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Christmas in Color returns for its 10th year to light up the holidays in 2 Utah communities
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Nov. 13 - 7:41 a.m. | Save Story
Annual drive-thru holiday lights and musical experience returns to Utah this weekend, with a new location added in Utah County.
'Every moment is a fight': After surviving paralysis twice, Idaho 4-year-old faces another hurdle
Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Nov. 12 - 3:08 p.m. | Save Story
An Idaho 4-year-old, Carter Grover, who was paralyzed for the second time in his life after a crash in September, continues to persevere. Now, he needs a pacemaker.
Utah's Thanksgiving favorites: What's on everyone's plate this year?
Kathleen Clove, KSL | Posted Nov. 12 - 1:35 p.m. | Save Story
While turkey is arguably the main attraction at most Thanksgiving tables across America, it's not necessarily the most sought-after dish.
Nonprofit Youth Futures needs your help to combat teen homelessness
Jodi Reynosa, KSL | Posted Nov. 10 - 6:41 p.m. | Save Story
November marks National Homeless Youth Awareness Month, and the Utah nonprofit Youth Futures is taking action with its annual event: the Utah Sleep Out.
Salt Lake County to extend child care services at 4 centers for a few more months
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Nov. 10 - 12:42 p.m. | Save Story
The Salt Lake County Council voted to extend a child care program a few more months, but its still plans to close four county-run child care centers.
Salt Lake City strikes deal to bring lost after-school programs back to west side
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Nov. 9 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's capital city has reached an agreement with the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salt Lake to restore after-school programs on the city's west side, months after the services closed.
Infant botulism in 10 US states linked to formula being recalled
Associated Press | Posted Nov. 9 - 2:05 p.m. | Save Story
Federal and state health officials are investigating 13 cases in 10 states of infant botulism linked to baby formula that was being recalled, authorities said Saturday.
Major retailers promise a cheaper Thanksgiving, but there's a twist
Siddharth Cavale, Reuters | Posted Nov. 9 - 9:30 a.m. | Save Story
Grocery giants are trumpeting their Thanksgiving meal deals as more affordable than ever. But those retailers are doing exactly what shoppers are doing, trading down to cheaper private-label alternatives or offering fewer items.
Family Engagement Month: Building partnerships between Utah's parents and teachers
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 8 - 6:31 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah State Board of Education is observing national Family Engagement Month, a monthlong campaign highlighting the critical importance of partnerships between schools and families.
Utah community still stands for Izzy Tichenor — and against bullying
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Nov. 8 - 3:01 p.m. | Save Story
Community gathers to remember Izzy Tichenor, while the family encourages people to speak out against bullying.
Communities step up as food pantries face surge in demand during government shutdown
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted Nov. 7 - 10:33 p.m. | Save Story
Organizations like Cache Community Food Pantry and Weber Human Services are stepping up for northern Utah families affected by the government shutdown, but leaders say continued help is critical.
Here's a way to get into skiing or snowboarding that won't break the bank
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 7 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
Dale Roberts, the founder and CEO of Ogden-based Rocky Mountain Ski Swaps, wants to make skiing and snowboarding more accessible for families by offering gently used and discounted new gear.
Utah SNAP recipients to receive November benefits; exact timeline remains unclear
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Nov. 7 - 11:03 a.m. | Save Story
SNAP benefits are expected to resume for November, despite the ongoing government shutdown.
Parents petition against defunding of Salt Lake County child care programs
Curtis Booker, KSL | Updated Nov. 6 - 6:04 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake County parents are fighting to persuade the Republican majority of the County Council to reconsider a funding cut to child care programs.
Which baby names did parents choose most often in 2024?
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 6 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
In a country where change can happen fast, one thing seems remarkably steady recently: Popular baby names are dug in and changing very little.
Utah foster care agencies urgently seeking more families
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted Nov. 5 - 10:05 a.m. | Save Story
Foster care agencies in Utah say they are facing a shortage of families willing to take in children, especially in counties outside of Salt Lake County.
Utah Food Bank asks for food, time and money as SNAP uncertainty lingers
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted Nov. 4 - 6:37 p.m. | Save Story
Local food banks are requesting additional time, food, and money to help cover demands made during the ongoing government shutdown.
In US first, New Mexico launches free child care for all
Andrew Hay, Reuters | Posted Nov. 3 - 12:33 p.m. | Save Story
New Mexico became on Saturday the first state to offer free child care to all residents, in a bid to boost its economy and lift education and child welfare levels ranked the worst in the country.
'Perpetually cheerful': What this 100-year-old veteran has learned about life
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Nov. 2 - 10:08 a.m. | Save Story
Being 100 years old feels the same as being 99, except you get a lot more attention — at least according to veteran Don C Stephens.
