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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.

Dolly Parton leaves a legacy of literacy, kindness in Utah

VideoMike Anderson, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 26 - 1:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dolly Parton's legacy will continue to touch the lives of Utahns, thanks to her kindness, and her love for literacy. A partnership with Operation Literacy will continue to grow Parton's Imagination Library across the state.

The calendar might still say summer. But this Starbucks fall favorite is back in stores

Chris Isidore, CNN  |  Posted Aug. 25 - 9:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

Starbucks launched its fall menu Tuesday, bringing back its popular Pumpkin Spice Latte as the coffee chain looks to build on improving U.S. sales.

How a smashed cuke salad — and other homegrown dishes — are helping fight hunger at Utah Valley University

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 22 - 10:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Jokes about "starving students" and dorm pantries stocked with nothing but a couple packages of ramen and a half-empty bottle of Tabasco may be campus humor standbys. But hunger is a reality for many Utah college students.

Utah 988 lifeline sees summer increase in calls, says it maintains 90% answer rate

VideoShelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 22 - 9:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is seeing a seasonal increase in calls and texts, with hotline managers reporting higher demand during the summer months.

US health department seeks public feedback on vaccine guidelines after Trump order

Reuters  |  Updated Aug. 21 - 12:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. health department said on Friday it was seeking public feedback on ​federal vaccine recommendations, including how they are categorized and communicated, after President Donald Trump's executive order calling for fewer childhood vaccinations.

Here's a how much it would cost to attend a college football game in Utah

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Updated Aug. 21 - 11:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

Thinking about taking your family to a college football game in Utah this year? Be prepared to pay. How much depends largely on the opponent.

Aging Utahns struggling with property taxes can qualify for up to $1200

VideoTamara Vaifanua, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 20 - 10:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Property taxes keep climbing, and for people living on a fixed income, that increase can force tough decisions. But AARP has a way to make it easier to do.

US kindergarten vaccine coverage falls, CDC says

Sneha S K, Reuters  |  Posted Aug. 17 - 1:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. kindergarten vaccination coverage fell during the 2025-2026 school year, the U.S. ​Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Monday.

Singles are getting more unconventional in their search for love. This man got a $10k campaign

Margaret Darby, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 17 - 10:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 28-year-old Utah man who hadn't dated in nearly a decade joined a $10,000 campaign using billboards and social media to help him find a girlfriend and rebuild his confidence.

This summer's hottest accessory: Sun protection

Ramishah Maruf, CNN  |  Posted Aug. 17 - 8:25 a.m.  |  Save Story

Frances Ling, a 29-year-old in Los Angeles, has a summer driving uniform.

Utah endurance cyclist sets 'bonkers' speed record

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 17 - 6:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah endurance cyclist Matthew Lefthand spent 10 nights in an altitude tent before attempting to become the fastest rider ever to cover 200 miles on a standard upright bicycle.

Teen receives birthday blessing from Pope Leo XIV in Rome

Emma Burch, KOCO via CNN  |  Posted Aug. 16 - 8:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

US drinking less OJ, but research finds great health benefits

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 15 - 1:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Orange juice has fallen on semi-hard times recently, with weather- and disease-caused crop reductions, a significant drop in U.S. consumption and the pressure of inflation on household budgets, all amid a regulatory makeover by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

The man behind the masks

VideoPeter Rosen, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 15 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Jesus Cuevas is a Mexican mask maker, a mascarero. He is the son of a mask maker and a fourth-generation woodcarver.

Trump administration accuses hospitals of improper billing over gender care for minors

Amina Niasse, Reuters  |  Updated Aug. 13 - 3:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services accused dozens of hospitals ​and healthcare providers on Thursday of improperly billing for gender-affirming care and referred them to the Office of Inspector General and the Justice Department for investigation.

From Uniqlo to Zara, clothing brands try to win over Gen Z with a needle and thread

Anne D'innocenzio, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 10 - 7:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

Encouraging customers to mend worn clothes instead of buying new ones might seem like a self-defeating sales strategy. But in-store repairs and sewing workshops are becoming essential retail services for clothing brands as they try to appeal to young consumers who want to save money and the planet.

2 award-nominated chefs collaborated for 1 epic night in Utah

Sarah Gambles, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 9 - 8:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two major award-nominated and Utah celebrity chefs came together to provide guests with one memorable night of food in Salt Lake City recently.

Ride with me: How motorcyclists are commonly misunderstood on Utah roads

VideoLórien Briscoe, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 8 - 11:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

A motorcyclist's movements may look aggressive, impatient or unpredictable from inside a vehicle. From the motorcycle, however, it may be defensive to remain visible, avoid blind spots and surface hazards, and even preserve an escape path.