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National Park Services proposes a 'simpler' approach for bicycles, e-bikes at parks
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Sept. 3 - 7:36 a.m. | Save Story
The National Park Service is considering a new rule that it says would increase access for bicycle and e-bicycle options across its system.

'It's more than just a house': Multi-generational Springdale family picking up pieces after flood
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted Sept. 2 - 7:03 p.m. | Save Story
The Madsen family is picking up the pieces of a multi-generational home after flooding barreled its way down through Zion National Park and into their home Monday afternoon.

Lawsuits filed over reduction of 2 Utah national monuments, rekindling legal battle
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Sept. 2 - 5:04 p.m. | Save Story
A legal battle over the sizes of two monuments in Utah is heating up again after President Donald Trump shrank the monuments in July.

St. George man hospitalized with rare, severe form of West Nile virus, wife says
VideoShelby Lofton, KSL | Posted Sept. 2 - 11:01 a.m. | Save Story
A St. George woman is urging people to take precautions against mosquito bites after her husband developed a rare neuroinvasive form of West Nile virus that she says nearly cost him his life.

Southern Utah University interns recognized for helping rescue hiker in Arizona
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Sept. 2 - 6:18 a.m. | Save Story
Three college students participating in Southern Utah University's Intergovernmental Internship Cooperative were recognized after encountering a 67-year-old woman suffering from heat exhaustion while hiking and administering immediate help.

A new way to reach Arches National Park is now available from Moab
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Sept. 1 - 10:33 p.m. | Save Story
An experiment to improve transportation challenges at Arches National Park is now available, albeit for a limited time, while local leaders test the concept.

Residents recount 'destruction' of Springdale flooding
VideoShelby Lofton, KSL | Updated Sept. 1 - 1:40 p.m. | Save Story
Powerful flash flooding swept through Springdale on Monday, damaging homes, washing mud and debris across roads and prompting frightening moments for residents and visitors near Zion National Park.

Grand Canyon flooding deals another blow to family-owned landmark
VideoDan Rascon, KSL | Posted Sept. 1 - 11:02 a.m. | Save Story
Deadly flash flooding in the Grand Canyon has left two people dead and one hiker still missing, while also delivering a devastating economic blow to a Utah family-owned business on the North Rim.

Beaver hoping to avoid new problems after catastrophic flooding in July
VideoAndrew Adams, KSL | Updated Sept. 1 - 8:04 a.m. | Save Story
City leaders said Monday that many families were still displaced by catastrophic flooding in July as they hoped a new thunderstorm threat would not add to the community's troubles.

Flash flooding strands family in Capitol Reef
VideoShelby Lofton, KSL | Updated Sept. 1 - 6:32 a.m. | Save Story
A family camping near Capitol Reef National Park was stranded overnight after flash flood waters rapidly swelled in Cathedral Valley, making roads impassable.

Flooding impacts Utah one last time to close out meteorological summer
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated Aug. 31 - 9:54 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's meteorological summer ended on a wet note Monday, with several inches of rain falling in some areas, creating localized flooding.

Man pleads guilty to voluntary manslaughter in fatal shooting on Navajo Nation
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Aug. 31 - 5:34 p.m. | Save Story
A Navajo Nation man pleaded guilty last week to fatally shooting a person during a confrontation last year.

'We thought he was dead': 5-month-old shih tzu wanders home after a week in the desert
VideoArianne Brown, KSL | Posted Aug. 31 - 5:07 p.m. | Save Story
A 5-month-old shih tzu from Cedar City is home with its family after being lost for a week in the rugged, desert landscape of the Utah/Nevada border, and the owners are now calling him "Miracle Monty."

Utah mother who loved family, board games and Lagoon remembered
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Aug. 31 - 4:01 p.m. | Save Story
A southern Utah mother shot and killed allegedly by her teen daughter is being remembered for her devotion to her family and her strong opinions.

Dirty-soda lovers across the state went bonkers for this tiny toy
VideoArianne Brown, KSL | Posted Aug. 31 - 11:34 a.m. | Save Story
Over the weekend, dirty-soda lovers lined the parking lots at Swig locations across the state and country, not just for their sugary mixed drinks, but for a little toy.

Severe storm brings possible tornado to Millard County, flooding to Emery County
Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Updated Aug. 30 - 5:48 p.m. | Save Story
The National Weather Service was determining whether a tornado touched down in Millard County, while Emery County experienced flooding after intense storms struck Utah on Saturday.

St. George Fire Department to hold stair climb remembering 25 years since attacks on 9/11
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted Aug. 30 - 9:31 a.m. | Save Story
The St. George Fire Department, with the city of St. George, will hold a stair-climb challenge at The Stairs at Tech Ridge on 9/11 to commemorate 25 years since the attacks.

Floods strike homes in Emery County
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted Aug. 29 - 6:18 p.m. | Save Story
Multiple locations across Emery County have flooded following large storms across southern Utah. A flash flood warning was issued by the National Weather Service for multiple counties in southern Utah.


