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Angels Landing, other Zion National Park trails 'closed indefinitely' due to flooding, rockfalls
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Jul 17th - 3:57pm
Multiple trails at Zion National Park, including the popular Angels Landing, Upper Emerald Pools and Kayenta trails, are closed indefinitely because of rockfalls after several flash floods, park officials said Tuesday.
Judge weighs trying teen as an adult in backpack-bomb case
The Associated Press | Posted Jul 17th - 11:31am
A Utah judge is considering whether a teenager accused of trying to blow up a homemade backpack bomb at a high school after looking at Islamic State propaganda should stand trial as an adult.
Man charged with starting Brian Head fire wants trial moved, cites 'hatred' in community
Annie Knox, KSL | Posted Jul 16th - 8:37pm
A Taylorsville man charged with accidentally starting a wildfire near Brian Head last summer has asked a judge to transfer his case outside Iron County, saying online comments show he is hated in the rural community.
Southern Utah, Zion National Park face further flash flood warnings
Liesl Nielsen, KSL.com | Posted Jul 16th - 3:13pm
Southern Utah, including Zion National Park, is facing further flash flood warnings as showers and thunderstorms develop across the southern and central areas of the state.
'It’s just a miracle:' Cabin still standing amid Dollar Ridge Fire
Alex Cabrero, KSL TV | Posted Jul 15th - 8:59pm
Deborah and Mark Andrus saw what is left of their property Saturday after the Dollar Ridge Fire burned through parts of Duchesne County last week. As of Sunday, the wildfire had burned 56,734 acres and was 65 percent contained, according to fire officials.
7 injured, 2 critically, after Hildale UTV crash, officials say
Jacob Klopfenstein, KSL.com | Posted Jul 15th - 12:11pm
A crash involving an off-road vehicle and an SUV left two juveniles in critical condition and five other people with injuries on Saturday, officials confirmed.
Live updates: Crews continue fighting Dollar Ridge Fire in Duchesne County
Jacob Klopfenstein, KSL.com | Posted Jul 14th - 8:46pm
At least eleven wildfires are still burning across the state, but most are at least half-contained.
Flash flooding contaminates Panguitch water source
Wendy Leonard, KSL | Posted Jul 14th - 7:10pm
Residents of Panguitch are being asked not to drink or use any culinary water, as it has been contaminated following flash flooding.
Flash floods, mudslides surface in southern Utah after thunderstorms
Andrew Adams, KSL TV | Posted Jul 13th - 5:47pm
Powerful thunderstorms created flooding and mudslides in several areas Thursday, and another mud flow from a burn scar in Beaver County led to a close call for at least one driver.
Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway reopens, some trails still closed after flooding
Jacob Klopfenstein, KSL.com | Posted Jul 13th - 4:39pm
The Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway has reopened after several days of closures due to heavy rain and storm damage in Zion National Park.
Man charged in Colorado boy's kidnapping to be extradited
Annie Knox, KSL | Posted Jul 13th - 10:44am
A man accused of kidnapping a 12-year-old boy in Colorado who was found naked with the child near Panguitch Lake has agreed to be transported back to Colorado to face charges there.
Rep. Bishop: Endangered Species Act 'most inept program we have'
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, KSL | Posted Jul 13th - 9:51am
Would you change anything that's 45 years old? Critics of the Endangered Species Act said it's due for a makeover. The Congressional Western Caucus wants to perform major surgery, but groups say it will produce ugly results that hurt wildlife.
More flash flooding forces trail closures at Zion National Park, 3 small wildfires spark
Jacob Klopfenstein, KSL.com | Posted Jul 12th - 8:21pm
All of Zion National Park was under a flash flood warning until Thursday night, officials said.
Wildfire updates: Crews gain some control of Deer Creek Fire, SR-130 closed after Black Mountain Fire
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Jul 12th - 7:09pm
There were 11 wildfires actively burning across Utah Thursday morning, according to Utah Fire Info. This is an active blog updating firefighter progress on each one.
Flash floods, rockslides trap visitors in Zion National Park
Ashley Imlay, KSL | Posted Jul 12th - 4:08pm
People trapped by rockslides at Zion National Park were told to shelter in place Wednesday evening, according to dispatchers.
Toxic air in rural America?
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, KSL | Posted Jul 12th - 3:03pm
People may assume rural America doesn't have its air pollution problems, but that isn't always the case. A new study highlights an area of Utah were ozone is a strong concern and health risk for its residents. The feds say something must be done.
State officials, volunteers shore up Navajo homes against desert's 'brutal wind'
Jed Boal, KSL TV | Posted Jul 12th - 10:37am
The people of the Navajo Nation in Utah endure some of the harshest weather across the country. In an exclusive tour, KSL TV takes a look at how volunteers help families fortify their homes against harsh winds, sandstorms and the blistering sun.
Roads closed due to rock slides in Zion National Park as flooding continues
Jacob Klopfenstein, KSL.com | Posted Jul 11th - 10:13pm
Several roads have been closed in Zion National Park after the area received 3 inches of rain in a short period of time, officials said.
Heroes or criminals? Trump pardons 2 Oregon ranchers
Andrew Selsky, Associated Press | Posted Jul 10th - 9:44pm
Rugged individualists to some, dangerous arsonists to others, a father and son who were convicted of intentionally setting fires on public land in Oregon were pardoned Tuesday by President Donald Trump.
