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Display of kindness goes viral after scooter crash in Idaho Falls
Treydon Baylor, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted June 21 - 8:13 a.m. | Save Story
An Idaho teen had a gnarly crash while riding an electric scooter in Idaho Falls, but the kindness of a stranger overshadowed the scrapes and bruises.
Quick-acting nurses help save newborn with heart disorder
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted June 20 - 3:57 p.m. | Save Story
When Rachel Gold's newborn, Soren, was just two weeks old, she noticed something was off.
Man born without limbs became a Utah legend at birth. Now, he's welcoming his own child
Carole Mikita, KSL-TV | Posted June 19 - 9:10 p.m. | Save Story
Over 30 years ago, KSL-TV met a baby named Gideon DiMeglio — a boy who was born without limbs. Now, his story has come full circle as he introduces his baby to the world.
They fight and prevent wildfires in Utah's blazing summer heat. How one county thanked them
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted June 19 - 2:58 p.m. | Save Story
Morgan County hosted a celebration of gratitude for state-run fire crews who have fought and prevented wild fires in the county.
It's a sister thing: 2 sets of Utah sisters break records at national track meet
Arianne Brown for KSL.com | Posted June 17 - 9:25 a.m. | Save Story
Two sets of sisters from Utah recently competed at the Brooks PR Invitational in Washington, bringing home smiles and a couple of national records, too.
Utah nonprofit eye care organization celebrates 25 years, new CEO
Brynn Carnesecca, KSL.com | Posted June 16 - 8:16 p.m. | Save Story
After helping 400,000 children to receive eyesight, EyeCare4Kids founder Joseph Carbone and his wife Jan will pass the torch to new CEO Maggie Cline.
Family continues to serve others in memory of son who donated organs in final act of service
Arianne Brown for KSL.com | Posted June 16 - 5:27 p.m. | Save Story
Caleb Johnson, 22, died in a car accident May 29, 2020. KSL.com first reported on him when his liver was donated to the mother of a childhood friend. Five years later, his family and community continue to serve others in his memory.
'It saved my life:' How a recovery center is using pickleball to treat mental illness
Keith BieryGolick, WCPO | Updated June 16 - 6:24 a.m. | Save Story
A few years ago, Betsy Fischer struggled with so much anxiety that she rarely left her home. Now, in part because of a pickleball class, she says you couldn't tell she is living with mental illness.
So what's University of Utah President Taylor Randall doing at the BYU Creamery?
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted June 15 - 10:04 a.m. | Save Story
Friday's lunchtime crowd at Brigham Young University's iconic Creamery did a few double-takes when they spotted an unlikely guest sporting a Ute crimson red polo.
Community rallies around 7-year-old boy with autism after no one shows up for birthday party
Brittni Johnson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted June 8 - 9:47 p.m. | Save Story
Dozens of community members recently came together to celebrate a seven-year-old boy whose classmates didn't show up to his birthday party.
'She's a fighter': Family of 4-year-old with rare disorder hopes her fight helps others
Brynn Carnesecca, KSL.com | Posted June 8 - 9:02 p.m. | Save Story
Skylar Hubbard is battling ultra-rare beta-manosidosis, hoping to find a lasting cure. To do so, her family is working to raise money for research to find effective treatments for rare disorders.
He doesn't sell cars, he sells Porsches … and a lot of them
Lee Benson, Deseret News | Posted June 8 - 7:04 p.m. | Save Story
For going on 40 years, he has held court, the last 33 of them here on South State Street, a legend in his own time and of his own making, a Porche salesman nonpareil.
Roy High School students deliver hope to cancer patients one bouquet at a time
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL-TV | Posted June 8 - 8:39 a.m. | Save Story
Cancer patients got a much-needed boost from high school students in Roy. They took on a labor of love that ties into their love of growing and nurturing plants and giving back to their community.
Jump The Moon helps artists with unique abilities
Brynn Carnesecca, KSL.com | Posted June 8 - 7:52 a.m. | Save Story
A nonprofit in Logan has changed the lives of thousands of artists and volunteers over the last six and a half years.
From basement to booming: 5 Utah companies that took off
Brooke Nally for KSL.com | Posted June 7 - 10:02 a.m. | Save Story
Here are five companies that started right here in Utah — and went on to change their industries.
Strangers jump into canal to rescue 'shocked' Idaho woman from car crash
Logan Ramsey, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted June 6 - 8:04 p.m. | Save Story
On a not-so-typical Tuesday afternoon, a group of strangers sprang into action to rescue a woman from her partially submerged car.
Church of Jesus Christ helping women and children worldwide through innovative partnerships
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted June 5 - 10:36 p.m. | Save Story
Leaders from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and reps from humanitarian organizations shared how they're working together to improve the well-being of women and children.
From 2 transplants to the World Transplant Games: Henry's story of strength
Angie Denison, KSL-TV | Posted June 3 - 10:36 p.m. | Save Story
In a small town in Central Utah, 18-year-old Henry Coulter is proving that resilience can be stronger than any diagnosis.
Salt Lake man, 85, spent retirement substituting at East High — his alma mater
Arianne Brown for KSL.com | Posted June 3 - 9:33 a.m. | Save Story
For the past 15 years, 85-year-old Thomas Hagerman has been spending his retirement substitute teaching at his alma mater, East High School.
From stage 4 cancer to soccer star: Ruby's story of hope
Angie Denison and Shara Park, KSL-TV | Posted June 2 - 10:03 a.m. | Save Story
When Ruby Thackeray was just a toddler, her parents received devastating news: she had stage 4 melanoma. The odds of survival were in the single digits. Ruby is thriving after personalized treatment.
15 single Utah moms awarded scholarships to help with education, caring for their families
Brynn Carnesecca, KSL.com | Posted June 1 - 9:12 p.m. | Save Story
Single moms pursuing higher education in Utah received scholarships from a nonprofit golf fundraiser Thursday in Orem.
'This is the happiest kid': Twins, one with cerebral palsy, compete together at track event
Courtney Cole, CNN | Posted June 1 - 5:36 p.m. | Save Story
Twins, one of them with cerebral palsy, competed together at a statewide Massachusetts track event for athletes of all abilities in the Massachusetts Unified Track and Field Championships in May.
Community rallies around 17-year-old track star hit by car in Morgan
Arianne Brown for KSL.com | Posted June 1 - 12:08 p.m. | Save Story
Lina Weiers just finished her junior year at Morgan High and competed in hurdles. But after being hit by a car, her chances of walking again are slim. The family is hoping for a miracle.
Intermountain Health to provide 475 pairs of shoes to students in need in Murray School District
Brynn Carnesecca, KSL.com | Posted May 30 - 6:30 p.m. | Save Story
Intermountain Medical Center in Murray partnered with the Murray City School District to provide shoes for the students in need. Intermountain staff earned a pair of shoes for every 50 miles walked.
West Valley City shooting survivor graduates from Granger High School
Brian Carlson, KSL-TV | Posted May 29 - 9:23 p.m. | Save Story
Sha Reh, a West Valley City teenager who survived the murder of his immediate family, left nearly blind and severely injured, graduated Wednesday morning from Granger High School.
Weeks after near-fatal auto-ped crash in Cedar City, 14-year-old Trinity Dorris welcomed home
Jeff Richards, St. George News | Posted May 29 - 6:01 p.m. | Save Story
Trinity Dorris and her family met with friends and well-wishers in Cedar City, weeks after she was critically injured after being struck by a vehicle on I-15.
St. George man latest in family to suffer kidney failure from rare genetic condition
Ashley Imlay, KSL.com | Posted May 28 - 10:03 a.m. | Save Story
Zakk Coomes discovered last week that he is in kidney failure. But he is relying on his faith to carry him through as his family searches for a donor.
Utah artist brings lost loved ones to life
Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV | Posted May 26 - 7:42 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah artist helps grieving families by creating lifelike paintings of loved ones who have died.
New Heber City fire station built for the future, rooted in family tradition
Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV | Posted May 25 - 8:31 a.m. | Save Story
There are things you expect to find in a brand-new fire station: engines that shine, ambulances ready to roll and plenty of space for firefighters to live. The new Wasatch Fire District station in Heber City has all of that and more.
94-year-old Navajo man gets electricity for the first time
Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV | Posted May 24 - 9:32 p.m. | Save Story
Chee Secody, 94, of Tonalea, Arizona, has lived his entire life without electricity — that is, until now.
Kid's love for Jelly Roll gets big attention on social media and from the artist himself
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted May 24 - 10:08 a.m. | Save Story
Brandon Barela's love for country artist Jelly Roll is helping him overcome barriers, and get some viral fame, while gaining the chance to meet Jelly Roll.
Westlake students celebrate high-school graduation at former elementary schools
Brynn Carnesecca, KSL.com | Posted May 21 - 9:03 p.m. | Save Story
The seniors from Westlake High School took the afternoon to visit teachers, younger students and the elementary schools that gave them their educational foundation.
Special Olympics Torch Run unites athletes, law enforcement across Utah
Brian Carlson, KSL-TV | Posted May 20 - 10:33 p.m. | Save Story
The Special Olympics torch is making its way through Utah right now, ahead of the upcoming Special Olympics Utah Summer Games in Cedar City.
Utah shop teacher graduates top of class in Utah Air National Guard
Arianne Brown for KSL.com | Posted May 20 - 7:12 p.m. | Save Story
Despite seemingly insurmountable challenges, 33-year-old Kaysville Jr. High School shop teacher Brian Clancy completed basic training and graduated top of his class.
4th-grade class at Utah school enacts change with essays
Brynn Carnesecca, KSL.com | Posted May 19 - 6:32 p.m. | Save Story
Mrs. Rita Lewis' class members used their writing skills to reach out to local businesses and change their classroom forever.
Photo gallery: 'Buddy benches' part of a quest to build friendships
Scott Winterton, Deseret News | Posted May 19 - 11:39 a.m. | Save Story
A group of high school trades students in Jordan School District are using skills they learned in the classroom to make it easier for younger kids to make friends.
Salt Lake City women connect over crafts
Brynn Carnesecca, KSL.com | Posted May 17 - 6:29 p.m. | Save Story
Crafting brings all sorts of people together, but one local business aims to provide a spot for women in search of connection.
Healing and hope: Sha Reh moves forward as lone survivor of family tragedy
Deanie Wimmer and Debbie Worthen, KSL-TV | Posted May 16 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Months after surviving a family tragedy that left him a lone survivor, Sha Reh speaks about his recovery and overcoming his new disability.
Ogden woman, spurred by recent dog-hoarding case, hosting dog adoption event in Roy
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 16 - 8:03 a.m. | Save Story
Lisa Peterson, motivated by a recent dog-hoarding case in Ogden, launched her own dog rescue operation and is hosting a dog-adoption event in Roy.
97-year-old Holocaust survivor's wish of attending college comes true
Erica Lunsford, CNN | Posted May 15 - 7:58 a.m. | Save Story
May 13 was a day to remember for a 97-year-old Holocaust survivor who got to live out her dream of going to college.
Salt Lake officer's interaction with woman highlights efforts to connect homeless with resources
Andrew Adams, KSL-TV | Posted May 15 - 7:41 a.m. | Save Story
Policing the homeless is never an easy job. However, one Salt Lake City police officer had an unforgettable experience positively impacting a woman's life.
Sandy city worker called a 'hero' for rescuing woman from burning home
Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV | Posted May 13 - 10:33 p.m. | Save Story
John Butcher, a longtime Sandy city public works employee, was called a hero after he helped an elderly couple during a house fire Monday.
Out fishin': Thousands of Utah kids, young adults with special needs take to the pond
Gabriela Fletcher, KSL.com | Posted May 13 - 9:43 p.m. | Save Story
Several local and state agencies joined together to provide an outdoor experience for kids and adults with special needs at the annual Kids Fishing Day on Tuesday.
Utah mom and daughter graduate from college together
Deanie Wimmer, KSL-TV | Posted May 12 - 10:24 p.m. | Save Story
Mother's Day is often a celebration of love, sacrifice, and inspiration, but for one Utah County family, it also marked an extraordinary academic milestone — graduating from college.
90-year-old Provo man surprised on his favorite trail after more than 4,000 hikes
Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV | Posted May 11 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
Henry Miles of Provo received a surprise from the community on his favorite hiking trail for his 90th birthday.
Horse therapy program in Utah helps children heal in unexpected ways
Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV | Posted May 10 - 6:35 p.m. | Save Story
When the farm gates swing open at a Saratoga Springs ranch, the first sound you expect to hear might be a horse's gentle neigh or the crunch of boots on dirt. But, on most days, what people experience is something much deeper.
Utah Valley's 100 Women Who Care provide over $190K for local charities
Brynn Carnesecca, KSL.com | Posted May 10 - 10:10 a.m. | Save Story
Local women in the community have supported numerous charities through their work. After hitting the 100-member milestone, it continues to do good in the community.
South Salt Lake business owners, cancer survivors raising money for research
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted May 9 - 10:04 p.m. | Save Story
A South Salt Lake business owned by two cancer survivors is working to raise money for the Huntsman Cancer Institute this weekend.
Retirement home hosts heartwarming Mother's Day fashion show
Brynn Carnesecca, KSL.com | Posted May 8 - 10:34 p.m. | Save Story
The residents at Legacy Retirement have walked down the catwalk in style for 36 years. They gathered as a community for Mother's Day to show off some new outfits.
Never argue: 115-year-old British woman, now the world's oldest, gives her recipe to long life
The Associated Press | Updated May 4 - 2:00 p.m. | Save Story
For Ethel Caterham, the trick to a long life — and in her case, it really has been — is not to argue.
As she rebuilds her life, even donated furniture feels like a game-changer
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted May 3 - 6:27 p.m. | Save Story
Stephanie Pickering went through addiction treatment once before it stuck, living on the streets for years in between. Now sober, life is looking up and she has her own apartment.
Utah ranger shot 9 times wrote book detailing his recovery, faith and hope
Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV | Posted April 28 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
Utah ranger Brody Young was shot nine times in 2010. His book details his recovery, faith and hope.
Funeral held for Deserae Turner-Buck in Cache County
Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV | Posted April 26 - 8:28 p.m. | Save Story
Deserae Turner, who captured hearts across the state and even nationwide, was laid to rest Saturday.
SLC's 'Speedy Spud' runs half marathon in potato outfit to showcase love for potatoes
Arianne Brown for KSL.com | Posted April 26 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
Ainsley Chapman ran the SLC Half Marathon in a potato outfit to showcase her love for potatoes.
Utah's new holiday to help folks combat loneliness is on Saturday
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted April 25 - 10:02 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Legislature created Utah Social and Community Health Day, the last Saturday in April, to nudge people to mind their relationships and to counter the growing problem of loneliness, a challenge that has seeped through communities across the country.
Bear attack survivor laughs, speaks out after completing jaw reconstruction treatment
Gabriela Fletcher, KSL.com | Posted April 25 - 7:12 p.m. | Save Story
Nearly two years after his groundbreaking "jaw in a day" surgery, bear attack survivor Rudy Noorland is celebrating his recovery and thanking his Utah hospital care team.
Medical assistant helps victims of wrong-way crash along I-15
Dan Rascon, KSL-TV | Posted April 24 - 7:40 a.m. | Save Story
A good Samaritan is speaking out about helping two men involved in a horrific wrong-way crash along Interstate 15 in Millard County last week.
Chance discovery turns into treasured friendship for 2 Utah Honor Flight vets
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted April 23 - 8:57 a.m. | Save Story
About 70 Utah veterans were flown to Washington, D.C., thanks to the Utah Honor Flight, where two Vietnam War veterans learned they served in the same company.
