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'Huge milestone': U. opens Native Ascent House, residential facility for Indigenous students

'Huge milestone': U. opens Native Ascent House, residential facility for Indigenous students

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 4 - 8:07 a.m.

The University of Utah formally unveiled Native Ascent House, a residential facility on Officer's Circle geared to Indigenous students.
'It's been hard': Sandy man speaks out on behalf of cousin facing death in Iran for protesting

'It's been hard': Sandy man speaks out on behalf of cousin facing death in Iran for protesting

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 1 - 9:26 p.m.

A Sandy man originally from Iran is speaking out to drum up support for two cousins in Iran who face the death penalty, imprisonment for anti-government protesting there.
'Horrible hate crime': Muslim men attacked at mall plan to sue alleged assailant, lawyer says

'Horrible hate crime': Muslim men attacked at mall plan to sue alleged assailant, lawyer says

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 1 - 12:04 p.m.

The two Muslim men attacked in July at a mall plan to sue the alleged assailant for compensation and to raise awareness about the brutal incident, their lawyer says.
Goshute Indian tribe voices opposition to U.S. Army data center proposal in Tooele County

Goshute Indian tribe voices opposition to U.S. Army data center proposal in Tooele County

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 29 - 2:04 p.m.

A Goshute Indian tribe opposes a proposed U.S. Army data center in the Dugway Proving Ground in Tooele County, worried it will deplete groundwater supplies.
Holy Trinity Cathedral prepares for multi-million dollar renovations after 2020 earthquake

Holy Trinity Cathedral prepares for multi-million dollar renovations after 2020 earthquake

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 23 - 12:02 p.m.

The Holy Trinity Cathedral was damaged following the earthquake on March 18, 2020. Their projected bill for the repairs? $1.6 million
'Getting worse': Riverton woman sounds call to aid Ukraine after 10th humanitarian trip to country

'Getting worse': Riverton woman sounds call to aid Ukraine after 10th humanitarian trip to country

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 22 - 4:08 p.m.

A Riverton woman recently returned from her 10th humanitarian trip to Ukraine and is pressing for continued aid for the country in its war with Russia.
'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.

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.
Park City Jewish Festival brings famous singers, families together two years in a row

Park City Jewish Festival brings famous singers, families together two years in a row

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 6 - 6:17 a.m.

The second Annual Park City Jewish Festival was held Wednesday evening, bringing families from across Utah together to celebrate their culture and religion with the help of Jewish musicians.
Utah tribal leaders cite water, economic development as concerns at summit with state leaders

Utah tribal leaders cite water, economic development as concerns at summit with state leaders

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 1 - 8:30 p.m.

Water availability and economic development were some of the issues Utah tribal leaders brought up in meetings with state officials at a summit in Orem.
Traditional Diné food helps those suffering from heart failure, Navajo Nation study shows

Traditional Diné food helps those suffering from heart failure, Navajo Nation study shows

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 1 - 7:15 a.m.

A new study carried out in the Navajo Nation shows that a traditional Diné diet can play a role in helping heart failure patients.
'Definitely a need': Muslim leader says Utah needs Islamic advocacy group representation

'Definitely a need': Muslim leader says Utah needs Islamic advocacy group representation

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted July 30 - 12:02 p.m.

In the wake of a violent July 13 attack, a leader in Utah's Muslim community says the state needs an advocacy group to defend the Islamic community's interests.
Oaxaca, Pacific Islander community to be focus of separate weekend festivals

Oaxaca, Pacific Islander community to be focus of separate weekend festivals

  |  Posted July 24 - 7:48 a.m.

The Mexican state of Oaxaca and Utah's Pacific Islander community will be the focus of separate festivals this weekend.
Utah's Muslim community, advocates gather as show of solidarity after attack on man at mall

Utah's Muslim community, advocates gather as show of solidarity after attack on man at mall

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted July 23 - 3:35 p.m.

Members of Utah's Muslim community and their advocates gathered to push for more efforts to counter Islamophobia after an attack last week on a Muslim man.
Utah Odia Community hosts Rath Yatra at new temple in Kearns

Utah Odia Community hosts Rath Yatra at new temple in Kearns

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted July 18 - 8:31 p.m.

The Ratha Yatra Festival, honoring three Hindu gods in a festival centered around bringing people together, took place at the new BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir in Kearns on Saturday.
American Indian, Pacific Islander growth outpaced Utah's overall growth, new numbers show

American Indian, Pacific Islander growth outpaced Utah's overall growth, new numbers show

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted July 8 - 9:23 a.m.

The growth rate of the American Indian and Pacific Islander populations outpaced Utah's overall growth rate between 2020 and 2025, new estimates show.
The main motor: Latinos accounted for nearly half of Utah's growth from 2020 to 2025

The main motor: Latinos accounted for nearly half of Utah's growth from 2020 to 2025

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted June 26 - 6:18 a.m.

Latinos accounted for nearly half of Utah's overall population growth between 2020 and 2025 and were the primary motors in Salt Lake, Weber and Davis counties.
Wasatch County memorial near Japanese aviator's crash site revamped, rededicated

Wasatch County memorial near Japanese aviator's crash site revamped, rededicated

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted June 22 - 12:24 p.m.

The memorial in Wasatch County near the site of a Japanese aviator's 1929 plane crash has been upgraded and was rededicated on Saturday.
Activities slated to mark World Refugee Day, celebrate mariachi music

Activities slated to mark World Refugee Day, celebrate mariachi music

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted June 18 - 8:00 p.m.

A celebration is set for Friday to mark World Refugee Day while this year's installment of the Mariachi Festival is to be held Saturday.
Aloha Utah: How Native Hawaiians are building community and keeping culture alive

Aloha Utah: How Native Hawaiians are building community and keeping culture alive

Tamara Vaifanua, KSL  |  Posted June 16 - 12:01 p.m.

For the first time in history, a majority of Native Hawaiians live outside Hawaii, priced out of their home. Many headed for the mountains of Utah, and brought their aloha with them.
Navajo Mountain High School gets high-speed internet in landmark milestone

Navajo Mountain High School gets high-speed internet in landmark milestone

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted June 9 - 7:15 a.m.

Navajo Mountain High School last week celebrated the completed buildout of a 200-mile high-speed, fiber connectivity network for the school, marking a historic milestone of bringing high-speed internet to every public school in Utah.
A dozen Utah agencies signed deals with ICE, but many aren't talking about it

A dozen Utah agencies signed deals with ICE, but many aren't talking about it

VideoDaniella Rivera, KSL  |  Posted June 8 - 10:15 p.m.

A dozen Utah law enforcement agencies have inked agreements with ICE known as 287(g) agreements. The KSL Investigators set out to learn how the agreements are working.
'Not as different as you think': LGBTQ community, allies gather for annual Utah Pride Parade

'Not as different as you think': LGBTQ community, allies gather for annual Utah Pride Parade

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted June 7 - 6:15 p.m.

Tens of thousands of LGBTQ community members and their allies gathered for the annual Utah Pride Parade through downtown Salt Lake City.
Colombians in Utah will be able to cast ballots Sunday in Colombia's presidential vote

Colombians in Utah will be able to cast ballots Sunday in Colombia's presidential vote

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted May 30 - 10:00 p.m.

Colombians in Utah will be able to cast ballots Sunday in Colombia's presidential vote, if they're registered and have a Colombian identity card.
Utah softball star Huntyr Ava chases Olympic dream for American Samoa

Utah softball star Huntyr Ava chases Olympic dream for American Samoa

Tamara Vaifanua, KSL  |  Posted May 29 - 2:30 p.m.

Huntyr Ava played softball in high school, then became a powerhouse in college. Now, she's a coach and preparing to represent American Samoa at the 2028 Olympic Games.
'A great man': Death of conservative civil rights activist Robert Woodson felt in Utah

'A great man': Death of conservative civil rights activist Robert Woodson felt in Utah

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted May 22 - 7:00 p.m.

The death of conservative civil rights activist Robert Woodson is having ripple effects in Utah, where he was a regular visitor.