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After Iron County vote, other 4-day school districts share lessons and warnings

After Iron County vote, other 4-day school districts share lessons and warnings

VideoBrenna Donnelly, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 28 - 12:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Iron County School District is now the largest school district in the state to approve a four-day school week for all students, after a 4-3 school board vote Tuesday.
Police in Herriman offer back-to-school reminder about new Utah e-bike law

Police in Herriman offer back-to-school reminder about new Utah e-bike law

VideoAndrew Adams, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 28 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Police joined administrators at Providence Hall Junior High School Thursday to share an important reminder with students and parents about Utah's new e-bike law.
California couple confront their surrogate in a Texas court as dispute over newborn escalates

California couple confront their surrogate in a Texas court as dispute over newborn escalates

Jamie Stengle And Anna Wilder/report For America, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 27 - 6:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A California couple in an escalating fight with their surrogate over a newborn with a life-threatening heart defect told a Texas court Tuesday that the child's condition has worsened and they are anguished by attempts to deny them parental rights because they previously wanted an abortion.
Hundreds of Utah families set to lose childcare assistance

Hundreds of Utah families set to lose childcare assistance

VideoDaniel Woodruff and Heather Peterson, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 27 - 6:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Department of Workforce Services is lowering the income eligibility limit to qualify for Utah's childcare assistance program.
What Meta settlement actually changes for Utah kids

What Meta settlement actually changes for Utah kids

Brooke Nally for KSL  |  Posted Aug. 27 - 4:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's landmark settlement with Meta will put daily time limits, nighttime blocks and school-hour restrictions on Instagram and Facebook for kids. Here's what changes, when it starts and what parents should do now.
The connections that save lives: What Utah's new teen suicide study reveals

The connections that save lives: What Utah's new teen suicide study reveals

VideoDon Brinkerhoff  |  Updated Aug. 26 - 9:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new study from the Utah Department of Health and Human Services took an in-depth look at the causes of teen suicide.
Meta reaches $18 billion settlement with Utah, other states in landmark trial over teen social media addiction

Meta reaches $18 billion settlement with Utah, other states in landmark trial over teen social media addiction

VideoBarbara Ortutay, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 26 - 1:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Meta has agreed to pay $17 billion and add child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms to end a landmark trial over teen social media addiction and settle claims filed by 47 states, state attorneys general announced Wednesday.
Massive backyard structure sparks outrage among Lehi and American Fork neighbors

Massive backyard structure sparks outrage among Lehi and American Fork neighbors

VideoDan Rascon, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 26 - 8:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

A large backyard construction project rising behind homes right on the border of a Lehi and American Fork neighborhood is drawing sharp criticism from residents.
Here's how much you need to earn to afford a home in Salt Lake County

Here's how much you need to earn to afford a home in Salt Lake County

VideoDaniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 25 - 9:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's most populous county recently hit a record-high $645,000 median sales price during the second quarter of 2026.
Lehi boy home recovering after 2-story window fall

Lehi boy home recovering after 2-story window fall

VideoAnnette Campbell, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 25 - 12:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

What began as a family birthday celebration quickly turned into a nightmare for the Silva family when 6-year-old Zion Silva fell from a second-story window, suffering serious injuries.
Family facing $300,000 in medical debt after K-9 officer attacks toddler, maims her father

Family facing $300,000 in medical debt after K-9 officer attacks toddler, maims her father

Michael Abeyta, KCNC  |  Updated Aug. 23 - 8:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

After a K-9 officer attacked a two-year-old and maimed her father, a Colorado family said they are facing hundreds of thousands in medical debt with no help from the county.
How to help your kids make friends at a new school

How to help your kids make friends at a new school

Cheyanne Mumphrey, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 22 - 8:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

For students starting at a new school, the first day holds many questions: Will they see any familiar faces? Who will they sit with at lunch? Who will they play with at recess?
Governor says efforts to reduce Utah's housing prices aren't working

Governor says efforts to reduce Utah's housing prices aren't working

VideoDaniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 21 - 5:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's home prices remain high despite the state passing numerous bills and announcing numerous initiatives designed to move the needle.
Idaho 7-year-old recovering from brain injury after being hit by a truck on his dirt bike

Idaho 7-year-old recovering from brain injury after being hit by a truck on his dirt bike

Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Updated Aug. 21 - 10:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 7-year-old boy is recovering from multiple serious injuries after he was hit by a truck while riding his dirt bike.
Utah kids rank 3rd nationally for money lost to online scams

Utah kids rank 3rd nationally for money lost to online scams

VideoMatt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 20 - 9:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

FBI data shows Utah victims age 17 and younger reported more than $1 million in online scam losses. The FBI says parents can help by talking with kids early.
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox becomes a grandfather

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox becomes a grandfather

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 20 - 12:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Spencer Cox's first grandchild was born on Wednesday, the governor confirmed during his monthly news conference.
Running is really getting their kids somewhere

Running is really getting their kids somewhere

VideoPeter Rosen, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 19 - 7:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sarah and Sasha Pachev joke that they've got a family farm. But they're not growing corn or raising livestock. They're raising runners.
Utah parents urged to talk to kids about fentanyl as school year begins

Utah parents urged to talk to kids about fentanyl as school year begins

VideoAnnette Campbell, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 18 - 10:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

As students head back to school across Utah this week, law enforcement and educators are encouraging parents to have conversations with their children about the dangers of illegal drugs
A few tips on how moms and dads can help kids manage back-to-school jitters

A few tips on how moms and dads can help kids manage back-to-school jitters

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 18 - 12:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hundreds of thousands of Utah kids will be heading back to school this week, so expect an "outbreak" of first-day-of-school butterflies.