Inside the Story: Behind the Intense Preparations for the Miss America Pageant

(KUTV) She may have won the Miss Utah crown, but the pressure is just beginning for JessiKate Riley.

Riley is now preparing for one of the biggest events of her life–the Miss America Pageant.

“I think it’s every little girl’s dream to be Miss America,” said Riley.

Riley was crowned Miss Utah 2017 in June and since then, it has been non-stop preparation for the Miss America competition.

Read Dan Rascon’s full story at KUTV.com.

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