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What Navy defensive line coach Va'a Niumatalolo learned from his dad, Ken — and BYU's Kalani Sitake

What Navy defensive line coach Va'a Niumatalolo learned from his dad, Ken — and BYU's Kalani Sitake

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 20 - 9:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Long before Va'a Niumatalolo was coaching-up Navy's defensive lineman, he was locking-in on a couple of other college football coaches.
These are Gen Z's priorities when picking a new city to live in

These are Gen Z's priorities when picking a new city to live in

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 20 - 4:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

While coming of age, Generation Z experienced a worldwide pandemic and nationwide political unrest and is now entering the economy during record inflation and high cost of living.
Butterball is making the worst part of cooking a Thanksgiving turkey much easier

Butterball is making the worst part of cooking a Thanksgiving turkey much easier

Jordan Valinsky, CNN  |  Updated Oct. 18 - 11:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

Cooking a Thanksgiving turkey presents a host of unique challenges, including making sure it's not dry and making sure it's delicious. But thawing out a multi-pound frozen bird is the first big one.
Red Butte Garden welcomes the public to BOOtanical event

Red Butte Garden welcomes the public to BOOtanical event

Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 17 - 8:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

Red Butte Garden holds its annual Halloween celebration — BOOtanical — for residents of all ages.
Price postal workers deliver love and hope for co-worker

Price postal workers deliver love and hope for co-worker

Brittnie Anderson, ETV News  |  Posted Oct. 16 - 9:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. postal workers for the post office in Price joined together to show love and support to their fellow mail courier who was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Pumpkin weighing 2,471 pounds wins 51st World Championship

Pumpkin weighing 2,471 pounds wins 51st World Championship

The Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 14 - 5:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Minnesota horticulture teacher has remained the reigning champion of an annual pumpkin-weighing contest in Northern California. Travis Gienger's massive gourds have won the top prize four years in a row.
Man runs a book club at Utah State Prison

Man runs a book club at Utah State Prison

Arianne Brown for KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 8:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

Elliot Morris has been running a book club for the past five years at the Utah State Correctional Facility. This semester, the focus is on Utah authors, many of which are slated to visit the club to discuss their books.
Teens are feeling pressured and burned out, study shows. Here's how to help

Teens are feeling pressured and burned out, study shows. Here's how to help

Kara Alaimo, CNN  |  Updated Oct. 13 - 8:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

Some 81% of teens ages 13 through 17 feel pressure that leaves them feeling badly about their game plans, achievements, appearances, social lives, friendships and/or how informed they are about issues, the survey found.
Cities are using sheep to graze in urban landscapes, and people love it

Cities are using sheep to graze in urban landscapes, and people love it

Kristin M. Hall, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 12:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

Munching their way through green spaces in urban environments, sheep and goats are becoming a trendy sight in cities.
Hospice need not be a 'scary word' for those in need of help

Hospice need not be a 'scary word' for those in need of help

Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 12 - 10:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

To work in a field where death is the expected outcome might not seem enjoyable, but these hospice workers say it's fulfilling and an honor to be a part of.
Is healthy eating becoming out of reach for Utahns?

Is healthy eating becoming out of reach for Utahns?

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 12 - 9:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

Millions of Americans still struggle to pay for groceries even if prices have eased from historic inflation.
More than 15 million US adults have ADHD, new study estimates

More than 15 million US adults have ADHD, new study estimates

Puyaan Singh, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 11 - 8:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

Roughly 15.5 million U.S. adults have attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, and most of them struggle with gaining access to treatment for the condition, according to data from a U.S. study released on Thursday.
Utah growth trend continues; state expected to surpass 4M mark by 2033

Utah growth trend continues; state expected to surpass 4M mark by 2033

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 10 - 12:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's population is expected to expand by more than 500,000 in coming years and surpass the 4 million mark by 2033, spurred in part by economic growth.
Ogden man's low-rider paint job too good for what he paid

Ogden man's low-rider paint job too good for what he paid

Brian Champagne for KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 10 - 11:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

The paint job on Andy Turrubiartez's pickup truck was so good that he paid the painter more than he was billed.
BYU study finds diesel exhaust can contribute to poor metabolism, weight gain

BYU study finds diesel exhaust can contribute to poor metabolism, weight gain

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 10 - 6:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

Most people understand diets full of fatty foods can affect people's health, but a new BYU study has found diesel exhaust can also contribute to metabolic diseases.
Skating event will honor young man killed in Salt Lake City last year

Skating event will honor young man killed in Salt Lake City last year

Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 4:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rory Swimm was killed on Oct. 13, 2023, near downtown Salt Lake City. Friends and family will gather on the 1-year anniversary of his death to celebrate his life with skateboarding fun.
Report says many Americans fear they're behind on retirement savings

Report says many Americans fear they're behind on retirement savings

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 9 - 10:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

For many Americans, the work they put into their jobs is motivated by a goal to retire comfortably. But with the economy as it is, many fear they're behind on retirement savings.
The success sequence boosts millennial mental health

The success sequence boosts millennial mental health

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 6 - 3:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Millennials can add better mental health to the list of reasons they should hit certain life milestones in a particular order, according to new research from the Institute for Family Studies.
When life threw punches, this new mom chose to fight like a girl

When life threw punches, this new mom chose to fight like a girl

Karah Brackin, KSL-TV  |  Posted Oct. 4 - 10:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Four years ago, Shelby Osborne became a first-time, single mom. Dealing with postpartum rage, she found relief in boxing.