Curt Gresseth
Tired of looking at that yellow, drought-stricken lawn? Paint your grass.
How do you restore your green grass without watering? The simplest solution might be to paint that yellow grass green, experts say.5 years ago
Curt Gresseth
How bad is the Utah drought? We asked a firefighter
SALT LAKE CITY — If you want to know how bad the worst drought ever recorded in Utah really is, and what it means for fire season this year, you need to talk to a firefighter. Jon Smith, who you may know as a DJ on sister station 103.5 FM The Arrow, is also a […]5 years ago
KEVIN McGILL and RUSS BYNUM Associated Press
Major damage to Alabama mobile home park amid tropical storm
Authorities in Alabama say a suspected tornado spurred by Tropical Storm Claudette demolished or badly damaged at least 50 homes in a small town just north of the Florida border.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Sen. Romney calls on federal government to update country’s response to wildfires
Senator Romney says the federal government is not taking a close enough look at the growing problem of wildfires across the western states.5 years ago
Mary Richards
St. George asks residents to conserve power due to threat of rolling blackouts
With record high temperatures being recorded across the west the power grid is being taxed. Power companies in St George are asking residents to help reduce consumption at peak times.5 years ago
Mark Jackson
Washington Terrace, Herriman announce water saving measures
"Tan is the new green." Two more Utah communities are announcing measures to help conserve water as Utah heads into summer in a drought.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
USU studying impact of wildfires on reservoirs
Researchers at Utah State University are launching a new study to see how badly wildfires are impacting Utah’s reservoirs.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Salt Lake County seeing a shortage of lifeguards at public pools
Pool managers across Salt Lake County reported they’re having a hard time finding enough lifeguards to keep watch over everyone.5 years ago
Saige Miller
UPDATE: Temperatures in Salt Lake City hit 107-degrees, a record high
Temperatures reached 106-degrees in Salt Lake City Tuesday, for the first time ever in the month of June.5 years ago
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.5 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Triple-digit days have official eyes on Utah’s power grid
Utah's power grid is taking a hit this week during multiple successive triple-digit days, but there are ways to ease up on the system.5 years ago
BOB CHRISTIE Associated Press
Doctors warn of burns from asphalt as heat wave hits US West
Doctors who work in Arizona and Nevada burn centers are warning of injuries from contact with super-heated roadways and other surfaces as the first extreme heat wave of the year extends across the U.S. West.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Doctors urge Utahns to be safe in record-breaking heat
The record-breaking heat has doctors across the state warning everyone…don’t push it and stay out of the heat.5 years ago
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.5 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Utah Division of Water Resources encourages Utahns to reduce lawn-watering to twice a week
The agency that gives out Utah's lawn-watering recommendations has updated its weekly guide, moving most of the state into using the Extreme Drought Watering Guide.5 years ago
Saige Miller
Human-caused fire near Moab leads to evacuations
A fire burning south of Moab Thursday afternoon has been found to be human-caused and has led to multiple evacuations.5 years ago
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.5 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Utah drought conditions could affect boaters this year
Boaters in Utah should be aware of boat ramp conditions before heading out, as extreme drought conditions may hamper boat launching.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Water regulators say lawn care is causing the most strain to state reservoirs, call on people to cut back
Regulators say they’re seeing improvements and they’re giving less water than last year, but they say we can still cut our water use5 years ago
Saige Miller
Cooling centers open for seniors in Salt Lake County
As it continues to get hotter, multiple cooling centers are open to residents looking to escape the scorching sun in Salt Lake County.5 years ago
Nick Wyatt
Smart landscaping could prevent future wildfire home damage, injury
Forestry experts say cleaning up your yard and pruning landscaping could reduce potential fuel for a wildfire that may come too close to home.5 years ago
KSL News Staff
Lehi urging residents to conserve water during drought, heat wave
Lehi is asking residents to conserve water and cut back on watering lawns during a drought and record heat.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Salt Lake County residents get creative to beat the heat
With temperatures reaching the triple digits in parts of the Salt Lake Valley, residents are finding creative ways to beat the heat.5 years ago
