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Ukrainian refugee living in Utah finds hope through art
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted June 13 - 10:34 p.m. | Save Story
Olha Svieshnikova, a Ukrainian refugee living here in Utah, is getting attention for her artwork.
Utah WWII veteran turns 102 years old
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted June 12 - 8:08 p.m. | Save Story
Dallas Workman turns 102 years old on Sunday, a milestone that has family members reflecting on a man they describe as a mentor, adventurer, educator and devoted family man.
'It's like Brady keeps on living': Memorial building for young athlete gaining new life
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted June 12 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Brady Shack, built in honor of Brady Jensen, who died in October 2005 after a short bout with encephalitis, is getting a much-needed facelift and will now serve more athletes.
Ogden trampoline park opens facility to poverty-stricken youth for a day to 'just be a kid'
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted June 12 - 1:42 p.m. | Save Story
The Hive adventure and trampoline park in Ogden opened its doors to at-risk youth for a day of fun on Wednesday.
What the 'Schmigadoon!' co-creator said after winning 2 Tony Awards
Emma Neff, Deseret News | Posted June 10 - 10:01 p.m. | Save Story
"Schmigadoon!" may have ended its run, but the musical comedy found new life, and a historic evening, on the Broadway stage. And it has a Latter-day Saint to thank for that.
Utah County family honors son's mission legacy with service project on Navajo Nation
Dan Rascon, KSL | Posted June 10 - 10:00 a.m. | Save Story
The Martin family is turning grief into service as they honor the life of their son, who died serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in New Mexico.
Lindon community supports man after heart transplant
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted June 7 - 8:30 p.m. | Save Story
A yard sale stretching across four front yards in Lindon is drawing shoppers from across Utah Valley. Behind it is a community rallying around one family facing a major medical journey.
Miraculous survival high on Everest as Sherpa guide missing for a week found alive
Helen Regan, CNN | Updated June 6 - 7:37 a.m. | Save Story
A Sherpa climbing guide who was believed to have died high on Mount Everest was found crawling back to Base Camp after spending almost a week on the mountain with no food or bottled oxygen.
Southern Utah car enthusiasts hold procession for man who died driving Model T Ford
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted June 5 - 7:35 p.m. | Save Story
Southern Utah car enthusiasts held a procession Friday for Dennis Rutkoskie, 84, who died last month while driving a Model T Ford. It would have been Rutkoski's 85th birthday.
Utah girl named national Children's Miracle Network champion after lifetime of health challenges
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted June 4 - 10:30 a.m. | Save Story
What began as an ordinary school assembly turned into a moment 11-year-old Kendalyn Illu will never forget.
Olympians and Paralympians surprise South Jordan elementary students during field day
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted June 3 - 10:27 p.m. | Save Story
Fourteen Olympians and Paralympians visited students at South Jordan Elementary as they participated in field day on Wednesday.
This Utah athlete's answer was so diplomatic, senators joked he should run for office
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted June 3 - 6:34 p.m. | Save Story
University of Utah defensive end Lance Holtzclaw's response at a Senate hearing on Wednesday left Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, joking that he should run for office one day.
Small business owner steps in to help family whose van was stolen on vacation
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted June 3 - 8:40 a.m. | Save Story
When a Utah businessman learned about the theft of a family's vacation van, his van, that was no longer needed, suddenly had new life.
Eagle Mountain man, community tries again to set record for mile-long chain of encouragement
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted June 2 - 3:12 p.m. | Save Story
Ben Lyne, who is known for running with a sign reading "I Believe in You," is once again inviting the public to join a mile-long chain of positive messages on June 6.
How this Utah stunt performer went from 'Studio C' to 'Marshals'
Emma Neff, Deseret News | Posted May 31 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
For stunt performers, it is not a matter of if you get hit by a car, but when. And that is exactly what Katelynn Olson lives for.
From small-town Utah to NYC: Accomplished hairstylist reflects on journey to upscale SoHo salon
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted May 30 - 7:02 p.m. | Save Story
Reagan Baker-Jailet, who grew up in Cedar City, recently opened an upscale salon in the heart of New York City.
'Always looking at what could be done better': Idaho woman honors late husband's farming legacy
Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted May 30 - 5:03 p.m. | Save Story
Since the passing of her husband in 2024, Emma Atchley has carried on the ranch they started running together in the late 1970s.
Utah softball star Huntyr Ava chases Olympic dream for American Samoa
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL | Posted May 29 - 2:30 p.m. | Save Story
Huntyr Ava played softball in high school, then became a powerhouse in college. Now, she's a coach and preparing to represent American Samoa at the 2028 Olympic Games.
