Mother raises awareness for domestic violence after losing her daughter

A mother who lost her daughter to domestic violence shared her story with KSL's Tamara Vaifanua. She hopes no other families will have to go through the pain she experienced.

New test makes assessing breast cancer risk more precise, equitable for all women, researchers say

For the first time, women of all ethnicities can get an accurate test to predict their risk of breast cancer. The new test also better pinpoints when they'll most be at risk. The new risk screening made all the difference for a Utah woman.

Guns, gear and the nitty-gritty: Utah's TacGas hits the mark for growing client base

Utah-based TacGas is making a name for itself creating hyper-accurate simulated military scenarios and other advertising and marketing content for a variety of clients including U.S. Defense Department contractors, firearms and consumer products retailers, and even the film and video game industry.

'Moulin Rouge! The Musical' sashays home with 10 Tony Awards

"Moulin Rouge! The Musical," a jukebox adaptation of Baz Luhrmann's hyperactive 2001 movie, won the best new musical crown at the Tony Awards on a Sunday night when Broadway looked back to honor shows shuttered by COVID-19, mourn its fallen and also look forward to welcoming audiences again.

Front-line fatigue: 'I don't want to lose my humanity' — CNAs weighed down by empathy exhaustion

Certified nursing assistants are quitting in record numbers because of burnout and empathy fatigue taking care of COVID-19 patients in a highly politicized environment.

88% of Americans are metabolically unhealthy, says Utah scientist. Here's what to do about it

While insulin is responsible for the support of hundreds of systems in the body, it is primarily known to regulate glucose levels in the blood.

'Everyone was calling me Jaren': How this Timpview junior, BYU recruit became a meme

JJ Tuha's face was being shown across the ESPN2 telecast, introduced as starting quarterback Jaren Hall when the broadcast was opening the game with news that backup quarterback Baylor Romney would start his first game of the season during the Cougars' 4-0 start.

Wheelchair Palooza event draws hundreds of wheelchair users

There was a large crowd and lots of cheering Saturday at a skate park in Sandy. A professional wheelchair athlete was doing some tricks at the annual Wheelchair Palooza event.

US has enough COVID-19 vaccines for boosters, kids' shots

With more than 40 million doses of coronavirus vaccines available, U.S. health authorities said they're confident there will be enough for both qualified older Americans seeking booster shots and the young children for whom initial vaccines are expected to be approved in the not-too-distant future.

New York may tap National Guard to replace unvaccinated health care workers

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is considering employing the National Guard and out-of-state medical workers to fill hospital staffing shortages with tens of thousands of workers possibly losing their jobs for not meeting a Monday deadline for mandated COVID-19 vaccination.

Have You Seen This? Man charms geese with harmonica

Music calms the savage beast, even if the music is a harmonica and the savage beasts are geese.

Game created by BYU psychologist aims to teach children mental health coping strategies

A BYU psychologist hopes his new game will help familiarize kids with cognitive behavioral therapy concepts and learn how to address symptoms of mental illnesses.

Dozens gather on Utah Capitol steps to honor homicide victims

More than 100 people were murdered in Utah last year, which is a record in the state.

BYU climbs 2 spots in AP Top 25 to No. 13; No. 15 in Coaches Poll

The Cougars inched up two spots to No. 13 Sunday morning in the latest Associated Press Top 25 after its win over South Florida that moved BYU to 4-0 for the second consecutive season.

Why I-15 lane striping will soon look different in the Lehi area — and then other parts of Utah

Utah transportation crews are set to address one of the main complaints they've heard from I-15 drivers passing through the Point of the Mountain in recent years: the painted stripes.

Friends, family flock to Long Island to mourn Gabby Petito

Mourners began arriving at a Long Island funeral home viewing on Sunday for Gabby Petito, whose death on a cross-country trip has sparked a manhunt for her boyfriend.

How much is rent in Salt Lake County? It's up 12% from last year

Salt Lake County rent prices are indeed rising — but not as rapidly as home prices, according to the Utah Apartment Association.

Alpine District sending mental health crisis postcards to 114,000 households

Officials with the Alpine School District urged families to watch their mailboxes for an important magnet postcard that has instructions and resources on what to do during a mental health emergency.

Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: CFP powers Clemson, Oklahoma fall as BYU inches up poll

For the first time since 2014, Clemson has two losses during the regular season.

After year hiatus due to COVID, St. George Marathon expected to host 7K runners

For more than four decades, the St. George Marathon has welcomed thousands of runners, volunteers and spectators the first Saturday of October.

Utah football player Aaron Lowe killed in Sunday morning shooting

Utes football player Aaron Lowe was shot and killed Sunday during a party at a house in Salt Lake City's Sugar House neighborhood. A woman was also shot and critically injured.

What happens if you wait to buy a home? Interest rates could shift dramatically

Every aspiring homeowner in Utah is asking the same question: When will home prices drop? Unfortunately, no one can predict exactly when that will happen or if it will happen. In the meantime, there's perhaps a more important question homebuyers should be asking: What happens if you wait to buy a home?

Petito case renews call to spotlight missing Indigenous women, people of color

Thousands of Indigenous women have disappeared throughout the U.S. Some receive no public attention at all, a disparity that extends to many other people of color.

As injuries piled up against USF, BYU's protection of player health became a priority

Perhaps the MVP of BYU's closer-than-expected 35-27 win over South Florida should be the Cougars' medical staff, which attended to the triage tent of ailments, primarily on defense.