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Veterans with flutes: Utah vets use their talents to help others heal
Peter Rosen, KSL-TV | Posted Nov. 16 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
Some Utah veterans have turned to an unusual therapeutic tool to help soldiers and other vets with post-traumatic stress syndrome – Native American flutes.
Pokemon cards and the extremes people go to get them
Par Kermani, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 16 - 10:01 a.m. | Save Story
Trading card collectors are lining up hours before stores open across Utah to secure new Pokémon cards, due to scarcity caused by high demand and scalpers who immediately resell the products at inflated prices.
The typical first-time homebuyer in the US is 40. Are Utahns waiting that long, too?
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 13 - 9:03 p.m. | Save Story
First-time homebuyers continue to get older nationwide — and likely in Utah.
Christmas in Color returns for its 10th year to light up the holidays in 2 Utah communities
Curtis Booker, KSL.com | 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.
Utah's Thanksgiving favorites: What's on everyone's plate this year?
Kathleen Clove, KSL.com | 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.
Fewer trips, tighter wallets: Holiday travel demand cools across the board, report shows
Aishwarya Jain, Reuters | Posted Nov. 12 - 6:51 a.m. | Save Story
The holiday rush may lose some of its momentum this year as a report on Wednesday shows Americans are planning to take fewer trips and spend less on them amid growing financial concerns.
FDA to drop black box warnings from menopause hormone therapies
Christy Santhosh and Ahmed Aboulenein, Reuters | Updated Nov. 10 - 4:36 p.m. | Save Story
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Monday it would remove the strictest "black box" warnings from hormone therapies used to treat menopause symptoms, a move that may boost access to treatments long shunned by patients and doctors over safety fears.
Pill may lower cholesterol in those who don't see benefit with statins alone
Jacqueline Howard, CNN | Updated Nov. 10 - 2:35 p.m. | Save Story
For some people with high cholesterol, making lifestyle changes and taking routine statin medications may not be sufficient to help them reach their target cholesterol levels.
US to announce new dietary guidelines in December, Kennedy says
Steve Holland, Reuters | Updated Nov. 8 - 12:57 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump's administration will release new dietary guidelines in December aimed at reducing high rates of obesity and changing the country's food culture.
Veterans Day deals, discounts and events in Utah this year
KSL.com Staff | Posted Nov. 6 - 10:01 a.m. | Save Story
Find the best Utah Veterans Day deals, events and free meals for 2025. Celebrate and honor service members with discounts and celebrations statewide.
West Valley City farm wants your leftover holiday pumpkins
Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV | Posted Nov. 5 - 7:29 a.m. | Save Story
A Salt Lake County farm is asking for leftover Halloween pumpkins.
Lilly, Novo near deals to cut obesity drug prices, gain Medicare access
Reuters | Posted Nov. 4 - 7:33 p.m. | Save Story
Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk are expected to announce deals with the White House to offer the lowest dose of their weight-loss drugs at $149 per month, in exchange for Medicare coverage.
Trump administration injects more temporary funding for child nutrition program
Leah Douglas, Reuters | Updated Nov. 4 - 12:46 p.m. | Save Story
The administration of President Donald Trump has made $450 million in tariff revenue available for a childhood nutrition program imperiled by the federal government shutdown.
Provo couple celebrates 80th wedding anniversary
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 1 - 10:02 a.m. | Save Story
A Provo couple recently celebrated an occasion not many other couples have been able to reach: their 80th wedding anniversary.
College or pro football: Which games are better?
Kathleen Clove, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 31 - 6:36 p.m. | Save Story
Football fans, it's time to make your play. Are college or pro football games more entertaining? Make your voice heard in the KSL Weekly Poll.
95-year-old retirement home resident starts his own Taylor Swift fan club
Eddie Messel, KETV via CNN | Updated Oct. 30 - 8:36 p.m. | Save Story
After a worker expressed disappointment that Taylor Swift wouldn't respond to her letters, 95-year-old Frank Uryasz took matters into his own hands. And word's getting out.
Everything you need to know about Utah's daylight saving time
Robin King, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 30 - 10:40 a.m. | Save Story
Wondering when to change your clocks? Daylight Saving Time in Utah ends Sunday, Nov. 2. Find out if Utah will ever get rid of it and tips for adjusting to the new time.
Utah Halloween Map 2025: Haunted houses, pumpkin patches and lights near you
KSL.com team | Updated Oct. 29 - 4:39 p.m. | Save Story
Check out our interactive map to see how Utahns are getting into the Halloween spirit this year, or find a local haunted house or pumpkin patch to enjoy some fall fun.
US health chief says there is not enough data to show Tylenol causes autism
Susan Heavey and Ahmed Aboulenein, Reuters | Updated Oct. 29 - 4:28 p.m. | Save Story
Donald Trump's top health official on Wednesday said evidence does not show that Kenvue's pain medicine Tylenol definitively causes autism, but that it should still be used cautiously.
Grandmothers in Colombia get the quinceañera they never had
Astrid SuÁrez, Associated Press | Posted Oct. 27 - 8:27 a.m. | Save Story
At age 72, Rosalba Casas finally celebrated her 15th birthday on Friday, donning a flowing pink dress and a tiara for the quinceañera she dreamed of as a teenager.
NICU babies steal the show for Halloween
Par Kermani, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 26 - 9:36 a.m. | Save Story
At Davis Holy Cross Hospital's NICU, nurses and staff bring Halloween magic to families by dressing premature babies in hand-crafted costumes, creating cherished moments during a challenging time.
Only 4 states like this World Series team better, and Utah is one of them
Emma Neff, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 25 - 11:07 a.m. | Save Story
First you take the World Series, then pick the underdog and you root for them. Except for a handful of states — four, to be exact. And Utah happens to be one of them.
US food banks brace for surge as shutdown threatens benefits
Leah Douglas and P.J. Huffstutter, Reuters | Posted Oct. 25 - 10:13 a.m. | Save Story
Food banks across the United States can't replace government aid if SNAP benefits go away in November due to the government shutdown, risking increased hunger, advocates say.
Utah family lives nomadic lifestyle to help child with autism thrive
Meg Christensen for KSL.com | Posted Oct. 25 - 10:02 a.m. | Save Story
One Utah family lives a nomadic lifestyle to help their child with autism thrive.
Positively 50+: Couple hits the road to retirement in an RV
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL-TV | Posted Oct. 25 - 8:14 a.m. | Save Story
Mike and Jennifer Wendland explained how RVing is a way to keep a part of their former lives as journalists alive.
Bully-proof your child: 5 patterns that make them a target and how to break them
Lauren Tippetts, KSL-TV | Posted Oct. 22 - 11:51 a.m. | Save Story
Bullying is a constant issue for children and teens. A KSL parenting contributor said that while parents mean well, they often offer advice that misses the mark. She shared how to bully-proof our kids.
50 of the world's best breads
Jen Rose Smith, CNN | Posted Oct. 20 - 12:21 p.m. | Save Story
What is bread? You likely don't have to think for long, and whether you're hungry for a slice of sourdough or craving tortillas, what you imagine says a lot about where you're from.
8 haunted places in Utah to explore this fall — if you dare
Robin King for KSL.com | Posted Oct. 18 - 8:28 p.m. | Save Story
Explore haunted places in Utah this fall. Check out these spooky hikes, scary caves and eerie ghost towns where history still whispers through the desert wind.
Walking is good for you. Walking backward can add to the benefits
Stephen Wade, Associated Press | Posted Oct. 18 - 2:05 p.m. | Save Story
Here's a simple way to switch up your walking routine, according to experts: Try going backward.
Reader poll: Utah's favorite Halloween candies
Karli Davis, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 16 - 10:45 a.m. | Save Story
Something sweet and yummy that you'll want in your tummy? KSL.com asked Utahns about their favorite Halloween candies.
Study looks at impact of screen time on school test scores
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 13 - 6:21 a.m. | Save Story
A new study shows an inverse relationship between screen time when young and academic achievement later, giving parents another reason to curb excessive time online.
Utah ranks at top of list of states that love this polarizing Halloween candy
Emma Neff, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 12 - 12:02 p.m. | Save Story
It is that time of year again, when the tricolor pyramid of sugar, mellowcreme and wax makes its grand return. For some, it's a reason to look forward to the fall season.
What is the Utah drawl? A look at words Utahns pronounce differently
Kathleen Clove, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 9 - 10:19 a.m. | Save Story
What does the Utah accent sound like? Get ready to make up your own vowel sounds, or skip a few letters altogether.
KSL.com poll: Are Utah drivers getting more aggressive?
Karli Davis, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 8 - 4:00 p.m. | Save Story
KSL.com wants to know if you think Utah drivers are getting more aggressive behind the wheel. Look at the info and leave us a comment.
Utahns among hundreds of Mount Everest hikers impacted by extreme blizzard
Curtis Booker, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 8 - 7:40 a.m. | Save Story
A Herriman man and his cousins attempt to summit Mount Everest, but were cut short due to severe snow storm on the high peak.
How to grow a giant pumpkin, with help from science
Adithi Ramakrishnan and Shelby Lum, Associated Press | Posted Oct. 5 - 8:34 a.m. | Save Story
Every year, growers raise giant pumpkins and compete in weigh-offs against other colossal fruits, and Tony Scott is no different. Find out how you can do the same with the right stuff.
'A rare occurence': Hogle Zoo achieves perfect score from Association of Zoos and Aquariums
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 1 - 4:50 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's Hogle Zoo achieved a perfect score and accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, a feat accomplished by only nine other organizations in 51 years.
'You can be broken while being brave': Southern Utah author rebuilds life after downfall
Jessi Bang, St. George News | Posted Oct. 1 - 9:42 a.m. | Save Story
Beth McDonough was a seasoned reporter who told the stories of others. Now, she's telling her story — the collapse of her career and her comeback — in a new, two-part memoir.
Cache Valley Visitors Bureau hopes to draw people with fall colors, festivals
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 26 - 8:23 a.m. | Save Story
The Cache Valley Visitors Bureau hopes more people will look at the area as a fall destination. A series of festivals could help, along with the changing colors in both Logan and Sardine canyons.
Is your child ready to ditch the booster seat? Experts say: Not so fast
Jodi Reynosa, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 23 - 4:00 p.m. | Save Story
If your child is 8 years old, Utah law states they can transition from a booster seat to a regular seatbelt. But child safety experts say age alone isn't enough to determine whether they're truly ready.
Compassionate tech helper in Riverdale honored as Volunteer of the Year by AARP
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 19 - 12:35 p.m. | Save Story
Each year, AARP Utah honors volunteers who make a real difference in their communities. This year's top honoree is a woman using her tech skills and heart to help others.
Vaccine advisers drop plan for hepatitis B vote
Reuters | Posted Sept. 19 - 9:38 a.m. | Save Story
A revamped panel of vaccine advisers appointed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Friday decided not to go ahead with a planned vote that would have delayed the first hepatitis B vaccine dose for newborns, citing inconsistency in the proposed policy changes.
Utah's new HOA ombudsman to help resolve disputes between HOAs and homeowners
Matt Gephardt, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 18 - 9:36 a.m. | Save Story
Friction between homeowners and their homeowners associations spurred the state to launch a new office within the Utah Department of Commerce — the HOA Ombudsman Office.
Utah's centenarians share what they have learned over 100 years
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 16 - 9:02 p.m. | Save Story
Fifty-six centenarians at the 37th annual Utah's Club Centenarians celebration in West Jordan on Tuesday shared words of wisdom as Gov. Spencer Cox and his wife shared theirs.
Over half of health care workers plan to switch jobs by next year, survey finds
Mrinalika Roy, Reuters | Updated Sept. 15 - 1:09 p.m. | Save Story
More than half of U.S. health care workers are actively looking to leave their current jobs, according to a new survey, underscoring mounting pressure on an already strained system.
Popular Utah floral arranger travels the world for weddings
Meg Christensen for KSL.com | Posted Sept. 14 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
During a difficult illness, Morgan Cullimore's love for flowers blossomed into a successful floral business, taking her to weddings worldwide.
A Utahn just won this mountain biking world championship
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 13 - 9:02 p.m. | Save Story
Midway resident Keegan Swenson nearly gave up mountain bike racing in the spring. But after winning the MTB World Championship in Switzerland on Sept. 6, he should be glad he didn't.
'It's unfathomable': YouTuber banned from Roblox warns parents after predator busts
Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Sept. 13 - 7:04 p.m. | Save Story
A popular YouTuber known as Schlep has a warning for parents about Roblox after the company banned him from the platform for exposing alleged child predators.
Here's how to help kids deal with current events — and the sometimes violent imagery they bring
Deepti Hajela, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 13 - 5:47 p.m. | Save Story
The shooting death of conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk raises the question parents are asking more frequently: How do you talk to your kids about what's going on?
From pale yellow eyes to a gummy smile: St. George parents tell their daughter's liver transplant story
Stockton Myers, St. George News | Posted Sept. 12 - 9:07 a.m. | Save Story
Two St. George parents are telling their story following their 8-month-old daughter's life-changing surgery.
Washington to the Wasatch Front: When serving US presidents came to Utah
Kathleen Clove, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 10 - 10:30 a.m. | Save Story
By train and by plane, U.S. presidents have made their way to Utah to stump, speak and take a break. Some visited often, and some never came again.
Girl Scouts adding a new cookie to the lineup
Jordan Valinsky, CNN | Posted Sept. 9 - 9:40 a.m. | Save Story
Girl Scouts of the USA is debuting a new cookie for its upcoming season.
As world gets hotter, Americans are turning to more sugar, study finds
Seth Borenstein, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 8 - 2:43 p.m. | Save Story
Global warming in the United States is amping up the country's sweet tooth, a new study found.
Hospital workers save new grandfather after collapse
Andrew Adams, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 8 - 11:11 a.m. | Save Story
A Utah man was recovering Sunday after collapsing, and family members attributed his survival to his granddaughter's birth— which placed him just seconds from medical help.
Why this Salt Lake woman gives away hair
Lee Benson, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 8 - 6:18 a.m. | Save Story
Ever since losing her hair in radiation treatments, Lacy Gadegaard-West has had empathy for others going through the same thing.
Playing smarter: How you can prevent some common pickleball injuries
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 7 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
A University of Utah physical therapy coordinator explained that injuries to pickleball players vary based on age group, but there are ways you can prevent these common ailments.
Got the sniffles? What to know about summer colds and the COVID-19 variant called 'stratus'
Devi Shastri, Associated Press | Posted Sept. 4 - 8:02 p.m. | Save Story
Summer heat, outdoor fun, and cold and flu symptoms? Federal data on Friday showed COVID-19 is trending up, as are other illnesses, and health officials are asking people to be vigilant.
Study break! Where college kids of Utah's yesteryear made memories
Karli Davis, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 4 - 10:42 a.m. | Save Story
College memories often include places we spent a lot of time with our peers. Check out some common locations with KSL.
