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Rocky Mountain Power warns of text scams during the holiday season
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 2 - 8:02 a.m. | Save Story
Scammers are getting more sophisticated. Occasionally, folks run into an in-person scammer trying to get into the home, but more often scams are via text this time of year.
Charity works to provide Christmas for children of Utah inmates
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted Nov. 30 - 9:19 p.m. | Save Story
A group of volunteers is working to help children with parents behind bars have a somewhat normal Christmas this year.
Bountiful homeowners face nightmare scenario with skyrocketing HOA fees
Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV | Posted Nov. 30 - 10:44 a.m. | Save Story
Residents at Orchard Corners Condominiums in Bountiful are trying to figure out how to pay for a massive increase in their HOA fees.
Good news for shelter cats, dogs as holidays approach
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 29 - 12:05 p.m. | Save Story
Best Friends Animal Society is reporting fewer kills for the first time since the pandemic. Utah is a no-kill state, but it appears more states are getting on board. Adoptions are up, too, a win-win.
Wasatch High School students learn what it takes to bring a turkey from 'farm to fork'
Arianne Brown for KSL.com | Posted Nov. 28 - 10:03 a.m. | Save Story
The days leading up to Thanksgiving break, biology and agriculture students at Wasatch High School were given the opportunity to learn what it takes to harvest a turkey.
Local fire departments warn families of dangers during Thanksgiving Day
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 27 - 8:34 p.m. | Save Story
Thanksgiving Day is one of the busiest days of the year for fire departments nationally and locally. It is their busiest day to deal with home fires, most of which start in the kitchen.
Sen. Mike Lee and the Church of Jesus Christ both file in support of Texas porn law
Hanna Seariac, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 26 - 6:17 a.m. | Save Story
Sen. Mike Lee and 22 of his colleagues are saying the Supreme Court needs to rule a Texas 2023 law requiring pornography websites to verify users' ages as constitutional.
JC Cares Foundation gives food to over 250 families in need
Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV | Posted Nov. 25 - 1:03 p.m. | Save Story
About 250 families picked up Thanksgiving food Sunday afternoon, much of it thanks to Utah Jazz basketball player Jordan Clarkson and his JC Cares Foundation.
Utah housing vouchers struggle to meet demand
Sydnee Chapman Gonzalez, Utah Investigative Journalism Project | Posted Nov. 25 - 6:14 a.m. | Save Story
Wait times for the Housing Choice Voucher Program can last years. Meanwhile, immediate housing assistance is nonexistent in many areas, leaving some Utahns in even more desperate situations.
Your kid's teachers are not the enemy. How to handle the parent-teacher conference
Kara Alaimo, CNN | Posted Nov. 23 - 1:03 p.m. | Save Story
If you're thinking of marching into your parent-teacher conference with a laundry list of complaints, think twice.
Father of Sandy Hook victim writes book detailing case against conspiracy theories
Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV | Posted Nov. 18 - 8:03 a.m. | Save Story
There are some days in life you will never forget. Robbie Parker knows that about as well as anybody.
Have You Seen This? Bungee jumping grandma puts us all to shame
Grant Olsen for KSL.com | Posted Nov. 17 - 3:36 p.m. | Save Story
This woman is 75 years old — and she's as cool as a cucumber as she prepares to go somersaulting off a 700-foot cliff.
Have You Seen This? Stray kitten finds new home following ferocious predator attack
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 13 - 3:26 p.m. | Save Story
One kitten's escape from a pack of coyotes and ensuing defense of a family's front porch gained her a permanent spot in the family.
US Army mom surprises kids at school after returning home from deployment on Veterans Day
David Pace, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Nov. 13 - 9:18 a.m. | Save Story
U.S. Army specialist Isabelle Torres surprised her 7-year-old son Raiden and 5-year-old daughter Nylah at a Veterans Day school assembly after returning home from a nine-month deployment to Romania.
South Jordan couple brought together during Vietnam War
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted Nov. 11 - 10:31 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah couple said they might never have met if it wasn't for the Vietnam War, but not in the way people might expect.
Roy family gives back to community that gave to them
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 10 - 7:05 p.m. | Save Story
A family in Roy holds an annual 5K Turkey Trot in town as a fundraiser to help neighbors and friends in need.
A Tongan in tech
Lee Benson, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 10 - 3:07 p.m. | Save Story
Eddie Taumoepeau was a world-class boxer, building a reputation for cutting up opponents. His son Afu Taumoepeau is on the cutting edge of computer developments.
Carbon monoxide: A danger in the past and today
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 10 - 11:37 a.m. | Save Story
It's the time of year to check carbon monoxide detectors and/or buy them. More than 100,000 people go to the emergency room each year with carbon monoxide poisoning.
Utah missionary surprises family at airport with an unexpected family member
Andrew Adams, KSL-TV | Posted Nov. 9 - 7:04 p.m. | Save Story
A family at Salt Lake City International Airport Friday received a stunning surprise when the missionary's twin brother returned home at the same time.
Will we be the 'selfish generation?' Gov. Cox calls for more housing as population grows
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 8 - 2:59 p.m. | Save Story
Utah County like most of Utah, is booming. But with prolonged prosperity comes spikes in population and an increasingly high cost of living, the governor says.
A list of Veterans Day events and freebies across Utah
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 8 - 1:41 p.m. | Save Story
To celebrate Veterans Day on Monday, Nov. 11, organizations across the state are hosting performances, parades, ceremonies and more to honor living veterans.
Daybreak homeowners brace for big HOA fee increase to fix damaged houses
Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV | Posted Nov. 7 - 1:35 p.m. | Save Story
Some homeowners in South Jordan's Daybreak community are about to pay hundreds of dollars more a month in HOA fees.
Nonprofit aims to give 10 families a new home in southern Utah
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 7 - 10:02 a.m. | Save Story
Self-help Homes hopes to assist families in gaining homeownership with a little sweat equity. They have built 600 homes so far.
Coat drive during Saturday's BYU-Utah football game to help Utah's foster care youth
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 5 - 7:10 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Foster Care, with the help of the National Football League Players Association's Utah chapter, is holding a coat drive before and during the BYU-Utah game on Saturday.
Limiting babies' exposure to sugar may protect from disease later
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 4 - 6:55 p.m. | Save Story
Parents who want to reduce the risk their child will grow up to have diabetes or heart disease should consider restricting sugar consumption for their first 1,000 days.
South Jordan woman's annual ofrenda serves to remember and honor dead loved ones
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 1 - 10:45 a.m. | Save Story
Areli Olsen, of South Jordan, installs an ofrenda each year in her home to mark Día de los Muertos and remember and honor dead loved ones.
Donations needed for USANA program that feeds students during holiday break
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 31 - 10:37 p.m. | Save Story
Utah food bank staffers anecdotally say that the number of food-insecure children has risen. USANA's food bag program helps to ease child hunger when most needed: during the holiday break.
10 scariest movies of all time, according to science
John Clyde for KSL.com | Posted Oct. 31 - 7:35 p.m. | Save Story
Are these the 10 scariest movies ever made? They are if you believe science.
Trick or treat? Here's a look at Utah's Halloween evening forecast
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 31 - 11:03 a.m. | Save Story
Utahns planning to take their children trick-or-treating or to attend any Halloween-related events Thursday evening may want to bring more than a jacket.
Trick-or-treating: Staying visible while out on Halloween
Karah Brackin, KSL-TV | Posted Oct. 28 - 10:38 p.m. | Save Story
With the sun going down in the 6 p.m. hour on Halloween, that means most trick-or-treating is in the dark, making it all that more important to add something to your costume so that you are visible.
Map: Your guide to Halloween decorations, haunted houses and pumpkin patches in Utah 👻
Yvette Cruz, KSL.com | Updated Oct. 25 - 4:59 p.m. | Save Story
Make your way to any of the locations on our map to see how Utahns have decorated their homes this year, or visit a local haunted house or pumpkin patch for some fall fun.
'Really a miracle,' mom says after baby in stroller survives being hit by car
Dan Rascon, KSL-TV | Posted Oct. 24 - 10:04 a.m. | Save Story
A mother and her two kids from Grantsville are lucky to be alive after the baby in the stroller was hit by a car and thrown 43 feet through the air.
Parents of teens killed in car accidents celebrate their children, urge caution when driving
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 22 - 7:04 p.m. | Save Story
The Teen Memoriam program recognized Utah teens killed in car crashes in 2023. Some parents were on hand to share stories and spread the message to be cautious on the roads.
Davis County to hold mental health screening for children from preschool to 6th grade
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 22 - 8:15 a.m. | Save Story
Davis County health officials host a mental health screening twice a year, where parents come with their children to meet with a therapist and discover how to get help.
From disliking to loving vegetables, Utah couple runs nonprofit to help people grow their own
Peter Rosen, KSL-TV | Posted Oct. 21 - 12:10 p.m. | Save Story
John and Holly Trimble used to dislike vegetables. Not only do they love them now, the Ogden couple runs a nonprofit to help other people grow their own.
Pet cat recovering 1 week after it was missing, found injured on I-215
Brianna Chavez, KSL-TV | Posted Oct. 21 - 7:35 a.m. | Save Story
Ashley Lockwood isn't sure how her furry friend, Rocky, ended up in the middle of I-215, but she is happy to have him home.
Worth the wait: Son with Down syndrome gets service dog
Karah Brackin, KSL-TV | Posted Oct. 19 - 2:11 p.m. | Save Story
Two years ago, the Pilcher family was in the process of raising money for a service dog for their family to support their oldest son. Now their hopes have been answered.
Ruby Franke's oldest daughter speaks to Utah lawmakers on behalf of children in family vlogs
Shelby Lofton, Mary Culbertson and Carlysle Price, KSL-TV | Posted Oct. 18 - 6:20 a.m. | Save Story
Ruby Franke's oldest daughter spoke on Utah's Capitol Hill in a meeting that aimed to address minors' involvement in social media that yield income.
Thanks to its fall festival, 'downtown ranch' still standing strong
Lee Benson, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 13 - 5:03 p.m. | Save Story
Like a lot of family farmers and ranchers these days, Heather Limon and her brother Dalon Hinckley have to be creative to stay afloat.
Hospice need not be a 'scary word' for those in need of help
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 12 - 10:17 a.m. | Save Story
To work in a field where death is the expected outcome might not seem enjoyable, but these hospice workers say it's fulfilling and an honor to be a part of.
Kevin Franke calls for more transparency while lawmakers mull changes to child welfare law
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 10 - 5:06 p.m. | Save Story
While a legislative panel met behind closed doors about the death of Gavin Peterson, the father of kids abused by Ruby Franke criticized the agency and called for more transparency.
Boys & Girls Club working to fill child care gap, highlight need for investment
Ashley Fredde, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 9 - 7:02 p.m. | Save Story
An assessment by the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salt Lake highlights a gap in affordability and access to youth programs in Utah.
10 tips for your 1st trip to Tokyo
Grant Olsen for KSL.com | Posted Oct. 7 - 2:26 p.m. | Save Story
This is an excellent time to visit Tokyo, thanks to autumn weather and a favorable exchange rate. Here are 10 quick tips to help you get the most from your trip.
The youngest state in the nation is getting older — is Utah prepared for an aging population?
Ashley Fredde, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 6 - 7:18 a.m. | Save Story
Utah has long held its standing as the state with the youngest population in the nation, but it may need to make structural changes to see its older folks through their golden years.
Utah family remembers 5-year-old killed by rare cancer
Karah Brackin, KSL-TV | Posted Oct. 1 - 8:02 a.m. | Save Story
As the Carey family remembered their 5-year-old after his battle with cancer, they are encouraging families to listen to their kids before it's too late.
As Romney leaves the Senate, he hopes to influence future family policy
Suzanne Bates, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 29 - 9:06 p.m. | Save Story
Sen. Mitt Romney is introducing legislation with the hope it will influence the debate on the child tax credit after he leaves office.
What you should teach your teens about car emergency prep
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 29 - 10:57 a.m. | Save Story
When it comes to getting teen drivers prepared for emergencies that can arise on Utah's streets and highways, the message is the same: You have to talk literally about it.
Child care providers, advocates call for public investment after funding dries up
Ashley Fredde, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 28 - 5:04 p.m. | Save Story
Utah parents and child care providers are calling on Utah lawmakers for public investment into the sector as the last of the federal money dries up.
11-year-old complains to city hall, designs a better playground
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 28 - 12:45 p.m. | Save Story
Some people say you can't fight city hall, but an 11-year-old in Clearfield did, and won.
Have You Seen This? Dad finds his daughter's choice of pajamas hilarious
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 27 - 3:42 p.m. | Save Story
When given the option to wear a costume to bed, this girl did not pick the type of costume her father expected.
Provo woman donates kidney to stranger she met while hiking Y Mountain
Ashley Fredde, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 23 - 9:02 p.m. | Save Story
More than 90,000 people across the country are waiting for a kidney transplant. That statistic prompted Krissy Miller and Shiller Joseph to reunite Monday to share their unique story.
Talking about death before it happens
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 22 - 10:12 a.m. | Save Story
Experts in the funeral industry and those who have experienced unexpected loss discuss what you need to know about planning for death.
Utah celebrates 50th anniversary of Women, Infants and Children program for families in need
Karah Brackin, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 19 - 8:45 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Department of Health and Human Services is celebrating a milestone anniversary of helping thousands of young mothers and children.
Child and Family Services speaks to lawmakers after 12-year-old's death
Garna Mejia, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 17 - 8:03 p.m. | Save Story
The death of 12-year-old Gavin Peterson continues to draw interest from lawmakers.
Get Gephardt helps Utah mother refused refund for unsafe, knockoff car seat
Matt Gephardt, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 17 - 5:05 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah mother gets help from Matt Gephardt after she bought a bogus car seat through Walmart's website.
Instagram makes teen accounts private as pressure mounts on the app to protect children
Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press | Posted Sept. 17 - 8:50 a.m. | Save Story
Instagram is introducing separate teen accounts for those under 18 as it tries to make the platform safer for children amid growing backlash against how social media affects young people's lives.
Families celebrate 15 years of babies graduating from the NICU at West Jordan hospital
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 16 - 9:32 p.m. | Save Story
Dozens of families gathered Monday at the Holy Cross Hospital Jordan Valley to celebrate 15 years of babies graduating from the newborn intensive care unit.
Utah home to cult classic revival of 'Yo Gabba Gabba!'
Arianne Brown for KSL.com | Posted Sept. 16 - 3:04 p.m. | Save Story
Apple TV+ has released a 10-episode "Yo Gabba Gabba!" revival series, "Yo Gabba GabbaLand!" and Utah is where most of that magic happened.
