Could a ‘Super El Niño’ deliver a big winter for Utah? Forecasters and resorts weigh in
Utah ski resorts are already setting opening dates for the upcoming winter season as meteorologists monitor what could become one of the strongest El Niño events on record.4 days ago
Saratoga Springs boy being hailed a hero after saving brother, now recovering from own injuries
Six-year-old Zion Silva, of Saratoga Springs, is being called a hero after saving his 4-year-old brother from falling from a two-story window.4 days ago
California company awarded $100M to develop critical mineral facility on Great Salt Lake shore
Great Salt Lake's northeastern shore was the site announced on Thursday for a commercial lithium extraction and refining facility.4 days ago
Utah governor ‘deeply troubled’ by Flock camera concerns, orders privacy review
Amid heightened scrutiny on Flock cameras, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox orders two state entities to conduct a review.4 days ago
The Przewalski’s horse is galloping away from extinction with help from Hogle Zoo
Conservation efforts like those at Utah's Hogle Zoo are behind the increasing population numbers of the Przewalski's horse.4 days ago
Utah State Hospital needs ‘significant’ increase in beds, lawmakers told
The Utah State Hospital needs dozens of new beds over the next few years to meet growing demand, officials said.5 days ago
Babylon Fire closure area reopened after burning for nearly 2 months
The Babylon Fire reached 100% containment after burning more than 100,000 acres, prompting the U.S. Forest Service to rescind the special closure area for the Manti-La Sal National Forest on Thursday.5 days ago
$238M upgrade of 5600 South, I-15 interchange in Roy nearly done, other projects continue
Improvements to 5600 South, one of several major road projects along and around I-15 in northern Utah, is largely complete.5 days ago
Utah has ‘major gaps’ in regulating noise, temperature from new data centers, agency head says
An agency leader said there are "major gaps" in Utah's regulation of data center development, particularly when it comes to the impacts new projects will have on local temperatures and noise.5 days ago
Utah Senate president threatens critics with defamation lawsuits
Utah Senate President Stuart Adams is threatening several critics with defamation lawsuits for comments made following his primary election defeat in June.5 days ago
Bats prompt concern ahead of back-to-school at Stansbury Park Elementary School
As thousands of students prepare to return to classrooms across Utah, staff at Stansbury Park Elementary are working to address an ongoing problem: bats getting inside the school.5 days ago
Lehi High School students begin final school year in Alpine School District
For hundreds of students in Alpine School District, including those at Lehi High, Wednesday was their final first day before Alpine School District is divided into three separate school districts next year. (Maddie Vollmer, KSL)5 days ago
These riders say Salt Lake City’s 999 Ride is ‘souring,’ but what can be done about it?
People who participate in Salt Lake City's '999 Ride' are concerned about what growth has brought, namely vandalism, disorderly conduct and even assault.5 days ago
‘It’s run its course’: Utah ready to sell Lake Powell ferry as reservoir hits new low
Citing diminishing use due to low water levels, Utah lawmakers voted unanimously this week to begin permanently discontinuing the Lake Powell ferry.5 days ago
4 charged in ‘long-term investigation’ into Utah street gang
An alleged "shot caller" for his street gang, who is already facing a charge of attempted murder, has been charged again in connection with a long-term investigation by police.5 days ago
Utah’s 10 largest fires this year have already cost nearly $217M to battle
Utah's 10 largest wildfires so far in 2026, which account for the vast majority of the more than 537,000 acres that have burned this year, are estimated to cost nearly $217 million to battle,6 days ago
National Transportation Safety Board releases details of deadly helicopter crash that killed 2 pilots
The National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday released its preliminary report on a deadly helicopter crash near the Widemouth 2 Fire.6 days ago
Young girl dies after climbing into hot car
Officials said a 4-year-old girl in American Fork climbed into her parents' SUV without their knowledge, and was in the hot car for more than 2 hours. She did not survive.6 days ago
Teen shot outside Kearns funeral believed to have shot 2 others first
Unified Police believe that a 17-year-old shot two people near a Kearns funeral before he, himself, was injured by gunfire. A 45-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting.6 days ago
Trump threatened to bomb Oman because he’s unhappy with country’s deal with Iran, officials say
President Trump threatened to bomb Oman because he is unhappy the country is close to a deal with Iran to manage ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.6 days ago
‘State-sponsored propaganda’: Environmental groups file FTC complaint over Utah nuclear ads
Advocacy groups filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission on Monday accusing Utah energy officials of producing misleading ads promoting nuclear energy.7 days ago
Utah State Ag-DRIP program helps farmers conserve water in Colorado River Basin
Utah State University researchers are developing ways to update irrigations systems on Utah farms, with the goal of optimizing agricultural water use in the Colorado River Basin.7 days ago
Orem football team earns praise for hurricane preparation help in Hawaii
Members of the Orem High School football team traveled to Hawaii to help residents prepare for Hurricane Lala as it approached the islands.7 days ago
