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Utah girl named national Children's Miracle Network champion after lifetime of health challenges
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted June 4 - 10:30 a.m. | Save Story
What began as an ordinary school assembly turned into a moment 11-year-old Kendalyn Illu will never forget.
Olympians and Paralympians surprise South Jordan elementary students during field day
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted June 3 - 10:27 p.m. | Save Story
Fourteen Olympians and Paralympians visited students at South Jordan Elementary as they participated in field day on Wednesday.
This Utah athlete's answer was so diplomatic, senators joked he should run for office
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted June 3 - 6:34 p.m. | Save Story
University of Utah defensive end Lance Holtzclaw's response at a Senate hearing on Wednesday left Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, joking that he should run for office one day.
Small business owner steps in to help family whose van was stolen on vacation
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted June 3 - 8:40 a.m. | Save Story
When a Utah businessman learned about the theft of a family's vacation van, his van, that was no longer needed, suddenly had new life.
Eagle Mountain man, community tries again to set record for mile-long chain of encouragement
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted June 2 - 3:12 p.m. | Save Story
Ben Lyne, who is known for running with a sign reading "I Believe in You," is once again inviting the public to join a mile-long chain of positive messages on June 6.
How this Utah stunt performer went from 'Studio C' to 'Marshals'
Emma Neff, Deseret News | Posted May 31 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
For stunt performers, it is not a matter of if you get hit by a car, but when. And that is exactly what Katelynn Olson lives for.
From small-town Utah to NYC: Accomplished hairstylist reflects on journey to upscale SoHo salon
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted May 30 - 7:02 p.m. | Save Story
Reagan Baker-Jailet, who grew up in Cedar City, recently opened an upscale salon in the heart of New York City.
'Always looking at what could be done better': Idaho woman honors late husband's farming legacy
Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted May 30 - 5:03 p.m. | Save Story
Since the passing of her husband in 2024, Emma Atchley has carried on the ranch they started running together in the late 1970s.
Utah softball star Huntyr Ava chases Olympic dream for American Samoa
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL | Posted May 29 - 2:30 p.m. | Save Story
Huntyr Ava played softball in high school, then became a powerhouse in college. Now, she's a coach and preparing to represent American Samoa at the 2028 Olympic Games.
Classic car enthusiasts remember man who died driving classic Model T as 'true gentleman'
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted May 28 - 9:02 p.m. | Save Story
Classic car enthusiasts remember Dennis Rutkoskie, 84, who died in a crash while driving a Ford Model T in St. George on Wednesday.
You should be dancing, yeah. Moving to music offers all kinds of benefits as you age
Anita Snow, Associated Press | Updated May 27 - 12:45 p.m. | Save Story
Carol Ross can't stop smiling at dance practice as she shouts out the steps of a routine to members of her tap and jazz troupe for women age 50 and older.
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.
