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Utah leaders say gas prices will fall thanks to new agreement
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Feb. 23 - 5:00 p.m.
State leaders announced a partnership with the petroleum industry that they say will increase fuel supply, lower gas prices and resolve an ongoing feud with Idaho.
How a dry winter turned into a deadly avalanche season
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 23 - 9:02 a.m.
A spate of backcountry avalanches following heavy snowfall have claimed 11 lives in what until the past week has been a down year for precipitation in the West.
'Sweet,' 'good-spirited,' World War II vet from Idaho Falls dies at 104
Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Feb. 17 - 8:31 p.m.
William Albert "Bill" Hulet, a 104-year-old World War II veteran from Idaho Falls, died Feb. 7. He was remembered by his family as "sweet," "kind," and "good-spirited."
Mom shares 22-week preemie's miraculous NICU journey through photos to inspire other parents
Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Feb. 16 - 9:32 a.m.
An Idaho mother who documented her baby's growth in the NICU with unique photos hopes her family's journey inspires others in similar situations.
FBI: Glove found near Guthrie home appears to match glove worn by suspect
The Associated Press | Posted Feb. 15 - 7:42 p.m.
The FBI says a glove containing DNA was found about 2 miles from Nancy Guthrie's home and appears to match those worn by a masked person outside her front door in Tucson the night she vanished.
Utah eyes emergency Lake Powell options after Colorado River states miss another deadline
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 13 - 5:48 p.m.
Utah and six other Colorado River Basin states have yet to secure a concession plan for Lake Powell or Lake Mead, missing yet another key deadline in securing a new plan.
Idaho Sled Dog Challenge ceases operations after years of snow disruptions
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 9 - 5:00 p.m.
Organizers of one of the premier sled dog races in the contiguous U.S. say they're calling it quits, citing three consecutive years of snow-related disruptions.
Parts of popular trail, forest to reopen after destructive Grand Canyon wildfire
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 3 - 4:32 p.m.
More hiking and camping areas in and around Grand Canyon's North Rim are scheduled to reopen for the first time since a pair of massive wildfires ripped through the area last year.
Signs of forced entry found at Arizona home of 'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie's mother
Jacques Billeaud, Sejal Govindarao And Mike Balsamo, Associated Press | Posted Feb. 3 - 12:30 p.m.
Investigators have found signs of forced entry at the Arizona home of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie's mother. That's according to a person familiar with the investigation who spoke Tuesday.
Sheriff says there is a crime scene in search for 'Today' host Savannah Guthrie's mom
Associated Press | Posted Feb. 2 - 11:25 a.m.
An Arizona sheriff says "we do in fact have a crime scene" as authorities search for the 84-year-old mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, who was reported missing over the weekend.
Family remembers Utah man killed in Wyoming avalanche
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted Jan. 15 - 10:32 p.m.
Family members on Thursday were remembering Nicholas Bringhurst, who was killed in an avalanche in Wyoming, as an adventurer who loved life and others around him.
Have You Seen This? Black Diamond Pool at Yellowstone erupts — muddily
Ashley Imlay, KSL | Posted Dec. 22 - 5:30 p.m.
Turns out Old Faithful has a significantly less graceful but still pretty amazing cousin.
New report outlines the crisis on the Colorado River and the ongoing threats
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 17 - 12:00 p.m.
A new report from Colorado Law's Colorado River Research Group warns the Colorado River Basin is "out of time," describing conditions so severe that they threaten the region's water supply, economy and governance.
Not just Utah: The West is off to its slowest snow collection start in at least 25 years
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 12 - 8:01 a.m.
Snowpack across the West is below or well below average, with snow cover at its lowest since satellite tracking began in 2001, a new federal report says.
Have You Seen This? Four-legged escapee caught following police chase on I-40
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Nov. 21 - 3:36 p.m.
This little piggy went wee wee wee up and down the I-40 freeway in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Ski magazine readers ranked the 30 best resorts in the West. Here's how Utah fared
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Oct. 28 - 7:11 p.m.
Utah has some of the best resorts in the West, and one of the best overall might still be in northern Utah.
Montana woman charged with homicide after toddler is found dead in pile of laundry
Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Oct. 27 - 10:30 p.m.
A Montana mother has been arrested and charged after police discovered the decomposing body of her 2-year-old son inside their home.
The next major film studios could be in Nevada if some unions have their way
Jessica Hill, Associated Press | Posted Oct. 19 - 10:22 a.m.
Movies like "The Hangover" and "Ocean's Eleven" piqued interest in the Las Vegas Strip long ago. Now Nevada labor unions hoping to boost jobs and tourism are pushing state officials to offer tax credits aimed at bringing more Hollywood filmmaking to the state.
Grand Canyon's North Rim to partially reopen for first time since devastating fire
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Sept. 26 - 9:24 p.m.
The North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park is set to partially reopen next week for the first time since a pair of massive wildfires destroyed many of its beloved buildings this summer.
Report: Lightning to blame for deaths of 2 missing hunters in Colorado
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Sept. 22 - 8:17 p.m.
Two hunters, including one from Utah, who were found dead last week after being reported missing in southern Colorado earlier this month, reportedly died from a lightning strike.
Idaho firefighter dies while battling Grand Canyon wildfire
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Sept. 9 - 3:46 p.m.
A firefighter from Idaho died Monday while working on repairs tied to a massive fire by the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.
Utahns travel across border to Wyoming for Powerball lottery tickets; jackpot up to $1.3B
Sarah Martin, KSL | Posted Sept. 2 - 6:32 p.m.
The Powerball lottery jackpot now sits at $1.3 billion, and some Utahns are traveling out of state to purchase a ticket at gas stations and convenience stores just across the border.
Colorado apology notwithstanding, Utah attorneys still worry about younger immigrants
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Aug. 5 - 6:18 a.m.
Notwithstanding the apology by a Colorado sheriff to a Utah immigrant, Utah attorneys still worry about the impact of President Donald Trump's crackdown on younger immigrants.
Former US soldier suspected of killing 4 in Montana remains at large
Safiyah Riddle, Associated Press | Posted Aug. 4 - 7:00 a.m.
Authorities say a former US soldier suspected of killing four people at a Montana bar is still at large and believed to be armed. The shooting occurred on Friday at the Owl Bar in Anaconda, Montana.
