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Fighting demons to conquer a monster: Utahn sets record in 300-mile race across Arizona desert
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted April 5 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
Utah native Michael McKnight overcame mental and physical hurdles to break the record for the Arizona Monster 300, a 304-mile race through the Sonoran Desert.
6-year-old girl holding art auctions to raise money childhood cancer patients
Ross Guidotti, CNN | Posted April 5 - 4:00 p.m. | Save Story
Life for a child should be a time of wonder and discovery, but children with cancer are sometimes robbed of those wonders. A girl from Pennsylvania is making it her mission to help those patients.
Pilot flies airplanes without arms, speaks to others about what's possible
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted April 5 - 11:25 a.m. | Save Story
A pilot who was once scared of flying is now inspiring future pilots. Jessica Cox, born without arms, was one of them and can almost laugh about it now.
South Florida dad heads home after nearly 7-year wait for lifesaving heart transplant
Bri Buckley, WFOR via CNN | Posted April 5 - 9:34 a.m. | Save Story
After nearly seven years of waiting, Chevon Byfield finally has a new heart. The journey to get there, though, certainly wasn't easy.
Park City welcomes home Olympians, Paralympians in community parade
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted April 3 - 10:12 p.m. | Save Story
Hundreds of people lined Main Street on Friday to welcome home several Olympians and Paralympians who are now back from the 2026 Milan Cortina Games in Italy.
'Little Free Library' operator grateful for community response after books stolen
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted April 1 - 8:38 p.m. | Save Story
A Ring camera captured someone stealing books from the "Little Free Library" in West Valley this week, but the library's host is grateful for the community response.
Mother donates kidney to daughter, both now encourage donors
Jim Abath, CNN | Updated April 1 - 12:45 p.m. | Save Story
Mothers and daughters are naturally very close, but for one particular duo from Harvest, Alabama, there's an extra-special bond.
Brandy, Grammy-winning singer and actress, receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Michelle Fisher, KABC via CNN | Updated March 31 - 10:01 p.m. | Save Story
It's been a long time coming for Grammy-winning singer Brandy, who now has her very own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a milestone that comes after decades of hits.
Giving up the music from 'Hamilton' for Lent
Rachel Fabbi, KSL | Posted March 31 - 8:04 p.m. | Save Story
Some people give up sweets for Lent, others give up social media, but one 7-year-old Utah girl gave up the music from "Hamilton" — and it's attracting the attention of its creator.
Photo gallery: Holi Festival of Colors delivers vibrant celebration
Chuck Wing, Deseret News | Updated March 30 - 9:44 a.m. | Save Story
The Holi Festival of Colors delivered a beautiful and vibrant celebration on Saturday in Spanish Fork.
Mom survives wrong-way crash, reunites with deputies who saved her life
Hannah Hilyard, WISN via CNN | Updated March 30 - 6:53 a.m. | Save Story
A Milwaukee mother, who survived a wrong-way crash, reunited with the deputies who saved her life Friday.
Meet the pro snowboarder turned chef behind innovative Oquirrh Restaurant
Sarah Gambles, Deseret News | Posted March 29 - 10:00 p.m. | Save Story
For Andrew Fuller, snowboarding led to the unlikely journey of ultimately becoming a chef and restaurant owner of Oquirrh. Now's he becoming the talk of the town.
From a resealable cereal box to mentoring students: How one Utah Tech professor gives back
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted March 29 - 12:04 p.m. | Save Story
An 82-year-old retiree has worked closely with students at Utah Tech University's Innovation Plaza to get their ideas off and running, even leading to patented designs.
Man living with ALS carried to Delicate Arch in emotional birthday trek
Dan Rascon, KSL | Posted March 29 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
A dream came true for a Utah man living with ALS and confined to a wheelchair, thanks to the determination of family and friends who helped him reach the famous Delicate Arch.
She gives to the Navajo elders — and they give to her
Lee Benson, Deseret News | Posted March 28 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
Linda Myers started Adopt-A-Native-Elder in 1986; 40 years later, it's going stronger than ever.
'He's done it so many times'; Family remembers BASE jumper who died in Rock Canyon accident
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted March 28 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
The family of a man who died in a BASE jumping accident in Provo is remembering the skilled instructor and outdoor enthusiast, who they believe lived without regret.
Utah County leaders raise awareness for seniors with Meals on Wheels
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted March 27 - 10:32 p.m. | Save Story
Elected officials deliver nutrition and connection to Utah seniors for annual Meals on Wheels campaign.
A 14-year-old running for governor is the first teen to get on Vermont's general election ballot
Amanda Swinhart, Associated Press | Posted March 27 - 10:01 p.m. | Save Story
Fourteen-year-old Dean Roy is running for governor in Vermont, and he'll be on the general election ballot.
