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How Utah's first Olympics helped the world heal after 9/11

How Utah's first Olympics helped the world heal after 9/11

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 11 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Olympics are always memorable, but there was something about the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City — held just months after 9/11 — that made it sweeter.
Road delays expected near Utah Capitol as work on new historic trail begins

Road delays expected near Utah Capitol as work on new historic trail begins

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 11 - 9:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

Construction of a new historic trail near downtown Salt Lake City will begin on Monday, but state transportation officials warn it will cause traffic delays near the Utah State Capitol.
Saratoga Springs marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 with 3 days of community service

Saratoga Springs marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 with 3 days of community service

VideoGarna Mejia, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 11 - 9:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Residents across Saratoga Springs spent the week giving back to their community as part of a three-day service initiative commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
US marks 25 years since Sept. 11 attack

US marks 25 years since Sept. 11 attack

Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 11 - 8:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. is commemorating the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks that left nearly 3,000 people dead and the nation shaken.
Smithsonian marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 with a display of rare artifacts

Smithsonian marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 with a display of rare artifacts

Steven Sloan, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 10 - 10:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Smithsonian Museum of American History opened its own tribute to the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks with a display of various artifacts from the day that changed America forever.
Born after 9/11, Riverton students help preserve its legacy

Born after 9/11, Riverton students help preserve its legacy

VideoGarna Mejia, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 10 - 5:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, a generation of Utah students that was not yet born is helping preserve the memory of that day.
Runners carrying American flags from Boston to NYC to 'reclaim the route' of 9/11 flights

Runners carrying American flags from Boston to NYC to 'reclaim the route' of 9/11 flights

Brandon Truitt, WBZ via CNN  |  Updated Sept. 10 - 2:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two American flags are being carried from Boston to Ground Zero in New York City to remember the lives lost in the Sept. 11 terror attacks 25 years ago.
Utah woman returns to New York for 25th anniversary of 9/11

Utah woman returns to New York for 25th anniversary of 9/11

VideoDan Rascon, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 9 - 6:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

As the nation prepares to mark the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, a Utah woman is once again making the trip to New York City.
Psychedelic 'Furthur' bus rolls back into San Francisco for new Grateful Dead exhibit

Psychedelic 'Furthur' bus rolls back into San Francisco for new Grateful Dead exhibit

Olga R. Rodriguez, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 4 - 6:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

A school bus that played a key role in the 1960s hippie movement has returned to San Francisco. Used by author Ken Kesey and his Merry Band of Pranksters, the "Furthur" bus is now part of an exhibition celebrating the Grateful Dead.
Real estate firm buys century-old Salt Lake City building, plans $40M renovation

Real estate firm buys century-old Salt Lake City building, plans $40M renovation

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 1 - 5:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

A historic Ford Motor Company facility-turned-office building in downtown Salt Lake City has been acquired, and its new owners say they plan to preserve the structure as its new headquarters.
Arbon Valley filmmaker tells untold story of Ground Zero in 9/11 documentary

Arbon Valley filmmaker tells untold story of Ground Zero in 9/11 documentary

VideoLisa Lete, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Sept. 1 - 4:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, an Arbon Valley filmmaker is telling a story about what happened after the rubble was cleared and New York City faced a difficult question: What should become of Ground Zero?
Historic Tenth Ward Square offers glimpse into changing Church of Jesus Christ chapel designs

Historic Tenth Ward Square offers glimpse into changing Church of Jesus Christ chapel designs

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 30 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Tenth Ward Chapel Square in Salt Lake City was originally three separate buildings that were later combined into one; its historic design, now modernized, reflects the evolving philosophy of chapel design for the area's dominant religion.
Flag historian prepares for 250 anniversary of American flag in Grantsville

Flag historian prepares for 250 anniversary of American flag in Grantsville

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 27 - 1:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

At the Grantsville Library, DeVaughn Simper, the vexillologist with the largest collection of flags west of the Mississippi, will showcase the historical progression of the American Flag from its inception to today.
Salt Lake City's historic headquarters could soon be renamed

Salt Lake City's historic headquarters could soon be renamed

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 26 - 5:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's capital city believes the historic name of its City Hall continues to create confusion, especially as county offices move south.
Preservationists are working to extend the life of a rare Revolutionary War 'witness tree'

Preservationists are working to extend the life of a rare Revolutionary War 'witness tree'

Allen G. Breed, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 24 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

A centuries-old South Carolina live oak that witnessed a pivotal Revolutionary War battle is being restored after the chains and cables meant to save it began threatening its survival.
Pulitzers and American Library Association launch 'Pulitzer on the Road' touring exhibit

Pulitzers and American Library Association launch 'Pulitzer on the Road' touring exhibit

Hillel Italie, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 20 - 9:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Barbara Kingsolver, Percival Everett and Daniel Kraus will be among the authors and other Pulitzer Prize-winning artists and journalists participating in a 20-city touring exhibition.
Meet the Idaho man bringing pioneer history to life

Meet the Idaho man bringing pioneer history to life

Emily Walker, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 16 - 7:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Idaho historian has spent three decades compiling thousands of pioneer diary entries to preserve and bring the stories of Oregon and California Trail travelers to life.
Artist behind proposed $55M Grand Liberty Arch says he won't build it at Utah Capitol

Artist behind proposed $55M Grand Liberty Arch says he won't build it at Utah Capitol

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 14 - 12:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

The artist behind a 60-foot arch aimed at celebrating the history of U.S., proposed to be built near the Utah Capitol, said he is pursuing a new location following neighborhood pushback.
Developer earns tax credits after preserving 64-year-old building in new housing project

Developer earns tax credits after preserving 64-year-old building in new housing project

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 14 - 9:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new mixed-use housing development east of downtown Salt Lake City has now received tax credits for preserving a historic building within its design.