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Becky Bruce
Update: Afghan Community Fund raises more than a million for Utah refugees
The Afghan Community Fund collected more than $1.1 million since mid-October, though Gov. Spencer Cox acknowledged an unprecedented level of need.1 month ago
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Curt Gresseth
Pandemic can’t stop Topaz Fairy on her mission to spread joy
As a special friend to abused and traumatized children across the country, the Topaz Fairy -- who is also a graduate student at the University of Utah -- was determined not to be derailed in her mission of joy by the pandemic.2 months ago
Amber Gentry
Volunteers of America has resources for homeless youth
SALT LAKE CITY — Thousands of Utah’s homeless youth are not only facing hunger, but are experiencing homelessness. Volunteers of America is a program that aims to promote and spread awareness for the more vulnerable people in our community. As a part of Utah Gives Back presented by Select Health, The Director of Youth […]2 months ago
Eliza Craig
Overnight on the asphalt (or under the stars?) – raising awareness for Utah’s homeless youth
At any one point in time in 2021, 3,565 individuals in the state of Utah were unhoused. Only 2,410 of the unhoused population were in shelters.3 months ago
Mary Richards
Herriman High student helps her native Haiti recover from earthquake
Herriman student Ashinti St Clair lived in Haiti during that country's devastating 2010 earthquake, and knows firsthand what residents need there.4 months ago
Lindsay Aerts
Utah man finishes World Championship half Ironman while dying from ALS
Kyle Brown was diagnosed with an aggressive and terminal form of ALS and vowed to complete, and finish, the Ironman World Championships. And he did.4 months ago
Becky Bruce
Basketball star Brock Miller launches new social campaign to help kids with alopecia
Brock Miller, the Utah State basketball star, wants to take his work and outreach with kids with alopecia to the next level.5 months ago
Heather Kelly
A Cache Valley Big Foot is missing its big head
A beloved Big Foot in Benson Utah in Cache Valley that's been used to bring some happiness and fun to the community has had its head stolen.5 months ago
Lindsay Aerts
Utah cyclist diagnosed with aggressive ALS to compete in Ironman World Championships
An elite cyclist from Farmington is dying from an aggressive, rare form of ALS and doctors have told him he only has 6 to 18 months to live, but that diagnosis isn't stopping him from living.5 months ago
Nick Wyatt
Memorial service for over 150 homeless people held in Salt Lake City
A memorial service for over 150 homeless people who died in Utah's capital city was held Tuesday night.5 months ago
Paul Nelson and Colby Walker
East High School custodian connects with students for four decades
SALT LAKE CITY – Most people can probably look back on their school years and remember a teacher or a counselor who had a profound impact on our lives. But, how many of us can say that about our high school custodian? Students who’ve attended school in Salt Lake City School District can say that […]5 months ago
Mary Richards
Third group of Utah firefighters deploys out of state to help fight fires
A group of 22 firefighters from around Utah left early Thursday morning to help Montana with their wildfires -- the third Utah group to leave this summer.6 months ago
Mark Jones and Becky Bruce
Coach responds to Utah climber winning Olympic silver
Nathaniel Coleman, a climber from Murray, Utah, won silver in the men's combined final of sport climbing Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021 at the Tokyo Olympics.6 months ago
Tim Hughes
KSL Outdoors: The Secret of Sam Durst
As Sam Durst and his family helped Sam make a dream come true, some of the KSL Newsradio team joined them for an emotional experience.6 months ago
Colby Walker and Mary Richards
Navajo photographer brings Jingle Dress Project and dance of healing around the country
A Navajo photographer and four dancers took their Jingle Dress Project across the country from place to place, performing a special dance of healing.7 months ago
Mary Richards
Heart of Utah: Pakistani refugee living the American Dream
TAYLORSVILLE, Utah — Winsten Asif, a Pakistani immigrant and refugee living in Utah, says people constantly ask him why he started a Greek food restaurant. “They always ask me, ‘You’re Pakistani, why are you cooking Greek food?'” he said. But for Asif, it’s all a part of his American Dream. “The land of opportunity” We […]7 months ago
Mary Richards
Utah Vietnam veteran receives lost medals
Richard DeGooyer lost the medals he had received serving in Vietnam, but on Friday he was presented replacements by Utah Senator Mitt Romney.7 months ago
Mary Richards
Heart of Utah: Archery, Bigfoot, Dinosaurs and Yurts — Utah State Parks becoming crown jewels
Utah State Parks are no secret to those who live in Utah, but many of those parks contain secrets that are worth exploring!7 months ago
Colby Walker and Mary Richards
Heart of Utah: Jazz fan and runner shows off how much we all have in common
Jazz fan and avid runner Bryant Heath put on his sneakers to show his dedication to the NBA team and the community around him.7 months ago
Mary Richards
Heart of Utah: Special needs cast makes Peter Pan soar
The Draper Historic Theater did something historic this spring – for the first time they had a show full of actors with special needs perform a production of Peter Pan.8 months ago
Colby Walker
Jenn Drummond, Park City mom, on top of the world – summits Mt. Everest
Jenn Drummond is on top of the world, literally. The Park City mom of seven has successfully summited Mount Everest as training to become the first woman in history to summit the "Second Seven."8 months ago
Mary Richards
Heart of Utah: Students plan and plant healing grove in Lehi
Students from American Fork High School have been leading a project to help peers with anxiety and depression through a healing grove, and work is underway.8 months ago
Mary Richards
Heart of Utah: Orem pickleball champion says don’t knock it til you try it
So many people enjoy pickleball now, you can't get a court in some places in Utah -- but Orem resident Callie Smith wasn't a believer at first.8 months ago
Colby Walker and Mary Richards
Computers and connections: The Provo High Esports team | Heart of Utah
Your kids should be playing video games. The Provo High Esports team proves it's no longer just a pastime for people who love Mountain Dew and Doritos.8 months ago
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