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Reports find Utah’s booming economy contrasts mental health challenges

Daegan Beus
By Daegan Beus
September 03, 2026 10:00 AM
Utah ranks among the nation's strongest states in social capital, economic productivity and family stability, but continues to face significant challenges in mental health and affordability, according to new report by the Utah foundation.
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Thankgiving Point hosts Imaginaria for America 250

By Brittan Redford
July 13, 2026 11:00 AM
Thanksgiving Point’s Imaginaria is celebrating America 250 in Ashton Gardens with family-friendly activities for all ages.
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American Legion hosts Oremfest's classic car show

Emmeline Blythe
By Emmeline Blythe
July 13, 2026 10:54 AM
America 250 has been celebrated across the United States, and the Utah celebrations began in SCERA Park, over in Orem.
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Behind the scenes of Stadium of Fire

By Davey Gibson
July 08, 2026 04:10 PM
BYU’s Stadium of Fire has been a fixture of patriotic summer fun in Utah since 1980.
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Provo holds annual Fourth of July parade

By Davey Gibson
July 08, 2026 04:08 PM
Hundreds of people lined the streets of Provo to watch this year's Grand Parade organized by America's Freedom Festival at Provo.
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Stadium of Fire celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States

By Clara Pierce
July 08, 2026 03:52 PM
The Stadium of Fire is an impressive event every Fourth of July, but this year it takes on added meaning as the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary.
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In-Depth

Independence: Declared yet undefined

Emily Walker
By Emily Walker
June 29, 2026 10:00 AM
The definition of independence has changed in America's 250 years. Are we still an independent nation, or a nation of independents?
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More than marble: Monuments and the stories they hold

By Ellie Haverlock
June 29, 2026 10:00 AM
When I arrived on the East Coast in May, there was one thing I was most excited to see: monuments. I’m a history buff, and I couldn't imagine anything cooler than visiting grand spaces dedicated to my favorite American heroes. With my camera in hand, I set out to capture as many monuments as my memory card would allow. 
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National Tourism Day kicks off America's 250th anniversary celebrations in Utah Valley

By Brittan Redford
May 11, 2026 09:37 AM
Utah County is known for hosting a variety of festivals and celebrations year-round, but this year, many festivities are centered on America’s 250th anniversary.
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