Deanie Wimmer
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.
New research shows 'exposure gap' for Utah girls in STEM
Deanie Wimmer, KSL | Posted Sept. 20 - 10:00 a.m.
Girls have skills for STEM careers but lack interest. A Utah company helps students better understand jobs of the future. Here is a resource for all Utah parents.
Educators begin active shooter training as lawmaker heads to Georgia to learn from its tragedy
Deanie Wimmer, KSL | Posted Sept. 8 - 5:52 p.m.
The recent school shooting in Georgia adds more urgency to a new Utah law that requires armed guardians in every Utah school.
Armed guardians coming soon to every Utah school
Deanie Wimmer, KSL | Posted Aug. 20 - 6:02 p.m.
A new law requires armed guardians at every Utah school, every day. Schools are struggling to meet the requirements and to find volunteers willing to respond with lethal force.
AI Revolution: Learning to weigh the benefits and risks of AI – at 8 and 9 years old
Deanie Wimmer, KSL | Posted Aug. 17 - 11:27 a.m.
Weighing the pros and cons of rapidly changing technology is hard enough for adults, but third graders at one Utah school were up for the challenge.
AI revolution: How one Utah teacher and a student say AI brings learning to life
Deanie Wimmer, KSL | Posted Aug. 5 - 8:05 a.m.
A study finds 18% of instructors teaching kindergarten through high school use AI. The top uses are tailoring a lesson to fit students' levels and generating quizzes.
Utah's full-day kindergarten shows early return on investment
Deanie Wimmer, KSL | Posted June 21 - 8:02 a.m.
After the first year, the expansion of full-day kindergarten in Utah shows unprecedented growth and explosive demand.
How Roy High boosted graduation rates from 70% to 92%
Deanie Wimmer, KSL | Posted May 23 - 10:04 a.m.
Roy High School has accomplished something few thought was possible by aligning community to invest in the lives of students. Now other schools are taking note.
Bountiful softball coach retires after 50 years on the field
Deanie Wimmer, KSL | Posted May 11 - 7:07 p.m.
While the season is winding down for the Bountiful High School girls softball team, it is also the end of an era. Coach Butch Latey has coached his last game after more than 50 years.
Sterling Scholar program's impressive legacy
Deanie Wimmer, KSL | Posted March 10 - 1:59 p.m.
From the Navajo reservation to Harvard to the University of Utah — a Utah student makes impressive gain with help from KSL/Deseret News Sterling Scholar program.
Exhausted by bad air: Is smog-eating tech something Utah should consider?
Deanie Wimmer, KSL | Posted Feb. 7 - 6:17 a.m.
What if Salt Lake could address our pollution problem with technology that "eats" the smog? Several U.S. cities and countries are doing just that with surfaces treated with materials that "neutralize" smog. Is it a solution Utah should consider?
Majority of Americans, especially women, feel overwhelmed by group texts
Deanie Wimmer, KSL | Posted Nov. 21 - 8:33 p.m.
Group texts can be hard to navigate because they come from our closest family members and friends. A social media researcher and an etiquette expert recommend using boundaries and technology to take control, without ruining relationships.
