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Marine Runs 161 Miles Across Wyoming to Honor Servicewomen

RAWLINS, WY. (AP) — A Marine is running 161 miles (259 kilometers) across Wyoming to honor the 161 U.S. military women killed in the line of duty since 9/11. The Rawlins Times reports Marine Pamela Torres is... Read More...

Family Asking for 101 Birthday Cards for WWII Vet’s Birthday

OREM, UT. | By KATIE ENGLAND, Daily Herald (AP) — John Frey sat in his room at the Bennion Veteran's Home in Payson, fiddling with the break mechanisms on his wheelchair. Even at 100 years old, Frey still focu... Read More...

Murder Victim Donates Heart to Former Utah Football Player

OGDEN, UT. | By JACOB SCHOLL Standard-Examiner, (AP) — Darcie Housley used to called her son "Mr. Friendly" because he was always making friends, no matter where he went. She also called him "Peanut," a moni... Read More...

Cache Valley Surgeons Partner with Local Nonprofit to help Central American Child

CACHE VALLEY — A Utah-based nonprofit is helping a young girl from Central America work with surgeons in Cache Valley and receive life-altering help. The two and a half year-old girl was born with a heart condi... Read More...

Cancer Survivor Set to Run 10K Race in Salt Lake City

SALT LAKE CITY, UT. (AP) — A Draper man recovering from skin cancer detected by his hair stylist last year during a routine haircut is feeling good and plans to run in the Salt Lake City Marathon on Saturday. ... Read More...

Woman Buys out Closing Shoe Store for Nebraska Flood Victims

HAYS, KS. (AP) — A Kansas woman donated 204 pairs of shoes to Nebraska flood victims after buying everything that was left at a closing Payless store. The Hays Post reports the shoes were part of a flood rel... Read More...

Ogden Hospital Hosts Teddy Bear Clinic for Kids

OGDEN, UT. | By LAUREN BENNETT, Deseret News (AP) — Mustard, a small yellowish plush bear, had a fever and a cough Wednesday and received a shot and a prescription for "lots of hugs and kisses" at home after th... Read More...

Remains of Utah Pilot Killed in WWII Are Finally Home

SALT LAKE CITY, UT. (AP) — The remains of a World War II pilot shot down in Germany have arrived back in his home state of Utah, where they are expected to be buried. Army Air Forces 2nd Lt. Lynn W. Hadfield... Read More...

Louisiana Girl Applies to Wrong School, Plans Visit After Tweet Storm

SALT LAKE CITY, UT. (AP) — Politicians and schools are now playfully competing for one Louisiana girl's college enrollment after she mistakenly applied to the wrong community college over the weekend. Kaitly... Read More...

An Act of Kindness, “More Than Just Keeping the Rain Off” – Good News

JEFFERSON COUNTY, AL - On January 19th, Tiffany Dial, a sheriff's deputy with the Jefferson County, Alabama Sheriff's Department was standing on a street corner in the rain. Her arm was raised, with four finger... Read More...