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Developer earns tax credits after preserving 64-year-old building in new housing project

Developer earns tax credits after preserving 64-year-old building in new housing project

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 14 - 9:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new mixed-use housing development east of downtown Salt Lake City has now received tax credits for preserving a historic building within its design.
'They gave so much': Nonprofit seeks to remember pioneers in pauper's graves at SLC cemetery

'They gave so much': Nonprofit seeks to remember pioneers in pauper's graves at SLC cemetery

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 12 - 12:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

In the search for her own ancestor's grave, a Utah woman discovered a large group of pioneers buried in unmarked pauper's graves. Here's how she remembered them.
'Another 100 years': Buddhists reflect on temple's legacy, future in Salt Lake City

'Another 100 years': Buddhists reflect on temple's legacy, future in Salt Lake City

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 9 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

After more than 100 years of service in the city, Salt Lake Buddhist Temple President Troy W. said they plan to continue serving and welcoming worshippers for another 100 years.
The last living female pilot of WWII

The last living female pilot of WWII

Lee Benson, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 8 - 7:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

She was 21 years old at the start of 1943 when an article in Flying Magazine caught her eye. That's Nell Stevenson Bright, the last living female pilot from World War II.
'Truly a national treasure': University of Utah acquiring final 50 acres of historic Fort Douglas

'Truly a national treasure': University of Utah acquiring final 50 acres of historic Fort Douglas

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 6 - 10:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

The final remaining 50 acres of active military land at Fort Douglas are set to be transferred to the University of Utah in a historic move.
Hiroshima marks 81st atomic bomb anniversary; mayor deplores pursuit of nuclear weapons

Hiroshima marks 81st atomic bomb anniversary; mayor deplores pursuit of nuclear weapons

Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 6 - 7:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Hiroshima on Thursday marked the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the city, with its mayor urging a stop to possession of nuclear weapons as a method of deterrence.
Home where astronaut Neil Armstrong's boyhood dreams of flying took off is for sale

Home where astronaut Neil Armstrong's boyhood dreams of flying took off is for sale

John Seewer and Patrick Aftoora-Orsagos, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 5 - 10:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

Inside Neil Armstrong's boyhood home, at the top of a creaky stairway, sits his bedroom where he launched model airplanes out of the rear window to measure how far they'd fly.
Salt Lake City's unique Gilgal Sculpture Garden could become a landmark

Salt Lake City's unique Gilgal Sculpture Garden could become a landmark

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 3 - 6:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City is seeking to add its undeniably unique Gilgal Sculpture Garden to its list of protected landmarks.
Family searching for missing WWII uniform, hopes to recover cherished heirloom

Family searching for missing WWII uniform, hopes to recover cherished heirloom

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Updated July 30 - 10:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah family is searching for a World War II military uniform that they believe was thrifted somewhere in eastern Idaho without their permission, and they are asking for the public's help in tracking it down.
Study documents a precipitous decline in the number of languages

Study documents a precipitous decline in the number of languages

Will Dunham, Reuters  |  Posted July 27 - 10:58 a.m.  |  Save Story

Globally, people currently use roughly 7,500 languages, with English, Mandarin Chinese, Hindi, Spanish, Arabic and French the most common, counting native and nonnative speakers. That is a lot of languages. But ​it is a far cry from the peak number historically.
Once enemies in war, Idaho Falls marks 45 years of friendship with Japanese sister city

Once enemies in war, Idaho Falls marks 45 years of friendship with Japanese sister city

Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted July 25 - 8:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

More than 80 years after World War II, teenagers from a small Japanese village are spending the next 10 days in Idaho Falls in a living reminder of how friendship can outlast history.
9/11 steel beam stops at Utah Capitol ahead of 25th anniversary

9/11 steel beam stops at Utah Capitol ahead of 25th anniversary

Madi Vollmer, KSL  |  Posted July 25 - 8:37 a.m.  |  Save Story

A steel beam from the World Trade Center is on display at the Utah State Capitol as part of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation's Steel Across America Tour, honoring the victims of the Sept. 11 attacks and the first responders who served.
'It's amazing': Thousands descend on Salt Lake City for annual Days of '47 Parade

'It's amazing': Thousands descend on Salt Lake City for annual Days of '47 Parade

Logan Stefanich and Madi Vollmer, KSL  |  Posted July 24 - 12:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

Thousands of people lined the streets of Salt Lake City Friday — some after camping out overnight — to take in the sights and sounds of the annual Days of '47 Parade.
From Salt Lake City to the Senate: Curtis leads tribute honoring Pioneer Day

From Salt Lake City to the Senate: Curtis leads tribute honoring Pioneer Day

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted July 23 - 6:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

A journey that began more than 175 years ago on the wagon trails of the West had a moment of glory in the U.S. Senate on Thursday.
STEM Action Center honors winners of Utah 3D coin design contest

STEM Action Center honors winners of Utah 3D coin design contest

Madi Vollmer, KSL  |  Updated July 23 - 1:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

The STEM Action Center recognized winners of the America250 Utah 3D Coin Design Contest, highlighting 3D-printed designs that celebrate Utah's history, culture and landmarks.
This year's Days of '47 Parade to celebrate 2 anniversaries. Here's the route it will take

This year's Days of '47 Parade to celebrate 2 anniversaries. Here's the route it will take

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted July 22 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

This year's Days of '47 Parade will celebrate the pioneer settlement of Utah but also honor another pivotal anniversary.
Mount Olympus is a candidate for the UNESCO World Heritage List

Mount Olympus is a candidate for the UNESCO World Heritage List

Costas Kantouris and Elena Becatoros, Associated Press  |  Posted July 18 - 11:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

Mount Olympus, the mythological home of ancient Greece's 12 Olympian gods, may soon join UNESCO's World Heritage List.
Century-old Brigham City cafe reopens

Century-old Brigham City cafe reopens

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Updated July 17 - 9:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

After changing ownership and shutting down for just over a year, a 105 year-old staple of Brigham City reopened Friday.
Utah last went on year-round daylight saving time in 1974. Here's how it went

Utah last went on year-round daylight saving time in 1974. Here's how it went

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted July 17 - 7:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

As the U.S. inches closer to potentially making daylight saving time permanent, some have pointed to the chaos that unfolded the last time it happened in Utah as a concern.