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Life and Death in the Cache County During the Spanish Flu

In episode 14 of the “Speak Your Piece” podcast, Senior Historian Brad Westwood interviews Dr. Holly George about her work on topics such as theater in Washington state and the...
Last updated: March 4, 2026
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Fox 13 Tells Stories Behind Artifacts, Artwork in New Series

Beginning July 4, Todd Tanner with Fox 13 will be digging into the historic treasures found in the state-owned collections of artifacts and art....
Last updated: March 4, 2026
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Eight Themes Offered

Salt Lake West Side Stories: Post ThreeBy Brad Westwood Historical themes allow us to understand the past by drawing connections to larger events and historical contexts. Woven together in this...
Last updated: March 4, 2026
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National History Day Honors North Logan Student Video

The National Museum of African American History and Culture will show a video created by Natalia Lopez of Green Canyon High School about the historic Mendez v Westminster ruling....
Last updated: March 4, 2026
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The Art of Women, Voting

By Ellen Fagg Weist One hundred fifty years ago, Seraph Young, a 23-year-0ld Salt Lake City schoolteacher, amplified the voices of Utah women by casting her first vote in a...
Last updated: March 4, 2026
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Interfaith Leaders Record Video for Hardest-hit Communities

Religious leaders from many of Utah’s faiths are urging everyone to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in a new video....
Last updated: March 4, 2026
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Governors Adds Multicultural, Indian Affairs to Leadership Team

Governor Gary R. Herbert has elevated the division directors for Indian Affairs and Multicultural Affairs to his executive leadership team....
Last updated: March 4, 2026
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Reverend France Davis, a Utah Faith and Civil Rights Leader for over Fifty Years

03.02.2020 (Episode 13) Reverend France A. Davis, pastor emeritus, of the Salt Lake City’s Calvary Baptist Church, served his congregation as its pastor for over 45 years. In late December...
Last updated: March 4, 2026
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Poetry is accessible. Poetry is immediate. Poetry is healing.

Glenis Redmond, a road warrior poet from North Carolina, will offer creative fire at this year’s Mountain West Arts Conference. By Ellen Fagg Weist | Photo illustration by Todd Anderson...
Last updated: March 4, 2026
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Radio Spots Will Encourage Charitable Donations

Mid-Utah Radio, which has six radio stations that cover much of central Utah, will begin airing public service announcements encouraging people to help people and organizations struggling because of the...
Last updated: March 4, 2026
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Help Save Summer

Nearly 30 cultural organizations, entertainment companies and professional sports teams urged their season ticket holders, subscribers and supports to stay home in order to hopefully save summer and fall events.,...
Last updated: March 4, 2026
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In three acts: Creating an opera by children

Crafting your own musical stories offers a little bit of everything, arts supporters say, but kids admit it’s a lot of work. By Ellen Fagg Weist | Photography by Todd...
Last updated: March 4, 2026