Heart of Utah
Mary Richards
Skyline High School swimmer helps save life at state swim meet
Skyline high school junior Claire Keller just finished swimming one event, and was sitting with her team when she looked over and saw a man who was blue and purple. It was a coach on another team.3 years ago
Mary Richards
Heart of Utah: Storytelling festival helps young performers find their voices
For 25 years, the Weber State University Storytelling Festival has helped kids across northern Utah gain confidence and find their voices, and it is continuing to do so even in the midst of a pandemic that forced the event to go virtual.3 years ago
Mark Jackson
W. Jordan track champ has realistic dreams of running in the Olympics
A West Jordan High School track star with dreams of running in the Olympics is taking it one race at a time and he's out chasing that dream.3 years ago
Colby Walker
Latter-day Saint Charities donates $20 million to support global vaccination campaign
Latter-day Saint Charities is donating $20 million to support the global campaign to provide 2 billion COVID-19 vaccines to those in low and middle-income countries.3 years ago
Mary Richards
Heart of Utah: Elevating Black family history and connecting to the past
As thousands gather virtually for RootsTech, Thom Reed shares why family history is so important and ways to help others connect to their roots this Black History Month.3 years ago
Colby Walker
Texas man hands out cash to shoppers at store without power
When the power went out at a store where Texas residents lined up to buy necessities, the store could only accept cash, so a mystery man came to the rescue.3 years ago
Mary Richards
Heart of Utah: Become a bird nerd by spotting bald eagles this February
February is a great month to see bald eagles and other majestic birds in Utah. Here are the best places to find them in action.3 years ago
Madeleine Porter
Students from Pleasant Grove participate in ‘Choose Kindness Month’
Students from Pleasant Grove marked "Choose Kindness Month" by showing appreciation for local firefighters and police officers.3 years ago
Cami Mondeaux
Stray Cat Strut: Two teens build shelters to help community cats
Anagha Rao and Emily Keller, two students at Skyline High School, built 24 shelters to keep stray cats warm during the Utah winter.3 years ago
Mary Richards
Sarah’s Bill close to passing
The Davis County teenager who was critically injured by a drunk driver was at the Capitol to see strong support for "Sarah's Bill" a new DUI bill named for her.3 years ago
Mary Richards
Mat and Savanna Shaw, a viral daddy-daughter singing duo sharing hope through music
Mat and Savanna Shaw, a daddy-daughter singing duo from Kaysville are coming up on one year since their first video went viral, and they are showing no signs of slowing down any time soon.3 years ago
Madeleine Porter
Nurses help plan wedding in ICU for a Utah woman
One Utah woman had her wedding in an ICU as one of her last interactions with her father before he peacefully passed away.3 years ago
Mary Richards
Heart of Utah: Extreme Motus including people of all abilities on the adventure
Orem's Extreme Motus off-road wheelchair is allowing one man to finally see places around Utah he thought he'd never be able to experience, and he's taking everyone along for the ride.3 years ago
Madeleine Porter
Park City firefighter gives kidney through anonymous donation
Even though Henry Evans is a Park City firefighter, he won't let the nerves of giving his kidney through a donation get to him.3 years ago
Mary Richards
Heart of Utah: Strong like Sarah
Almost six months to the day since a horrific accident, a journey is just beginning for a remarkable young woman, Sarah Frei, from Northern Utah. Her Strong Like Sarah Instagram page is inspiring people the world over.3 years ago
Mary Richards
Heart of Utah: Herriman teacher overcomes challenges to win ultramarathons
Doctors thought a Herriman teacher would never run again after her Lyme Disease diagnosis, but she proved them wrong, by running long distances and winning.3 years ago
Lisa Respers France, CNN
Post Malone is donating 10,000 of his sold out Crocs to frontline workers
Post Malone is donating 10,000 pairs of his sold-out crocs to frontline healthcare workers to 70 hospitals across the country3 years ago
Mary Richards
Heart of Utah: Pizza shop owner goes viral and gives back
A viral video from a pizza shop owner saved his store from closing -- and gave him the chance to give back to other small businesses.3 years ago
Mary Richards
Heart of Utah: UVU online art gallery showcases works by people with autism
An online art display from UVU features the artwork of a five year old with autism -- and the art of dozens of other people finding new ways to thrive.3 years ago
JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer
One Good Thing: Special Olympian spreads message of love
Derek “Tank” Schottle was withdrawn and bullied when he was a young boy. Special Olympics allowed him to gain confidence and transform into a leader.3 years ago
Cami Mondeaux
Despite pandemic, Best Friends Animal Society says it’s ‘closer than ever’ to no-kill Utah
After launching an initiative in 2014 to end the killing of cats and dogs in Utah shelters, Best Friends Animal Society reports it's "closer than ever."3 years ago
Cami Mondeaux
Santa Sighting: Macey’s offers special greetings for curbside pickups
With the COVID-19 pandemic, it's been a challenge for kids to visit with Santa ahead of Christmas Day -- Macey's wanted to change that.3 years ago
Mary Richards and Becky Bruce
Heart of Utah: A City Sidewalk Christmas recreates real-life reunion
"A City Sidewalk Christmas" tells the story of two men whose friendship overcame homelessness and addiction.3 years ago
