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In the kitchen, Gabby finds joy after years in foster care
VideoAshley Moser, KSL | Posted Sept. 30 - 4:58 p.m. | Save Story
Sixteen-year-old Gabby, who has lived in five foster homes, finds comfort in cooking and hopes to find a caring family to call her own.

Donated trading cards benefit children in Utah Foster Care
| Posted Sept. 30 - 2:37 p.m. | Save Story
Trading cards from across the country are being donated to Utah Foster Care to be used at future events for foster kids and families.

Did mortgage payments just get a little lower for new homebuyers?
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 29 - 9:33 a.m. | Save Story
Americans applying for mortgages in August saw a slight decrease in the size of a typical monthly payment from the previous month, a new analysis shows.

Church of Jesus Christ unveils new Temple Square in general conference special
VideoCarole Mikita, KSL | Updated Sept. 29 - 8:06 a.m. | Save Story
The Salt Lake Temple has undergone extensive renovation, and so has Temple Square. A documentary on the project runs between sessions of general conference Sunday at noon.

Washcloths become teddy bears for NICU babies
| Posted Sept. 28 - 8:03 p.m. | Save Story
Residents of a senior care facility in Grand Junction have created teddy bears out of washcloths for a nearby NICU.

From pot-luck to store shelves: How a Utah family of 7 grew an unexpected salsa business
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted Sept. 28 - 7:03 p.m. | Save Story
Nico Barber developed a salsa recipe as a missionary in the early 2000s. It wasn't until 25 years later that he finally started selling it.

Foundation hosts 'Utah Unsolved Day' for families of missing persons
| Posted Sept. 28 - 2:31 p.m. | Save Story
The Sherry Black Foundation hosted its first 'Utah Unsolved Day' this weekend to help connect families with the investigators involved in their loved ones cases.

From little kids to teenagers: Scary movies for every stage of family movie night
John Clyde for KSL | Posted Sept. 26 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
Want a scary movie tonight for the Halloween season? Whether you've got little ones running up and down the halls or teens who think they're ready for a real scare, we have a movie for you.

12-year-olds with smartphones are more likely to develop eating disorders by 14
Amanda Schupak, CNN | Posted Sept. 26 - 8:18 a.m. | Save Story
Kids who have their own smartphones at age 12 are more likely to develop eating disorder symptoms than their peers without the devices, according to a new study.

Utah community honors those impacted by recent flooding in Tibet and Nepal
Allison Stuart, KSL | Updated Sept. 25 - 6:47 a.m. | Save Story
A vigil held Wednesday night honored those impacted by recent flooding in Tibet and Nepal. The organizers say the disaster isn't receiving enough attention, and they hope the vigil helped raise awareness.

New polling reveals Utahn's opinions on data centers in their neighborhoods
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Sept. 24 - 10:35 p.m. | Save Story
New polling by the Deseret News and Hinkley Institute of Politics found the majority of Americans, and even more than a majority in Utah, oppose an artificial data center in their neighborhoods.

Mountain Trails Foundation announces seasonal, temporary trail closures
Allison Stuart, KSL | Updated Sept. 24 - 10:08 p.m. | Save Story
At least one popular trail in the Park City area is preparing to close.

'Catman' to the rescue, as man pulls stuck Long Island pet to safety after long ordeal
Hallie Golden, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 24 - 7:31 p.m. | Save Story
He doesn't wear a mask or a cape, but John DeBacker is a hero to one family on Long Island. He pulled off an intricate rescue of the family's cat, Lola, who had been trapped for about five days.

Idaho Falls toddler sets Guinness World Record as youngest to visit all Disney parks across the globe
Andrea Olson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Sept. 23 - 8:07 p.m. | Save Story
An Idaho toddler set a new Guinness World Record last week, becoming the youngest person to visit every Disney park worldwide.

Father becomes popular 'Guardrail Guy' advocate on TikTok after daughter's tragic death
Cameron Elliott, KSL | Posted Sept. 23 - 6:47 p.m. | Save Story
In 2016, Stephen Eimers' daughter was killed in Tennessee due to a dangerous guardrail. He's now become known across the U.S. for his advocacy efforts.

Lowe's employees give back to their community on Red Vest Day
Allison Stuart, KSL | Updated Sept. 23 - 8:44 a.m. | Save Story
Lowe's associates volunteered time and energy on Tuesday to LifeStart Village in Midvale completing improvement projects to support single-parent families who are rebuilding after homelessness.

Have You Seen This? DIY Halloween decorations to reign in spooky season
VideoDevin Oldroyd, KSL | Posted Sept. 22 - 3:30 p.m. | Save Story
Haven't put out your Halloween decorations yet? Rest easy. This family knows all the DIY tricks to get your abode looking like Jack Skellington's spookiest dreams in no time.

The school day ends before the workday. Utah parents are feeling the gap
Aleigha Marie McDonough, KSL | Posted Sept. 21 - 2:03 p.m. | Save Story
Utah families are facing a gap in afterschool care, with demand outpacing available programs. Limited access and cost can make it difficult for working parents to find care for their children.


