Acts of Kindness: Local dance studio provides community place without barriers
— A local dance studio, Rise Up School of Dance, aims to provide an inclusive community space where anyone can dance with few barriers to entry.More: ABC 4 All 2 reports
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Tower Theatre renovation update reveals future plans for SLC landmark
— Salt Lake Film Society provided an update on renovation plans for the historic Tower Theatre in Salt Lake City, showing the community what to expect from the nearly century-old landmark's future.More: ABC4 (YouTube) , KSL , KUTV 2News , KUTV 2News (YouTube) All 5 reports
Utah antisemitism taskforce shares anti-hate model
— A Utah antisemitism task force met with Pittsburgh leaders to discuss a collaborative model that helped prevent a violent attack targeting the local Jewish community.
New Raise the Future CEO brings lifelong commitment to the organization's mission
— Raise the Future, a Utah nonprofit focused on foster care and adoption, has named a new CEO who began her career at the organization as an intern.
Pendry Park City closes out summer with final Live Jazz at The Pool House, earlier hours
— Pendry Park City will host the final Live Jazz at The Pool House event of the summer season on Sept. 16, with music from 6 to 9 p.m., ahead of a planned return next season.
Pigskin Predictions, Week 1; Gilberg takes number one spot, Gifford has to settle for number two
— A local newspaper's football pick'em contest results for Week 1, with Daniel Gilberg taking first place and Darren Gifford placing second.
Freedom and common good with Dallin H Oaks
— Dallin H. Oaks, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered a keynote address ahead of Constitution Day discussing faith, religious liberty and the U.S. founding document.More: KSL News (YouTube) , KSL's Inside Sources , Salt Lake Tribune All 4 reports
Kanab marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 with memorial walk
— Kanab firefighters and community members held their annual memorial walk on September 11, marking 25 years since the 9/11 attacks with a ceremony and a 3.43-mile walk honoring the 343 firefighters who died at the World…
Utah National Guard Apaches cross 27 stadiums in 19 minutes for 9/11 tribute
— Utah National Guard's 1-211th Aviation Regiment flew ten AH-64E Apache helicopters over 27 Wasatch Front high school football stadiums in a precisely timed 19-minute window Friday night to mark 25 years since the…
Operation Kind Heart Navajo reservation dog food drive
— Kanab-based nonprofit Operation Kind Heart delivered 10,000 pounds of donated dog food to the Navajo reservation in Shiprock, New Mexico, partnering with local rescues to distribute it to residents and elders.
Rutan aircraft return to Kanab for annual fly-in
— Kanab Municipal Airport hosted the annual Rutan Fly-In and Turner Classic over Labor Day weekend, drawing 117 registered attendees and 56 aircraft for the 30-plus year gathering of canard aircraft enthusiasts.
Dogs make a big splash at Kanab City Pool
— Kanab City Pool hosted its annual Doggie Pool Day on September 12, letting local dogs swim before the pool closed for the season, with proceeds benefiting the city dog park.
Kanab’s Wild West Fest, celebrating America’s “reel” Western heritage
— Kanab's Wild West Fest, a locally sponsored event centered on the Little Hollywood Museum, featured film screenings, celebrity panels, stunt shows and cowboy poetry celebrating the town's Western film heritage.
Holocaust survivor visits the University of Utah
— A Holocaust survivor visited the University of Utah to share her experience at Auschwitz, prompting radio hosts to discuss visits to concentration camps and Holocaust denial.The line between offense and a funny joke -- what is it?
— On a podcast segment, hosts discuss where the line falls between humor and offense, prompted by a Texas Longhorns quarterback apologizing to ESPN's Holly Rowe over AI-video comments.
Families turn to free events as fall arrives in Davis County
— Davis County families and organizations highlight free fall activities, including the Freedom's Light Festival in Bountiful and Bountiful Davis Arts Center programs, as affordability becomes a bigger draw for local…