Carter Williams

Backcountry, road closures planned for Cottonwood canyons; avalanche risk remains high

Backcountry, road closures planned for Cottonwood canyons; avalanche risk remains high

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 5:31 p.m.

The large storm that blasted Utah's mountains with multiple feet of snow over the weekend is causing more avalanche concerns and closures to start this week.
Priya, mother to Utah Hogle Zoo's 1st red panda cub, dies at 5

Priya, mother to Utah Hogle Zoo's 1st red panda cub, dies at 5

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 4:11 p.m.

Priya, a 5-year-old female red panda who gave birth to Utah Hogle Zoo's first cub earlier this year, died last week, zoo officials say.
Utah's snowpack, ski resorts receive major boost from 'beneficial' weekend storm

Utah's snowpack, ski resorts receive major boost from 'beneficial' weekend storm

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 4 - 1:11 p.m.

An atmospheric river that hit parts of Utah this weekend produced more than originally forecast, which provided big-time snow totals in the mountains.
Utah board votes to remove fees at public colleges, universities for in-state applicants

Utah board votes to remove fees at public colleges, universities for in-state applicants

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 9:26 p.m.

The Utah Board of Higher Education voted Friday to eliminate fees for in-state residents applying to enter colleges and universities across the state.
Cauldron lit as Salt Lake City committee enters next step with IOC over 2034 bid

Cauldron lit as Salt Lake City committee enters next step with IOC over 2034 bid

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 8:54 p.m.

Utah is now officially in "targeted dialogue" with the International Olympic Committee, the first step forward as it looks to lock up its 2034 bid.
Section of popular Zion National Park road reopens 8 months after slide

Section of popular Zion National Park road reopens 8 months after slide

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 2:26 p.m.

A section of a road in Zion National Park, closed for months after a landslide, finally reopened this week.
Warnings, advisories issued as 'significant' winter storm arrives in Utah

Warnings, advisories issued as 'significant' winter storm arrives in Utah

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Dec. 1 - 8:26 a.m.

Parts of Utah's valleys may receive a few inches of snow this weekend, while mountain areas could receive more than 2 feet of snow.
Salt Lake City is the preferred 2034 Olympics host. What will it look like by then?

Salt Lake City is the preferred 2034 Olympics host. What will it look like by then?

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 30 - 9:02 p.m.

Salt Lake City isn't just growing, it's evolving into something new. City leaders and downtown experts offer a look at what it might look like in the next decade.
Breeze Airways to add new Ogden flights, restoring airport's commercial service

Breeze Airways to add new Ogden flights, restoring airport's commercial service

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 29 - 7:08 p.m.

Breeze Airways announced plans Wednesday to add new service out of Ogden-Hinckley Airport beginning next year.
Aloha! Hawaiian Airlines opens new flights connecting Salt Lake City, Honolulu

Aloha! Hawaiian Airlines opens new flights connecting Salt Lake City, Honolulu

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 29 - 5:33 p.m.

Hawaiian Airlines plans to add nonstop service from Salt Lake City to Honolulu next year, marking its first time flying in Utah.
Tired of Utah's latest inversion? Relief is in sight as more snow arrives

Tired of Utah's latest inversion? Relief is in sight as more snow arrives

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 29 - 5:03 p.m.

Hazy skies lingered over the Wasatch Front again on Wednesday, but a series of storms are expected to clear out the bad air this weekend.
'A huge day for Utah': IOC names Salt Lake City preferred host of 2034 Winter Olympics

'A huge day for Utah': IOC names Salt Lake City preferred host of 2034 Winter Olympics

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 29 - 2:13 p.m.

The International Olympic Committee named Salt Lake City as preferred host of the 2034 Winter Olympics and Paralympics, a major step forward in its bid to host the event.
A Sugar House skyscraper? Developer seeks rezone to pave way for 305-foot buildings

A Sugar House skyscraper? Developer seeks rezone to pave way for 305-foot buildings

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 28 - 7:05 p.m.

A developer has filed an "eye-opening proposal" that could drastically change Salt Lake City's Sugar House neighborhood.
Will IOC pick Salt Lake City as 'preferred host' for 2030 or 2034 Winter Olympics this week?

Will IOC pick Salt Lake City as 'preferred host' for 2030 or 2034 Winter Olympics this week?

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 28 - 5:25 p.m.

The International Olympic Committee executive board is scheduled to receive a report from the organization's Future Host Commission when it convenes in Paris on Wednesday.
Oakland is losing the A's, but its new B's will spark big changes for Pioneer League

Oakland is losing the A's, but its new B's will spark big changes for Pioneer League

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 28 - 11:13 a.m.

Baseball isn't leaving Oakland even if Major League Baseball is, and it gives the Ogden Raptors a new team to play.
Where are the children? New report outlines Salt Lake City's youth population decline

Where are the children? New report outlines Salt Lake City's youth population decline

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 27 - 9:01 p.m.

Salt Lake City's youth population is now the lowest it has been in more than a century, even though the city is now more populated overall than it has ever been, according to a new report.
Salt Lake City mayor says she plans to bring 'renewed energy' into 2nd term

Salt Lake City mayor says she plans to bring 'renewed energy' into 2nd term

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 27 - 3:24 p.m.

Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall on Monday outlined some of the goals she has in mind for the next four years after her unofficial victory in last week's mayoral race.
How a new breakfast sandwich spot aims to feed into South Salt Lake's growth

How a new breakfast sandwich spot aims to feed into South Salt Lake's growth

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 27 - 10:05 a.m.

The owner of a new restaurant set to open in South Salt Lake in December says he wants to turn the area into a hub for entertainment, food and culture.
Where will Temple Square Christmas lights be located this year?

Where will Temple Square Christmas lights be located this year?

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 23 - 9:03 p.m.

The lights on Temple Square will be flipped on Friday as usual, but ongoing construction will change where people can view them again this holiday season.
Utah considers changes to 'very unique' reward program for reporting poachers

Utah considers changes to 'very unique' reward program for reporting poachers

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 23 - 3:31 p.m.

Utah is looking to adjust a program that rewards hunting permits to people who report poaching crimes in the state.
Warnings, advisories issued as winter storm could impact some Thanksgiving travel in Utah

Warnings, advisories issued as winter storm could impact some Thanksgiving travel in Utah

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 23 - 1:31 p.m.

A winter storm headed toward Utah could impact some travel during the Thanksgiving weekend, especially in northern, central and eastern parts of the state.
Mendenhall takes heated Salt Lake mayoral race after Rocky throws in the towel

Mendenhall takes heated Salt Lake mayoral race after Rocky throws in the towel

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 22 - 6:46 p.m.

Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall is headed for a second term.
Church implements 'important' landscape pilot program to cut water use

Church implements 'important' landscape pilot program to cut water use

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 22 - 12:12 p.m.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints says it is testing out new water-wise landscapes at some Utah meetinghouses as it seeks to move forward with new conservation goals.
What happened to Salt Lake City's downtown recovery?

What happened to Salt Lake City's downtown recovery?

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 22 - 7:58 a.m.

Researchers say activity in downtown Salt Lake City isn't as robust as they previous reported, but downtown leaders say the data doesn't reflect growth that's underway.
Have You Seen This? A very merry Jamie Tartt wows 'Ted Lasso' fans with his voice

Have You Seen This? A very merry Jamie Tartt wows 'Ted Lasso' fans with his voice

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 20 - 3:30 p.m.

An unexpected star of the show "Ted Lesso" seems to be wowing fans with his voice in a preview of an upcoming Christmas special.