Environment & Outdoors

Nick Wyatt

Syracuse issues secondary water restrictions amid drought conditions

Syracuse City asks people to limit their watering to specific days and times. Water wasters could face fines or have their water shut off.
5 years ago
pray for rain...
Mary Richards

Utah farmers and ranchers welcome governor’s call to pray for rain

Farmers, beset by drought, echo the governor's call to everyday Utahns to join them and pray for rain.
5 years ago
Utah heat...
Madeleine Porter

Heat expected over the weekend won’t help the Utah drought

Utah is truly bringing on the heat, with more to come over the weekend -- breaking any and all previous records.
5 years ago
I-15 Davis County ozone pollution...
Dan Bammes

Sunshine, heat and cars are the recipe for ozone pollution

Hot weather and sunshine on the Wasatch Front have the Utah Division of Air Quality forecasting higher levels of ozone pollution.
5 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.
5 years ago
Utah Governor Spencer Cox asks Utahns of all faiths to join in a weekend of prayer for rain. (Scree...
Becky Bruce

Growing Utah drought conditions spur Cox to pray for rain

Worsening drought conditions in Utah prompted Gov. Spencer Cox to ask state residents of all faiths and backgrounds to join him in praying for rain. 
5 years ago
hot weather...
Mary Richards

Extra hot weather could break or tie Utah records

It's going to be HOT! Several high-temperature records could fall Thursday or Friday for cities and towns across Utah as the weather gets toasty.
5 years ago
After starting the new year with less-than-desirable air quality, Utah may finally be able to take ...
Dan Bammes

New air pollution law in Utah will keep many state employees home

Thousands of Utah state employees will be working from home on Thursday, due to the air pollution and a new state law requiring teleworking.
5 years ago
Tom Bailey with hay for export Utah hay...
Dan Bammes

Drought, pandemic affect Utah farmers and hay exports

Hay is a big export from farmers here in Utah, and with the drought we're currently experiencing, that product is becoming less available and more expensive.
5 years ago
Fire Safety in Utah...
Paul Nelson

Fire Safety in Utah is crucial during wildfire season

Fire departments across Utah are banding together, urging everyone to be more careful when it comes to fire safety.
5 years ago
cemetery reopened after windstorm damage...
Paul Nelson

Salt Lake City Cemetery reopens from severe windstorm damage

SALT LAKE CITY — After months of repairs forced by a gnarly September windstorm, the Salt Lake City Cemetery has finally reopened.  Cemetery managers say they’ve spent hundreds of thousands of dollars clearing out the damage from severe windstorm last September, and there’s still more work to do.  Cemetery hit hard by strong windstorm When […]
5 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.
5 years ago
electricity southern Utah...
Paul Nelson

Electricity in southern Utah may shut off due to high winds

Rocky Mountain Power, RMP, may have to shut off the electricity in certain parts of southern Utah this weekend due to high winds and dry conditions.
5 years ago
drought hardy perennials and annuals...
Caitlyn Johnston

Drought hardy perennials and annuals

The drought has gardeners thinking twice about what to plant in their garden. Learn more about drought hardy perennials and annuals.
5 years ago
Marginal Severe Weather...
Ryan Meeks

Marginal risk for Severe weather in parts of Utah today

The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City said in a tweet that there is a marginal risk that portions of Utah will see severe weather.
5 years ago
14-year-old drowns at Newcastle Reservoir....
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.
5 years ago
break car window dog...
Saige Miller

It’s getting warmer outside… Here’s how to protect your dog from the heat

The heat will soon be beating down upon us, making it a tad miserable at times--especially for your dog. Here are some tips to protect your pup on hot days.
5 years ago
labor shortage ski industry...
Mary Richards

Plan would put treated wastewater on the ski slopes

A ski resort just north of Yellowstone National Park is asking for approval to use wastewater to turn into artificial snow for the ski slopes.
5 years ago
artificial grass...
Curt Gresseth

Dave & Dujanovic: Is it time for Utah to switch to artificial grass?

Because Utah is in a state of emergency because of the "exceptional drought," is it time to replace your water-guzzling lawn with artificial grass?
5 years ago
dry conditions at echo reservoir in utah...
Becky Bruce

Dry conditions persist in northern Utah; no spring storms in sight

Forecasters acknowledge the dry conditions cause concerns in light of the current Utah drought. Worse: we're not getting our typical spring moisture boost.
5 years ago
utah warm weather...
Mary Richards

Utah warm-weather records could melt for last day of April

This weekend is going to be the warmest of the year, so far. Some places around Utah might reach or tie their high-temperature records. 
5 years ago
Snowpack is already seemingly low, but some grant money could help U of U researchers develop bette...
John Wojcik

Wild Weather: Utah in the midst of an ‘exceptional’ drought

Despite some recent rainfall, local weather experts say most of the Wasatch Front remains in the midst of a historic drought.
5 years ago
Screen grab: UDOT...
Simone Seikaly

Rainfall leading to dangerous roadways across Utah, 70+ crashes so far

A spring storm that brought rainfall to the valley and snow to the higher elevations of northern Utah has been a danger to drivers across the valley today.
5 years ago
paint by powder...
Colby Walker

Paint by Powder: Skier makes art from snow to help draw attention to environment

A Utah skier is hoping that the "Paint by Powder" art she is making with melted mountain snow will help draw attention to the greatest snow on earth, and help keep it around for longer.
5 years ago