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'Folks are really, really upset': Reductions to 2 Utah monuments sparks protests
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 21 - 6:16 a.m. | Save Story
Hundreds stood outside of the Utah Governor's Mansion to sound their frustration about last week's reduction of Grand Staircase-Escalante and Bears Ears national monuments.

Photographer provides an update on the tourist attacked by a bison in Yellowstone
Steve Dent, KIVI | Posted July 20 - 8:25 p.m. | Save Story
The photographer who captured the moment when a tourist was attacked by a bison at Yellowstone National Park earlier this month has given an update on the man's condition.

Cox issues 'hybrid' fireworks policy for Pioneer Day, allowing some bans to remain
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated July 20 - 12:35 p.m. | Save Story
Gov. Spencer Cox says he plans to issue a "hybrid" fireworks policy on Monday, which will allow some cities to ban personal fireworks during the upcoming Pioneer Day weekend over wildfire concerns.

'I just keep climbing': How Utah man turns tragedies into gratitude each week on Pfeifferhorn
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted July 20 - 8:01 a.m. | Save Story
Peter Van Horn, 61, climbs Pfeifferhorn weekly, finding solace after personal tragedies, including near-death experience, sibling loss and a years-long struggle with drug abuse.

It's not Halloween — but beware the bats
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted July 20 - 7:03 a.m. | Save Story
Utahns might see more bats in July and August because baby bats, or pups, are learning to fly and leaving their roosts for the first time.

2 warthog piglets born at Utah's Hogle Zoo
Simone Seikaly, KSL | Posted July 19 - 8:34 a.m. | Save Story
The birth of two male common warthog piglets is the first-ever such arrival at Utah's Hogle Zoo. Named Chad and Wharton, the brothers have been behind the scenes and getting to know their mom, Tikiti, since their arrival on June 14.

Bear euthanized after breaking into sleeping family's home, devouring pumpkin pie and coming back for more
Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted July 17 - 10:15 p.m. | Save Story
A black bear was euthanized after tearing through a window screen, breaking into a home, eating a pumpkin pie and returning the next night for more food.

Why you may be seeing more bears in Utah this summer
Annette Campbell, KSL | Updated July 17 - 9:02 a.m. | Save Story
As more Utahns head to the mountains to camp, hike and explore this summer, wildlife officials say they're sharing the outdoors with bears that are on the move in search of food.

2,000 sandbags filled, barriers installed to prepare for potential flooding near U of U
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 16 - 7:30 p.m. | Save Story
Over 100 volunteers filled 2,000 sandbags that are being placed near the burn scar to help reduce flood impacts to mostly University of Utah Health buildings near where the fire burned last month.

Bear Lake sheriff credits bystanders for saving woman's life in boating accident
Mike Anderson, KSL | Updated July 16 - 4:00 p.m. | Save Story
Bear Lake County Sheriff Bart Heslington said he's grateful for the quick actions of some bystanders after a serious accident on the lake Saturday.

Women's Disc Golf Championship tees off in Utah
Tyrese Boone, KSL | Updated July 16 - 1:48 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's mountains are providing the backdrop for one of the biggest events in women's disc golf.

How agritourism is drawing thousands to Utah farms
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Updated July 16 - 12:01 p.m. | Save Story
Utah farms are getting a boost from agritourism despite hard times due to drought and fires.

Summer meteor showers begin to light up nighttime skies
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted July 16 - 11:36 a.m. | Save Story
The next few weeks could provide optimum opportunities to enjoy cosmic displays thanks to near-perfect conditions (if the weather cooperates) for viewing fiery shooting stars in the nighttime skies.

New maps show landmarks removed from Bears Ears, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments
Brenna Donnelly, KSL | Posted July 16 - 7:04 a.m. | Save Story
Newly released state maps are providing a look at which of southern Utah's landscapes would lose national monument protections under President Donald Trump's latest executive order.

Herriman family completes goal of visiting all 63 national parks
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Updated July 16 - 6:19 a.m. | Save Story
A Herriman family has completed their goal of visiting all 63 U.S. national parks together.

Weather service issues flood watch, cautions communities near recent wildfires
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 15 - 8:30 p.m. | Save Story
The National Weather Service to issue a flood watch for most of southern Utah as monsoonal storms continue to pick up in Utah, advising stronger risks near recent wildfires.

Utah inland port pledges $7.5M to Great Salt Lake 'buffer,' seeks to improve water use
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 15 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Inland Port Authority announced new funding and partnerships that seek to improve the Great Salt Lake ecosystem.

Tribal leaders say they weren't consulted before Trump order shrunk 2 Utah national monuments
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted July 15 - 10:13 a.m. | Save Story
Tribal leaders for the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante monuments say they weren't consulted before the Trump administration signed executive orders drastically reducing their sizes.


