Arianne Brown

'We thought he was dead': 5-month-old shih tzu wanders home after a week in the desert

'We thought he was dead': 5-month-old shih tzu wanders home after a week in the desert

VideoArianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 31 - 5:07 p.m.

A 5-month-old shih tzu from Cedar City is home with its family after being lost for a week in the rugged, desert landscape of the Utah/Nevada border, and the owners are now calling him "Miracle Monty."
Dirty-soda lovers across the state went bonkers for this tiny toy

Dirty-soda lovers across the state went bonkers for this tiny toy

VideoArianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 31 - 11:34 a.m.

Over the weekend, dirty-soda lovers lined the parking lots at Swig locations across the state and country, not just for their sugary mixed drinks, but for a little toy.
St. George Fire Department to hold stair climb remembering 25 years since attacks on 9/11

St. George Fire Department to hold stair climb remembering 25 years since attacks on 9/11

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 30 - 9:31 a.m.

The St. George Fire Department, with the city of St. George, will hold a stair-climb challenge at The Stairs at Tech Ridge on 9/11 to commemorate 25 years since the attacks.
Ogden woman became widowed by suicide, now she hosts events for singles adults to meet

Ogden woman became widowed by suicide, now she hosts events for singles adults to meet

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 29 - 10:04 a.m.

When Molly Bitton lost her husband to suicide in 2013, she needed a community she could call her own, and she found that in the Utah running community.
Beaver residents asked to 'keep an eye out for a young bear cub'

Beaver residents asked to 'keep an eye out for a young bear cub'

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 28 - 4:18 p.m.

Beaver County Sheriff's Office issued a public alert for residents to keep an eye out for a young bear cub that was last seen between 2:30 and 3 p.m. on Friday near 1400 North CR-357 (Manderfield Road), heading toward town.
Utah Tech University celebrates renovated performing arts center, featuring award-winning artists

Utah Tech University celebrates renovated performing arts center, featuring award-winning artists

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 28 - 4:03 p.m.

Utah Tech University will hold a ribbon-cutting for the newly renovated and re-named America First Performing Arts Center.
Ultra-runner with Utah ties has heart-attack during race in France

Ultra-runner with Utah ties has heart-attack during race in France

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 28 - 3:02 p.m.

The ultra-running community has raised over $194,000 in support for runner, Jeff Browning, after he had a heart attack while competing in France.
St. George residents asked to limit power use as city enters 'red alert' after outage

St. George residents asked to limit power use as city enters 'red alert' after outage

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 28 - 1:17 p.m.

St. George officials asked residents to limit their power use after a county-wide outage left tens of thousands without power Thursday night.
Iron County School District approves 4-day school week for 2027-2028 school year

Iron County School District approves 4-day school week for 2027-2028 school year

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 26 - 11:39 a.m.

The Iron County School District approves 4-day school week for 2027-2028 school year, with the option to delay to the 2028-2029 school year.
'He made so many people's lives better': Friends remember teen who died after Devil's Castle fall

'He made so many people's lives better': Friends remember teen who died after Devil's Castle fall

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 25 - 9:30 p.m.

Friends and family will gather at the Momentum Climbing Gym tonight to remember 16-year-old Zachary Jacob Crandall who fell while climbing Devil's Castle Trail last Wednesday.
'Violence in front of my house': Iron County mom talks of repeated Flock camera vandalism

'Violence in front of my house': Iron County mom talks of repeated Flock camera vandalism

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 25 - 5:04 p.m.

A Flock camera was destroyed in front of Mary Ellen Crase's home in Kanaraville Sunday night. She said this is not the first time she has experienced vandalism because the camera is in front of her home.
From salsa and chips to owning a market: How a southern Utah couple supports local businesses

From salsa and chips to owning a market: How a southern Utah couple supports local businesses

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 23 - 2:43 p.m.

Summer and Harry Altena have turned a family salsa recipe into a chip brand, and now into a full-fledged farmer's market in Washington that helps other small business owners grow their products.
Have You Seen This? Grandma gets a case of the giggles watching daughter fall

Have You Seen This? Grandma gets a case of the giggles watching daughter fall

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 22 - 3:39 p.m.

A woman shares a video to her mother, who gets an uncontrollable case of the giggles.
'It started out as a dream': Beaver outdoor adventure store closing after disasters in area

'It started out as a dream': Beaver outdoor adventure store closing after disasters in area

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 22 - 1:08 p.m.

Tucker High Adventure Tours in Beaver is closing its brick and mortar, citing catastrophic fires and floods in the area.
'Let us keep our memories': 2 southern Utah farmers experience theft of 'priceless' saddles

'Let us keep our memories': 2 southern Utah farmers experience theft of 'priceless' saddles

VideoArianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 20 - 7:03 p.m.

Two farms in the areas or Parowan and Paragonah in Iron County are reporting a string of burglaries, and town officials are asking for the public's help.
Saratoga Springs boy being hailed a hero after saving brother, now recovering from own injuries

Saratoga Springs boy being hailed a hero after saving brother, now recovering from own injuries

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 20 - 12:01 p.m.

Zion Silva, 6, is being hailed as a hero after saving his 4-year-old brother, Leo, from falling from a two-story window. But now Zion is recovering from serious injuries of his own.
'We ride for those who can't': How a Utah BMX track promotes inclusivity for all riders

'We ride for those who can't': How a Utah BMX track promotes inclusivity for all riders

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 18 - 7:02 p.m.

The Day/Vaughn family out of southern Utah has been changing the BMX world one turn at a time.
'Now it's our turn': Community rallying around police chief after Hurricane flooding

'Now it's our turn': Community rallying around police chief after Hurricane flooding

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 17 - 5:04 p.m.

The community is coming together to help Utah Tech University Chief of Police Wes LiCalzi and his family, who are displaced following devastating flooding.
Zion becomes first national park to get all-terrain wheelchair for public use

Zion becomes first national park to get all-terrain wheelchair for public use

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 17 - 12:03 p.m.

Zion National Park just became the first national park to be the owner of accessibility equipment available for public use, and it recently shared that news with the world.
Treats that remind you of grandma's: How a Utah woman is bringing back butter mints

Treats that remind you of grandma's: How a Utah woman is bringing back butter mints

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 16 - 4:08 p.m.

When Ramona Jessop tastes butter mint candies, she thinks of her grandma. These days, she's helping thousands of people do the same as the owner of Nancy Lou's Butter Mints in Beaver.
Local hiker lugs loads of garbage off Mount Timpanogos; official urges trail stewardship

Local hiker lugs loads of garbage off Mount Timpanogos; official urges trail stewardship

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 15 - 3:01 p.m.

Melissa Coles frequently hikes Mount Timpanogos and has recently noticed a lot of trash left at the summit. During her last couple of trips, she has packed out garbage from the mountain and is urging others to do the same.
Paiute tribe youth share restoration story at Utah Shakespearean Festival

Paiute tribe youth share restoration story at Utah Shakespearean Festival

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 14 - 10:06 a.m.

Youth from the Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah are sharing their tribe's history in a unique performance at the Utah Shakespeare Festival Greenshow. The group has two more performances this season: on Aug. 15 and Aug. 29.
First sister wives of polygamous leader share story in upcoming book

First sister wives of polygamous leader share story in upcoming book

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 10 - 7:03 p.m.

Marona and Shandra Johnson are the first two sister wives who were married to FLDS offshoot leader Samuel Bateman. They are also two of seven sisters whom Bateman married. Now they're telling their stories in a book set to come out this Fall.
Cedar City youth unveil mural symbolizing growth and kindness

Cedar City youth unveil mural symbolizing growth and kindness

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 9 - 3:04 p.m.

Youth at the Southwest Utah Youth Center in Cedar City unveiled a mural they created that depicts their journey and what they hope for the future. The mural is part of a curriculum taught by Utah-based nonprofit One Kind Act A Day.
Officials urge safety after third drowning at Sand Hollow this summer

Officials urge safety after third drowning at Sand Hollow this summer

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 8 - 7:15 a.m.

Officials are urging safety after seeing a third drowning at Sand Hollow this summer.