Carter Williams
Drought returns to Utah, but storms forecast to continue in state's driest region
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted July 26 - 9:11 a.m.
Utah's droughtless streak didn't last very long, but the section now in drought could get some much-needed rain over the next few days.
The gap between the Great Salt Lake's arms is closing. What does that mean for salinity?
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted July 26 - 7:57 a.m.
The gap between the Great Salt Lake's two arms has been cut in half, but lake managers aren't seeing any salinity challenges like they did in 2022.
'Small explosions' at Biscuit Basin could be possible for months, Yellowstone officials say
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted July 25 - 1:23 p.m.
Biscuit Basin within Yellowstone National Park will remain closed to visitors for the rest of the summer following Tuesday's hydrothermal explosion.
Mike Trout's Salt Lake rehab stint cut short, to be reevaluated in California
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted July 24 - 6:23 p.m.
Mike Trout's rehab stint in Salt Lake hit a setback after two innings on Tuesday and now it's unclear if the three-time MVP may play again in Utah.
Antelope Island State Park reopens day after grass fire
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted July 24 - 12:34 p.m.
Antelope Island State Park has reopened a day after a grass fire scorched about 59 acres of land near its entrance.
'It's a historic day': Salt Lake City to host 2034 Winter Olympics
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted July 24 - 9:01 a.m.
International Olympic Committee leaders in Paris voted Wednesday — on Utah's Pioneer Day — to award Salt Lake City the 2034 Winter Olympics.
'Baseball fiesta' featuring Mexican clubs planned for Smith's Ballpark's 'last hurrah'
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted July 23 - 8:31 p.m.
"Béisbol en Salt Lake," a two-day "baseball fiesta," will bring in two teams from Mexico to Smith's Ballpark in October for what could be the final games ever played at the stadium.
'I'm living it up': What 3-time MVP Mike Trout had to say about his Salt Lake return
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted July 23 - 8:13 p.m.
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout reflected on his time in Salt Lake as he began what is expected to be a brief rehab stint with the Bees this week.
Heat advisory, flash flooding potential in Utah's Pioneer Day forecast
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted July 23 - 12:02 p.m.
Pioneer Day will be hot for many Utahns, but some may also deal with flash flooding this year.
Reenvisioning downtown Salt Lake is 'biggest thing' to work on before 2034 Olympics, Cox says
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted July 22 - 8:53 p.m.
Gov. Spencer Cox said he believes a plan to revitalize downtown Salt Lake City near the Delta Center could address the biggest need he sees ahead of the 2034 Winter Olympics.
Cox urges Utahns to celebrate Pioneer Day safely after near 'catastrophes'
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted July 22 - 3:57 p.m.
With Utah's second July firework window opening on Monday, Gov. Spencer Cox said he wants Utahns to be careful with when and where they light any personal fireworks.
Utah identifies 8 new 'priorities' in plan to mitigate Great Salt Lake dust
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted July 22 - 3:06 p.m.
The state office tasked with handling Great Salt Lake issues has identified initial ways it plans to handle the lake's "urgent" dust situation.
Woman dies near Quail Creek State Park in fourth Utah heat-related hiking death this month
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted July 22 - 11:29 a.m.
A 56-year-old woman died Sunday on a trail near a state park in southwest Utah in what is believed to be the fourth heat-related illness death in the Utah's outdoors this month.
Utah's 2024 precipitation remains above average, so why is most of it 'abnormally dry'?
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted July 21 - 9:40 p.m.
Utah collected above-average precipitation throughout the first half of this year, but "abnormally dry" conditions are returning amid a precipitation lull that began in April.
New plan outlines big changes ahead for Salt Lake City's fast-growing Granary District
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted July 21 - 10:46 a.m.
Salt Lake City transportation planners unveiled a new plan that handles transportation needs in the city's growing Granary District.
Fire crews gain 'good control' on blaze near Ensign Peak; mandatory evacuations remain in place
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted July 20 - 10:53 p.m.
Firefighters have contained the southern perimeter of the Sandhurst Fire Sunday night and all evacuation orders have been lifted.
3-time MVP Mike Trout to rehab with Salt Lake Bees during upcoming homestand
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted July 20 - 9:06 p.m.
The Salt Lake Bees return to Smith's Ballpark on Tuesday and three-time MVP Mike Trout is expected to take the field with them when they do, according to a report.
State, feds seek information about 2 'critically endangered' condors illegally killed in Utah
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted July 19 - 1:29 p.m.
State and federal wildlife officials are asking for the public's help in figuring out who illegally killed two "critically endangered" bird species near Zion National Park within the past two years.
Young, scrappy and hungry? Here's your shot at $10 'Hamilton' tickets in Utah
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted July 19 - 11:25 a.m.
There's a way for the young, scrappy and hungry looking to not throw away their shot to see the smash hit Broadway musical "Hamilton" at a massive discount.
Missed Big Boy No. 4014 earlier this month? 'World's largest' steam train to make Utah encore
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted July 19 - 7:39 a.m.
Utahns have one more chance to view a historic steam train that brought in large crowds earlier this month.
Legendary composer John Williams urges Salt Lake to 'preserve and protect' Abravanel Hall
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted July 18 - 7:35 p.m.
Abravanel Hall, caught in the middle of big downtown changes, may have received its biggest endorsement yet in the form of a letter.
What to know about the more drought-resistant grass now legal in Utah
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted July 18 - 5:03 p.m.
A grass breed that can remain green even after six weeks without water is now legal in Utah, which has potentially major implications for future water conservation efforts.
'We need more community': Why Cox says this Pioneer Day can be unifying for Utahns
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted July 18 - 12:46 p.m.
Pioneer Day is next week, and Gov. Spencer Cox says events celebrating the state holiday — and Olympic events mixed in — may help bring Utahns together during a tense time.
St. George's dry spell ends at 78 days; flash flood risk picks up as monsoons return
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted July 17 - 8:32 p.m.
St. George received rain for first time since April, while flash flooding potential returns to Utah.
