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Crews thin out thousands of acres of forest to reduce wildfire danger
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 20 - 10:28 p.m. | Save Story
Officials are working on thinning more than 140-thousand acres of national forests in Utah, all in order to protect against catastrophic wildfires.
Work begins to repair sections of Uinta Mountains years after beetle infestation
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 20 - 11:16 a.m. | Save Story
Federal foresters are working to remove trees from the Uinta Mountains that were killed off by massive beetle infestations starting in the early 2000s.
Major repair beginning soon for landslide-damaged Zion National Park road
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 20 - 8:03 a.m. | Save Story
Work to repair a major Zion National Park road that has remained partially closed for several months is set to begin as early as next week, park officials say.
Can more canal trails connect Utah's transportation and water needs?
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 19 - 10:03 a.m. | Save Story
A Utah legislator says there might be a way to help save water as the state begins to roll out its trail connection system.
Navajo Nation to close Monument Valley during eclipse in line with cultural practices
Sydnee Gonzalez, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 18 - 10:01 p.m. | Save Story
As people are making plans to view the upcoming Oct. 14 solar eclipse, Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park and other parts of the Navajo Nation will largely be shuttered.
Why is this section of the Great Salt Lake still close to its record low?
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 18 - 9:08 p.m. | Save Story
Here's why the Great Salt Lake's northern arm didn't experience as many gains as its southern arm this year.
2 skiers earn spots in Utah Sports Hall of Fame
Lee Benson, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 18 - 5:31 p.m. | Save Story
In the history of the world, just five male skiers have won what is known as the triple crown — finishing first in three different disciplines at either the World Championships or Olympic Games. Two are being honored in Utah.
Iconic Timpanogos shelter destroyed; here's what's next
Mike Godfrey for KSL.com | Posted Sept. 18 - 10:44 a.m. | Save Story
The historic shelter near Emerald Lake, on Mount Timpanogos, was destroyed by record snowfall. Forest managers are now considering their options.
What you need to know about the 'Ring of Fire' eclipse coming to Utah
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 17 - 8:15 a.m. | Save Story
It's been 11 years since the last annular solar eclipse crossed the western United States, but on Oct. 14, millions will have a chance to see another one.
Desert shrimp? How a hurricane's remnants revived Joshua Tree National Park crustaceans
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 16 - 5:31 p.m. | Save Story
The remnants of Hurricane Hilary brought a threatened crustacean species back to life in Southern California's desert.
Romney, Lee, Curtis seek to amend Antiquities Act amid state's lawsuit appeal
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 15 - 8:55 p.m. | Save Story
Three members of Utah's congressional delegation helped introduce a pair of bills in Washington Thursday that seek to reform the Antiquities Act of 1906.
The 10 most beautiful places in the country: 4 are in the West, 2 in Utah
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 15 - 7:32 p.m. | Save Story
The company Storyboards relied on its experts to analyze the top 10 beautiful places in the United States that are picturesque favorites based on the number of Instagram hashtags.
How impactful have this year's monsoons been for Utah's water supply?
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 15 - 6:26 a.m. | Save Story
Monsoonal rain doesn't boost Utah's reservoirs quite like the state's snowpack, but state water officials say recent monsoonal moisture still has major benefits.
Another national governing body moves headquarters to Utah, seeks to grow winter sport
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 14 - 7:05 p.m. | Save Story
Another U.S. Olympic sport association is moving to Utah as the state continues its push to host a future Winter Olympics.
'They're supposed to put it all back': How new Utah rules aim to protect Great Salt Lake's water
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 14 - 6:49 a.m. | Save Story
New mineral extractors will have to return all the Great Salt Lake water they use in operations.
Utah considers Bear Lake legislation similar to what Idaho passed earlier this year
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 13 - 10:02 a.m. | Save Story
Utah lawmakers are working on a bill that would set up principles for future development in an effort to protect Bear Lake, essentially mirroring a law Idaho lawmakers approved earlier this year.
173 animals have been illegally killed over the past 6 weeks, Utah wildlife officials say
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 12 - 7:05 p.m. | Save Story
More than a dozen big game animals and more than 100 fish have been found illegally killed since the start of August, Utah conservation officials say.
Utah's 14th wettest August on record propels state to above-average summer
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 11 - 7:59 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's wet August reversed trends from the first two-thirds of summer, and helped reduce the state's drought conditions and wildfire risks.
Utah data helps researchers highlight how urbanization impacts wildlife
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 11 - 6:50 a.m. | Save Story
North American cities, including the Salt Lake City area, are getting warmer, and researchers warn the heat is making it more difficult for native wildlife to adjust to the growing urbanization near their homes.
New lithium company wants billions of gallons from Great Salt Lake, but says it will put it all back
Leia Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune | Posted Sept. 9 - 5:31 p.m. | Save Story
A new company says it wants to harvest lithium from the Great Salt Lake in a way that will use no evaporation ponds and deplete no water.
Annual LoToJa Classic will bike through Utah, Idaho, Wyoming this weekend
Logan Ramsey, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Sept. 8 - 8:32 p.m. | Save Story
Over 1,500 cyclists will pedal their way in a 203 mile race spanning three states, including Utah, this weekend.
Why is Wheeler Farm removing 120 trees?
Kaigan Mears Bigler, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 7 - 7:04 p.m. | Save Story
Wheeler Historic Farm is removing over 120 trees, but has plans to plant even more trees than are being removed.
Fall is coming. When will Utah's colorful trees peak?
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 7 - 3:04 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's strong water year may delay when its fall foliage peaks but could lead to more vibrant colors, experts say.
Ogden wildlife rehab center granted extension, but fight isn't over
Gabrielle Shiozawa, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 6 - 9:05 p.m. | Save Story
Northern Utah's only nonprofit for nursing injured animals back to health received an extension on its use of an Ogden facility, six months after it was told to vacate the building.
Netflix co-founder is new majority owner of Powder Mountain after $100M investment
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 6 - 7:05 p.m. | Save Story
Just months after buying into a minority ownership position of Utah's Powder Mountain Resort, Netflix co-founder and longtime CEO Reed Hastings has ascended to majority owner of the facility by way of a new $100 million investment announced Wednesday.
Environmental groups sue Utah, call state's Great Salt Lake efforts 'woefully inadequate'
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Updated Sept. 6 - 4:37 p.m. | Save Story
Five conservation groups are banding together in a lawsuit against Utah's natural resource leaders, arguing that they aren't doing enough to get water to the struggling Great Salt Lake.
Sandy coyote attacks on the rise; multiple owners lose pets
Shara Park, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 5 - 7:37 p.m. | Save Story
A warning for residents on Sandy's east bench as wildlife officials see an increase in coyote activity.
Feds to send 'once-in-a-generation funding' to Utah, Western conservation projects
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 5 - 4:09 p.m. | Save Story
Federal land managers say they are sending $28 million to six groups working on land restoration projects across the West, including in Utah.
Springdale considers a car-free future
Stephanie DeGraw, St. George News | Posted Sept. 5 - 2:33 p.m. | Save Story
Car-free travel to and within the Zion National Park's border town, Springdale, is being reconsidered by its leadership.
Heber City man to begin cross-country trip on horseback
Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 5 - 6:18 a.m. | Save Story
A Utah man has plans to leave Sept. 18 and travel roughly 7,000 miles to New Jersey, then to California, then back home to Heber City, on horseback.
What good are ticks? And how can southern Utahns avoid being a meal?
Alysha Lundgren, St. George News | Posted Sept. 4 - 11:30 a.m. | Save Story
Rainy weather and cooler days could be a boon for hungry ticks, leading to more activity and bites. But some southern Utahns may be wondering why there are ticks in the first place.
The remarkable resilience of Utah's state crustacean
Robert Lawrence for KSL.com | Posted Sept. 3 - 2:26 p.m. | Save Story
Brine shrimp can survive extreme conditions, thanks to some sci-fi-like biological superpowers.
Angry mountain goats and dogs: A recipe for trauma and tragedy
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 2 - 4:08 p.m. | Save Story
Angry and defensive mountain goats are taking out people's dogs on Mount Timpanogos, goring them with their horns or in one case, simply lifting the dog up and tossing it over a cliff.
Permanent repairs at Bridal Veil Falls won't begin until next spring
Ladd Egan, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 2 - 11:08 a.m. | Save Story
Even though summer's coming to an unofficial end this weekend, the aftermath of an avalanche from last winter is still causing problems at Bridal Veil Falls.
Boat exhaust: Be aware of this silent killer
Ken Fall, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 1 - 8:35 p.m. | Save Story
Carbon monoxide poisoning may be rare on Utah waterways, but the potential risk can be deadly.
Bear Lake tourism growth shows no signs of stopping
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 1 - 1:21 p.m. | Save Story
You're likely to see big crowds at Bear Lake over Labor Day weekend.
'Breathtaking views': New trail opens at regional park in Herriman
Kaigan Mears Bigler, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 31 - 9:01 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake officials and partners opened Butterfield Trail Regional Park in Herriman, providing more than 13 miles of multi-use trail within the Southwest Canyon Trails Network.
Family posts warning sign after dog dies from exposure to Utah Lake toxins
Lauren Steinbrecher, KSL-TV | Posted Aug. 31 - 10:05 a.m. | Save Story
A devastated family is grieving the loss of their dog they took to Utah Lake. They are angry that there were no warning signs at the access point where they entered the beach.
Utah forecast to have a soggy Labor Day weekend, which may include mountain snow
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 31 - 6:16 a.m. | Save Story
Utah's Labor Day weekend may get quite soggy, as monsoonal moisture returns to the Beehive State ahead of the holiday.
Large algal bloom warning remains in place at Utah Lake ahead of Labor Day weekend
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 30 - 9:11 p.m. | Save Story
Utah County health officials are reminding people who plan to visit Utah Lake this Labor Day weekend that an algal bloom warning advisory is still in place.
Zion National Park to lift fire restrictions ahead of busy Labor Day weekend
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 29 - 6:29 p.m. | Save Story
Fire restrictions at Zion National Park are being lifted ahead of the Labor Day weekend because all the recent rainfall and improved fire conditions.
Millions of dollars approved to give several Salt Lake City parks a facelift
Brianna Chavez, KSL-TV | Posted Aug. 29 - 2:07 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City Council approved $40 million for Capital Improvement Program projects, including park improvements in Salt Lake City.
Why this Salt Lake group is trying to bring county's creeks back to surface
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 29 - 12:02 p.m. | Save Story
A plan to daylight a section of Emigration Creek at a Salt Lake City park is one of nearly two dozen a Utah group is proposing across the county. Here's why.
Utah prairie dog flourishing again, thanks to a little help from its human friends
Lee Benson, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 28 - 8:15 a.m. | Save Story
After nearly 40 years on the "threatened" species list and a steady gain in numbers, the Utah Division of Wildlife resources is considering asking the federal government to de-list the Utah Prarie Dog.
As upland hunting season approaches, DWR offers tips and details
Allessandra Harris and Devin Oldroyd, KSL NewsRadio | Posted Aug. 27 - 8:14 p.m. | Save Story
Upland hunting season begins next month. That means Utahns will be able to hunt animals like doves, pigeons, grouse and rabbits in higher mountain areas.
Bryce Canyon National Park hiker found dead
Derrick Jones, KSLNewsRadio | Posted Aug. 26 - 9:18 p.m. | Save Story
Bryce Canyon search and rescue teams found a missing 64-year-old woman dead after searching for her for several hours.
Provo business reviving Timp Badge tradition for hikers who summit Mount Timpanogos
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 25 - 5:04 p.m. | Save Story
The owner of Timpanogos HIking Co. is reviving an old tradition of giving people a Timp Badge after they have summited Mount Timpanogos.
Economic output of Utah's national parks reaches $2.6B. Here's how it compares to other states
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 25 - 3:04 p.m. | Save Story
A new report finds visitation to Utah's national parks generated $2.6 billion in economic output, putting the state near the top in the U.S.
Arches National Park rangers issue safety reminder after bat tests positive for rabies
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 25 - 11:06 a.m. | Save Story
Arches National Park staff are urging visitors to be careful around bats in the park after one recently tested positive for rabies.
Hundreds of bats discovered and removed from Salt Lake's Highland High
Aimee Cobabe, KSL NewsRadio | Posted Aug. 24 - 9:33 p.m. | Save Story
Students and teachers at Highland High School this week had some extra critters joining them in their classrooms. Hundreds of bats were discovered when students returned after the summer break.
Deer Valley doubling its size, adding new village in quest to be 'crown jewel of Utah'
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 24 - 12:57 p.m. | Save Story
Deer Valley Resort is headed for a major expansion over the next few ski seasons.
Huge rockslide in Little Cottonwood Canyon leaves path of destruction
Lauren Steinbrecher, KSL-TV | Posted Aug. 24 - 9:00 a.m. | Save Story
A large rockslide left a path of destruction down a popular trail in Little Cottonwood Canyon on Monday, obliterating trees and harming the trail.
Illegal fish species found in 4 Utah reservoirs, wildlife biologists say
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 24 - 6:12 a.m. | Save Story
Utah wildlife officials are reminding people to not dump pet fish or any other fish that doesn't belong in a specific body of water after finding illegal species in four reservoirs this year.
Remnants of another tropical storm set to arrive in Utah on Thursday
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 23 - 7:04 p.m. | Save Story
Remnants of what was Tropical Storm Harold are forecast to arrive in Utah through its southeast corner Thursday.
Mountain goats gore, kill 3 dogs in a month on Mount Timpanogos
Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV | Posted Aug. 23 - 5:46 p.m. | Save Story
Hikers have a warning for pet owners after mountain goats killed three dogs in front of their owners in just one month.
Heavy flooding near Grand Canyon's southern rim prompts calls to shelter in place and over 100 evacuations
Joe Sutton, Nouran Salahieh and Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN | Posted Aug. 23 - 11:03 a.m. | Save Story
Heavy flooding just south of the entrance to Grand Canyon National Park prompted calls to shelter in place at the popular Arizona tourist destination Tuesday and saw more than 100 evacuations of residents and guests, the Coconino County Sheriff's Office said.
Seeds planted as new project seeks to grow Zion National Park's east entrance
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 22 - 7:01 p.m. | Save Story
Construction is now underway for a new learning center outside of Zion National Park that will be the forefront of the park's eastern entrance.
As Utah's meteorological summer closes on a wet note, what's in store for fall?
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Updated Aug. 22 - 6:34 p.m. | Save Story
The National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center's meteorological fall outlook, released last week, calls for a trend of uncertainty to continue in Utah when it comes to precipitation.
