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Tropical Storm Edouard makes landfall on the Gulf Coast, bringing the possibility of flooding
Jamie Stengle, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 1 - 2:08 p.m. | Save Story
Rain is falling across parts of Texas and Louisiana as Tropical Storm Edouard has made landfall near the border between the two states, bringing the possibility of flooding.
Fire, flood, drought. Inside Utah's water crisis loop following devastating rains
Leah Bowers, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 1 - 2:04 p.m. | Save Story
This summer, Utah burned as hundreds of wildfires scorched the state. Now, it's drowning.
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.
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.
Orangeville prepares for more rain after weekend flooding forces families from homes
VideoAlex Cabrero, KSL | Updated Aug. 31 - 8:33 p.m. | Save Story
Orangeville public works crews and residents spent Monday preparing for the possibility of more flooding in Orangeville.
Hungry bears wander into US West homes, shops in record numbers
Andrew Hay, Reuters | Updated Aug. 31 - 7:27 p.m. | Save Story
With the West's aridification expected to continue, experts fear bears may become habituated to human food and even stop hibernating should winters become too warm and wild food too scarce.
Utah state park cancels beloved apple harvest following harsh season
Carter Williams and Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Posted Aug. 31 - 6:37 p.m. | Save Story
Apple picking is normally a cherished fall activity, but a beloved apple event at Wasatch Mountain State Park is the latest casualty of this year's abnormal weather.
Family identifies Texas man among those killed in Grand Canyon flood as rescuers search for missing
Jamie Stengle And Ty Oneil, Associated Press | Posted Aug. 31 - 3:43 p.m. | Save Story
Family members identified a hiker killed in weekend flooding in the Grand Canyon as a Texas chiropractor and said two other men who went on their dream trip remain missing.
Tropical depression forms in the Gulf, heads for Texas and Louisiana coasts
Briana Waxman and Chris Dolce, CNN | Posted Aug. 31 - 2:24 p.m. | Save Story
Tropical Depression Five formed in the northern Gulf on Monday afternoon and is expected to strengthen ahead of landfall near the Texas-Louisiana border on Tuesday.
Invasive green crabs are bad for the environment, so New Englanders are starting to eat more of them
Michael Casey, Associated Press | Updated Aug. 30 - 7:28 p.m. | Save Story
New England seafood advocates are turning invasive European green crabs into a premium seafood product in an effort to curb their environmental damage and support struggling fisheries.
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.
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.
A dolphin saved its founder 4,000 years ago. Now this city is returning the favor
Jonathan Hawkins, CNN | Posted Aug. 29 - 4:15 p.m. | Save Story
Greek legend tells the story of Taras, son of Poseidon, whose ship was wrecked while sailing between Italy and Greece. The sailor's sea-god father dispatched a dolphin to rescue him, which he rode to the shores of the Ionian Peninsula.
Goshute Indian tribe voices opposition to U.S. Army data center proposal in Tooele County
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Aug. 29 - 2:04 p.m. | Save Story
A Goshute Indian tribe opposes a proposed U.S. Army data center in the Dugway Proving Ground in Tooele County, worried it will deplete groundwater supplies.
Challenge encourages Utahns to keep Jordan River clean
VideoMadi Vollmer, KSL | Updated Aug. 28 - 10:19 a.m. | Save Story
Utah mayors are launching the year-long "Love Your Watershed" challenge, encouraging residents to clean up litter and pollution in their neighborhoods before it reaches storm drains and the Jordan River.
Fall is almost here. Is this when Utah's spectacular colors will return?
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 28 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
Fall is often considered one of the best times of the year across the country and in Utah. But when exactly will Utah's fall foliage peak?
U. researchers find possible water source in Mount Timpanogos rock glacier
Bryanna Willis, KSL | Posted Aug. 27 - 8:31 p.m. | Save Story
New research methods are revealing how much water can be found buried in Utah's mountains, leading to a deeper understanding of the state's water supply and possible methods of conservation.
