Carole Mikita
National Endowment for the Arts chair visits Utah
Carole Mikita, KSL | Posted May 18 - 2:30 p.m.
For the first time in 10 years, the chair of the National Endowment for the Arts visited Utah. She toured an America 250 exhibit at the State Capitol with Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson.
Madeleine Choir School performs 'Noah's Flood'
Carole Mikita, KSL | Posted May 8 - 7:45 a.m.
The Madeleine Choir School students are singing, acting and dancing in a challenging production this weekend, a story from the Old Testament as you've never imagined it.
The 8 sons of Alan Osmond remember their father
Carole Mikita, KSL | Posted May 1 - 10:31 p.m.
As they prepared to say goodbye to their father, the eight sons of Alan Osmond recalled how he influenced their lives and what they will remember.
PBS producer on 'The American Revolution'
Carole Mikita, KSL | Posted April 26 - 2:00 p.m.
Carole Mikita talked with David Schmidt, a partner of Ken Burns and director of "The American Revolution," reairing this week on PBS, a project that was over a decade in the making.
Alan Osmond: A legacy of family, faith and music
Carole Mikita, KSL | Posted April 20 - 10:55 p.m.
Alan Osmond, eldest of the Osmond brothers, died at 76 with family present.
General conference special: 'President Dallin H. Oaks: Defender of faith & freedom'
Carole Mikita, KSL | Posted April 5 - 12:00 p.m.
In a time of transition and reflection, "President Dallin H. Oaks: Defender of faith & freedom" explores the life, legacy, and prophetic calling of President Dallin H. Oaks, the 18th president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Maestro Markus Poschner to conduct three concerts at Deer Valley Music Festival
Carole Mikita, KSL | Posted March 19 - 5:36 p.m.
The Utah Symphony just announced its Deer Valley season for this summer, and Maestro Markus Poschner will conduct three concerts at the festival, a first in more than 20 years.
184 years of Relief Society: General President Camille Johnson ministers in Eurasia
Carole Mikita, KSL | Posted March 16 - 8:01 a.m.
The Relief Society of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is celebrating its 184th anniversary.
America 250: Learning from the past, looking to the future
Carole Mikita, KSL | Posted March 8 - 7:00 p.m.
The U.S. is marking a milestone — 250 years since the Declaration of Independence. That founding document — along with the U.S. Constitution — remain unique in the world.
Utah students, seniors talk about America 250
Carole Mikita, KSL | Posted Feb. 11 - 9:30 a.m.
Students at Churchill Junior High and seniors at Friendship Manor talked about how they feel about being Americans as the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary.
Cirque du Soleil brings new twist to 'Twas the Night Before' in Salt Lake City
Carole Mikita, KSL | Posted Dec. 5 - 8:43 a.m.
"Twas the Night Before Christmas" remains one of the season's most popular stories. Over more than a century, it has taken many forms, and now a new version has come to Salt Lake City.
Jenny Oaks Baker on her father, the newly ordained president of the Church of Jesus Christ
Carole Mikita, KSL | Posted Oct. 15 - 11:30 a.m.
Jenny Oaks Baker, the youngest daughter of President Dallin H. Oaks, offered on Tuesday a daughter's insight into the life of the man who now leads a worldwide church.
General conference special: 'President Russell M. Nelson: A Legacy of Service'
Carole Mikita, KSL | Posted Oct. 4 - 1:03 p.m.
This heartfelt tribute honors the life and ministry of President Russell M. Nelson, the 17th president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who passed away on Sept 27.
Behind the scenes as church's floral department prepares for general conference
Carole Mikita, KSL | Posted Oct. 4 - 8:44 a.m.
As general conference approaches, the floral department of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is doing everything it can for the arrangements that will be present.
New documentary goes behind-the-scenes in the Polynesian Cultural Center
Carole Mikita, KSL | Posted Aug. 24 - 1:02 p.m.
The Polynesian Cultural Center in Hawaii has just celebrated its 62nd anniversary and is now featured in a new film, premiering in theaters throughout the western United States on Aug. 29.
Pioneer Children's Memorial honors the stories of children who died during pioneer trek to Utah
Carole Mikita, KSL | Posted July 8 - 7:21 a.m.
A great tragedy for pioneers who traveled to the Salt Lake Valley was the loss of children who died along the trail, and some of their stories have never been told until now.
Man born without limbs became a Utah legend at birth. Now, he's welcoming his own child
Carole Mikita, KSL | Posted June 19 - 9:10 p.m.
Over 30 years ago, KSL-TV met a baby named Gideon DiMeglio — a boy who was born without limbs. Now, his story has come full circle as he introduces his baby to the world.
Utah's first Olympic gold medalist subject of new film
Carole Mikita, KSL | Posted April 21 - 8:05 a.m.
A prominent Utah director's new film is about a young man who became the first gold medalist from Utah.
General conference special: 'Temples now dot the land'
Carole Mikita, KSL | Posted April 6 - 4:00 p.m.
Utah will soon have 28 operating Latter-day Saint temples. This program we will focus on the 14 newest temples in Utah by telling the stories of the people connected to them.
General conference special: 'The Soundtrack of Tomorrow: The Utah Symphony moving forward'
Carole Mikita, KSL | Posted April 5 - 7:30 p.m.
This documentary explores the life and career of Markus Poschner, the newly appointed music director of the Utah Symphony.
Young Utah actor in Broadway touring company of 'Les Miserables'
Carole Mikita, KSL | Posted March 3 - 10:03 a.m.
Nine-year-old Jack Jewkes, a Utah native, is excited to perform in what Broadway calls "the world's most popular musical" — "Les Miserables."
Utah Symphony gives a new sound to classic movies
Carole Mikita, KSL | Posted Feb. 24 - 10:24 p.m.
The film industry and symphony orchestras across the country have joined forces to give a new sound to some classic movies.
Utah dancer's dream comes true after being cast as the 'Sugarplum Fairy' in 'The Nutcracker'
Carole Mikita, KSL | Posted Dec. 27 - 8:04 a.m.
"The Nutcracker" centers around a girl whose dream comes true. And that is exactly what has happened to a Utah dancer who KSL-TV has been watching since 2012.
'The Soundtrack of Tomorrow': Utah Symphony announces new music director
Carole Mikita, KSL | Posted Nov. 19 - 9:02 a.m.
Following an international search that took more than a year, the Utah Symphony/Utah Opera announced a new music director.
