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CHRISTMAS SHOPPING downtown salt lake stores...
Kelli Pierce

Downtown Salt Lake City stores hope shoppers come back for Christmas

Stores and restaurants in downtown Salt Lake City have had a rough couple of months and store owners are hoping Christmas will attract shoppers again.
4 years ago
Temple groundbreaking McAllen...
Simone Seikaly

Ceremonial Temple groundbreaking Saturday in McAllen, Texas

On Saturday, regional officials from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints attended a Temple groundbreaking in McAllen, Texas.
4 years ago
Illinois man, 81, uses antique walking stick to beat thieves...
Associated Press

Illinois man, 81, uses antique walking stick to beat thieves

An 81-year-old former Marine from suburban Chicago used his grandfather's antique Irish walking stick to chase off three burglars and deliver one a thump in the head for his trouble.
4 years ago
President Nelson...
Colby Walker

President Nelson: A message of hope and healing

In his special message to the world, President Russell M. Nelson of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints asked for a "wave of gratitude" to flood social media over the next week.
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Emily Ashmead

Can they cook: holiday recipes from KSL hosts

With holidays soon approaching tasty dishes often take center stage. KSL hosts share some of their favorite holiday recipes. 
4 years ago
Kindness Week Orem...
Madeleine Porter

‘Kindness Week’ in Orem spreads across the state of Utah

Kindness Week in Orem is designed for the community to focus on kindness for an entire week. 
4 years ago
charlie brown specials...
Colby Walker

Charlie Brown specials to air on TV, after all, in PBS deal

The “Great Pumpkin” never showed on broadcast television this year, but after a deal with PBS, the Charlie Brown Thanksgiving and Christmas specials will return to the air.
4 years ago
Virtual thanksgiving...
Kelli Pierce

Medical experts recommend virtual Thanksgiving because of COVID-19

Large family gatherings are making Utah health officials wary - and they recommend virtual Thanksgiving this year instead.
4 years ago
All In Utah...
Madeleine Porter

‘All In’ campaign aims to mitigate the spread of COVID-19

As Utah's COVID-19 infection rates continue to rise, the 'All In' campaign was created by local business owners and community members.
4 years ago
zoom thanksgiving...
Marika Gerken, CNN

For Thanksgiving Day, Zoom will lift its 40-minute time limit for free meetings

Zoom announced it will lift its timed meeting limit on Thanksgiving so "your family gatherings don't get cut short."
4 years ago
PTA Dads...
Curt Gresseth

Live Mic: Hey mister, the PTA wants more men like you

The Utah PTA wants to recruit more men to take an active role in the children's education and schools.
4 years ago
smaller Thanksgiving meal...
KATIE WORKMAN Associated Press

How to cook (and save) a smaller Thanksgiving feast

How to make a smaller Thanksgiving meal? Don't worry, from turkey breasts to muffin-tin pies, there are ways to adapt the classics for a smaller crew,
4 years ago
A 'Hero's Welcome' for Vietnam vet who beat the odds and survived COVID-19...
Paul Nelson

A ‘Hero’s Welcome’ for vet who beat the odds and survived COVID-19

A Vietnam veteran's family surprised him with a small hero’s welcome, and dozens of people lined the streets to wish him well.
4 years ago
Relentlessly Resilient...
Kelli Pierce

Relentlessly Resilient: How two women are helping others get through challenges

Michelle Scharf and Jennie Taylor are no strangers to overcoming adversity. Michelle lost her husband to metastatic prostate cancer. Jennie's husband, Major Brent Taylor, was killed in the service of our country.
4 years ago
FILE- Davis County School District headquarters. Photo: KSLTV...
Saige Miller

UPDATE: Two more schools in the Davis School District will move to remote learning

Four schools in the Davis School District are moving to online instruction for two weeks to comply with state health guidelines for COVID-19.
4 years ago
Many people say they're looking for guidance when it comes to discussing current events with family...
John Wojcik

Peace and conflict: Talking politics and navigating tension over the holidays

With political tension still in the air and the holidays fast approaching, many people are looking for guidance when it comes to inevitably having to discuss politics and current events with their family, friends, and neighbors.
4 years ago
Salt Lake County Animal Services...
Colby Walker

Book Buddies: Kids can read to Utah shelter pets virtually

Salt Lake County Animal Services has relaunched and expanded the "Book Buddies" program where children can read to and soothe shelter pets.
4 years ago
University of Utah COVID-19...
Simone Seikaly

U of U will test all 32,000 students for COVID-19 before Thanksgiving break

University of Utah officials say they will test all 32,000 students for COVID-19 before the Thanksgiving break.
4 years ago
mullet...
Alaa Elassar, CNN

Texas boy wins first place in national mullet championship

Jaxson Crossland is good at a lot of things, like boxing, fishing and riding his dirt bike. But this 8-year-old also rocks a serious mullet.
4 years ago
vaccination eligibility...
Kelli Pierce

Davis County families could get money for childcare

The Davis Education Foundation is handing out grants to help families in need of pay for childcare after demand for services has tripled. 
4 years ago
FILE: Getty Photos...
Madeleine Porter

Draper mom and son among four killed in Nevada shooting

A mother from Draper and her son are among four people who police in Hendersonville, Nevada, say were killed in a shooting. A suspect is also dead.
4 years ago
Pandemic whiplash...
Curt Gresseth

The Mom Show: Do you suffer from pandemic whiplash?

Are you now starting to feel the delay effects of coronavirus -- otherwise known as pandemic whiplash?
4 years ago
Mount Ogden Junior High...
Madeleine Porter

Mount Ogden Junior High School moving to online classes Nov. 4

Mount Ogden Junior High School will be moving to online classes due to 15 confirmed cases of COVID-19 within the school.
4 years ago
Data Visualization Colby Walker | KSL NewsRadio...
Colby Walker

Over 1.2 million Utah ballots processed, accounting for over 70% of active voters

Over 70% of Utah's active voters have had their ballots processed. Across Utah's 29 counties, 1,214,681 mail-in ballots have been processed the morning of the 2020 election. 
4 years ago