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Doctors perform first-ever liver paired liver exchange — giving 2 Utah girls a chance at life
Arianne Brown for KSL.com | Posted Sept. 15 - 2:57 p.m. | Save Story
A 16-year-old and an infant girl were given a second chance at life after receiving the first paired exchange liver transplant performed in Utah.

The nest is empty: Parents grapple with mixed emotions after children move out
Cheyanne Mumphrey, Associated Press | Posted Sept. 14 - 9:33 a.m. | Save Story
It's that time of year when parents see their kids head off to college or leave home to start their working lives. Experts say the separation from their children can cause mixed feelings — and that's OK.

Idaho businesses unite to assemble over 1,000 hygiene kits for area communities
Lisa Lete, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Sept. 14 - 9:03 a.m. | Save Story
Volunteers from local businesses Bingham Ag Services, LP Propane and Senergy worked on Thursday to assemble over 1,000 hygiene kits for those in need throughout eastern Idaho.

'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?

Utah task force explores boosting well-being of men and boys
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 13 - 1:07 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah task force is studying ways to ensure that men and boys in the Beehive State thrive, targeting health, vocation and a sense of purpose.

Monopoly to get a Salt Lake City makeover. Here's how you can help design it
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 10 - 9:17 p.m. | Save Story
Move over Atlantic City: Monopoly is about to get a Salt Lake City-themed makeover.

TSA begins program aimed at helping families traveling at Salt Lake City International Airport
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 10 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's largest airport is one of 11 airports nationwide that has dedicated lanes for families going through airport security, which could improve the experience for all passengers.

Silent crisis: St. George mom speaks out on Utah's youth suicide rate
David Louis, St. George News | Posted Sept. 8 - 7:10 a.m. | Save Story
This national suicide crisis turned painfully personal for St. George resident Kaleen Talley more than four years ago with the death of her son, Parker, in 2021.

Utah's gender wage gap highest in the nation, USU report shows
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 6 - 9:05 p.m. | Save Story
A recent report found that Utah women working full-time, year-round, still earn significantly less than men by about 27% — the worst pay gap in the nation.

New Davis County grief center promises support, resources for families experiencing loss
Par Kermani, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 6 - 10:42 a.m. | Save Story
A first for Davis County, a new center seeks to "provide support and resources for families who are experiencing grief and loss."

Utah State Fair promises 'Best of Utah All in One Place'
Par Kermani, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 5 - 10:22 a.m. | Save Story
The Utah State Fair opened Thursday, offering all kinds of entertainment for ticket buyers, including performances from Third Eye Blind and Gabriel Iglasias.

Utah roads prove dangerous for pedestrians — here's how to keep students safe in crosswalks
Brian Carlson, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 5 - 7:58 a.m. | Save Story
After 26 bike and pedestrian crashes — and counting — in Utah so far in 2025, analysts are hoping drivers make an effort to pay more attention for kids going back to school.

Did mortgage rates just hit a new low?
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 4 - 9:36 p.m. | Save Story
"Mortgage rates tumble," the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation declared Thursday, but experts say home sales still aren't surging as affordability remains an issue.

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.

US homeownership dips for the first time since 2016
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 4 - 8:26 a.m. | Save Story
The number of homeowners in the United States dropped for the first time in nearly 10 years, a new report from Redfin showed Wednesday, as economic uncertainty grips the market.

Encircle Ogden set to finally open its doors in Ogden after delays
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 3 - 10:02 p.m. | Save Story
Encircle Ogden, geared to LGBTQ teens and young adults, will finally open its doors more than five years after construction of the facility started.

There are a lot more houses for sale in Las Vegas right now. Here's why
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 3 - 8:46 a.m. | Save Story
The number of homes on the market in Las Vegas jumped a whopping 31% in July compared to the same month last year, a new report from Redfin showed on Tuesday.
