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Scientists believe newly discovered demon cavefish may be among the rarest fish in the world
Sneha Dhandapani, CNN | Posted Aug. 2 - 8:24 p.m. | Save Story
Dr. Matthew Niemiller recently discovered an eyeless and hunchbacked species of cavefish never seen before.
Multiple wildfires spark across Utah as temperatures soar
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL and Logan Stefanich, KSL | Updated Aug. 1 - 9:22 p.m. | Save Story
New wildfires have been reported over the last 24 hours as temperatures across Utah soar. The National Weather Service issued an Extreme Heat Warning for parts of Utah until Sunday night.
3 Idahoans died this week from heat-related issues, Health and Welfare says
EastIdahoNews.com staff | Posted Aug. 1 - 1:14 p.m. | Save Story
The state of Idaho saw its first heat-related fatalities of 2026 this week, with the deaths of three adults over the age of 55.
Feds' new plan for Lake Powell, Lake Mead not the final 'destination,' Utah official says
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated July 31 - 2:29 p.m. | Save Story
Utah and other Upper Colorado Basin states may voluntarily cut up to 200,000 acre-feet of Colorado River water under a new 10-year deal to handle how to allocate the river's water.
Sugar House Park pond drained due to historically low water flows in Parleys Creek system
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Updated July 31 - 12:52 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake County officials say the pond was lowered to prevent water quality problems as drought conditions and record-low flows reduce the amount of water reaching the popular park.
Utah's reservoirs struggled in July, but monsoons provide a key below-ground benefit
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 30 - 9:01 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's reservoir system tumbled well below normal in July, but monsoons have benefitted the state's mountain soils.
Funding uncertainty threatens future of UVU's Utah Lake algae barge
Dan Rascon, KSL | Updated July 30 - 7:44 p.m. | Save Story
A one-of-a-kind boat designed by Utah Valley University students and faculty to combat harmful algae blooms on Utah Lake could be entering its final season on the water.
Are Utah summers getting hotter? This is what the data says
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 30 - 6:08 a.m. | Save Story
More extreme heat is in Utah's forecast for this weekend, playing into a growing trend of hot summers.
Poll suggests Utahns ready to pay more for clean energy sources
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted July 29 - 10:03 p.m. | Save Story
A study by researchers at Utah State University suggests that more than half of Utahns may be willing to pay more for cleaner energy sources. Other case studies, however, suggest that may not be completely true.
Flooding likely killed thousands of fish at southern Utah reservoir, wildlife officials say
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 29 - 5:29 p.m. | Save Story
Flash flooding from the Cottonwood Fire burn scar likely killed thousands of fish downstream at Minersville Reservoir, Utah wildlife officials say.
Flooding spreads in eastern New York as the heavy rain responsible shifts to New England
Meteorologists Briana Waxman, Chris Dolce, with Kate S. Petersen, CNN | Posted July 29 - 5:23 p.m. | Save Story
Dangerous flooding is unfolding in eastern New York Wednesday as slow-moving downpours soak parts of the state and much of New England after drenching New Jersey and Pennsylvania on Tuesday.
Conservation groups oppose proposed water treatment plant near Great Salt Lake
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Updated July 28 - 3:35 p.m. | Save Story
Utah conservation and advocacy groups are speaking out against a proposed wastewater discharge permit they say would threaten the Great Salt Lake and the species that call the lake and its wetlands home.
Cox names new natural resources director as department undergoes shakeup
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated July 28 - 2:36 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's state forester is poised to now oversee all of the state's natural resources, as the department undergoes a leadership change.
Hogle Zoo giraffe herd expands to 7 with birth of female calf
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted July 28 - 8:11 a.m. | Save Story
The Hogle Zoo's giraffe herd just welcomed an exciting new addition with the birth of a female calf.
Evacuations in Beaver County's North Creek suggested amid flash flood warning
Devin Oldroyd, KSL | Posted July 27 - 6:13 p.m. | Save Story
Residents near North Creek in Beaver County were suggested to seek higher ground due to flooding in the area on Monday.
Dixie National Forest to lower fire restrictions following monsoonal impact
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 27 - 6:04 p.m. | Save Story
Dixie National Forest is moving back to Stage 1 fire restrictions, as monsoon moisture over the past few weeks has helped ease some of the fire danger in southwest Utah.
'Abysmal high temperatures' hitting parts of Utah
Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Posted July 26 - 7:07 p.m. | Save Story
The National Weather Service is forecasting high daytime temperatures for Utah in the coming week, with some areas expected to see low nighttime temperatures in the 80s.
DC heavyweights spent Pioneer Day in Utah, talking about fires and floods
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Posted July 26 - 7:12 a.m. | Save Story
Local, state and federal leaders gathered in Beaver on Friday to talk about forest management in the aftermath of the devastating Cottonwood Fire and subsequent floods.
