Jessica Ivins
Utah man, legally blind, overcomes rejection, disappointment to build successful vending business
Jessica Ivins, KSL.com Contributor | Posted March 27 - 2:11 p.m.
After being declared legally blind at a young age, a Utah man struggled for years to find a steady job. Rejection and disappointment inspired him to ditch the hunt and build his own company instead.
Double the luck: Tennessee man loses $1M lottery ticket only to find it in parking lot hours later
Jessica Ivins, KSL.com Contributor | Posted March 25 - 8:01 p.m.
It was a wild 24 hours for one Tennessee man when he nearly lost more than $1 million in lottery winnings after dropping the golden ticket while running errands.
Chick-fil-A testing exclusive Butterscotch Crumble Milkshake at Salt Lake area locations
Jessica Ivins, KSL.com Contributor | Posted March 24 - 3:34 p.m.
Move over, Peppermint Chip. There's a new milkshake in the Chick-fil-A universe, and Utahns will be the first in the country to get a taste.
Krispy Kreme offering free daily doughnut for the rest of 2021 to those who receive COVID-19 vaccine
Jessica Ivins, KSL.com Contributor | Posted March 23 - 2:05 p.m.
As COVID-19 vaccines become more readily available across the country, Krispy Kreme is throwing in a sweet offer to those who show proof that they've been vaccinated.
Celebrating a 'Yes Day': 24 hours of saying yes to my kids
Jessica Ivins, KSL.com Contributor | Posted March 22 - 8:25 p.m.
As an exhausted working mother trying to navigate the schedules of three children, a husband and a dog, the most common word in my vocabulary on any given day is typically "no." So imagine the shock that rippled through my household when, for 24 hours, I forced myself to just say "yes" instead.
Instagram debuts new features designed to keep teens safe
Jessica Ivins, KSL.com Contributor | Posted March 18 - 11:33 a.m.
Social media giant Instagram has added a range of new features designed to make the platform safer for its youngest, most vulnerable users.
Move for Hunger charity highlights Salt Lake apartment community for fundraising effort
Jessica Ivins, KSL.com Contributor | Posted March 17 - 8:24 p.m.
Moving can be a huge headache, especially during a pandemic. But residents of one Salt Lake apartment community partnered with a national nonprofit to help turn a stressful time into an opportunity to serve those in need.
BYU study shows excessive social media use puts teen girls at higher risk for suicide
Jessica Ivins, KSL.com Contributor | Posted March 3 - 7:36 p.m.
The author of a recent BYU study shares tips and practices on how to reduce girls' risk of suicide.
Provo couple opens bakery specializing in gut-friendly bread
Jessica Ivins, KSL.com Contributor | Posted Feb. 26 - 8:01 p.m.
A new Provo bakery is serving up loads of charm, delicious smells and a recipe that aims to help people with food-related health issues enjoy bread again.
Stranger gifts new basketball hoop to boy who used trash can for practice
Jessica Ivins, KSL.com Contributor | Posted Feb. 24 - 12:14 p.m.
A Louisiana man scored big points in the kindness department when he noticed a young boy shooting hoops into a trash can and decided to gift him the real thing. Devin Hinkston talked to KSL.com about how surprised he was when his gesture garnered national attention.
Pre-K teacher in Missouri donates kidney to 5-year-old student
Jessica Ivins, KSL.com Contributor | Posted Feb. 22 - 8:29 p.m.
It's a well-established fact that teachers are everyday heroes for all they do for the students in their classrooms. But one prekindergarten teacher went above and beyond when she gave her 5-year-old student the gift of a lifetime: her kidney.
Texans brave frigid temps to save thousands of sea turtles amidst deadly arctic storm
Jessica Ivins, KSL.com Contributor | Posted Feb. 18 - 8:51 p.m.
As much of Texas hunkers down in the midst of a record-breaking arctic storm, dozens of people are braving the frigid temperatures to rescue one of the Lone Star state's most vulnerable creatures: the endangered sea turtle.
Viral 'Gorilla Glue girl' to donate $20K from GoFundMe to charity
Jessica Ivins, KSL.com Contributor | Posted Feb. 17 - 8:52 p.m.
After a woman's attempts to remove Gorilla Glue from her hair following a botched hairstyle attempt went viral, supporters raised nearly $24,000 for her medical care. Now, she's giving the majority of that money to charity.
Nonprofit to fly nearly 200 rescued pets from Puerto Rico for Valentine's Day
Jessica Ivins, KSL.com Contributor | Posted Feb. 12 - 9:11 p.m.
Love is in the air! This Valentine's weekend, more than 190 rescue animals from Puerto Rico will be flying their way into the hearts and homes of their new two-legged soul mates in the U.S.
Teen Chick-fil-A employee wins car at company party, gifts it to co-worker
Jessica Ivins, KSL.com Contributor | Posted Feb. 11 - 12:44 p.m.
When a teenage Chick-fil-A employee won a new car in a company raffle, she knew it would be "her pleasure" to gift it to her close friend and co-worker who needed it more.
Meditating cat helps children cope with abuse, trauma
Jessica Ivins, KSL.com Contributor | Posted Feb. 9 - 8:42 p.m.
A unique trauma counselor is helping children in Pittsburgh find healing through a special form of meditation, and the consensus is in: she's the cat's meow.
Viral tweet prompts surge in cookie sales for Girl Scout troop experiencing homelessness
Jessica Ivins, KSL.com Contributor | Posted Feb. 8 - 10:48 a.m.
There's perhaps no better way to beat the winter blues than to indulge in your favorite Girl Scout cookies, and this year your splurge can help a cause that is extra sweet.
Utah County sisters give birth to babies on same day, hours apart
Jessica Ivins, KSL.com Contributor | Posted Feb. 2 - 8:32 p.m.
Sisters share many things through the years, but one pair of Utah County women never could have guessed that they'd be delivering their babies on the same day in the very same hospital.
10-year-old GameStop investor celebrates sudden windfall
Jessica Ivins, KSL.com Contributor | Posted Feb. 2 - 7:31 p.m.
While his classmates practiced their multiplication tables, one fifth grader watched his investment portfolio grow by more than 5,000% almost overnight.
Kraft offering up hot pink, candy-flavored mac 'n' cheese for Valentine's Day
Jessica Ivins, KSL.com Contributor | Posted Jan. 27 - 8:22 p.m.
Attention all macaroni and cheese lovers: This Valentine's Day is about to get a heavy dose of sweetness.
Viral video shows teens teaching 5-year-old birthday boy with autism to skateboard
Jessica Ivins, KSL.com Contributor | Posted April 2 - 12:47 p.m.
A group of New Jersey teens are being hailed as heroes by the mother of a little boy with autism after they approached her son at a skate park on his birthday and took him under their wing.
WWII vet asks for 100 cards on 100th birthday, receives thousands instead
Jessica Ivins, KSL.com Contributor | Posted March 1 - 11:02 a.m.
A World War II veteran had one wish for his 100th birthday: to receive 100 cards in the mail. With a bit of help from social media, thousands of people have come together to make his wish come true in a big way.
Teen brings baseball team to dying grandma's backyard so she could watch him play one last time
Jessica Ivins, KSL.com Contributor | Posted April 19 - 8:20 a.m.
An Illinois grandmother rarely missed any of her grandson's baseball games. But when she received a terminal cancer diagnosis that would keep her from attending his first college game, her grandson brought the game to her.
