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Team KSL learns what makes an authentic Italian meal ahead of 2026 Winter Olympics
Deanie Wimmer, KSL | Posted Jan. 30 - 7:34 a.m. | Save Story
As Team KSL prepares to head to Italy for the Winter Olympics, the group learned the five rules for an authentic experience at a restaurant from one in their own backyard.
Walmart boosts pharmacy pay, elevates 3,000 roles in health care push
Reuters | Posted Jan. 28 - 12:23 p.m. | Save Story
U.S. retailer Walmart on Wednesday said it has elevated 3,000 pharmacy technician roles to operations team lead positions, lifting their average hourly wages to $28 from $22.
Bad art for a good cause; animal shelter makes ugly pet portraits to raise donations
Charlotte Hancox, WPTZ via CNN Newsource | Updated Jan. 25 - 1:01 p.m. | Save Story
An "ugly portrait" may not sound like the best gift at first, but a local animal shelter is challenging that idea by turning bad art into big support for vulnerable pets.
41-year-old St. George man earns extremely prestigious spot at Boston Marathon
Arianne Brown for KSL | Posted Jan. 24 - 9:40 a.m. | Save Story
Aaron Metler, 41, was chosen to run with the pros at the 130th annual Boston Marathon. He was one of eight selected internationally in his age group.
These Utah restaurants just became semifinalists for this prestigious award
Sarah Gambles, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 24 - 8:32 a.m. | Save Story
Several Utah restaurants and chefs just got nominated for a James Beard Award, signaling excellence in food and hospitality.
AARP encourages older adults to declutter their digital lives
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL | Posted Jan. 22 - 5:46 p.m. | Save Story
Your digital footprint needs to be decluttered, just as much as closets full of things you no longer use, and experts at AARP say a good place to start is your phone.
'I would do this the rest of my life': St. George all-abilities park employs all-abilities staff
Arianne Brown for KSL | Posted Jan. 20 - 8:00 a.m. | Save Story
Thunder Junction All Abilities Park in St. George was built in 2016 to provide attractions that accommodate the physical abilities of all visitors, and it has extended that to its employees.
China's population drops for fourth year as fewer babies born
Reuters | Posted Jan. 19 - 1:37 p.m. | Save Story
China's population fell for a fourth consecutive year in 2025 as the birthrate plunged to a record low, official data showed on Monday, with experts warning of further decline.
Remember these? Historic Utah landmarks that are gone forever
Kathleen Clove, KSL | Posted Jan. 13 - 10:55 a.m. | Save Story
Here are seven places that were once a part of every day life in Utah but now offer little to no trace of their existence.
Autism advocates celebrate release of 'magical' first-ever Barbie on the spectrum
Jacqueline Howard, CNN | Updated Jan. 12 - 7:59 p.m. | Save Story
Mattel, Inc. launched the first Barbie doll with autism on Monday.
A group of Utah moms channel their inner child, create friendships through sledding
Arianne Brown for KSL | Posted Jan. 11 - 10:04 a.m. | Save Story
Every Tuesday in the winter, seven Salt Lake County women, all over the age of 40, go sledding together. They say it's been a way to channel their inner child and deepen friendships.
Cutting down on telemarketing calls: How to avoid spam calls
Sarah Martin, KSL | Posted Jan. 11 - 8:35 a.m. | Save Story
Almost everyone has been caught off guard by a spam call, with telemarketers trying again and again to grab a person's attention, and seniors are most vulnerable. Here's what you can do to protect yourself.
America Gives aims for record volunteerism in 2026, with Church of Jesus Christ as a partner
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 10 - 9:57 a.m. | Save Story
Residents nationwide are invited to get involved in their communities and make 2026 the largest year of volunteerism in the country's history to celebrate America's 250th birthday.
Trump administration advises more protein, less sugar in new dietary guidelines
Leah Douglas, Reuters | Posted Jan. 7 - 12:13 p.m. | Save Story
The administration of President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a new slate of dietary guidelines that recommends Americans eat more protein and less sugar than previously advised.
CDC says 2025-26 flu season 'moderately severe' as cases hit 11 million
Siddhi Mahatole, Reuters | Posted Jan. 5 - 9:01 p.m. | Save Story
Seasonal influenza activity remained elevated and rose in the final week of December, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data showed on Monday, as the agency for the first time classified the 2025-26 season as "moderately severe."
Why national travel writers are telling people to come to Utah in 2026
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 4 - 10:04 a.m. | Save Story
As 2026 kicks off, people all around the world are starting to plan their travel for the year, and a number of travel publications are suggesting a trip to Utah.
Idaho city of Ammon wants trees for a giant bonfire
Andrea Olson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Jan. 3 - 9:02 a.m. | Save Story
If you drop off your live Christmas trees to the city of Ammon, they will be used for a big bonfire night, complete with prizes, fun and fireworks.
Luxury goods were once built to last. Now, some fall apart as easily as fast fashion
Kati Chitrakorn, CNN | Updated Jan. 2 - 8:24 a.m. | Save Story
When New York-based model and influencer Wisdom Kaye went shopping at the Italian fashion label Miu Miu and returned home with a haul of clothes he says he spent $18,000 on, he didn't expect some of the items would fall apart in front of his eyes.
