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Opinion: America is and has been great

Our 250th Anniversary is something to celebrate.
By James VanLooy, Opinion Writer | July 14, 2026

  On July 4th, 2026, the United States of America celebrated its 250th anniversary. It has been an interesting experience this year to see how this celebration of our history has not had a positive...

The Wasatch Wildflower Festival at the base of Brighton Ski Resort on July 11, 2026. (Photo by Jonathan Downward | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

The Utah Wildflower Festival celebrates its 30th anniversary

The Cottonwood Canyons Foundation hosted its 30th annual Wildflower Festival, raising awareness about one of Utah’s most vital watersheds.
By Jonathon Downard | July 14, 2026

  Started in 1996 by Alta locals, the Cottonwood Canyons Foundation’s Wildflower Festival aims to educate the public on one of Utah’s most vital mountain watersheds. Along with guides pointing...

Salt Lake City artist Sophie Nebeker in her studio with one of her sculptures. (Photo courtesy of Lucy Nebeker)

Local artist hosts ceramic workshop to foster community artwork 

Artist Sophie Nebeker hosts tile workshop to involve community in creating a mosaic to be installed in Sugar House.
By Ashlee Astin, Arts Writer | July 14, 2026

  Salt Lake City-based artist Sophie Nebeker hosted a ceramic tile workshop at the studio Iron Desert Arts on Sunday, July 5, to involve the community in a local art project.  At the workshop,...

Firefighter Nicholai Allen, founder of SAFE SOSS, hosing out part of a wildfire. (Photo courtesy of Nicholai Allen)

One firefighter’s mission to save homes

Wildland firefighter Nicholai Allen has seen what wildfires can do. Here's his response.
By Jonathon Downard | July 14, 2026

  As wildfires and droughts become more prevalent throughout the Western United States, more and more homes are being exposed to wildfire risk. Wildland-urban interface fires (WUI) — a zone where...

A facsimile of the Declaration of Independence in the "America in the Archive: The Many Voices of Democracy" exhibition on July 7, 2026 in the Marriott Library. (Photo by Meadow Stewart | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Marriott Library unveils “America in the Archive”

A new Marriott Library exhibition uses personal stories and rare historical artifacts to explore 250 years of American democracy.
By Meadow Stewart, News Writer | July 12, 2026

  With the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, a new exhibition at the University of Utah’s J. Willard Marriott Library invites visitors to consider the nation’s history as...

Belgium's Hans Vanaken celebrates scoring the team's third goal with Dodi Lukebakio and Youri Tielemans as Antonee Robinson of the U.S. reacts, July 6.

USMNT’s World Cup dream ends with familiar Round of 16 exit

Belgium's 4-1 victory exposes the gap between the United States and the world's elite as controversy surrounding Folarin Balogun's overturned suspension
By Collyn Cowles, Assistant Sports Editor | July 10, 2026

  The United States men’s national team captivated the country throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. On Monday night their tournament dreams came to an end in familiar fashion with a 4-1 loss to...

A view of the newly opened Museum of Utah and the state capitol behind it. (Photo by Leo LeBohec)

The Museum of Utah brings fresh exhibits about state history

New history museum in Salt Lake City brings unique exhibits on Utah's deep history and cultural heritage.
By Elise Golightly, Arts Writer | July 7, 2026

  The Museum of Utah, the official museum of state history, opened last month and features a deep dive into Utah’s rich history. Its creators say it is great for long-time Utahns and newcomers...