Shelby Lofton, KSL
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.40 minutes ago
Logan Stefanich, KSL
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.1 hour ago
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL
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.7 hours ago
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL
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.8 hours ago
Carter Williams, KSL
‘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.1 day ago
Carter Williams, KSL
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,2 days ago
Devin Oldroyd, KSL
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.2 days ago
Logan Stefanich, KSL
‘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.2 days ago
Alex Cabrero, KSL
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.2 days ago
Arianne Brown, KSL
‘Now it’s our turn’: Community rallying around police chief after Hurricane flooding
In Hurricane, community members are rallying around UTU Police Chief Wes LiCalzi and his family after devastating flooding that tore through their neighborhood Friday.3 days ago
Carter Williams, KSL
Utah seeks to make 14 native fish species catchable among other proposed fishing changes
Utah wildlife officials consider making more than a dozen native fish species catchable by classifying them as game species, while also removing some special designations and daily fish limits in certain areas.3 days ago
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL and Carter Williams, KSL
Tornado warning issued in Tooele County; flood warnings in southern Utah
Flash flood warnings were issued across portions of southern Utah on Thursday, including in Springdale and Pine Valley in Washington County.7 days ago
Emily Walker, Deseret News
Utah leaders honor the lives of fallen firefighters
Gov. Spencer Cox ordered that Utah flags fly at half-staff beginning Tuesday, and stay lowered until the last day of internment of two firefighters who died fighting the Widemouth 2 Fire.7 days ago
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL
Summit County Sheriff’s Office lifts fire evacuations from Henefer
Summit County officials announced that residents in Henefer could return to their homes on Thursday, but warned that evacuations could return.7 days ago
Carter Williams, KSL
Why Utah’s percentage of human-caused fires has fallen well below the national average
Utah is within 100,000 acres of having its worst fire year in terms of acreage lost, but this year likely won't be the worse for human-caused fires.7 days ago
Don Brinkerhoff, KSL
Coal’s economic impact on Carbon and Emery counties
Carbon and Emery counties would be economically devastated if the Hunter and Huntington coal-powered plants were to shut down, a review by the University of Utah and the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute found.8 days ago
Adam Small, KSL
Great Salt Lake not expected to hit new low in 2026; but what if it does in the future?
At 4,190.4 feet above sea level, Utah's Great Salt Lake is quickly approaching its second-lowest level ever recorded. But on the brighter side, water officials say we'd have already h it a record low if not for the work done by Utahns to conserve.8 days ago
Dave Collins and Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press
Deaths, damage reported as severe weather spawns tornadoes, flash flooding in the Midwest
Severe storms in the Midwest unleashed tornadoes, heavy rains and flash flooding, leaving hundreds of thousands of customers without electricity.8 days ago
Carter Williams, KSL
Utah almost broke another heat record in July — it was also wetter than average
Last month was the warmest July in the contiguous U.S. since at least 1895, but not in Utah — just barely.8 days ago
Eric Cabrera
Data centers could initially lower some Utah property taxes – then create a ‘boomerang effect’
A new analysis shows that a multibillion-dollar data center moving into a Utah community could initially lower property taxes for existing property owners. But that relief may not last.10 days ago
Carter Williams, KSL
Firefighter pilot killed in Utah crash remembered for ‘a life of service and selflessness’
One of two pilots killed in a helicopter crash on Friday while battling a massive wildfire in central Utah was a California resident who traveled across the country for the job.10 days ago
Seth Borenstein, AP Science Writer
Contiguous US breaks its record for hottest month ever, NOAA says
The contiguous United States set a record for its hottest month ever in July, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.10 days ago
Ashley Imlay, KSL
Treacherous conditions complicated effort to recover 2 firefighters killed in Utah helicopter crash
Two pilots were on board a Sikorsky S-64 helicopter when it crashed Friday morning near the Widemouth 2 Fire. Crews worked into the next day to find the bodies.10 days ago
