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From flooded stages to camels: Tuacahn celebrates 30 years of entertainment in southern Utah
Jessi Bang, St. George News | Posted May 12 - 1:42 p.m. | Save Story
Tuacahn Center for the Arts is celebrating 30 years of bringing theater to life in southern Utah with unforgettable moments like flooded stages, live nativity scenes with real camels and school buses driving onstage with a singing cast.
How a love of gardening can boost positive vibes in your life
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted May 12 - 10:00 a.m. | Save Story
Whether you've loved gardening your whole life or you're new to it, there are a variety of benefits you can gain from it.
8 tips to help you start a garden
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted May 12 - 8:28 a.m. | Save Story
Many people are beginning to plant their gardens for the summer. Here's a look at how beginner gardeners can help their plants thrive and be more successful.
90-year-old Provo man surprised on his favorite trail after more than 4,000 hikes
Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV | Posted May 11 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
Henry Miles of Provo received a surprise from the community on his favorite hiking trail for his 90th birthday.
Who would want to become a cop in 2025? In Utah, it's more people than you might think
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted May 10 - 9:54 p.m. | Save Story
In a world that is becoming less social as technology advances — working from home, online dating and streaming entertainment — there's one career that thrives on human interaction, for both good and bad: law enforcement.
We're No. 1: Utah tops national rankings in high school financial literacy
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted May 10 - 5:04 p.m. | Save Story
Want some solid money advice? You might consider asking a local high school kid.
Provo waterpark owners face pushback from neighbors over expansion plans
Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV | Posted May 10 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
The owners of longtime Provo waterpark Splash Summit are touting a plan for expansion as neighbors push back against it.
US FDA permits use of three natural-source colors in food items
Sriparna Roy, Reuters | Posted May 9 - 4:15 p.m. | Save Story
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday that it had granted permissions to three new color additives, marking them as safe to use in food products and expanding the range of natural-source colors available to manufacturers.
10 Kickstarter Mother's Day gifts that'll make you the favorite
Brooke Nally for KSL.com | Posted May 9 - 11:15 a.m. | Save Story
This Mother's Day, skip the cliche and give her something that actually makes life better. Whether she's a DIY diva, outdoorsy goddess or needs a serious nap — there's something here she'll love.
AARP names Salt Lake County Utah's first 'age-friendly' community
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted May 7 - 9:05 p.m. | Save Story
AARP designated Salt Lake County as the first "age-friendly" community in the state and has plans to work with the county to improve amenities for older adults.
Meet Reginald, the world's tallest dog, who lives in Idaho Falls
Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted May 6 - 10:32 p.m. | Save Story
EastIdahoNews.com paid a visit to an Idaho Falls home to speak with Reginald, the world's tallest dog, and his owner, Sam Johnson Reiss.
Never argue: 115-year-old British woman, now the world's oldest, gives her recipe to long life
The Associated Press | Updated May 4 - 2:00 p.m. | Save Story
For Ethel Caterham, the trick to a long life — and in her case, it really has been — is not to argue.
'This is what I look forward to': New indoor pickleball facility opens in Herriman
Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV | Posted May 3 - 8:34 p.m. | Save Story
The indoor Premier Pickleball Club in Herriman opened its doors this weekend with several courts that feature a softer playing surface to protect knees and ankles, and even a video replay system to capture your best shots.
Do bad people have it coming? Study finds most karma believers think so
Kameryn Griesser, CNN | Posted May 3 - 8:49 a.m. | Save Story
Most people believe the universe is their own personal cheerleader, but an exacting judge for everyone else, according to a new study.
Mortgage payments hit a record high in April
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted May 3 - 7:47 a.m. | Save Story
The median U.S. monthly mortgage payment reached a record $2,870 last month, thanks to continuing increases in home prices and high mortgage rates, according to new data from Redfin, the nation's largest brokerage website.
How to flourish –– even when you aren't at your happiest, according to research
Madeline Holcombe, CNN | Posted May 2 - 12:46 p.m. | Save Story
There is happiness, and then there is flourishing. And as new research has found, having one doesn't always mean having the other, too.
Brazilian nun who was the world's oldest person has died at 116
Associated Press | Posted May 1 - 3:40 p.m. | Save Story
Sister Inah Canabarro, a Brazilian woman who was the world's oldest person, died on Wednesday at nearly 117. Canabarro died at home of natural causes.
Ultraprocessed food will increase your chance of an early death, major new study says
Sandee LaMotte, CNN | Updated April 28 - 2:04 p.m. | Save Story
As you add more ultraprocessed foods to your diet, your risk of a premature death from any cause rises, according to a new meta-analysis of research involving more than 240,000 people.
Why more people than ever before are running marathons
Issy Ronald, CNN | Posted April 28 - 12:31 p.m. | Save Story
Many are starting to run marathons through using running to control their physical and mental health, set themselves goals or try a new challenge.
Photo gallery: A hero's salute
Isaac Hale, Deseret News | Posted April 27 - 7:17 a.m. | Save Story
The funeral for South Jordan firefighter Corban Summers on Saturday afternoon focused on service, faith and family.
SLC's 'Speedy Spud' runs half marathon in potato outfit to showcase love for potatoes
Arianne Brown for KSL.com | Posted April 26 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
Ainsley Chapman ran the SLC Half Marathon in a potato outfit to showcase her love for potatoes.
How NASCAR's Katherine Legge deals with torrent of social media hate mail, death threats
Don Riddell, CNN | Posted April 26 - 12:42 p.m. | Save Story
British racing driver Katherine Legge said she has been inundated with thousands of hateful messages, death threats, vulgar and inappropriate comments across multiple social media platforms since she entered NASCAR in March.
Utahraptor State Park offers history beyond dinosaurs and fossils
Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV | Posted April 24 - 11:25 a.m. | Save Story
The new Utahraptor State Park in Moab memorializes dinosaurs, fossils, and people who lived there not of their own choosing.
Medical assistant helps victims of wrong-way crash along I-15
Dan Rascon, KSL-TV | Posted April 24 - 7:40 a.m. | Save Story
A good Samaritan is speaking out about helping two men involved in a horrific wrong-way crash along Interstate 15 in Millard County last week.
Are increases in home prices slowing down?
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted April 24 - 6:13 a.m. | Save Story
U.S. home prices went up again in March, but by just 0.2% from a month earlier as a new analysis shows the pace of the increase is the slowest since December 2022.
Focused on tariffs and the border, some travelers are canceling trips to Utah
Annie Knox and Courtney Johns, KSL-TV | Posted April 17 - 8:22 a.m. | Save Story
Some international travelers are staying home instead of coming to Utah.
Rental car insurance gap could leave you owing thousands
Matt Gephardt, KSL-TV | Posted April 15 - 12:03 p.m. | Save Story
Many people dodge extra rental car insurance coverage, thinking they are covered. But that may leave you with a sizable coverage gap — as an Orem woman recently discovered.
6 walking trails along the Wasatch Front that are perfect for all ages
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted April 14 - 8:31 a.m. | Save Story
Spring is officially here, and the weather across Utah is beginning to warm, which means you might be looking for a way to be outside more. Here is a list of six easy walking trails along the Wasatch Front.
Making old-world violins in the heart of Murray
Lee Benson, Deseret News | Posted April 13 - 5:05 p.m. | Save Story
The lights are on in the shop where Adam Day and his band of violin-makers ply their craft. But if the lights weren't on? No worries. They'd still have a job.
Sports card, Pokémon collectors concerned about potential impacts of tariffs on hobby
Andrew Adams, KSL-TV | Posted April 10 - 1:05 p.m. | Save Story
The impact of tariffs — whenever they take effect — is wide-reaching, and collectors of sports and Pokémon cards have been concerned in recent weeks about how their hobbies will be affected.
Britain to invest up to $767M in new health data research
Reuters | Posted April 7 - 11:32 a.m. | Save Story
Britain will invest up to $767 million into a new health data research service to help boost scientific studies and cut the time it takes to carry out clinical trials, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday.
What is astrotourism? Discover Utah's stellar destinations
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted April 6 - 5:01 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox declared April "Dark Sky Month," touting the tourism benefits stargazing brings to the state and its Western neighbors.
Adults can sleep with stuffed animals, too. It might even be a good thing, experts say
Madeline Holcombe, CNN | Posted March 30 - 5:24 p.m. | Save Story
'Trans lives matter': Utahns celebrate Trans Day of Visibility with world's largest transgender flag
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted March 29 - 10:45 p.m. | Save Story
Thousands of people took to the streets Saturday in downtown Salt Lake City for Transgender Day of Visibility, an annual event held on March 31 to celebrate the lives of trans and nonbinary people.
Poll: A third of Utahns say housing costs are so expensive they've considered moving out of state
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted March 29 - 7:05 p.m. | Save Story
The price of housing is causing a significant number of Utahns to think about leaving the state for some place that's more affordable, according to a new poll.
Financial donations increased in this year's Feed Utah food drive
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted March 29 - 6:42 p.m. | Save Story
The annual Feed Utah food drive took place earlier this month and, following a trend from the last couple years, the food drive saw a significant increase in financial donations compared to last year.
Leaders in volunteerism look to the future of service in Utah
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted March 24 - 3:03 p.m. | Save Story
A former national Peace Corps director shared how her years of service and volunteering have impacted her and why she wants to help inspire more young people to get involved in service.
23andMe files for bankruptcy as CEO leaves
Anusha Shah and Surbhi Misra, Reuters | Posted March 24 - 8:40 a.m. | Save Story
23andMe on Sunday filed for bankruptcy after struggling with the fallout of a data breach and weak demand for its ancestry testing kits that were featured in Oprah Winfrey's annual list of favorite things just eight years ago.
'It's devastating': Hundreds of Utahns are experiencing food stamp theft every month
Daniella Rivera, KSL-TV | Posted March 22 - 11:25 a.m. | Save Story
As hackers keep accessing and stealing Utahns' food stamp benefits, the KSL Investigators are digging into how widespread the problem is and what's being done to help.
Weber County mom promotes inclusion of students with Down syndrome with crazy socks
Meg Christensen for KSL.com | Posted March 21 - 6:17 a.m. | Save Story
Crazy socks will color the halls of elementary schools in Weber County Friday as students celebrate World Down Syndrome Day, thanks to a hard-working third grader and his mother.
Finland is again ranked the happiest country in the world. The US falls to its lowest-ever position
Kirsten Grieshaber and Kostya Manenkov, Associated Press | Posted March 20 - 9:41 a.m. | Save Story
A new global report says that people in Finland are the happiest in the world. The northern European country is leading the world in happiness for the eighth year in a row.
This psychological 'booster' could help people resist misinformation, new study finds
Julianna Bragg, CNN | Posted March 16 - 2:58 p.m. | Save Story
If you've ever been fooled by oversimplified or misleading claims online, there is more that you can do to protect yourself, a new study finds.
As he prepares to die, this father has a final wish for his daughter killed in an accident
Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted March 14 - 10:32 p.m. | Save Story
Eddie Grampp may be nearing the end of his life after a valiant battle with cancer, but he has one more wish he wants to be fulfilled with the help of a dear friend and his family.
COVID crushed Salt Lake City's downtown activity. What does it look like 5 years later?
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted March 14 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City's downtown visitation remains below pre-pandemic levels five years after COVID-19, but experts say it's unclear if new trends are the "new normal."
Utah Legislature cracks down on youth marriage amid polygamy lawsuits
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted March 14 - 10:00 a.m. | Save Story
SB76, awaiting the governor's signature, would prohibit a juvenile court from authorizing the marriage of a minor if there is an age difference of more than four years.
Vanna White's 'Wheel of Fortune' job includes 331 days off each year
Lisa Respers France, CNN | Posted March 12 - 8:01 p.m. | Save Story
Vanna White only works 34 days a year, but she says it's not as easy as you think.
Gov. Spencer Cox makes first donation of the Feed Utah food drive
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted March 12 - 6:03 p.m. | Save Story
On Saturday, March 15, Utah residents around the state are encouraged to fill a bag of food and set it on their porch for the fourth annual Feed Utah food drive.
Rescuers offer safety reminders as hikers turn adventurous in warmer weather
Andrew Adams, KSL-TV | Posted March 12 - 9:19 a.m. | Save Story
On a warm spring day when temperatures rose to the low 60s, rescuers offered safety reminders Tuesday as hikers returned to some of their favorite outdoor destinations.
Do you remember what you Googled after the pandemic hit?
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted March 11 - 8:04 p.m. | Save Story
Tuesday marked five years since the COVID-19 pandemic began, and with it, a lifestyle change that rippled across the globe.
At annual gala, Polynesian leaders light the way for youth
Lee Benson, Deseret News | Posted March 10 - 8:34 a.m. | Save Story
High-achieving people of Polynesian descent will be front and center Thursday and Friday, March 13-14, at the University of Utah's Rice-Eccles Stadium for the Utah-based PolyStrong Leadership Foundation's annual summit and gala.
What Utah's billboards tell us about our culture
Meg Walter, Deseret News | Posted March 10 - 8:04 a.m. | Save Story
Our billboards in Utah indicate we are a tech-forward, blanket-loving people getting questionable plastic surgery who still have no idea what Shen Yun is.
Getting more of some vitamins during pregnancy may lower future risk of high blood pressure
American Heart Association News, Associated Press | Posted March 9 - 9:02 a.m. | Save Story
Pregnant women whose blood contains higher levels of essential vitamins and minerals – such as B12, copper and manganese – may face a lower risk for high blood pressure two decades later, new research suggests.
Native American hoop dancer from Utah shares important message
Arianne Brown for KSL.com | Posted March 3 - 8:02 a.m. | Save Story
Terry Goedel grew up moving around the country as the son of a Navy man, never knowing about his Native American heritage. It wasn't until the age of 14 when he learned of his native roots.
Warmer weather has many Utahns ready for gardening
Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV | Posted March 1 - 10:32 p.m. | Save Story
As warmer weather hits Utah, people are already getting a head start on gardening.
Spice Kitchen Incubator helps launch woman-owned Dominican restaurant
Gabriela Fletcher, KSL.com | Posted March 1 - 12:11 p.m. | Save Story
Spice Kitchen Incubator helped launch Hispaniola Bistro, a woman-owned Dominican eatery business, on Thursday.
Medicare spending on diabetes drugs surged over 5 years, US report shows
Reuters | Posted Feb. 26 - 9:46 p.m. | Save Story
Medicare spending on some diabetes drugs, including popular treatments such as Ozempic, surged nearly fivefold to $35.8 billion between 2019 and 2023, a U.S. government watchdog's report showed this week.
Adults may want to consider revisiting their childhood hobbies, a study finds
Julianna Bragg, CNN | Posted Feb. 23 - 3:44 p.m. | Save Story
For many, returning to a childhood hobby is more than a new form of entertainment but rather an escape from daily stressors.
It is now easier for Utahns to recoup costs of backyard chickens
Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL-TV | Posted Feb. 23 - 9:32 a.m. | Save Story
The crazy-high cost of eggs has many Utahns looking to invest in egg-laying chickens. And luckily, it's become easier to raise them.
