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Psychedelic 'Furthur' bus rolls back into San Francisco for new Grateful Dead exhibit

A school bus that played a key role in the 1960s hippie movement has returned to San Francisco. Used by author Ken Kesey and his Merry Band of Pranksters, the "Furthur" bus is now part of an exhibition celebrating the Grateful Dead.

Psychedelic 'Furthur' bus rolls back into San Francisco for new Grateful Dead exhibit

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Real estate firm buys century-old Salt Lake City building, plans $40M renovation

Real estate firm buys century-old Salt Lake City building, plans $40M renovation

Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Sept. 1 - 5:29 p.m. | Save Story

A historic Ford Motor Company facility-turned-office building in downtown Salt Lake City has been acquired, and its new owners say they plan to preserve the structure as its new headquarters.

Arbon Valley filmmaker tells untold story of Ground Zero in 9/11 documentary

Arbon Valley filmmaker tells untold story of Ground Zero in 9/11 documentary

VideoLisa Lete, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Sept. 1 - 4:06 p.m. | Save Story

Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, an Arbon Valley filmmaker is telling a story about what happened after the rubble was cleared and New York City faced a difficult question: What should become of Ground Zero?

Historic Tenth Ward Square offers glimpse into changing Church of Jesus Christ chapel designs

Historic Tenth Ward Square offers glimpse into changing Church of Jesus Christ chapel designs

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted Aug. 30 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story

The Tenth Ward Chapel Square in Salt Lake City was originally three separate buildings that were later combined into one; its historic design, now modernized, reflects the evolving philosophy of chapel design for the area's dominant religion.

Flag historian prepares for 250 anniversary of American flag in Grantsville

Flag historian prepares for 250 anniversary of American flag in Grantsville

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted Aug. 27 - 1:28 p.m. | Save Story

At the Grantsville Library, DeVaughn Simper, the vexillologist with the largest collection of flags west of the Mississippi, will showcase the historical progression of the American Flag from its inception to today.

Salt Lake City's historic headquarters could soon be renamed

Salt Lake City's historic headquarters could soon be renamed

Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 26 - 5:34 p.m. | Save Story

Utah's capital city believes the historic name of its City Hall continues to create confusion, especially as county offices move south.

Preservationists are working to extend the life of a rare Revolutionary War 'witness tree'

Preservationists are working to extend the life of a rare Revolutionary War 'witness tree'

Allen G. Breed, Associated Press | Posted Aug. 24 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story

A centuries-old South Carolina live oak that witnessed a pivotal Revolutionary War battle is being restored after the chains and cables meant to save it began threatening its survival.

Pulitzers and American Library Association launch 'Pulitzer on the Road' touring exhibit

Pulitzers and American Library Association launch 'Pulitzer on the Road' touring exhibit

Hillel Italie, Associated Press | Updated Aug. 20 - 9:31 a.m. | Save Story

Barbara Kingsolver, Percival Everett and Daniel Kraus will be among the authors and other Pulitzer Prize-winning artists and journalists participating in a 20-city touring exhibition.

Meet the Idaho man bringing pioneer history to life

Meet the Idaho man bringing pioneer history to life

Emily Walker, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 16 - 7:31 p.m. | Save Story

An Idaho historian has spent three decades compiling thousands of pioneer diary entries to preserve and bring the stories of Oregon and California Trail travelers to life.

Artist behind proposed $55M Grand Liberty Arch says he won't build it at Utah Capitol

Artist behind proposed $55M Grand Liberty Arch says he won't build it at Utah Capitol

Carter Williams, KSL | Updated Aug. 14 - 12:04 p.m. | Save Story

The artist behind a 60-foot arch aimed at celebrating the history of U.S., proposed to be built near the Utah Capitol, said he is pursuing a new location following neighborhood pushback.

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

VideoAndrew 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

VideoShelby 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.