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'More than just a coach': Community mourns unexpected loss of Hurricane High coach
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted April 21 - 3:24 p.m. | Save Story
A community is mourning the loss of Hurricane High School football coach Preston Jenkins, who died unexpectedly last week. Jenkins is being described as "more than just a coach."
'Big Tech or families?' Parents heading to Washington to reignite fight for online safety laws
Clare Duffy, CNN | Updated April 20 - 5:30 p.m. | Save Story
A group of parents and advocates are heading to Capitol Hill this week in a renewed push for online safety legislation, hoping to build on the momentum of court wins against social media companies last month.
'Music flows out of his soul': Utahn, 'America's Got Talent' winner Kodi Lee releases album
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted April 19 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
Kodi Lee, a Utah native who won "America's Got Talent" seven years ago, announced the release of his debut album "Exactly As I Am."
7-year-old Draper boy battling 2 rare cancers at the same time
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted April 19 - 11:31 a.m. | Save Story
Emily Taylor said her 7-year-old son Jerett, who goes by Rett, was first diagnosed with T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia right after his 5th birthday in 2024.
New program designed to support dementia caregivers in Utah
Emma Neff, Deseret News | Posted April 19 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia requires immense time and effort, and the emotional toll can be high. Now, a new initiative is launching to help navigate these challenges.
Runaway tortoise found safe in St. George
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted April 16 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
An 11-year-old tortoise has been found four days after having run away from her southern Utah home. KSL reported on the missing tortoise Wednesday, when neighbors turned their street into a salad to lure her out.
State urges Utahns to avoid watering until May, report misuse
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted April 16 - 8:48 a.m. | Save Story
State leaders and water watchers have already been calling on Utahns to conserve after a record-breaking low snowpack.
Why is Gov. Spencer Cox asking Utahns to 'Purple Up' on April 15?
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Updated April 13 - 11:15 a.m. | Save Story
To honor "the sacrifices and contributions" of military children, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox is designating April as "Month of the Military Child."
Thousands mourn Krishna leader Charu Das after fatal car crash in Utah
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted April 8 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
Charu Das, who owned the Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork and started the world-renowned Festival of Colors, was killed in a four-car collision in Springville.
Blue pinwheels highlight child abuse prevention in West Jordan
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted April 7 - 5:33 p.m. | Save Story
Thousands of blue pinwheels spinning outside the West Jordan Justice Court are serving as a powerful reminder for Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Boy uses art to carry dad's legacy after losing him to gun violence
Jacob Murphy, CNN | Updated April 6 - 10:00 a.m. | Save Story
Cayden Crosby has been drawing since he was 3 and has created hundreds of drawings of people in his life, his favorite movie and TV characters and more.
Mother donates kidney to daughter, both now encourage donors
Jim Abath, CNN | Updated April 1 - 12:45 p.m. | Save Story
Mothers and daughters are naturally very close, but for one particular duo from Harvest, Alabama, there's an extra-special bond.
Primary Children's Hospital joins network to improve grief and trauma care for children
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted March 31 - 9:03 p.m. | Save Story
Primary Children's Hospital joined the Trauma and Grief Network. The network helps provide training to help care teams recognize needs and provide more specific care.
MomEconomy app aims to help moms barter goods and services instead of cash
Rachel Fabbi, KSL | Posted March 30 - 10:00 p.m. | Save Story
Momivate, a nonprofit focused on supporting mothers, is developing a new app called MomEconomy, designed to let moms barter goods and services with one another instead of spending cash.
Reading together: Mona Elementary exceeding state goals
Deanie Wimmer, KSL | Posted March 30 - 8:15 p.m. | Save Story
Lawmakers passed a law aimed at improving reading in Utah schools after a study showed half of students can't read at grade level. Mona Elementary has already been exceeding that goal.
More women are having babies later in life. Here's how to improve chances of healthy pregnancy
Laura Ungar, Associated Press | Posted March 30 - 11:45 a.m. | Save Story
A federal report showed that 21% of all births in the U.S. were to women 35 and older in 2023, up from 9% in 1990. This "advanced maternal age" raises risks for both moms and babies.
She gives to the Navajo elders — and they give to her
Lee Benson, Deseret News | Posted March 28 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
Linda Myers started Adopt-A-Native-Elder in 1986; 40 years later, it's going stronger than ever.
Once a luxury for moms, doula care is going mainstream
Laura Ungar, Associated Press | Updated March 28 - 4:17 p.m. | Save Story
Doulas provide physical and emotional support before, during and after birth. Such care used to be seen as a luxury and was available only to those who could afford it. But now, doulas are becoming mainstream.
