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Heber City celebrates America's 250th with parade, patriotism and a playful boo for King George III
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted July 4 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
Fourth of July parades happen every year, but this year's celebration in Heber City carried extra meaning.
FamilySearch is inviting Americans to learn about their heritage
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted July 4 - 8:30 p.m. | Save Story
FamilySearch has invited Americans to learn more about their family history and their ancestors who helped build the nation, as well as to record their own story for generations to come.
Bonneville Salt Flats to welcome Fourth of July fireworks as restrictions remain across Utah
Garna Mejia, KSL | Posted July 4 - 7:15 p.m. | Save Story
The Bureau of Land Management expects about 1,000 people to gather at the Salt Flats this year — roughly double last year's attendance — as residents look for a safe alternative to celebrate Independence Day.
After losing cabins in the Cottonwood Fire, neighbors say wildfire preparations were still worth it
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted July 4 - 6:48 p.m. | Save Story
Beaver County Fire Warden George Humphreys said the Cottonwood Fire caused devastating losses, but that's not evidence that wildfire mitigation work failed.
'Amazing': Dallas Jenkins praises the BYU Creamery as a personal favorite
Margaret Darby, Deseret News | Posted July 4 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
Dallas Jenkins mentioned that during his time spent working in Utah, he's found some of his favorite restaurants and ice cream spots in the country.
People pack Provo parade to celebrate America's 250th birthday
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted July 4 - 3:04 p.m. | Save Story
Hundreds of thousands of people gathered in Provo on Saturday morning for one of the largest 4th of July parades in the western United States.
Celebrating Shabbat on the eve of the Fourth of July
Joe Wirthlin, KSL | Posted July 4 - 2:11 p.m. | Save Story
While many Americans are celebrating the Fourth of July with parades and fireworks, Jewish Americans have a quieter celebration on the eve of their Shabbat, their day of rest.
Brothers play key role in SUU rodeo team's first ever regionals win
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted July 4 - 12:03 p.m. | Save Story
The SUU men's rodeo team won the university's first Rocky Mountain Regional Championship since program's inception in the 1960s.
Kaysville fire started by a group of young adults playing with fireworks, fire department says
Becky Bruce, KSL | Updated July 4 - 10:31 a.m. | Save Story
A Kaysville fire that forced residents to briefly evacuate Friday night started after a group of young adults shot fireworks at each other, the Kaysville Fire Department said on Saturday.
Nonprofit surprises 9-year-old monster truck superfan ahead of Monster Jam World Finals
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted July 4 - 9:24 a.m. | Save Story
With the Monster Jam World Finals rolling into town this weekend, a 9‑year‑old superfan received a surprise that stole the spotlight long before engines roar at Rice‑Eccles Stadium.
US Olympic official: 'No concerns' about changes in Utah's 2034 Winter Games leadership
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted July 4 - 8:43 a.m. | Save Story
The departure of the only high-ranking Olympian on the organizing committee for Utah's 2034 Winter Olympics aren't a worry for U.S. Olympic and Paralympic officials.
Smith and Morehouse, Porcupine only full reservoirs in Utah right now
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted July 4 - 7:41 a.m. | Save Story
As many reservoirs struggle statewide, some of the smaller, high-elevation reservoirs remain full. That's not by chance but rather strategy on the part of water managers.
'A real community story': Midway residents honor veterans with 250 flags on Memorial Hill
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted July 4 - 7:17 a.m. | Save Story
In Midway, 250 flags adorn Memorial Hill, honoring veterans and military service members while celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States.
Thousands gather at State Capitol for concert ringing in America 250
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted July 3 - 10:40 p.m. | Save Story
On the eve of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Utahns reflected on the anniversary's meaning at the Utah Capitol as they took in an outdoor concert featuring the Utah Symphony.
Why are fireworks a key piece of Fourth of July celebrations?
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 3 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
A debate over Fourth of July fireworks this year is just the latest chapter in a saga involving the holiday, a tradition and Utah.
On the road with Sen. John Curtis as he walks 250 miles through Utah
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted July 3 - 8:32 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Sen. John Curtis is nearing the end of his 250-mile walk celebrating the 250th anniversary of America's founding.
Brigham Young University building new housing for married students
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted July 3 - 7:47 p.m. | Save Story
Married Brigham Young University students will soon have more housing options, with the university set to build 11 new apartment buildings at the Wymount Terrace on-campus housing area.
Mapleton boy finds living kidney donor in a neighborhood friend
Sarah Martin, KSL | Posted July 3 - 7:08 p.m. | Save Story
For 16 years, Collin Chournos lived with just one kidney working at far below normal levels. When a kidney donation became his only option, he found a match right in his backyard.
Provo's Fourth of July parade promises to be 'bigger' than ever for America 250
Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted July 3 - 6:26 p.m. | Save Story
Provo parade organizers are promising the July 4 parade will be "bigger" than ever for America 250.
Environment »
After losing cabins in the Cottonwood Fire, neighbors say wildfire preparations were still worth it
Police & Courts »
Large brush fire burns near Slate Canyon in Provo
- After losing cabins in the Cottonwood Fire, neighbors say wildfire preparations were still worth it
- Kaysville fire started by a group of young adults playing with fireworks, fire department says
- DNR law enforcement keeps eyes on wildlife, livestock crimes amid recent incident
- Man dies after being struck by vehicle in Cedar City parking lot
Politics »
Trump vows July 4 speech will happen 'no matter what' after storms threaten Washington rally
- Rare copy of Declaration of Independence found by UK National Archives in papers of captured US ship
- Iran begins dayslong funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in war
- Trump Accounts to debut as US kicks off 250th Independence Day celebrations
- 18-year-old BYU-I student walking 1,000 miles for Tibet
Utah Counties »
Large brush fire burns near Slate Canyon in Provo
- Heber City celebrates America's 250th with parade, patriotism and a playful boo for King George III
- FamilySearch is inviting Americans to learn about their heritage
- Bonneville Salt Flats to welcome Fourth of July fireworks as restrictions remain across Utah
- After losing cabins in the Cottonwood Fire, neighbors say wildfire preparations were still worth it
