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Katija Stjepovic and Madison Swenson

Nurse now works at Utah hospital that helped save her life

National Nurses Week is happening right now to acknowledge the hard work done in the stressful line of work. KSL TV is featuring one such nurse that now saves lives at the very same hospital that saved hers.
11 months ago
The entrance to the new Huntsman Art wing. (KSLTV)...
Carole Mikita

Huntsman Cancer Institute showcases new cancer wing

The Huntsman Cancer Institute dedicated a new cancer care wing on Monday, featuring eight stories about comprehensive cancer care and women's cancers.
11 months ago
Northern lights by trappers loop...
Michael Houck

Northern lights could return to Utah

The northern lights could be visible to northern Utahns Sunday night, according to weather experts.
11 months ago
Mark Goldman speaking to Taylor Hoover's father, Darin. (KSLTV/Mark Less)...
Alex Cabrero

Ironman athlete completes St. George race in honor of fallen Utah Marine

An Ironman athlete competes in different races across the county to honor fallen U.S. soldiers, and Saturday's St. George race has him honoring a fallen Utah Marine.
11 months ago
U.S. Army staff sergeant Amber Oaks. (KSLTV/Jay Hancock)...
Andrew Adams

Army staff sergeant helps to save man wounded in SLC shooting

A U.S. Army staff sergeant found herself unexpectedly giving life-saving aid to a man who was shot during a road rage incident earlier in April.
11 months ago
Good boy, Doss, getting ready to donate blood for other good dogs to use. (KSL TV)...
Karah Brackin

Layton vet clinic accepting blood donations from dogs

A Utah rescue dog and his owner are encouraging other dog owners to donate blood and help other dogs.
12 months ago
Fans gather at the Salt Palace Convention Center for a weekend of cosplay and magic at Fan X. (KSL ...
Brooke Williams

Celebrity guests at Fan X 2023 revealed

Cosplayers and comic lovers will unite for the 10-year anniversary of Fan X, Salt Lake City's comic convention, this September, along with multiple celebrity guests recently announced.
12 months ago
The therapy bunny is part of a recent push to focus on members of the police department's mental he...
Taylor Nicioli

This California city’s newest police recruit is a therapy bunny

"Officer Hops" is a part of the Yuba City Police Department's recent focus on promoting mental health support for their staff.
12 months ago
Kristen Shakespear holds baby Isaac. (Courtesy: Kristen Shakespear)...
Courtney Orton

Utah boy overcoming the odds while living without kidneys

March is Kidney Awareness Month, and a St. George family is using it as an opportunity to help find their son, who is living with no kidneys, a much needed kidney.
1 year ago
Cities and counties across Utah are taking advantage of the extra water this winter to replenish aq...
Ladd Egan

Water districts using extra water to recharge aquifers

Cities and counties across Utah are taking advantage of the extra water this winter to replenish aquifers.
1 year ago
The Northern Lights were visible in Tooele, Utah at approximately 1 a.m. Friday morning. (Denys Rem...
Brooke Williams

How to see the northern lights, sighted recently in Utah skies

People have reported seeing the northern lights, or Aurora Borealis, from Norther Utah in recent days.
1 year ago
Utah Transit Authority bus driver Nick Pappas is honored Wednesday, March 22, after rescuing Mariss...
Karah Brackin

UTA honors bus driver for rescuing Utah woman being attacked by dogs

The Utah Transit Authority honored a bus driver Wednesday for rescuing a woman who was being viciously attacked by two Rottweilers in Kearns.
1 year ago
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Karah Brackin

Utah math teacher blazing trail as world arm wrestling champion

In the Jordan School District, there is a teacher who said after weightlifting for some time, she felt like she needed a competitive outlet. She decided to turn to a niche sport: arm wrestling.
1 year ago
Students at the Jean Massieu School for the Deaf are excited to meet new people at the National Hig...
Brooke Williams

National Deaf High School Theatre Festival scheduled for SLC this month

The National Deaf High School Theatre Festival will be held in Salt Lake City March 16-19, and the final performance will streamed live for viewers at a distance.
1 year ago
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Lauren Steinbrecher

Utah family grateful after police, community help find lost service dogs in snowstorm

An Ogden family is grateful to have their service dogs back, after both animals escaped from their home during the snowstorm last weekend, wandering miles away in the snow.
1 year ago
Ogden police animal service officer A. Dickman finding the lost door during the storm. (Ogden Polic...
Michael Houck

Ogden police officer returns lost dog to family during snowstorm

A lost dog was returned to its family after an Ogden police officer found it during a snowstorm over the weekend.
1 year ago
Two F-35s that were involved in accidents are being repurposed and used for training at Hill Air ...
Mike Anderson

Repurposing damaged F-35 fighter jets for training at Hill AFB

Two F-35s that were involved in accidents are being repurposed and used for training at Hill Air Force Base.
1 year ago
Southeastern University players carry Grand View University senior Kaitlyn Moses after she hit a gr...
Jeff Dubrof

Opposing team helps Iowa softball player round the bases

Who doesn't love a good sports moment that makes us realize it's just a game and some things are bigger than sports?
1 year ago
March 2 is International Rescue Cat Day, a holiday worth celebrating. (Best Friends Animal Society)...
Brooke Williams

Anyone can help community cats to celebrate International Rescue Cat Day

You can help without adopting, spending money, or even leaving the comfort of your own home. Even if you are allergic to cats, you can be a cat advocate.
1 year ago
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Ashley Moser

Neighborhood comes together to capture neglected dog roaming for weeks in Utah County

A neighborhood on the Lehi-Saratoga Springs border is celebrating after successfully capturing a malnourished dog that had been roaming the area for the past two weeks.
1 year ago
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Madison Swenson

K-9 Riko, two other officers awarded Medal of Valor by Hurricane police

Two officers with the Hurricane Police Department, as well as a K-9 officer, were awarded the Medal of Valor Thursday night for their efforts after being confronted by a knife-wielding man in late Dec. 2022.
1 year ago
Basketball hoop at the Vivint Arena with the All-Star 2023 logo behind it. (Jay Hancock/KSL TV)...
Eliza Pace

Utah Jazz give tickets to woman scammed out of NBA All-Star tickets

The Utah Jazz surprised one woman with tickets after she'd been scammed out of $1,000 for her NBA All-Star tickets. 
1 year ago
The Brake Room, in New York City, opens on Feb. 16. (Courtesy: Chick-fil-A, Inc.)...
Danielle Wiener-Bronner

Chick-fil-A opens NYC ‘break room’ for delivery workers

COVID spurred more people to order food out, making delivery workers busier than ever. So Chick-fil-A has built a break room for those in New York City.
1 year ago
23-year-old Trevor Zerilli. (Courtesy: Zerilli family)...
Michael Locklear

Utah student surprised with Super Bowl tickets after medical battle, brain surgery

A UVU student was surprised with Super Bowl LVII tickets after a medical battle involving a seizure, a rare diagnosis, and brain surgery.
1 year ago

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