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The "Star Spangled Babies" event. (KSL TV's Mark Wetzel)...
Michael Houck

Operation Homefront, Kent’s Market host ‘Star-Spangled Babies’ baby shower for local military mothers

The "Star-Spangled Babies" baby shower welcomed 75 new and expecting Utah military mothers on Friday. 
8 hours ago
Santa delivering gifts to the kids....
Mike Anderson and Michael Houck, KSL TV

Angel Flight pilots bring gifts, donations to Title I schools

A Title I school in St George is now heading into Christmas with a bunch of new school supplies, - toys for kids in need, and cash donations.
1 day ago
White House Christmas decorations 2023 (Farah Sanders)...
Eliza Pace

Utah couple describes the magical experience of decorating the White House for Christmas

When Utah's Farah Sanders saw an invitation by First Lady Jill Biden — on her Instagram account — seeking decorators for the White House, she jumped at the opportunity.
5 days ago
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Karah Brackin

Dozens of Utah companies aim to bring Santa to thousands of families with Operation: Santa’s Stash

Right now, dozens of Utah companies are coming together to make Christmas happen with the goal of serving 10,000 families in the state.
8 days ago
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Lauren Steinbrecher

Utah teen receives Congressional Award Gold Medal for outstanding community service

A Utah Teen has received a prestigious award from Congress. The honor took four years to achieve, involving hundreds of hours of volunteer and personal work.
14 days ago
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Eliza Pace and Josh Ellis, KSL TV

Stanley brand offers to replace woman’s car after viral video shows cup surviving car fire

One woman tested her Stanley's capabilities when it was in her car during a fire. Not only did it survive, it still had ice inside.
22 days ago
Wayne Ursenbach army colorized Army photo...
Eliza Pace

Utah veteran, survivor of Battle of the Bulge, reflects on incredible 100 years

Wayne O. Ursenbach, a World War II veteran, explosives researcher, man of faith, husband, and father will turn 100 years old on Dec. 4, 2023.
28 days ago
A young David Bench pictured with his grandmother, who inspired him to see food and connection the ...
Peter Rosen

Growing memories: The philosophy of a memory care facility chef

David Bench, chef at a memory care facility, set up garden boxes, tends to bees an chickens in order to involve residents in the farm-to-table process.
2 months ago
The Edwards family reunited with their beloved dog, Sundance. (Eddie Collins, KSL TV)...
Andrew Adams

Dog reunited with family after lost in the Wasatch County wild for nearly 10 days

A white golden retriever went missing from Heber Valley on Oct. 1. She was found and reunited with her family 10 days later, located 10 to 15 miles from where she was last seen.
2 months ago
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Karah Brackin

Utah woman’s journey to resiliency after traumatic brain injury

In 2018, Jenny Groberg, a wife, mom and business owner, slipped and hit her head, suffering a traumatic brain injury.
2 months ago
The Evan's family being welcomes by their community and Little Miracles to their new home...
Brianna Chavez

North Salt Lake family gets a sunrise ‘miracle’ home makeover

A family in North Salt Lake dealing with loss is thanking the community for their small, yet big, act of kindness led by a local non-profit.
2 months ago
Joe Donnell was named the recipient of the Carnegie medal for rescuing nine-year-old Paxton K. Knig...
Shelby Lofton

‘The highlight of my life:’ Utah man who rescued child from sinking truck honored with prestigious award

A Kamas man, Joe Donnell, is being honored with the Carnegie medal for rescuing a 9-year-old boy who was drowning in a sinking truck last year. The boy, Paxton Knight, lived and their families are still in touch; even reuniting for holidays together.
2 months ago
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Eliza Pace

Utahn to receive Carnegie Medal after saving boy from truck submerged in reservoir

A Utah resident is being honored with the Carnegie Medal for heroism after risking his life to save a child stuck inside a car that was sinking into a reservoir.
2 months ago
A puppy sits on an airplane during a training exercise held at Detroit Metropolitan Airport Tuesday...
Mike Houserholder, Associated Press

Puppies training to be future assistance dogs earn their wings at Detroit-area airport

Five puppies learning to serve as assistance dogs had a howling good time during a training exercise at Detroit Metropolitan Airport.
3 months ago
Steven Harward and friends surprise employees at Monarca restaurant in Salt Lake City....
Ashley Moser

Group of friends leaves $10,000 tip at downtown Salt Lake Mexican restaurant

A local restaurant gets the surprise of a lifetime after a group of customers leaves something unexpected on the table.
3 months ago
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KSL TV

2-time cancer survivor gets the ‘gift of cool’

In July FM 100.3 listeners were asked to nominate a family in need of a new air conditioning unit. The winner, Adam Larsen, is a two-time cancer survivor who was nominated by several people to receive the gift.
3 months ago
Leo the cat....
Mark Thiessen, Associated Press

Alaska couple reunited with cat 26 days after home collapsed into river

The lucky kitty was reunited with his owners in Juneau, Alaska, 26 days after the family's house fell into the swollen Mendenhall River
3 months ago
Ron Baker and Fay Lim...
Lauren Steinbrecher

Washington State man giving back to Delta volunteer ambulance crew who saved his life

A Washington State couple is giving back to a rural Utah ambulance crew who saved the husband’s life in the West Desert.
4 months ago
Catia Lattouf poses for a photo with hummingbirds in her care, in her apartment that she has turned...
Associated Press

A woman in Mexico City turns her apartment into a clinic for dozens of ailing hummingbirds

Gently holding a baby hummingbird between her hands, Catia Lattouf says, “Hello, cute little guy. Are you very hungry?” It’s the newest patient at her apartment in a toney section of Mexico City
4 months ago
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Karah Brackin

Make-A-Wish granted to Utah sisters diagnosed with rare cancer

A Grantsville family is finding firsthand the power of hope in the midst of fighting rare medical battles.
4 months ago
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Shelby Lofton

Storms flood dog rescue, volunteers help move dogs out of the shelter

After a thunderstorm flooded a Herriman dog shelter, volunteers raced to the scene to save the animals from the rising waters.
4 months ago
The Bees' mascot hugs and kisses Mason Hansen after he performs the game's first pitch. (University...
Mary Culbertson

Critical patient, Mason Hansen, makes miraculous recovery and performs opening pitch

A university patient triumphantly throws the opening pitch at Bee's game after suffering a stroke, blood clots, seizures and a COVID-19 diagnosis.
4 months ago
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Ladd Egan

Three times the joy as triplet missionaries arrive home together

A Utah family welcomed home not one, but three missionaries Tuesday at the Salt Lake City International Airport.
4 months ago
K9 Diko...
Caitlin Lilly, KVVU

Las Vegas police K9 released from hospital after stabbed by suspect

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department says one of its K9 officers has been released from the hospital after he was stabbed by a suspect last week.
4 months ago

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