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Utah Food Bank asks Utahns to help fill shelves during Feed Utah food drive
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted March 13 - 12:05 p.m. | Save Story
While costs continue to rise, many Utah families are struggling to keep food on the table. The Utah Food Bank is asking for the community's help in the annual Feed Utah food drive.
Boy struck by truck near Glendale Park, prompting calls for new crosswalks
Garna Mejia, KSL | Posted March 12 - 1:28 p.m. | Save Story
The crash happened across the street from the newly opened Glendale Regional Park, an area neighbors say has become increasingly dangerous for children because of heavy traffic and a lack of nearby crosswalks.
Helmets to be mandatory throughout Utah after another teen suffers e-bike crash in St. George
Sarah Martin, KSL | Posted March 10 - 3:06 p.m. | Save Story
Nearly two weeks after suffering a devastating head injury in an e-bike crash, which happened while not wearing a helmet, Bella Prince went home to her family.
Feed Utah food drive kicks off to combat statewide hunger
Emma Neff, Deseret News | Posted March 9 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
Food insecurity is impacting communities nationwide, and Utah is no exception. To help feed kids and families in need, the Utah Food Bank is holding its fifth annual drive.
Community rallies around 19-year-old beekeeper after fire destroyed honey stock
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted March 9 - 12:33 p.m. | Save Story
In November, Jethro Peretto, 19, watched as the honey he worked so hard to harvest went up in flames. Today, the community is rallying to help him rebuild his business.
Locals working to preserve the history of Idaho Falls, one photo at a time
Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted March 7 - 9:46 p.m. | Save Story
Have you ever wondered what life looked like in Idaho Falls for your grandparents? Maybe even your great grandparents? A local group is trying to help you see it for yourself.
'Another stage of life': Utah couple embraces aging with help from geriatric care
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted March 6 - 7:36 a.m. | Save Story
Geriatric specialists help identify the changes that come with aging and work with patients to maintain their independence.
Millions join together virtually and in Salt Lake City to learn about family history at RootsTech
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted March 5 - 9:43 p.m. | Save Story
The annual RootsTech conference is being held in Salt Lake City and online this week. Organizers speak about the conference's purpose and growth.
Patients say measles 'worse than expected' as Utah hits 350+ infections, doctors say
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted March 5 - 9:02 p.m. | Save Story
Health officials plead with residents to vaccinate against measles as Utah hits 358 infections.
Franke family members express disappointment on failure of child welfare bill
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted March 5 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Members of the Franke family expressed disappointment after a bill they believe would help neglected, isolated and abused children failed to pass the Legislature Thursday evening.
Utah Senate OKs bill to increase number of children allowed in unlicensed home day cares
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted March 2 - 8:30 p.m. | Save Story
A bill that would increase the number of children unlicensed child care providers can have in their care has made it to the House for final review.
Travel spotlight: 7 fun winter activities in the Aspen area for families
Grant Olsen for KSL | Posted March 1 - 6:30 p.m. | Save Story
Aspen sits nearly 8,000 feet above sea level, so we experienced a lot more snow than we'd been seeing in Utah. And that provided some awesome winter opportunities for my family.
How voters — in Utah and nationwide — feel about prohibiting cellphones in school, bell-to-bell
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 28 - 7:02 p.m. | Save Story
While a bill calling for a default "bell-to-bell" cellphone prohibition in Utah's K-12 schools seems destined to pass, public opinion on school bans is mixed.
Utah lawmakers work to mandate fetal development videos in schools
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 28 - 5:48 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah lawmaker has introduced a bill that would require Utah schools to show students videos of fertilization and development of a fetus inside the womb.
Beyond the scale: How GLP-1 medications are affecting both body and mind
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted Feb. 28 - 5:01 p.m. | Save Story
GLP-1s were first approved in 2005 for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes. Since then, more versions of the medication have hit the market, becoming more accessible to patients and used for a wider range of health concerns.
Utah company to host virtual read-aloud for Read Across America Day
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Feb. 28 - 8:49 a.m. | Save Story
Lehi-based homeschool curriculum company aims to boost literary engagement through virtual read aloud event
US surpasses 1,100 measles cases in 2 months. Expect more deaths next
Deidre McPhillips, CNN | Updated Feb. 27 - 2:14 p.m. | Save Story
The US has recorded more than 1,100 measles cases so far this year, according to data published Friday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It's a troubling milestone that has many in public health bracing for the worst.
Salt Lake County explores partnerships to preserve existing child care centers
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Feb. 25 - 10:30 a.m. | Save Story
Child care spaces in Salt Lake County are being evaluated for continued use, thanks to a legislative intent approved by the County Council on Tuesday.
