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'More exciting than the finish': How NYC Marathon volunteer has helped runners for over 50 years
Elissa Candiotti, WCBS via CNN | Updated Oct. 31 - 1:53 p.m. | Save Story
Ask Joanne Navarra and she'll tell you the real magic of the New York City Marathon happens at the start, where the full spectrum of the human experience unfolds.
Utah single mom turns birthday party hobby into thriving events business with reality TV clients
VideoTamara Vaifanua, KSL | Updated Oct. 30 - 9:23 p.m. | Save Story
Kenzie Bates never thought anyone would pay her to do what she loves. Now her client list includes stars of reality TV.
Utah 5-year-old with Down syndrome walks Messi on the field, scores goals with Beckham
VideoArianne Brown, KSL | Posted Oct. 30 - 7:12 p.m. | Save Story
Huddy Droubay, a 5-year-old with Down syndrome from Syracuse, was invited to an Inter Miami game where he got to meet David Beckham and walk Lionel Messi onto the field.
Farmington man's 30-year pumpkin carving hobby becomes Halloween tradition
VideoMadi Vollmer, KSL | Updated Oct. 30 - 3:04 p.m. | Save Story
One Farmington man has spent three decades creating an elaborate pumpkin display, welcoming visitors to enjoy his work and support a local food pantry.
New live mascot to bring additional Aggie spirit at Utah State University
VideoTodd Kunz, KSL | Updated Oct. 30 - 11:53 a.m. | Save Story
Utah State University has a new mascot, but this one is a live animal.
'A little heartbeat in our community': Parowan library receives funding for major renovation
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted Oct. 30 - 9:46 a.m. | Save Story
The Parowan City Library will get a much-needed facelift thanks to a grant and a low-interest loan from the Permanent Community Impact Fund Board, which generates funding from mineral lease royalties in the state.
The goal of a goal: Special Olympics Unified Soccer unites hundreds of high schoolers
VideoBrenna Donnelly, KSL | Updated Oct. 30 - 9:29 a.m. | Save Story
Hundreds of high school students spent their Thursday at America First Field, cheering on athletes competing in the sixth annual Special Olympics Unified Sports Soccer State Championships.
International athletes try adaptive sports at Park City's National Ability Center
VideoMadi Vollmer, KSL | Updated Oct. 29 - 1:26 p.m. | Save Story
Athletes from Egypt, Ukraine and Brunei are in Utah for a two-week sports exchange focused on adaptive sports, accessibility and building connections through athletics.
South Salt Lake police assemble, distribute care packages for homeless population
Staff | Posted Oct. 29 - 12:04 p.m. | Save Story
South Salt Lake Police assembled and distributed comfort care kits to people experiencing homelessness this week.
Utah mom launches gratitude campaign with goal of 10,000 thank-you cards
VideoAllison Lyons, KSL | Updated Oct. 27 - 7:08 p.m. | Save Story
Jenn Drummond is attempting to write 10,000 thank-you notes and achieve a world record in the name of gratitude.
Shriners of Salt Lake City makes Halloween memorable for kids in wheelchairs
VideoPaige Zamora, KSL | Updated Oct. 26 - 10:34 p.m. | Save Story
Shriners held its annual "wheelchair Halloween costume clinic" on Thursday, offering kids in wheelchairs a chance to enjoy a holiday that can normally seem daunting.
Thousands attend USU's annual pumpkin toss competition
Sarah Earnshaw and Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Posted Oct. 25 - 6:03 p.m. | Save Story
Around 5,000 people watched as students worked with trebuchets to throw pumpkins during Utah State University's annual pumpkin toss competition on Saturday.
For retirees, picking up a hobby could be the best thing for your mental health
VideoTamara Vaifanua, KSL | Updated Oct. 25 - 11:02 a.m. | Save Story
A group of southern Utah musicians in their 70s and 80s say a hobby didn't just fill their calendar; it gave them purpose.
Make-A-Wish Utah brings Halloween magic to children with critical illnesses
VideoGarna Mejia, KSL | Updated Oct. 23 - 10:33 p.m. | Save Story
Make-A-Wish Utah hosted its annual Wish Family Trick-or-Treat event on Friday, creating a Disney-inspired afternoon for children with critical illnesses and their families.
Video shows quick-thinking bystander stop runaway St. Paul school bus
Frankie McLister, WCCO | Posted Oct. 21 - 9:21 p.m. | Save Story
A bystander's split-second decision saved a school bus driver and the kids on board Monday on the east side of St. Paul, Minnesota.
Tooele County balloon handler to fulfill lifelong dream in 100th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted Oct. 21 - 4:49 p.m. | Save Story
Alex Harris fell in love with the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade when he was just 4 years old. Now, he gets to fulfill his lifelong dream of walking in the 100th parade in November.
After painting portraits of 183 fallen missionaries, Utah artist honors couple who helped make it possible
VideoDan Rascon, KSL | Updated Oct. 21 - 9:53 a.m. | Save Story
JR Johansen has painted 183 portraits of fallen missionaries. For the past 11 years, Johansen has spent countless hours in his backyard studio.
South Korean officials free a shark trapped for a month in Busan canal
Kim Tong-hyung, Associated Press | Updated Oct. 21 - 7:29 a.m. | Save Story
After failed attempts in recent weeks, South Korean officials on Wednesday finally freed a large gray shark that had been trapped for over a month in a canal in the port city of Busan.
