Utah Stories
From Helicopters to Game Rooms: How Josh Thorne Revitalized a Utah Legacy
What does flying billionaires in Aspen and performing high-altitude rescues have to do with custom game rooms? For Josh Thorne, a former helicopter pilot, the leap from the skies to…
St. George vs. Las Vegas: Water Conservation Lessons for Southern Utah’s Future
As water shortages strain both St. George and Las Vegas, their vastly different approaches reveal key lessons in conservation. With the Virgin River nearly tapped out, can Southern Utah adapt…
From Addiction to Redemption: A Salt Lake City Story of Hope and Recovery
At just 15 years old, Robbie Myrick was using hard drugs and heading down a path of destruction. By 19, he was facing federal charges. Today, he’s a coach at…
1 in 3 Women in Utah Experience Domestic Abuse: Laurie Smithson Helps Victims Reclaim Their Lives
“The abuse didn’t look like what I thought abuse was,” Laurie Smithson explains. “I thought that happened to other people—people from the wrong side of the tracks. He had a…
Has Mainstream Media Lost Its Grip on Relevance?
“We have no idea what is actually fact versus fiction anymore,” says Carrie Hill, pointing to the mainstream media’s decline. As trust erodes, independent voices like podcasters are stepping up—offering…
Park City’s Silver Queen: The Extraordinary Life of Susanna Bransford Emery Holmes
Behind the glittering title of Park City’s Silver Queen lies a tale of love, loss, scandal, and ambition. From a humble seamstress to one of Utah’s wealthiest figures, Susanna Bradford…
From the Streets to Empowerment: Tiffany Blair’s Journey of Survival and Transformation
Tiffany Blair once described her life as using her body like an ATM to survive on the streets. From a childhood spent under viaducts to repeated stints in jail, she…
WWII Pearl Harbor Survivor’s Last Adventure: A Utahn’s Journey Across Pacific Battlefields
In his final chapter, 98-year-old WWII veteran and Pearl Harbor survivor Ed Carroll set out on a journey of a lifetime — honoring the memory of his fallen comrades across…
Why Utah’s Homelessness Crisis Needs a Radical Solution: The Peer-Led Village That’s Succeeding Where Government Programs Fail
Utah’s homelessness crisis is getting worse, despite billions in taxpayer dollars spent on traditional solutions. But a bold, peer-led project in Salt Lake City is defying the odds, delivering life-changing…
Utah Book Bans Ignite Cultural Clash: Educator John Arthur on Local Control
A battle over book bans is sweeping Utah’s schools, pitting state laws against local communities’ rights to shape education. Utah Teacher of the Year John Arthur steps into the fray,…
Frisco, Utah: The Untold Story of the West’s Most Notorious Ghost Town
Once a wild silver mining town, Frisco, Utah, was infamous for its nightly violence and lawless streets. Known as the “toughest mining town in the West,” its fortunes changed after…
The “Monster” of Bear Lake
Have you ever heard of Utah’s hidden lake monsters? Beyond the tourist buzz of Bear Lake, whispers of a mysterious creature have persisted for generations. Dive into the untold stories,…
From Felon to Founder: How Rocky Rebuilt His Life After 12 Felony Convictions
By the age of eight, Rocky was already using drugs, and by his twenties, he had 12 felony convictions and had spent years behind bars. His future seemed sealed. But…
Crafting a Plumbing Legacy: Four Decades of Mastery in the Heart of Sugar House
Tucked away in the heart of Sugar House is a plumbing business with a legacy that spans over four decades. What began as a one-man operation has transformed into a…
The Battle Over Books in Utah: A Clash for the Future of Freedom
“Books don’t turn kids gay, but banning them just might turn them into adults who can’t think for themselves.” With those words, Rebekah Cummings cut straight to the heart of…
Transforming Lives: The Power of Breast Cancer Recovery
Few challenges are as devastating as a cancer diagnosis—but what if healing meant more than just beating the disease? Discover how Dr. Renato Saltz is transforming the lives of breast…