Wildlife

how to deal with bats in your house - bat roosting in a tree...
Curt Gresseth

Bats in the house? Do’s and dont’s on removing them

SALT LAKE CITY — If you’ve found bats in your house — or even your belfry — recently, you’re not alone. Young bats are out and exploring their world, which can sometimes include your attic. This time of year, these nocturnal animals take up residence in homes all over Utah as bat babies, called pups, […]
3 years ago
Photo of Utah Lake [Photo Credit: Canva Images]...
Madeleine Porter

Don’t be Koi, Utah: Pet fish shouldn’t go into ponds or lakes

Pet fish are being released into Utah lakes and ponds which can cause drastic negative effects on the native fish populations.
3 years ago
Fishy smell in Woods Cross...
Heather Kelly

Warm water temperatures killing off trout

Over four dozen trout were found dead on the side of a lake. While some thought it was an act of poaching, it was the warm weather killing off the fish.
3 years ago
UTAH RIVER OTTER ON A LOG...
Becky Bruce

Otter delight! Spot a river otter in Utah? Let DWR know

In order to make future plans for the northern river otter, including where to introduce them, Utah wildlife officials need to know where they live now.
3 years ago
west layton wolverine sighting...
Mark Jones

Wolverine sighting reported in Layton, confirmed by DWR

Wildlife officials confirmed the wolverine sighting, in a West Layton neighborhood, saying it likely was the same animal seen on Antelope Island this year.
3 years ago
Fishy smell in Woods Cross...
Mark Jones

Utah increases fishing limits due to drought, low water levels

Call it an unexpected benefit of the ongoing drought: Utah anglers will see increased fishing limits due to low water levels across the state. 
3 years ago
Utah Fires...
Lindsay Aerts

Grandmother, 6 year-old granddaughter believed to be victims of weekend plane crash

A small plane crash killed two people Thursday sparking the Morgan Canyon Fire. Officials say they are still trying to identify the victims.
3 years ago
A bison grazes at Antelope Island State Park, March 3, 2021 

(Photo: Colby Walker)...
Mary Richards

Heart of Utah: Archery, Bigfoot, Dinosaurs and Yurts — Utah State Parks becoming crown jewels

Utah State Parks are no secret to those who live in Utah, but many of those parks contain secrets that are worth exploring!
3 years ago
14-year-old drowns at Newcastle Reservoir....
Mary Richards

Research shows Utah is in a megadrought, along with much of the Southwest US

The drought hitting Utah right now may be worse than we thought. Researchers say we are actually in a megadrought across the Southwest United States.
3 years ago
curtis climate change...
Curt Gresseth

Inside Sources: Republicans ready to act on climate change, Rep. Curtis says

Utah Republican Rep. John Curtis said it's time for Republicans to bring conservative principles to the climate change conversation.
3 years ago
utah fire restrictions wildland firefighters...
Saige Miller

Fire restrictions announced for Utah BLM land, no makeshift campfires

The Bureau of Land Management has enacted fire restrictions across Utah to minimize wildfire probability. 
3 years ago
red flag UTah wildfire Utah fire restrictions...
Mary Richards

New fire restrictions outline what you can’t do in Utah

This morning you may need to rethink some plans you had for the summer. Overnight Utah enacted statewide Stage 1 fire restrictions.
3 years ago
campfires ban...
Paul Nelson

Utah Division of Wildlife Resources temporarily bans campfires and target shooting

Drought and wildfire conditions are causing the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources to temporarily ban all campfires and firearm target shooting.
3 years ago
red flag UTah wildfire Utah fire restrictions...
Mary Richards

Hot, dry and breezy means red flag fire warnings across Utah

We are going to have hot, dry temperatures for a few days, and the fire danger stays high as much Utah is under a red flag warning through Tuesday night.
3 years ago
14-year-old drowns at Newcastle Reservoir....
Lindsay Aerts

Utah Rivers Council calls on state to change water policies to end drought

According to Utah Rivers Council, prayers won't be enough to end the state's drought giving incentives for people to conserve water.
3 years ago
calf creek...
Paul Nelson

Infrastructure improvements proposed for Calf Creek

The Bureau of Land Management is proposing a plan to expand the parking lot or create a new overflow lot at the Calf Creek Recreational Site.
3 years ago
Utah Ticks...
Madeleine Porter

Is Utah seeing an uptick in ticks within wildlife and landscape?

From Antelope Island to the Wasatch Range, Utah ticks are showing up and it's important to know how you can protect yourself.
3 years ago
utah fishing limits...
Dan Bammes

Low water means increased fishing limits at 10 Utah fisheries

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is increasing daily fishing limits at ten fisheries in Utah over concerns of low water levels this summer.
3 years ago
Outdoor recreation in Utah trauma intermountain...
Madeleine Porter

Top tips for a trauma-free holiday weekend from Intermountain Healthcare

The message to stay safe comes as Intermountain Healthcare hospitals have seen nearly a 10%  increase in trauma-related accidents this year.
3 years ago
bear drought...
Dan Bammes

Drought could bring bears closer to people

A bear spotted in Provo didn't hurt anyone, but its appearance is raising concern that this year's drought could bring predators into urban areas this summer.
3 years ago
John Wojcik

One Utah city has saved over 100 million gallons of water in two weeks

In just the past two weeks, officials in American Fork say they’ve saved over 100 million gallons of water.
3 years ago
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Amanda Dickson

Opinion: Look Whoooo Came to KSL today – Ollie the Owl

It's days like today I wish I was back in the studio at KSL because we had quite the special guest stop by. Ollie the Verreaux Eagle Owl
3 years ago
bears...
Saige Miller

Utah’s drought might bring out the bears… Here’s how to protect yourself

There's a strong possibility Utah's drought will bring out bears more than normal this year. Here's how to protect yourself from the burly animal.
3 years ago
GPS Sharks...
PATRICK WHITTLE Associated Press

Sharks use Earth’s magnetic field as a GPS, scientists say

Researchers say marine lab experiments with a small shark species confirm speculation that sharks use magnetic fields as aids to navigation.
3 years ago