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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.
Moab Music Festival celebrates 250 years of American music in Utah canyons
Ariel Harmer, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 13 - 7:39 a.m. | Save Story
The Moab Music Festival combines music and nature for a series of indoor and outdoor performances featuring chamber music, jazz, Latin music and more.
STEM Action Center honors winners of Utah 3D coin design contest
VideoMadi Vollmer, KSL | Updated July 23 - 1:35 p.m. | Save Story
The STEM Action Center recognized winners of the America250 Utah 3D Coin Design Contest, highlighting 3D-printed designs that celebrate Utah's history, culture and landmarks.
Farmington High School Marching Band finds new stage after Washington parade cancellation
VideoDebbie Worthen, KSL | Updated July 7 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
The Farmington High School Marching Band has quite the story to tell after heading to Washington to perform in the Fourth of July parade, which was canceled the night before due to excessive heat.
Salt Lake Valley sees quiet July Fourth weekend, some Utah fires reported
VideoEmma Benson, KSL | Updated July 6 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake Valley saw a quieter Fourth of July weekend, but some Utah fires were reported.
Cache Valley honors America 250 with community picnic and patriotic program
VideoEmma Benson, KSL | Posted July 6 - 7:26 a.m. | Save Story
Live music, picnic blankets and lawn chairs filled Merlin Olsen Park Sunday during an America 250 community picnic and patriotic program.
NFL legendary coach Andy Reid joins Tabernacle Choir's tribute to America's 250th anniversary
VideoDan Rascon, KSL | Posted July 5 - 9:30 p.m. | Save Story
Legendary coach Andy Reid helped deliver a message of unity and patriotism during a special broadcast of Music & the Spoken Word honoring America's 250th anniversary.
Helper neighbors gather for America's Potluck to celebrate community
VideoAlex Cabrero, KSL | Posted July 5 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
Families, friends and visitors gathered at Helper City Park and along Main Street to take part in a nationwide event celebrating America's 250th anniversary.
Trump's administration won't seek new bids to repair the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
Steve Peoples, Associated Press | Updated July 5 - 3:30 p.m. | Save Story
The Trump administration will not seek new bids to repair the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said Sunday as he faced new questions about the troubled project and the taxpayer money involved.
Trump gives campaign-style July 4 speech on National Mall for US 250th anniversary
VideoAndy Sullivan and Steve Holland, Reuters | Updated July 5 - 9:37 a.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump marked the 250th anniversary of the United States on Saturday with a campaign-style speech that repeated his calls for new voting restrictions, warned that "communists" could gain ground in the country and cycled through what he touted as his achievements.
Pope Leo XIV urges US to welcome immigrants in July 4 appeal from Lampedusa
Joshua McElwee, Reuters | Posted July 4 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
Pope Leo XIV marked America 250 on Saturday with an appeal to welcome and protect immigrants, in a letter sent to his home country as he visited Italy's migrant frontline island of Lampedusa.
Heber City celebrates America's 250th with parade, patriotism and a playful boo for King George III
VideoAlex 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
VideoGarna 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.
People pack Provo parade to celebrate America's 250th birthday
VideoDaniel 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 R. Wirthlin Jr, 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.
'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.
Where you can and can't light personal fireworks in Utah this Fourth of July
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated July 2 - 10:35 a.m. | Save Story
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox recently issued an order banning personal fireworks amid Utah's worst fire season in at least six years. Cities, however, have the option to create "safe zones."
American Heritage Museum opens at SCERA ahead of Independence Day celebrations
VideoAnnette Campbell, KSL | Posted July 2 - 9:04 a.m. | Save Story
As the Freedom Festival events begin across Utah County, the SCERA Center for the Arts welcomes visitors to a new collection showcasing centuries of American history.
