Arianne Brown
Man runs a book club at Utah State Prison
Arianne Brown for KSL.com | Posted Oct. 13 - 8:54 p.m.
Elliot Morris has been running a book club for the past five years at the Utah State Correctional Facility. This semester, the focus is on Utah authors, many of which are slated to visit the club to discuss their books.
Utah mom to compete on 'American Ninja Warrior' on 13th anniversary of son's drowning
Arianne Brown for KSL.com | Posted Sept. 26 - 8:03 a.m.
On Sept. 26, 2011, Jenedy Paige's 3-year-old son, Victory fell in a family member's pool and drowned. On Thursday, Paige will compete on "American Ninja Warrior" for the fifth time.
Utah home to cult classic revival of 'Yo Gabba Gabba!'
Arianne Brown for KSL.com | Posted Sept. 16 - 3:04 p.m.
Apple TV+ has released a 10-episode "Yo Gabba Gabba!" revival series, "Yo Gabba GabbaLand!" and Utah is where most of that magic happened.
3 Utahns drown in Sierra Nevada range whirlpool; community mourns loss of race director
Arianne Brown for KSL.com | Posted Aug. 25 - 9:40 p.m.
Three Utahns drowned Friday night after being caught in a whirlpool while rappelling into an area known as Seven Teacups in Sierra Nevada.
Mental health professionals in Utah react to 'Inside Out 2'
Arianne Brown for KSL.com | Posted Aug. 11 - 9:06 p.m.
Since Disney and Pixar released its newest film, Inside Out 2, millions of viewers have had time to process the experience, including mental health professionals.
Sisters named All-American for performance at Utah swim meet
Arianne Brown for KSL.com | Posted Aug. 10 - 4:18 p.m.
Utah sisters Kennedy and Taylor Bennet learned that their performance in the 200-yard freestyle relay at the state championship earned them an All-American title.
Utah foster parent starts community for troubled teens
Arianne Brown for KSL.com | Posted Aug. 9 - 12:00 p.m.
Rachel Garrett has long wanted to provide a safe place for troubled teens, but it wasn't until she fostered her own teen that she fully understood the need.
Ogden couple, 97, who met in sixth grade celebrate 75 years of marriage
Arianne Brown for KSL.com | Posted Aug. 4 - 7:16 a.m.
Hap and Gladys Link, of Ogden, celebrated 75 years of marriage on Friday. The two — who are both 97 — met in the sixth grade, and boast of a simple and very happy life.
Hilldale man creates product to rid world of 'sticker burrs'
Arianne Brown for KSL.com | Posted Aug. 3 - 7:15 a.m.
When Stacy Stubbs moved to his new home and the yard was riddled with sticker burrs, he knew he had to do something. So, he created something to rid the world of the noxious seeds.
'The main theme is compassion': Buddhist Church of Ogden holds annual Obon Festival
Arianne Brown for KSL.com | Posted July 23 - 7:34 p.m.
The Buddhist Church of Ogden held its annual Obon Festival to honor ancestors and loved ones lost. The church has been a staple in the Ogden Japanese community since 1964, but the community at large has a much deeper history and a universal message to share.
Utah man with MS realizes marathon goal with help from younger brother
Arianne Brown for KSL.com | Posted July 14 - 5:44 p.m.
Brian Connolly was a sophomore at East High School when he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis but on July 24, the now 53-year-old will complete his ninth marathon with the help of his older brother.
Utah man who donated bone marrow to older brother now fights own battle with cancer
Arianne Brown for KSL.com | Posted July 7 - 8:21 p.m.
Brian Laney donated bone marrow with the hope of saving his older brother's life 30 years ago. Laney is now fighting his own battle with cancer.
Man spreads 'gospel' while carrying 75-pound cross across the US
Arianne Brown for KSL.com | Posted July 1 - 6:17 a.m.
Virginia native Nick Schindler is on a mission to spread the gospel and assist people experiencing homelessness across the United States in a unique way.
Utah flight instructor killed in plane crash remembered for service, life well-lived
Arianne Brown for KSL.com | Posted June 26 - 5:02 p.m.
A Utah-based flight instructor died while working in Alaska last week. Family members, friends and students are remembering him as a man who lived a life most could only dream of.
2 Utah moms compete in rugged, 100-mile contest in New Zealand
Arianne Brown for KSL.com | Posted June 10 - 5:08 p.m.
Two Utah moms are among those competing in USA Network's "Race to Survive: New Zealand," traversing 100 rugged miles on the hunt for food and a cash prize.
Mountain bike community wants to buy adaptive bike for Lehi teen with inoperable brain tumor
Arianne Brown for KSL.com | Posted May 28 - 12:03 p.m.
After eight years of treatments, now-inoperable cancer has paralyzed Calvin Smith's right side. So, his mountain biking community is coming together to buy him an adaptive bike.
Utah junior high student diagnosed with brain cancer finds joy in track and field
Arianne Brown for KSL.com | Posted May 25 - 7:06 p.m.
Alden Peterson was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive brain cancer that left parts of his body paralyzed. Now a ninth grader at Snowcrest Jr. High, in Eden, Alden is in remission, and has found success in track and field.
Unexpected spike: UVU's Kelsi Oldroyd turns from softball to throwing a javelin
Arianne Brown for KSL.com | Posted May 11 - 7:18 a.m.
Throwing the javelin wasn't something UVU junior Kelsi Oldroyd thought she'd ever do, yet she threw an Olympic trials qualifying standard distance, shocking no one.
Utah teacher in running for 'America's Favorite Teacher'
Arianne Brown for KSL.com | Posted April 25 - 10:03 a.m.
A Utah man is steps away from becoming "America's Favorite Teacher," as the nationwide contest narrows down its top five this week. Cole Wilkes, of Foxboro Elementary, is in first place for the Reader's Digest contest that will award him $25,000 and a trip to Hawaii should he win.
'Wheelchair Dad' reveals completed bedroom remodel on birthday
Arianne Brown for KSL.com | Posted April 22 - 8:03 a.m.
A paralyzed father of six has taken it upon himself to design and remodel his daughters' bedroom. On his 47th birthday Sunday, he revealed the finished project.
Have You Seen This? Utah couple recreates Taylor Swift album covers ahead of release
Arianne Brown for KSL.com | Posted April 18 - 3:29 p.m.
Taylor Swift's new album comes out Friday, and one Utah couple is going all out to show the world they are the ultimate Swifties.
Utah mother of 4, special educator realizes dream of joining Army National Guard
Arianne Brown for KSL.com | Posted April 9 - 6:16 a.m.
Jennifer Hughes recently joined the Utah Army National Guard, after years of thinking her time had passed.
Utah man with cerebral palsy wants all-terrain wheelchair option at state, national parks
Arianne Brown for KSL.com | Posted April 1 - 8:07 a.m.
Sam Durst has cerebral palsy and was introduced to the Extreme Motus all-terrain wheelchair, making it possible for him to hike Arches National Park with his family.
Teen with Down syndrome gets adopted, meets Utah girl who helped make it possible
Arianne Brown for KSL.com | Posted March 21 - 12:00 p.m.
Ten years ago, Utahn Brooklyn McKenzie donated her Disneyland money to help a boy with Down syndrome in South America get adopted. They recently met after the boy was finally adopted.
