Kristin Murphy

1 week ago | deseret.com | Kristin Murphy |Isaac Hale

The Utah Scottish Festival and Highland Games were held began Friday and will wrap up today at the Utah State Fairpark in Salt Lake City. According to the Utah Scottish Association, the Utah Scottish Festival and Highland Games has become one of Salt Lake's premier cultural events, attracting thousands of visitors each year. Featuring world-class competitors, popular regional and international musical acts and plenty of family history.

3 weeks ago | deseret.com | Kristin Murphy |Chuck Wing |Chris Miller

Tackling projects from Brigham City to Bicknell, more than a thousand Zions Bank volunteers got to work this week as part of Zions' 33rd annual paint-a-thon. Employees and their families worked on 15 projects across the state Monday and Tuesday, wrapping up Wednesday. Monday evening, Utah Community Action's Head Start Center in Salt Lake City was a recipient of a fresh coat of paint. As many as 75 volunteers, including CEO Paul Burdiss, worked at the James R.

1 month ago | deseret.com | Kristin Murphy |Chuck Wing |Chris Miller

Former Midvalley Elementary School students who are graduating from high school this year donned the caps and gowns they'll wear at next week's Canyons District graduation ceremonies on Friday for a visit to their former elementary school. During the morning gathering, the students visited their former teachers and inspired the current elementary-age students to continue pursuing their dreams through education.

2 months ago | deseret.com | Chuck Wing |Kristin Murphy

Just when you think our state Capitol and the surrounding views couldn't get any prettier, spring arrives. And with that warmer sunny days, the new season ushers in the annual beauty of the cherry blossom trees on Capitol Hill in Salt Lake City. Whether the weekend or a weekday, Utahns flock to magnificent scenery for photos with friends, family walks and sometimes just to decompress.

2 months ago | deseret.com | Chuck Wing |Kristin Murphy |Scott G Winterton

Well by the calendar, spring officially began on March 20, but you wouldn't have known it by looking out of your windows today. Welcome to spring in the Rockies! Skiers and water lovers can rejoice - and for the sun worshiping crowd, there's hope yet. According to KSL-TV meteorologist Matt Johnson, "the cold front and leading edge of our storm is now moving into Colorado, however, rain/snow showers will remain in play today on the back side.