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97-year-old Holocaust survivor's wish of attending college comes true
Erica Lunsford, CNN | Posted May 15 - 7:58 a.m. | Save Story
May 13 was a day to remember for a 97-year-old Holocaust survivor who got to live out her dream of going to college.
Salt Lake officer's interaction with woman highlights efforts to connect homeless with resources
Andrew Adams, KSL-TV | Posted May 15 - 7:41 a.m. | Save Story
Policing the homeless is never an easy job. However, one Salt Lake City police officer had an unforgettable experience positively impacting a woman's life.
Sandy city worker called a 'hero' for rescuing woman from burning home
Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV | Posted May 13 - 10:33 p.m. | Save Story
John Butcher, a longtime Sandy city public works employee, was called a hero after he helped an elderly couple during a house fire Monday.
Out fishin': Thousands of Utah kids, young adults with special needs take to the pond
Gabriela Fletcher, KSL.com | Posted May 13 - 9:43 p.m. | Save Story
Several local and state agencies joined together to provide an outdoor experience for kids and adults with special needs at the annual Kids Fishing Day on Tuesday.
Utah mom and daughter graduate from college together
Deanie Wimmer, KSL-TV | Posted May 12 - 10:24 p.m. | Save Story
Mother's Day is often a celebration of love, sacrifice, and inspiration, but for one Utah County family, it also marked an extraordinary academic milestone — graduating from college.
90-year-old Provo man surprised on his favorite trail after more than 4,000 hikes
Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV | Posted May 11 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
Henry Miles of Provo received a surprise from the community on his favorite hiking trail for his 90th birthday.
Horse therapy program in Utah helps children heal in unexpected ways
Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV | Posted May 10 - 6:35 p.m. | Save Story
When the farm gates swing open at a Saratoga Springs ranch, the first sound you expect to hear might be a horse's gentle neigh or the crunch of boots on dirt. But, on most days, what people experience is something much deeper.
Utah Valley's 100 Women Who Care provide over $190K for local charities
Brynn Carnesecca, KSL.com | Posted May 10 - 10:10 a.m. | Save Story
Local women in the community have supported numerous charities through their work. After hitting the 100-member milestone, it continues to do good in the community.
South Salt Lake business owners, cancer survivors raising money for research
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted May 9 - 10:04 p.m. | Save Story
A South Salt Lake business owned by two cancer survivors is working to raise money for the Huntsman Cancer Institute this weekend.
Retirement home hosts heartwarming Mother's Day fashion show
Brynn Carnesecca, KSL.com | Posted May 8 - 10:34 p.m. | Save Story
The residents at Legacy Retirement have walked down the catwalk in style for 36 years. They gathered as a community for Mother's Day to show off some new outfits.
Never argue: 115-year-old British woman, now the world's oldest, gives her recipe to long life
The Associated Press | Updated May 4 - 2:00 p.m. | Save Story
For Ethel Caterham, the trick to a long life — and in her case, it really has been — is not to argue.
As she rebuilds her life, even donated furniture feels like a game-changer
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted May 3 - 6:27 p.m. | Save Story
Stephanie Pickering went through addiction treatment once before it stuck, living on the streets for years in between. Now sober, life is looking up and she has her own apartment.
Utah ranger shot 9 times wrote book detailing his recovery, faith and hope
Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV | Posted April 28 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
Utah ranger Brody Young was shot nine times in 2010. His book details his recovery, faith and hope.
Funeral held for Deserae Turner-Buck in Cache County
Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV | Posted April 26 - 8:28 p.m. | Save Story
Deserae Turner, who captured hearts across the state and even nationwide, was laid to rest Saturday.
SLC's 'Speedy Spud' runs half marathon in potato outfit to showcase love for potatoes
Arianne Brown for KSL.com | Posted April 26 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
Ainsley Chapman ran the SLC Half Marathon in a potato outfit to showcase her love for potatoes.
Utah's new holiday to help folks combat loneliness is on Saturday
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted April 25 - 10:02 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Legislature created Utah Social and Community Health Day, the last Saturday in April, to nudge people to mind their relationships and to counter the growing problem of loneliness, a challenge that has seeped through communities across the country.
Bear attack survivor laughs, speaks out after completing jaw reconstruction treatment
Gabriela Fletcher, KSL.com | Posted April 25 - 7:12 p.m. | Save Story
Nearly two years after his groundbreaking "jaw in a day" surgery, bear attack survivor Rudy Noorland is celebrating his recovery and thanking his Utah hospital care team.
Medical assistant helps victims of wrong-way crash along I-15
Dan Rascon, KSL-TV | Posted April 24 - 7:40 a.m. | Save Story
A good Samaritan is speaking out about helping two men involved in a horrific wrong-way crash along Interstate 15 in Millard County last week.
Chance discovery turns into treasured friendship for 2 Utah Honor Flight vets
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted April 23 - 8:57 a.m. | Save Story
About 70 Utah veterans were flown to Washington, D.C., thanks to the Utah Honor Flight, where two Vietnam War veterans learned they served in the same company.
Grieving U. student creates overdose prevention program in friend's honor
Gabriela Fletcher, KSL.com | Posted April 19 - 10:05 a.m. | Save Story
University of Utah student Cole Brunner lost his friend Teagan Pope to an opioid overdose. Now, he advocates for opioid overdose prevention on campus in Pope's memory.
Easter comes early for NICU babies at Lone Peak Hospital
Mary Culbertson, KSL-TV | Posted April 18 - 9:23 p.m. | Save Story
The staff at Lone Peak Hospital in Draper decided their neonatal intensive care unit babies needed a mood boost — or a mood hop. Naturally, they dressed up each of their little ones in the Easter spirit.
A beloved pet tortoise is reunited with its family weeks after disappearing in a Mississippi tornado
Sophie Bates, Associated Press | Posted April 18 - 7:31 p.m. | Save Story
Myrtle, a cherished pet tortoise, has been reunited with its family in Mississippi weeks after disappearing during a deadly tornado outbreak in March.
Utah based Unity Gospel Choir director going 'home' to Flint to give back
Arianne Brown for KSL.com | Posted April 18 - 6:04 p.m. | Save Story
Debra Bonner has brought gospel music into the hearts of countless Utahns for decades, and now she's headed home to Flint, Michigan, to do the same.
Family remembers life, legacy of Utah Vietnam vet after his sudden death
Dan Rascon, KSL-TV | Posted April 17 - 1:05 p.m. | Save Story
A Box Elder County Vietnam veteran who died Sunday is being remembered for his incredible legacy of service.
Gov. Cox talks faith, efforts to unite citizens at 2025 Kindness Summit
Gabriela Fletcher, KSL.com | Posted April 11 - 10:33 p.m. | Save Story
Gov. Spencer Cox joined a group of local religious, business and civic leaders to speak about the importance of kindness in improving society and well-being at the 2025 One Kind Act a Day Kindness Summit.
Popular Utah grill master seriously injured in snowboarding accident
Arianne Brown for KSL.com | Posted April 8 - 4:59 p.m. | Save Story
Cameron Treu, the owner of Orem's Bam Bam's BBQ, was snowboarding at Lake Tahoe when he had a collision that resulted in a ruptured spleen and several other injuries.
Community rallies around mother of 10 diagnosed with stage 4 cancer
Arianne Brown for KSL.com | Posted April 7 - 8:03 a.m. | Save Story
Angela Goodrich was recently given a devastating diagnosis, and friends and family sprang into action immediately to help plan and care for her 10 children.
Celebrating life: Honoring organ donors and their impact on Utahns
Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV | Posted April 1 - 10:33 p.m. | Save Story
It takes a special person to donate an organ. Those who have were honored Tuesday morning as DonorConnect held a ceremony at the Celebration of Life Monument in downtown Salt Lake City to help kick off National Donate Life Month.
Longtime elementary school aide Peggy Hilliard, 90, bids farewell after 30 years
Jeff Richards, St. George News | Posted March 31 - 9:34 a.m. | Save Story
Longtime Escalante Valley Elementary School classroom aide Peggy Hilliard recently retired at 90 after working there for over 30 years.
Springville woman reflects on 40 years designing toys
Arianne Brown for KSL.com | Posted March 30 - 9:02 p.m. | Save Story
Stefanie Eskander has been designing toys for most of the main toy companies, including Mattel, Tonka and Playskool for more than 40 years.
Utah Honor Flight brings 'virtual flight' experience to veterans in Payson
Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV | Posted March 30 - 1:11 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Honor Flight, a nonprofit that normally flies veterans to Washington, D.C., to visit the memorials dedicated to the service of veterans, hosted a special "virtual flight" for those who are no longer able to make the trip.
19-year-old Utah woman looks to inspire more women to take to the skies
Arianne Brown for KSL.com | Posted March 25 - 6:16 a.m. | Save Story
Cambrie Foster didn't know she wanted to become a pilot at 17, but two years later, she is teaching others how to fly and inspiring women to follow their dreams.
'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.
'It feels like home': Deaf basketball tournament brings students together
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted Feb. 1 - 8:08 a.m. | Save Story
The Utah School for the Deaf is hosting five deaf schools from Washington, Oregon, Colorado and Arizona this weekend as part of the Western States Basketball Classic.
Utah Pizza Hut manager gets $1,200 surprise tip from Post Malone
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 28 - 10:02 a.m. | Save Story
A 20-year-old Pizza Hut manager in Cottonwood Heights wasn't expecting to be starstruck when he prepared to open the restaurant Saturday.
Jazz center Walker Kessler raising money to thank Primary Children's Hospital
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 24 - 5:38 p.m. | Save Story
When Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler was 18 months old, he spent nearly a week in Primary Children's Hospital recovering from an illness. Now he's determined to raise money to pay it forward.
'A long way to go': Utah civil rights advocates rally, march to mark MLK Day
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 20 - 12:52 p.m. | Save Story
Civil rights advocates gathered at events across Utah Monday to honor Martin Luther King Jr., stressing the import of continuing advocacy efforts for the Black community.
Idaho woman remembers sister who died in New Year's Eve crash
Andrea Olson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Jan. 20 - 9:51 a.m. | Save Story
Kris Jaques says her sister and brother-in-law went on what was supposed to be a fun trip in Arizona, but it turned devastating after the Idaho Falls husband and wife were involved in a fatal crash.
Crisis no longer means added stress about where pets stay
Ivy Farguheson for KSL.com | Posted Jan. 19 - 4:41 p.m. | Save Story
Ruff Haven gives these folks a place to leave their pets and get the help they need. Next week, it's joining forces with Fit to Recover to get some dogs walked.
A magical alchemy that turns plastic grocery bags into warmth
Lee Benson, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 19 - 7:14 a.m. | Save Story
Almost every weekday, at a nondescript storefront on Pleasant Grove's Main Street, a kind of magical alchemy takes place when the women at Stitching Hearts Worldwide render grocery bags into something so practical that the world's most hardened climate cynic would be hard-pressed to find anything to complain about.
Church of Jesus Christ partners with Silicon Slopes to package 1 million meals for food bank
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 14 - 8:36 p.m. | Save Story
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints partnered with Silicon Slopes through JustServe to host a unique service project of packing 1 million meals to be given to the Utah Food Bank.
