Heart of Utah
Elizabeth Weiler
Division of State History spreading awareness for Utah History Month in January
SALT LAKE CITY — In 2019, Utahs Division of State History created Utah History Month to draw attention to Utah’s history work happening across our state and to document and preserve that history. Utah is entering its’ 127th year of statehood next month and many Utah-culture related events and exhibits will follow according to the […]9 months 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.11 months 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.1 year 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.2 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.2 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.2 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.2 years 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 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.2 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.2 years 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.2 years 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.2 years 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.2 years 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.2 years 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.2 years 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 […]2 years 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.2 years 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.2 years 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.2 years 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.2 years 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 […]2 years 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.2 years 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!2 years ago
