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Teen's Make-A-Wish meeting with Dolly Parton left a lasting mark on her family
Greenlee Clark, KIVI | Posted Sept. 7 - 11:45 a.m. | Save Story
For the Young family of Star, Dolly Parton was never just a country music star. She was a role model. A constant in their lives. And eventually — a Make-A-Wish dream come true.

Lava Hot Springs celebrates grand opening of newly renovated hottest pool
Lisa Lete, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Sept. 7 - 7:49 a.m. | Save Story
Lava Hot Springs celebrated the reopening of its renovated hottest pool after a 10-month closure, with upgrades improving accessibility, safety, seating, landscaping and the overall visitor experience.

Trump's choice to lead the U.S. Navy was once displaced from war-torn Vietnam
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 6 - 10:36 p.m. | Save Story
When Hung Cao was 4 years old, he and his family fled their native Vietnam during the 1975 fall of Saigon, initially arriving in the American territory of Guam before ultimately making their home in the U.S. mainland.

Utah project to address native fish in Mill Creek sparks online controversy
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Sept. 6 - 7:06 p.m. | Save Story
Wildlife biologists are wrapping up a project that seeks to enhance the native habitat for Bonneville cutthroat trout, but not before the project created a bit of a stir on social media.

Meet one of the most genealogically documented families in America
Hannah Kliger, WCBS | Posted Sept. 6 - 3:04 p.m. | Save Story
Imagine getting invited to a family Zoom call and having more cousins than you can fit in Yankee Stadium. For the Wyckoff family, that is not so far-fetched.

Davis County father dies after boat overturns at Echo Reservoir
VideoGarna Mejia, KSL | Posted Sept. 6 - 10:09 a.m. | Save Story
A Davis County family is mourning the loss of a husband and father who died after a boat carrying four family members overturned and sank at Echo Reservoir.

Utah woman becomes teacher amid health crisis; community rallies to keep her in the classroom
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted Sept. 6 - 7:11 a.m. | Save Story
Alisha Raymond has long faced health challenges, but amid it all, has wanted to help children with special needs.

Inexpensive new cars are becoming tougher and tougher to find
Chris Isidore, CNN | Posted Sept. 5 - 9:46 p.m. | Save Story
Just over a decade ago, most new American cars were sold for less than $30,000, according to data from auto research firm Edmunds, with nearly a third priced below $25,000. But that's not the case today.

Local talent shines at Noah Kahan's Utah tour stop
Mary Culbertson, KSL | Posted Sept. 5 - 5:06 p.m. | Save Story
Noah Kahan fans in Utah rattled the state's seismology report and social media algorithms last week, as "The Great Divide Tour" stopped at a sold-out America First Field.

2 new exhibitions to open at Salt Lake City's Finch Lane Gallery
KSL.com | Posted Sept. 5 - 4:17 p.m. | Save Story
A pair of new exhibits are coming to a Salt Lake City art gallery that spotlights local artists.

Have You Seen This? Strange-looking bubble in the sky
VideoGrant Olsen for KSL | Posted Sept. 5 - 3:46 p.m. | Save Story
Maybe this was part of a government experiment. Or it might be the creation of a local bubble-blower with exceptionally powerful lungs.

Abby Cox has tips for parents of early readers
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 5 - 3:04 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox and first lady Abby Cox launched Utah Reads, a statewide early literacy campaign encouraging families to make reading together a daily habit.

Even snakes have to audition for the opera at the Met. Princess the boa constrictor got the part
David R. Martin and Jeffrey Collins, Associated Press | Posted Sept. 5 - 11:31 a.m. | Save Story
The Metropolitan Opera held auditions for a live snake to star in its Coney Island-inspired production of Mozart's "Così fan tutte," with a boa constrictor named Princess winning the role.

Pineview draw down brings rare low levels, slump in activity
VideoMike Anderson, KSL | Posted Sept. 5 - 11:02 a.m. | Save Story
Crowds heading into the Labor Day weekend are virtually nonexistent as Pineview dips to the lowest levels seen in more than 50 years, in preparation for a repair project on an Ogden water pipeline.

22-year-old Kaysville woman with Down syndrome becomes certified fitness instructor
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted Sept. 5 - 10:26 a.m. | Save Story
Aubry Alldredge, 22, of Kaysville, became the first individual with Down syndrome to become an UpBeat Barre instructor. She said she loves being on stage, giving options and making everyone feel included.
Oasis bring swagger to Venice as documentary celebrates reunion
Crispian Balmer, Reuters | Posted Sept. 5 - 9:37 a.m. | Save Story
Liam Gallagher pumped his fist in the air and his brother Noel flashed a victory sign as the Oasis rock stars arrived by water taxi at the Venice Film Festival on Saturday ahead of a documentary chronicling their blockbuster reunion tour.

'Trackflation' is here: Why Utah's young runners are getting so fast
Eric Cabrera, KSL | Posted Sept. 5 - 8:32 a.m. | Save Story
Young runners are shattering times once thought out of reach. A Utah coach says better training, technology and even altitude may be fueling a trend known as "trackflation."

Developers 'hit pause' on Vesper Amphitheater plans after public pushback
VideoDaniel Woodruff, KSL | Updated Sept. 4 - 10:32 p.m. | Save Story
Plans for a large amphitheater in Provo Canyon pushed by the Osmond family are on hold as developers rework some of the details.

State park managers urge safety ahead of Labor Day weekend
VideoMike Anderson, KSL | Posted Sept. 4 - 9:31 p.m. | Save Story
State park managers at reservoirs across Utah are urging people to watch out for others and take proper safety precautions as bodies of water become crowded this Labor Day weekend.
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