History
What Do Donald Trump and Joseph Smith Have in Common?
What Do Donald Trump and Joseph Smith Have in Common? The short answer is they were both presidential candidates accused but never convicted of inciting riots.
J. Willard Marriott Library invites Utahns to help preserve history of the pandemic
Whatever your experience during these difficult times, you are part of history and the J. Willard Marriott Library at the University of Utah wants to hear from you. The library…
A Tale of Two Prisons: Construction of a modernized state penitentiary is underway almost 70 years after the closure of Utah’s first state prison in Sugar House
Nearly 70 years ago, Utah’s first state prison closed its doors and was transformed into the much-loved Sugar House Park. Construction is now underway on a new penitentiary that is…
Graphic Designers Rebrand Salt Lake City’s Neighborhoods
A group of graphic designers showed their love for the Capital City this October with the completion of an unpaid project that created logos and other branding items for neighborhoods…
Trappers and the Ogden Valley
“One hundred Cheyenne warriors, arrows drawn, fire in their eyes, riding on the fastest mustangs you ever did see were right on my heels! I could feel the ground rumble…
At Rest Far From Home: German Prisoners of War Were Killed After Germany Surrendered
At Fort Douglas Military Cemetery, dead warriors rest in peace. Amongst the quiet rows are nine white grave markers with distinctly German names: Otto Bross … Ernst Fuchs … Gottfried…
New Feature: Flip through the entire November issue online
Read all about how the Walker Brothers overcame all odds competing against Brigham Young for economic supremacy in downtown Salt Lake City.
What Your Walls May Hide
A man rebuilding his home makes an incredible find inside the house’s walls.
How Beer Saved Park City – Part I
Beer has played a vital overlooked aspect in Park City’s historical status. How did alcohol save one of Utah’s top tourist locations? Read the history here.
Salt Lake Sonar
Exelis, in Salt Lake City, pioneers piezoelectric ceramic technology for military and civilian use.
Turkey Soup For The Soul
It was a gray November evening in a grey classroom painted by bright smiles. I was an ESL teacher for newly arrived immigrants, a role that encompassed both instructing English…
August Issue Introduction
This issue is dedicated to Willard Richards (the Great-Great-Great- Grandfather of the editor of Utah Stories)
The Ute Indians
A picture of life on the Fort Duchesne reservation in Roosevelt, Utah The Ute Indians of North Western Utah are the least-educated, poorest citizens in Utah. Most live off Government assistance and…
