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Roy community supports military families with Veterans Day grocery event

VideoMadi Vollmer, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 11 - 4:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kent's Market and community partners provided more than $300 in groceries to military families while recognizing the sacrifices of those who serve.

Safe infant sleep program aims to combat the almost 30 sudden infant deaths every year

VideoBritt Johnson, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 11 - 3:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sudden Unexpected Infant Death is the leading cause of death in children under 12 months. The majority of those cases are due to unsafe sleep and could have been prevented.

Adults think kids are more creative than they are, but new research shows that's not the case

Dharma Niles, CNN  |  Updated Nov. 11 - 8:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

Emily Liu's 2-year-old daughter, Rose, writes piano melodies, makes up yoga moves and turns mixing bowls and pacifiers into hats and jewelry. She makes up her own recipes too, although consumers should be wary of rocks.

Hidden for decades, a Bountiful veteran's letters tell story of Vietnam War

VideoAlex Cabrero, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 11 - 8:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Bountiful family discovered hundreds of letters written during the Vietnam War, giving them a chance to reconnect with their stepfather and husband.

Utah's household debt is up 34%. Is that bad news for our wallets?

VideoMatt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 9:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Only Idaho saw a bigger jump in household debt since 2019, according to Smart Debt Relief. A Utah Valley University financial planning professor says where the money is going matters as much as how much Utahns are borrowing.

Holiday spending expected to rise, but budgeting remains a challenge for many families

VideoAnnette Campbell, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 9:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

As holiday shopping ramps up, Americans are expected to spend more than ever this season despite continued economic pressures.

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Annual 'Heart Gallery' on display at Utah Capitol to benefit Utah foster kids

Staff  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 7:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Portraits of children in Utah foster care were displayed at the Utah Capitol as part of Raise the Future's "Heart Gallery."

Maverik Nitro Card saved a Utah couple at the pump; then came the fees

VideoSloan Schrage and Matt Gephardt, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 9:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Mike and Kathy Bergin used Maverik's Nitro Card to save 15 cents a gallon on diesel. When five payments failed to come out of their account, they ended up in collections and faced about $95 in fees.

Utah singer 'very upset' with his latest performance on 'The Voice,' but he could still win the show

VideoLottie Elizabeth Johnson, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 2:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah singer and father Cade Mower advanced to the top 13 on NBC's "The Voice" while balancing the challenges of being away from his family during filming.

Advocates bring new food security network to rural Utah communities

Alixel Cabrera, Utah News Dispatch  |  Posted Nov. 8 - 1:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

Chicanos por la Causa and Utah Sen. Minority Leader Luz Escamilla launched a food security network to connect rural and underserved communities with locally sourced food.

Caring for aging parents is getting more expensive

Anna Clare Vollers, Utah News Dispatch  |  Posted Nov. 8 - 12:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Costs are soaring for people who care for their older parents and other family members, according to a new study.

A language of belonging: Advice for learning the mother tongue of your ancestors

Anne D'innocenzio, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 8 - 9:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Experts share tips for learning ancestral languages to strengthen cultural identity, preserve family traditions and connect with relatives across generations.

Betting is high stakes among young gamblers — even in a state where gambling is illegal

VideoDeanie Wimmer, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 6 - 8:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

An estimated 26% of 11-year-olds say they've bet in the last year. Utah is not an exception.

At 96, Utah woman continues making teddy bears for kids

VideoTyrese Boone, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 6 - 7:14 a.m.  |  Save Story

For 33 years, Ruth Brasher has helped lead the Teddy Bear Project, a volunteer effort that has produced more than 23,000 handmade teddy bears for children visiting the Utah County Children's Justice Center.

Debt collection lawsuits surging in Utah

VideoMatt Gephardt, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 5 - 9:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

More than 76,000 debt collection lawsuits were filed in Utah in 2025, up 23% from 2019. Rising living costs, debt and depleted savings may be pushing more households to the breaking point.

4 fun ways to put gratitude into action for kids

VideoLauren Tippetts, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 5 - 1:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

We talk about being thankful, but putting that feeling into action is a whole different story. Madison Tesimale shared four creative ways to bring gratitude into everyday family life at home.

'It wasn't just a home': Flooding displaces generations of a family near Bluff

VideoHeather Peterson, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 4 - 4:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

After multiple flooding incidents, one family shares the trauma of evacuations, displacement and uncertainty of whether they will ever return home.

Annual Heels 2 Heal walk expanded this year to include focus on recent community violence

Staff  |  Updated Nov. 3 - 9:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

Organizers of an annual walk to raise awareness about domestic violence prevention expanded their focus this year to include community violence.

Logan warming center opens for 5th season, adds space for families

VideoTodd Kunz, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 3 - 9:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

As temperatures begin to drop, the William A. Burnard Warming Center is opening for its fifth season, providing people experiencing homelessness a place to escape the cold.