Carter Williams

KSL

Carter Williams is a reporter for KSL. He covers Salt Lake City, statewide transportation issues, outdoors, the environment and weather. He is a graduate of Southern Utah University.

Carter Williams

Carter Williams

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Salt Lake City has a new vision for 500 West in fast-growing city section

Salt Lake City has a new vision for 500 West in fast-growing city section

Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 28 - 9:10 p.m.

Utah's capital city has a new vision for how it plans to add more greenery to the fast-growing Granary District.

Initial work to repair scenic Beaver Canyon highway begins; timeline to reopen unknown

Initial work to repair scenic Beaver Canyon highway begins; timeline to reopen unknown

Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 28 - 8:01 p.m.

Emergency construction has started to repair a popular scenic route and key south-central transportation corridor east of Beaver.

Fall is almost here. Is this when Utah's spectacular colors will return?

Fall is almost here. Is this when Utah's spectacular colors will return?

Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 28 - 6:15 a.m.

Fall is often considered one of the best times of the year across the country and in Utah. But when exactly will Utah's fall foliage peak?

South Salt Lake restaurant becomes first Utah eatery to earn coveted Michelin star

South Salt Lake restaurant becomes first Utah eatery to earn coveted Michelin star

VideoCarter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 27 - 4:46 p.m.

A fine dining restaurant that debuted in South Salt Lake last year is now the first Utah eatery to receive an iconic Michelin star, while several others in Utah received honors from the famed guide.

Utah's bear incidents have doubled over the past year, wildlife officials say

Utah's bear incidents have doubled over the past year, wildlife officials say

Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 27 - 4:01 p.m.

If it feels like the number of bear-related incidents is up in Utah, it's because it is.

Salt Lake City directs $35M toward various capital projects, but could program be in trouble?

Salt Lake City directs $35M toward various capital projects, but could program be in trouble?

Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 27 - 8:14 a.m.

Leaders of Utah's capital city completed its fiscal year budget on Tuesday by allocating nearly $35 million toward various projects, many of which were brought to them by residents and public groups.

Salt Lake City's historic headquarters could soon be renamed

Salt Lake City's historic headquarters could soon be renamed

Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 26 - 5:34 p.m.

Utah's capital city believes the historic name of its City Hall continues to create confusion, especially as county offices move south.

County leaders have a specific request tied to Intermountain's new Salt Lake City hospital

County leaders have a specific request tied to Intermountain's new Salt Lake City hospital

Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 26 - 10:49 a.m.

Salt Lake County leaders hope Intermountain's new LDS Hospital will include more behavioral health resources, and they asked Salt Lake City leaders to encourage it.

A costly invasive species appears to have made it to Utah's Colorado River segment

A costly invasive species appears to have made it to Utah's Colorado River segment

Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 26 - 10:38 a.m.

DNA fragments from zebra mussels have been detected in Utah's section of the Colorado River for the first time, raising new concerns for the river because of the challenges that the species is associated with.

When wildfire smoke and rain collide, it may fall as fertilizer, U. study finds

When wildfire smoke and rain collide, it may fall as fertilizer, U. study finds

VideoCarter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 25 - 3:07 p.m.

A new Utah-led study finds that wildfire smoke can cause "large bursts" of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium to fall onto ecosystems when it mixes with rain.

Video shows large rockfall that prompted temporary Zion National Park road closure

Video shows large rockfall that prompted temporary Zion National Park road closure

Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 25 - 9:49 a.m.

Zion National Park has lifted a road closure that was in place after a large rockfall on Monday, which was caught on video.

Utah may increase awareness of its laws targeting left-lane loafing violations

Utah may increase awareness of its laws targeting left-lane loafing violations

VideoCarter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 25 - 8:02 a.m.

Utah Highway Patrol troopers said last week that they are open to increasing awareness laws that prevent left-lane loafers.

Monsoons lit up Utah sky with a rare type of rainbow

Monsoons lit up Utah sky with a rare type of rainbow

Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 24 - 4:02 p.m.

Monsoonal storms brought Utah much-needed moisture and spectacular lightning displays over the weekend, and also gave some residents a rare type of rainbow.

The first lawsuit has been filed over feds' new plan for Lake Powell and Lake Mead

The first lawsuit has been filed over feds' new plan for Lake Powell and Lake Mead

Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 24 - 12:38 p.m.

Utah's western neighbor is suing the U.S. Department of the Interior over its decision to mandatorily slash 1.25 million acre-feet of water from the Colorado River system annually over the next two years.

Visitors spent a record $13.7B in Utah's economy last year, report finds

Visitors spent a record $13.7B in Utah's economy last year, report finds

Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 23 - 4:16 p.m.

Despite various challenges in the travel economy, a new report finds that the economic impact from Utah's tourism economy surged to a record $13.7 billion in 2025.

Utah's state parks recorded 12 million visits over past year. These parks are gaining popularity

Utah's state parks recorded 12 million visits over past year. These parks are gaining popularity

Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 22 - 9:35 p.m.

More than 12.1 million people visited Utah state parks over the past fiscal year, and some new parks are quickly gaining popularity over others.

Massive new art installation planned for Sugar House seeks to highlight its neighbors

Massive new art installation planned for Sugar House seeks to highlight its neighbors

Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 22 - 7:02 p.m.

Sugar House's growth has brought many residents to its core, and a new art installation aims to highlight all the different people who live in the Salt Lake City neighborhood.

Feds establish goal for Lake Powell elevations with finalized 2-year plan

Feds establish goal for Lake Powell elevations with finalized 2-year plan

Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 21 - 7:02 p.m.

Lake Powell reached its lowest point on record earlier this month, but federal officials hope to cap its decline by establishing a new minimum elevation goal.

Proposed high-rise next to Salt Lake City historic church quietly fizzles

Proposed high-rise next to Salt Lake City historic church quietly fizzles

Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 21 - 5:02 p.m.

A plan to redevelop an underutilized office building into a mixed-use high-rise next to a historic church east of downtown Salt Lake City ended following pushback earlier this year.

Have You Seen This? Stadium monster accepts peanut and hot dog offerings

Have You Seen This? Stadium monster accepts peanut and hot dog offerings

VideoCarter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 21 - 3:31 p.m.

This little critter is enjoying the ballpark food at Citi Field.

Everyone's talking about a 'super El Niño' winter, but how will it affect Utah's fall?

Everyone's talking about a 'super El Niño' winter, but how will it affect Utah's fall?

Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 21 - 6:20 a.m.

Utah's precipitation levels for the water year remain below normal, but a stormy trend that has emerged since late July could continue into fall, ahead of what is expected to be a pivotal winter.

Utah's reservoir system tumbles closer to 50%, but Cox says it might be a 'win'

Utah's reservoir system tumbles closer to 50%, but Cox says it might be a 'win'

Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 20 - 5:06 p.m.

Utah's reservoir system is nearing 50% capacity faster than its median average, but Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said that might be a "win" all things considered.

Proposed Sugar House business district receives pushback from businesses

Proposed Sugar House business district receives pushback from businesses

Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 20 - 7:32 a.m.

A proposed special assessment for improvements within the business district has created mixed feelings among business owners.

UTA considers first base fare rate increase in over a decade

UTA considers first base fare rate increase in over a decade

VideoCarter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 19 - 6:40 p.m.

Utah's largest transit agency is seeking its first base fare increase in over a decade, saying that rising costs are driving up the need.

'It's run its course': Utah ready to sell Lake Powell ferry as reservoir hits new low

'It's run its course': Utah ready to sell Lake Powell ferry as reservoir hits new low

Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 19 - 12:02 p.m.

State leaders and transportation officials say they're ready to move on from a Lake Powell ferry that's become increasingly inoperable as the reservoir level drops.