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Boil order issued for Big Rock Candy Mountain area in central Utah
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted July 17 - 2:17 p.m. | Save Story
A boil order was issued Friday by the Sevier County Sheriff's Office following runoff impacting the water supply near Big Rock Candy Mountain.
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.
Candidates seeking Box Elder Senate seat weigh in on controversial Stratos project
Daniella Rivera, KSL | Posted July 16 - 10:49 p.m. | Save Story
As controversy surrounding the proposed Stratos data center project continues to ripple, two candidates challenging the area's incumbent state senator say voters deserve more answers.
Interior redefines 'harm' under Endangered Species Act
Kevin Lind, Deseret News | Posted July 16 - 8:00 p.m. | Save Story
A recent change in the definition of the word "harm" on July 10 removes protections for endangered species habitats, which has sparked lawsuits from advocates.
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.
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.
How Wasatch County used 'every measure' to fight a proposed mine expansion
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted July 16 - 8:08 a.m. | Save Story
The Wasatch County Council has been doing everything it can to prevent a proposed 426-acre mine expansion. But according to current state law, their hands are tied.
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.
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.
Data center backer says foes' wishes should be honored if efforts to challenge plans proceed
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted July 14 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
A member of the body that voted for the controversial Box Elder County data center plans thinks if foes' efforts to challenge the plans proceed, their wishes should be honored.
This chaotic 2,000-pound seal has returned to sea – but leaves behind a conundrum
Jessie Yeung, CNN | Updated July 14 - 10:15 p.m. | Save Story
Without so much as a wave of his flipper, Neil the boisterous young elephant seal departed Tasmania this week, leaving behind a legion of fans – and questions about what happens when he gets even bigger.
Ogden fire sparks safety concerns, man charged in 18-acre hillside blaze
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Updated July 14 - 9:30 p.m. | Save Story
A 51-year-old man faces a misdemeanor charge after authorities say he sparked the Mountain Road Fire, which burned more than 18 acres and prompted evacuations.
Rare high flood risk for potentially 'catastrophic' impacts issued for already inundated parts of Texas
Meteorologist Chris Dolce, and CNN's Kate S. Petersen | Posted July 14 - 6:50 p.m. | Save Story
Parts of southern Texas are under back-to-back days of a rare "high risk" of flooding rain, spurring dozens of water rescues, as more rounds of slow-moving storms set off life-threatening and potentially catastrophic floods.
After record-breaking heat, doctors warn Utahns to watch for signs of heat illness
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted July 14 - 9:22 a.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City reached an all-time heat record on Sunday, hitting a historic 109 degrees. Now, doctors are reminding Utahns to stay alert as high temperatures continue.
2025 was Utah's hottest on record. 2026 is on track to be even hotter
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 14 - 8:06 a.m. | Save Story
Even before this weekend's hot weather, Utah found itself on pace to have its warmest year in over a century, which would break a record set just last year.
