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Mysterious, historic Logan Canyon property has new owner
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted Feb. 14 - 10:31 p.m. | Save Story
A mysterious property in Logan Canyon with ties to old Hollywood has a new owner and a new vision for the future.
Traditional Ladin flags fly in Cortina for the Games
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted Feb. 12 - 5:35 p.m. | Save Story
You might see some blue, white and green flags are being flown all over Cortina during the Winter Olympics. They don't represent any country, but rather an Italian minority.
Abravanel Hall to remain a 'cultural anchor' in Utah's future as its past is celebrated
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 11 - 11:34 p.m. | Save Story
Abravanel Hall will remain a key part of downtown Salt Lake City for decades to come, even as parts of it will be renovated as part of a revamped downtown.
This investment is keeping Utah resorts afloat amid lackluster snowfall
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 8 - 12:03 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's winter has been rough, but an equally poor winter nearly 50 years ago likely helped resorts avoid catastrophe.
World's largest steam engine to return Utah as part of America 250 tour
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 2 - 6:30 p.m. | Save Story
The world's largest steam engine is coming back to Utah this spring in the first leg of its first-ever coast-to-coast tour, Union Pacific announced.
Debate over future of Cottonwood Paper Mill intensifies at planning meeting
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Jan. 25 - 8:35 a.m. | Save Story
Several residents spoke out this week against a proposed demolition of the old Cottonwood Heights paper mill.
How this historic Salt Lake City office building became a 217-unit residential tower
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 21 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
What was once 217,000 square feet of office space completed 60 years ago is now home to 217 residential units.
Scaffolding to come down as Salt Lake Temple renovation enters last full year
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 16 - 4:01 p.m. | Save Story
The scaffolding outside of the Salt Lake Temple is set to slowly come down in the coming months, as a multiyear effort to renovate the historic temple enters its final full year.
Inside Utah's new, 'one-of-a-kind' North Capitol building
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 14 - 9:09 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's brand new $320 million Capitol Hill complex opens to the public next week and will showcase Utah in a new way in 2026.
Climbing USA seeks at least $250K more after hitting snag in preserving historic Utah building
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 14 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City is leaning toward a plan to rebuild a 119-year-old building within the Rio Grande District after initially seeking to preserve it as part of Climbing USA's planned new headquarters.
Claudette Colvin, who refused to move seats on a bus at start of civil rights movement, dies at 86
Kimberly Chandler, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 13 - 10:47 p.m. | Save Story
Civil rights pioneer Claudette Colvin, known for her 1955 arrest for refusing to give up her seat on a segregated Montgomery bus to spark the modern civil rights movement, has died. She was 86.
Remember these? Historic Utah landmarks that are gone forever
Kathleen Clove, KSL | Posted Jan. 13 - 10:55 a.m. | Save Story
Here are seven places that were once a part of every day life in Utah but now offer little to no trace of their existence.
Salt Lake City turns 175: 5 things you may or may not know about Utah's capital city
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 9 - 10:17 a.m. | Save Story
This year marks a pivotal anniversary in Salt Lake City's history. These are some interesting facts about Utah's capital city.
Where to watch bald eagles in Utah in celebration of America 250
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 6 - 4:35 p.m. | Save Story
This year marks the U.S.'s 250th birthday, and one way to celebrate is to view one of its more majestic symbols, which has a home in Utah.
Demolition of historic Idaho Falls water tower to begin Monday
Daniel V. Ramirez, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Jan. 3 - 10:33 p.m. | Save Story
Built in 1937, Idaho Falls's old water tower is scheduled to begin its demolition on Jan. 5, marking the end of almost 90 years of service.
12 Utah places that received national historic recognition in 2025
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 2 - 7:07 a.m. | Save Story
2026 will be a big year for history in Utah and across the U.S., but 2025 was also a big year in preserving and recognizing history in the state.
Nancy Drew, Betty Boop and more: 26 notable works entering the public domain in 2026
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 1 - 12:04 p.m. | Save Story
Nancy Drew, Betty Boop and the first version of what would become Pluto are among the countless creative works entering the public domain as their copyrights expire on New Year's Day.
Americans in 1998 tried to predict 2025. Here's what they got right
Ariel Edwards-Levy, CNN | Posted Dec. 29 - 10:03 a.m. | Save Story
Gallup and USA Today called up 1,055 Americans on those landlines and asked them for their best predictions about a year in the distant future: 2025.
