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Constitutional amendment on November ballot could lead to repeal of Utah’s food sales tax


Constitutional amendment on November ballot could lead to repeal of Utah’s food sales tax

SALT LAKE CITY – After years of pressure to eliminate Utah’s food sales tax, the time may soon be here – if voters give the green light to a change in the state’s budget. There are still a few months until the November election, but the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute has released new information […]

Utah police urge drivers to be cautious near school buses


Utah police urge drivers to be cautious near school buses

SALT LAKE CITY — A dangerous trend among Utah drivers and school buses is raising concerns about child safety. Police and other authorities are trying to put an end to this and make it known before the start of the new school year. According to the Utah Department of Transportation, several Utah school districts and […]

Authorities urge drivers to be careful near school buses to ensure the safety of children


Utah police urge drivers to be cautious near school buses

SALT LAKE CITY — A dangerous trend among Utah drivers and school buses is raising concerns about child safety. Police and other authorities are trying to put an end to this and make it known before the start of the new school year. According to the Utah Department of Transportation, several Utah school districts and […]

Davis County kicks off the school year with a shopping spree for students in need


Davis County kicks off the school year with a shopping spree for students in need

CLINTON, Davis County — As students in the Davis School District return to classrooms, hundreds of volunteers are shopping for students in need. This is all part of the Davis Education Foundation’s Child Spree initiative, which the foundation launched over a decade ago to help students in need start the year with confidence. On Monday […]

How to help your students use food as fuel for success


How to help your students use food as fuel for success

SALT LAKE CITY – With school back in session, many families are packing lunch boxes and preparing snacks and meals for after school. A full belly energizes the mind and prepares it to learn, so you want to set yourself up for success. To achieve this, breakfast should be prioritized from preschool through high school […]

The role of social media in drug use – what parents can do


The role of social media in drug use – what parents can do

SALT LAKE CITY – As students prepare to return to school, the Drug Enforcement Administration is warning parents about a disturbing trend of fentanyl use among school-age children across the country and right here in Utah. According to the DEA, fentanyl is present in every corner of the valley. Dustin Gillespie, assistant special agent in […]

Use part of your first trip to beautiful Paris to plan your second


Use part of your first trip to beautiful Paris to plan your second

PARIS — Tamara Vaifanua has only been in Paris for KSL TV’s Olympic coverage for a little over two weeks, but she says she’s learned a lot. She said that as she walked around the city, met people and saw the sights, she learned that Parisians have really mastered the art of slowing down. “It’s […]

The Place de la Concorde is a temporary home for “playground sports” during the Summer Games


The Place de la Concorde is a temporary home for “playground sports” during the Summer Games

PARIS — Playground sports are making their debut at the Paris Olympics, but not in major venues as most people would think. A city park was created in the middle of Paris at the Place de la Concorde. It was the temporary Olympic home for four disciplines of the Olympic Games: breakdancing, BMX freestyle, skateboarding […]