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Backcountry skiers Jake Turnbull, left, Santiago Vega and Jason Malczyk walk back to their cars aft...
Becky Bruce

Avalanche clean up underway in Little Cottonwood Canyon after “major” Utah winter

Little Cottonwood Canyon experienced almost 100 avalanches this winter, leaving crews to clean up the huge mess left behind.
5 hours ago
rabies bats...
Mark Jones

Bat found in SLC tests positive for rabies, health expert weighs in

A bat recently found in Salt Lake City has tested positive for rabies. Nicholas Rupp, of the Salt Lake City Health Department, joined KSL NewsRadio to explain why it was tested.
7 hours ago
From left to right: Gypsy Flower, Dyers Woad, and Wild Morning Glory, some of the weeds considered ...
Mark Jackson, Amie Schaeffer

Be in the know, Summit County: which weeds have to go?

This year's weed season will be a little different, mostly because the record-breaking snowpack has provided a lot more water to the weeds.
2 days ago
Record snowpack and increasing temperatures have prompted Sandy City Mayor Monica Zoltanski to issu...
Simone Seikaly

Citing rising rivers, Sandy Mayor issues emergency declaration

Of particular concern is the potential for flooding in Little Cottonwood, portions of Dry Creek, Little Willow, and Big Willow Creeks.
2 days ago
The National Weather Service still has numerous flood warnings and other advisories in place across...
Adam Small

Some rivers exit flood stage as spring runoff draws closer to an end

More rivers and creeks are exiting flood stage, some for the first time in weeks indicating an end of this year's flood season.
2 days ago
A citizen snapped a photo of the kneeboarder a week prior to Jackson-Koeven's sighting....
LAUREN STEINBRECHER KSL-TV

Warning signs posted after kneeboarder seen on swift runoff

Authorities in Murray are warning of the dangers of swift waters after a man was seen kneeboarding in Little Cottonwood Creek.
2 days ago
Traffic travels along I-80 in Parleys Canyon on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022. (Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret...
Aimee Cobabe and Becky Bruce

Public comment period approved for quarry in Parley’s Canyon

The public will have 30 days to weigh in, initially, on the creation of a limestone quarry in Parley's Canyon.
2 days ago
State Farm stops home insurance sales in California...
Curt Gresseth

State Farm Insurance pulls out of California because of catastrophes and increasing costs

State Farm Insurance is no longer accepting homeowner insurance applications in California.
2 days ago
Going into this past winter, Utah was in what officials called an exceptional drought, registering ...
Adam Small

Record Utah winter makes up for years-long water shortfall

Utah has experienced a water shortfall for the past three years, but right now most of the state has exited a severe drought stage.
3 days ago
The summer heat record in 2022 for Utah shattered records. As we look to this year, meteorologists ...
Lindsay Aerts

The record-breaking heat of summer 2022 unlikely to repeat in Utah this year

The summer of 2023 was one for the Utah heat record books with a whopping 34 days of triple-digit temperatures.
3 days ago
backcountry...
Andrew Adams

Hydrologist optimistic about Salt Lake County runoff picture as thunderstorm threat looms

Hydrologist, Brian McInerney, most of the significant creeks in Salt Lake County appear to be trending in a positive direction.
3 days ago
The sun sets on the Spiral Jetty on the Great Salt Lake on March 16. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox nominate...
Carter Williams, KSL.com

New Great Salt Lake commissioner says he hopes Utah avoids ‘Great Salt Lake fatigue’

Brian Steed wants Utahns to stay engaged in helping the lake's recovery, because it's not going to happen overnight.
4 days ago
Kim Beck, owner of Top Dog Snake Finders, geared up and looking for rattlesnakes. (KSL TV)...
LAUREN STEINBRECHER KSL-TV

Rattlesnakes are appearing on Utah trails, around homes later than normal

There has been an uptick in reports of rattlesnakes on trails and around homes. They are coming out later than usual due to wet weather.
4 days ago
Venice canal turns fluorescent green...
Barbie Latza Nadeau and Sophie Tanno, CNN

Venice authorities investigate after canal turns fluorescent green

Venetian authorities are investigating after a patch of fluorescent green water appeared in the famed Grand Canal on Sunday morning.
4 days ago
Red rock arch in Arches, one of the national parks in Utah...
Mark Jones

Man dies while hiking at Arches National Park

A man was pronounced dead Thursday at Arches National Park. Attempts to revive the man were unsuccessful.
6 days ago
Utah's Beehives...
Michael Camit

Will Utah’s beehives come buzzing back after a long winter and late spring?

A long winter and late spring severely impacted Utah's beehives. Now that temperatures are rising, are bees going to bounce back?
6 days ago
Plan ahead if you're heading to Zion National Park this weekend. Zion is expecting crowds some park...
Adam Small

Big crowds expected at Zion National Park over Memorial Day Weekend

Plan ahead if you're heading to Zion National Park this weekend. Zion is expecting crowds some parks don't see over an entire year.
6 days ago
Taun and Maria, hosts of the KSL Greenhouse show, shared a few maintenance tips for planter baskets...
Michelle Lee

Maintenance tips for planter baskets

Taun and Maria, hosts of the KSL Greenhouse show, shared a few maintenance tips for planter baskets on their latest episode. 
7 days ago
brad wilson is pictured speaking...
Mark Jones

How will the $40 million in flood mitigation be used?

Where is the $40 million in flood mitigation being spent. It's a topic that Dave and Dujanovic discuss Thursday with House Speaker Brad Wilson.
7 days ago
After finding a "depression" in his front lawn, a Sugar House local believes his house may be on a ...
Devin Oldroyd

Video: Sugar House man notices sinkhole of “unknown depth” in front yard, at a loss for solutions

After finding a "depression" in his front lawn, a Sugar House local believes his house may be on a massive sinkhole of an "unknown depth."
7 days ago
Buckskin Gulch, located in Kane County, has been the site of four fatalities in recent weeks due to...
Mark Jones

Why are hikers dying in Buckskin Gulch?

Why is Buckskin Gulch becoming such a dangerous place for hikers. Dave Noriega and Debbie Dujanovic visit with the Kane County Sheriff about the dangers of the slot canyon.
7 days ago
Wasatch Front Regional Council meets to discuss the little cottonwood canyon gondola...
Aimee Cobabe

Wasatch Front Regional Council passes transportation plan including Little Cottonwood gondola

The Wasatch Front Regional Council voted in favor of a transportation plan which includes the gondola in Little Cottonwood Canyon.
7 days ago
Memorial Day weekend...
Devin Oldroyd

What to know about hiking trails and campgrounds this Memorial Day weekend

As Utah has warms up, snow is melting in the canyons. What does this mean for hiking trails and campgrounds as we near Memorial Day weekend?
7 days ago
Officials with the DWR are urging motorists this Memorial Day weekend to be on the lookout for deer...
Adam Small

Keep eye out for deer and other wildlife near roads, officials say

Wildlife officials are asking people to, as always, keep an eye out for deer and other wildlife during their Memorial Day travels.
7 days ago

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