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She loved painting watercolors of Paris. So she moved there – when she was 72
Jeanne Bonner, CNN | Posted Nov. 7 - 11:15 a.m. | Save Story
When Carol Gillott first glimpsed Paris, she was a 16-year-old Philadelphia girl, following in the footsteps of her older sister who had already visited the City of Light. Seven decades since she arrived in Paris by boat for that short stay as a tourist, she now calls the city home.
Meet the woman whose mission is to beat loneliness, 1 step at a time
Stephanie Stahl, KYW via CNN | Updated Nov. 6 - 7:22 p.m. | Save Story
Lucy Rose of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has started a new mission to combat loneliness which includes a journey that stretches from coast to coast.
At 96, Utah woman continues making teddy bears for kids
VideoTyrese Boone, KSL | Updated Nov. 6 - 7:14 a.m. | Save Story
For 33 years, Ruth Brasher has helped lead the Teddy Bear Project, a volunteer effort that has produced more than 23,000 handmade teddy bears for children visiting the Utah County Children's Justice Center.
Utah woman on 'Holiday Baking Championship' shares her best gingerbread cookie
VideoLauren Tippetts, KSL | Updated Nov. 4 - 8:21 p.m. | Save Story
The newest season of the Holiday Baking Championship returned to the Food Network this week. One of those bakers is Utah's own Jean Andrew from Logan.
Zoo Atlanta announces 6 critically endangered Bali myna chicks born under breeding program
WUPA via CNN | Updated Nov. 4 - 7:49 p.m. | Save Story
Zoo Atlanta visitors can now see one of the world's rarest bird species.
Cache Valley Humanitarian Center turns volunteer hours into millions of dollars in aid
VideoTodd Kunz, KSL | Updated Nov. 4 - 7:01 p.m. | Save Story
A nonprofit in Cache Valley has produced more than $2 million worth of items for people in need, relying on thousands of volunteer hours to help meet needs throughout the region.
They've spent years helping Idaho kids play soccer. Now a Secret Santa is helping them
VideoNate Eaton, East Idaho News | Posted Nov. 4 - 4:03 p.m. | Save Story
Secret Santa is spreading holiday cheer across eastern Idaho, giving away $1 million to people who deserve a little extra magic this Christmas, and the Rowleys are part of it.
Pleasant Grove students put together care packages for military families
VideoMadi Vollmer, KSL | Updated Nov. 4 - 12:45 p.m. | Save Story
Students at Grovecrest Elementary's Purple Star Club are supporting children with deployed family members through care packages and a special visit from the Utah National Guard.
Dementia-Friendly Choir brings people together through music and love
John Kim, WTMJ via CNN | Posted Nov. 3 - 11:21 a.m. | Save Story
More than 30 people are finding connection, friendship and a sense of belonging through music at the Dementia-Friendly Choir of Sheboygan, Wisconsin.
Karl Bushby completes 28-year, 31,000-mile walk around world and returns to mother's house
Brian Melley and Jon Super, Associated Press | Posted Nov. 2 - 10:34 a.m. | Save Story
Karl Bushby embraced his weeping mother in his arms Monday as he returned to his northern England home to complete a 28-year odyssey to walk around the world.
St. George woman donates wind phone to help individuals 'talk' to loved ones lost
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted Oct. 31 - 8:36 p.m. | Save Story
Shaelynn Del Toro, of St. George, installed a wind phone, after her uncle died unexpectedly in 2025, to give anyone who has lost loved ones a place to "talk" to them.
'More exciting than the finish': How NYC Marathon volunteer has helped runners for over 50 years
Elissa Candiotti, WCBS via CNN | Updated Oct. 31 - 1:53 p.m. | Save Story
Ask Joanne Navarra and she'll tell you the real magic of the New York City Marathon happens at the start, where the full spectrum of the human experience unfolds.
Utah single mom turns birthday party hobby into thriving events business with reality TV clients
VideoTamara Vaifanua, KSL | Updated Oct. 30 - 9:23 p.m. | Save Story
Kenzie Bates never thought anyone would pay her to do what she loves. Now her client list includes stars of reality TV.
Utah 5-year-old with Down syndrome walks Messi on the field, scores goals with Beckham
VideoArianne Brown, KSL | Posted Oct. 30 - 7:12 p.m. | Save Story
Huddy Droubay, a 5-year-old with Down syndrome from Syracuse, was invited to an Inter Miami game where he got to meet David Beckham and walk Lionel Messi onto the field.
Farmington man's 30-year pumpkin carving hobby becomes Halloween tradition
VideoMadi Vollmer, KSL | Updated Oct. 30 - 3:04 p.m. | Save Story
One Farmington man has spent three decades creating an elaborate pumpkin display, welcoming visitors to enjoy his work and support a local food pantry.
New live mascot to bring additional Aggie spirit at Utah State University
VideoTodd Kunz, KSL | Updated Oct. 30 - 11:53 a.m. | Save Story
Utah State University has a new mascot, but this one is a live animal.
'A little heartbeat in our community': Parowan library receives funding for major renovation
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted Oct. 30 - 9:46 a.m. | Save Story
The Parowan City Library will get a much-needed facelift thanks to a grant and a low-interest loan from the Permanent Community Impact Fund Board, which generates funding from mineral lease royalties in the state.
The goal of a goal: Special Olympics Unified Soccer unites hundreds of high schoolers
VideoBrenna Donnelly, KSL | Updated Oct. 30 - 9:29 a.m. | Save Story
Hundreds of high school students spent their Thursday at America First Field, cheering on athletes competing in the sixth annual Special Olympics Unified Sports Soccer State Championships.
