Emma Benson

4 days ago | ksltv.com | Emma Benson

TAYLORSVILLE — The traditional green lawn may soon be a thing of the past in Utah. With a growing population and limited water resources, experts say the future of landscaping is water-wise. “We’re always thinking about water conservation,” said Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson. Nearly 60% of residential water use happens outdoors, and the average single-family home uses 2,000 gallons every time they irrigate their yard.

4 days ago | ksl.com | Emma Benson

MILLCREEK — Ten-year-old Brihanna Rodriguez has struggled with being teased at school. "(They say) that I have a deformed ear and it looks like an elf ear," she said. "Usually I have my hair down to cover it."Her father, Luis Rodriguez, said it's been difficult to watch his daughter suffer. "It gets kind of hard to a point when she comes home and she's sometimes in tears," he said. When the Rodriguez family heard about the Mobley Foundation, they made the drive from Reno to give it a try.

1 week ago | kslnewsradio.com | Emma Benson |Cassidy Wixom

SALT LAKE CITY — The 49th annual Utah Arts Festival is officially underway at Library Square and Washington Square Park in downtown Salt Lake City, showcasing a diverse range of more than 170 artists and 100 performers. This year’s additions include more shaded areas for festival-goers, offering a cool respite from the summer heat, as well as a new demonstrating artist program.

1 week ago | ksltv.com | Emma Benson

Jun 20, 2025, 7:36 PM MILLCREEK — 10-year-old Brihanna Rodriguez has struggled with being teased at school. “(They say) that I have a deformed ear and it looks like an elf ear,” she said. “Usually I have my hair down to cover it.”Her father, Luis Rodriguez, said it’s been difficult to watch his daughter suffer. “It gets kind of hard to a point when she comes home and she’s sometimes in tears,” he said.

1 week ago | ksltv.com | Emma Benson

SALT LAKE CITY — The 49th annual Utah Arts Festival is officially underway at Library Square and Washington Square Park in downtown Salt Lake City, showcasing a diverse range of more than 170 artists and 100 performers. This year’s additions include more shaded areas for festival-goers, offering a cool respite from the summer heat, as well as a new demonstrating artist program.