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Adam Small

Adam Small has been with KSL NewsRadio since September 2020. He started out anchoring weekend and nighttime newscasts before becoming a reporter for Utah’s Morning News in the fall of 2022. Since then, he has covered a wide array of stories, from floods to fires, major crimes, a presidential visit and even the earthly arrival of asteroid material roughly as old as our solar system.
Adam also frequently covers stories about immigration, as well as Utah’s critical water resources like Great Salt Lake and Lake Powell.
You can connect with Adam on X and Facebook. You can also reach him by email at asmall@ksl.com.

Spring runoff causes fast-moving rivers, officials urge caution

Spring runoff is once again in full effect and Utah's rivers, streams and creeks are moving high and fast.
2 years ago

Several small Utah cities named best in country for starting businesses

Utah boasts several small cities that are ranked among some of the best in the country to start up a small business.
2 years ago

Salt Lake having very dry April, but Utah’s water supply is still in top-notch shape

Utah's water supply is growing but Salt Lake City received a dry start to April. Utah might have something to worry about if May is dry.
2 years ago

How an NHL team helps Utah for the 2034 Winter Olympics

An NHL team is officially coming to Utah. How will the new franchise help a possible 2034 Olympics in our state?
2 years ago

Great Utah ShakeOut: State’s largest earthquake drill happens today

The state's largest earthquake drill, the Great Utah ShakeOut, happens today. It will help people across the state prepare for earthquakes.
2 years ago

The Great Salt Lake has a chance to be healthy again for the first time in over a decade

The water level in the Great Salt Lake is 1.5 feet from the tail-end of its healthy range of 4,196 to 4,200 feet.
2 years ago

Don’t turn on the sprinklers just yet, expert says

Wondering when to turn on sprinklers now that we've been having warmer weather? Follow these guidelines to keep your lawn alive while still conserving water.
2 years ago

Utah getting big delivery of valley rain, mountain snow Monday

Utah will see valley rain and mountain snow throughout Monday with temperatures in the 40s and 50s.
2 years ago

Utah temperatures warming up, strong snowpack set to start melting

Temperatures in Utah are going to get much warmer over the next few days, allowing for the snowpack we've accumulated to start melting off.
2 years ago

Chad Daybell trial to be streamed. Legal analyst provides possible reasons

The upcoming trial of Chad Daybell will be livestreamed. He faces multiple counts of murder and conspiracy.
2 years ago

What to expect in the Chad Daybell trial ahead of opening statements

The trial for Chad Daybell could begin on Tuesday. Jury selection is underway and could wrap soon. If so, opening statements will proceed.
2 years ago

Utah water managers less worried about spring flooding, but it’s still possible

Flooding in Utah is less of a concern this year because there is so much less water in the snowpack than in 2023.
2 years ago

Staffing Little Sahara with emergency workers is costing Juab County hundreds of thousands

Little Sahara Recreation Area is expecting many visitors for Easter weekend. In the past, the area saw up to 50,000 visitors for the holiday.
2 years ago

More than half of the Colorado River’s water is being used for farming, study finds

The Colorado River provides water to 40 million people in seven states, including Utah, as well as Mexico.
2 years ago

More rain and snow on the way for Easter

More rain and snow is headed to Utah on Thursday, and the wet weather is expected to hang around through Easter.
2 years ago

2023 saw far fewer building permits in Utah, report says

The Ogden-Clearfield metro area had the biggest percentage decline in building permits year-over-year, nose-diving by 34%.
2 years ago

Late winter storm adds to already flourishing Utah snowpack

A late winter storm along the Wasatch Front might've caused a headache for drivers over the weekend, but it also added more to Utah snowpack.
2 years ago

New report ranks Utah as one of the least affordable places to buy a home in the U.S.

Utah is the third least affordable place in the nation for homebuying thanks to soaring home prices according to a report.
2 years ago

Wintery weekend weather caused crashes in the triple-digits

Wintery weather over the weekend caused crashes in the triple-digits throughout the state according to the Utah Highway Patrol.
2 years ago

The Great Salt Lake’s brine shrimp population looking plentiful

The Great Salt Lake's brine shrimp population is in good shape for the beginning of spring. The number of eggs is up 50% from last year.
2 years ago

Avalanche danger rising in Utah with spring warm-up

The chances of surviving a wet-snow avalanche are very small according to Utah officials, who compare such snow to concrete.
2 years ago

Utah snowpack strong as spring begins

As of Tuesday, March 19, the average amount of water in the snowpack from end to end of the Beehive State is about 26% above the 30-year average.
2 years ago

Utah gas prices have skyrocketed over the last month

According to AAA, the average gas prices in Utah have jumped 38 cents in just the last month. Gas the Beehive State now costs $3.33 a gallon.
2 years ago

Wind storms in Utah hit hard due to special weather patterns

Utah doesn't get these types of wind storms very often, but when we do, they get pretty intense.
2 years ago