Feature Stories

Families from France, US reunite in Veterans Day story 80 years in the making

VideoDan Rascon, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 11 - 10:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

The son of a Utah World War II fighter pilot traveled to France to meet the family of a farmer who saved his dad's life.

Mississippi elects Democrat Scott Colom as state's first Black US senator since Reconstruction

Bill Barrow And Sophie Bates, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 11 - 10:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Democratic nominee Scott Colom defeated Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi's U.S. Senate race, giving the state its first Black U.S. senator since post-Civil War Reconstruction.

Utah National Guard's Veterans Day concert brings together hundreds of student singers, veterans

VideoShelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 11 - 9:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah National Guard's 23rd Army Band joined hundreds of high school singers inside the Tabernacle at Temple Square for the 71st annual Veterans Day Concert.

After surviving war, Utah veteran's new mission is helping others find a way forward

Eric Cabrera, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 11 - 7:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

With Utah's veteran suicide rate above the national figure, a retired Army sergeant is using his own struggles with mental health to help other veterans find support.

Benson Boone added to NHL's Winter Classic plans in Utah

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 11 - 6:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Another big local performer is set to perform as part of Utah hosting this year's NHL Winter Classic.

'Dan the Man' one of thousands remembered on Veterans Day

VideoAlex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 11 - 6:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

This Veterans Day, a Utah family is remembering "Dan the Man," an Air Force veteran and their husband and father, saying he loved serving his country.

BYU-led study points to potential reason for mule deer population decline in the West

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 11 - 5:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

New research from BYU, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and numerous other nongovernmental organizations found that increasing the ratio of male mule deer is associated with decreasing female mule deer nutritional condition, thus lowering population growth rates.

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Roy community supports military families with Veterans Day grocery event

VideoMadi Vollmer, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 11 - 4:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kent's Market and community partners provided more than $300 in groceries to military families while recognizing the sacrifices of those who serve.

Loaves and Fishes brings Cache Valley together over food and community

VideoTodd Kunz, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 11 - 3:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

A nonprofit in Cache Valley is bringing people together over a warm meal while also providing something just as important as the food itself.

Safe infant sleep program aims to combat the almost 30 sudden infant deaths every year

VideoBritt Johnson, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 11 - 3:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sudden Unexpected Infant Death is the leading cause of death in children under 12 months. The majority of those cases are due to unsafe sleep and could have been prevented.

Have You Seen This? Sunrise in Salt Lake City

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 11 - 3:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

KSL meteorologist Matt Johnson is taking the time to record and post videos of Salt Lake City's sunrise.

There's 'pent-up demand' for skiing in Utah this winter. Will El Niño deliver?

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 11 - 3:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Last winter was a real eye-opener for Utah's ski and snowboard industry, but it's optimistic about this winter.

Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah honors military veterans, aims to preserve stories and honors

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 11 - 2:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Native Americans serve in the U.S. armed forces at five times the national average, according to federal data.

Lessie Benningfield Randle, the last known Tulsa Race Massacre survivor, turns 112

Jonathan Greco, KOCO  |  Updated Nov. 11 - 1:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

The last known living survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre celebrated a big milestone this week. Lessie Benningfield Randle, who is affectionately known as "Mother Randle," turned 112 on Wednesday.

The 2027 Coachella lineup is here: Dua Lipa, Tame Impala and SZA to headline

The Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 11 - 10:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

Three acts who are no strangers to Coachella will headline the annual festival in the California desert next April, the organizers announced Wednesday.

Adults think kids are more creative than they are, but new research shows that's not the case

Dharma Niles, CNN  |  Updated Nov. 11 - 8:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

Emily Liu's 2-year-old daughter, Rose, writes piano melodies, makes up yoga moves and turns mixing bowls and pacifiers into hats and jewelry. She makes up her own recipes too, although consumers should be wary of rocks.

Hidden for decades, a Bountiful veteran's letters tell story of Vietnam War

VideoAlex Cabrero, KSL  |  Updated Nov. 11 - 8:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Bountiful family discovered hundreds of letters written during the Vietnam War, giving them a chance to reconnect with their stepfather and husband.

Utah's household debt is up 34%. Is that bad news for our wallets?

VideoMatt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 9:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Only Idaho saw a bigger jump in household debt since 2019, according to Smart Debt Relief. A Utah Valley University financial planning professor says where the money is going matters as much as how much Utahns are borrowing.

North Texas becomes home to nation's first donkey hospital

Bo Evans, KTVT via CNN  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 8:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

The nation's first and only donkey hospital, The Center for the Advancement of Donkeys, is located in Collinsville, Texas. Its main focus is getting donkeys back to a healthy status after they've been rescued.