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From salsa and chips to owning a market: How a southern Utah couple supports local businesses

From salsa and chips to owning a market: How a southern Utah couple supports local businesses

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 23 - 2:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Summer and Harry Altena have turned a family salsa recipe into a chip brand, and now into a full-fledged farmer's market in Washington that helps other small business owners grow their products.
'Heartbroken': Tenants of Midvale apartments damaged in blaze press for help, answers

'Heartbroken': Tenants of Midvale apartments damaged in blaze press for help, answers

VideoTyrese Boone and Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 23 - 2:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tenants of the 220-unit Midvale apartment complex heavily damaged in a fire in late July demonstrated outside the building, pressing for help and more information.
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.  |  Save Story

The Holy Trinity Cathedral was damaged following the earthquake on March 18, 2020. Their projected bill for the repairs? $1.6 million
'Shared artistic hobby': Mother-son duo showcases quilts at Springville Museum of Art

'Shared artistic hobby': Mother-son duo showcases quilts at Springville Museum of Art

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 23 - 10:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Springville mother and her son are likely the first family duo to have pieces in the Springville Museum of Art's annual quilt show at the same time. The hobby has strengthened their bond.
The Full Circle Boys danced with Derek Hough. Now they're taking the stage at 'Dancing Under the Stars'

The Full Circle Boys danced with Derek Hough. Now they're taking the stage at 'Dancing Under the Stars'

Margaret Darby, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 23 - 9:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

The 21st annual "Dancing Under the Stars" showcase will bring Utah performers to the SCERA stage this weekend, continuing a summer tradition that has nurtured generations of performers.
The world's largest drinking chocolate library is coming to Utah

The world's largest drinking chocolate library is coming to Utah

Sarah Gambles, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 23 - 8:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Knoops Chocolate, a drinking chocolate restaurant with 30 locations in the U.K. and Europe, opened its first store in the U.S. on Saturday in Salt Lake City.
Cedar Hills mom receiving double lung transplant after other cancer treatments fail

Cedar Hills mom receiving double lung transplant after other cancer treatments fail

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 23 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Cedar Hills mom Kelsey Flake is receiving a double lung transplant to treat her Stage 4 cancer. She temporarily moved to Chicago for the treatment, which was her only option after other treatments failed.
Man sent to prison for Millcreek stabbing over drug dispute

Man sent to prison for Millcreek stabbing over drug dispute

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 22 - 10:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man is spending time in prison after admitting to stabbing a man in a Millcreek apartment. In a voicemail, the defendant said it was "about principle."
Utah's state parks recorded 12 million visits over past year. These parks are gaining popularity

Utah's state parks recorded 12 million visits over past year. These parks are gaining popularity

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 22 - 9:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

More than 12.1 million people visited Utah state parks over the past fiscal year, and some new parks are quickly gaining popularity over others.
Too many kids 'on the sidelines': Utah 2034 pledges funds in youth sports donation effort

Too many kids 'on the sidelines': Utah 2034 pledges funds in youth sports donation effort

VideoJoe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 22 - 8:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Organizing Committee for the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games announced it would participate in Utah Youth Sports Giving Day, a community impact program to support youth sports.
Massive new art installation planned for Sugar House seeks to highlight its neighbors

Massive new art installation planned for Sugar House seeks to highlight its neighbors

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 22 - 7:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sugar House's growth has brought many residents to its core, and a new art installation aims to highlight all the different people who live in the Salt Lake City neighborhood.
Evacuations lifted after Harley Fire reaches 75% containment

Evacuations lifted after Harley Fire reaches 75% containment

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 22 - 6:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

The evacuations issued on Friday for residents in Box Elder County near the Harley Fire have been lifted. The Harley Fire reached 75% containment on Saturday.
President, CEO of Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation dies at 58

President, CEO of Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation dies at 58

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 22 - 6:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Colin Hilton, President and CEO of the Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation died on Saturday after leading the organization for over two decades.
Utah barbershop chain helps with back-to-school through backpack donations

Utah barbershop chain helps with back-to-school through backpack donations

VideoAndrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 22 - 5:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Fellas Chop Shop barbershop is collecting donations to provide 250 backpacks filled with school supplies to students in need as part of its effort to give back to local communities.
'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.  |  Save Story

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.
150 companies form coalition in Utah to get defense technology to troops faster

150 companies form coalition in Utah to get defense technology to troops faster

Heather Peterson, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 22 - 2:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

About 150 American companies launched a new coalition Friday aimed at getting defense technology into the hands of troops faster.
'It started out as a dream': Beaver outdoor adventure store closing after disasters in area

'It started out as a dream': Beaver outdoor adventure store closing after disasters in area

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 22 - 1:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tucker High Adventure Tours in Beaver is closing its brick and mortar, citing catastrophic fires and floods in the area.
With 'Super El Niño' on the way, Vail Resorts announces opening dates in the West

With 'Super El Niño' on the way, Vail Resorts announces opening dates in the West

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 22 - 11:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

As we endure the extended "dog days of summer" amid another hot spell, one ski resort company already has its sights set on what the coming "Super El Niño " is expected to deliver.
How a smashed cuke salad — and other homegrown dishes — are helping fight hunger at Utah Valley University

How a smashed cuke salad — and other homegrown dishes — are helping fight hunger at Utah Valley University

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 22 - 10:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Jokes about "starving students" and dorm pantries stocked with nothing but a couple packages of ramen and a half-empty bottle of Tabasco may be campus humor standbys. But hunger is a reality for many Utah college students.