Shelby Lofton, KSL
Sugar House Park pond drained due to historically low water flows in Parleys Creek system
Visitors to Sugar House Park may notice a dramatic change this summer: The park's pond is drained because of extremely low water flows in the watershed that feeds it.1 day ago
Carter Williams, KSL
Feds’ new plan for Lake Powell, Lake Mead not the final ‘destination,’ Utah official says
Utah and other Upper Colorado Basin states may voluntarily cut up to 200,000 acre-feet of Colorado River water under a new 10-year plan to handle how to allocate the river's water.1 day ago
Devin Oldroyd, KSL
Salt Lake County reports first West Nile virus case of 2026
Salt Lake County Health Department officials said they've found the county's first case of West Nile virus in a person this year. It was an adult, and they are expected to fully recover.2 days ago
Amen Galinato, CNN
Sky-gazers can look forward to a double meteor shower peak this week. How and when to see it
A double meteor shower peak will occur this week — but sky-gazers might have a difficult time catching a glimpse of the cosmic activity.2 days ago
Carter Williams, KSL
Are Utah summers getting hotter? This is what the data says
Both Salt Lake City's and Utah's summers have been getting hotter, especially since the start of the 21st century.2 days ago
Andrew Adams, KSL
Driver shares firsthand encounter of powerful lightning strike, truck fire near Cedar City
A driver said lightning struck his truck as he traveled on I-15 Wednesday, starting a fire that decimated the vehicle.2 days ago
Arianne Brown, KSL
Truck struck by lightning on I-15 in southern Utah Wednesday afternoon
A truck was struck by lightning on I-15 just outside of Cedar City Wednesday afternoon, there were no injuries reported.2 days ago
Carter Williams, KSL
Video: New wildfire spawns rare ‘firenado’ as it burns through central Utah
Utah's newest large fire spawned a rare "firenado" that was caught on video as it quickly burned thousands of acres in central Utah on Tuesday.3 days ago
Devin Oldroyd, KSL and Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL
Evacuations issued in Millard County due to Widemouth 2 Fire
An evacuation was ordered for people living south of Kanosh Wednesday morning as crews worked to contain the Widemouth 2 Fire.3 days ago
Garna Mejia, KSL
Vernal residents shocked by soaring water bills as drought prompts steep rate increases
Some Vernal residents are struggling to afford dramatically higher water bills after the Ashley Valley Water & Sewer Improvement District implemented steep rate increases.3 days ago
Carter Williams, KSL
Salt Lake City matches another high-temperature record
Salt Lake City's official thermometer fell to 82 degrees just before 10:30 p.m. on Monday, matching the city's highest minimum low temperature on record.4 days ago
Shelby Lofton, KSL
As backcountry use grows, Utah Avalanche Center’s new director aims to reduce deaths, accidents
The Utah Avalanche Center has a new executive director as the organization prepares for another winter season of forecasting avalanche hazards and educating recreationists.4 days ago
Dan Rascon and Tim Vandenack, KSL
Man injured in Washington Terrace fire dies, children say
Ted Burrell, age 87, was injured in Monday's fire near Washington Terrace and died later that night, two of his children told KSL.4 days ago
Logan Stefanich, KSL
Conservation groups push back against proposed water treatment plant near Great Salt Lake
Conservation groups oppose a proposed wastewater treatment plant near Great Salt Lake, arguing it threatens wetlands and species, contradicting Utah's conservation goals.5 days ago
Carter Williams, KSL
Salt Lake City could break another temperature record on Monday
Salt Lake City's overnight low early Monday fell to 84 degrees, which could be the highest minimum low temperature ever recorded since the National Weather Service began tracking the city's weather data in 1874.5 days ago
Michael Phillis, Associated Press
Heat dome expands across the central United States, creating dangerous conditions for millions
Temperatures hit sweltering highs across the central US on Saturday as forecasters warned that dangerous heat from Dallas to North Dakota would push into next week.5 days ago
Kennedy Camarena, KSL
‘Abysmal high temperatures’ hitting parts of Utah
Temperatures in Utah are expected to skyrocket through the week, reaching at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and low 80s at night.5 days ago
Becky Bruce
Fourth firefighter has died after deadly June fire
Nathan Matthews, a wildland firefighter injured in a burnover incident near the Utah/Colorado state line last month, has died.6 days ago
Becky Bruce
Beaver City boil water order partially lifted
Some residents of Beaver City are no longer under a boil water order, though they still should take precautions before drinking or using the water.8 days ago
Becky Bruce
Heat advisory in effect through Monday night for northern Utah
The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for multiple days, saying the lows at night would not offer much relief from triple-digit daytime highs.8 days ago
Devyn Latorre
Red Cross volunteer uses experience with fire to help others
The fire that destroyed the home of a Red Cross volunteer is shaping how she helps and teaches others to prevent fires.9 days ago
Carter Williams, KSL
Road washout closes section of Butterfield Canyon
A major link between Tooele and Salt Lake counties in Butterfield Canyon is partially closed after flash flooding washed out some of the roadway.9 days ago
Mckenna Rodriguez , KSL
Beaver residents ‘left in limbo,’ can’t assess home damage until SR-153 reopens
A Beaver resident said he and his neighbors are in limbo after fires and flooding damaged the road through Beaver Canyon, causing a road closure.9 days ago
