Arianne Brown for KSL.com | Posted May 11 - 7:18 a.m.
Throwing the javelin wasn't something UVU junior Kelsi Oldroyd thought she'd ever do, yet she threw an Olympic trials qualifying standard distance, shocking no one.
Arianne Brown for KSL.com | Posted April 25 - 10:03 a.m.
A Utah man is steps away from becoming "America's Favorite Teacher," as the nationwide contest narrows down its top five this week. Cole Wilkes, of Foxboro Elementary, is in first place for the Reader's Digest contest that will award him $25,000 and a trip to Hawaii should he win.
Arianne Brown for KSL.com | Posted April 22 - 8:03 a.m.
A paralyzed father of six has taken it upon himself to design and remodel his daughters' bedroom. On his 47th birthday Sunday, he revealed the finished project.
Arianne Brown for KSL.com | Posted April 1 - 8:07 a.m.
Sam Durst has cerebral palsy and was introduced to the Extreme Motus all-terrain wheelchair, making it possible for him to hike Arches National Park with his family.
Arianne Brown for KSL.com | Posted March 21 - 12:00 p.m.
Ten years ago, Utahn Brooklyn McKenzie donated her Disneyland money to help a boy with Down syndrome in South America get adopted. They recently met after the boy was finally adopted.
Arianne Brown for KSL.com | Posted March 17 - 7:23 a.m.
As Tanner Martin entered his front room on Feb. 16, there stood four of his UVU professors with confetti in hand and his diploma. Martin has stage 4 colon cancer, and has been given just months to live.
Arianne Brown for KSL.com | Posted March 10 - 9:04 p.m.
A Clearfield man was given a fatal cancer diagnosis nearly a year ago — though, he's been able to stave off death due to treatment for a rare disease discovered earlier by genetic testing.
Arianne Brown for KSL.com | Posted Feb. 18 - 9:04 p.m.
Maverick, who is the youngest of Utah triplets, was born with a rare autoimmune disease that weakened his immune system, and he spent his first birthday in the hospital, fighting for his life.
Arianne Brown for KSL.com | Posted Jan. 29 - 9:58 a.m.
LayCee Barnett had just learned she was expecting another child. Days later, she got news that would shake her world and then immediately take her from it.
Arianne Brown for KSL.com | Posted Jan. 29 - 8:05 a.m.
John Bozung recently finished last place at the Walt Disney World Marathon. It was his 533rd marathon, and put him one step closer to 30 years of running a marathon every month.
Arianne Brown for KSL.com | Posted Dec. 26 - 10:45 p.m.
Dan Kotter posted a video showing how he, a paralyzed man, built a bedroom for his youngest daughters. The video went viral. Ten days later, Kotter was hospitalized and fighting for his life.
Arianne Brown for KSL.com | Posted Dec. 23 - 7:05 p.m.
Spencer Evans was a December baby and, ever since he was a child, he always dreamed of becoming Santa. At the age of 44, he is finally realizing that dream — real white beard and all.
Arianne Brown for KSL.com | Posted Dec. 11 - 1:34 p.m.
On Dec. 3, three boys lost their mom in a car accident in Bear Lake County, Idaho, and family members are remembering her as an "amazing mom" who was "unapologetically herself."
Arianne Brown for KSL.com | Posted Nov. 19 - 12:04 p.m.
Ian Pizarro experienced a rare medical condition that almost took his life. After being able to spend Thanksgiving with his family, the Kaysville man decided to give Thanksgiving meals to families in need.
Arianne Brown for KSL.com | Posted Nov. 18 - 1:24 p.m.
Melissa Lambson sang a rousing rendition of the national anthem at her daughter's high school volleyball game, leaving an entire crowd cheering (and three kids in silent awe). Watch this video of amazing talent in our very own backyard.
Arianne Brown for KSL.com | Posted Oct. 23 - 7:23 a.m.
Bryon Saxton experienced a life-threatening neurological setback earlier this year — now, he's making good on a promise he made to himself if his health improved. He is running for a seat on the Roy City Council.
Arianne Brown for KSL.com | Posted Aug. 1 - 6:20 a.m.
Stephen and Stefani Ellison dedicated their lives to serving others. Now they're on the receiving end after a series of events left them unable to do many things that once defined them.
Arianne Brown for KSL.com | Posted July 24 - 7:16 a.m.
For over 30 years, painter and puzzle maker Eric Dowdle has been painting towns and cities all around the country. For the last several years, he has been teaming up with towns in Utah with a program that is designed to benefit each community.