Utah Down Syndrome Foundation
Down syndrome affects individuals and families all over the world, and 1 in 700 babies in the United States each year. Those with Down syndrome are born with an extra full or partial copy of chromosome 21. This extra genetic material can cause developmental delays in physical, intellectual, and language development, but this doesn’t stop […]8 years ago
Doug Jolley, Westfield Elementary
The following was submitted by Dan Peay. “School year 2017-2018 Mr. Jolley changed a rowdy class of diverse 6th graders into “Learning Team.” My daughter Tova, came home from the first day of 6th grade. She was anxious; I was anxious about her teacher. Tova said, “He says as of today, we are all employee’s […]8 years ago
Utah County Children’s Justice Center
Did you know that one in five kids in Utah will be sexually abused before the age of 18? When this is reported, traditionally, an investigation of the abuse requires multiple interviews by police, social services, medical personnel, and more. The Utah County Children’s Justice Center aims to change this with their homelike facility that […]8 years ago
SaraJo Martin, Foothills Elementary
The following was submitted by Sarisha Martin. “My mom, SaraJo Martin, has been dedicated to teaching Utah students for 35+ years. She has touched so many lives, and worked from sun up til sun down to emsure her students get the most out of her class. Mrs. Martin started teaching 3rd grade at Riley Elementary, in Salt […]8 years ago
Intermountain Healthcare- Mammography
A mammogram can be used to check for breast cancer in women who have no signs of symptoms of the disease. It is the leading cause of female cancer death in Utah. But did you know, Utah is among the lowest in the nation for mammography screening? Making it a part of your preventive care […]8 years ago
Tara Porath, Matheson Junior High
The following was submitted by Joseph Porath. “Now this nomination is coming from Tara’s husband which is a little bias, but I feel most qualified to share why I feel she deserves to be nominated. Tara wakes up every morning around 5:30AM to get ready for school. She takes the time to get her two […]8 years ago
Volunteer with Utah Gives Back!
Join our free tree initiative and let us know where Ivory Green should plant trees.8 years ago
Cindy Smith, Hayden Peak Elementary
The following was submitted by David Butler. “I would like to nominate Cindy Smith for the Teacher Feature Award. She is a loving teacher that gets results! Her students love and respect her. She has high standards and expects each of her students to excel and they do. Cindy’s students have consistently shown incredible growth […]8 years ago
Utah Community & Refugee Partnership Center
Every day, all over the world, people make one of the most difficult decisions in their lives: to leave their homes in search of a safe and better life. Some people leave to get a job or education, others are forced to flee because of persecution or human rights violations. Once they leave, they need […]8 years ago
Brandon Cook, Venture High School
The following was submitted by Brandon McGeorge. “I met Mr. Cook back in 2016, and since then he has been my favorite teacher I’ve had so far in my school career. It took some time to get to know him, as I was a sophomore. Being a sophomore meant I wasn’t the best at talking […]8 years ago
The Sandy Club
Afterschool programs can improve students’ academic performance, reduce risky behaviors, promote physical health, and provide a safe, structured environment for children of working parents. Founder, Linda Martinez Saville, knew she needed to create such a place for those in her community, so in 1991 she opened The Sandy Club, A Safe Place for Boys and […]8 years ago
The Reach Program
What would you do if you had a friend tell you they were thinking about suicide? What would you tell your children? With the number of suicides on the rise, we need to be vigilant in getting the word out that there is hope. The Reach Program provides activities, education, service, and support to youth […]8 years ago
Utah Conservation Corps Urban Community Farm
One in eight households in Utah struggle to afford enough food; that’s more than 350,000 people. This is often a hidden problem that impacts families and individuals in all communities. The Utah Conservation Corps began the Urban Community Farm in Cache Valley with the intention to strengthen community food security, increase participation in civic agriculture, […]8 years ago
KSL’s Unrivaled: The teams you live for, the sports you love
NFL quarterback and University of Utah legend Scott Mitchell joins the super-informed and always-hilarious Alex Kirry to cover the biggest sports stories every weeknight from 7-9 PM.8 years ago
Healthy Mind Matters Resource Guide
MENTAL HEALTH While it is important to focus on your physical health – it is equally important to look after your health of your mind. Behavioral health problems can also manifest in physical symptoms. The goal towards wellness includes mind, body and soul. Approximately 1 in 5 adults in the U.S experiences mental illness […]8 years ago
KSL giving out 1,600 FREE Gun Locks Friday across Utah
To view distribution locations or order a gun lock, please click here.8 years ago
A new conversation: Dave & Dujanovic starts June 4
After nearly 40 years at KSL Newsradio, talk show host Doug Wright will be stepping back from his five-day per week on-air hosting duties beginning June 4. His last day of full week hosting happens on that four-decade anniversary on June 1. Wright will continue at the station as a special news consultant and […]8 years ago
Primary Children’s Give-A-Thon Spotlight: Max Hanson
Max Hanson- 3 years old Max was born with a cleft lip and palate. Max’s cleft lip was repaired by Dr. Siddiqi when he was 3 months old. When Max was 10 months old, Dr. Siddiqi repaired his soft palate and they placed a prosthetic over the gap in his hard palate. In December of […]8 years ago
Primary Children’s Give-A-Thon Spotlight: Wren Ahrens
Wren Ahrens- 4 years old Wren was diagnosed in-utero with a congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation (CCAM or CPAM). This is a type of mass that grows with the fetus. She underwent surgery at 5 months old to remove the middle and lower lobes of her right lung. Failure to thrive at 10 months old resulted […]8 years ago
Primary Children’s Give-A-Thon Spotlight: Quinci Wyatt
Quinci Wyatt- 18 years old Quinci was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia or ALL on August 2, 2017. Leading up to the diagnosis Quinci had started summer conditioning training for cross country and found that she just couldn’t run normally, she was very tired and started getting nauseous. Her mom took her in to her […]8 years ago
Primary Children’s Give-a-Thon Spotlight- Nellie Mainor
Nellie is a sassy, sweet 7-year-old with 7 older siblings and a love for singing and games. Nellie was diagnosed with Dense Deposit Disease last October. Dense Deposit Disease is a rare kidney disease that stops the kidneys from correctly filtering waste from the blood. Because of this disease Nellie is in chronic kidney failure. […]8 years ago
