Deanie Wimmer
KSL launches ‘Roads to Understanding’ project to learn Utahns’ top concerns statewide
Majority of Utahns believe Utah is on the ‘wrong track,’ and identify priorities ahead of the election.19 days ago
New research shows ‘exposure gap’ for Utah girls in STEM
Girls have skills for STEM careers but lack interest. Utah company helps students better understand jobs of the future. Here is a resource for all Utah parents.1 month ago
Educators begin active shooter training as lawmaker heads to Georgia to learn from their tragedy
School shooting in Georgia adds more urgency to a new Utah law that requires armed guardians in every Utah school.2 months ago
After years of teacher shortages, Utah’s school districts are fully staffed. Here’s why
For years, Utah schools reported staffing shortages in teachers. In 2024, the back to school season was met with a plethora of teachers waiting to be hired.2 months ago
Armed guardians coming soon to every Utah school
Summary: A new law requires armed guardians at every Utah school, every day. Schools are struggling to meet the requirements and to find volunteers willing to respond with lethal force.2 months ago
AI Revolution: Learning to weigh the benefits and risks of AI – at 8 and 9 years old
Weighing the pros and cons of rapidly changing technology is hard enough for adults, but third graders at one Utah school were up for the challenge.2 months ago
AI Revolution: How one Utah teacher and a student say AI brings learning to life
KSL explores how emerging technology is already helping one teacher get creative in the classroom.3 months ago
The clock is ticking: Utah’s biggest Olympic opportunities come right now, long before the Games arrive
The biggest opportunity for Utah as it prepares to host the Winter Olympics comes much sooner than 2034.3 months ago
Utah’s long journey to hosting another Winter Olympics
Submitting a bid to host the Olympic Games is a huge process and it’s one that's been going on here in Utah for more than 10 years.3 months ago
Full-day kindergarten shows early return on investment
After the first year, the expansion of full-day kindergarten in Utah shows unprecedented growth and explosive demand.4 months ago
How Roy High boosted graduation rates from 70% to 92%
Roy High School has accomplished something few thought was possible, by aligning community to invest in the lives of students. Now other schools are taking note.5 months ago
Softball coach retires after 50 years on the field
While the season is winding down for the Bountiful High School girls’ softball team, it is definitely the end of an era at this game against Roy. Coach Butch Latey is coaching his last game after more than 50 years.6 months ago
Utah families receive millions of tax dollars for ‘Utah Fits All’ scholarship. Education opportunity or taxpayer subsidy?
Parents of 10,000 Utah students will receive "Utah Fits All' scholarship money for homeschool and private school.6 months ago
An Olympic legacy brings year-round sporting events to Utah
Utah has capitalized on the Olympic spotlight and demonstrated its ability as a world-class host for winter and summer sporting events. The sports world appears to have taken notice.6 months ago
Sterling Scholar program’s impressive legacy
From the Navajo reservation to Harvard to the University of Utah – a Utah student makes impressive gain with help from KSL/Deseret News Sterling Scholar program.8 months ago
Exhausted by bad air: Is smog-eating tech something Utah should consider?
What if Salt Lake could address our pollution problem with technology that “eats” the smog? Several U.S. cities and countries are doing just that with surfaces treated with materials that “neutralize” smog. Is it a solution Utah should consider?9 months ago
Majority of Americans, especially women, feel overwhelmed by group texts
Group texts can be hard to navigate because they come from our closest family members and friends. A social media researcher and an etiquette expert recommend using boundaries and technology to take control, without ruining relationships.11 months ago
A ‘lethal combination’: Domestic violence and guns in Utah
Utah isn’t strict on enforcement when it comes to domestic violence protective orders and firearms. The KSL Investigators dig into the state’s approach, along with a legal battle that could upend policies laws nationwide.11 months ago
New legislation and millions planned to improve safety for students walking to school
Neighbors have resources to make their communities safer if they know where to ask. In addition to money for infrastructure improvements and training, proposed legislation would ticket speeders via radar cameras.12 months ago
High stakes of kindergarten readiness; what Utah schools are doing to improve student performance
Ready for kindergarten used to mean a child turned five by the cutoff date. But as the stakes and expectations get higher, teachers are encountering some surprising behaviors.1 year ago
Pickleball turf wars: how a popular sport is creating competition for community court space
The fastest growing sport in the country is creating a growing need for court space. As Utah communities rush to find solutions, it’s creating competition with more established sports.1 year ago
Utah lawmaker questions schools leaving money on the table for mental health screenings
Schools screen vision and hearing, so why not mental health? While funding is available, most Utah schools do not take part in a state program to provide mental health screenings in school, even though suicide is the number one cause of death among Utah teens.1 year ago
KSL+: The longest serving woman in the legislature
The 2023 legislative session ended with some historic legislation. It was also historic for another reason.2 years ago
