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Why the FDA said no to needle-free EpiPen injection alternative
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 20 - 8:02 p.m. | Save Story
Those hoping for an alternative to the EpiPen's needle bite when they've been exposed to bees or other serious allergens will have to hold on — at least for now. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has rejected the first nasal spray that would have been a needle-free alternative to injectable epinephrine.
'Stranger Becomes Neighbor': Keeping families together
Andrea Smardon, KSL Podcasts | Posted Sept. 19 - 6:18 a.m. | Save Story
A new KSL podcast, "Stranger Becomes Neighbor," follows the experiences of Afghan refugees in Utah and the people who try to help them.
Parents buying homes for their adult children
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 18 - 7:44 p.m. | Save Story
There's a surprising growing trend in real estate. Parents and older adults are buying homes for their adult children.
Parent advocacy group hosting rally, pushing for inclusion for kids with intellectual disabilities
Brianna Chavez, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 18 - 1:32 p.m. | Save Story
A parent advocacy group pushing for inclusion in schools across the state calls on the community for support.
Child care providers face tough choices as pandemic relief funds phase out
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 16 - 3:31 p.m. | Save Story
Working parents with young kids are bracing for a big disruption in child care as pandemic relief funds expire at the end of September.
TikTok fined $370M over handling of children's data in Europe
Reuters | Posted Sept. 16 - 11:11 a.m. | Save Story
TikTok has been fined $370 million for breaching privacy laws regarding the processing of children's personal data in the European Union, its lead regulator in the bloc said on Friday.
Mother and father of six Rexburg children die of cancer within nine months of each other
Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Sept. 15 - 10:01 p.m. | Save Story
Six siblings in southeastern Idaho are preparing for the funeral of their mother, who died nine months after their father passed away.
Proper nutrition will help your child reach their academic peak
Ken Fall, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 15 - 12:27 p.m. | Save Story
Make sure your kids are well fueled for those busy school days — dieticians say they need it!
Child poverty in the US jumped, income declined in 2022 as pandemic benefits ended
Mike Schneider, Associated Press | Posted Sept. 14 - 7:19 a.m. | Save Story
Child poverty in the United States more than doubled and median household income declined last year when coronavirus pandemic-era government benefits expired and inflation kept rising.
US judge rules against Biden's DACA regulation for 'Dreamer' immigrants
Ted Hesson, Reuters | Posted Sept. 13 - 6:30 p.m. | Save Story
A U.S. judge on Wednesday ruled against a program offering deportation relief and work permits to immigrants brought to the country illegally as children, known as "Dreamers," despite an attempt by President Joe Biden's administration to bolster the program's standing with a new regulation.
Unmarried couples are buying more homes together than ever, report says
Devin Oldroyd, KSL NewsRadio | Posted Sept. 13 - 9:32 a.m. | Save Story
A new report by the National Association of Realtors found that more unmarried couples are buying homes together.
'Stranger Becomes Neighbor': Afghan strike force veterans who aided US military seek a home
Andrea Smardon, KSL Podcasts | Posted Sept. 12 - 4:33 p.m. | Save Story
A new KSL podcast, "Stranger Becomes Neighbor," follows the experiences of Afghan refugees in Utah and the people who try to help them.
Jordan School District pilot program teaches students how to use AI
Dan Rascon, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 11 - 9:22 a.m. | Save Story
Artificial Intelligence in the classroom can be a very touchy subject and is not always welcome. However, the Jordan School District is embracing the new technology in a big way.
Is an eye-tracking device a simpler way to detect autism?
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 10 - 9:57 p.m. | Save Story
Autism is typically diagnosed in children when they are 4 or 5 years old, but a new tool could make earlier detection and intervention possible.
What do home-school educators think about ChatGPT?
Marjorie Cortez, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 10 - 12:16 p.m. | Save Story
As some schools scramble to determine how they will allow students to use AI in classrooms, results of a new national survey indicate many home educators are embracing ChatGPT.
Survey: Do most women take their husband's last name? And will future brides?
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 10 - 10:32 a.m. | Save Story
In a time when many people are delaying marriage, driving the age at first marriage up for both men and women, when a growing number of people are foregoing marriage completely and the share of couples who cohabit has grown, there's one thing that hasn't changed much.
Kaysville family raising money to install Angel of Hope statue in cemetery
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 10 - 7:23 a.m. | Save Story
A Kaysville family is raising money to put an Angel of Hope statue in their city cemetery in the hopes of giving families who have lost children a place to heal.
Spike in behavior incidents has many Utah schools trying new approaches to keep students safe
Josh Szymanik, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 4 - 7:06 p.m. | Save Story
A statewide report shows violence, intimidation and vandalism have skyrocketed in Utah schools. Here's what some schools are trying to do about it.
Utah crossing guard shortage poses serious safety risk for students
Brittany Tait, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 4 - 12:10 p.m. | Save Story
Schools across Utah are facing a crossing guard shortage. Some parents and a former crossing guard say one school with almost 1,000 students faces serious challenges.
Utah birth rate decline is partially due to cost, expert says
Lindsay Aerts, KSL NewsRadio | Posted Sept. 3 - 9:01 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah birth rate has been on the decline quite steadily since 2008. Now, local policy advocates are looking for ways to help families have more kids.
New health study findings your family needs to know
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 3 - 8:17 p.m. | Save Story
E. coli infections that are immune to the antibiotic ciprofloxacin, a common treatment, are on the rise despite a six-year decrease in prescribing the treatment. That bucks what's expected to happen.
Drug testing doubt: Utah's child welfare agency shares results of internal audit
Daniella Rivera, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 3 - 4:17 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's child welfare agency has released the results of an audit into drug testing related complaints that was conducted in response to questions from the KSL Investigators.
The surprising places where germs lurk at home
Lois Collins, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 2 - 7:03 p.m. | Save Story
Asked what's the germiest surface in the house, you might say the toilet seat. But you'd likely be wrong.
Polynesian Days festival brings island culture to Utah, raises money for Maui
Gabrielle Shiozawa, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 2 - 5:26 p.m. | Save Story
The annual Polynesian Days event this weekend is connecting islanders in Utah, teaching about Polynesian culture and raising money to support those affected by the recent Maui wildfires.
With influx of refugees, Catholic Community Services calls for furniture donations
Erin Cox, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 2 - 3:31 p.m. | Save Story
There is a lot of talk about the need to house Utah's growing community. But as refugee families arrive, one organization isn't so much concerned about the house itself as they are about what's inside.
Idaho father, daughter 'loving with everything' years after crash killed her mom and others
Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Aug. 31 - 1:54 p.m. | Save Story
It's been nearly two and a half years since Emerson Myers walked away from a rollover crash on a Nevada highway that took her mom's life.
Family posts warning sign after dog dies from exposure to Utah Lake toxins
Lauren Steinbrecher, KSL-TV | Posted Aug. 31 - 10:05 a.m. | Save Story
A devastated family is grieving the loss of their dog they took to Utah Lake. They are angry that there were no warning signs at the access point where they entered the beach.
'Stranger Becomes Neighbor': Utahns help refugees with food, but mostly connection
Andrea Smardon, KSL Podcasts | Posted Aug. 29 - 6:19 a.m. | Save Story
A new KSL podcast, "Stranger Becomes Neighbor," follows the experiences of Afghan refugees in Utah and the people who try to help them.
Utah mom shares why her kids are thriving in homeschool
Tamara Vaifanua and Mary Culbertson, KSL-TV | Posted Aug. 28 - 7:50 a.m. | Save Story
A Utah mom shares her experience homeschooling her kids and the effects it has on her children, ones she hopes will last them their lives.
Utah professor says genetics, personalized medicine aren't a 'magic bullet' for many diseases
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 27 - 7:01 p.m. | Save Story
University of Utah professor James Tabery argues for an environmental approach to reduce risk of cancer and other diseases.
Utah woman builds connection with her community with Lego model of iconic Lehi Roller Mills
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 26 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
A woman who built a Lego model of the Lehi Roller Mills says it was a great way for her to get in touch with her new community.
Even the tooth fairy can't escape inflation
Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL-TV | Posted Aug. 26 - 8:26 p.m. | Save Story
Explore the impact of tooth fairy inflation trend on tooth values. From cents to dollars, discover predictions for the future.
Karate tournament memorializes South Jordan karate champ
Gabrielle Shiozawa, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 26 - 7:05 p.m. | Save Story
David and Seleny Crosby honored their late daughter who died in a bus accident at age 10 through the seventh annual Seleny Joanne Karate Championship in Lehi on Saturday.
National Dog Day: Adopt a dog, puppy from a local animal shelter
Gabby Peterson, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 26 - 6:22 p.m. | Save Story
August is National Dog Month, with the monthlong celebration culminating in a special commemorative 24 hours, National Dog Day.
Housing affordability is now worse than before 2006 bubble popped. Where does Utah stand?
Katie McKellar, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 24 - 9:05 p.m. | Save Story
With mortgage rates hitting their highest level in over 20 years, U.S. housing market affordability is even lower than at the peak of the housing bubble in 2006.
Lehi family remains hopeful crews will find uncle on Maui as number of missing reaches 1,100
Ashley Moser, KSL-TV | Posted Aug. 24 - 8:01 p.m. | Save Story
It has been two weeks since the Ganer family has heard from their uncle. They remain hopeful but understand the reality of the situation.
'Utah's most exclusive club': Honoring the state's 145 centenarians
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 24 - 7:02 p.m. | Save Story
Gov. Spencer Cox visited with dozens of centenarians and their families during a celebration of the 145 Utahns aged 100 or older.
All-Courts closes business — what now for customers?
Matt Gephardt and Cindy St. Clair, KSL-TV | Posted Aug. 22 - 8:33 p.m. | Save Story
An athletic court construction company shut its doors, leaving dozens of customers without their courts or their money. Matt Gephardt looks into what their options are for recouping costs.
RSV vaccine approved for use by pregnant women to protect newborns
Lois Collins, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 22 - 8:06 p.m. | Save Story
For the first time, there's a vaccine for pregnant women to protect their babies against respiratory syncytial virus. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration this week approved Abrysvo for use at 32 to 36 weeks of gestation.
'Stranger Becomes Neighbor': Afghan soldier navigates new life in Utah with help from afar
Andrea Smardon, KSL Podcasts | Posted Aug. 22 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
Sima is one of 43 Afghan women now living in the U.S. But as the podcast "Stranger Becomes Neighbor" uncovers, getting on that plane two years ago wasn't the end of her struggle.
Malaria has spread in a 3rd state. Here's what Utahns should know
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 21 - 8:11 p.m. | Save Story
Locally acquired malaria, which hadn't been seen in the United States for two decades until earlier this summer, has now been reported in a third state.
Speech-language pathologist opens a business helping dozens of kids
Jenny Carpenter, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 21 - 12:03 p.m. | Save Story
After recognizing a need for privatized help for kids with speech disabilities, Summer Price opened Middle Hill Speech and Voice Clinic in Draper, where she and two other women balance caring for their kids at home and assisting kids at the clinic.
Father and 3 sons qualify to compete at 2023 world bull riding finals
Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Aug. 21 - 8:34 a.m. | Save Story
A Lemhi father will be less than 15 feet from all three of his sons as they compete to become the 2023 world bull riding champion next month.
Nonprofit highlights need to help stop child sex trafficking in Utah
Jenny Carpenter, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 21 - 8:09 a.m. | Save Story
The film "The Sound of Freedom" raised awareness of child exploitation overseas. But a nonprofit says Utahns need to know how to prevent child sex abuse going on here.
Salt Lake City business gets $10K grant to improve lives of stay-at-home parents
Jenny Carpenter, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 20 - 12:17 p.m. | Save Story
"Nice and Neat Homes" — a business spearheaded by sisters Alexia and Priscila Halliday — has received a $10K grant to continue expanding its business.
As a first-time grandparent, here's what you need to know
Marjorie Cortez, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 20 - 10:07 a.m. | Save Story
A member of the state school board, Cindy Davis was on a Zoom meeting when her adult daughter Katie burst into the room with life-changing news.
Don't delay: Everyone in your family needs a checkup
Ken Fall, KSL-TV | Posted Aug. 19 - 3:32 p.m. | Save Story
Back to school time might be the best time to get the entire family important checkups.
Utah family shown 'Aloha Spirit' staying in Maui shelter after vacation rental burns down
Ashley Moser, KSL-TV | Posted Aug. 18 - 4:31 p.m. | Save Story
A family from Delta, Utah, said they were shown love and support from locals when they had no place to go following the fire in Lahaina.
Mother urges caution accepting car rides after daughter is injured in suspected DUI crash
Gabrielle Shiozawa, KSL.com | Updated Aug. 18 - 12:13 p.m. | Save Story
A woman whose daughter was severely injured in a rollover involving an accused drunk driver in Ogden is urging parents to be careful about who they let give rides to their children.
How to help kids cope with anxiety as school starts
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL-TV | Posted Aug. 17 - 11:02 a.m. | Save Story
The start of a school year can be an exciting time for kids, but some may feel a little anxious about it. Here's how to help.
Illinois passes a law that requires parents to compensate child influencers
Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN | Posted Aug. 16 - 9:34 p.m. | Save Story
Should children receive a portion of the revenue earned from family social media posts? Illinois lawmakers have an answer.
New, cheaper naloxone is coming to pharmacy shelves
Kyle Dunphey, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 16 - 7:33 p.m. | Save Story
As the opioid crisis worsened, killing more and more Americans each year, the only drug that could resuscitate someone from a fatal overdose got more expensive.
Where have all the children gone? Utah school enrollment shows recent decline
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 16 - 6:16 a.m. | Save Story
Here's a look at how enrollment numbers have changed over the past few years and what they say about some of Utah's largest districts.
Talking to kids about the dangers of underage drinking
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL-TV | Posted Aug. 15 - 11:26 a.m. | Save Story
With kids heading back to school, doctors say it's a good time for parents to talk to them about the dangers of alcohol.
'Stranger Becomes Neighbor': Separated from parents, Afghan refugees land in Utah in the dark
Andrea Smardon, KSL Podcasts | Posted Aug. 15 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
A new KSL podcast, "Stranger Becomes Neighbor," follows the experiences of Afghan refugees in Utah and the people who try to help them.
Utahn claims rights to Latvian castle, reconnects with family history and noble bloodline
Jenny Carpenter, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 14 - 6:18 a.m. | Save Story
A Utah man claims he and his family are the rightful owners of a castle in Latvia — and he says he has hundreds of years of family records to prove it.
Single moms are 'on' 24/7. New report highlights need for more supportive programs, policies
Marjorie Cortez, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 13 - 7:24 a.m. | Save Story
A new report by the Utah Women & Leadership Project at Utah State University details the many challenges single mothers face, such as economic disadvantages, mental health concerns, work instability, and decreased time to devote to their children and their well-being.
Utah community helps thousands of refugee children with back-to-school supplies
Erin Cox, KSL-TV | Posted Aug. 12 - 4:46 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah community showed up in a big way to provide back to school supplies for refugee children.
