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'Kindness Walls' in Utah schools encourage positivity and uplifting social media posts
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted March 23 - 9:36 p.m. | Save Story
A growing program is encouraging positivity in social media posts by helping students share compliments with their peers. They're called Kindness Walls.
Northridge High School students deliver food donations for homeless teens
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted March 23 - 11:31 a.m. | Save Story
What started as a small food drive for the North Layton Junior High Teen Center ballooned into something much larger.
Weber County mom promotes inclusion of students with Down syndrome with crazy socks
Meg Christensen for KSL.com | Posted March 21 - 6:17 a.m. | Save Story
Crazy socks will color the halls of elementary schools in Weber County Friday as students celebrate World Down Syndrome Day, thanks to a hard-working third grader and his mother.
After nearly 4 months in hospitals following crash, Utah woman takes important steps in recovery
Andrew Adams, KSL-TV | Posted March 20 - 7:40 a.m. | Save Story
After nearly four months in hospitals following a crash with a suspected drunk driver, a Utah woman walked out of Intermountain Medical Center Wednesday.
'The missing piece of my life': DNA testing unites woman with family after decades-long search
Gabriela Fletcher, KSL.com | Posted March 16 - 7:10 a.m. | Save Story
After nearly 50 years, Kerri Robbins learned her biological father's identity by participating in AncestryDNA testing.
Statewide food drive brings in thousands of donations for Utah families in need
Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV | Posted March 15 - 7:03 p.m. | Save Story
Volunteers across Utah spent their Saturday morning collecting food donations from doorsteps as part of the annual Feed Utah food drive for the Utah Food Bank.
As he prepares to die, this father has a final wish for his daughter killed in an accident
Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted March 14 - 10:32 p.m. | Save Story
Eddie Grampp may be nearing the end of his life after a valiant battle with cancer, but he has one more wish he wants to be fulfilled with the help of a dear friend and his family.
Have You Seen This? The most wholesome NBA reunion 22 years later
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted March 13 - 6:03 p.m. | Save Story
A national anthem singer gets her redemption 22 years later in front of the coach who helped her the first time.
Gov. Spencer Cox makes first donation of the Feed Utah food drive
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted March 12 - 6:03 p.m. | Save Story
On Saturday, March 15, Utah residents around the state are encouraged to fill a bag of food and set it on their porch for the fourth annual Feed Utah food drive.
Father's pet project now helps hundreds of disabled people hit the trails
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted March 2 - 7:07 a.m. | Save Story
A Logan man's project to help his 12-year-old daughter keep hiking with the family has turned into a full-blown business.
BYU greenhouse design provides fresh produce year-round for homeless center
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted March 1 - 7:06 p.m. | Save Story
Innovative greenhouse designs by BYU students are being used to a reduce food insecurity during the winter months at a local food center.
Veiled Resin: Local artist innovates new art form, gains national recognition
Gabriela Fletcher, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 23 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
Steven Bohls is an artist who developed a new art technique using acrylic and layered resin to create unique art pieces for collectors and celebrities.
Saratoga Springs 6th-grader named 'Kindest Kid in America'
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 21 - 8:34 p.m. | Save Story
In a special surprise assembly at Sage Hills Elementary in Saratoga Springs Friday, 12-year-old Aspen Rowley was designated as the Kindest Kid in America.
Utahns honored for saving man who suffered heart attack playing basketball
Shara Park, KSL-TV | Posted Feb. 16 - 10:29 p.m. | Save Story
Five men are being honored for their quick action in saving a man who suffered a heart attack while playing church basketball.
A 2nd first kiss. A Valentine's Day story
Peter Rosen, KSL-TV | Posted Feb. 14 - 10:47 p.m. | Save Story
You never forget your first kiss. Jim Brewster, 89, and LaNae Brewster, 87, didn't — not even after 75 years apart.
The ultimate guide to lesser-known romantic movies for Valentine's Day
Ashley Imlay, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 14 - 5:46 p.m. | Save Story
If you want to give a new or lesser-known movie a shot for your Valentine's Day date, here's a list of films — some old and some new.
Give Kids a Smile seeks to help kids who don't visit a dentist as much as they should
Ivy Farguheson for KSL.com | Posted Feb. 3 - 9:36 a.m. | Save Story
Health advocates have long said we need to take care of our oral health, but a dental visit isn't always in the budget. There's a clinic next week for kids to help a little bit.
Being 104 doesn't stop Utah woman from enjoying friends, family and the Super Bowl
Ivy Farguheson for KSL.com | Posted Feb. 2 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
Donna Norton is excited about celebrating her 104th birthday next week, and she's also hoping to be celebrating a Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl victory.
