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'A woman ahead of her time': Utah trailblazer Martha Hughes Cannon honored in DC
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 11 - 5:01 p.m. | Save Story
Martha Hughes Cannon, a trailblazer in Utah history, now has a home in the nation's capital.
What it's like inside the Asher Adams, a historic train station turned Salt Lake hotel
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 9 - 7:48 p.m. | Save Story
Asher Adams, Salt Lake City's newest hotel, features a unique blend of Utah railroad history within its details.
Arrest made in Utah petroglyph defacement case, feds say
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Updated Dec. 3 - 12:04 p.m. | Save Story
A woman was arrested in connection with a land vandalism case near the Utah-Arizona border, which left damage to a petroglyph panel believed to be thousands of years old.
The world gets its first glimpse inside Notre Dame Cathedral after 5 years under wraps
Thomas Adamson, Associated Press | Posted Nov. 30 - 9:53 p.m. | Save Story
Five years after a catastrophic fire, the Notre Dame Cathedral is back and better than ever.
Ogden mulls $3.6M acquisition of Forest Service building — an art deco structure built in 1934
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 30 - 4:09 p.m. | Save Story
Ogden leaders are mulling acquisition of the old U.S. Forest Service building, built in 1934 and a key example of several iconic art deco structures in the city.
Ogden's Union Station turning 100; centennial activities set for Friday, Saturday
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 21 - 10:34 p.m. | Save Story
Ogden's Union Station turns 100 on Friday, and activities are planned for Friday and Saturday to mark the centennial anniversary of the landmark structure.
Abravanel Hall is now a nationally-recognized historic place. What does that mean for its future?
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 19 - 3:05 p.m. | Save Story
Abravanel Hall landed on the National Register of Historic Places this month, potentially cutting some of its preservation costs should Salt Lake County decide to partner for outside help.
50 years on, Salt Lake County's Whitmore Library endures as a community staple
Margaret Darby, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 17 - 9:35 p.m. | Save Story
Whitmore Library was constructed in Cottonwood Heights in 1974 as a response to increased demand for library space in a growing Salt Lake County. The county library system recently celebrated 50 years of the Whitmore branch.
'The accurate story was told here today': Citizens gather to commemorate historic tragedy
E. George Goold, St. George News | Posted Nov. 16 - 9:37 a.m. | Save Story
One of the great wrongs in St. George history was righted Nov. 9 in the desert bluffs behind the town.
'Signs in the Heavens:' The night the stars fell on the Saints, in 1833
Ryan Boyce for KSL.com | Posted Nov. 12 - 7:04 p.m. | Save Story
A shower of hundreds of thousands of meteors rained down in Jackson County, Missouri, in the early hours of Nov. 13, 1833, filling refugee Latter-day Saints with wonder and a heavenly, healing balm.
Harriet Tubman posthumously named a general in Veterans Day ceremony
Associated Press | Updated Nov. 11 - 1:08 p.m. | Save Story
Revered abolitionist Harriet Tubman has been posthumously awarded the rank of general. Tubman was the first woman to oversee an American military action during a time of war.
Undeciphered symbols may be key to origin of world's oldest writing system
Ashley Strickland, CNN | Posted Nov. 9 - 10:51 a.m. | Save Story
Researchers have uncovered links between the precursor to the world's oldest writing system and the mysterious, intricate designs left behind by engraved cylindrical seals that were rolled across clay tablets about 6,000 years ago.
The tax Salt Lake County residents once rejected and now overwhelmingly approve
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 7 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake County residents overwhelmingly voted to reauthorize the Zoos, Arts and Parks tax this year, but it wasn't always a popular proposal.
Rare letter signed by Founding Fathers expected to fetch $1M at auction
Jack Guy, CNN | Posted Nov. 5 - 9:44 p.m. | Save Story
A rare letter signed by three of the Founding Fathers of the United States is going on sale and is expected to fetch up to $1 million when it goes under the hammer next week.
Remains of nearly 30 Civil War veterans found in a funeral home's storage are laid to rest
Michael Casey, Associated Press | Posted Nov. 5 - 9:06 a.m. | Save Story
For decades, the cremated remains of more than two dozen American Civil War veterans languished in storage facilities in Washington.
Colorado residents face federal charges from incident at Canyonlands archeological site
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 4 - 5:03 p.m. | Save Story
A pair of Colorado residents are facing federal charges tied to theft and disruption at an archeological site at Canyonlands National Park.
Lock of George Washington's hair and other presidential memorabilia up for auction
Christine Kiernan, Reuters | Posted Nov. 2 - 8:39 a.m. | Save Story
As the world turns its attention to the U.S. election on Nov. 5, presidential history aficionados may be particularly interested in an auction later in the month that has objects on sale ranging from a lock of George Washington's hair to a flag that accompanied Abraham Lincoln to his final resting place.
Salt Lake City's newest hotel — blending history and luxury — will open soon
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 1 - 5:46 p.m. | Save Story
A hotel blending Utah's railroad past with "contemporary luxury" will open for business soon in downtown Salt Lake City.
Fire flares up again in 93-year-old vacant Salt Lake City apartment after 1 hospitalized
Collin Leonard and Carter Williams, KSL.com | Updated Nov. 1 - 1:36 p.m. | Save Story
Firefighters remained at an abandoned 93-year-old apartment complex on Friday, combating additional flare-ups after an initial fire sent one person to a hospital on Thursday.
How the Great Saltair became a ghost hunting hot spot
Margaret Darby, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 29 - 10:05 p.m. | Save Story
The Great Saltair was once considered 'The Coney Island of the West. Now, it's a hub for paranormal investigations.
KSL uncovers forgotten cold case of surveyor lost in Uinta Mountains
Dave Cawley, KSL Podcasts | Posted Oct. 27 - 8:08 a.m. | Save Story
A mystery about a man's disappearance in the Uinta Mountains during the summer of 1940 is receiving new attention, thanks to the combined efforts of KSL, the Summit County Sheriff's Office and the man's relatives.
72-million-year-old fossil found near Utah leads to discovery of muskrat-sized prehistoric mammal
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 24 - 5:05 p.m. | Save Story
A previously unknown muskrat-sized mammal species was discovered through a 72-million-year-old fossil uncovered near the Utah-Colorado border.
Hoard of 1,000-year-old coins unearthed in a farmer's field sells for $5.6M
Jill Lawless, Associated Press | Updated Oct. 23 - 7:39 a.m. | Save Story
A trove of more than 2,500 silver coins that lay buried for 1,000 years was found in a farmer's field in southwest England in 2019 and is valued at $5.6 million.
Descendants honor historic Salt Lake Temple mason as foundation shifts for the future
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 22 - 6:16 a.m. | Save Story
The descendants of James A. Staples — the head on-site mason for the team that laid the original Salt Lake Temple foundation over a century ago — came together on Monday.
How a 142-year-old house, vacant for 3 decades, became a Salt Lake City bistro
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 18 - 2:56 p.m. | Save Story
One of Salt Lake City's newest restaurants serves up a side of history, operating from an old home that went through extensive preservation work.
Titanic: A Latter-day Saint midwife's journey into seafaring history
David Louis, St. George News | Posted Oct. 15 - 8:45 a.m. | Save Story
Among the passengers on the ill-fated Titanic was Irene Colvin Corbett, a remarkable woman distinguished as the only known member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints aboard.
Volunteers sort bricks as Salt Lake historic meetinghouse enters next phase
Andrew Adams, KSL-TV | Posted Oct. 14 - 3:04 p.m. | Save Story
Volunteers gathered Saturday to help sort bricks as the new owner started positioning an old church meetinghouse in Salt Lake City toward its next phase.
Spanish scientists to shed light on mystery of Columbus origins, burial
Emma Pinedo, Reuters | Updated Oct. 13 - 6:29 p.m. | Save Story
Spanish scientists said they will reveal details of the nationality of 15th-century explorer Christopher Columbus on Saturday, after using DNA analysis to tackle a centuries-old mystery.
'Really dry': 3,600-year-old cheese buried with mummy
Katie Hunt, CNN | Updated Sept. 27 - 5:56 p.m. | Save Story
Bronze Age desert dwellers unearthed from graves in what's now northwest China were buried with cheese scattered on their heads and necks — the oldest known cheese.
'A legacy of trauma': U. museum hosting event to honor victims of Native boarding school system
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 26 - 10:21 p.m. | Save Story
The U. Natural History Museum is hosting an event to commemorate and honor the victims of the now-disbanded Native American boarding school system.
'What better way to learn about history?': Restored WWII-era B-29 makes stop in Ogden
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 23 - 9:26 p.m. | Save Story
A restored WWII-era B-29 stopped in Ogden, offering a glimpse into history.
Church of Jesus Christ releases interior renderings of Salt Lake Temple renovations
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 22 - 4:37 p.m. | Save Story
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released renderings of the interior of the Salt Lake Temple and information about what is being restored and what is being removed.
Salt Lake Bees players of new and old, fans reflect the end of Smith's Ballpark
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 21 - 10:33 a.m. | Save Story
The view of the mountains made Smith's Ballpark a favorite among fans and players alike. It simply made it one of the top-rated ballparks in the minor league system for its view.
New footage of motorcade racing JFK to the hospital after he was shot is set to go to auction
Jamie Stengle, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 5 - 4:42 p.m. | Save Story
New film footage of President John F. Kennedy's motorcade speeding down a Dallas freeway after he was fatally wounded has emerged. It will go up for auction later this month.
Abravanel Hall could be given national historic recognition. Will it save the venue?
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Updated Sept. 5 - 2:27 p.m. | Save Story
An effort is underway to add Abravanel Hall to the National Register of Historic Places, but it may not guarantee the building will be preserved amid downtown revitalization efforts.
Mystery solved: Rangers recover historic military vehicle illegally taken from Utah national forest
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 27 - 5:32 p.m. | Save Story
Forest rangers have solved the puzzling mystery behind a historic military vehicle that was illegally taken from a national forest in south-central Utah in June.
What Salt Lake City's historic 'Hobbitville' may soon look like
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Updated Aug. 27 - 11:37 a.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City has released the final version of its plans for Allen Park, outlining the park's future layout and what it would cost to get there.
Weller Book Works celebrates 95 years of business
Mary Culbertson, KSL-TV | Posted Aug. 26 - 5:42 p.m. | Save Story
Weller Book Works celebrated 95 years of business Friday. The store's story is one that could fill its own book, one full of family history, love, community and steadfastness.
Old Salt Lake City airport's iconic World Map finds a new home at the new airport
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 26 - 5:05 p.m. | Save Story
An iconic piece of the old Salt Lake City International Airport has a new home inside the new airport for passengers to see later this year.
We dug through trash from World War II in the Idaho desert. Here's what we found
Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Aug. 25 - 5:31 p.m. | Save Story
Today, we can learn a little about the lives of people who lived at near proving grounds in Idaho during World War II because a pile of trash has remained virtually untouched for all those years.
A piece of Salt Lake City street history resurfaces during construction project
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Updated Aug. 16 - 10:19 p.m. | Save Story
A project to repave West Temple has unearthed an interesting period in downtown Salt Lake City history.
Little Cottonwood Canyon's climbing routes are now a historic treasure, a first in the US
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 15 - 10:05 a.m. | Save Story
Historians say Little Cottonwood Canyon's climbing routes help tell a story about how Utah recreation trends have changed over time. They're now on the National Register of Historic Places, too.
'My heart just sank': Popular Lake Powell geological feature collapses
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Updated Aug. 9 - 10:22 p.m. | Save Story
A popular geological feature along Lake Powell's Rock Creek Bay has collapsed.
The new Utah Jazz documentary is a warm (and safe) blanket of nostalgia
Ryan Miller, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 8 - 5:46 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Jazz are taking their fans down memory lane. Here's how and when you can watch "Note Worthy: 50 Seasons of Jazz Basketball"
Cedar City's iconic 'Top Spot' cow comes down after more than 60 years atop restaurant's roof
Jeff Richards, St. George News | Posted Aug. 5 - 8:27 a.m. | Save Story
The iconic cow that adorned the roof of Cedar City's Top Spot Drive Inn for decades was taken down for the last time on Wednesday afternoon.
Cultural echoes: Japantown's historic churches lie in the path of urban revitalization
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 3 - 10:12 a.m. | Save Story
It's hard to spot the small, red brick Japanese Church of Christ in downtown Salt Lake City in the shadow of the massive Delta Center.
What to expect from the Museum of Utah when it opens in 2026
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted July 31 - 6:17 a.m. | Save Story
As construction of the Museum of Utah continues at the Utah Capitol, state historians recently shared what its layout will look like when it opens in 2026.
50 years later, a reunion between the boy who died and the man who brought him back
Lee Benson, Deseret News | Posted July 29 - 10:05 a.m. | Save Story
Fifty years ago this month, deep in the forest in the High Uintas wilderness area, 11-year-old Scott Nicol lay dead at the bottom of a Spring Bar tent as his Boy Scout leader, 23-year-old Fred Jepsen, kneeled next to him.
Moon fests, moon movie and even a full moon mark 55th anniversary of Apollo 11 landing
Marcia Dunn, Associated Press | Posted July 20 - 7:05 p.m. | Save Story
Saturday marks the 55th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin. Now 94, Aldrin is the last surviving member of the Apollo 11 crew.
Missed Big Boy No. 4014 earlier this month? 'World's largest' steam train to make Utah encore
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted July 19 - 7:39 a.m. | Save Story
Utahns have one more chance to view a historic steam train that brought in large crowds earlier this month.
Archeologists find musket balls fired during an early battle of the Revolutionary War
Michael Casey, Associated Press | Posted July 17 - 9:16 p.m. | Save Story
Archeologists with the National Park Service say they have found musket balls that date back nearly 250 years and were fired during one of the first battles in the Revolutionary War.
Historic vehicle taken from Utah national forest last seen in Kane County, rangers say
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted July 15 - 9:29 p.m. | Save Story
A historic military vehicle that had been illegally removed from a national forest last month was last seen in Kane County.
'It's very meaningful to us': Utah church offers $1K reward in search for stolen relic
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted July 15 - 1:05 p.m. | Save Story
A cherished relic that had been housed at the Cathedral of the Madeleine for more than a century has been stolen and church officials are hoping the public can help them find it.
Former Ogden man identified as victim of 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre from DNA
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Updated July 12 - 7:08 p.m. | Save Story
DNA from a former Ogden man has been identified as a victim of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, the first such identification as part of a probe into those killed in the incident.
Biden will bestow Medal of Honor on soldiers who helped hijack train in Confederate territory
Josh Boak, Associated Press | Posted July 3 - 1:03 p.m. | Save Story
Two Union soldiers are posthumously receiving the Medal of Honor from President Joe Biden for conspicuous gallantry during the Civil War.
See the 'world's largest' steam locomotive as Big Boy tour reaches Utah
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted July 3 - 12:03 p.m. | Save Story
Big Boy No. 4014 is coming home, as Union Pacific's "Westward Bound Tour" continues.
Not just a book: Why the Gutenberg Bible is relevant 500 years after its printing
MarÍa Teresa Hernández, Associated Press | Posted June 30 - 9:07 a.m. | Save Story
Feel compelled to see a Gutenberg Bible up close? Here's a look at how its printing influenced the history of books and the religious landscape and what a 500-year-old volume can still reveal.
'Every day was worth it': Taylor man leaving behind Old West museum he built behind his home
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted June 28 - 6:10 a.m. | Save Story
Michael Ackley spent nine years assembling an Old West museum behind his home in Taylor, but now he and his wife are moving, leaving it behind.
