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National Park Services proposes a 'simpler' approach for bicycles, e-bikes at parks

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

'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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'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

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

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

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

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

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.
New poll: Inside the 2026 wildfire season and how Utahns feel about it

New poll: Inside the 2026 wildfire season and how Utahns feel about it

Leah Bowers, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 29 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

This year's wildfire season in Utah — comprising 843 individual fires collectively burning more than half a million acres of land — is shaping up to be one of the state's worst on record.