Deanie Wimmer
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.6 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.7 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.8 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.8 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.8 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.10 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?11 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.1 year 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.1 year 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.1 year 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.2 years 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.2 years 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
Former KSL anchor avoids life-changing surgery by learning genetic risk
The country’s largest DNA study, conducted in Utah, shows potential to revolutionize healthcare treatments and costs.2 years ago
Rep. Carol Spackman Moss makes history as Utah’s longest serving female legislator
Rep. Spackman Moss finds success by winning over her constituency, whether teenage students, Holladay voters or fellow lawmakers.2 years ago
Win or lose, Rose Bowl boosts U of U at almost every level
Even though the Rose Bowl game didn't go Utah's way, it still delivers what University President Taylor Randall calls a "halo effect" to nearly every aspect of the school.2 years ago
‘Team mom’ status brings comfort to aunt of late Utah player, Ty Jordan
Ty Jordan's aunt, Takka Jordan, still keeps in contact with the players and coaches, attends games and relishes the title of "team mom."2 years ago
After her cousin was killed by an ex, Utah’s Lt. Gov. says Utah must take action on domestic violence
Four months after a Utah woman was killed by an ex-husband, her family hopes the case will spark change to Utah laws to better protect others from domestic violence.2 years ago
KSL’s Deanie Wimmer sits down with new coach of Utah Jazz
The Utah Jazz play their first home game of a new season this week with a mostly new team and a new head coach. KSL's Deanie Wimmer sat down with him for a one-on-one interview.2 years ago
Chronic Absenteeism leads to rise in F grades in most of Utah’s largest school districts
Schools all over Utah are dealing with the problem of chronic absenteeism. Educators are seeing thousands of absences, and as a result, failing grades.2 years ago
How Utah schools updated security in the wake of Uvalde
KSL surveyed Utah schools based on the findings of the "Robb Report," Texas lawmakers' analysis of what went wrong in Uvalde, to learn what changes have been made in our state.2 years ago
Too many texts: Cellphone experiment shows impact on learning
Cellphones are a distraction in school. That well-researched fact surprises no one. What may be a surprise is to what extent they impact concentration.3 years ago
