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New Grantsville billboard installed to reflect city's history
VideoAllison Lyons, KSL | Posted Oct. 10 - 12:27 p.m.
A new artistic billboard was installed on I-80 near Grantsville, reflecting the history of both the city and the Salt Lake basin.
International Pentecostal conference to bring thousands to Salt Lake City
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted Sept. 25 - 2:41 p.m.
The United Pentecostal Church International will be holding its annual General Conference in Salt Lake City from Tuesday to Friday. Officials estimate between 8,000 and 10,000 attendees during some sessions.
In Utah's Outdoors, one teacher discovered a passion behind the camera lens
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Sept. 21 - 7:01 a.m.
A Utah teacher discovers a passion in the outdoors through wildlife photography.
National Park Services proposes a 'simpler' approach for bicycles, e-bikes at parks
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Sept. 3 - 7:36 a.m.
The National Park Service is considering a new rule that it says would increase access for bicycle and e-bicycle options across its system.
A new way to reach Arches National Park is now available from Moab
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Sept. 1 - 10:33 p.m.
An experiment to improve transportation challenges at Arches National Park is now available, albeit for a limited time, while local leaders test the concept.
Utah approves 3 more productions projected to bring $9.3M economic impact
Margaret Darby, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 23 - 10:28 p.m.
Utah will serve as the backdrop for three upcoming film productions, including an eighth season of "The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch." Here's what else is coming to the Beehive State.
Visitors spent a record $13.7B in Utah's economy last year, report finds
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 23 - 4:16 p.m.
Despite various challenges in the travel economy, a new report finds that the economic impact from Utah's tourism economy surged to a record $13.7 billion in 2025.
Utah's state parks recorded 12 million visits over past year. These parks are gaining popularity
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 22 - 9:35 p.m.
More than 12.1 million people visited Utah state parks over the past fiscal year, and some new parks are quickly gaining popularity over others.
Salt Lake City is 'America's Mountain City' in new tourism campaign
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 19 - 9:00 p.m.
County tourism officials are launching a catchy new way to capitalize on Salt Lake City's proximity to mountains.
Utah ranked second-best road-tripping state
Hayden Madson, Deseret News | Posted July 5 - 7:15 a.m.
Utah is ranked second nationally for road trips and for good reason. Here are some tips for touring the state.
Tech meets travel with this new Utah-based startup
Emily Walker, Deseret News | Posted June 6 - 4:32 p.m.
Innovation is adding convenience to many parts of daily life. In Salt Lake City, travel is becoming one of them, and Bringit is one of the companies seeking to create said convenience.
Volaris launches Guadalajara service, becomes 3rd carrier with direct Utah-to-Mexico flights
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted June 1 - 9:00 p.m.
Mexican carrier Volaris launched Salt Lake City-to-Guadalajara flights, becoming the third commercial airline to offer direct flights from Utah to Mexico.
Feds approve new lines to bring power to Goblin Valley State Park
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 29 - 10:29 p.m.
The Bureau of Land Management has approved a 15-kilovolt distribution line that it says will deliver electrical service to Utah's popular Goblin Valley State Park.
How will lower levels impact major recreation gems in Utah?
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 14 - 7:11 p.m.
Utah's water-based state parks remained a big draw last year. Lower levels tied to this year's record-low snowpack could create challenges this summer.
Spirit Airlines shuts down as company says it can't keep up with higher oil prices
Aamer Madhani, Rio Yamat, Jeff Amy and Mike Catalini, Associated Press | Posted May 2 - 5:00 p.m.
Spirit Airlines, an impish upstart that shook the industry with its irreverent ads and deep discount fares, announced Saturday that it has gone out of business after 34 years.
Grantsville moves forward with plans to bring back its city rodeo
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted April 17 - 10:16 a.m.
Grantsville welcomes back its city-organized rodeo with a two night event just in time for Memorial Day.
Lagoon's new Nutcracker ride set to welcome thrill-seekers
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted March 26 - 9:04 p.m.
Lagoon's newest attraction, the Nutcracker, is poised to offer high-speed thrills for park visitors.
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.
Conference Center closing as church, city, state officials plan for Salt Lake Temple reopening
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 18 - 4:14 p.m.
Downtown Salt Lake business leaders and state tourism officials are preparing for what could be the biggest event to happen in Utah since the 2002 Winter Olympics.
Hyatt's Andaz brand is coming to Utah as it takes on mountain luxury
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 13 - 8:32 a.m.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation is planning to expand one of its luxury brands into Utah as it plans to open that brand's first mountain-themed hotel.
Lagoon sets opening date for the amusement park's 2026 season
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Feb. 11 - 7:40 a.m.
Lagoon will open for its 2026 season starting on weekends beginning at the end of March.
This investment is keeping Utah resorts afloat amid lackluster snowfall
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 8 - 12:03 p.m.
Utah's winter has been rough, but an equally poor winter nearly 50 years ago likely helped resorts avoid catastrophe.
Visitation at Utah's national parks was steady in 2025 — except for this park
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 28 - 8:05 a.m.
Visitation to Utah's "Mighty 5" slid somewhat in 2025, but not to the extent of other National Park Service-managed parks in the state.
This Utah locale named among top places in the world to visit in 2026
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 8 - 8:04 a.m.
What do Bangkok, Winnie-the-Pooh's England and Deer Valley, Utah, have in common? Probably nothing, other than they're on The New York Times' list of 52 places to go in 2026.
