national stage and has been recognized as one of four Black-owned businesses.
Good news for shelter cats, dogs as holidays approach
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 29 - 12:05 p.m.
Best Friends Animal Society is reporting fewer kills for the first time since the pandemic. Utah is a no-kill state, but it appears more states are getting on board. Adoptions are up, too, a win-win.
Cedar Hills woman wins Food Network's 'Christmas Cookie Challenge'
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 28 - 12:18 p.m.
Anya Fazulyanov received $10,000, $500 in chocolate and the opportunity to increase her cookie prices to $95 per dozen after winning the Food Network "Christmas Cookie Challenge."
Local fire departments warn families of dangers during Thanksgiving Day
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 27 - 8:34 p.m.
Thanksgiving Day is one of the busiest days of the year for fire departments nationally and locally. It is their busiest day to deal with home fires, most of which start in the kitchen.
Miller Thanksgiving Meal a blessing this year more than others
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 25 - 9:26 p.m.
The Larry Miller Thanksgiving took place Monday night at the Salt Palace. Organizers expected to feed 3,000 Utahns.
