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Mom survives wrong-way crash, reunites with deputies who saved her life
Hannah Hilyard, WISN via CNN | Updated March 30 - 6:53 a.m. | Save Story
A Milwaukee mother, who survived a wrong-way crash, reunited with the deputies who saved her life Friday.
Meet the pro snowboarder turned chef behind innovative Oquirrh Restaurant
Sarah Gambles, Deseret News | Posted March 29 - 10:00 p.m. | Save Story
For Andrew Fuller, snowboarding led to the unlikely journey of ultimately becoming a chef and restaurant owner of Oquirrh. Now's he becoming the talk of the town.
From a resealable cereal box to mentoring students: How one Utah Tech professor gives back
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted March 29 - 12:04 p.m. | Save Story
An 82-year-old retiree has worked closely with students at Utah Tech University's Innovation Plaza to get their ideas off and running, even leading to patented designs.
Man living with ALS carried to Delicate Arch in emotional birthday trek
Dan Rascon, KSL | Posted March 29 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
A dream came true for a Utah man living with ALS and confined to a wheelchair, thanks to the determination of family and friends who helped him reach the famous Delicate Arch.
She gives to the Navajo elders — and they give to her
Lee Benson, Deseret News | Posted March 28 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
Linda Myers started Adopt-A-Native-Elder in 1986; 40 years later, it's going stronger than ever.
'He's done it so many times'; Family remembers BASE jumper who died in Rock Canyon accident
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted March 28 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
The family of a man who died in a BASE jumping accident in Provo is remembering the skilled instructor and outdoor enthusiast, who they believe lived without regret.
Utah County leaders raise awareness for seniors with Meals on Wheels
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted March 27 - 10:32 p.m. | Save Story
Elected officials deliver nutrition and connection to Utah seniors for annual Meals on Wheels campaign.
A 14-year-old running for governor is the first teen to get on Vermont's general election ballot
Amanda Swinhart, Associated Press | Posted March 27 - 10:01 p.m. | Save Story
Fourteen-year-old Dean Roy is running for governor in Vermont, and he'll be on the general election ballot.
More than 150 kids join BYU's Cosmo to bike to school in Orem
Cassidy Wixom and Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted March 27 - 6:35 p.m. | Save Story
More than 150 kids were biking, laughing, and having a good time with Cosmo the Cougar on their commute to Cascade Elementary School on Friday.
Kaysville physician thanks EMTs who responded to his heart attack
Sarah Martin, KSL | Posted March 26 - 8:35 p.m. | Save Story
A Kaysville physician who had a heart attack in his own office is thankful for the EMTs who saved him, and has a message to everyone about CPR.
West Jordan man honored after stopping $23,000 scam
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted March 26 - 6:36 p.m. | Save Story
Mauricio Campos is being recognized for quick thinking and compassion after he kept an elderly woman from losing over $23,000 to a sophisticated phone scam.
Hawaiian restaurant in Utah donates 10% of revenue to help Hawaii flood recovery
Shelby Lofton, KSL and Joe Wirthlin, KSL | Posted March 26 - 8:20 a.m. | Save Story
A Utah bakery with roots in Hawaii, already known for giving back to its local community, has reached back across the Pacific to support the 50th State after devastating flooding.
Stephen Colbert to cowrite next 'Lord of the Rings' movie after leaving late night
Karina Tsui, CNN | Posted March 25 - 5:35 p.m. | Save Story
Stephen Colbert already has a new job lined up for when he ends his 11-year run as host of "The Late Show" in May: cowriting and developing the new "Lord of the Rings" film.
71-year-old to run 100 marathons in 100 days across the country for Parkinson's research
Toni Yates, CNN | Updated March 25 - 2:30 p.m. | Save Story
Larry Grogin celebrated his 71st birthday by beginning a run across the country. What's even more remarkable is that he's running a marathon a day for 100 days.
Genetic study identifies earliest-known dog — from 15,800 years ago
Reuters | Updated March 25 - 11:00 a.m. | Save Story
New genetic research now is offering valuable insight on man's best friend, including identifying the earliest-known dog, dating to 15,800 years ago.
America 250 Coca-Cola bottles begin production in Utah
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Posted March 24 - 5:36 p.m. | Save Story
Swire Coca-Cola USA has started producing commemorative bottles in Utah to celebrate the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States.
Granite School District students organize masquerade prom for Magna senior center members
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted March 24 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
The Magna Kennecott Senior Center on Tuesday was treated to a blast from the past through a prom masquerade, organized by students from Brockbank STEM Junior High School.
Primary Children's celebrates record number of organ transplants helping young patients
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted March 23 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
Parents of infant donor recipients, doctors and a living liver donor spoke at a celebration of a record number of transplants at Primary Children's Hospital on Monday.
