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US National Archives releases Amelia Earhart records promised by Trump
Steve Gorman, Reuters | Updated Nov. 15 - 10:42 a.m. | Save Story
The U.S. National Archives on Friday released several batches of records related to the 1937 disappearance of famed aviator Amelia Earhart over the Pacific, following President Donald Trump's orders.
Utah Mammoth embraces its prehistoric history with new museum 'quest' for fans
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 14 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
A new "quest" gives Utah Mammoth fans a better chance to learn the history about the state's newest mascot.
Tracy Aviary plans to move original 87-year-old structure for new bird show pavilion
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 12 - 6:16 a.m. | Save Story
One of Utah's oldest zoos received the green light to relocate one of its original buildings to make way for a new pavilion that will allow its handlers to conduct shows throughout the year.
Weber County woman installs field of flags to mark Veterans Day, honor locals killed in WWII
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 11 - 1:15 p.m. | Save Story
The daughter of a World War II veteran installed a field of flags in an Ogden park as a Veterans Day tribute to the 181 Weber County men killed in the war.
Salt Lake City's historic Tower Theatre may look more like its old self with new plans
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 11 - 10:06 a.m. | Save Story
The Tower Theatre has been closed since 2020, but its owners say they're making progress in their quest to renovate the nearly century-old building.
A 7-story complex could soon wrap around this historic Salt Lake City synagogue
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 9 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
A plan for a 113-unit apartment complex on the current lots next to and behind a historic Jewish temple near downtown now has the support of a key Salt Lake City commission.
Can tweaking history preservation law speed up building? Utah may have the solution
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 2 - 5:45 p.m. | Save Story
There's bipartisan support to explore changes to a section of the 59-year-old preservation law that could address delays and other issues, following testimony from Utah's top preservation official and other experts.
Exploring the legacy of this historic Utah church through its time capsule
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 2 - 2:05 p.m. | Save Story
The newly opened time capsule and its carefully preserved artifacts at the Japanese Church of Christ gave not only a glimpse into its past — but also an uncertain future.
'Finally home': Fallen WWII pilot from Utah is laid to rest after 81 years
Par Kermani, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 17 - 7:14 p.m. | Save Story
Eight decades after he was shot down over the Pacific, Howard Allen Holding, a World War II pilot, was finally laid to rest Friday in Salt Lake City, concluding an 81-year mystery for his family.
Here's how wildlife refuges came to be and why they are celebrated
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 17 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
It is National Wildlife Refuge Week, and people are celebrating these unique and diverse landscapes scattered across the country, and their histories are a story all their own.
Titanic exhibit invites Utahns to step back in time aboard the ill-fated ocean liner
Par Kermani, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 17 - 6:30 a.m. | Save Story
The Titanic Exhibition opens to the public on Friday at The Shops at South Town in Sandy, allowing visitors to step back in time and experience a piece of early 20th-century history.
Monet's Venice comes alive in new museum exhibit
Hannah Kliger | Posted Oct. 12 - 9:35 a.m. | Save Story
A new exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum is transporting visitors to turn-of-the-century Venice, seen through the eyes of French impressionist Claude Monet.
A long-lost ancient Roman artifact reappears in a New Orleans backyard
Jack Brook, Associated Press | Posted Oct. 11 - 7:44 p.m. | Save Story
A family in New Orleans discovered what turned out to be a grave marker for a Roman sailor who died 1,900 years ago. Now the FBI is in talks with Italian officials to repatriate it.
This pair of 119-year-old buildings are now Salt Lake City's newest historic landmarks
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 8 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
A pair of historic housing buildings near downtown Salt Lake City are now historic landmarks, adding extra protections as the city's growth shifts toward them.
Salt Lake City posted its 2nd rainiest day in 151 years. What was its rainiest day?
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 6 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City came close to breaking a 1901 rain record this weekend. Some of Saturday's impacts were similar to 124 years ago.
How mean was this new Argentine dinosaur? It had a croc leg in its jaws
Will Dunham, Reuters | Posted Sept. 27 - 9:19 a.m. | Save Story
A fossil unearthed in Argentina of a newly identified species of meat-eating dinosaur is providing insight into a poorly understood group of Cretaceous Period predators.
Photos: Church makes progress with Salt Lake Temple interior renovations, new entrances
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 26 - 1:00 p.m. | Save Story
Crews have now completed key restoration pieces within many of the Salt Lake Temple's sacred rooms as renovations to Temple Square continue.
Unauthorized flagpole at historic Great Salt Lake site sparks state review
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 23 - 9:44 p.m. | Save Story
An iconic rock formation by the Great Salt Lake is at the center of a bizarre land vandalism mystery.
Elusive shipwreck found in Lake Michigan over 100 years after sinking
Taylor Nicioli, CNN | Posted Sept. 21 - 9:36 a.m. | Save Story
A "ghost ship" that sank in Lake Michigan nearly 140 years ago and eluded several search efforts over the past five decades has been found, according to researchers with the Wisconsin Underwater Archeology Association.
Utah acquires historic hot rod for new state museum. Here's when you'll be able to see it
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 3 - 9:05 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah State Historical Society has acquired a historic car once used to break speed records, which will find a familiar home at the Utah Capitol next year.
This central Utah deli received $50K grant to preserve its historic character
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 1 - 12:13 p.m. | Save Story
The owners of a deli in the heart of a small central Utah community say they're thrilled to receive a $50,000 grant that will help them preserve their historic building.
An unusual quartz-tipped tool killed a man 12,000 years ago. Then what happened?
Mindy Weisberger, CNN | Posted Aug. 31 - 9:32 a.m. | Save Story
A human skeleton excavated in Vietnam in 2017 that belonged to a man killed by a projectile 12,000 years ago is believed to be the first known evidence of conflict from that era, scientists say.
Gun used in Emmett Till's lynching is displayed in a museum 70 years after his murder
Sophie Bates, Associated Press | Updated Aug. 28 - 4:01 p.m. | Save Story
The gun used in the lynching of 14-year-old Emmett Till is now on display for the public to see, 70 years after the killing.
Prehistoric camel fossil discovered in Utah turns out to be older than researchers expected
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 26 - 12:05 p.m. | Save Story
Utah researchers say a prehistoric camel bone found in Uintah County nearly four decades ago is much older than initially believed.
Salt Lake Plaza Hotel to be closed, demolished later this year
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 19 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
The Salt Lake Plaza Hotel, owned by the real estate investment arm of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, will be closed this year and the site used temporarily for parking during the Salt Lake Temple open house, the church announced.
Springdale's Pioneer Cemetery and town jail earn national historic recognition
Stephanie DeGraw, St. George News | Posted Aug. 12 - 4:00 p.m. | Save Story
The Pioneer Cemetery in Springdale and a small sandstone jail built in 1935 by Civilian Conservation Corps workers were recently added to the National Register of Historic Places.
New book highlights forgotten murder of Idaho man 114 years ago
Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Aug. 2 - 8:26 a.m. | Save Story
For Dan Neal, the knowledge of his grandfather's murder has been part of his life for as long as he can remember. But until recently, he didn't know all of the details.
Utah's own little slice of Pompeii? BYU leads camp focused on archaeological excavation
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted July 30 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Under the hot summer sun, Utah middle and high school students — accompanied by BYU history and archaeology students — participated in an excavation at the Hinckley Mounds archaeological site in west Provo.
From gunfire to floats, a look at how Pioneer Day celebrations have changed
Kathleen Clove, KSL.com | Posted July 22 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
Commemorating the first pioneers has always been a loud and festive tradition in Utah.
Remembering the 1847 guys trip that settled Utah
Lee Benson, Deseret News | Posted July 21 - 10:17 a.m. | Save Story
This week 178 years ago they started rolling in, the first non-Indians to enter the Salt Lake Valley and not keep going.
Utah State Railroad Museum gets Western Pacific caboose; Merci Boxcar restoration complete
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted July 18 - 5:34 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah State Railroad Museum in Ogden has acquired a Western Pacific caboose while restoration of the Merci Boxcar, a post-World War II gift from France, is complete.
Pioneers of Progress celebrate modern-day trailblazers
Brynn Carnesecca, KSL.com | Posted July 18 - 9:23 a.m. | Save Story
Six Utahns with pioneer spirits were celebrated on Thursday night for their work and service in the community.
Utah had a role in building – and rebuilding – the Grand Canyon Lodge. Now it's gone again
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted July 16 - 6:17 a.m. | Save Story
The Grand Canyon Lodge, recently destroyed by wildfire, held many Utah ties from its original 1920s construction to its 1930s rebuild.
What's next for Fisher Mansion? Report outlines future options for historic Salt Lake gem
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted July 15 - 12:39 p.m. | Save Story
Fisher Mansion has been mostly vacant for two decades, but a new report outlines how it could be reused as Salt Lake City begins a major repair of the 132-year-old building.
Judas Priest, Rick Springfield, John Oates and Bob Geldof reflect on 40 years of Live Aid
Maria Sherman, Associated Press | Posted July 13 - 11:04 a.m. | Save Story
Live Aid ended up helping to raise over $100 million for famine relief in Ethiopia and inspiring worldwide awareness for a cause it might otherwise have ignored.
'Attitude and perseverance': Advice, memories and lessons learned from 3 centenarians
Brynn Carnesecca, KSL.com | Posted July 12 - 8:28 p.m. | Save Story
From World War II, the Great Depression and modern technology, three of Utah's best have experienced over 100 years of life.
Utah WWII veteran celebrates 102nd birthday at saxophone-serenaded bash
Brynn Carnesecca, KSL.com | Posted July 9 - 8:36 p.m. | Save Story
A World War II veteran, grandfather and friend, Warren Fong has made a lasting impact on everyone around him.
Buffalo Soldiers in Utah finally getting their due
Lee Benson, Deseret News | Posted July 6 - 2:58 p.m. | Save Story
Thanks to Utah Cultural Site Stewardship, these men who played an important role in Utah history are getting a chance to take a bow more than a century later.
Historic Joseph Smith Memorial Building reopens after extensive renovation
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted July 1 - 12:04 p.m. | Save Story
Visitors to the historic Joseph Smith Memorial Building can once again enjoy access to the lobby and mezzanine levels of the building. The chapel and other parts of the building remain under renovation.
Ogden seeks developers to rehab 'endangered' Union Stock Exchange building
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted June 21 - 4:17 p.m. | Save Story
Ogden officials are seeking developers to rehab the old Union Stock Exchange building, one of the "most endangered" structures in Utah.
Previously unknown 76M-year-old, raccoon-sized monstersaur species discovered in Utah
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted June 17 - 9:02 p.m. | Save Story
A fossil found in Utah two decades ago now gives researchers a better understanding of what Utah's ecosystem looked like 76 million years ago.
What happened to your favorite spots? How Utah has changed
Kathleen Clove, KSL.com | Posted June 17 - 11:42 a.m. | Save Story
If you were a time traveler, would you recognize the Utah of yesteryear?
New Utah exhibit offers unique perspective on mammoth, other aspects of the ice age
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted June 6 - 3:03 p.m. | Save Story
Natural History Museum of Utah's newest temporary exhibit serendipitously offers a new lens on the state's newest mascot, and how ice changed Utah.
Researchers delve into history of Utah's 'buffalo soldiers,' create trail recalling their presence
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted June 6 - 6:18 a.m. | Save Story
Utah researchers have been delving into the history of Utah's 'buffalo soldiers' and have created a heritage trail recalling their presence in the post-Civil War period.
'Antiques Roadshow' returns to Utah for unique finds
Brynn Carnesecca, KSL.com | Posted June 4 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
The hit TV show "Antiques Roadshow" was filming in Salt Lake City Tuesday and will feature appraisals for more than 100 items owned by Utahns.
Japantown advocates watchful as redevelopment plans around Delta Center, Salt Palace proceed
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted June 3 - 6:19 a.m. | Save Story
Japantown advocates are watching with a measure of apprehension as major redevelopment plans around the Delta Center and Salt Palace edge forward.
2 new baptismal fonts near completion as Salt Lake Temple renovations continue
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted May 28 - 5:58 p.m. | Save Story
Renovations to Salt Lake Temple's interior are picking up as seismic upgrades to the historic building wind down.
WWII bomber crash left 11 dead and 'nonrecoverable,' but 4 are finally coming home
Michael Hill, Associated Press | Posted May 26 - 10:51 a.m. | Save Story
The remains of four crew members, once believed to be nonrecoverable, are beginning to return to their hometowns after a remarkable investigation by family members and a recovery mission involving elite Navy divers.
Memorial Day: 2 Utah veterans' cemeteries ranked among the nation's 'most revered'
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted May 26 - 7:14 a.m. | Save Story
For Americans across generations, military burial grounds are regarded as sacred, but many others in the country are equally revered — including two in Utah.
Bonneville Shoreline Trail: From an ancient lake to a modern-day connection between cities
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted May 25 - 7:01 p.m. | Save Story
If you venture past the developed areas and into the foothills, you will find a patchwork of trails winding up and across what used to be the shoreline of an ancient lake — the Bonneville Shoreline Trail.
History made: Westminster University honors its class of '25 during school's 150th anniversary
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted May 19 - 9:58 p.m. | Save Story
Westminster University honors its annual graduating class of students every spring — but the class of 2025 will forever hold a special distinction.
WWII pilot returning home to Utah for burial 80 years after his plane crashed
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted May 19 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
The remains of a WWII pilot who crashed and died in France 80 years ago are coming home to Utah for burial after the discovery of the crash site.
These historical Utah 'treasures' are on the verge of disappearing forever
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted May 16 - 6:18 a.m. | Save Story
Preservation Utah added a dozen more historic sites to its Most Endangered list, highlighting pieces of state history at risk of being lost forever.
Harvard's $27 copy of Magna Carta dated to 1300
Billy Stockwell, CNN | Posted May 15 - 10:59 a.m. | Save Story
A "copy" of Magna Carta bought decades ago by Harvard Law School for just $27.50 is now understood to be an extremely rare original from 1300, according to new research.
Argentina's top court finds 80 boxes of Nazi materials in its basement
Walter Bianchi and Miguel Lo Bianco, Reuters | Posted May 11 - 8:43 p.m. | Save Story
Dozens of boxes of Nazi material confiscated by Argentinean authorities during World War II were recently rediscovered in the Supreme Court's basement, the court said on Sunday.
Newest way to move around Salt Lake City doubles as history lesson
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted May 11 - 7:12 a.m. | Save Story
A new bus service aims to provide tourists and locals alike a new way to learn about Salt Lake City's rich history.
'It became this really cool thing': Utah's long history with mammoths
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted May 7 - 4:04 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's new NHL team name puts the state's mammoth history back into the spotlight.
'You won't believe what's here': Pioneer-era home tells western Weber County's history
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 4 - 7:16 a.m. | Save Story
A colorful Victorian home and "live-in museum" in western Weber County tells the area's history since settlement by some of the original pioneers.
