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Mariah Maynes

Mariah Maynes is a reporter at KSL NewsRadio. She is passionate about reporting on adventure, outdoors, and environmental topics. She can be reached at mmaynes@bonneville.com

What changes are arriving with newly approved Bears Ears resource management plan?

The Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service approved a new resource management plan for Bears Ears National Monument.
2 years ago

‘A tremendous amount of danger,’ Solitude tells skiers to stop entering closed terrain

An uptick in rope ducking has prompted Solitude Mountain Resort to enforce 30-day pass suspensions.
2 years ago

Park City Ski Patrol, Vail Resorts reach tentative agreement

Once the contract is ratified, the striking patrollers will return to work. The union is expected to vote on ratification on Thursday. 
2 years ago

Weber County adopts Nordic Village reinvestment project

Weber County said it has adopted a reinvestment plan in and around Nordic Valley Ski Resort.
2 years ago

UDOT asks for public feedback on traction law enforcement increases

Following an increase in traction law enforcement, Utah Department of Transportation is asking Utah drivers for feedback.
2 years ago

BLM investigates deaths of three wild horses, offers reward for information

The Bureau of Land Management is offering a reward for information in the investigation of the deaths of three wild horses.
2 years ago

Police searching for suspect after West Jordan hit-and-run

West Jordan police are searching for a suspect after a hit-and-run injured one man on Sunday evening.
2 years ago

Powder Mountain opens upgraded lift, marking third upgrade opening this season

Powder Mountain opened its third new lift of the season Sunday. The upgraded infrastructure will help skiers reach the top of slopes faster.
2 years ago

Salt Lake avalanche danger remains high; backcountry travel discouraged by UAC

Utah Avalanche Center forecasters said Salt Lake avalanche danger was high on Sunday, advising avoidance of backcountry terrain.
2 years ago

Still looking for ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve? Here are some events to welcome 2025

New Year's Eve events will be held across the state on Tuesday, giving plenty of ideas for welcoming 2025.
2 years ago

Park City ski patrol on strike, labor board complaints accuse Vail Resorts of ‘coercive’ practices

Park City Mountain ski patrollers accused Vail Resorts of 'coercive' tactics in an NLRB complaint filed 10 days before their strike began.
2 years ago

Northern Corridor approval reversed; Utah conservation groups, lawmakers react

Utah lawmakers said the decision "blatantly disregards local voices and the law," while conservationists applaud the move.
2 years ago

BLM to auction two land parcels for oil and gas leases in May 2025

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management will sell federal oil and gas leases on two parcels of land in May 2025.
2 years ago

Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance challenges Utah public lands lawsuit

Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance announced it filed a lawsuit challenging Utah's public lands lawsuit on Wednesday.
2 years ago

Western Uinta Hut System opens up opportunity for backcountry adventure, relaxation

When it's completed the Western Uinta Hut System will open up 100,000 acres of backcountry recreation terrain.
2 years ago

New gene therapy found to reverse heart failure effects in large animals

Researchers found a genetic therapy that could be used to reverse heart failure. A recent study found that it worked on large animals.
2 years ago

SCOTUS hears oral arguments in Uinta Basin Railway case

SCOTUS heard arguments in the Uintah Basin Railway case on Tuesday. The federal appeals court previously canceled project approval.
2 years ago

Utah consumer sentiment increased in November, survey finds

A survey conducted by the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute found that consumers had better views of the economy in November.
2 years ago

Red Cross in need of blood donation during the holidays

The American Red Cross said that the need for blood donation continues throughout the holidays, even as busy schedules slow donor rates.
2 years ago

UnitedHealthcare CEO fatally shot in midtown Manhattan, police say

The CEO of UnitedHealthcare was shot and killed in midtown Manhattan on Wednesday morning.
2 years ago

Utah Watershed Restoration Initiative reveals fiscal year 2023-24 impact

Utah DWR said the Utah Watershed Restoration Initiative benefitted over 100,000 acres during the 2023-24 fiscal year.
2 years ago

SR-210 opened following avalanche mitigation testing

Road closures and interlodge orders were lifted following avalanche mitigation testing in Little Cottonwood Canyon on Tuesday morning.
2 years ago

Petroglyph vandalism suspects located, officials say

The Kane County Sheriff's Office said they've located two people suspected of petroglyph vandalism near Wire Pass.
2 years ago

Utah Avalanche Center to host several Avalanche Awareness Week events

Utah Avalanche Center will be hosting events throughout the week in honor of Avalanche Awareness Week, which was designated in 2019.
2 years ago