Deanie Wimmer
West High School choir takes the stage at Carnegie Hall
Deanie Wimmer, KSL | Posted March 31 - 12:10 p.m.
Utah's West High School Choir traveled to New York City this week to perform on one of the world's most prestigious stages.
Reading together: Mona Elementary exceeding state goals
Deanie Wimmer, KSL | Posted March 30 - 8:15 p.m.
Lawmakers passed a law aimed at improving reading in Utah schools after a study showed half of students can't read at grade level. Mona Elementary has already been exceeding that goal.
How the next Olympics will be different from Utah's vision
Deanie Wimmer, KSL | Posted Feb. 22 - 8:30 p.m.
At the end of the closing ceremony and Olympic handover, the French Alps will officially be the next Winter Olympic host. And the vision of those games differs markedly from what Utah will offer.
How Utah helps the world's most decorated winter athlete: Norway's Klaebo
Deanie Wimmer, KSL | Posted Feb. 20 - 4:03 p.m.
Norway's Johannes Klaebo secured his 10th career gold medal during the Olympics in Milan-Cortina on Wednesday, making him second to icon swimmer Michael Phelps.
Traveling to Milan only to end up trading pins with fellow Utahns
Deanie Wimmer, KSL | Posted Feb. 17 - 5:34 p.m.
Nothing makes the world feel smaller than ending up in a busy piazza in Milan and trading pins with people who live 30 minutes from your hometown.
The often overlooked Olympic heroes: The parents
Deanie Wimmer, KSL | Posted Feb. 17 - 7:40 a.m.
When Utah's Olympic speedskaters first hit the ice as kids, most of their parents didn't imagine those first laps would lead to the Winter Games. Here's what they had to say.
Utah's Olympic super fan: 18 Games, 500 events and he's not done yet
Deanie Wimmer, KSL | Posted Feb. 13 - 10:26 a.m.
If there were a medal for Olympic fandom, Utah's Everen Brown would be standing on the podium.
Utah's secret weapon on ice: SLC choreographer shaping Team USA's Olympic magic
Deanie Wimmer, KSL | Posted Feb. 12 - 7:11 p.m.
Figure skating and ice dancing are some of the most popular events to watch at the Olympics, and if Team USA seems confident this year, they can thank a Salt Lake City choreographer.
Utah mom moves family to Milan to run Female Foodie business
Deanie Wimmer, KSL | Posted Feb. 8 - 10:30 p.m.
Bountiful native Brooke Eliason was a few months pregnant when she decided to pick up her young family and move to grow her business, Female Foodie.
Italian history gives the US a reality check
Deanie Wimmer, KSL | Posted Feb. 2 - 8:15 p.m.
As America prepares to celebrate the country's 250th birthday, Italy provided a reality check on history. Milan's stunning Duomo was under construction in 1386.
Team KSL learns what makes an authentic Italian meal ahead of 2026 Winter Olympics
Deanie Wimmer, KSL | Posted Jan. 30 - 7:34 a.m.
As Team KSL prepares to head to Italy for the Winter Olympics, the group learned the five rules for an authentic experience at a restaurant from one in their own backyard.
Musician surprises Herriman High School marching band while on tour
Deanie Wimmer, KSL | Posted Dec. 22 - 7:46 a.m.
A Utah high school marching band that spent over 250 hours preparing a field show based on an indie-folk artist's music got a surprise they'll never forget.
Fighter jets to fast sleds: Weber State advanced materials lab could give USA sleds the edge
Deanie Wimmer, KSL | Posted Dec. 20 - 7:07 a.m.
Weber State University's MARS lab is working on developing new technology that could allow U.S. skeleton and bobsled athletes to go even faster ahead of the 2034 Winter Olympic Games.
Utah schools face declining enrollment: What it means for communities
Deanie Wimmer, KSL | Posted Dec. 12 - 4:33 p.m.
A recent vote to close Cedar Valley Elementary School is one of many schools in recent months at risk of closing due to a growing trend across Utah of declining enrollment.
How AI and your cellphone data decide which stores come to Utah
Deanie Wimmer, KSL | Posted Nov. 10 - 8:01 a.m.
If you've ever wished for a Trader Joe's, Buc-ee's or Costco in your neighborhood, here's the secret: it's not luck — it's data.
Sunday Edition: A Tribute to President Russell M. Nelson
Deanie Wimmer, KSL | Posted Oct. 5 - 1:04 p.m.
This special episode of Sunday Edition honors the extraordinary life and legacy of President Russell M. Nelson, leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who died on Saturday, Sept. 27, at the age of 101.
'It's about time': Utah teachers now get paid maternity leave — but it comes with homework
Deanie Wimmer, KSL | Posted Aug. 30 - 7:03 p.m.
In a profession that requires a do-it-yourself mentality, teachers still have a big assignment before they can leave to have a baby — get someone to teach, and plan their classes for them.
Crews lay foundation on 'The Point,' the largest redevelopment in state history
Deanie Wimmer, KSL | Posted July 28 - 5:45 p.m.
Crews are making progress on "The Point" redevelopment project, but it is hard to see because most of it is underground. Excavation teams throughout this expansive project are laying 6 miles of pipe.
Healing and hope: Sha Reh moves forward as lone survivor of family tragedy
Deanie Wimmer, KSL | Posted May 16 - 7:11 p.m.
Months after surviving a family tragedy that left him a lone survivor, Sha Reh speaks about his recovery and overcoming his new disability.
Utah mom and daughter graduate from college together
Deanie Wimmer, KSL | Posted May 12 - 10:24 p.m.
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.
Immigration 2025: The Utah Compact, then and now
Deanie Wimmer, KSL | Posted April 28 - 4:07 p.m.
Utah leaders crafted and signed the Utah Compact in 2010 to shape immigration policies in a compassionate way. Is the document still relevant today?
Viral craze: Chocolatiers satisfying Utah's sweet tooth with internet-famous Dubai bars
Deanie Wimmer, KSL | Posted April 22 - 9:38 a.m.
Demand for Dubai chocolate — made famous on TikTok and inspiring dupes around the world — has Utah's chocolatiers putting their own spin on the viral sweet treat.
Mountain bike mania: Pedaling Utah tourism
Deanie Wimmer, KSL | Posted Nov. 16 - 12:16 p.m.
The pack of athletes at the starting line looks as big as a football team, but this competition in front of a few thousand fans is a high school mountain bike race.
'Priced out and fed up': Project seeks to learn Utahns' top concerns statewide
Deanie Wimmer, KSL | Posted Oct. 3 - 4:32 p.m.
The majority of Utahns believe Utah is on the "wrong track." A report identifies residents' priorities ahead of the election.
