
Human Interest


Utah Kindergartener DJ LeeLee breaks World Record
— A 5-year-old Utah kindergartener known as DJ LeeLee broke a world record, according to a local ABC4 news segment.
Meet Georgia, the K9 trained to sniff out evidence of arson
— Georgia, one of two accelerant-detection K9s in Utah, helps fire investigators find traces of ignitable liquids used in arson cases, working alongside handler Capt. Steven Bowen.More: KJZZ , KUTV 2News (YouTube) All 3 reports

GET GEPHARDT: Lindsey Vonn warns fans about scammers impersonating her online
— Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn warns fans that scammers are impersonating her, her family, and associates online, some asking for money or personal information.
Meet Utah’s Real-Life Rescue Dogs | Utah Search Dogs | Contact with Liz Adeola
— A feature profiles Utah Search Dogs, a volunteer group whose trained dogs and handlers assist in search and rescue operations across the state.
Castle Valley Orthodontics Student of the Week | Aurora Nelson
— Aurora Nelson of Castle Valley Center has been named this week's student of the week, recognized for her independence and progress in mastering tasks on her own.
White Horse mourns employee killed in hit-and-run crash, donates proceeds to his family
— White Horse restaurant in Salt Lake City will donate all proceeds from Sept. 18 to the family of Ottaniel Morales, a 20-year-old employee killed in a hit-and-run crash whose wife is expecting a child.More: KJZZ , KUTV 2News All 3 reports

5-year-old rings the bell after her cancer treatment with her ‘Baseball Boys’
— A 5-year-old Lehi girl finished chemotherapy and rang the bell at Intermountain Primary Children's hospital, celebrating with an under-11 Cache County baseball team that has supported her through her leukemia treatment.
South Jordan siblings mow for those in need as part of 50-yard challenge
— Three South Jordan siblings spent the past two years mowing lawns for neighbors in need as part of a volunteer initiative called the Fifty Yard Challenge.
'It's a shock;' South Salt Lake teacher recovering after stroke during endurance race
— A South Salt Lake special education teacher and experienced ultrarunner suffered a stroke while competing in the Wasatch 100 endurance race and is now beginning a lengthy recovery. His family is raising funds to…
Meet this year's AARP Andrus Award recipient
— KSL profiles this year's recipient of the AARP Andrus Award, given to a Utah volunteer of the year.
'It's a shock;' South Salt Lake teacher recovering after stroke during endurance race
— A Utah teacher is recovering after suffering a stroke while competing in an endurance race, according to a local report.
Family works to restore monument for former apostle, Salt Lake City mayor
— A Utah family is raising $10,000 through GoFundMe to restore the deteriorating grave monument of Daniel H. Wells, a former Salt Lake City mayor and LDS Church apostle, at Salt Lake City Cemetery.
'Lifting the odds': How a 22-year-old Provo woman is living with terminal brain cancer
— A 22-year-old Provo woman with terminal brain cancer shares her story of running marathons and lifting weights while undergoing treatment, using social media to connect with others facing similar diagnoses.
High School Reunion
— A personal essay reflecting on attending a 50-year high school class reunion, recounting old memories, aging, and life changes among former classmates.
Funds raised to help Ephraim woman fighting cancer
— A community fundraiser lunch was held in Ephraim on Sept. 12 to help Jana Newman, a local employee battling a recurrence of uterine cancer, with support from Snow College and local volunteers.
50th Anniversary | Jeff & Joanne Braby
— An announcement celebrating the 50th wedding anniversary of Jeff and Joanne Braby, published as a community submission.A Utah Mammoth forward scored 40 goals. Here’s why he’s currently sleeping on the floor.
— Utah Mammoth forward Dylan Guenther, coming off a 40-goal season, joked at team media day that he's been sleeping on the floor because his new mattress hasn't been delivered yet.
Utah State graduate to appear on 'Survivor' season 51
— A Utah State University graduate, Cristian Chavez, will appear on season 51 of CBS's 'Survivor,' premiering Sept. 23, and discussed his experience joining the show.
Finding his missing father brings closure after 20 years
— A man who was 15 when his father, Steve Anderson, disappeared in 2004 recounts finally finding out what happenedened after 20 years of not knowing.More: KJZZ , KUTV 2News All 3 reports

Acts of Kindness: Local dance studio provides community place without barriers
— A local dance studio, Rise Up School of Dance, aims to provide an inclusive community space where anyone can dance with few barriers to entry.More: ABC 4 All 2 reports
