Carter Williams, KSL
2025 was ‘insane’ year for Utah wildfires. Will it continue in 2026?
The year 2025 was pretty crazy when it came to wildfires in Utah. Will 2026 be the same?7 months ago
Alex Cabrero, KSL
Northern Utah finally gets snow, skiers and snowboarders couldn’t be happier
Snow fell overnight in the mountains, bringing smiles to skiers, snowboarders, and anyone who’s been watching the forecast and hoping for a change to what has been a record setting December for heat.7 months ago
Heather Peterson
Salt Lake City just had its warmest Christmas ever
Salt Lake City had its warmest Christmas ever on Thursday. Despite some colder temperatures on the way, the record-setting highs could continue.7 months ago
Mike Anderson, KSL
Beaver Mountain delays opening until after Christmas, first time in several decades
For the first time since at least the late 70's Beaver Mountain ski resort will not open in time for Christmas. Record warm temperatures and rain are to blame.8 months ago
Kathleen Clove, KSL
Remembering Utah’s epic snowstorms: Here are the top 6 history-makers
You know you're from Utah if you've ever woken up to a driveway covered with deep snow. But have you awoken to an epic storm? Here are some of the state's most memorable.8 months ago
Jacob Freeman
Warm weather pushes World Cup ski events out of Utah this season
The World Cup moguls and World Cup aerials competitions, which usually draw spectators to Deer Valley Ski Resort every winter, will move out of state for this season. The problem? It's too warm.8 months ago
Associated Press
EXPLAINER: What is an atmospheric river?
Atmospheric rivers generally form in tropical regions, where warm temperatures can cause water vapor to rise into the atmosphere.8 months ago
Susan Montoya Bryan, AP
Muddy eruption at Yellowstone’s Black Diamond Pool captured on video
A muddy eruption at Black Diamond Pool in Yellowstone National Park has been captured on camera. The video was recorded by the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory webcam Saturday morning. U.S. Geological Survey volcano experts shared it on social media.8 months ago
Wasbir Hussein, Associated Press
High-speed passenger train kills 7 elephants crossing railway tracks in northeast India
Seven wild Asiatic elephants were killed and a calf was injured when a high-speed passenger train collided with a herd crossing the tracks in India's northeastern state of Assam early Saturday, local authorities said.8 months ago
Curtis Booker, KSL
Pine Valley recreation area to remain closed as repairs continue through 2026
Wildfire and flooding led to the Pine Valley closure through the 2026 season, officials announced Friday.8 months ago
Tim Vandernack, KSL
EnergySolutions proposal to deposit Canadian radioactive waste in Tooele County gets initial OK
EnergySolutions is pursuing a proposal to import 1.31 million cubic yards of low-level radioactive waste from Canada for disposal at a Tooele County facility.8 months ago
Carter Williams, KSL
Wind, snow advisories issued in Utah as storms linger into the weekend
However, gusts won't be quite as strong as they were on Wednesday, when gusts exceeded 100 mph in some mountain areas and valley gusts surpassed 60 mph, said KSL meteorologist Matt Johnson.8 months ago
Daniel Woodruff, KSL
Utah snowpack at 55% of normal after unseasonable start to December
Utah's snowpack is not sitting in a great spot. Statewide, it’s about 55% of normal, according to the Utah Division of Water Resources.8 months ago
Carter Williams, KSL
Incoming storm pattern to break up latest inversion, bring precipitation back to Utah
High-wind warnings were issued as wind gusts of up to 60 mph are possible on Wednesday.8 months ago
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News
New report outlines the crisis on the Colorado River and the ongoing threats
Called “Colorado River Insights 2025: Dancing with Deadpool,” the report details a dire assessment of the basin’s worsening crisis and offers options for reform.8 months ago
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News
Company uncovers bevy of critical and rare earth minerals in Utah County
The discovery by Ionic Mineral Technologies strengthens U.S. critical and rare earth mineral supply amid China's export restrictions.8 months ago
Britt Johnson
It’s spring in December for northern Utah
Spring has arrived... in December? Utahns all over the state are seeing flowers blooming, strawberries sprouting and even greens are growing in gardens with the warm December month.8 months ago
Todd Richmond, Associated Press
Trump administration delays decision on federal protections for monarch butterflies
President Donald Trump's administration has delayed a decision on whether to extend federal protections to monarch butterflies indefinitely despite years of warnings from conservationists that populations are shrinking.8 months ago
Matthew Daly and Jennifer McDermott, Associated Press
Federal judge throws out Trump order blocking development of wind energy
Judge Patti Saris of the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts vacated Trump’s Jan. 20 executive order blocking wind energy projects and declared it unlawful.8 months ago
Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press
Magnitude 7.5 earthquake in northern Japan injures 23 people and triggers a tsunami
A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck off northern Japan late Monday, injuring more than 20 people and triggering a tsunami of up to 70 centimeters (28 inches) in Pacific coast communities, officials said.8 months ago
Contributed by the Associated Press
Magnitude-7.0 earthquake hits in remote wilderness along Alaska-Canada border
A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck along the Alaska-Canada border Saturday, originating about six miles below the surface.8 months ago
Taun Beddes, KSL Greenhouse
Where Christmas trees come from and how to care for them
It’s once again time to decorate the Christmas tree. This year, however, artificial trees are quite expensive due to tariffs, and many people appear to be shifting back toward fresh-cut trees.8 months ago
Carter Williams, KSL.com
Utah could soon get a new state park and a new trail outlining Salt Lake history
Gov. Spencer Cox's proposed 2026 fiscal year budget includes plans to designate a new state park and develop a historical trail.8 months ago
