Events & Holidays
Alex Cabrero
Volunteers needed for ‘Christmas For Kids’ shopping spree
A Christmas shopping spree for middle and high school students needs nearly 200 volunteers for Saturday's event.2 hours ago
Karah Brackin
USPS offers tips for shipping gifts during the holiday season
'Tis the season for shipping gifts and the United States Postal Service says not to delay if you want your holiday mail to arrive on time.6 hours ago
Shara Park
The Festival of Trees inspires Utahns to give back during its 54th year
Many families kick off the holiday season at the Festival of Trees. It's also a safe haven for families who want to honor loved ones who have passed.24 hours ago
Alton Barnhart
Santa drops into Vernal bringing Christmas cheer to 500 kids
Volunteer pilots from Angel Flight West’s (AFW) Utah wing will depart from different airports in Utah on their annual Santa Flight on Wednesday, Dec. 11.1 day ago
Alton Barnhart
Kilby Block Party announces May 2025 lineup and additional fourth day
Kilby Block Party released its May band lineup for 2025 Tuesday morning and is adding a fourth day to the music festival.1 day ago
Mike Anderson
Utah Avalanche Center aims to strengthen back country safety awareness with events all week
The Utah Avalanche Center is urging people to prepare and brush up on their backcountry skills as we enter another ski season.2 days ago
Dan Rascon
Sugar House businesses celebrate construction halt for the holidays
A huge relief for small businesses in Sugar House along a section of 2100 South – construction has come to a halt for the Holidays.2 days ago
Eric Cabrera and Josuee Sanchez, KSL NewsRadio
Many Utahns view Black Friday as a tradition
Many Utahns refer to Black Friday as a tradition, whether they’re working behind cash registers or braving the crowds as customers.4 days ago
Brian Carlson
Christmas lights turned on at Temple Square
It's the first night of an annual Utah holiday tradition. The lights at Temple Square turned on Friday night for the first time this season, and people from across the country came out to see them.5 days ago
Garna Mejia
How a Bountiful family’s striking 30-year Christmas tradition made it to 2024
Ryan Wheelwright's father began with an extravagant light display in the late eighties. Now, he and his family continue what he started with the same light display a few states away.5 days ago
Mark Theissen and Becky Bohrer, Associated Press
‘It’s a bird! It’s a plane!’ In Alaska, it’s both, with a pilot tossing turkeys to rural homes
In the remotest reaches of Alaska, there's no relying on DoorDash to have Thanksgiving dinner — or any dinner — delivered. But some residents living well off the grid nevertheless have turkeys this holiday, thanks to the Alaska Turkey Bomb.6 days ago
Daniel Woodruff
Utah families carry on Thanksgiving tradition of serving others
For many people across the Salt Lake Valley, Thanksgiving became a little bit happier this year when a hot meal showed up right at their door.6 days ago
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com
Cedar Hills woman wins Food Network’s ‘Christmas Cookie Challenge’
Anya Fazulyanov did not have to be intimidated by the older, possibly more experienced competition on the Food Network's "Christmas Cookie Challenge." They needed to be intimidated by her.6 days ago
Carter Williams, KSL.com
Temple Square’s Christmas lights are back. Here’s what to expect this season
Temple Square remains under construction as crews continue to renovate the Salt Lake Temple and remodel the downtown area around it, but visitors will have more room to roam around its holiday display this year.6 days ago
Associated Press
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade kicks off a century after its first trip through NYC
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade kicked off Thursday morning in New York City with a steady rain that added ponchos and umbrellas to the lineup of balloons, floats, and star-studded performances.6 days ago
Brian Carlson
Salt Lake City Airport full of travelers coming home for the holidays
An influx of holiday travelers is coming home to Utah for Thanksgiving.7 days ago
Andrew Adams
Utah pie maker connects with customers via hand deliveries ahead of Thanksgiving
The day before Thanksgiving was far from a day off for many bakers and restaurants across the Wasatch Front. While some were preparing to entertain guests for the holiday, others were scrambling to fill orders for rolls and pies.7 days ago
Simone Seikaly, KSL NewsRadio
Doggy Thanksgiving tradition continues at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
This week the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary said a donor provided a Thanksgiving meal for dogs at the Kanab shelter. The donor contributed in honor of their rescue pup.7 days ago
Carlysle Price
Need a new read? Get involved in the first-ever Utah County Bookstore Crawl
Hungry for something new this holiday season? Utah residents should prepare to feast on a myriad of books at the first-ever Utah County Bookstore Crawl.7 days ago
Karah Brackin
3,500 Thanksgiving meals given to Utahns in need
Thousands of Thanksgiving meals went out on Wednesday as Crossroads Urban Center teamed up with the Utah Food Bank and Harmons.7 days ago
Matt OTT, AP Business Writer
What stores are open on Thanksgiving? Not many since most stay closed to prepare for Black Friday
With Thanksgiving and the formal launch of the holiday shopping season, Americans will again be consumed with the annual trifecta of turkey, travel and transactions — lots of them.7 days ago
Carlysle Price
Where to find ‘Light the World Giving Machines’ this holiday season
Donating to those in need is now as easy as stopping at a vending machine. Thanks to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints efforts, it's easy to find a Giving Machine near you.8 days ago
Karah Brackin
Thanksgiving travel in full swing at Salt Lake City International Airport
Thanksgiving travel hits the Salt Lake City International Airport in full force on Tuesday as people head toward their holiday destinations.8 days ago
