Kaigan Mears Bigler
Not a mythical creature, but maybe a planet-saver: Methanotrophs and climate change
Kaigan Mears Bigler, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 7 - 9:44 a.m.
University of Utah assistant professor Jessica Swanson is studying how harnessing a microbe that eats methane can decrease the effects of climate change.
Experts weigh in on combatting childhood obesity in Utah
Kaigan Mears Bigler, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 1 - 2:54 p.m.
Childhood obesity rates have been rising in the U.S. and in Utah, but experts say there are ways to combat obesity without damaging kids' self-image.
Hat trick: Man and Salt Lake police officer help injured hawk
Kaigan Mears Bigler, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 30 - 10:21 a.m.
When a Salt Lake police officer saw a man fumbling with his hat Wednesday afternoon in downtown Salt Lake City, his investigation pulled up the unexpected — an injured bird.
Crews fighting fire at 27,000-square-foot home in Orem
Kaigan Mears Bigler, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 26 - 10:09 p.m.
Multiple firefighters from Orem and Pleasant Grove spent Tuesday evening fighting a large house fire at a 27,000-square-foot home in Orem.
1 killed, 1 injured in rollover crash in Weber County
Kaigan Mears Bigler, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 26 - 7:47 p.m.
A woman died and another driver was seriously injured after a head-on rollover crash in West Haven Tuesday afternoon.
Spanish Fork man suspected of stabbing father is in custody
Kaigan Mears Bigler, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 23 - 9:04 p.m.
Police have taken a 30-year-old man in custody after he allegedly stabbed his father after an argument Saturday, leaving the father in critical condition.
Over 1,000 Utah families in need given Christmas dinner and gifts
Kaigan Mears Bigler, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 23 - 4:04 p.m.
Crossroads Urban Center and the Ogden and Salt Lake Rescue Missions provided Christmas meals for over 1,000 people and families in need Saturday so they could enjoy Christmas.
Murder investigation: Payson police find 1 dead, 1 injured; suspect arrested
Kaigan Mears Bigler, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 23 - 2:05 p.m.
One man was found dead and another in serious condition Friday night after Payson police responded to a domestic violence call at a house in the area of 500 N. 600 East.
Carnegie Medal awarded to Utah firefighter for his help during avalanche
Kaigan Mears Bigler, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 21 - 5:18 p.m.
Unified Fire Authority's Thomas Elbrecht is being awarded the Carnegie Medal for his act of heroism in saving a person's life during an avalanche in December 2022.
Have You Seen This? Maury Povich reveals father of Denver Zoo orangutan
Kaigan Mears Bigler, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 20 - 3:29 p.m.
Maury Povich revealed the father of Denver Zoo's 4-month-old orangutan, Siska, who was born in August.
Utah teen wins $10K in trick-shot contest with insane 'backflip bull's-eye'
Kaigan Mears Bigler, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 17 - 4:03 p.m.
A dartboard bull's-eye that came from a backflip won 15-year-old Utahn Zach Whitesides a $10,000 prize from trick-shot masters Dude Perfect.
Like father, like son: Utahn finishes writing father's novel after it went missing for 55 years
Kaigan Mears Bigler, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 17 - 8:55 a.m.
A book started by Julian Bernstein in 1965 was lost to knowledge until his son, Charlie, found the outline in 2019 and finished writing the story for his dad.
Step into Jane Goodall's shoes at an interactive exhibition at the Natural History Museum of Utah
Kaigan Mears Bigler, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 9 - 8:37 p.m.
The Natural History Museum of Utah is excited to help Utah understand Jane Goodall's impact on the way scientists interact with chimpanzee communities with a new exhibit that opened Saturday.
12 marathons, 1 year, 1 kidney: A Park City man's race to raise awareness
Kaigan Mears Bigler, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 9 - 7:03 p.m.
Matt Cavanaugh is seeking to bring to light the amazing things the human body can do after donating a kidney to save someone else's life.
Survivor and centenarian: WWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday
Kaigan Mears Bigler, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 9 - 4:07 p.m.
A birthday social was held for World War II veteran Wayne Ursenbach on Monday to celebrate a big milestone — 100 years in the making.
Struggle with aplastic anemia highlights urgent need for diverse stem cell donors
Kaigan Mears Bigler, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 8 - 9:03 p.m.
Kaiya Endo, was diagnosed with a rare blood disorder that requires stem cell donation, but her unique ethnic background has presented some challenges in finding a match.
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's — a squirrel!
Kaigan Mears Bigler, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 4 - 12:00 p.m.
Whether you think squirrels are cute, or a nuisance, the Natural History Museum of Utah wants the public's help tracking down a specific nonnative squirrel species.
Baubles, bells and giving back: Primary Children's Hospital's 53rd Festival of Trees begins
Kaigan Mears Bigler, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 27 - 7:36 p.m.
Beautifully decorated wreaths, quilts, gingerbread houses and over 500 Christmas trees will be on display in Sandy.
Police identify 2 killed in U.S. 40 crash
Kaigan Mears Bigler, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 26 - 10:44 a.m.
A crash on U.S. 40 near Fruitland in Duchesne County resulted in two deaths and one person in critical condition Friday afternoon.
Fire destroys Mountain Green home; no injuries reported
Kaigan Mears Bigler, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 25 - 5:36 p.m.
An active house fire Saturday morning left a Mountain Green home, which was unoccupied at the time the fire occurred, a total loss.
How Small Business Saturday boosts local communities
Kaigan Mears Bigler, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 25 - 4:47 p.m.
Between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, small businesses deserve a little extra recognition with Small Business Saturday.
Meet the couple that is changing dating your spouse with unique adventures
Kaigan Mears Bigler, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 25 - 7:21 a.m.
Kaysville parents Britton and Sarandon Rasmussen want couples to find unique ways to connect with each other and have fun, not just watch Netflix on the couch.
20-year-old man shot and killed in Bountiful; suspect in custody
Kaigan Mears Bigler, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 24 - 9:29 p.m.
Bountiful police responded to a gunshot wound Friday before a 20-year-old man died while being treated. A suspect who was friends with the victim in high school is in custody, police said.
2 killed in Wasatch County accident; snowfall, slick roads are culprit in over 100 Utah crashes
Kaigan Mears Bigler, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 24 - 7:58 p.m.
A fatal crash on U.S. 40 killed two people and closed the road in both directions for a time Friday afternoon near the Soldier Creek Campground Road in Wasatch County. The Utah Highway Patrol said it had responded to over 100 crashed Friday due to slick conditions.
