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Utah couple fights human-trafficking through Salt Lake-based nonprofit

A Utah couple turned a heartbreaking experience into a mission — and now they're rallying everyday people across every industry to fight back against human traf

Utah boxing legends' vision lives on through free community gym

The fighting Fullmer brothers are legends here in the state of Utah.Gene Fullmer’s nickname was the “Mormon Mauler,” and in 1957, he won the middleweight boxing

Liberty Sanctuary in Heber Valley offers second chances for neglected, abandoned horses

For Debra West, every horse deserves a second chance.“You feel like you are unlocking a life a life someone else was choosing to throw away,” West said.At Lib

Mountain Ridge student honored by classmates, teachers for saving dad's life with CPR

Anna Elggrin was in for a big surprise when she walked into her student body government class at Mountain Ridge High School.She was secretly being honored by cl

SLCC students turn class project into fundraiser for local nonprofit

What started as a class project turned into something much bigger for a group of Salt Lake Community College students.After an entire semester of planning, “Dra

New pediatric behavioral health hospital open for business in Taylorsville

The new pediatric behavioral health hospital is open for business.It's a new facility under the Primary Children's Hospital umbrella.There is also something spe

Utah couple combines music with 'foundational life skills' to address mental health

You might call Steve and Lisa James “professional entertainers” and they are. Their audience is made up of kids, teens and adults who struggle with communicatin

Utah runner who survived 2013 bombing returns to Boston Marathon to help trauma survivors

A Utah runner who has completed 90 marathons is heading back to the Boston Marathon with a renewed purpose.Kelli Rogers was at the Boston Marathon bombing in 20

Long-time Utah County nonprofit offers parenting classes, therapists, child care

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and a big part of prevention is reaching out for help when it comes to parenting.A long-time Utah County nonprofit, Famil

Children's Center Utah helps children, families struggling with mental health issues

The Children's Center Utah has helped children and families struggling with mental health issues, behavioral problems, and trauma for years.Malinda Freitag is t

Bicycle Collective refurbishes 5,000 donated bikes each year to help Utah families

The bicycle is celebrating its 200th birthday this year! Even two a bike is a critical lifeline for more people than you think.This Pay It Forward takes us to B

Hockey players with disabilities thrive on ice at Peaks Ice Arena

It’s time for hockey practice at Peaks Ice Arena in Provo.The “Gold” and the “Green” teams take the ice. There is something very special about these players who

'The Cookie Granny' hands out cookies to children in Eagle Mountain neighborhood

When Chris Roberts, a retired daycare worker, moved to Eagle Mountain, she felt isolated and lonely.One day,she started handing out cookies after school to the

Utah nonprofit creates events, experiences for disadvantaged children

A simple moment watching a child laugh changed everything for Ivan Gonzalez.Eight years ago, Gonzalez was working at the Ronald McDonald House when he had an id

Therapy dog Ardi patrols Huntsman Cancer Institute halls, bringing comfort to patients

You can find Cindy and her dog Ardi walking the halls of the Huntsman Cancer Institute. Ardi is a popular celebrity here, he even has his own trading card. But

Domestic violence survivor turns painful past into hope for thousands of Utah women

A survivor of domestic violence is turning her own painful past into hope for thousands of women across Utah.“I guess, I’m very passionate,” said an emotional B

Kenny Loggins inducted into People's Music Hall of Fame

The Caleb Chapman Sound Support Foundation and Adam Reader, the Professor of Rock, inducted Kenny Loggins into the People’s Music Hall of Fame at the annual ind

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F-35 fighter jets create stir over Salt Lake Valley before softball game flyover

Four military fighter jets from Hill Air Force Base caused quite the commotion after flying over Salt Lake County.Dozens of residents called the KUTV newsroom T

Two former Utah state court clerks accused of helping illegal alien avoid ICE arrest

Two former Utah state court clerks were arrested after federal prosecutors said they helped a person in the country illegally avoid arrest by U.S. Immigration a

Human-caused grass fire burning near Ensign Peak 50% contained; forward progress stopped

Crews responded to a grass fire just north of Capitol Hill near Ensign Peak in Salt Lake on Wednesday.The Salt Lake City Fire Department said it was responding

Burglary suspect at large in Taylorsville after fleeing police custody in West Valley

A burglary suspect is at large in Taylorsville after he fled police custody in West Valley.Sgt. Fowler with the Taylorsville Police Department said the suspect

Significant levels of toxic chemicals taken out of Utah Lake through carp removal program

For the first time in more than 20 years, the Utah Lake Authority said levels of toxic chemicals in the lake are so low that they're lifting a consumption advis

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Utah couple fights human-trafficking through Salt Lake-based nonprofit

Utah boxing legends' vision lives on through free community gym

Mountain Ridge student honored by classmates, teachers for saving dad's life with CPR

New pediatric behavioral health hospital open for business in Taylorsville

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Utah woman turns personal tragedy into lifeline for single mothers

Three simple words on a bracelet: “You got this.” For hundreds of single mothers in Utah, those words carry the weight of hope, delivered by someone who truly u

'The Sharing Place' provides grief support to children, parents in Utah

When D-J Beenken found out his wife, Sammy, was diagnosed with stage four breast cancer, he was devastated.Sammy fought hard, hoping for a cure or remission, bu

Man works to find new home for abused, neglected animals after landlord passes away

A quiet farm in West Jordan has been a safe place for abused and neglected animals for nearly two decades, but now, it could all be taken away.Gil has spent clo

9-year-old Utah girl suffers from rare skin condition

When 9-year-old Avvy developed a skin rash at just 7-years-old, doctors treated it with a topical steroid cream. No one could have seen the terrible consequence

Ephraim clothing bank grows from garage project to lifeline for hundreds

What started as a garage full of clothes for foster children has grown into a place hundreds of families now rely on every single week.The Resource Clothing Ban

Sub for Santa steps in during highest-need holiday season in decades

The holidays can be joyful, but for many families, they also bring overwhelming financial pressure.Inside a busy warehouse in Utah County, volunteers are workin

New Salvation Army leaders impressed by outpouring of Utah generosity

Major Kieth Bottjen and his wife Robin of the Salvation Army are new residents to Salt Lake City. They came here three months ago from Phoenix, Arizona. They ha

Utah mother starts 'Promise 2 Live' charity after daughter's attempt at taking own life

When Brandy Vega was told that her 14-year-old daughter had tried to take her own life, she was shocked, scared, and went looking for help.She said that as she

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NEWS IN PHOTOS:

"Pay It Forward"

Utah couple combines music with 'foundational life skills' to address mental health

Utah runner who survived 2013 bombing returns to Boston Marathon to help trauma survivors

Long-time Utah County nonprofit offers parenting classes, therapists, child care

Children's Center Utah helps children, families struggling with mental health issues