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Rare footage of Mediterranean great white shark captured by ghost diver
Charlotte Reck, CNN | Posted June 9 - 10:02 p.m. | Save Story
More than 132 feet below sea level, a diver was removing abandoned fishing nets from a shipwreck in the Mediterranean Sea when he had an encounter that would be the stuff of many people's nightmares.
FDA expands sunscreen options with first new ingredient since 1990s
Reuters | Updated June 9 - 5:34 p.m. | Save Story
The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday said it added bemotrizinol to its list of permitted active ingredients, marking the first new UV filter to be cleared for over-the-counter sunscreens since the late 1990s.
New temporary ramp keeps Utah recreation area operational amid Lake Powell's decline
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted June 9 - 11:30 a.m. | Save Story
A new temporary ramp is helping boaters preserve boat launching access at Lake Powell.
Utah faces 'limited' water supply challenges as record-low snowmelt wraps up early
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted June 9 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
Utah's record-low snowpack season has essentially now reached its end, but not before "setting the stage for limited water supply," federal hydrologists warn.
Japanese city captures bear that caused fear and school closures
Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press | Posted June 9 - 6:42 a.m. | Save Story
A wandering bear that scared residents of a Japanese city just north of Tokyo was captured on Tuesday after several days of panic during which all schools were closed.
Park that honors piece of Salt Lake City history set to receive makeover
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted June 8 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
A park that reflects on the history of one of the Salt Lake Valley's final pre-pioneer moments is getting an upgrade, which will include a new grove to honor loved ones.
New wildfire in Millard County expands to nearly 1,400 acres
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted June 8 - 2:02 p.m. | Save Story
A new wildfire has expanded to over 1,300 acres after sparking Sunday near Scipio in Millard County.
Layton officials may explore alternative sites as dog park debacle continues
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted June 7 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
Layton residents bark back at a proposed off-leash dog park; other options may be explored.
The making of a rainmaker
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Posted June 7 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
Rainmaker, a drone-powered cloud seeding company, is attempting to solve the West's deepening water crisis by inducing precipitation.
Body of 17-year-old Arizona boy recovered after drowning at Bear Lake
Alex Tumalip, KSL | Posted June 6 - 7:43 p.m. | Save Story
The body of a 17-year-old boy from Arizona was recovered on Saturday afternoon after he fell off his paddleboard near Ideal Beach. He was not wearing a life jacket.
Fuel prices are shaping summer plans as US boaters get ready to hit the water
Dee-ann Durbin, Associated Press | Posted June 6 - 6:40 p.m. | Save Story
Recreational boaters, like motorists, are feeling a pinch from the Iran war, even with U.S. gas prices coming down in recent weeks.
Utah officials 'a little bit concerned' after screwworm found in US for first time in decades
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted June 6 - 2:02 p.m. | Save Story
Utah agricultural officials say they're closely monitoring the U.S. screwworm situation after the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed an infestation of the parasite with flesh-eating larvae in Texas.
Utah, feds expand fire restrictions as extreme drought continues to grip state
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated June 5 - 2:46 p.m. | Save Story
Fire restrictions are extending across more parts of Utah, as drought conditions remain severe and extreme in the state.
3 hikers rescued off Mt. Olympus by helicopter during early morning hours Thursday
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted June 5 - 1:45 p.m. | Save Story
Search and rescue crews from the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office were deployed Thursday after a group of three college-aged hikers got lost while hiking Mt. Olympus.
Utah could receive another northern lights show from latest geomagnetic storm
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted June 4 - 6:03 p.m. | Save Story
Utah and other parts of the West could see another heavenly show Thursday and Friday nights.
University of Utah climbing team wins national championship fifth consecutive year
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted June 4 - 11:41 a.m. | Save Story
The University of Utah climbing team can safely be considered a dynasty after winning the USA Climbing Collegiate National Championships for the fifth year in a row.
Utah canyon section to be preserved through piece of $80M round of federal funds
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted June 4 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
A section of a cherished canyon is poised to receive permanent protection after receiving a slice of an $80 million round of federal funding.
Bear injures 4 people in a residential area of Japan as attacks rise
Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press | Updated June 2 - 6:28 p.m. | Save Story
A bear injured four people in a Japanese residential area on Tuesday in the latest attack in an area of the country where the animals have increasingly encroached on the human population in recent years.
