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The youngest state in the nation is getting older — is Utah prepared for an aging population?
Ashley Fredde, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 6 - 7:18 a.m. | Save Story
Utah has long held its standing as the state with the youngest population in the nation, but it may need to make structural changes to see its older folks through their golden years.
Map: Your guide to Halloween decorations, haunted houses and pumpkin patches in Utah 👻
Yvette Cruz, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 4 - 8:36 p.m. | Save Story
Make your way to any of the locations on our map to see how Utahns have decorated their homes this year, or visit a local haunted house or pumpkin patch for some fall fun.
Utah family remembers 5-year-old killed by rare cancer
Karah Brackin, KSL-TV | Posted Oct. 1 - 8:02 a.m. | Save Story
As the Carey family remembered their 5-year-old after his battle with cancer, they are encouraging families to listen to their kids before it's too late.
As Romney leaves the Senate, he hopes to influence future family policy
Suzanne Bates, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 29 - 9:06 p.m. | Save Story
Sen. Mitt Romney is introducing legislation with the hope it will influence the debate on the child tax credit after he leaves office.
What you should teach your teens about car emergency prep
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 29 - 10:57 a.m. | Save Story
When it comes to getting teen drivers prepared for emergencies that can arise on Utah's streets and highways, the message is the same: You have to talk literally about it.
Child care providers, advocates call for public investment after funding dries up
Ashley Fredde, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 28 - 5:04 p.m. | Save Story
Utah parents and child care providers are calling on Utah lawmakers for public investment into the sector as the last of the federal money dries up.
11-year-old complains to city hall, designs a better playground
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 28 - 12:45 p.m. | Save Story
Some people say you can't fight city hall, but an 11-year-old in Clearfield did, and won.
Have You Seen This? Dad finds his daughter's choice of pajamas hilarious
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 27 - 3:42 p.m. | Save Story
When given the option to wear a costume to bed, this girl did not pick the type of costume her father expected.
Provo woman donates kidney to stranger she met while hiking Y Mountain
Ashley Fredde, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 23 - 9:02 p.m. | Save Story
More than 90,000 people across the country are waiting for a kidney transplant. That statistic prompted Krissy Miller and Shiller Joseph to reunite Monday to share their unique story.
Talking about death before it happens
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 22 - 10:12 a.m. | Save Story
Experts in the funeral industry and those who have experienced unexpected loss discuss what you need to know about planning for death.
Utah celebrates 50th anniversary of Women, Infants and Children program for families in need
Karah Brackin, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 19 - 8:45 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Department of Health and Human Services is celebrating a milestone anniversary of helping thousands of young mothers and children.
Child and Family Services speaks to lawmakers after 12-year-old's death
Garna Mejia, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 17 - 8:03 p.m. | Save Story
The death of 12-year-old Gavin Peterson continues to draw interest from lawmakers.
Get Gephardt helps Utah mother refused refund for unsafe, knockoff car seat
Matt Gephardt, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 17 - 5:05 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah mother gets help from Matt Gephardt after she bought a bogus car seat through Walmart's website.
Instagram makes teen accounts private as pressure mounts on the app to protect children
Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press | Posted Sept. 17 - 8:50 a.m. | Save Story
Instagram is introducing separate teen accounts for those under 18 as it tries to make the platform safer for children amid growing backlash against how social media affects young people's lives.
Families celebrate 15 years of babies graduating from the NICU at West Jordan hospital
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 16 - 9:32 p.m. | Save Story
Dozens of families gathered Monday at the Holy Cross Hospital Jordan Valley to celebrate 15 years of babies graduating from the newborn intensive care unit.
Utah home to cult classic revival of 'Yo Gabba Gabba!'
Arianne Brown for KSL.com | Posted Sept. 16 - 3:04 p.m. | Save Story
Apple TV+ has released a 10-episode "Yo Gabba Gabba!" revival series, "Yo Gabba GabbaLand!" and Utah is where most of that magic happened.
Study shows how a woman's brain reorganizes during pregnancy
Will Dunham, Reuters | Posted Sept. 16 - 11:11 a.m. | Save Story
Pregnancy triggers vast changes in a woman's body — hormonal, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, urinary and more. And, as a new study reveals, the brain undergoes major changes too, some fleeting and others more enduring.
Charity group renovates home of Centerville family
Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 15 - 5:33 p.m. | Save Story
The charity group "Little Miracles" renovated the home of a Centerville family. The family got to see the home for the first time on Saturday.
Family who lost father to suicide encourages checking in, having direct conversations
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 15 - 10:42 a.m. | Save Story
A Utah County family who lost their father to suicide earlier this year is encouraging others to speak to those struggling with their mental health.
How to help preschoolers become life-long learners through inquiry-based learning
Aley Davis, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 15 - 7:58 a.m. | Save Story
Early education experts say capitalizing on opportunities to pique your child's curiosity will set them up for lifelong learning and problem solving. One Ogden mother says her efforts are already paying off.
'Even more devastating than the first time': Utah mom shares daughter's 2nd cancer battle
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 13 - 5:01 p.m. | Save Story
It's Child Cancer Awareness Month, and a mother is sharing her story about her daughter beating cancer — and then relapsing almost two years later.
Tooele baby artist's winning entry a first for Utah State Fair art competition
Lauren Steinbrecher, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 13 - 12:37 p.m. | Save Story
The family of a Utah State Fair art winner is sharing the surprising story behind the prized paintings they submitted, and it just might be a first for the fair contest.
'Utah will continue to lead the fight' to protect children from social media harms, says Gov. Cox
Hanna Seariac, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 11 - 8:31 p.m. | Save Story
Utah cannot enforce its first-of-its kind social media law, but lawmakers and elected officials say they remain committed to protecting children.
Brigham City resource rally distributes food, hygiene products to 400 families in need
Ashley Fredde, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 10 - 10:10 p.m. | Save Story
Approximately 400 families in need received boxes of food, hygiene products and books for their children during a resource rally Tuesday at the Northern Utah Boys and Girls Club.
Moms need more support, mental health experts say in wake of West Haven deaths
Lindsay Aerts, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 10 - 11:49 a.m. | Save Story
Maternal mental health experts in Utah want moms to know there is help available.
'Throw anything in a pot of oil, and it tastes good': Enjoy nostalgia, fried foods at Utah State Fair
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 10 - 6:16 a.m. | Save Story
When thinking of a state fair, images of fried food, carnival rides and good times come to mind. And the Utah State Fair more than delivers.
BYU study finds full-day kindergartners spend only 57 fewer minutes with moms
Marjorie Cortez, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 9 - 10:13 a.m. | Save Story
A new study found that there is not a significant loss of parent time when children attend full-day kindergarten compared to children who attend school half days.
Dads providing more personal help to kids than in previous generations
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 8 - 7:14 p.m. | Save Story
Young people living in two-parent households are getting more support at home than their own parents and grandparents did when they were young. They can turn to their father or their mother if they have a personal problem.
Mother and daughter create art gallery called 'The Watermelon House' for everyone to enjoy
Andrea Olson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Sept. 5 - 10:04 p.m. | Save Story
An Idaho mother and daughter hope a free tiny art gallery they created will help keep the community connected.
Recent child firearm deaths highlight troubling trend in Utah
Daniella Rivera, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 5 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
Several Utah children have died from gunfire in the last two weeks. The deaths are a stark reminder of a troubling trend the KSL Investigators have reported on extensively: firearm deaths among children and teens in Utah.
'Right to carry, duty to secure': Messages of firearm safety after boy's accidental shooting death
Lindsay Aerts, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 4 - 6:07 p.m. | Save Story
In the wake of the tragic deaths of two Utah children dying from accidental gunshot wounds, firearm experts are reminding Utahns to secure their firearms.
Springville City dispatchers help deliver 2 babies in less than 2 weeks
Dan Rascon, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 4 - 8:48 a.m. | Save Story
Two babies were delivered at home in less than two weeks — a real shocker for Springville City dispatchers who took those desperate calls for help from two fathers.
Teen targeted by scammer shares his 'scary' experience to warn others of dangers
Debbie Worthen, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 4 - 8:20 a.m. | Save Story
A South Jordan teen and his family are sounding the alarm after a scam text took a dark turn.
US moms and dads have a mental health crisis, surgeon general warns
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 3 - 6:16 a.m. | Save Story
Parents are increasingly on a hamster wheel of stress and guilt and more stress, according to a new advisory on parental stress and mental health issued this week by the U.S. surgeon general.
Simple ways to help your child eat healthier
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 1 - 10:28 p.m. | Save Story
Parents know it can be tricky getting young kids to acquire a taste for those healthier alternatives to sugary snacks, so here are some tricks to develop those health habits.
Harris and Vance have both floated child tax credit proposals. Here's what they said
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 1 - 6:22 p.m. | Save Story
The Harris-Walz ticket and the Trump-Vance ticket are in a bidding war to see who can offer the bigger child tax credit to help American families as the U.S. presidential election draws near.
(Un)true love: When AI enters the dating scene
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 1 - 2:43 p.m. | Save Story
Artificial intelligence has moved onto the "dating" scene in a big way, with a number of companies offering companionship that can be quite literally bot and sold.
Walmart greeter is gifted thousands of dollars by a woman who he made smile
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 1 - 8:01 a.m. | Save Story
A Walmart greeter is getting a huge gift in return for his kindness, thanks to a Salt Lake City woman who turned to social media for help in saying thanks.
Would you pay to attend a wedding — or charge your guests?
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 31 - 5:45 p.m. | Save Story
With the average cost of a wedding creeping near $35,000 in 2024, according to The Knot, some couples are taking a different approach to paring back prices.
Trump proposes government-funded IVF treatment
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 31 - 12:31 p.m. | Save Story
Former President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that during a second term he would require the government to pay for — or mandate that insurance companies cover — all in-vitro fertilization treatments.
Utah road officials plead to parents to practice safe e-bike riding with children
Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV | Posted Aug. 30 - 9:05 p.m. | Save Story
After three 14-year-olds were hospitalized after crashing into a car while riding a single e-bike, officials are asking parents to teach safe riding practices.
Utah DCFS: When to call for help if abuse is suspected
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted Aug. 30 - 5:13 p.m. | Save Story
Cases of chid abuse are always very sensitive. It can be tough to tell from the outside looking in whether abuse is happening. That's why the Division of Child and Family Services doesn't want us having to take on that pressure.
Why feeding a family has become so expensive
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 29 - 10:02 a.m. | Save Story
The latest consumer price index shows a 0.2% increase in food costs between June and July. May to June was the same, making food prices 2.2% higher than a year ago.
Navigating social media is an important part of heading back to school
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL-TV | Posted Aug. 28 - 8:02 p.m. | Save Story
Back-to-school season is a perfect time to talk to your kids about social media use and how it can impact their mental health.
US surgeon general calls parent stress a public health challenge
Jeff Mason, Reuters | Posted Aug. 28 - 8:14 a.m. | Save Story
The U.S. surgeon general on Wednesday issued a public health advisory about the impact of modern stresses on parents' mental health, calling on government, businesses and community organizations to increase resources to provide them more support.
South Ogden OKs backyard hens; Washington Terrace weighing chicken change
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 27 - 8:07 a.m. | Save Story
The South Ogden City Council approved change allowing backyard chickens, while Washington Terrace officials this week will hold a hearing on the issue.
How to help your student tackle anxiety as they head back to school
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL-TV | Posted Aug. 26 - 9:19 p.m. | Save Story
As students move into a new school year, experts say it can be overwhelming for them. Best practice for parents, they say, is watching out for signs to help them adjust.
Stansbury Park family continues to fight for school zone designation after being hit in a crosswalk
Shara Park, KSL-TV | Posted Aug. 24 - 6:14 p.m. | Save Story
One family knows how painful it can be when a driver doesn't see you in the crosswalk.
How a generational cinnamon roll recipe grew from a family kitchen to a storefront
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 24 - 4:09 p.m. | Save Story
Started long ago in a family kitchen in Utah, Sunshine Buns on Friday opened its first brick-and-mortar location in Orem.
US births declined in 2023, more women skipping prenatal care
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 24 - 12:21 p.m. | Save Story
The number of births in the U.S. and the fertility rate both declined from 2022 to 2023. And for the second year in a row, so did prenatal care in the first trimester of pregnancy, including a growing share of mothers who got no prenatal care at all.
Long COVID in kids: Symptoms vary by age, differ some from adults
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 23 - 9:32 a.m. | Save Story
Millions of children are suffering from long COVID, the lingering post-viral illness that follows SARS-CoV-2 infection and can last weeks, months or even years.
Avoiding risk: Keeping kids safe in bear country
Mike Godfrey for KSL.com | Posted Aug. 23 - 8:44 a.m. | Save Story
A look at options to keep kids and others safe following a rash of recent bear attacks, including one in Montana where a black bear injured a 3-year-old girl as she slept in her tent.
Nearly 60% of supermarket baby foods don't meet nutritional guidelines, study says
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 23 - 6:17 a.m. | Save Story
A new study says that almost 60% of the baby foods available in U.S. supermarkets fall short of nutritional guidelines set by the World Health Organization.
Utah diaper drive aims to collect 1 million diapers for those in need
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 22 - 7:30 p.m. | Save Story
HomeAid Utah's annual diaper drive this Friday has a not-so-simple goal: They're hoping to collect 1 million diapers for the Utah Diaper Bank, which serves low-income families throughout the state.
How to keep underage students alcohol free? Have ongoing talks, experts say
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL-TV | Posted Aug. 22 - 1:44 p.m. | Save Story
Experts urge parents to have an ongoing conversation with their kids about underage drinking.
Relief from school fees at least a year away for Utah families
Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV | Posted Aug. 22 - 8:39 a.m. | Save Story
As children across Utah head back to class, their parents find themselves trying to cover the cost of school fees.
Parents encouraged to speak to teens about dating violence ahead of new school year
Ashley Fredde, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 20 - 7:02 p.m. | Save Story
West Valley police are asking parents to speak with their teenagers about dating violence and to educate themselves on the signs of it as a new school year begins.
Community helps Eagle Mountain home after plea on Facebook
Brianna Chavez, KSL-TV | Posted Aug. 20 - 11:09 a.m. | Save Story
Members of the Eagle Mountain community came to help fellow residents on Sunday evening, after water began to flood a basement during a storm on Sunday.
