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4 years later, a Utah community still stands for Izzy Tichenor — and against bullying
Curtis Booker, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 8 - 3:01 p.m. | Save Story
Community gathers to remember Izzy Tichenor, while the family encourages others to speak out against bullying.
Communities step up as food pantries face surge in demand during government shutdown
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | 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.com | 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.com | 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-TV | 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-TV | 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.com | 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.
Caregivers beware: Clock change a challenge for those with dementia
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 1 - 7:18 a.m. | Save Story
While most people may see the clock change overnight Nov. 2 as a chance to get an extra hour of sleep or more morning daylight, it's potentially a problem for those with dementia and their roughly 12 million caregivers.
Northern Utah food pantry sees surge in demand, asks for help ahead of holidays
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted Oct. 31 - 5:34 p.m. | Save Story
As the holiday season approaches, the Tri-City Exchange in Ogden is seeing a surge in demand, especially from federal worker families, prompting an urgent call for help.
Legislature pledges up to $4M to Utah food banks as shutdown ends SNAP payments
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 30 - 5:03 p.m. | Save Story
State leaders will give up to $4 million to Utah food banks in the coming weeks as tens of thousands of Utahns are set to lose nutritional food assistance due to the government shutdown.
Murray Children's Pantry seeing surge in demand as families brace for federal food aid cutoff
Curtis Booker, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 30 - 10:04 a.m. | Save Story
The Murray Children's Pantry is concerned about running out of food as demand for its services continues to rise.
Salt Lake County Council votes to cut parks and recreation child care program funding
Curtis Booker, KSL.com | Updated Oct. 29 - 5:51 p.m. | Save Story
The Salt Lake County Council voted 5-4 in favor of eliminating the budget for the county's child care program.
Catholic Community Services urges support as benefits set to end for thousands of Utah families
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted Oct. 29 - 8:09 a.m. | Save Story
Catholic Community Services in Ogden is urgently requesting food and monetary donations as 86,000 Utah families face the loss of SNAP benefits.
How to stop the impulse buys: 4 smart strategies for healthy money boundaries
Lauren Tippetts, KSL-TV | Updated Oct. 28 - 10:00 a.m. | Save Story
Impulse spending can be a big issue for a lot of people, especially during the holiday season. Amanda Christensen said understanding the why behind impulse buys is key to curbing the habit.
86,000 Utah families could lose food benefits. Will the state cover the cost?
Lois M. Collins and Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 28 - 8:03 a.m. | Save Story
The government shutdown could impact $33 million in Utah SNAP benefits.
