Wildlife
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 Owl3 years ago
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
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
Paul Nelson
Emergency order extended for drought, Utah Farm Bureau praying for rain
Water watchers say the drought emergency in Utah is the worst it's been in some 30 years, with little relief from precipitation or snowmelt.3 years ago
Colby Walker
Found a dryer sheet in your mailbox? It’s probably your mail carrier
If you happen to find a dryer sheet in your mailbox this summer, it might just be your mail carrier keeping the wasps away.3 years ago
Carter Williams, KSL.com
‘Very rare’ wolverine sighting confirmed at Antelope Island
Utah wildlife biologists confirmed Wednesday that two men stumbled across a "very rare" sighting of a wolverine on Antelope Island.3 years ago
Mary Richards
Pandemic impact on dogs: More adopted, but some hiccups
Several animal advocates say they are seeing a number of "teenage" dogs adopted during the pandemic returned either for lack of training or socialization.3 years ago
Simone Seikaly
What to do if you find a baby bird out of the nest
There are several ways to help a baby bird that has fallen out of the nest, but you're asked not to take it home or feed it.3 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Bald eagle found shot in Summit County, wildlife officers looking for shooter
The injured eagle was captured by a Utah Highway Patrol trooper near the Weber River after someone called to report seeing the bird.3 years ago
Paul Nelson
Utah leaders thank Haaland for her tour of monuments, but send a warning to the president
Secretary Haaland came to Utah for a two-day visit to the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments with Utah elected leaders.3 years ago
Becky Bruce
New weapon to fight quagga mussels at Lake Powell
Boaters planning summer adventures on Lake Powell will soon have a new, much easier tool in the fight to fight the spread of quagga mussels.3 years ago
Becky Bruce
Wildlife resources officers seek information in deer poaching case
Conservation officers say the deer poaching happened Feb. 14, 2021, near Sam's Wash Road, south of Highway 40, in western Duchesne County.3 years ago
Simone Seikaly
First red flag warning of 2021 issued for Uinta Basin
SALT LAKE CITY — The Salt Lake City branch of the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a red flag warning for the Uinta Basin, the first such warning for 2021 the agency said. 1PM – Our first Red Flag Warning of 2021 went into effect at noon today for the Uinta Basin. Two sites […]3 years ago
Paul Nelson
Utah Jazz plane bird strike was especially bad according to officials
Airport officials are giving more information about the bird strike that forced a charter jet with Utah Jazz players to make an emergency landing.3 years ago
David Williams, CNN
Galapagos airport officials find 185 baby tortoises hidden in a suitcase
Officials discovered the tortoise hatchlings on Sunday when they X-rayed the suitcase, which was bound for the port city of Guayaquil, Ecuador.3 years ago
