Utah's America 250

Utah Celebrates America 250

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Local fireworks businesses fearful after Utah governor's statewide ban

Local fireworks businesses fearful after Utah governor's statewide ban

Erin Cox, KSL  |  Posted June 26 - 7:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new statewide restriction on fireworks could leave some local stand owners facing significant financial losses during what was expected to be one of their busiest seasons.
Utah teen musicians to perform on National Mall stage for America 250 celebration

Utah teen musicians to perform on National Mall stage for America 250 celebration

Margaret Darby, Deseret News  |  Updated June 24 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

A band of teenage Utah musicians is now preparing for what its director calls the biggest performance in the group's 28-year history — a headlining appearance during the nation's America 250 celebrations.
Church of Jesus Christ delivers food to all 50 states to celebrate America 250

Church of Jesus Christ delivers food to all 50 states to celebrate America 250

Joe Wirthlin, KSL  |  Posted June 19 - 10:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is delivering 250 truckloads of food across the country for America 250 and recently reached all 50 states with a delivery in Hawaii.
Roy Days fireworks show faces possible cancellation, sparking community outcry

Roy Days fireworks show faces possible cancellation, sparking community outcry

Garna Mejia, KSL  |  Posted June 3 - 10:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A longstanding tradition at the heart of Roy's biggest annual celebration may be going dark this summer, a move that has left many residents stunned and frustrated.
Beaver County kicks off America 250 celebration by honoring history close to home

Beaver County kicks off America 250 celebration by honoring history close to home

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted May 20 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Beaver County is kicking off its celebration of America's 250th birthday by honoring pieces of history that have never really gone away, including the flag from the old USS Utah.