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Larry H. Miller Company annual Thanksgiving event about more than serving meals
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 22 - 1:05 p.m. | Save Story
Larry H. Miller uttered a phrase before he died in 2009 at age 64 that has stayed with the family and the billion-dollar company he built.
Mom and son diagnosed with cancer just 1 hour apart
Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV | Posted Nov. 21 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
A Utah native and her 4-year-old son are facing the unimaginable: They were both diagnosed with cancer on the same day, just one hour apart.
Utah softball community rallies for former Snow College player diagnosed with leukemia
Arianne Brown for KSL.com | Posted Nov. 20 - 7:17 a.m. | Save Story
The Utah softball community is rallying together after Hallie Young, a former Snow College softball player, was suddenly diagnosed with leukemia.
Gun storage 'doesn't take much time' but 'can prevent tragedies,' Salt Lake law enforcers say
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 19 - 8:01 p.m. | Save Story
Some of Salt Lake County's top law enforcers came together on Wednesday to promote "Project ChildSafe Salt Lake" and the distribution of free gunlocks.
Food pantries, families still feel the impact of shutdown and economy as holidays draw near
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted Nov. 19 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
Despite generous donations and volunteer support, many food pantries across Utah still need help as we head into the holiday season.
Kids can run their own cafe at Pocatello museum's new exhibit
Logan Ramsey, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Nov. 18 - 8:54 a.m. | Save Story
A Pocatello children's museum held the grand opening of its newest exhibit, where kids can cooperatively pretend to run their own cafe and mini market.
Box Elder County Farm Bureau makes significant donation of locally-grown meat to food banks
Daniella Rivera, KSL-TV | Posted Nov. 16 - 9:45 p.m. | Save Story
Food banks in Box Elder County received large donations of locally grown meat just before the holidays on Friday.
American families divided on technology impacts but united in protecting kids
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 16 - 12:03 p.m. | Save Story
Latest American Family Survey explores how smartphones, AI, social media and more impact families across the country.
Utah SNAP recipients to get full November benefits this week
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 13 - 1:04 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program customers are set to receive their full benefits with the reopening of the government after its longest shutdown in history.
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.
'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.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.
Nonprofit Youth Futures needs your help to combat teen homelessness
Jodi Reynosa, KSL-TV | 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.com | 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.com | 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.
