Mark Jones
Becoming a wildland firefighter takes work
It takes both classroom learning and a physical examination to become a wildland firefighter -- a job in hot demand this year.5 years ago
Nick Wyatt
Officials urge Utahns to be “fire smart” this season, observe restrictions
SALT LAKE CITY – Fire danger remains high across Utah, with a number of fire restrictions in place amid record heat. Officials say with the ongoing historic drought, starting a wildfire is easier than you might think. The Utah Wildfire Risk Assessment Portal (UWRAP) shows fire danger is moderate to extreme along the Wasatch Front, […]5 years ago
Nick Wyatt
Utah heat records could be set in the south and north
The forecast for St. George shows 113 degrees for Saturday and 114 for Sunday, which could set new high temperature records in Utah for July 10 and July 11.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Utah water officials reported drought conditions ‘intensifying’
Utah state officials report the drought conditions are intensifying, and they noticed a drop in reservoir levels in the past seven days.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Drought forces Utah ranchers to sell off herds, drives beef prices up
SALT LAKE CITY — When you visit a grocery store in the future, you might see higher beef prices as a result of the drought and its impact on cattle ranchers. Drought forcing ranchers to sell cattle Industry analysts say a lot of ranchers are being forced to get rid of more cattle than they […]5 years ago
Nick Wyatt
Drought causes Utah farmers, ranchers to struggle watering crops and feeding livestock
The ongoing exceptional drought is making the business of agriculture even more difficult this summer.5 years ago
Becky Bruce
Scattered afternoon thunderstorms possible across northern Utah
Scattered afternoon thunderstorms could produce gusty winds and cloud-to-ground lightning strikes on Jordanelle Reservoir and other Utah spots.5 years ago
Chandelis Duster, CNN
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox among western governors asking for drought help
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox and Oregon Gov. Kate Brown ask for drought help as both states grapple with historic heat.5 years ago
Jason Hanna and Haley Brink, CNN
Tropical Storm Elsa takes aim at Dominican Republic and Haiti, and could threaten Florida next week
Tropical Storm Elsa is set to batter southern Hispaniola and Jamaica with heavy rain and high winds on Saturday and Cuba later this weekend5 years ago
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.5 years ago
Dan Bammes
Utah Rivers Council wants an investigation of water district
The Utah Rivers Council is asking for an investigation of an assistant general manager of the Central Utah Water Conservancy District.5 years ago
Dan Bammes
Great Salt Lake inches away from a record low
Water levels of the Great Salt Lake are rapidly inching toward a record low.5 years ago
Heather Kelly
A majority of Utahns want compensation to be water-wise
Of the 1,000 registered voters who were polled, 65% said they want some type of reward or rebate for being water-wise.5 years ago
Saige Miller and Lindsay Aerts
Hyde Park residents frustrated to learn they could run out of water
Hyde Park residents vented about the news on social media, wondering why they weren't told much sooner about the water supply concerns.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Utah governor: Skip out on personal fireworks this summer
Utah's governor joined a growing list of elected officials Wednesday calling on Utahns not to light personal fireworks this summer.5 years ago
Mary Richards
President pledges to raise firefighter pay in meeting with western governors
President Joe Biden says he will increase federal wildland firefighter pay to help in a year of drought, heat, and more wildfires across the Western US. He announced it in a virtual meeting with governors from the western states, including Utah Governor Spencer Cox, presidential cabinet members, FEMA and other organizations. “Last week, I learned […]5 years ago
Mary Richards
More thunderstorms, flash flood worries on the way for Utah
Forecasters say much of Utah could see heavy rain, in addition to lightning and thunderstorms in northern Utah.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
How much water is used on large apartment fires?
With apartment fires in Ogden, Salt Lake and Millcreek, how much water are these fires actually draining out of our water systems?5 years ago
Curt Gresseth
You can get paid to rip out your lawn with xeriscaping in southern Utah
A Washington County program pays residents to rip out their lawn with xeriscaping, replacing grass with drought-tolerant native Utah plants.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Governor Cox asks business owners to take an ‘H2Oath’ to conserve water
Gov. Cox is asking locat companies to pledge to make upgrades to their water systems in his H2Oath campaign.5 years ago
Mary Richards and Saige Miller
TNT Fireworks considers suing over city bans in Utah, sees dip in firework sales
Some Utah cities are enforcing firework restrictions due to dangerous weather conditions, and TNT Fireworks is threatening to sue them.5 years ago
Mary Richards
Lightning strikes two people at Dead Horse Point State Park
Rescue crews took the two struck by lightning at Dead Horse Point State Park to Moab Regional Hospital, then flew them to another trauma center.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Flash flood in Riverton leaves a muddy mess, damages home
People in Riverton have to clean up a muddy mess after a flash flood overflows a creek, sending water, rocks and other debris over the edges and into a neighborhood.5 years ago
