Becky Bruce
Utah seeing fewer triple-digit days this summer
This summer may feel hot but Salt Lake City is below average on the number of triple-digit days.1 year ago
Mariah Maynes
Management plan changes proposed for mountain goats, bighorn sheep
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources proposed changes to wildlife management plans for bighorn sheep, mule deer and mountain goats.1 year ago
JENNIFER MCDERMOTT, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nations gather in Geneva to again confront the world’s spiraling plastic pollution crisis
Nations kicked off a meeting on Tuesday to try to complete a landmark treaty aimed at ending the plastic pollution crisis that affects every ecosystem and person on the planet.1 year ago
Mike Anderson, KSL TV
AI system could help spot Utah wildfires early
A new AI system could help spot wildfires earlier.1 year ago
Mariah Maynes
Lake officials unveil draft Great Salt Lake water distribution plan
The Utah Division of Water Rights unveiled a draft Great Salt Lake water distribution plan. If adopted, it would go into effect in January.1 year ago
Mariah Maynes
DWR to host events showcasing southeastern Utah bats
Two upcoming Division of Wildlife Resources events will highlight Utah bats, which the organization said are often misunderstood.1 year ago
Adam Small
Utah dry spell worsens drought, fuels fire danger
Officials from the National Weather Service said drought conditions could worsen, fueling concern over the effectiveness of next year's snowpack.1 year ago
Daniel Woodruff, KSL TV
‘It’s really hard not knowing’: Residents gather for update on Monroe Canyon Fire
People impacted by the growing Monroe Canyon Fire met Monday evening to get an update on the evolving situation.1 year ago
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News congressional correspondent
Sen. John Curtis places hold on Trump nominees over green energy tax credits
Curtis and a handful of other GOP senators say they’ll delay nominations until they get more information about how the tax credits will be phased out.1 year ago
Mariah Maynes
Fire restrictions go into effect in Kane County
Stage two fire restrictions are in effect in Kane County. Deputies have responded to numerous reports of illegal campfires recently.1 year ago
Alexandrea Bonilla
Utah officials on high alert for fire danger, ask residents to be, too
The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for most of central Utah as well as the southwest corner of the state.1 year ago
Mary Culbertson
Evacuations ordered after Mill Canyon fire breaks out near Tibble Fork Reservoir
A wildfire broke out on Monday morning near Tibble Fork Reservoir. Campers were evacuated and the canyon road closed to traffic.1 year ago
Caleigh Wells, Associated Press
How to protect yourself from the bad air caused by wildfires
When wildfires burn, the smoke can travel long distances and degrade air quality far away, which presents risks for those breathing it.1 year ago
Alex Cabrero, KSL TV
‘It’s going to break a lot of people’s hearts’: Monroe residents watch as fire burns beloved mountain
There are some towns where there are no such things as strangers. Monroe, in Sevier County, is one of them.1 year ago
Carter Williams, KSL.com
Cox to Utahns: ‘Please use extreme caution’ statewide, as Monroe Canyon Fire grows
Gov. Spencer Cox visited Richfield on Friday to meet with firefighters, dispatchers and local officials before touring some of the Monroe Canyon Fire operations.1 year ago
Bryanna Willis
Monroe Canyon Fire creating its own weather system, threatening firefighters and the world’s largest living organism
Fire crews are not just fighting a fire, but the weather, as they work to contain the Monroe Canyon Fire as it races toward the Pando Aspen Clone.1 year ago
DEVIN OLDROYD
One man dead after crash causes brush fire in Iron County
According to a press release from the Iron County Sheriff’s Office, deputies received a report of a fire near Mile Post 11 at approximately 2:43 a.m.1 year ago
Associated Press
‘Fire clouds’ over Arizona and Utah wildfires are creating their own erratic climate
Two wildfires burning in the western United States — including one that has become a “megafire” on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon — are so hot that they’re spurring the formation of “fire clouds” that can create their own erratic weather systems.1 year ago
Alton Barnhart, Mary Culbertson, Brian Carlson and Bryanna Willis, KSL TV and NewsRadio
Gov. Cox declares state of emergency as wildfires continue to burn
Gov. Spencer Cox signed an executive order Thursday afternoon declaring a state of emergency as wildfires continue to burn across the state.1 year ago
Mariah Maynes
New Torrey campground? BLM wants your opinion
The Bureau of Land Management opened a public comment period for a new campground near Torrey, Utah on July 30.1 year ago
Mariah Maynes
This app helps locate legal dispersed camping spots
A popular off-roading app recently unveiled new features to help recreators locate legal dispersed camping sites across the U.S.1 year ago
Brian Carlson, KSL TV
Great Salt Lake water levels dropping dangerously low again
Utah's hot, dry weather is bringing back serious concerns about the Great Salt Lake. Water levels are again dropping dangerously low, and those managing them tell KSL TV it's a problem that all of us need to address.1 year ago
Bryanna Willis
Utah Supreme Court dismisses lawsuit preventing the state from reviving a case to allow the sell off of public land
In the dismissed suit, public land advocates wanted to assure that Utah wouldn't revive an effort to take over public land.1 year ago
