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The cost of living is eating Utah's 'Utahness.' Here's the GOP plan to save it
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 12 - 6:18 a.m. | Save Story
Utah is not at risk of losing its reputation as the most family-friendly state in the nation. It already has.
Study: Utah could expand child care offerings, women's workplace advancement opportunities
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Jan. 11 - 12:04 p.m. | Save Story
A new Utah Women and Leadership Project study suggests Utah employers and policymakers could do more to expand child care offerings.
10 years after end of '1-child' policy, China's push for more babies isn't winning its citizens over
Simone McCarthy, Rosa de Acosta and Joyce Jiang, CNN | Posted Jan. 4 - 8:35 a.m. | Save Story
Jan. 1 marks 10 years since China scrapped its notorious "one-child" policy, but the landmark change — and a raft of other measures to encourage couples to have more kids — have failed to boost the population.
New year, smarter home: 7 AI-powered Kickstarter projects that actually solve problems
Brooke Nally for KSL | Posted Jan. 3 - 3:37 p.m. | Save Story
The phrase "AI" is everywhere these days, but for most of us in Utah, the real value of tech isn't in a chatbot — it's in tools that help us manage a busy household, stay safe on the trails, or finally organize the garage.
Americans in 1998 tried to predict 2025. Here's what they got right
Ariel Edwards-Levy, CNN | Posted Dec. 29 - 10:03 a.m. | Save Story
Gallup and USA Today called up 1,055 Americans on those landlines and asked them for their best predictions about a year in the distant future: 2025.
Volunteering with children can build character and create lasting family memories
Cathy Bussewitz, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 27 - 6:19 p.m. | Save Story
Volunteering with children can instill confidence in youngsters, teach social and problem-solving skills and provide unique ways for families to bond.
Families reinvent Christmas traditions due to lack of snow
Lisa Lete, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Dec. 26 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
With little to no snow blanketing much of eastern Idaho this holiday season, many families were forced to rethink Christmas traditions typically built around sledding, skiing and snowmobiling.
Idaho family asks community for help with child's cerebral palsy treatment
Cody Roberts, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Dec. 26 - 6:30 p.m. | Save Story
An Idaho family is seeking community support to fund their son's cerebral palsy treatment.
Returning your Christmas gifts? Here's some things you should know
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 26 - 5:07 p.m. | Save Story
Now that Christmas is over and many have received gifts that they love and some gifts that they don't love as much, some of those gifts need to be returned.
Utah woman gives birth under Orem hospital's Christmas tree in the lobby
Ray Boone, KSL | Posted Dec. 26 - 2:59 p.m. | Save Story
Jaxson Largo was born under a Christmas tree in the lobby of Orem Community Hospital.
'The best gift ever': Baby is born after the rarest of pregnancies, defying all odds
Laura Ungar, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 24 - 9:40 p.m. | Save Story
Doctors say just one in 30,000 pregnancies occurs in the abdomen instead of the uterus. And Ryu Lopez is among the rare cases. He developed outside his mom's womb, hidden by a basketball-sized ovarian cyst.
The only thing worse than eggnog is your hot take
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 24 - 7:01 p.m. | Save Story
As families gather around holiday feasts to celebrate the end of one year and the beginning of the next, let us not forget: 'Tis the season to be jolly, not pessimistic.
Utah mom who survived COVID complications, delivered at 28 weeks gives back to NICU families
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted Dec. 24 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
Four years after a life-threatening battle with COVID-19 and an emergency delivery at 28 weeks, a Utah mother returned to the hospital where her son was born.
NORAD continues decades-long tradition of tracking Santa's trip around the world
Colleen Slevin, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 24 - 4:00 p.m. | Save Story
Sometimes kids drop the phone after hearing Santa won't show up if they're not asleep. Others who call the NORAD Tracks Santa hotline wonder if St. Nick will be able to find them.
Mapleton man lights homes for people in need during the holiday season
Arianne Brown for KSL | Posted Dec. 24 - 12:02 p.m. | Save Story
Houses across Utah County are being lit up this holiday season, courtesy of one man who wants to give back.
Don't be a Grinch — but heed this advice if you want your kids to sleep on Christmas Eve
Katia Hetter, CNN | Posted Dec. 24 - 11:02 a.m. | Save Story
Sleep expert Dr. Raj Dasgupta shares advice on getting kids to sleep on Christmas Eve.
'Glad to fill the gaps': Salt Lake Mission gives boxes of Christmas food to over 200
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Dec. 22 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
The Salt Lake Mission distributed boxes of Christmas food to over 200 people as part of the mission's annual food box giveaway on Monday.
'If they can't resolve this, they will turn them over to ICE': Utahns' trip turns into border mishap
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted Dec. 22 - 12:02 p.m. | Save Story
A holiday trip to visit family turned into an ordeal for a Utah father and his two foster sons when they were detained for hours at the U.S.-Canada border.
Celebrate Christmas with these books by authors with Utah ties
Valerie Jones, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 21 - 10:32 a.m. | Save Story
Looking for a festive holiday read? You don't have to look too far — there are plenty of authors with ties to Utah that have written some very merry Christmas books. From holiday romances to mysteries to illustrated children's books, here are some books to get you in the Christmas spirit.
Newborn Utah twins share birthday quirk
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted Dec. 18 - 8:45 a.m. | Save Story
Twins Josie and Hallie Townsend were born only an hour apart, but due to the late hour, they have two different birthdays.
Family, friends hold out hope for Washington County girl injured in e-bike collision
Arianne Brown for KSL | Posted Dec. 17 - 2:00 p.m. | Save Story
Family and friends are holding out hope for a 13-year-old girl who was involved in an e-bike crash on Monday evening in Washington.
Online order no-shows: Your refund rights when your order doesn't arrive
Sloan Schrage, KSL | Posted Dec. 15 - 7:45 a.m. | Save Story
A Draper man paid $2,400 for an online order that never arrived. Here's what you can do to help prevent your order from going AWOL, and what to do if it does.
Idaho Falls woman searching for biological family discovers she was kidnapped by orphanage
Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Dec. 13 - 7:44 p.m. | Save Story
McKenna Christensen could never have guessed what she would discover when she decided to finally start looking for her biological family.
Spreading Christmas cheer: How you can help fellow Utahns celebrate the holiday
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 13 - 6:29 p.m. | Save Story
Last year, United Way Utah County's Sub for Santa program set a record for how many families it was able to help.
Utah students report improved mental health, less substance use
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Dec. 13 - 12:01 p.m. | Save Story
Utah students report fewer symptoms of depression and suicidal thoughts, and fewer say they have used alcohol or drugs compared with two years ago, a new statewide survey finds.
Utah County Sub for Santa program sees record need
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Dec. 13 - 7:03 a.m. | Save Story
The need for help and donations this holiday season is especially evident in Utah County, where the Sub for Santa program is seeing record need.
Families brace for challenges as Salt Lake County child care centers are set to close
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 11 - 10:04 a.m. | Save Story
Families scramble for new child care options as Salt Lake County-funded day cares prepare to close in 2026.
Officials offer holiday fire safety reminders
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted Dec. 9 - 9:03 a.m. | Save Story
As families gear up for the holidays, fire officials want to make sure they're doing it safely. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are among the top days for home fires nationwide.
Schools' approach to parental rights spark congressional debate
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 7 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
During a House committee meeting Thursday, lawmakers debated whether schools should be able to conceal a student's chosen name and gender from their parents.
Weekly poll: What's your favorite Christmas movie?
Kathleen Clove, KSL | Posted Dec. 5 - 10:31 p.m. | Save Story
Whether you're into holiday romance, redemption, comedy, action, or even horror, there's a show out there for you this Christmas. Which ones are your favorites? Tell us in the KSL Weekly Poll.
35 million tons of food go to waste yearly in the US. Experts share tips to help stop it
Francesca Giuliani Hoffman, CNN | Posted Dec. 2 - 12:46 p.m. | Save Story
Millions of tons of food are wasted each year in the United States alone. About 35 million tons, to be specific, according to the latest ReFED report.
Holiday party brings Utah military families together
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Nov. 30 - 8:15 p.m. | Save Story
Some military families in Utah welcomed in the holiday season in a special way. They gathered at a Christmas party in Layton on Sunday to meet Santa Claus and enjoy cookies.
When it makes sense to help your adult kids financially — and when it doesn't
Jeanne Sahadi, CNN | Posted Nov. 30 - 2:05 p.m. | Save Story
The impulse to help your children never goes away. But when they are independent adults, weighing whether to offer them financial help is not a simple decision.
It started with a jar. 20 years later, 'Christmas Jars' is a book series, a film — and a movement
Valerie Jones, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 30 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
As Jason Wright's bestselling novel "Christmas Jars" turns 20 — and with a new "Christmas Jars Cookbook" out to commemorate the occasion — he talked to the Deseret News about what the anniversary means to him.
Festival of Trees: 55 years of giving back to Primary Children's Hospital
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 29 - 10:46 a.m. | Save Story
This year, the Festival of Trees is taking place Dec. 3-6 at the Mountain American Expo Center in Sandy. The event is put together by a board of 80 volunteers.
Photos: Salt Lake City's Temple Square is all aglow
KSL Staff | Posted Nov. 28 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
Christmas lights were turned on for the first time Friday evening on Temple Square in Salt Lake City and will remain on until Jan. 1.
Special delivery: Parents of baby born on I-15 grateful for unforgettable Thanksgiving experience
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Nov. 28 - 3:28 p.m. | Save Story
The family of a baby born on the I-15 freeway in Murray on Thanksgiving evening share details about the unusual experience.
Gift giving for someone with dementia or their caregivers
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 28 - 9:01 a.m. | Save Story
If someone you love has Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia — and 7.4 million Americans including 38,300 Utahns do — gift giving can be a bit tricky.
Thanksgiving taboo: Epstein files, fat jokes and the Sydney Sweeney debate
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 27 - 9:03 a.m. | Save Story
As families across the country come together to celebrate Thanksgiving, there's one piece of advice that perhaps everyone could keep in mind before they open their mouths — read the room.
Utah seventh-grader runs donation stand to help families in need
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted Nov. 27 - 8:00 a.m. | Save Story
Thirteen-year-old Tate Keesler, of Brigham City, has run a donation stand for the last month. He and his mom give away donated food, hygiene products and jackets to families who need them.
'No judgment': Lehi youth transform yard into a mini food bank to help those in need
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Nov. 25 - 10:31 p.m. | Save Story
Lehi community creates local neighborhood food bank; the gesture teaches youth the importance of service and giving.
Routine call turns heroic as deputy helps delivery baby in store parking lot
Madisen Keavy, CNN | Posted Nov. 24 - 8:02 a.m. | Save Story
What started as a suspicious circumstances call for California's Rancho Cordova police, ended with a newborn surprise.
Utah Thanksgiving costs down 5% this year, according to Utah Farm Bureau
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted Nov. 24 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
With Thanksgiving just a week away, Utah families may finally get a little relief at the grocery store.
Tracy Aviary is opening Utah's first nature-based preschool next year
Par Kermani, KSL | Posted Nov. 22 - 5:03 p.m. | Save Story
Wonder Bloom and Tracy Aviary have partnered to launch Utah's first licensed nature-based preschool, located at the aviary's 12-acre Nature Center at Pia Okwai in South Salt Lake.
Larry H. Miller Company annual Thanksgiving event about more than serving meals
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 22 - 1:05 p.m. | Save Story
Larry H. Miller uttered a phrase before he died in 2009 at age 64 that has stayed with the family and the billion-dollar company he built.
Mom and son diagnosed with cancer just 1 hour apart
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted Nov. 21 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
A Utah native and her 4-year-old son are facing the unimaginable: They were both diagnosed with cancer on the same day, just one hour apart.
Utah softball community rallies for former Snow College player diagnosed with leukemia
Arianne Brown for KSL | Posted Nov. 20 - 7:17 a.m. | Save Story
The Utah softball community is rallying together after Hallie Young, a former Snow College softball player, was suddenly diagnosed with leukemia.
Gun storage 'doesn't take much time' but 'can prevent tragedies,' Salt Lake law enforcers say
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Nov. 19 - 8:01 p.m. | Save Story
Some of Salt Lake County's top law enforcers came together on Wednesday to promote "Project ChildSafe Salt Lake" and the distribution of free gunlocks.
Food pantries, families still feel the impact of shutdown and economy as holidays draw near
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted Nov. 19 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
Despite generous donations and volunteer support, many food pantries across Utah still need help as we head into the holiday season.
Kids can run their own cafe at Pocatello museum's new exhibit
Logan Ramsey, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Nov. 18 - 8:54 a.m. | Save Story
A Pocatello children's museum held the grand opening of its newest exhibit, where kids can cooperatively pretend to run their own cafe and mini market.
Box Elder County Farm Bureau makes significant donation of locally-grown meat to food banks
Daniella Rivera, KSL | Posted Nov. 16 - 9:45 p.m. | Save Story
Food banks in Box Elder County received large donations of locally grown meat just before the holidays on Friday.
American families divided on technology impacts but united in protecting kids
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 16 - 12:03 p.m. | Save Story
Latest American Family Survey explores how smartphones, AI, social media and more impact families across the country.
Utah SNAP recipients to get full November benefits this week
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Nov. 13 - 1:04 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program customers are set to receive their full benefits with the reopening of the government after its longest shutdown in history.
Christmas in Color returns for its 10th year to light up the holidays in 2 Utah communities
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Nov. 13 - 7:41 a.m. | Save Story
Annual drive-thru holiday lights and musical experience returns to Utah this weekend, with a new location added in Utah County.
'Every moment is a fight': After surviving paralysis twice, Idaho 4-year-old faces another hurdle
Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Nov. 12 - 3:08 p.m. | Save Story
An Idaho 4-year-old, Carter Grover, who was paralyzed for the second time in his life after a crash in September, continues to persevere. Now, he needs a pacemaker.
Utah's Thanksgiving favorites: What's on everyone's plate this year?
Kathleen Clove, KSL | Posted Nov. 12 - 1:35 p.m. | Save Story
While turkey is arguably the main attraction at most Thanksgiving tables across America, it's not necessarily the most sought-after dish.
Nonprofit Youth Futures needs your help to combat teen homelessness
Jodi Reynosa, KSL | Posted Nov. 10 - 6:41 p.m. | Save Story
November marks National Homeless Youth Awareness Month, and the Utah nonprofit Youth Futures is taking action with its annual event: the Utah Sleep Out.
Salt Lake County to extend child care services at 4 centers for a few more months
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Nov. 10 - 12:42 p.m. | Save Story
The Salt Lake County Council voted to extend a child care program a few more months, but its still plans to close four county-run child care centers.
