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Rep. John Curtis speaks against rule that would limit use of public lands
Ariel Harmer, Deseret News | Posted May 1 - 4:32 p.m. | Save Story
Several Utah representatives introduced legislation last week to withdraw a proposed rule they say would stop state-level management of public lands and block land from important uses.
The Colorado River is vital in Utah. Here's why it's going to get even more publicity
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted May 1 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
The Colorado River plays an important role in Utah and across the West. KSL.com is participating in a new collaborative to report on the issues tied to its future.
Survey: Utah voters say state is on the wrong track heading into elections
Ashley Fredde, KSL.com | Posted April 30 - 7:03 p.m. | Save Story
More than 60% of Utahns believe the state is on the wrong track and their quality of life is worse now than it was five years ago, according to a new survey from the Utah Foundation.
'Things could change real quick for us': Weber County avoids weekend flooding; officials on alert
Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV | Posted April 30 - 12:05 p.m. | Save Story
Water levels in Weber County are high, and officials are staying on alert. This past weekend, the sheriff's office warned people to avoid streams and rivers due to rising waters, but no flooding took place.
As Great Salt Lake nears key level, Utah finds inspiration elsewhere to help lake's recovery
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 30 - 8:03 a.m. | Save Story
The Great Salt Lake continues to improve from a record low in 2022, but Utah natural resources officials recently took trips to two other sites to learn what may help keep the lake's recovery going.
Weber County inland port project foes press for more study as decision date nears
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted April 29 - 8:33 p.m. | Save Story
Foes worried about the environmental impact of the proposed Weber County inland port project are pushing for more study into the plans as the date nears to formally consider the project.
Making your home a sanctuary for Utah's little miracle workers
Mike Godfrey for KSL.com | Posted April 29 - 8:04 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's native pollinators are in trouble and need your help. Here are things that can assist in making Utah a sanctuary.
St. George ranks in Top 10 cleanest metro areas in American Lung Association report
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted April 28 - 7:48 p.m. | Save Story
As many as 131.2 million people in the U.S. live where the air quality gets failing grades due to too-high levels of ozone or particle pollution. And it's a problem that's been getting worse.
Will the Winter Olympics be rotated between Salt Lake City and other permanent locations?
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted April 28 - 4:05 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's bid to host the 2034 Winter Games is seen as a "role model" for other bidders by Olympic officials, but a decision on permanent locations may be a decade — or more — away.
Ivins residents are concerned about location of planned water reservoir
Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV | Posted April 26 - 8:37 p.m. | Save Story
Some residents in the Ivins area are worried that new water reservoir would ruin an outdoor space everyone enjoys.
Why Salt Lake City plants thousands of new trees every year
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 26 - 11:15 a.m. | Save Story
Utah's capital city has planted thousands of more trees over the past decade, and city leaders say there are many reasons why.
Utah playing crucial role in Biden administration's plan to expand, modernize electrical grid
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted April 25 - 4:20 p.m. | Save Story
Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm on Thursday paid a visit to a Rocky Mountain Power substation in Salt Lake City to highlight the Biden administration's latest efforts to strengthen and expand the nation's electric grid while continuing to deploy clean energy.
'Sacrifices' will need to be made from Bear River water supply to help Great Salt Lake
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted April 25 - 11:00 a.m. | Save Story
With the Bear River serving so many different purposes in the state of Utah, agricultural producers are trying to make sure their uses for the river aren't forgotten as lawmakers discuss the preservation of the Great Salt Lake.
Allergies can make you miserable. Here's how to track pollen levels near you
Devi Shastri, Associated Press | Updated April 24 - 6:38 p.m. | Save Story
Allergy season is here, but it doesn't have to make you miserable. Experts say people can manage most symptoms by using over-the-counter medicines and knowing pollen levels.
How much will the Great Salt Lake rise? State to offer a reward if you guess it correctly
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 24 - 5:05 p.m. | Save Story
Water levels at the Great Salt Lake are higher now than at any other point in the last five years, but its peak this year is up to anyone's guess.
Why Utah could be in for a hot and dry summer
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 23 - 3:06 p.m. | Save Story
Utah could be in for another hot summer, according to a new long-range outlook.
New tool for algal bloom mitigation is making breakthrough results in Utah, scientists say
Mary Culbertson, KSL-TV | Posted April 23 - 1:32 p.m. | Save Story
Scientists are testing a new tool that aims to help suppress algal blooms in bodies of water, and experts say the device is producing breakthrough results.
Provo aiming to clean up Utah Lake with state-of-the-art wastewater treatment facility
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted April 23 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
A new secondary process wastewater treatment plant is being built in Provo to hopefully help clean up Utah Lake.
