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Scotland fans marry at Boston City Hall during World Cup trip
Tim Nazzaro, WCVB | Posted June 22 - 3:18 p.m. | Save Story
The 2026 FIFA World Cup brought people from all over the world together in Boston, including one couple from Scotland.
Travel spotlight: Scenic road trip from Utah up to the Canadian border
Grant Olsen for KSL | Posted June 21 - 5:45 p.m. | Save Story
Here are some highlights from the long and winding route that took my family into the northernmost regions of the Gem State.
How to get books in the hands of teens — when screens are battling for their attention
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted June 21 - 8:00 a.m. | Save Story
Wednesday is Nicole Baun's birthday — and the South Jordan teen's birthday wish list makes her a bit of an adolescent outlier: books, and then more books.
This Utah county is paying residents to make their landscaping water-efficient
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted June 19 - 4:35 p.m. | Save Story
The Washington County Water Conservancy District announced it will pay property owners up to $3 for each square foot of grass replaced with water-efficient landscaping in the first 1,000 square feet of a project area.
6 Kickstarter Father's Day gifts for the dad who says he doesn't want anything
Brooke Nally for KSL | Posted June 19 - 12:32 p.m. | Save Story
Father's Day is Sunday, June 21, and if your dad, husband, or partner has ever said "I don't need anything" while quietly coveting every gadget on the internet, this list is for him.
Morgan camp helps foster teens build confidence through outdoors
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted June 19 - 8:51 a.m. | Save Story
A group of foster teens is spending part of their summer in Morgan learning leadership skills through outdoor adventure, with help from Utah's first lady, Abby Cox.
The ultimate guide for your kids' summer lemonade stand
Emily Walker, Deseret News | Posted June 19 - 7:03 a.m. | Save Story
Nothing tastes better than a cold glass of lemonade on a hot summer day, especially after several long hours of selling it under the sun (or more likely, helping your kids do it).
US Postal Service pushes safety after dozens of dog attacks in Utah
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted June 17 - 6:16 a.m. | Save Story
The U.S. Postal Service and Salt Lake County Animal Services are working together to raise awareness about dog attacks against mail carriers during National Dog Bite Awareness Month.
Utah's new school cellphone prohibition is days away from becoming law — but will it succeed?
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted June 16 - 10:01 a.m. | Save Story
An enhanced law goes into effect on July 1 that essentially prohibits cellphones at Utah's K-12 public schools, unless a school or district opts for a looser policy.
New adult autism community center set to open in Orem next week
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted June 16 - 6:32 a.m. | Save Story
A new center designed to support adults with autism is preparing to open its doors, aiming to fill a gap in services for individuals on the spectrum after they age out of youth programs.
Mother-daughter duo from Cedar City navigate loss while changing laws in Utah farming
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted June 14 - 9:15 p.m. | Save Story
Symbria and Sara Patterson run Red Acre Farms in Cedar City. Together, they have navigated family and personal tragedies to become a power duo changing how small farms in Utah succeed.
What's the good news — and not so good news — from The Nation's Report Card?
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted June 14 - 11:18 a.m. | Save Story
Plenty's been written in recent years about the struggles American kids are having in reading and math, particularly post-pandemic. Now here's some measured good news.
Why 4 in 10 Utah teens aren't talking to their parents
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted June 13 - 5:03 p.m. | Save Story
A statewide survey shows that there's a big disconnect when it comes to how willing older children are to share their emotions with their parents. Utah is taking the issue seriously.
Warm winter leads to early surge in pests, including cockroaches
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted June 8 - 9:30 p.m. | Save Story
Pest control companies said a mild winter is bringing bugs out earlier than usual, leading to an increase in service calls across the area.
'He probably has unlimited love': St. George man reflects on life with twin with Down syndrome
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted June 7 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
Jordan and Logan Fowlke are twin brothers who have a unique and rare connection — Jordan Fowlke has Down syndrome and Logan Fowlke doesn't.
Diaper cost keeps many people in poverty. Here's how to help
Mallory Mailloux, Deseret News | Posted June 6 - 8:11 a.m. | Save Story
Doulas of Utah is partnering with the Utah Food Bank, which runs the state's diaper bank, to hold a diaper drive for the community from June 15 to July 6.
Cox declares June 'Fidelity Month' as red states find conservative alternatives to Pride Month
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted June 3 - 11:35 a.m. | Save Story
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox declared June "Fidelity Month," as Republican-led states across the country issue various proclamations in reaction to "Pride Month" celebrations.
Safety net for homeowners facing a construction lien is going away
Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL | Posted June 3 - 7:40 a.m. | Save Story
A safety net for homeowners who've had their homes slapped with a construction lien because their contractor didn't pay a supplier is going away.
