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Spreading Christmas cheer: How you can help fellow Utahns celebrate the holiday
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 13 - 6:29 p.m. | Save Story
Last year, United Way Utah County's Sub for Santa program set a record for how many families it was able to help.
An owl fell into a concrete mixer in southern Utah. Thanks to caregivers, its future is bright
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 12 - 12:03 p.m. | Save Story
A great horned owl fell into a concrete mixer several months ago and ended up with 25% of its body covered in the thick but dry cement mess.
Yuletide at the Village brings holiday cheer and hope to Salt Lake City
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted Dec. 12 - 10:04 a.m. | Save Story
The Yuletide at the Village offers holiday shopping, food trucks, live entertainment, and a Giving Tree — all while raising funds.
'Backcountry Santas' deliver Christmas to Navajo Nation families
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted Dec. 11 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
A group of volunteer pilots known as the Backcountry Santas took to the skies Thursday morning to deliver Christmas gifts and essential supplies to families across the Navajo Nation.
Volunteer pilots bring Santa, gifts to Title I schools on Utah-Arizona border
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted Dec. 10 - 10:08 p.m. | Save Story
Volunteer pilots from Angel Flight West delivered toys, coats, backpacks, and 500 books to students in Hildale, Utah and Colorado City, Arizona, during the annual Santa Flight on Wednesday.
On International Volunteer Day: Here's how it's done
Lee Benson, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 8 - 11:31 a.m. | Save Story
A decade ago, when she was in middle school, Quinn Hennessy went on a field trip to the Salt Lake City Library in observance of World Refugee Day. When they arrived, the schoolkids lined up and were each given 10 cards they were told represented all their worldly possessions.
New calendar highlights Utah's unique geological wonders
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 7 - 12:02 p.m. | Save Story
A nearly two-decade tradition featuring photos of some of Utah's most scenic and iconic landscapes has been released by the Utah Geological Survey via a calendar that is an ideal stocking stuffer.
Idaho man reflects on family's pioneering legacy in aviation and agriculture
Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Dec. 7 - 11:22 a.m. | Save Story
Bob Hoff reflected on his father, Mark, and his family's legacy in aviation and agriculture, after Mark Hoff was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor.
'Roll for Kindness': Idaho soda shop owners turn dice into kind deeds
Brittni Johnson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Dec. 6 - 7:04 p.m. | Save Story
A couple in Idaho Falls is using social media to help give back to the community that they love.
Carbon County teen empowers others with inclusive pageant
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 6 - 5:01 p.m. | Save Story
A Price teen organizes an all-abilities pageant for people with special needs.
Provo woman who competed internationally as a 'mermaid' to host similar competition in Utah
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 6 - 7:05 a.m. | Save Story
Mia Sim, who has competed internationally as a mermaid, is helping to bring a similar competition to Utah next year.
BYU fans helped a Texas Tech family. Red Raider Nation is 'returning the favor' for Utah widow
Eastin Hartzell, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 4 - 9:05 p.m. | Save Story
Just a few weeks ago, BYU and Texas Tech fans came together to help a Red Raider family in crisis. Now, Texas Tech fans are trying to give some of that kindness back to a pair of Cougar fans after a tragic accident.
'Passionate and loving': North Ogden choir instructor leads final concert as cancer fight intensifies
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 4 - 10:00 a.m. | Save Story
A North Ogden choir instructor led her final concert at a Christmas program on Wednesday as her battle with cancer intensifies.
Annual clothing drive delivers warmth to Utah's needy as winter approaches
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 4 - 9:29 a.m. | Save Story
A statewide clothing drive amassed more than 500 bags of winter gear for Utah's most vulnerable.
Jazz, Mammoth to join forces in 'paying it forward.' Here's how Utahns can participate, too
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 2 - 10:00 a.m. | Save Story
"Pay it Forward Day" is recognized globally in late April, but the owners of the Utah Jazz and Mammoth are hoping to make it more of a Christmas season tradition.
How a firefighter accidentally found the secret door to success
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 1 - 7:31 a.m. | Save Story
Jeremy Barker set out to add a family theater space to his home in 2012, but was looking for a way to include a little kid-friendly pizzazz to the project.
How a phone call turned into 40 years helping homeless people
Lee Benson, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 30 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
After four decades, Zions Bancorporation chairman and CEO Harris Simmons is stepping down as chairman of Shelter the Homeless but will remain on the board
Idaho teen competes for USA powerlifting team at the world championship, sets world record
Brittni Johnson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Nov. 30 - 5:05 p.m. | Save Story
Colter Rammell was invited to lift for the USA powerlifting team at the WPC World Powerlifting Championship and recently returned home from the competition in Durban, South Africa.
