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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.
3 kids hospitalized after being hit by cars in less than a week
Dan Rascon, KSL | Posted March 24 - 8:40 a.m. | Save Story
Three children from three different cities are in the hospital after being hit by vehicles in separate incidents over the past several days.
Nonprofit helps parents navigate uncertainty following Down syndrome diagnosis
Sarah Earnshaw and Parly Scott, KSL | Posted March 21 - 6:29 p.m. | Save Story
A nonprofit organization is trying to take the fear out of the unknown for parents who have kids with Down syndrome.
Utah is facing a tough water situation. What's the best way to reduce use at home?
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted March 20 - 3:03 p.m. | Save Story
Water providers across Utah may be forced to implement new water restrictions this year. Experts say there are many ways to cut water consumption at home.
How parent conversations during spring break can prevent underage drinking
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL | Posted March 19 - 9:30 a.m. | Save Story
Spring break can be a great time to talk with your children about the dangers of underage drinking. Parents Empowered offers suggestions to make a difficult conversation easier.
Maryland family reunites with missing cat after 5 years: 'I was in disbelief'
Ashley Paul, WJZ via CNN | Updated March 18 - 10:30 a.m. | Save Story
Melissa and Brooke Garci thought they were never going to see their cat, Artemis, again, until the most unlikely scenario played out.
Ogden family mourns loss of 3-year-old after sudden illness
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted March 18 - 7:40 a.m. | Save Story
After a monthlong fight against pneumonia and the flu, a 3‑year‑old Ogden boy has died.
