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Lawsuits filed over reduction of 2 Utah national monuments, rekindling legal battle

Lawsuits filed over reduction of 2 Utah national monuments, rekindling legal battle

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 2 - 5:04 p.m.

A legal battle over the sizes of two monuments in Utah is heating up again after President Donald Trump shrank the monuments in July.
Intermountain Health to relocate LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City

Intermountain Health to relocate LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City

VideoCarter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 2 - 1:15 p.m.

LDS Hospital will be relocated to downtown Salt Lake City after over a century in the city's Avenues, but it's unclear what's next for the old hospital site.
A new way to reach Arches National Park is now available from Moab

A new way to reach Arches National Park is now available from Moab

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 1 - 10:33 p.m.

An experiment to improve transportation challenges at Arches National Park is now available, albeit for a limited time, while local leaders test the concept.
Real estate firm buys century-old Salt Lake City building, plans $40M renovation

Real estate firm buys century-old Salt Lake City building, plans $40M renovation

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 1 - 5:29 p.m.

A historic Ford Motor Company facility-turned-office building in downtown Salt Lake City has been acquired, and its new owners say they plan to preserve the structure as its new headquarters.
How costly is Great Salt Lake's dust? A working paper says it could be in the billions

How costly is Great Salt Lake's dust? A working paper says it could be in the billions

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 1 - 5:02 p.m.

Utah researchers say a working paper released earlier this year is a "really important first step" in understanding the health costs tied to the Great Salt Lake's dust.
Grand Canyon IDs 2 hikers who died in flooding; 1 remains missing

Grand Canyon IDs 2 hikers who died in flooding; 1 remains missing

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 1 - 3:32 p.m.

A pair of hikers from Texas were killed after flooding at the Grand Canyon over the weekend, while one hiker from the same group remains missing, park officials said.
No tornado, but central Utah wind event generated 100 mph wind gusts, NWS says

No tornado, but central Utah wind event generated 100 mph wind gusts, NWS says

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 1 - 7:01 a.m.

A storm that passed through central Utah on Saturday did not produce a tornado, but it generated peak wind gusts of 100 mph, that caused all sorts of damage in the area, federal forecasters have determined.
Flooding impacts Utah one last time to close out meteorological summer

Flooding impacts Utah one last time to close out meteorological summer

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 31 - 9:54 p.m.

Utah's meteorological summer ended on a wet note Monday, with several inches of rain falling in some areas, creating localized flooding.
Utah state park cancels beloved apple harvest following harsh season

Utah state park cancels beloved apple harvest following harsh season

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 31 - 6:37 p.m.

Apple picking is normally a cherished fall activity, but a beloved apple event at Wasatch Mountain State Park is the latest casualty of this year's abnormal weather.
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.