Environment
Adam Small
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.11 hours ago
Kyle Remund
West Lake Jr. High rebuilds after 2020 earthquake
After being severely damaged in 2020, West Lake Jr. High is being rebuilt with earthquake safety in mind. KSL's Dave and Dujanovic interviewed Ben Horsley of Granite School District about how the new building is being brought up to seismic code and how the district is preparing for future emergencies.12 hours ago
Mariah Maynes
Wildflower season is blooming. Where and how to take in the views
Wildflower season is beginning in Utah. Where can you see them? How do you view them responsibly?20 hours ago
Allessandra Harris Gurr
Landscaping projects picking up pace as weather gets warmer
Jeff Mott, owner of Mott's Landscaping, said people often start big landscaping projects in the summertime.21 hours ago
Britt Johnson
Hurricane season could mean bad news for Utah gas prices
Hurricane season is expected to be intense this year, and while none of them should hit Utah rising gas prices probably will.1 day ago
Britt Johnson
Millions raised for habitat restoration in the state
It's been a record breaking fundraising year for habitat restoration here in Utah. The Utah Conservation Permit Program raised a record $4.8 million.1 day ago
Curt Gresseth
How an earthquake impacts homes and buildings
A structural engineer discusses how an earthquake rattles homes and buildings.1 day ago
Jordan Valinsky, CNN
Starbucks plastic cups are getting a makeover
Starbucks has announced an environmentally friendly redesign of its plastic cups.2 days ago
Peter Johnston
Higher-magnitude earthquake is coming to Utah, warns expert
One expert is warning Utah to be prepare for a higher-magnitude earthquake then the 5.7 magnitude one that hit in 2020.2 days ago
Adam Small
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 days ago
Ashley Strickland, CNN
Fossil discovery by 11-year-old is the largest known marine reptile, study says
A jawbone found on a beach along the English coast belonged to a newfound species that’s likely the largest known marine reptile.2 days ago
Vanessa Hudson
‘Great Salt Lake is our future’: Utah youth aim to inform, collaborate and inspire change
This article is published through the Great Salt Lake Collaborative, a journalism initiative partnering news, education and media organizations to record the plight of the lake.2 days ago
Devin Oldroyd
Salt Lake City Marathon will cause travel impacts, SLCPD warns
SLCPD is reminding anyone in the city this weekend to be mindful of travel impacts during the Salt Lake City Marathon.2 days ago
Adam Small
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 days ago
Eric Cabrera
Park City group disappointed in UDOT’s wildlife crossing decision
A Park City advocacy group spent years trying to convince the Utah Department of Transportation to build a wildlife crossing on SR 224, between Kimball Junction and Park City. Now they are trying to figure out why UDOT decided to nix the idea.3 days ago
Curt Gresseth
Great Utah Shakeout: How to make your home earthquake-safe
An adviser discusses how to make your home safe for the Great Utah Shakeout.3 days ago
Sam Herrera
LISTEN: How the ski industry in Utah impacts the state
Anyone in Utah knows how big the ski industry is, but do they know what it means for the state's economy?3 days ago
Mariah Maynes
‘Everest, Inc.’ highlights the business of adventure toward the top of Everest
Will Cockrell's new book Everest, Inc. gives a look into the recent history of climbing and guiding on Mount Everest.3 days ago
Eric Cabrera and Derrick Jones
PFAS chemicals found in Park City water, ski wax to blame
A potentially dangerous chemical (PFAS) was found in three Park City water wells. All signs point to the slopes and ski wax.4 days ago
Alexandrea Bonilla
Utah storm adding to snowpack that melted over weekend
A storm passing through Utah will increase the snowpack that melted this weekend when the sun came out in force.4 days ago
Carter Williams, KSL.com
‘Rabbit fever’ outbreak believed to be cause of 9 beaver deaths in Utah, wildlife officials say
Utah wildlife officials say that nine beavers and one vole have died in recent weeks from a suspected tularemia outbreak.4 days ago
Simone Seikaly
Vandalism caught on tape at Lake Mead Recreation Area
In a Facebook post, the National Park Service said the video from the Lake Mead area was recorded Sunday April 7, 2024.4 days ago
Adam Small
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.5 days ago
