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Medical interpreter works with same unit that saved his son some 30 years ago
Erin Cox, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 24 - 9:02 p.m. | Save Story
Martin Fernandez, a medical interpreter, works with the same Neonatal Intensive Care Unit that saved his son some 30 years ago.
Missing toddler found sleeping in woods using her dog as a pillow after walking 3 miles barefoot
Macie Goldfarb, CNN | Posted Sept. 24 - 4:21 p.m. | Save Story
A 2-year-old girl who walked barefoot more than three miles with her family's two dogs was found sleeping off a wooded Michigan trail using the smaller dog as a pillow, authorities said.
Puppies training to be future assistance dogs earn their wings at Detroit-area airport
Mike Householder, Associated Press | Posted Sept. 23 - 9:32 a.m. | Save Story
Five puppies learning to serve as assistance dogs had a howling good time during a training exercise at Detroit Metropolitan Airport.
'It makes you feel wanted': Weber School Foundation opens teen centers as homelessness increases
Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 21 - 10:01 p.m. | Save Story
Teen homelessness is a growing problem in Weber County, and schools there are doing something to tackle it.
Group leaves $10,000 tip at downtown Salt Lake Mexican restaurant
Ashley Moser, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 19 - 3:05 p.m. | Save Story
A local restaurant gets the surprise of a lifetime after a group of customers leaves something unexpected on the table.
Kids of all abilities participate in Canyons School District fun run
Karah Brackin, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 15 - 9:17 p.m. | Save Story
On Friday morning, dozens of students laced up their shoes in Park Lane Elementary School's annual fun run which encourages all abilities to hit the course.
'I love you, bro': Utah man's suicide prevention mission began on an overpass
Peter Rosen, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 12 - 8:21 a.m. | Save Story
Men are four times more likely than women to die by suicide. For Joe Tuia'ana that's more than a statistic.
American researcher has been rescued from deep Turkish cave more than a week after he fell ill
Associated Press | Updated Sept. 11 - 5:53 p.m. | Save Story
The Speleological Federation of Turkey says rescuers have pulled an American researcher out of a Turkish cave more than a week after he became seriously ill more than 3,000 feet below its entrance.
Kaysville family raising money to install Angel of Hope statue in cemetery
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 10 - 7:23 a.m. | Save Story
A Kaysville family is raising money to put an Angel of Hope statue in their city cemetery in the hopes of giving families who have lost children a place to heal.
Utah gas station clerk honored for helping save elderly woman from scammers
Lauren Steinbrecher, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 9 - 12:53 p.m. | Save Story
A gas station clerk is recounting the moment he helped prevent an elderly woman from becoming the victim of an elaborate scam that nearly cost her thousands of dollars.
Idaho woman serves others 'Lasagna Love,' promotes daily service before 9/11
Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Sept. 3 - 1:21 p.m. | Save Story
An Idaho Falls woman is calling for eastern Idahoans to do a daily act of service leading up to Sept. 11 as part of the National Day of Service movement.
With influx of refugees, Catholic Community Services calls for furniture donations
Erin Cox, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 2 - 3:31 p.m. | Save Story
There is a lot of talk about the need to house Utah's growing community. But as refugee families arrive, one organization isn't so much concerned about the house itself as they are about what's inside.
Local nonprofit helping people care for their pets and themselves
Dan Spindle, KSL-TV | Posted Aug. 27 - 6:17 p.m. | Save Story
What if you had to make a decision to take care of yourself or take care of your pets? One local nonprofit wants to replace that impossible choice with another option.
Family of late Utah Olympic athlete and coach feeling support from around the world
Lauren Steinbrecher, KSL-TV | Posted Aug. 27 - 8:24 a.m. | Save Story
The Davis High School football team showed two of their teammates love Friday night, wearing red, white and blue to stand by the boys and their family after a tragedy.
How to help Maui families rebuild
Mike Anderson and Michael Houck, KSL-TV | Posted Aug. 27 - 7:51 a.m. | Save Story
A group of Utahns from Maui are asking everyone to ensure we don't forget the families after the fires are extinguished.
Karate tournament memorializes South Jordan karate champ
Gabrielle Shiozawa, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 26 - 7:05 p.m. | Save Story
David and Seleny Crosby honored their late daughter who died in a bus accident at age 10 through the seventh annual Seleny Joanne Karate Championship in Lehi on Saturday.
Speech-language pathologist opens a business helping dozens of kids
Jenny Carpenter, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 21 - 12:03 p.m. | Save Story
After recognizing a need for privatized help for kids with speech disabilities, Summer Price opened Middle Hill Speech and Voice Clinic in Draper, where she and two other women balance caring for their kids at home and assisting kids at the clinic.
Father and 3 sons qualify to compete at 2023 world bull riding finals
Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Aug. 21 - 8:34 a.m. | Save Story
A Lemhi father will be less than 15 feet from all three of his sons as they compete to become the 2023 world bull riding champion next month.
Salt Lake City business gets $10K grant to improve lives of stay-at-home parents
Jenny Carpenter, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 20 - 12:17 p.m. | Save Story
"Nice and Neat Homes" — a business spearheaded by sisters Alexia and Priscila Halliday — has received a $10K grant to continue expanding its business.
Owners of Draper shaved ice stand donates proceeds to Utah Red Cross Maui efforts
Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV | Posted Aug. 19 - 9:42 p.m. | Save Story
It's proof that every dollar helps, which is what the owners of a Draper shaved ice stand thought when they came up with their big idea to help Maui.
Members of Lahaina church ward gather $150K in donations, fly supplies to West Maui
Ashley Moser, KSL-TV | Posted Aug. 15 - 8:34 p.m. | Save Story
Donations continue to pour into Maui from across the world, but getting those supplies to that part of the island has proved difficult.
Utah community helps thousands of refugee children with back-to-school supplies
Erin Cox, KSL-TV | Posted Aug. 12 - 4:46 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah community showed up in a big way to provide back to school supplies for refugee children.
Community steps up to support Draper homeowners reporting massive flood damages
Jenny Carpenter, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 12 - 12:14 p.m. | Save Story
Flooding in a Draper neighborhood last week caused thousands of dollars of damage. Now, families are struggling to pay to repair all the damage the record-breaking rain caused.
Man's heart stops on vacation in remote Utah. Now he's raising money for EMTs
Jenny Carpenter, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 10 - 9:01 p.m. | Save Story
Ron Baker is so grateful to the emergency medical technicians who saved his life in rural Utah that he's organized a fundraiser to provide them with better medical equipment.
Businesses banding together: How the Maven District survived the 900 South construction
Jenny Carpenter, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 6 - 9:54 a.m. | Save Story
Many small, women-owned businesses in Salt Lake City's Maven District struggled during the eight months of 900 South's construction but are now optimistic as the construction comes to an end.
Utah equestrian vaulting team wins bronze at international competition
Jenny Carpenter, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 3 - 6:03 p.m. | Save Story
The Oak Hills Vaulting junior squad from Salem, Utah, won third place at an international equestrian vaulting competition, becoming the first team in the state to do so.
Foundation helps kids with illnesses or disabilities hunt and fish
Vanessa Hudson, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 3 - 6:50 a.m. | Save Story
A small group of Utah hunters takes kids with life-threatening illnesses into the great outdoors for a chance to harvest an animal.
94-year-old sets new air chair record at Pineview Reservoir
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted Aug. 2 - 1:42 p.m. | Save Story
A 94-year-old man set a new world record at Pineview Reservoir. Once it's all made official, he'll hold the title of the oldest air-chair rider.
Deputies save dog after drift boat flips in Idaho
Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Aug. 1 - 6:51 a.m. | Save Story
Authorities saved a dog's life after it got caught between a cement wall and an overturned boat.
Community rallies around couple dedicated to serving children with special needs
Arianne Brown for KSL.com | Posted Aug. 1 - 6:20 a.m. | Save Story
Stephen and Stefani Ellison dedicated their lives to serving others. Now they're on the receiving end after a series of events left them unable to do many things that once defined them.
Utah refugees need help with back to school supplies
Erin Cox, KSL-TV | Posted July 31 - 6:20 a.m. | Save Story
Kids are getting ready to go back to school in just a few weeks and a Utah group is hoping to create that confidence for students but needs your help.
'I'm on top of the world': Reo's owner shares story of what led her to missing dog
Brianna Chavez, KSL-TV | Posted July 30 - 4:49 p.m. | Save Story
A Clearfield woman whose dog was stolen along with her car says she woke up Saturday morning with a sense of optimism, having a feeling of where to go to find him.
'It's just wonderful': Amputee kids get running prostheses at Sandy event
Gabrielle Shiozawa, KSL.com | Posted July 29 - 9:11 p.m. | Save Story
Around two dozen amputee children were outfitted with recreational prostheses at a Sandy event Saturday from Running is a Right and Shriner Children's.
Friends, neighbors help Holladay man finish what he started before he died
Jenny Carpenter, KSL.com | Posted July 29 - 10:12 a.m. | Save Story
Friends and neighbors of a Holladay man who died while trying to repair a pool filter are gathering money to help his family finish home projects that he began before his death.
Utahn women and girls to compete in national Miss Amazing pageant
Jenny Carpenter, KSL.com | Posted July 28 - 10:28 p.m. | Save Story
A small group of Utah women and girls with disabilities will get their chance to shine this weekend in the 2023 national Miss Amazing Pagent in Chicago. The pageant is designed to boost confidence for women with disabilities.
Back-to-School Brigade provides supplies for Utah military children
Jenny Carpenter, KSL.com | Posted July 26 - 7:06 p.m. | Save Story
Operation Homefront's Back-to-School Brigade event at Hill Field Elementary allowed children of over 325 military families pick any school supplies they needed, free of charge.
Viral Utah kitten 'Tater Tot' continues healthy progress
Andrew Adams, KSL-TV | Posted July 26 - 4:32 p.m. | Save Story
Tater Tot, a 5.5-week-old kitten, has won hearts across Utah — and far beyond.
Southern Utah boy defies odds, proves 'Tuff' in the face of adversity
Alysha Lundgren, St. George News | Posted July 25 - 10:02 p.m. | Save Story
Crue "Tuff" Cash was run over by a car but is hard-pressed to let that slow him down. His family is moving toward a new normal, with plans to celebrate Pioneer Day with the community at the Washington parade.
'It's important to know where we came from': Days of '47 Parade honors all pioneers
Jenny Carpenter, KSL.com | Updated July 24 - 3:16 p.m. | Save Story
Since July 24, 1849, Salt Lake City has hosted a parade on Pioneer Day to honor the ancestors who trekked across the plains and made Utah home.
Utah native and quadriplegic tennis expert inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame
Jenny Carpenter, KSL.com | Posted July 22 - 8:45 a.m. | Save Story
Utah native Rick Draney will be the first quadriplegic tennis player to be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame on Saturday in Newport, Rhode Island.
Utah teen hikers rescue dog, carry him to safety
Jenny Carpenter, KSL.com | Posted July 17 - 8:57 p.m. | Save Story
Brett Peterson was backpacking with his 17-year-old son and his dog, Otis, when he saw his dog suddenly collapse. A group of teenage boys came to the rescue.
Paralyzed golfer from Ogden wins big in national tournament
Gabrielle Shiozawa, KSL.com | Posted July 15 - 12:23 p.m. | Save Story
Seventeen months after being paralyzed in a skiing accident, Max Togisala won the seated category of the U.S. Adaptive Open in North Carolina. He also placed 17th overall, after having entered the tournament with the goal of making at least the top 20.
A granddaughter and her grandpa will graduate together from BYU-Idaho
Andrea Olson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted July 15 - 11:13 a.m. | Save Story
A grandfather and his granddaughter are set to graduate from Brigham Young University-Idaho at the same time.
Utah nonprofit Jump the Moon propels artists with disabilities forward with adaptive technology
Jenny Carpenter, KSL.com | Posted July 15 - 10:01 a.m. | Save Story
After making adaptive technology for his art students, Michael Bingham, executive director and founder of Cache Valley-based nonprofit and art studio Jump the Moon, now invents new ways to help Utahns with disabilities pursue their passions for art.
Connecting strangers through a bit of color with 'rock snakes'
Brittany Tait, KSL-TV | Posted July 14 - 10:33 p.m. | Save Story
Snakes are popping up in residential neighborhoods from Tooele down to Draper, and they are turning heads for all the right reasons.
'Lit by goodness': Utah artist raffles painting, gives surviving family hope
Jenny Carpenter, KSL.com | Posted July 12 - 9:33 p.m. | Save Story
Springville artist Jeannie Bate originally remastered French artist Julien Dupre's "The Milkmaid" for personal enjoyment — but when her close friend Brian Oldroyd died a day after she finished the painting, Bate felt inspired to raffle the painting to provide funds and help the Oldroyd family.
Inmate-run cafe prepares workers for real world, 'builds bridges' with law enforcement
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted July 8 - 7:20 a.m. | Save Story
At the Utah County Jail in Spanish Fork, inmates and deputies are building bridges with each other through the Code 7 Cafe. The cafe is one part of the inmate kitchen program that makes almost 3,000 meals a day at the jail.
#SheBelongs ready to spread message of inclusion through soccer on 16-day, three-continent trip
Chris Damond, Deseret News | Posted July 7 - 9:05 p.m. | Save Story
Twenty-two girls, ages 16-18, half of them from refugee backgrounds, joined together and formed a soccer team and will soon go on a three-continent trip together.
Utah food trucks prepare to face off to raise money for local charities
Ashley Fredde, KSL.com | Posted July 7 - 7:04 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City's annual Food Truck Face Off is set for Saturday in Liberty Park, with proceeds going to Fourth Street Clinic, the Children's Center Utah and Utah Community Action.
Utah Army veteran spreads hopeful message through 1st novel
Gabrielle Shiozawa, KSL.com | Posted July 4 - 9:56 a.m. | Save Story
An Army veteran from Cache County is publishing his first novel on July 4 with the intention of sharing important messages about resilience and community.
Trooper rescues woman with dementia stranded on Utah highway
Katija Stjepovic, KSL-TV | Posted June 28 - 9:34 a.m. | Save Story
Vanessa Gilllis couldn't have been more thankful for a Utah Highway Patrol trooper who found her mother stranded on a highway near Brigham City.
Utah boy dreams of throwing out first pitches at every Major League Baseball stadium
Arianne Brown for KSL.com | Posted June 24 - 7:13 p.m. | Save Story
Cooper Murray's special abilities have been showcased at Major League Baseball fields across the country, bringing awareness of kids like him who are in need of a forever home.
Tuesday is World Refugee Day. Here's how everyday Utahns can help
Sydnee Gonzalez, KSL.com | Posted June 20 - 7:01 p.m. | Save Story
Utah is home to over 65,000 refugees — and Utahns have a variety of opportunities to help their new neighbors.
Utah deaf and blind teens get to DJ, practice cooking with help of visitors from national center
Jenny Carpenter, KSL.com | Posted June 19 - 10:38 p.m. | Save Story
This month, the Helen Keller National Center worked with the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind to help two students develop skills, form connections and build bridges from education to employment.
Layton veteran recognized with national award for 'taking care of his fellow Marines'
Jenny Carpenter, KSL.com | Posted June 19 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
Layton man Terry McDade, a Vietnam War veteran, was given the Honor Roll for Veterans Award for his service in the Marine Corps and for his service to those around him.
Cyclist group riding cross-country stops in Orem to help repair man's home
Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV | Posted June 18 - 9:03 p.m. | Save Story
A cross-country group of bicyclists made a stop at an Orem home to help a handicapped man with spring clean-up.
'An act of love': Utah decorated veteran, injured in Afghanistan, receives free car
Gabrielle Shiozawa, KSL.com | Posted June 17 - 4:19 p.m. | Save Story
A retired U.S. Army sergeant received a payment-free car Saturday as part of an effort to support wounded military veterans.
Cache Refugee and Immigrant Connection hosts World Refugee Day event on Saturday
Jenny Carpenter, KSL.com | Posted June 16 - 9:33 p.m. | Save Story
The Cache Refugee and Immigrant Connection will serve its refugee community by hosting a World Refugee Day event Saturday from 5-8 p.m. at Logan's Willow Park. The free event will host food from all over the globe and dancing from different refugee communities.
