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How this Utah stunt performer went from 'Studio C' to 'Marshals"
21+ hour, 12+ min ago (1271+ words) SALT LAKE CITY " For stunt performers, it is not a matter of if you get hit by a car, but when. And that is exactly what Katelynn Olson lives for. Today, those hours of backyard practice and years of persistence…...
Climber home in Utah after deadly Nepal avalanche
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (779+ words) KAMAS " A Utah man is home this week and sharing his experience of an avalanche on a mountain in Nepal that ultimately claimed the life of his partner. David Ashley had originally traveled to Nepal in April with his life…...
Salt Lake County's newest art installations celebrate America 250, give back to the community
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (528+ words) SALT LAKE CITY " Salt Lake County residents may encounter a variety of impressive sculptures made from canned food in the county's different public buildings as part of America 250 celebrations. Eight large sculptures made entirely of cans of food are on…...
A taste of Texas is moving into Salt Lake City's latest major development
6+ day, 16+ hour ago (565+ words) SALT LAKE CITY " Two restaurants with Lone-Star-State flair are moving into one of Salt Lake City's newest developments. Free Range Concepts inked a deal with Blaser Ventures and Lowe Property Group to move a pair of their brands, the Rustic…...
Freedom Truck visits Utah communities on nationwide tour
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (332+ words) DRAPER " A traveling mobile museum is in Draper this week as part of a nationwide tour leading up to America's 250th anniversary. The exhibit, known as the "Freedom Truck," is one of six 18-wheel trailers designed to bring museum-style displays directly…...
Families gather at Utah Veterans Memorial Cemetery to remember loved ones on Memorial Day
6+ day, 9+ hour ago (353+ words) BLUFFDALE " Thousands of American flags lined the grounds of the Utah Veterans Cemetery and Memorial Park on Memorial Day, each one marking a life, a sacrifice, and a story. For many families who visited Monday, the holiday meant more than…...
Salt Lake City's newest trail comes with a flashy new art piece nearly 2, 000 feet long
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (1058+ words) SALT LAKE CITY " Utah's capital city has a new urban trail, and it comes with what might be the state's longest piece of art celebrating a unique story from the community it connects. Salt Lake City completed its new 400 South…...
Utah lawyers mull lawsuit to halt Salt Lake City immigrant detention center plans
1+ week, 7+ hour ago (367+ words) SALT LAKE CITY " A lawyer who has advocated for the refugee and immigrant communities in Utah is laying the groundwork for possible legal action targeting a proposed federal immigration detention center in Salt Lake City. Jim Mc Conkie, who's been…...
Meet the Utah woman helping people running from polygamy
1+ week, 1+ day ago (896+ words) The Harriet Tubman of Utah doesn't necessarily look like the sort of person who spends her life rescuing refugees. There are no discernible hard edges to her. She's not a tough talker. Get her going and she'll brag about her…...
Utah's seasonal roads reopen ahead of holiday weekend
1+ week, 2+ day ago (231+ words) SALT LAKE CITY " Just in time for Memorial Day weekend, Utah's seasonal roads are officially open for summer travel. The Utah Department of Transportation announced Friday that Alpine Loop and Mirror Lake Highway reopened, marking the final seasonal road openings…...