Erin Cox

Fellow heart surgeon mentored by then-Dr. Russell M. Nelson returned service years later

Fellow heart surgeon mentored by then-Dr. Russell M. Nelson returned service years later

Erin Cox, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 4 - 4:44 p.m.

Dr. Robert Fowles is a cardiologist who first knew President Russell M. Nelson when he served as his stake president. Later, Fowles was offered a position at the LDS Hospital, where President Nelson worked.
Co-worker at LDS Hospital remembers day President Russell M. Nelson was called as an apostle

Co-worker at LDS Hospital remembers day President Russell M. Nelson was called as an apostle

Erin Cox, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 1 - 12:40 p.m.

There are few who remember President Russell M. Nelson as "Dr. Nelson" like Pamela Atkinson does, including the day when Dr. Nelson was called to the apostleship in 1984.
5-year-old welcomed home after 975 days in hospital

5-year-old welcomed home after 975 days in hospital

Erin Cox, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 29 - 8:09 p.m.

After nearly three years in the hospital, 5-year-old Sienna Barton and her family were welcomed home in a big way with a community's help in Saratoga Springs.
Next-door neighbor shares what it was like growing up next to President Russell M. Nelson

Next-door neighbor shares what it was like growing up next to President Russell M. Nelson

Erin Cox, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 29 - 9:33 a.m.

Among those remembering their time with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints President Russell M. Nelson are those who lived closest to him, neighbors who grew up with President Nelson's kids and watched the prophet as a father.
'Slight increase' in Mass attendance weekend after Charlie Kirk's assassination

'Slight increase' in Mass attendance weekend after Charlie Kirk's assassination

Erin Cox, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 15 - 8:04 a.m.

As the community grapples with Charlie Kirk's assassination, some have turned to religion for answers and healing.
Hundreds attend Utah State University vigil, the campus Charlie Kirk would have visited next

Hundreds attend Utah State University vigil, the campus Charlie Kirk would have visited next

Erin Cox, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 13 - 6:28 p.m.

Hundreds gathered at Utah State University Friday night to pray for Charlie Kirk's family and speak to his remembrance.
Dispatch centers overwhelmed with calls during fire season

Dispatch centers overwhelmed with calls during fire season

Erin Cox, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 9 - 11:23 a.m.

With more wildfires flaring up Friday, dispatch centers have been inundated with calls.
No-phone policy at Granger High still in place following encouraging results

No-phone policy at Granger High still in place following encouraging results

Erin Cox, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 7 - 7:38 a.m.

Utah's largest high school piloted a program in which it stopped taking away student's cellphones and instead had students put them in a pouch for the day.
Utahns share experience in Hawaii amid tsunami event

Utahns share experience in Hawaii amid tsunami event

Erin Cox, KSL  |  Posted July 30 - 10:31 p.m.

Two visiting Utah families describe their experience after a tsunami warning, then advisory, was lifted in Hawaii Wednesday, generated by Tuesday's powerful earthquake in Russia.
15-year-old cancer survivor honored at Days of '47 Rodeo

15-year-old cancer survivor honored at Days of '47 Rodeo

Erin Cox, KSL  |  Posted July 23 - 8:20 a.m.

Cancer survivor Jake Williams, 15, drove a wagon team of horses Tuesday at the start of the Days of '47 Rodeo program to raise awareness for childhood cancer.
78 replica colonial flags share America's story from 13 colonies to modern Day

78 replica colonial flags share America's story from 13 colonies to modern Day

Erin Cox, KSL  |  Posted July 5 - 10:32 p.m.

One Utah man has spent the past 50 years collecting different versions of the American flag. They are now on display at Elite Hall in Hyrum through July 6.
Pleading for prayers: 11-year-old fights for life after cut knee becomes infected

Pleading for prayers: 11-year-old fights for life after cut knee becomes infected

Erin Cox, KSL  |  Posted July 2 - 9:45 a.m.

An Idaho family is pleading for prayers as their daughter recovers at Intermountain Health Primary Children's Hospital after fighting an infection that spread throughout her body.
Snowmobiler who survived 3 avalanches warns of backcountry danger

Snowmobiler who survived 3 avalanches warns of backcountry danger

Erin Cox, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 15 - 10:33 p.m.

Avalanche conditions are very dangerous over President's Day weekend as snow continues to fall. Forecasters with the Utah Avalanche Center issued warnings for much of the state about heading into the backcountry.
After 19 years of service, Ellis Ivory says goodbye to This is the Place Heritage Park

After 19 years of service, Ellis Ivory says goodbye to This is the Place Heritage Park

Erin Cox, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 12 - 7:11 a.m.

For Ellis Ivory, the past 19 years working as the executive director at This Is the Place Heritage Park have been a calling.
Huntsville volunteers deliver water to elderly during 9-day boil order

Huntsville volunteers deliver water to elderly during 9-day boil order

Erin Cox, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 20 - 11:27 a.m.

Sometimes the toughest times can reveal a community's true character. That's proven true in Huntsville, where residents were on day nine without drinking water.
Utah woman killed in Georgia after she and fiancé hit by car while on a walk

Utah woman killed in Georgia after she and fiancé hit by car while on a walk

Erin Cox, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 23 - 7:50 a.m.

Five Utah kids are left without their mother after she was hit and killed by a car in Georgia on Friday morning. 
No more taking phones from students: Granger High School considering new policy this fall

No more taking phones from students: Granger High School considering new policy this fall

Erin Cox, KSL  |  Posted June 16 - 7:56 a.m.

Teachers at Utah's largest high school are done taking away cellphones from students. They're considering something new in the fall, and if they're successful, other schools might do the same.
Logan restaurant requests 'no tips' from customers as part of new business model

Logan restaurant requests 'no tips' from customers as part of new business model

Erin Cox, KSL  |  Posted June 9 - 3:36 p.m.

One local restaurant is trying something new. They don't want your tips.
'Tough like Trayden': Community is praying for 9-year-old hit by car

'Tough like Trayden': Community is praying for 9-year-old hit by car

Erin Cox, KSL  |  Posted June 3 - 7:43 a.m.

One Utah family waits and prays for their 9-year-old to wake up after he was hit by a car while riding his bike. 
Highest-ranking Muslim in the US visits Utah to help small businesses

Highest-ranking Muslim in the US visits Utah to help small businesses

Erin Cox, KSL  |  Posted April 18 - 1:42 p.m.

Dilawar Syed, deputy administrator for the U.S. Small Business Administration and the highest-ranking Muslim in the U.S., paid a visit to the Beehive State on Tuesday.
Ambassador of Ukraine to US meets with Utah state and church leaders

Ambassador of Ukraine to US meets with Utah state and church leaders

Erin Cox, KSL  |  Posted April 12 - 9:29 a.m.

For the first time, the Ukrainian ambassador to the U.S. paid the Beehive State a visit.
2 Dobermans missing for 11 days, reunited with North Ogden family

2 Dobermans missing for 11 days, reunited with North Ogden family

Erin Cox, KSL  |  Posted April 5 - 10:00 a.m.

Two dogs that were missing for 11 days in northern Utah captured the attention of hundreds of people on social media and are now back home.
Native American artists hope to pass their tradition on to future generations

Native American artists hope to pass their tradition on to future generations

Erin Cox, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 25 - 9:06 p.m.

Near the southern end of the Grand Canyon rests a trading post where you can find the work of Native American artisans, and if you're lucky, you might catch the artist working there, too.
Fire displaces family of 9 — what happened and how they're moving forward

Fire displaces family of 9 — what happened and how they're moving forward

Erin Cox, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 14 - 6:50 a.m.

The charred remains of a house in Eagle Mountain serve as a reminder of what happened on Sunday.
Utah veteran honored for service at Pearl Harbor 82 years ago

Utah veteran honored for service at Pearl Harbor 82 years ago

Erin Cox, KSL  |  Posted Dec. 8 - 10:44 a.m.

A Utah World War II veteran shared his experience of Pearl Harbor as he returned to the island to be honored for his duty to his country.