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A new industry aims to help frustrated homeowners out of rooftop solar deals
Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL | Posted April 28 - 2:00 p.m. | Save Story
The rooftop solar industry has a bit of a reputation. The KSL Investigators routinely receive tips from frustrated homeowners about misleading sales practices and confusing financing agreements.
This Utah congressman wants to get AI out of children's toys
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Updated April 27 - 1:10 p.m. | Save Story
As artificial intelligence tools become more common in daily life, one Utah congressman wants to draw a line about their use by banning chatbots from children's toys.
'State of the Air' reports half of U.S. kids inhaling dangerous pollution
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted April 26 - 7:45 p.m. | Save Story
Nearly half of America's children — 46%, which is 33.5 million — live in areas with air pollution levels that can pose a health risk, according to the latest American Lung Association "State of the Air" report released Wednesday.
Neonatal care expanding at Pocatello's Portneuf Medical Center and beyond
Logan Ramsey, East Idaho News | Posted April 24 - 5:34 p.m. | Save Story
There is now more room to care for the tiniest of babies at Portneuf Medical Center following the recent expansion of its neonatal care unit.
Park City grocery store becomes unlikely hub for underage drinking prevention
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted April 23 - 10:34 p.m. | Save Story
A grocery store in Park City is the unexpected home of a new campaign aimed at preventing underage drinking.
Home insurance premiums in Utah rising at a 'troubling' rate
Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL | Posted April 21 - 7:38 p.m. | Save Story
Home insurance costs in Utah rose nearly six times faster than paychecks.
'More than just a coach': Community mourns unexpected loss of Hurricane High coach
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted April 21 - 3:24 p.m. | Save Story
A community is mourning the loss of Hurricane High School football coach Preston Jenkins, who died unexpectedly last week. Jenkins is being described as "more than just a coach."
'Big Tech or families?' Parents heading to Washington to reignite fight for online safety laws
Clare Duffy, CNN | Updated April 20 - 5:30 p.m. | Save Story
A group of parents and advocates are heading to Capitol Hill this week in a renewed push for online safety legislation, hoping to build on the momentum of court wins against social media companies last month.
'Music flows out of his soul': Utahn, 'America's Got Talent' winner Kodi Lee releases album
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted April 19 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
Kodi Lee, a Utah native who won "America's Got Talent" seven years ago, announced the release of his debut album "Exactly As I Am."
7-year-old Draper boy battling 2 rare cancers at the same time
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted April 19 - 11:31 a.m. | Save Story
Emily Taylor said her 7-year-old son Jerett, who goes by Rett, was first diagnosed with T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia right after his 5th birthday in 2024.
New program designed to support dementia caregivers in Utah
Emma Neff, Deseret News | Posted April 19 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia requires immense time and effort, and the emotional toll can be high. Now, a new initiative is launching to help navigate these challenges.
Runaway tortoise found safe in St. George
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted April 16 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
An 11-year-old tortoise has been found four days after having run away from her southern Utah home. KSL reported on the missing tortoise Wednesday, when neighbors turned their street into a salad to lure her out.
State urges Utahns to avoid watering until May, report misuse
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted April 16 - 8:48 a.m. | Save Story
State leaders and water watchers have already been calling on Utahns to conserve after a record-breaking low snowpack.
Why is Gov. Spencer Cox asking Utahns to 'Purple Up' on April 15?
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Updated April 13 - 11:15 a.m. | Save Story
To honor "the sacrifices and contributions" of military children, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox is designating April as "Month of the Military Child."
Thousands mourn Krishna leader Charu Das after fatal car crash in Utah
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted April 8 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
Charu Das, who owned the Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork and started the world-renowned Festival of Colors, was killed in a four-car collision in Springville.
Blue pinwheels highlight child abuse prevention in West Jordan
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted April 7 - 5:33 p.m. | Save Story
Thousands of blue pinwheels spinning outside the West Jordan Justice Court are serving as a powerful reminder for Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Boy uses art to carry dad's legacy after losing him to gun violence
Jacob Murphy, CNN | Updated April 6 - 10:00 a.m. | Save Story
Cayden Crosby has been drawing since he was 3 and has created hundreds of drawings of people in his life, his favorite movie and TV characters and more.
Mother donates kidney to daughter, both now encourage donors
Jim Abath, CNN | Updated April 1 - 12:45 p.m. | Save Story
Mothers and daughters are naturally very close, but for one particular duo from Harvest, Alabama, there's an extra-special bond.
