Heart of Utah
Don Brinkerhoff
Eagle Mountain resident tries for a mile of motivation
J. Benjamin Lyne, aka @runnerguywithasign, is hoping to combat some of the negativity in the world with positivity.1 year ago
Mary Culbertson
Intermountain Health welcomes first newborn baby of 2025
In the third minute of the new year, Marygene Hyatt gave birth to Zyani Tala Hyatt, the first baby Intermountain would welcome in 2025.2 years ago
Andy Cupp
Cummings Christmas Trees: selling trees and giving memories
For about 70 years, Cummings Christmas Trees has been selling trees to families in the Salt Lake Valley.2 years ago
Josuee Sanchez
Nonprofit project seeks to turn grief into a gift through service
The Black Pearl Project is part of a nonprofit's mission to turn grief into a gift. The nonprofit's co-founder is running over 17,000 to further his goal.2 years ago
Britt Johnson
12-year-old gets Make-A-Wish surprise at Lagoon
A 12-year-old heart transplant recipient got a special Star Wars-themed surprise at Lagoon as part of his Make-A-Wish proclamation.2 years ago
Eric Cabrera
Jefferson Jr. High students get a lesson in mariachi music
At Jefferson Jr. High, a mariachi program that began last year as a club has now evolved into a full curriculum led by music teacher Sam Noyce.2 years ago
Eric Cabrera
Post Malone super fan from Utah plays New York concert with him
A Post Malone fan in Utah dreamed of sharing the stage with him. When the singer found out, he flew him out to play with him in New York.2 years ago
Jessica Lowell
One last love note: 360 billboards of Julia Reagan stand in her honor across the country
You may have noticed some billboards commemorating Julia Reagan recently. They're one final love note from her husband of 50 years2 years ago
Tammy Kikuchi
Salt Lake therapist awarded Carnegie Medal of Heroism
The Carnegie Hero Fund Commission awarded their Carnegie Medal of Heroism to a Salt Lake City therapist, after a day of mountain biking turned into rock climbing to save a life.2 years ago
Heather Peterson
Orem man training for year-long run around United States
Chris Avery, a coach from Orem, is training to spend 365 days running around America in 2027. If he does, he will set the Guinness World Record for most consecutive ultra-marathons.2 years ago
Eric Cabrera
For the first time, every Utah liquor store will collect donations for charity
Each liquor store in Utah chose which charity they wanted to collect donations for in order to make an impact on the communities they're in.3 years ago
Amie Schaeffer
How the Festival of Trees embodies hope and healing for a domestic violence survivor
Tamra Rachol, a domestic violence survivor, views the Festival of Trees as an opportunity to bring hope and attention to important issues.3 years ago
Amanda Dickson
Meet Utah teacher Leslie Edwards and hear why she left journalism for education
Leslie Edwards left the news industry to teach. From Saudi Arabia to Salt Lake City, learn more about why she ended up teaching third grade.3 years ago
Elizabeth Weiler
Division of State History spreading awareness for Utah History Month in January
Utah's Division of State History created Utah History Month to draw attention to the work happening across our state to preserve its history.4 years ago
Alejandro Lucero
Water Canyon football stays warm with help from school district partner
The high school's inaugural football season almost came to an end because of the snow, but strong partnerships gave them a fighting chance.4 years ago
Mark Jackson
Mapleton woman crowned first-ever ‘Miss Volunteer America’
Alexa Knutzen said the name Miss Volunteer America represents the organization's new focus on women's empowerment.4 years ago
Mark Jackson
Brigham City man uses time between work gigs to help refugees in Ukraine
His family says Solomon Smith is uniquely trained to bring supplies to refugees in Ukraine, after having worked in the Peace Corp in Africa.4 years ago
Simone Seikaly
St. George WWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday on Valentine’s Day
Spencer Truman was trained to enter combat in gliders, and fought in Operations Overlord and Market Garden, and the Battle of the Bulge.5 years ago
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.5 years ago
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.5 years ago
Amber Gentry
Volunteers of America has resources for homeless youth
The Director of Youth Homeless Services, Cydnie Lacour, joined Dave and Dujanovic to discuss what needs her facility provides for displaced teens.5 years 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.5 years 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.5 years ago
