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Where are the children? New report outlines Salt Lake City's youth population decline
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 27 - 9:01 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City's youth population is now the lowest it has been in more than a century, even though the city is now more populated overall than it has ever been, according to a new report.
Security cameras capture runner being followed in terrifying ordeal
Arianne Brown for KSL.com | Posted Nov. 27 - 7:57 a.m. | Save Story
A St. George woman was out for a run when she found herself being followed. The ordeal was caught on security cameras.
'Really strong' start: Utah funded $50M for a new first-time homebuyer program
Katie McKellar, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 26 - 10:01 p.m. | Save Story
460 Utah homebuyers have taken advantage of the program. In today's sluggish, expensive market, will it help push builders toward more affordable homes?
Meta collected children's data from Instagram accounts, unsealed court document alleges
Eva Rothenberg, CNN | Posted Nov. 26 - 8:41 p.m. | Save Story
Meta knowingly refused to shut down the majority of accounts belonging to children under the age of 13 while collecting their personal information without parents' consent, a newly unsealed court document from an ongoing federal lawsuit against the social media giant alleges.
Mrs. Washington County aids women grappling emotionally, physically after giving birth
Stephanie DeGraw, St. George News | Posted Nov. 26 - 3:05 p.m. | Save Story
Mrs. Washington County is trying to help raise awareness about women's post-birth challenges as part of her 2023 reign.
Italy is no country for young chefs
Antonella Cinelli, Reuters | Posted Nov. 26 - 1:03 p.m. | Save Story
Like many young people growing up in Sardinia, Davide Sanna loved Italian cuisine and wanted to have a successful career as a chef. But to do so, he had to move to New York.
Pickleball community honors life of Utah man who died in Puerto Rico
Brianna Chavez, KSL-TV | Posted Nov. 26 - 9:34 a.m. | Save Story
Friends and family of a Utah man who was found dead in Puerto Rico earlier this fall came together Saturday to play a sport he loved most, pickleball.
Gen Z teens lonelier, less likely to do drugs, new report finds
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 25 - 7:04 p.m. | Save Story
When it comes to Gen Z teenagers, you can discard the old saw that "kids will be kids," similar across generations based on their age and maturity level. Gen Z is different.
Meet the couple that is changing dating your spouse with unique adventures
Kaigan Mears Bigler, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 25 - 7:21 a.m. | Save Story
Kaysville parents Britton and Sarandon Rasmussen want couples to find unique ways to connect with each other and have fun, not just watch Netflix on the couch.
Family remembers 12-year-old killed while riding dirt bike as a 'beautiful soul'
Andrew Adams, KSL-TV | Posted Nov. 23 - 4:05 p.m. | Save Story
A family remembers their 12-year-old boy who was killed while riding a dirt bike and colliding with a car in Grantsville. They said he was a "beautiful soul" whose life was cut far too short.
Salt Lake City begins safety improvements at 11th and Harrison
Katija Stjepovic, KSL-TV | Posted Nov. 23 - 12:05 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City has been working hard, trying to make intersections safer for our children and students.
Expressing gratitude to God, others enhances the spirit of thankfulness, BYU research shows
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 23 - 11:22 a.m. | Save Story
Thanksgiving is a great time to think about what you are grateful for, and BYU researchers have found not only thinking about gratitude, but expressing your gratitude to others and to God is what really brings the holiday magic to your life.
Turkey rules the table. But a poll finds disagreement over other Thanksgiving classics
Mark Kennedy and Linley Sanders, Associated Press | Posted Nov. 23 - 10:33 a.m. | Save Story
Thanksgiving may be a time for Americans to come together, but opinion is divided over what's on the crowded dinner table.
Majority of Americans, especially women, feel overwhelmed by group texts
Deanie Wimmer, KSL-TV | Posted Nov. 21 - 8:33 p.m. | Save Story
Group texts can be hard to navigate because they come from our closest family members and friends. A social media researcher and an etiquette expert recommend using boundaries and technology to take control, without ruining relationships.
Driving or flying before feasting? Here are some tips for Thanksgiving travelers
Holly Ramer, Associated Press | Posted Nov. 21 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
More than 55 million people are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home for Thanksgiving, and there's no Butterball hotline to help them with any bumps along the way.
Dogs are coming down with an unusual respiratory illness in several US states
Devi Shastri, Associated Press | Posted Nov. 20 - 6:05 p.m. | Save Story
Veterinary laboratories in several states are investigating an unusual respiratory illness in dogs that does not respond to antibiotics.
Here's what the state's Oct. 1 headcount reveals about Utah public schools
Marjorie Cortez, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 17 - 9:58 a.m. | Save Story
Enrollment in Utah public schools has dropped by nearly 2,000 students statewide from the previous year, according to the new data from the Utah State Board of Education.
Bountiful food pantry in need of turkeys, other items before the Thanksgiving holiday
Brianna Chavez, KSL-TV | Posted Nov. 14 - 10:03 a.m. | Save Story
The Bountiful Community Pantry has become a lifeline for many families in the area, serving more than double the number of families this year compared to last.
Wintry mountain town Park City is home to dozens of the longest tropical snakes in world
Mike Stapley for KSL.com | Posted Nov. 12 - 7:43 p.m. | Save Story
Wildfire Retics, located in Park City, collects and breeds reticulated pythons — the longest snake species in the world. They are native to southeast Asia and Indonesia.
Utah is among states with the highest kindergarten vaccine exemption rates
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 12 - 7:05 p.m. | Save Story
The number of kids whose parents opted them out of state-required childhood vaccinations has reached an all-time high, according to new data from the CDC.
5 tips for helping your oven work better and last longer
Grant Olsen for KSL.com | Posted Nov. 11 - 4:45 p.m. | Save Story
When was the last time you did something proactive to improve the performance of your oven?
Owlet baby sock receives FDA clearance to launch medical-grade health monitoring
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 10 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
Utah-based baby care tech company Owlet has received FDA clearance for its baby monitor Dream Sock.
Getting pregnant while pregnant: Utah couple shares incredible story after fertility struggles
Ashley Moser, KSL-TV | Posted Nov. 10 - 10:06 a.m. | Save Story
A Utah family turned to science to grow their family, but the resulting pregnancy came with a surprise and a mystery to unravel.
Family of man killed in biking accident remembers father as hero, pioneer for adaptive sports
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 10 - 8:02 a.m. | Save Story
The family of Jeff Page, a man who died in a biking accident on Halloween, is hoping everyone remembers him as someone who loved helping others, improving wheelchair users' access to sports and feeling the wind on his face.
Firearm injuries, deaths among children doubled during pandemic, study shows
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 9 - 7:03 p.m. | Save Story
Emergency room visits for gun injuries among children doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a national study of data.
Is marriage an economic proposition? Researcher notes decline of marriage, economic impacts
Ashley Fredde, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 8 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
The Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute held a discussion on Wednesday highlighting research regarding declining two-parent homes in the U.S.
Mom wants drivers to pay attention, slow down after SUV hits her, her son in crosswalk
Dan Rascon, KSL-TV | Posted Nov. 8 - 8:20 a.m. | Save Story
A mother and her son recovering at their home from injuries after being hit by an SUV in Stansbury Park.
Utah sees dramatic increase in full-day kindergarten enrollment in 1st year
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 7 - 3:04 p.m. | Save Story
The Beehive State has seen a dramatic increase in the number of families participating in full-day kindergarten since the Legislature passed HB477 in March.
Federal child care fund to run dry in 2024. What that means for Utah parents
Lindsay Aerts, KSL-TV | Posted Nov. 6 - 10:00 a.m. | Save Story
The COVID-era child care fund runs out in June 2024. With parents already paying an average of a quarter of their salary for child care, possible solutions are being discussed.
More fruit pouches for kids are being recalled because of illnesses linked to lead
Jonel Aleccia, Associated Press | Posted Nov. 6 - 9:32 a.m. | Save Story
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has received more reports of illness linked to lead-tainted pouches of apple cinnamon fruit puree marketed for children. At least seven illnesses in five states have been reported.
How dating apps 'ruined dating' for some
Leah Asmelash, CNN | Posted Nov. 5 - 7:37 p.m. | Save Story
Dating apps theoretically provide thousands of options at your fingertips. For many people looking for relationships, apps have made dating an endless journey of swiping, recycled small talk and inevitable ghosting.
Did child abuse go up or down during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 5 - 4:55 p.m. | Save Story
As COVID-19 infections raged and families flocked home from work and school early on, experts predicted a tsunami of child abuse was about to hit.
Turkey prices have dropped by a lot as Thanksgiving planning ramps up
Parija Kavilanz CNN | Posted Nov. 5 - 7:38 a.m. | Save Story
Something wild has happened with turkey prices that's going to make the cost of cooking the Thanksgiving meal more palatable to families on a tight budget.
Safe Routes Utah rewards kids for walking, riding bikes to school
Katija Stjepovic, KSL-TV | Posted Nov. 4 - 8:43 a.m. | Save Story
After we move our clocks ahead one hour this coming Sunday morning, many parents are making plans for the different conditions outside when they send their children off to school.
American Red Cross urges Utahns to test smoke detectors while changing clocks
Kaigan Mears Bigler, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 3 - 8:43 p.m. | Save Story
With daylight saving time coming up on Sunday, the American Red Cross says it's a perfect time to use your extra hour to check your smoke detectors and keep your home safe.
Owners heartbroken after mountain lion kills family cats
Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV | Posted Nov. 3 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
A Cottonwood Heights family says a mountain lion attacked and killed their pet cats Monday.
Halloween nightmare: How this Utahn's wedding ring ended up in a trick-or-treater's candy
Gabrielle Shiozawa, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 2 - 7:03 p.m. | Save Story
A Bountiful woman's wedding ring ended up in the Halloween candy she handed out on Tuesday. But her neighborhood rallied together to help her get it back.
How much food do Utahns waste each year? It's more than you think
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 1 - 8:00 a.m. | Save Story
On average, U.S. households toss $907 worth of food out each year, sometimes needlessly.
Should you let Halloween be a candy free-for-all? Maybe, experts say
Madeline Holcombe, CNN | Posted Oct. 31 - 6:01 p.m. | Save Story
Micromanaging how your child eats candy this Halloween might be more of a trick than a treat, experts say.
Spooky surveys say Utah ranks among top states for Halloween spirit
Kaigan Mears Bigler, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 31 - 10:40 a.m. | Save Story
Utah has achieved multiple high-level rankings for Halloween spirit, including best state for trick-or-treating, most decorated for Halloween, and has the second-most Spirit Halloween stores.
Halloween: How old is too old to trick-or-treat?
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 30 - 7:43 p.m. | Save Story
When teenagers show up at my door on Halloween, I always give them a few extra bits of candy. I hope it helps them when grumpier folks tell them they're too old to trick-or-treat.
Trick or treat? A look at Utah's Halloween forecast
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 30 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
Meteorologists say cool but dry conditions are in store for Utah this Halloween.
As vampires and superheroes take to the streets, parents and kids need this conversation
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 30 - 11:32 a.m. | Save Story
The streets will be crawling with princesses and monsters Tuesday night. But parents should have a conversation with children — especially the younger or more sensitive ones.
Utah women create life-changing resources for other moms experiencing postpartum depression
Meg Christensen for KSL.com | Posted Oct. 29 - 4:45 p.m. | Save Story
As isolating and frightening as it can be for women to face extreme mood disorders with postpartum depression, hope and healing can be found through many different Utah resources.
BYU senior works to create Orem memorial park after discovering infant pioneer graves
Eliza Pace, KSL-TV | Posted Oct. 29 - 2:40 p.m. | Save Story
An empty lot recently caught the attention of a group of women when they discovered it was the final resting place of two pioneer-era infant baby boys.
Dads are spending more time with their kids, but family structure matters
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 29 - 10:11 a.m. | Save Story
America's dads are spending more time with their kids than in the past. And the increase is especially true of college-educated, partnered, white or Asian dads, per a new analysis of time diary data from the federal government.
Utah advocacy group rallies for immigration reform
Gabrielle Shiozawa, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 28 - 8:52 p.m. | Save Story
Advocacy group Utah With All Immigrants rallied at the State Capitol Saturday, urging Utahns to fight for U.S. immigration policy reform.
Map: Your 2023 guide to Halloween decorations, haunted houses and pumpkin patches in Utah 👻
Yvette Cruz, KSL.com | Updated Oct. 26 - 4:33 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 Halloween fun.
Utah celebrates 25 years of supporting healthy marriages
Kaigan Mears Bigler, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 26 - 6:17 a.m. | Save Story
The Utah Marriage Commission celebrated its 25th anniversary Wednesday by looking ahead to its hopes for helping more marriages move forward.
Utah nonprofits bring state leaders together for symposium aimed at stopping child sexual abuse
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 25 - 7:03 p.m. | Save Story
The Policy Project and other partners hosted the Safe Symposium to draw public attention to and create solutions around the issue of child sexual abuse.
More men are caring for frail parents, spouses. Here's what kind of help they need
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 25 - 5:31 p.m. | Save Story
As more men step into the role of caregiver for aging and frail parents or spouses, they face challenges that may be different from those faced by other caregivers. And their approach to the job may disadvantage them.
'How are the children?' Utah hosts 4th annual summit on children's mental health
Ashley Fredde, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 24 - 6:03 p.m. | Save Story
The fourth annual Ready! Resilient! Utah Early Childhood Mental Health Summit reviewed progress on policy recommendations outlined in previous summits on Tuesday.
Tens of thousands celebrate 40 years of the North Logan Pumpkin Walk
Kris Carpenter for KSL.com | Posted Oct. 23 - 6:42 p.m. | Save Story
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Pumpkin Walk, a free event at North Logan's Elk Ridge Park that showcases the artistic efforts of elementary school classes, nonprofits and independent artists.
Younger Utahns encouraged to prepare wills
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL-TV | Posted Oct. 22 - 10:12 p.m. | Save Story
Just because you're in your 20s doesn't mean you shouldn't have a will — a legal document that spells out your wishes in case you're not around to express them.
Why fewer marriages, lower levels of faith are related
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 22 - 4:04 p.m. | Save Story
A large new survey suggests that as men disappear from living with their children and couples stop marrying or they divorce, Christianity in the U.S. takes a major hit.
Cost of family health insurance nearly $24,000 this year
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 22 - 10:11 a.m. | Save Story
The average cost for a family health insurance plan available through an employer in 2023 is just under $24,000, a 7% jump, according to an annual employer health benefits survey by KFF released Wednesday.
These 5 toys are regular finalists for Hall of Fame honors. Now fans can vote 1 in
Carolyn Thompson, Associated Press | Posted Oct. 21 - 9:31 a.m. | Save Story
The National Toy Hall of Fame is celebrating its 25th anniversary with more public participation in the induction process.
So-called toddler milks are unregulated and unnecessary, a major pediatrician group says
Jonel Aleccia, Associated Press | Posted Oct. 20 - 8:33 p.m. | Save Story
A pediatricians' group is warning powdered drink mixes known as "toddler milks" are unregulated, unnecessary and nutritionally incomplete.
