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80 years after D-Day, World War II veteran to get married near beaches where US troops landed

80 years after D-Day, World War II veteran to get married near beaches where US troops landed

Terry Spencer, Associated Press  |  Posted March 17 - 9:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 100-year-old American World War II veteran plans to marry his 96-year-old fiancee in France as part of that country's 80th anniversary celebration of D-Day.
Logan students lobby for return of tacos to school lunch menu to 'revive the Mexican spirit'

Logan students lobby for return of tacos to school lunch menu to 'revive the Mexican spirit'

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted March 17 - 9:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

A fifth grader petitioned for the return of tacos to the minority-majority school, mustering support of his fellow students and school officials.
'Everybody is Irish' during Salt Lake's 47th St. Patrick's Day Parade

'Everybody is Irish' during Salt Lake's 47th St. Patrick's Day Parade

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted March 16 - 8:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

Almost half a century after four men's impromptu march through downtown, St. Patrick Day festivities are still bringing people together.
Scouting for Food drive celebrates record total for pounds of food collected

Scouting for Food drive celebrates record total for pounds of food collected

Sky Mundell, KSL.com  |  Posted March 15 - 7:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A record total was collected this year in donations to the Scouting for Food initiative, which has been battling food insecurity in Utah for the last 38 years.
'Turning dreams into reality': Adults with disabilities enjoy day of fun at the Delta Center

'Turning dreams into reality': Adults with disabilities enjoy day of fun at the Delta Center

Sky Mundell, KSL.com  |  Posted March 14 - 9:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's biggest nonprofit provider of disability services partnered with the Utah Jazz to treat clients to a day of basketball drills, dance parties and crafts at the Delta Center.
YouTube channel encourages family bonding time through art

YouTube channel encourages family bonding time through art

Meg Christensen for KSL.com  |  Posted March 11 - 6:13 a.m.  |  Save Story

More than 7 million subscribers find talent and creative expression through Utah-based drawing lessons.
She's leaving the 'Louvre of skiing' in good hands

She's leaving the 'Louvre of skiing' in good hands

Lee Benson, Deseret News  |  Posted March 10 - 7:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

In the beginning, Connie Nelson was just looking for a way to fund her habit. She was hooked on skiing, which lured her to the Utah mountains and she is bound to preserve its history.
How a stroke inspired a poetry professor

How a stroke inspired a poetry professor

Peter Rosen, KSL-TV  |  Posted March 10 - 8:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

Every year, about 800,000 Americans have strokes. But it seems that, unlike Shanan Ballam, few people found poetry in it.
Refugee women celebrate their roots at a fashion show fundraiser

Refugee women celebrate their roots at a fashion show fundraiser

Sky Mundell, KSL.com  |  Posted March 7 - 1:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Women of the World hosted its 14th annual Fashion Show and Cultural Gala as a way to raise funds to continue their mission of helping forcibly displaced women settle in the U.S.
Stansbury Park store employees, locals rally together to help stranded farmers

Stansbury Park store employees, locals rally together to help stranded farmers

Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV  |  Posted March 5 - 5:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Tooele County community came to the rescue of a couple of strangers Saturday night.
Family of teen who died after Lehi motorcycle crash says he saved lives by donating organs

Family of teen who died after Lehi motorcycle crash says he saved lives by donating organs

Brianna Chavez, KSL-TV  |  Posted March 3 - 10:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

The family of a teenager who died following a crash in Lehi last weekend says his legacy is living on after his organs were donated to several people.
Church of Jesus Christ's 'MyHometown' initiative brings connection, learning to neighborhoods

Church of Jesus Christ's 'MyHometown' initiative brings connection, learning to neighborhoods

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted March 3 - 10:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

An initiative run by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints aims to bring church, city and community funds together to provide courses and service that build up Utah neighborhoods.
The Hallmark-esque movie you love may have been produced and filmed in Utah

The Hallmark-esque movie you love may have been produced and filmed in Utah

Mike Stapley for KSL.com  |  Posted March 3 - 7:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

Brittany Wiscombe and Brian Brough are the Utah-based creative team behind many popular family Christmas and romance movies.
RootsTech: A 'wicked' Broadway finale, plus message from late church Apostle M. Russell Ballard

RootsTech: A 'wicked' Broadway finale, plus message from late church Apostle M. Russell Ballard

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted March 2 - 5:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Actor and singer Kristin Chenoweth interspersed family stories with song Saturday at RootsTech in Salt Lake City, before a film from the late President Russell M. Ballard was shown.
A New York medical school goes tuition-free thanks to a $1B gift

A New York medical school goes tuition-free thanks to a $1B gift

Associated Press  |  Posted Feb. 27 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

A New York City medical school will be tuition-free for all students from now on thanks to a $1 billion donation from a former professor, the widow of a Wall Street investor.
The pet-products market is booming. But does your dog need a coat?

The pet-products market is booming. But does your dog need a coat?

Alicia Wallace, CNN  |  Posted Feb. 25 - 6:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

In the thick of a Minnesota winter, it's not uncommon to see dogs — especially those of the short-haired, sinewy or small variety — sporting outerwear on their neighborhood strolls or jaunts around the state's many lakes.
Utah athlete with deafness to compete in worldwide basketball championship

Utah athlete with deafness to compete in worldwide basketball championship

Meg Christensen for KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 25 - 12:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 19-year-old Utah athlete will represent the United States this summer when she competes in the World Deaf Basketball Championships in Argentina this summer.
Women who have lost their own babies create unique clothing for the babies of grieving parents

Women who have lost their own babies create unique clothing for the babies of grieving parents

Arianne Brown for KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 24 - 4:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ashley Hone and Michaun Torgersen have both experienced infant loss and have used those experiences to help other parents in the grieving process.
400 kids get free dental care during 'Give Kids A Smile' event

400 kids get free dental care during 'Give Kids A Smile' event

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Feb. 24 - 12:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

Eighty dentists, 20 hygienists and hundreds of community volunteers from across the Wasatch Front provided underprivileged families with free dental care for their children Saturday. It's become an annual event at the University of Utah's School of Dentistry.