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'Multiple full-time jobs': Inside the life of young parents in Congress
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted June 30 - 6:24 a.m. | Save Story
Back-and-forth travel underscores the difficulty for parents in Congress who must balance the demands of raising a family with the chaotic nature of being a lawmaker in Washington.
Community gives back to beloved coach with aggressive disease
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted June 29 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
A new house in South Weber is a masterpiece on the outside, huge on the inside, and it's a love letter addressed to former high school football coach Erik Thompson and his family.
Free relationship classes taught around the state through USU Extension
Meg Christensen for KSL.com | Posted June 29 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
Utahns are being armed with the ability to build strong relationships of all kinds through an array of free classes from Utah State University's Healthy Relationships Utah program.
Whether it's alcohol or marijuana, the message to parents is the same: Talk to your kids
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted June 29 - 1:55 p.m. | Save Story
Underage drinking continues to drop, but marijuana use is increasing. Parents Empowered members say strategies to prevent underage drinking can be used to help prevent marijuana use.
How this BYU grad balances being a mom and a creator at Pixar
Bethany Twede, Deseret News | Posted June 29 - 7:18 a.m. | Save Story
At Pixar, children who are born during the production cycle of a movie get a production credit. All three of Stacey Truman's boys have a credit.
8 budget friendly activities for summertime
Brynn Carnesecca, KSL.com | Posted June 28 - 5:03 p.m. | Save Story
Get in the summertime spirit with these activities that won't break the bank.
This Salt Lake City park was once closed over its issues. Now it's getting new life
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted June 27 - 9:03 p.m. | Save Story
A Salt Lake City park once closed over many issues a few years ago got the first of two major upgrades on Friday.
American Fork man has final wish granted following years-long battle with cancer
Arianne Brown for KSL.com | Posted June 27 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Tanner Martin was diagnosed with terminal cancer at the age of 25. On June 25, 2025, Martin passed away, leaving behind his wife, newborn daughter and millions who celebrated his last stage of life with him.
Utah retains title as youngest in the nation, but it's also one of the fastest-aging states
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted June 27 - 10:03 a.m. | Save Story
Utah remains the youngest state in the nation by a wide margin, but it's still experiencing the same aging trends impacting other states.
Diabetes camp at Weber State offers kids community and confidence
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL-TV | Posted June 26 - 9:25 a.m. | Save Story
It's a place where kids say they don't have to explain what it's like to live with Type 1 diabetes – a local program that is changing lives.
Does it cost more to buy a new or existing home? Study finds this about Utah and the US
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted June 26 - 8:31 a.m. | Save Story
The difference between the median price of a newly constructed versus existing property in the Salt Lake City metro area is just over $10,000, according to a recent report from Inspired Closets.
Taylorsville home models how to conserve water by changing landscaping
Brynn Carnesecca, KSL.com | Posted June 23 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
The Taylorsville home displays an effective way for Utahns to save over 58,000 gallons of water annually.
Utah Summer Dinner Program ensures no child goes to bed hungry
Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV | Posted June 23 - 9:55 p.m. | Save Story
In the kitchen of Utah Community Action's South Salt Lake center, dinner is being prepped just like any other evening. But this isn't just any dinner rush; it's to feed children for free.
Fighting bullies: Utah surgeon provides free ear pinning for kids in need
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted June 23 - 4:05 p.m. | Save Story
Ear pinning, also known as otoplasty, is a cosmetic procedure that reshapes the ears to sit closer to the head, making them less noticeable.
Report: Utahns have higher debt amount but lower delinquency rate
Bryan Barba, Deseret News | Posted June 23 - 1:16 p.m. | Save Story
Despite the high household debt rates, Utahns display a healthy debt-handling behavior with one of the lowest delinquency rates in the nation, according to a new study by WalletHub.
Poll: Almost two-thirds of Utahns support contentious 'Utah Fits All' school voucher program
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted June 22 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
With the fate of the Utah Fits All Scholarship program likely decided by the Utah Supreme Court, the school voucher program appears to have fairly wide public support.
Habitat homes begin to be built in Tooele County
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted June 22 - 5:40 p.m. | Save Story
Habitat for Humanity of the Greater Salt Lake area is building homes in Tooele County — four homes to start, but more are coming.
She won a 100K ultramarathon through the mountains – while breastfeeding
Amy Woodyatt, CNN | Posted June 22 - 3:47 p.m. | Save Story
When Stephanie Case entered a 100-kilometer ultrarunning race through the Welsh mountains, winning was far from her mind.
