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Teen alcohol use rises sharply after age 13
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 17 - 10:34 p.m. | Save Story
More females age 12 to 20 drink alcohol, including binge drinking, than do males in the same age group, according to a new analysis of federal data on alcohol use.
American Idol winner Iam Tongi brings message of faith, family to Salt Lake City
VideoTamara Vaifanua, KSL | Posted Aug. 17 - 2:32 p.m. | Save Story
American Idol winner Iam Tongi opens up about faith, family and life after stardom ahead of his Salt Lake City performance.
US kindergarten vaccine coverage falls, CDC says
Sneha S K, Reuters | Posted Aug. 17 - 1:30 p.m. | Save Story
U.S. kindergarten vaccination coverage fell during the 2025-2026 school year, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Monday.
Singles are getting more unconventional in their search for love. This man got a $10k campaign
Margaret Darby, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 17 - 10:03 a.m. | Save Story
A 28-year-old Utah man who hadn't dated in nearly a decade joined a $10,000 campaign using billboards and social media to help him find a girlfriend and rebuild his confidence.
Are mortgage rates heading down?
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 16 - 5:04 p.m. | Save Story
Mortgage rates edged lower after five consecutive weeks of increases, with the average 30-year fixed rate falling to 6.67% as mortgage applications picked up.
A century-old family mystery — and 2 shipwrecks — inspired this Utah author's debut novel
Valorie Jones, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 16 - 1:02 p.m. | Save Story
Since she was a child, Claire Carusillo has been haunted by a piece of her family history: Not just one, but two of her ancestors were involved in shipwrecks.
Latter-day Saint young adults define their biggest challenges, biggest hope
Amy Ortiz, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 15 - 10:29 p.m. | Save Story
The largest annual gathering for Latter-day Saint young single adults in Utah is concluding today with a clear emphasis on connection and growing together in Christ.
Obesity drugs show early promise against the hormonal disorder PMOS, giving a suffering family hope
Laura Ungar, Associated Press | Posted Aug. 15 - 12:02 p.m. | Save Story
A growing body of research suggests GLP-1 drugs may help treat polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome by improving weight, insulin resistance, hormone levels and ovulation, though experts say more research is needed.
From knights to fairies, the Thornshire Renaissance Faire blends history and fantasy
Emily Miller, EastIahoNews.com | Posted Aug. 15 - 10:32 a.m. | Save Story
A knight astride his noble steed, a princess daintily perched on her unicorn, a court jester, magicians, fire spinners, dragons, fairies and turkey legs. It's just another day at the Thornshire Renaissance Faire in Rigby.
Utah changes birth certificate policy after KSL Investigators uncover records issue
VideoDaniella Rivera, KSL | Updated Aug. 14 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
A family experienced what felt like a records runaround when they tried to get certified copies of their birth certificates.
Kids keep getting hurt and killed on e-bikes. Should parents be held responsible?
Philip Marcelo, Associated Press | Updated Aug. 14 - 4:30 p.m. | Save Story
As traumatic injuries and deaths surge among children involved in crashes on e-bikes and other electrified vehicles, one California prosecutor is cracking down by pursuing criminal charges against some of the young riders' parents.
Utah families donate diapers, tour new homes for people experiencing homelessness
VideoMadi Vollmer, KSL | Posted Aug. 14 - 2:22 p.m. | Save Story
Utah families donate diapers to families in need and tour 11 new tiny homes at The Other Side Village in Salt Lake City.
Are gas prices headed to an all-time high?
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 12 - 11:04 a.m. | Save Story
After a week of mostly declining gas prices, the average cost of a gallon of regular jumped nearly 4 cents to an average $4.34 per gallon across Utah on Tuesday.
AAA, Zero Fatalities launch 'Please Be Patient' magnet program for teen drivers
VideoAnnette Campbell, KSL | Posted Aug. 12 - 10:32 a.m. | Save Story
AAA Utah and Zero Fatalities are launching a new initiative designed to improve safety for teen drivers by encouraging other motorists to show a little more patience on the road.
Are there upsides to this summer's slow housing market?
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 12 - 7:37 a.m. | Save Story
There are deals to be made in this year's late summer housing market, when many buyers are making a final push to find a new home before school starts and sellers are feeling more pressure on prices.
Trump signs order calling for spacing out childhood vaccines, against medical groups' guidance
Ali Swenson and Collin Binkley, Associated Press | Posted Aug. 10 - 9:32 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that calls for spacing out childhood vaccines into separate medical visits and splitting the combined measles, mumps and rubella vaccine into three different single-disease shots.
Are Utah homes for sale still the biggest in the country? Almost
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 10 - 4:34 p.m. | Save Story
Looking for a sizable home? Try buying in Utah.
Here's what Utah, federal lawmakers are doing to crack down on online fraud
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Aug. 10 - 4:04 p.m. | Save Story
Congress is looking at ways to crack down on retail fraud and online scams, after a federal report found that internet scams cost Americans more than $20 billion last year.
