Carter Williams
Idaho Sled Dog Challenge ceases operations after years of snow disruptions
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 9 - 5:00 p.m.
Organizers of one of the premier sled dog races in the contiguous U.S. say they're calling it quits, citing three consecutive years of snow-related disruptions.
Storm pattern to break up Utah's dry stretch, but will it help record-low snowpack?
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 9 - 12:02 p.m.
An incoming storm system may not be the biggest, but should break up the stagnant weather that's contributed to Utah's mountain snowpack falling to a record-low level.
This investment is keeping Utah resorts afloat amid lackluster snowfall
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 8 - 12:03 p.m.
Utah's winter has been rough, but an equally poor winter nearly 50 years ago likely helped resorts avoid catastrophe.
Why the water outlook for Lake Powell and Utah just got worse
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 6 - 7:11 p.m.
Inflows into Lake Powell were already bleak, and January didn't provide any favors.
These 3 Great Salt Lake-related bills pass their first test. Here's how they'd help the lake
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 6 - 9:56 a.m.
A trio of Great Salt Lake-related bills passed through a House of Representatives committee with glowing reviews. All three would help get more water to the lake, their sponsors say.
6 groups sue feds over decision to reapprove Washington County highway plan
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 6 - 6:09 a.m.
Six environmental and conservation groups are challenging the government's decision to move forward with a road project through a section of a conservation area in southwest Utah.
This half-mile art piece highlights Salt Lake City's longest transportation challenge
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 5 - 6:04 p.m.
A traditional Mexican folk art installation hangs along the intersection of 900 South and 600 West in Salt Lake City Thursday, stretched across the west-east divide of I-15 and the rail tracks.
New look for Fairmont Park unveiled; Salt Lake City now seeks $51M bond tranche
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 5 - 8:30 a.m.
Sugar House's other big park is about to get a makeover, while Salt Lake City leaders finalize how they plan on paying for the project and other park projects in the city.
Utah lawmaker wants state to match $200M Great Salt Lake fundraising effort
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 4 - 5:33 p.m.
A new bill proposed in the Utah Legislature seeks to match a philanthropic effort to raise $200 million for Great Salt Lake solutions, but a state agency is unsure about its chances.
Why this winter could test Utah's protocols for the Great Salt Lake
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 4 - 3:02 p.m.
The Utah agency tasked with managing the Great Salt Lake is holding out hope for late-season storms, but they say a record-low snowpack so far this season poses new challenges.
Salt Lake City voices concerns on bill calling for new UDOT partnership, other changes
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 4 - 11:09 a.m.
A proposed Utah bill calls on Salt Lake City to partner with state transportation officials before enacting any new traffic safety projects, following a study required in 2025.
Salt Lake City finalizes 'historic' collective bargaining agreement with librarians
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 4 - 7:00 a.m.
Salt Lake City Library's staff are the first municipal library staff to unionize in the state following a collective bargaining agreement approved on Tuesday.
Growing Mexican airline to expand into Utah, adding new connections for travelers
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 3 - 7:36 p.m.
Salt Lake City International Airport is getting a new airline, which seeks to bolster connections between Utah and Mexico.
Parts of popular trail, forest to reopen after destructive Grand Canyon wildfire
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 3 - 4:32 p.m.
More hiking and camping areas in and around Grand Canyon's North Rim are scheduled to reopen for the first time since a pair of massive wildfires ripped through the area last year.
World's largest steam engine to return Utah as part of America 250 tour
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 2 - 6:30 p.m.
The world's largest steam engine is coming back to Utah this spring in the first leg of its first-ever coast-to-coast tour, Union Pacific announced.
Salt Lake City wants to close these streets for 2027 temple open house
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 2 - 4:47 p.m.
Salt Lake City is planning ahead as it prepares for the reopening of the historic Salt Lake Temple, which is projected to attract millions of visitors next year.
Post Malone reps Spanish Fork at Grammys, announces Utah stop on new tour
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 2 - 10:32 a.m.
Post Malone provided a subtle shoutout to his adopted home state of Utah during the Grammy Awards Sunday night. He's also slated to perform in Utah again later this year.
How Salt Lake City plans to turn Library Square into a larger park
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 31 - 9:04 p.m.
Salt Lake City has a new vision for the future of the plaza outside of the Main Library, which also showcases the new way it's implementing its Green Loop plan.
What's at stake as Utah, 6 other states seek new Colorado River deal
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 30 - 7:13 p.m.
Gov. Spencer Cox said he remains hopeful that Utah and other Colorado River states can reach an agreement on how to share the river. Failing to do so would be troublesome, officials said.
Utah to set a new record-low snowpack mark; officials monitor potential water impacts
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 30 - 3:02 p.m.
Utah's statewide snowpack is on track to be the lowest early-February total yet.
Salt Lake Bees announce 2026 game times, making a big change to Sundays
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 30 - 1:37 p.m.
Sundays are about to look drastically different for Salt Lake Bees fans.
'It's touching': First of 5 businesses damaged by Main Street fire reopens
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 29 - 8:11 p.m.
A restaurant heavily damaged by a massive fire on Main Street in downtown Salt Lake City last year is open again, marking a big step in postfire recovery for the area.
How to watch the 2026 Winter Olympics from the home of the 2034 Games
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 29 - 7:11 p.m.
Salt Lake City is turning its civic center — the space between the Salt Lake Main Library and Washington Square — into the ultimate free Milano Cortina 2026 Games viewing space.
Popular farmers market ponders move ahead of Salt Lake City's Pioneer Park project
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 29 - 12:15 p.m.
Salt Lake City's Pioneer Park is about to receive a massive makeover, but the project will also impact one of the downtown park's premiere events.
