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4-year-old hospitalized with E. coli after swimming in Virgin River
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted July 9 - 12:02 p.m. | Save Story
Kate Garner's 4-year-old son is experiencing extreme complications from E. coli after ingesting water in the Virgin River. Garner wants to share his story to bring awareness to others.
Couple holds wedding in hospital room days before father of bride dies
Christa Delcamp, WMUR | Updated July 9 - 11:37 a.m. | Save Story
The emergency department at Portsmouth Regional Hospital wasn't the wedding venue that Heather Lindberg and John Spagnola had envisioned, but her father, Dana, was worried he would miss her wedding.
First lady Abby Cox to Utah teachers, parents: 'We have to protect our children'
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted July 9 - 11:04 a.m. | Save Story
"Grateful" was a word Utah first lady Abby Cox used often Tuesday as she stood in front of a vast ballroom filled with many of the state's most dedicated teachers and education advocates.
Locked out after a hack? The fix may be hiding on your phone
Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL | Posted July 8 - 10:05 p.m. | Save Story
After a hacker took over a woman's Amazon account, her reset password codes were being sent — but her phone had quietly filtered them into a text-message spam folder.
What to know about protecting pets from the New World screwworm fly
John Hanna, Associated Press | Updated July 8 - 9:30 p.m. | Save Story
Two New World screwworm cases in dogs are among more than 30 confirmed instances in Texas and New Mexico, prompting warnings Wednesday from veterinarians and humane societies.
Belief helps man face three family battles of cancer
Britt Leoni, WBBH | Posted July 7 - 3:36 p.m. | Save Story
Not only has this family mastered moments of joy, but they've mastered life's inevitable moments of pain.
1 of every 7 homes for sale in the U.S. is in Florida. Should that be cause for concern?
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted July 7 - 8:47 a.m. | Save Story
There are so many houses for sale in Florida that a national housing analyst is warning that the Sunshine State's "market is flashing warning signs."
Lamb found roaming on southern Utah golf course gets adopted at Hurricane homestead
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted July 5 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
A lamb was found roaming on the Sand Hollow Golf Course in March and was adopted by a southern Utah family.
Woman who lost dad to cancer is helping other bereaved children
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted July 5 - 10:01 a.m. | Save Story
After losing her dad to cancer, Lilliana Rogers struggled with alcohol abuse, self-harm and suicidal thoughts before turning her life around and helping others do the same.
Nutrition apps can help build healthy habits. For some users, their gaming features carry risks
Albert Stumm, Associated Press | Posted July 5 - 8:35 a.m. | Save Story
As nutrition apps proliferate, some researchers are raising alarms that gamification features may do more harm than good for some people.
How to talk about money with your kids
Adriana Morga, Associated Press | Posted July 3 - 9:45 p.m. | Save Story
Here are some expert recommendations if you want to start talking about money with your kids.
Seniors are spending more time on their phones, AARP says. Why that's a mixed blessing
Jennifer Bisram, WCBS | Posted July 3 - 5:45 p.m. | Save Story
The number of older adults using smartphones soared from 55% in 2016 to 90% now, according to the AARP. That makes senior citizens one of the fastest growing groups using digital devices.
This grandma-granddaughter TikTok duo is spreading joy online
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted July 3 - 12:13 p.m. | Save Story
Shelby Coleman decided two years ago to start posting videos of her "granny" on TikTok. It's a fun activity that continues to bring them together today
Here are early warning signs that you've been hacked and how you can protect yourself
Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL | Posted July 1 - 9:30 p.m. | Save Story
The moment you've been hacked, you won't see a big message screaming "YOU'VE BEEN HACKED!" But there much quieter warnings.
Where to watch fireworks this Fourth of July weekend
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted July 1 - 7:37 a.m. | Save Story
Here is where firework shows will be happening across Utah this Fourth of July weekend.
Utah joins multistate settlement with egg producers over alleged price-fixing
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted June 30 - 8:00 p.m. | Save Story
The state of Utah, along with the U.S. Department of Justice and more than a dozen other states, went after egg companies and reached a settlement.
HOA gone away? Repair bills may still be waiting
Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL | Posted June 29 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
An Ogden neighborhood lost water after a main broke. Then residents learned their "dissolved" HOA still left them responsible for private pipes and roads.
Sandy couple's wildfire mitigation efforts pay off when flames threaten backyard
Annette Campbell, KSL | Posted June 26 - 10:00 p.m. | Save Story
Years of preparation helped one Sandy couple protect their home after a fire broke out just steps from their backyard.
