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4 years later, a Utah community still stands for Izzy Tichenor — and against bullying
Curtis Booker, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 8 - 3:01 p.m. | Save Story
Community gathers to remember Izzy Tichenor, while the family encourages others to speak out against bullying.
Communities step up as food pantries face surge in demand during government shutdown
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted Nov. 7 - 10:33 p.m. | Save Story
Organizations like Cache Community Food Pantry and Weber Human Services are stepping up for northern Utah families affected by the government shutdown, but leaders say continued help is critical.
Here's a way to get into skiing or snowboarding that won't break the bank
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 7 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
Dale Roberts, the founder and CEO of Ogden-based Rocky Mountain Ski Swaps, wants to make skiing and snowboarding more accessible for families by offering gently used and discounted new gear.
Utah SNAP recipients to receive November benefits; exact timeline remains unclear
Curtis Booker, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 7 - 11:03 a.m. | Save Story
SNAP benefits are expected to resume for November, despite the ongoing government shutdown.
Parents petition against defunding of Salt Lake County child care programs
Curtis Booker, KSL.com | Updated Nov. 6 - 6:04 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake County parents are fighting to persuade the Republican majority of the County Council to reconsider a funding cut to child care programs.
Which baby names did parents choose most often in 2024?
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 6 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
In a country where change can happen fast, one thing seems remarkably steady recently: Popular baby names are dug in and changing very little.
Utah foster care agencies urgently seeking more families
Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV | Posted Nov. 5 - 10:05 a.m. | Save Story
Foster care agencies in Utah say they are facing a shortage of families willing to take in children, especially in counties outside of Salt Lake County.
Utah Food Bank asks for food, time and money as SNAP uncertainty lingers
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted Nov. 4 - 6:37 p.m. | Save Story
Local food banks are requesting additional time, food, and money to help cover demands made during the ongoing government shutdown.
In US first, New Mexico launches free child care for all
Andrew Hay, Reuters | Posted Nov. 3 - 12:33 p.m. | Save Story
New Mexico became on Saturday the first state to offer free child care to all residents, in a bid to boost its economy and lift education and child welfare levels ranked the worst in the country.
'Perpetually cheerful': What this 100-year-old veteran has learned about life
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 2 - 10:08 a.m. | Save Story
Being 100 years old feels the same as being 99, except you get a lot more attention — at least according to veteran Don C Stephens.
Caregivers beware: Clock change a challenge for those with dementia
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 1 - 7:18 a.m. | Save Story
While most people may see the clock change overnight Nov. 2 as a chance to get an extra hour of sleep or more morning daylight, it's potentially a problem for those with dementia and their roughly 12 million caregivers.
Northern Utah food pantry sees surge in demand, asks for help ahead of holidays
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted Oct. 31 - 5:34 p.m. | Save Story
As the holiday season approaches, the Tri-City Exchange in Ogden is seeing a surge in demand, especially from federal worker families, prompting an urgent call for help.
Legislature pledges up to $4M to Utah food banks as shutdown ends SNAP payments
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 30 - 5:03 p.m. | Save Story
State leaders will give up to $4 million to Utah food banks in the coming weeks as tens of thousands of Utahns are set to lose nutritional food assistance due to the government shutdown.
Murray Children's Pantry seeing surge in demand as families brace for federal food aid cutoff
Curtis Booker, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 30 - 10:04 a.m. | Save Story
The Murray Children's Pantry is concerned about running out of food as demand for its services continues to rise.
Salt Lake County Council votes to cut parks and recreation child care program funding
Curtis Booker, KSL.com | Updated Oct. 29 - 5:51 p.m. | Save Story
The Salt Lake County Council voted 5-4 in favor of eliminating the budget for the county's child care program.
Catholic Community Services urges support as benefits set to end for thousands of Utah families
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted Oct. 29 - 8:09 a.m. | Save Story
Catholic Community Services in Ogden is urgently requesting food and monetary donations as 86,000 Utah families face the loss of SNAP benefits.
How to stop the impulse buys: 4 smart strategies for healthy money boundaries
Lauren Tippetts, KSL-TV | Updated Oct. 28 - 10:00 a.m. | Save Story
Impulse spending can be a big issue for a lot of people, especially during the holiday season. Amanda Christensen said understanding the why behind impulse buys is key to curbing the habit.
86,000 Utah families could lose food benefits. Will the state cover the cost?
Lois M. Collins and Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 28 - 8:03 a.m. | Save Story
The government shutdown could impact $33 million in Utah SNAP benefits.
Utah runner named WAC Athlete of the Week again, while balancing school and motherhood
Arianne Brown for KSL.com | Posted Oct. 27 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah Valley University runner was named WAC Athlete of the Week for the second time this season after her fourth win and giving birth to a son in March.
New movie sheds light on wilderness therapy, its approach to hope and healing
Curtis Booker, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 27 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
The Anasazi Foundation uses nature as medicine to help teens and families in crisis.
Meet a financial adviser who doesn't really care about money
Lee Benson, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 26 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
"I don't really care about money," says Carl Richards. It's not exactly the first thing you expect to hear from a man who makes his living talking about money.
NICU babies steal the show for Halloween
Par Kermani, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 26 - 9:36 a.m. | Save Story
At Davis Holy Cross Hospital's NICU, nurses and staff bring Halloween magic to families by dressing premature babies in hand-crafted costumes, creating cherished moments during a challenging time.
Utah family lives nomadic lifestyle to help child with autism thrive
Meg Christensen for KSL.com | Posted Oct. 25 - 10:02 a.m. | Save Story
One Utah family lives a nomadic lifestyle to help their child with autism thrive.
Primary Children's Hospital raises over $600M, surpassing campaign goal
Par Kermani, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 22 - 10:32 p.m. | Save Story
Primary Children's Hospital raised over $642 million, breaking its original goal of $500 million, as part of its Primary Promise campaign.
Delight in some Utah fall events and Halloween fun
Karli Davis, KSL.com | Updated Oct. 22 - 2:09 p.m. | Save Story
Get ready, get set, get spooked! Find Utah Halloween events and other Utah fall activities on KSL Events.
Utah developers announce future 1,260-home community in Erda
Curtis Booker, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 19 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
A Utah-based development company is beginning initial work on a $600 million mixed-residential project in Erda, Tooele County.
Community Action Services and Food Bank closes its Springville pantry
Curtis Booker, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 18 - 5:43 p.m. | Save Story
Community Action Services and Food Bank is closing its Springville pantry inside a nonprofit learning center due to a repurposing of space.
Millions of Americans at risk of losing food stamps next month amid shutdown
Tami Luhby, CNN | Updated Oct. 18 - 4:17 p.m. | Save Story
Roughly 42 million people are at risk of losing critical food assistance in November amid the federal government shutdown. And it's not clear whether the Trump administration will step in to find the funds to continue paying benefits, as it has with other priorities.
Instagram says it's safeguarding teens by limiting them to PG-13 content
Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press | Updated Oct. 14 - 8:19 a.m. | Save Story
Meta says teenagers on Instagram will be restricted to seeing PG-13 content by default and won't be able to change their settings without a parent's permission.
Study looks at impact of screen time on school test scores
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 13 - 6:21 a.m. | Save Story
A new study shows an inverse relationship between screen time when young and academic achievement later, giving parents another reason to curb excessive time online.
Volunteer effort provides essential needs for hundreds of homeless teens
Curtis Booker, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 12 - 5:15 p.m. | Save Story
Volunteers gathered to fill 300 backpacks for teens experiencing homelessness.
10 years after losing daughter in crash, Idaho dad hopes to help other parents heal
Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Oct. 10 - 7:37 a.m. | Save Story
Nearly 10 years after losing his 7-year-old daughter in a devastating car crash, an Idaho father is using his own experience with grief to help others navigate unimaginable loss.
South Jordan to build new senior center with affordable housing options
Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV | Posted Oct. 9 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
Senior residents at the South Jordan Community Center rejoiced after hearing about a proposed new senior center with affordable housing in South Jordan on Wednesday.
How will the federal government shutdown affect mortgage rates?
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 5 - 6:30 p.m. | Save Story
So far, mortgage rates aren't moving much as the impasse that shuttered the federal government continues.
Utah sees significant shifts in marriage, fertility trends, report says
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 4 - 9:03 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's fertility rate has been higher than the national average — but it's also fallen more than that average, too. A new report says that's a result of shifting marriage and family trends.
10 tips for parents navigating Utah college applications in 2025
KSL.com Staff | Posted Oct. 2 - 7:34 p.m. | Save Story
Here are the top 10 things parents should know about Utah college applications in 2025, including deadlines, scholarships, financial aid and tips to simplify.
Is social media doing more harm than good?
KSL.com Staff | Posted Sept. 30 - 4:00 p.m. | Save Story
As concerns about mental health, misinformation and online addiction grow, many are asking whether the platforms we use daily are doing more harm than good.
Utah therapist shares how parents can help kids cope with tragedy
Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 30 - 6:23 a.m. | Save Story
It's not just adults who feel the weight of the news. Children do, too.
5-year-old welcomed home after 975 days in hospital
Erin Cox, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 29 - 8:09 p.m. | Save Story
After nearly three years in the hospital, 5-year-old Sienna Barton and her family were welcomed home in a big way with a community's help in Saratoga Springs.
Father, son who became aware of each other through DNA testing meet in Idaho for first time
Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Sept. 28 - 7:17 a.m. | Save Story
Paul Griffith and Kevin Thompson, on opposite sides of the country, have been searching for long-lost relatives. That search brought them face-to-face — but as father and son.
'If it can happen anywhere, it's Utah': Abby Cox urges statewide foster care involvement
Margaret Darby, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 25 - 10:03 a.m. | Save Story
Utah first lady Abby Cox took a leap forward Wednesday in launching Care Communities, but continued success in boosting foster care depends on Utah communities, she said.
9-year-old Utah boy becomes 'superhero' for a day, saving grandmother at America First Field
Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 23 - 10:04 a.m. | Save Story
When the world feels heavy, sports have often been an escape. But Thursday night at America First Field in Sandy, it became something more.
Troubling disparities in Utah maternal health outcomes
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 16 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
Maternal health in Utah isn't consistent, with outcome gaps for racial and ethnic minorities, women who give birth at later ages and those who live in rural communities.
Doctors perform first-ever liver paired liver exchange — giving 2 Utah girls a chance at life
Arianne Brown for KSL.com | Posted Sept. 15 - 2:57 p.m. | Save Story
A 16-year-old and an infant girl were given a second chance at life after receiving the first paired exchange liver transplant performed in Utah.
The nest is empty: Parents grapple with mixed emotions after children move out
Cheyanne Mumphrey, Associated Press | Posted Sept. 14 - 9:33 a.m. | Save Story
It's that time of year when parents see their kids head off to college or leave home to start their working lives. Experts say the separation from their children can cause mixed feelings — and that's OK.
Idaho businesses unite to assemble over 1,000 hygiene kits for area communities
Lisa Lete, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Sept. 14 - 9:03 a.m. | Save Story
Volunteers from local businesses Bingham Ag Services, LP Propane and Senergy worked on Thursday to assemble over 1,000 hygiene kits for those in need throughout eastern Idaho.
'It's unfathomable': YouTuber banned from Roblox warns parents after predator busts
Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Sept. 13 - 7:04 p.m. | Save Story
A popular YouTuber known as Schlep has a warning for parents about Roblox after the company banned him from the platform for exposing alleged child predators.
Here's how to help kids deal with current events — and the sometimes violent imagery they bring
Deepti Hajela, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 13 - 5:47 p.m. | Save Story
The shooting death of conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk raises the question parents are asking more frequently: How do you talk to your kids about what's going on?
Utah task force explores boosting well-being of men and boys
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 13 - 1:07 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah task force is studying ways to ensure that men and boys in the Beehive State thrive, targeting health, vocation and a sense of purpose.
Monopoly to get a Salt Lake City makeover. Here's how you can help design it
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 10 - 9:17 p.m. | Save Story
Move over Atlantic City: Monopoly is about to get a Salt Lake City-themed makeover.
TSA begins program aimed at helping families traveling at Salt Lake City International Airport
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 10 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's largest airport is one of 11 airports nationwide that has dedicated lanes for families going through airport security, which could improve the experience for all passengers.
Silent crisis: St. George mom speaks out on Utah's youth suicide rate
David Louis, St. George News | Posted Sept. 8 - 7:10 a.m. | Save Story
This national suicide crisis turned painfully personal for St. George resident Kaleen Talley more than four years ago with the death of her son, Parker, in 2021.
Utah's gender wage gap highest in the nation, USU report shows
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 6 - 9:05 p.m. | Save Story
A recent report found that Utah women working full-time, year-round, still earn significantly less than men by about 27% — the worst pay gap in the nation.
New Davis County grief center promises support, resources for families experiencing loss
Par Kermani, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 6 - 10:42 a.m. | Save Story
A first for Davis County, a new center seeks to "provide support and resources for families who are experiencing grief and loss."
Utah State Fair promises 'Best of Utah All in One Place'
Par Kermani, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 5 - 10:22 a.m. | Save Story
The Utah State Fair opened Thursday, offering all kinds of entertainment for ticket buyers, including performances from Third Eye Blind and Gabriel Iglasias.
Utah roads prove dangerous for pedestrians — here's how to keep students safe in crosswalks
Brian Carlson, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 5 - 7:58 a.m. | Save Story
After 26 bike and pedestrian crashes — and counting — in Utah so far in 2025, analysts are hoping drivers make an effort to pay more attention for kids going back to school.
Did mortgage rates just hit a new low?
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 4 - 9:36 p.m. | Save Story
"Mortgage rates tumble," the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation declared Thursday, but experts say home sales still aren't surging as affordability remains an issue.
Study break! Where college kids of Utah's yesteryear made memories
Karli Davis, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 4 - 10:42 a.m. | Save Story
College memories often include places we spent a lot of time with our peers. Check out some common locations with KSL.
