UT: Youth
'Sextortion' cases on rise in UT and nationally
The FBI is warning the public about an increase in the crime known as "sextortion," when suspects target minors and threaten or coerce them into sendi…
UT governor's office discusses importance of service, volunteerism
Ahead of National Service Day, the governor's office brought together Utah leaders to discuss the importance of service and volunteerism. Utah Lt…
Report: Mending the pathway from college to workforce
A new report from WGU Labs, a nonprofit affiliate of Western Governors University based in Millcreek, Utah, is shedding light on the importance of …
UT sues TikTok, alleging negative mental-health impacts on youths
On Tuesday, the state of Utah announced it is suing TikTok as it claims the social media platform "baits children into addictive and unhealthy use." …
Report: Majority of U.S. Youth Agree Gun Violence is a Problem
Some 74% of young people in the U.S. believe gun violence is a problem, and 60% want to see stricter gun laws, according to a new report from …
UT Excels in Child Well-Being, But Parents Struggle with Child Care Costs
Utah ranks second in the country for overall child well-being, moving up from last year's fourth-place ranking in the annual Kids Count Data Book…
UT Pilot Program Aims to Support Grieving Kids
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox joined the Children's Collaborative for Healing and Support last week to announce a pilot program in the state designed to …
Nonprofit Group Urges School Districts to Focus on Mental Health Support
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and one group wants school districts in Utah and across the country to focus on critical mental health support…
Young Utahns Suing State, Calling for Climate Action
By Ray Levy Uyeda for Prism.Broadcast version by Alex Gonzalez for Utah News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Public News Ser…
New Initiative Delivers Free Books to Utah K-3 Students
Many kids across the state of Utah will be able to receive free books in the mail this summer to encourage reading and improve literacy outcomes…
College Courses Show Benefits for Incarcerated Youth in UT
Utah is one of a few states where juveniles behind bars can earn college credit. Utah's Higher Education for Incarcerated Youth program lets young …
Utahns Call on Congress to Expand Child Tax Credit
Utahns are calling on Congress to expand the Child Tax Credit and say it should be a priority in a year-end tax package. The debate comes as …