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Major Canadian airline to pull out of Salt Lake City, but it's already planning a return

Major Canadian airline to pull out of Salt Lake City, but it's already planning a return

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted April 20 - 9:30 p.m.

Canada's largest airline says it plans to pull flights out of a select number of airports this year, including Salt Lake City, as it deals with the rising cost of jet fuel.
Why Utahns are seeing a 'small break' at the gas pump

Why Utahns are seeing a 'small break' at the gas pump

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted April 16 - 5:02 p.m.

Experts say Utah drivers saw a "small break" at the gas pump tied to recent developments overseas.
Portion of Provo Canyon to close Sunday for repair work, UDOT says

Portion of Provo Canyon to close Sunday for repair work, UDOT says

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted April 16 - 1:00 p.m.

UDOT is urging anyone planning to head to the mountains for some weekend recreation to be aware of a 14-hour closure of Provo Canyon Sunday.
Pedestrian detour in place on Lehi's Jordan River Trail as new freeway construction begins

Pedestrian detour in place on Lehi's Jordan River Trail as new freeway construction begins

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted April 11 - 4:18 p.m.

Construction on 2100 North in Lehi causing a detour along the Jordan River Parkway Trail.
Salt Lake County's other airport is set to expand with new operator

Salt Lake County's other airport is set to expand with new operator

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted April 9 - 7:11 p.m.

Salt Lake County's other airport is poised to receive a major makeover with the help of a private aviation company that already has a growing presence in the state.
Why Salt Lake City wants to indefinitely close these 2 road sections

Why Salt Lake City wants to indefinitely close these 2 road sections

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted April 9 - 5:03 p.m.

Utah's capital city is considering measures to indefinitely close sections of two roads to combat environmental and noise issues on the west side.
Impact of Utah's 105 mph-plus reckless driving law nearly 4 years later

Impact of Utah's 105 mph-plus reckless driving law nearly 4 years later

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted April 9 - 6:51 a.m.

The number of citations for reckless driving since a state law was passed in 2022 has fallen noticeably each year, suggesting perhaps that some Utahns may be getting the message.
Why some traffic lights work better than others

Why some traffic lights work better than others

Brian Carlson, KSL  |  Posted April 8 - 6:37 p.m.

For anyone who's ever been frustrated waiting at a red light when no other cars are coming — this article is for you.
Salt Lake City gears up to fix thousands of potholes during 'Pothole Palooza'

Salt Lake City gears up to fix thousands of potholes during 'Pothole Palooza'

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted April 3 - 5:43 p.m.

This winter offered some of the best road surface conditions road repair teams could hope for, but Salt Lake City still wants people to report potholes that need to be filled.
UDOT pauses Ephraim tree removal after concerns raised

UDOT pauses Ephraim tree removal after concerns raised

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted April 3 - 2:03 p.m.

The Utah Department of Transportation said they want to be good neighbors, and thus announced on Thursday they would investigate concerns about removing trees in Ephraim.
UDOT to begin closing ramps along I-215 for reconstruction

UDOT to begin closing ramps along I-215 for reconstruction

Brian Carlson, KSL  |  Posted April 2 - 5:56 p.m.

Several freeway ramps are closing in the Salt Lake Valley for construction beginning Monday, and the Utah Department of Transportation is alerting drivers to prepare now for delays.
Park City looking for local artists to embody 'timeless connections' in bus shelter artwork

Park City looking for local artists to embody 'timeless connections' in bus shelter artwork

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted March 27 - 8:02 p.m.

Park City's decorated bus stops will soon triple in number as city leaders ask for artwork submissions for 21 new bus shelters.
Spring break travel could cause delays on big Utah roads despite rising gas prices

Spring break travel could cause delays on big Utah roads despite rising gas prices

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted March 26 - 10:39 p.m.

The average price of a gallon of regular gas surpassed $4 statewide this week, but Utah transportation officials say they don't expect that it will dissuade spring break travel.
Construction season is here: UDOT to embark on 176 projects worth $2.8B in 2026

Construction season is here: UDOT to embark on 176 projects worth $2.8B in 2026

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted March 26 - 2:35 p.m.

Utah transportation officials announced Thursday that they're planning to begin 176 new construction projects worth approximately $2.8 billion in 2026.
UTA set to extend S-Line deeper into Sugar House with resolution in place

UTA set to extend S-Line deeper into Sugar House with resolution in place

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted March 26 - 11:00 a.m.

A project to extend the S-Line toward the Sugar House Shopping Center is expected to begin in May, after Salt Lake City signed off on an interlocal agreement with Utah Transit Authority.
Salt Lake airport keeps wait times low amid shutdown impacting TSA workers

Salt Lake airport keeps wait times low amid shutdown impacting TSA workers

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted March 25 - 10:32 p.m.

Salt Lake City International Airport has been able to buck the trend of long waits as TSA workers call out sick or walk away during the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security.
UDOT begins construction to expand Legacy Parkway

UDOT begins construction to expand Legacy Parkway

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted March 25 - 8:36 p.m.

UDOT has started construction to add a third lane of traffic to the north and southbound lanes of Legacy Parkway.
Salt Lake City approves downtown street closures for 2027 temple open house

Salt Lake City approves downtown street closures for 2027 temple open house

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted March 25 - 10:00 a.m.

A few street segments in downtown Salt Lake City will be closed for half of 2027 under an ordinance that city leaders approved Tuesday for the Salt Lake Temple open house.
Salt Lake City initiates process to rename street honoring Cesar Chavez

Salt Lake City initiates process to rename street honoring Cesar Chavez

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted March 24 - 8:35 p.m.

Salt Lake City will rename 500 South that honors Cesar Chavez, following a report last week that detailed accusations and evidence of sexual assault.
Could a ground collision happen at Utah's busiest airport?

Could a ground collision happen at Utah's busiest airport?

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted March 23 - 5:00 p.m.

Communication between airplanes and vehicles has come into question as agencies investigate the fatal collision between a passenger jet and a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport.
Utah gas prices continue to soar, surpass $4 per gallon in some counties

Utah gas prices continue to soar, surpass $4 per gallon in some counties

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted March 20 - 5:34 p.m.

Utah's average gas price has now jumped by more than $1 per gallon over the past month, per AAA.
Cesar Chavez allegations stirring discussion about Utah streets named for the man

Cesar Chavez allegations stirring discussion about Utah streets named for the man

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted March 20 - 8:09 a.m.

Allegations that Cesar Chavez sexually abused women and girls are stirring at least a little discussion about Utah streets named for the late labor leader.
US official warns small airports could soon shut down over TSA absences

US official warns small airports could soon shut down over TSA absences

David Shepardson, Reuters  |  Posted March 19 - 11:00 a.m.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned on Thursday that if a ​partial government shutdown continues, small airports could soon shut down as 50,000 airport security officers go without pay.
UDOT breaks ground on 'transformational' 2100 North freeway

UDOT breaks ground on 'transformational' 2100 North freeway

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted March 18 - 1:30 p.m.

Constructing a freeway on 2100 North isn't just a road project, it's "transformational," state Sen. Heidi Balderree said during a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday.
Utah DUI data shows dangers of drinking and driving

Utah DUI data shows dangers of drinking and driving

Brian Carlson, KSL  |  Posted March 17 - 6:36 p.m.

A lot of people are planning to celebrate St. Patrick's Day on Tuesday. If you're one of them, state safety experts want to remind you — don't drink and drive.