Carter Williams

Great Salt Lake's southern arm reaches 'significant' level as spring rise slows down

Great Salt Lake's southern arm reaches 'significant' level as spring rise slows down

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 14 - 10:35 p.m.

The Great Salt Lake's southern arm has reached a "significant" level before the lake's expected summer drop.
Wildlife officials continue to track for fish species illegally introduced at Utah reservoir

Wildlife officials continue to track for fish species illegally introduced at Utah reservoir

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 14 - 9:25 p.m.

Utah wildlife officials say they are still tracking Strawberry Reservoir after a fish was found illegally dumped in the reservoir over the winter.
Salt Lake City eyes major zoning changes to handle Smith Entertainment Group's request

Salt Lake City eyes major zoning changes to handle Smith Entertainment Group's request

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 14 - 9:05 p.m.

Salt Lake City is reviewing zoning amendments as it continues its negotiations with Smith Entertainment Group over a proposed entertainment district around the Delta Center.
Salt Lake City wants to make Main Street 'a place for people.' Here's what it could look like

Salt Lake City wants to make Main Street 'a place for people.' Here's what it could look like

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 14 - 6:15 a.m.

A new 215-page study shows what the future of Main Street in downtown Salt Lake City could look like, and it's closer to what was envisioned 62 years ago.
Challenges come to Ogden Raptors games this year as MLB extends partnership

Challenges come to Ogden Raptors games this year as MLB extends partnership

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 13 - 4:25 p.m.

New rules and teams are coming to the Pioneer League this season, as it expands on its MLB partnership.
'Cherished' southern Utah site expected to be closed for 2 months this summer

'Cherished' southern Utah site expected to be closed for 2 months this summer

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 13 - 11:09 a.m.

One of the "most cherished recreation sites" within Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument will be closed for a large chunk of the summer.
Salt Lake's historic apartments tell a story starting to repeat itself

Salt Lake's historic apartments tell a story starting to repeat itself

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 11 - 10:30 p.m.

A surge of apartments in Salt Lake City over the past two decades is reminiscent to another growth spurt a century ago.
These were the top US baby names of 2023

These were the top US baby names of 2023

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 10 - 7:59 p.m.

Social Security Administration officials on Friday released the top baby names of 2023 and some familiar names topped the list.
'Potentially historic' geomagnetic storm could produce northern lights in Utah

'Potentially historic' geomagnetic storm could produce northern lights in Utah

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 10 - 12:03 p.m.

A "potentially historic" geomagnetic storm is forecast for this weekend and it appears Utahns might be able to catch a glimpse of an aurora borealis from it.
How art is being used to tell transcontinental railroad's full history 155 years later

How art is being used to tell transcontinental railroad's full history 155 years later

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 10 - 9:46 a.m.

A new monument at the state Capitol in Salt Lake City adds to growing art about the transcontinental railroad's history 155 years after it was completed in Utah.
High wind warning, advisories issued as easterly downslope winds return

High wind warning, advisories issued as easterly downslope winds return

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 9 - 12:12 p.m.

Many parts of the Wasatch Front's northern half picked up multiple inches of precipitation this week, and now northern Utah is getting the brunt of easterly winds.
An 'iconic' art installation is coming to Salt Lake City's old Raging Waters site

An 'iconic' art installation is coming to Salt Lake City's old Raging Waters site

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 9 - 6:15 a.m.

The future Glendale Park will be home to Salt Lake City's next "iconic" public art installation, the city's mayor says.
3 ramps to close this weekend as UDOT picks up work on 62 Salt Lake County bridges

3 ramps to close this weekend as UDOT picks up work on 62 Salt Lake County bridges

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 8 - 7:34 p.m.

Three freeway ramps near the Salt Lake City International Airport will close this weekend for repairs, as crews repair 62 Salt Lake County bridges this year.
Utah finalizes 2024 big game permit amount, sets new shed hunting rules

Utah finalizes 2024 big game permit amount, sets new shed hunting rules

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 8 - 5:35 p.m.

Utah wildlife officials approved a plan to add 6,800 new general season buck deer hunting permits this year, on top of a few other changes.
Latest storm produced 3 feet of snow at Alta; reservoirs reach highest mark in 4 years

Latest storm produced 3 feet of snow at Alta; reservoirs reach highest mark in 4 years

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 8 - 5:04 p.m.

A multiday storm system that primarily impacted Utah's northern half from Sunday through Tuesday was quite productive.
Have You Seen This? Broadcaster jinxes a no-hitter that never was

Have You Seen This? Broadcaster jinxes a no-hitter that never was

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 8 - 3:30 p.m.

The most predictable thing happened when a broadcaster called a no-hitter moments before a game Tuesday night.
Salt Lake City mayor unveils $475M budget request. Here's what it includes

Salt Lake City mayor unveils $475M budget request. Here's what it includes

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 8 - 11:17 a.m.

Salt Lake City's mayor said "creativity and diligence" helped the city avoid a deficit of over $20 million heading into the budget process.
Smith Entertainment Group, Salt Lake break down new Delta Center district plan

Smith Entertainment Group, Salt Lake break down new Delta Center district plan

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 7 - 9:09 p.m.

More details are being unveiled about Ryan Smith's plan to build an entertainment district surrounding the Delta Center.
Pelicans return to nest at Great Salt Lake island for 1st time in 81 years

Pelicans return to nest at Great Salt Lake island for 1st time in 81 years

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 7 - 8:04 a.m.

About 1,300 American white pelicans were found nesting on Utah's Great Salt Lake's Hat Island during a survey that state wildlife biologists conducted last week.
Winter storm warning extended; freeze watch issued for parts of Utah

Winter storm warning extended; freeze watch issued for parts of Utah

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 6 - 7:06 p.m.

A late-season winter storm that arrived in Utah this weekend has already produced plenty of rain and snow, and there's more on the way.
How often does Utah get valley snow in May? Here's what the record book says

How often does Utah get valley snow in May? Here's what the record book says

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 6 - 1:24 p.m.

A weather phenomenon more common in spring caused snow to fall in many valleys this weekend, causing a rare but not unheard of sight for Utahns.
Why Colorado River basin states are split on long-term plan to manage its water

Why Colorado River basin states are split on long-term plan to manage its water

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 5 - 12:20 p.m.

The Upper and Lower basin states are split on a long-term plan to manage Lake Powell and Lake Mead, but meetings between the two sides are expected to pick up this month.
How Salt Lake's newest development turned 'blight into great beauty'

How Salt Lake's newest development turned 'blight into great beauty'

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 4 - 4:05 p.m.

The Post District in Salt Lake City is now complete after six years of planning and construction. Its developers say they hope it sets up a blueprint for the city's growth.
Warning issued for parts of Utah ahead of 'significant' late season winter storm

Warning issued for parts of Utah ahead of 'significant' late season winter storm

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 4 - 8:32 a.m.

A storm arriving in Utah has the potential to deliver 1 to 2 feet of snow in parts of Utah's mountains by Tuesday, while an inch of rain is possible in the valleys.
Smith Entertainment Group seeks 99-year lease, 2 extra blocks as part of Salt Lake plan

Smith Entertainment Group seeks 99-year lease, 2 extra blocks as part of Salt Lake plan

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 3 - 6:05 p.m.

Smith Entertainment Group is proposing a 99-year lease to remain at the Delta Center and is seeking "to lease the two additional blocks" directly east of the facility.