Deanie Wimmer
Utah's Natural History Museum, BLM recover over 100,000 stolen indigenous artifacts
Deanie Wimmer, KSL | Posted May 18 - 6:00 p.m.
After a widespread looting case damaged and scattered over 100,000 cultural objects, Utah's Natural History Museum worked with the Bureau of Land Management to return them.
Community rallies to build inclusive playground to support students with disabilities
Deanie Wimmer, KSL | Posted May 17 - 9:38 a.m.
Teachers, staff and families are coming together at Bluff Ridge Elementary to raise money for an all‑abilities playground, one designed to be accessible for every child.
University of Utah AI supercomputer aims to boost research
Deanie Wimmer, KSL | Posted May 4 - 8:35 a.m.
A new AI supercomputing system managed by the University of Utah is designed to change who can use the powerful computing resources needed to work with AI.
Utah marathoner runs to support trauma survivors
Deanie Wimmer, KSL | Posted April 28 - 10:01 a.m.
Kelli Rogers said she runs for more than winning races. She had crossed the finish line at the Boston Marathon when bombs went off in 2013.
Utah school cuts absenteeism in half with new incentives
Deanie Wimmer, KSL | Posted April 27 - 8:23 a.m.
Chronic absenteeism has become one of the top priorities in Utah schools, and a junior high school has cut its absenteeism in half.
Printing a leg: BYU students test 3D-printed prosthetics
Deanie Wimmer, KSL | Posted April 19 - 10:30 p.m.
Inside Brigham Young University's engineering building, months of designing, testing, and problem-solving all come down to one moment.
World's largest steam engine rolls through Utah
Deanie Wimmer, KSL | Posted April 13 - 5:30 p.m.
Union Pacific announced several new stops for Big Boy engine #4014, the world's largest operating steam locomotive, as part of a transcontinental tour celebrating the nation's 250th anniversary.
Utah's housing crisis: New projects tackling affordability
Deanie Wimmer, KSL | Posted April 12 - 8:00 p.m.
Nearly 600 families will have access to affordable housing due to an $8 million loan program that Salt Lake City is launching to help build new developments.
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.
