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Utah woman nearly killed during skiing competition turns her story of survival into hope for others
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted May 25 - 3:13 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah woman has turned a career-ending skiing accident Into a mission of hope for survivors of traumatic brain injuries.
A cancer patient leads his own parade
Peter Rosen, KSL | Posted May 24 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
At first glance, Zachary Proctor's paintings are just whimsical art designed to appeal to the younger clientele. But upon closer examination, the paintings tell a much deeper story.
How a Utah school district is bringing its community together for special needs students, families
Meg Christensen for KSL | Posted May 24 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
A fourth-grade student with Down syndrome at North Ogden Elementary School is showcasing how teams working together for inclusion can be successful in Utah.
Meet the Utah woman helping people running from polygamy
Lee Benson, Deseret News | Posted May 23 - 10:01 a.m. | Save Story
The Harriet Tubman of Utah doesn't necessarily look like the sort of person who spends her life rescuing refugees. There are no discernible hard edges to her. She's not a tough talker. Get her going and she'll brag about her three daughters and her husband Larry. She smiles a lot; cries at the drop of a hat.
Tractors, ATVs and golf carts, oh my: Michigan seniors arrive at school in style on Tractor Day
Mike Householder, Associated Press | Posted May 22 - 10:40 p.m. | Save Story
Tractor Day, a celebration that dates back to the 1980s at Airport High School in Carleton, Michigan, took place on Friday as seniors eschewed cars for tractors, golf carts, and more.
Utah couple believes 7-year-old son is youngest to complete rim-to-rim Grand Canyon hike
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted May 21 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
The Lambert family believes their 7-year-old is now the youngest child ever to complete a rim-to-rim hike of the Grand Canyon, after finishing the course in about 17 hours on Saturday.
Utah high school student spreads kindness with handwritten letters for thousands of classmates
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL | Posted May 19 - 9:36 p.m. | Save Story
A student at Riverton High School decided to write thousands of letters to every student at his school, all in an effort to be kind.
A singer from Utah just represented France in Eurovision. See how she did
Lottie Elizabeth Johnson, Deseret News | Posted May 19 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
This past weekend, 17-year-old singer Monroe Rigby performed on the biggest stage yet of her rising career.
Utah attorney performs life-saving CPR mid-hearing, credits time in Boy Scouts
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted May 18 - 7:06 a.m. | Save Story
Attorney David Winterton was cross-examining the opposing counsel's client in bankruptcy court when his heart stopped beating. Opposing counsel Matt Johnson began performing CPR.
Utah couple biking 4,000 miles for their 40th wedding anniversary
Sarah Martin, KSL | Posted May 17 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah couple is biking 4,000 miles for their 40th wedding anniversary.
Man shares story of 'citizen's arrest' after deadly Provo crash
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted May 17 - 10:39 a.m. | Save Story
A driver accused of drinking, driving and fleeing from a deadly crash was charged with murder on Thursday, while the man who made a "citizen's arrest" to stop him shared his story.
Cedar High teacher reflects over the decades as 'last man standing' from class of '93
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted May 17 - 7:19 a.m. | Save Story
Cleve Weaver is the last teacher from the Cedar High School class of 1993 still teaching, but he's retiring this year after 34 years.
How 100 Women Who Care is changing lives in Utah
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted May 16 - 7:02 p.m. | Save Story
The members of 100 Women Who Care and the nonprofits they help are proof that a little bit of support can have a far-reaching impact.
Owl found stuck in a concrete mixer is on the mend and flying free
Thomas Peipert, Associated Press | Posted May 16 - 8:11 a.m. | Save Story
A great horned owl found stuck in a concrete mixer in Kanab is now flying free after recovering at an animal sanctuary.
'Such a special place': Joshua Bassett returns to Salt Lake City, gives message on recovery, faith
Margaret Darby, Deseret News | Posted May 15 - 9:36 p.m. | Save Story
Actor Joshua Barrett, a cast member in "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series," returned to East High School on Friday to share a message on hope and faith.
Community, nonprofit unite to bring new life to West Valley park
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted May 15 - 3:01 p.m. | Save Story
A West Valley park gets new inclusive playground through one-day community effort.
Restaurant offers free meals to people grieving their moms this Mother's Day
Tori Mason, KCNC | Posted May 10 - 3:34 p.m. | Save Story
A Denver restaurant is doing something special for those grieving their moms this Mother's Day. For those grieving their mothers, the holiday can feel especially lonely.
A faint meow in the rubble of a Mississippi tornado leads to a stunning rescue
R.J. Rico, Associated Press | Posted May 10 - 1:03 p.m. | Save Story
Storm chaser Ashton Lemley heard the meow of a kitten pierce the darkness — and ended up making an unexpected rescue in the aftermath of a Mississippi tornado.
