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2 warthog piglets born at Utah's Hogle Zoo
Simone Seikaly, KSL | Posted July 19 - 8:34 a.m. | Save Story
The birth of two male common warthog piglets is the first-ever such arrival at Utah's Hogle Zoo. Named Chad and Wharton, the brothers have been behind the scenes and getting to know their mom, Tikiti, since their arrival on June 14.
Utah podcaster diagnosed with cancer aims to give back after 'overwhelming' community support
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted July 18 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
A popular Utah podcaster who was recently diagnosed with cancer is looking to give back after receiving overwhelming financial support for his treatment.
Heartwarming reunion: UHP returns lost Spider-Man shoe to toddler
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted July 17 - 8:03 p.m. | Save Story
A toddler and his Spider-Man shoe were reunited thanks to the quick and friendly action of a Utah Highway Patrol officer.
Arizona teen honored for helping elderly woman with dementia in 100+ degree heat
Cameron Polom, KNXV | Posted July 12 - 10:05 a.m. | Save Story
A 14-year-old Gilbert boy is being recognized by the Gilbert Fire Department and the Air National Guard after he stopped to help an elderly woman with dementia who had wandered miles from home in extreme heat.
Utah woman's viral video helps raise more than $174K for Navy veteran she spotted at airport
Garna Mejia, KSL | Updated July 11 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
A Riverton woman's TikTok video highlighting a Navy veteran and airport worker struggling to walk inspired nearly 6,000 people to donate more than $180,000, helping support his retirement and his mother's hospice care.
How a family fleeing internment built one of America's largest potato companies
Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted July 8 - 6:00 p.m. | Save Story
The Wadas moved from California to eastern Idaho in 1943 to start a farm on 160 acres of rented ground. Today, it's "one of America's largest grower-shippers of fresh potatoes, onions and sweet potatoes."
Boys' quick thinking prevents wildfire spread at Kolob Reservoir
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted July 7 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
Two 12-year-old boys are being called heroes after stopping the spread of wildfire when an ATV went up in flames near Kolob Reservoir on July 1.
Lamb found roaming on southern Utah golf course gets adopted at Hurricane homestead
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted July 5 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
A lamb was found roaming on the Sand Hollow Golf Course in March and was adopted by a southern Utah family.
Woman who lost dad to cancer is helping other bereaved children
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted July 5 - 10:01 a.m. | Save Story
After losing her dad to cancer, Lilliana Rogers struggled with alcohol abuse, self-harm and suicidal thoughts before turning her life around and helping others do the same.
Nonprofit surprises 9-year-old monster truck superfan ahead of Monster Jam World Finals
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted July 4 - 9:24 a.m. | Save Story
With the Monster Jam World Finals rolling into town this weekend, a 9‑year‑old superfan received a surprise that stole the spotlight long before engines roar at Rice‑Eccles Stadium.
Mapleton boy finds living kidney donor in a neighborhood friend
Sarah Martin, KSL | Posted July 3 - 7:08 p.m. | Save Story
For 16 years, Collin Chournos lived with just one kidney working at far below normal levels. When a kidney donation became his only option, he found a match right in his backyard.
Piute County community rallies around deputy after fire burns through his home
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Updated July 2 - 9:45 p.m. | Save Story
For more than two decades, Piute County sheriff's deputy Mike Gayler has answered calls for help, including during the Cottonwood Fire. Now, the community is returning the favor.
Park City man achieves the unachievable, completes the Double 7
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted July 2 - 5:31 p.m. | Save Story
Rob Lea just became the first person to complete what is known in the endurance world as the Double Seven.
East High coach hopes to boost nonprofit through new clothing line
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted July 2 - 11:36 a.m. | Save Story
A high school basketball coach with a nonprofit that helps financially challenged students said that a new clothing line he started aims to help bolster the program and support more kids.
Church of Jesus Christ volunteers deliver care kits after Venezuela earthquakes
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted June 30 - 10:14 p.m. | Save Story
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints launched a humanitarian response expected to benefit more than 23,500 people after earthquakes struck multiple locations in Venezuela.
Influencer asking strangers to share their good news with the world
Madeline Montgomery, WUPA via CNN | Updated June 30 - 1:01 p.m. | Save Story
An Atlanta influencer is going viral by getting strangers to share their good news.
Community to hold benefit auction for families of Parowan girls killed, injured in ATV rollover
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted June 29 - 2:40 p.m. | Save Story
Communities in Parowan are coming together to hold a benefit dinner and softball and baseball tournament to help the families of two girls who were in a side-by-side accident on June 12.
'Miracle baby,' Idaho hospital's youngest preemie to ever survive celebrates 1st birthday
Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted June 25 - 7:16 a.m. | Save Story
Born at 22 weeks in utero, Logan Ames is now a thriving 1-year-old. To celebrate his village of doctors, nurses, family and community members threw him a 1st birthday party.
