Environment & Outdoors

Monroe Canyon fire...
Andrew Adams, KSL TV

Monroe Canyon Fire expands rapidly in red flag conditions, several communities evacuated

The Monroe Canyon Fire conrinues to burn, doubling in size over the weekend fueled by heavy winds.
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The Monroe Fire is seen from Scipio on Saturday, July 26, 2026. (Todd Quarnberg)...
Jacob Freeman

Monroe Canyon Fire continues to grow as cause remains unknown

The U.S. Forest Service reported Saturday that the Monroe Canyon Fire burning in Sevier and Piute Counties grew significantly the day before, and officials warned that hot and dry weather would lead to extreme fire activity over the weekend.
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(Garland Fire Dept)...
Diana Jones

Grass fire contained in Garland near I-15

On Friday afternoon, a fast-moving grass fire started on I-15 Northbound near mile marker 383 in Garland. 
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Fairy ring is one of the most common lawn diseases....
Michelle Lee

Got lawn problems? It may be one of these fungal diseases

While some lawns never encounter any issues, others always seem to suffer from some kind of pest or disease.
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People canoe at Great Salt Lake State Park and Marina in Magna on June 7....
Carter Williams, KSL.com

Great Salt Lake is back on the decline. It’s also receiving $53M to help save it

The Great Salt Lake is receiving a significant financial boost amid ongoing efforts to get water back to the lake.
1 year ago
Image of the France Canyon Fire taken June 12, 2025. Two fires, including the France Canyon Fire, a...
Simone Seikaly

Ahead of hot weekend, two Utah fires reach 100% containment

The France Canyon and Bridge Creek fires were burning in southern Utah; together, they burned close to 38,000 acres.
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landscaping and irrigation...
Bryanna Willis

As water worries grow, experts urge smart irrigation and landscaping

According to water experts, smarter irrigation and landscaping benefits conservation, but you don't have to ditch your lawn.
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Utah's Beehives bees...
JOSHUA A. BICKEL, ISABELLA O'MALLEY and JENNIFER McDERMOTT, Associated Press

Bees have some ways to cope with a warming Earth, but researchers fear for their future

Although most bees can tolerate the heat, some experts worry a hotter climate could weaken their ability to fend off disease and gather food.
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Search and rescue crews in Zion National Park to save group of lost hikers on Saturday evening, Jul...
Michael Houck

Four hikers rescued after getting lost in Zion National Park

The hikers had the right safety equipment, but still called for help after hiking down the wrong canyon at Zion National Park.
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The Monroe Canyon fire burning in Sevier County is considered to be the number one fire in the Unit...
Jodi Reynosa, KSL TV

Monroe Canyon fire in Sevier County considered “number one” fire in the US

Flames from the Monroe Canyon fire in Sevier County have burned 9,400 acres while destroying at least two buildings, and forcing evacuations.
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FILE - Steve Miller performs at 92NY, Oct. 1, 2023, in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/A...
ISABELLA O'MALLEY Associated Press

Steve Miller Band says extreme weather is so dangerous it’s canceling its tour

The Steve Miller Band canceled its tour, saying extreme weather is too dangerous for crew and fans.
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EPA...
Associated Press

EPA eliminates research and development office, begins layoffs

The Environmental Protection Agency said it is eliminating its research and development arm and reducing agency staff by thousands of employees.
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Fixed wing Super Scooper taking water from Lake Powell for fire suppression operations on the Bridg...
Mariah Maynes

Lake Powell recreation impacted as crews gather water to fight Bridge Creek Fire

The National Park Service is asking boaters to avoid an area in Lake Powell while fire airplanes collect water to fight the Bridge Creek Fire.
1 year ago
An Arches National Park parking lot on April 1, 2024. Grand County Commission members voted Tuesday...
Carter Williams, KSL.com

Time up? Grand County votes to send letter to Interior opposing Arches timed entry

The letter asks Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to consider other options for handling park visitation, like a new northern park entrance.
1 year ago
Gov. Spencer Cox responds to questions during the PBS Utah Governor’s Monthly News Conference at ...
Carter Williams, KSL.com

Cox asks Utahns to ‘please, please, please’ reduce fire risks ahead of Pioneer Day

Gov. Spencer Cox is urging Utahns to "please, please, please be vigilant" while recreating on public lands in the state, as drought conditions worsen amid an already busy wildfire season.
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The Forsyth Fire in Washington County, Utah has burned thousands of acres and destroyed 13 homes....
Alexandrea Bonilla

Hobby drone stalls firefighting crews on Forsyth Fire

A drone is to blame for grounding tankers fighting the Forsyth Fire on Wednesday.
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In an online presentation on the DWR's YouTube page, Wildlife Licensing Coordinator Lindy Varney sa...
Verl Johansen

Hunters could be allowed to use electronic tags on hunting trips this fall

Utah wildlife officials said e-tags can make hunting's administrative duties much more convenient and efficient for hunters.
1 year ago
A Salt Lake City water meter did exactly what it was supposed to do, leading to a leak that caused ...
Adam Small, Becky Bruce and Shelby Lofton

Aging water meter leak did its job ahead of Holladay mudslide

A mudslide in Holladay is being blamed on a part of a water meter that worked as designed by releasing water, which formed mud and rushed toward homes.
1 year ago
forsyth fire injury...
Amie Schaeffer

Firefighter injured while fighting Forsyth Fire

The firefighter injured in the Forsyth Fire was transported to St. George Regional Hospital and is expected to make a full recovery.
1 year ago
wasps aka yellow jackets...
Verl Johansen

Here’s why yellow jackets are more aggressive in the summer

Yellowjackets are more cautious in the springtime, a Utah expert said, because there are fewer wasps in the colony. But the insects lose their "risk aversion" in the summer.
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A fast-moving wildfire burning east of Monroe is now threatening 40 to 50 structures across Sevier ...
Alton Barnhart

Officials looking for person linked to Monroe wildfire, as over 5,000 acres burn

Forest officials are asking the public to help identify individuals who might be linked to the Monroe Mountain wildfire.
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Billbugs...
Michelle Lee

How to prevent billbug damage in your grass

Is your lawn looking a little damaged? It might be due to billbugs.
1 year ago
Rori Mcevoy, 17, catches ice that was thrown at them on a hot day during the annual Utah Pride Para...
Britt Johnson

As northern Utah approaches triple-digit heat, a reminder about how quickly heat stroke can happen

An important symptom of heat stroke to recognize is the lack of sweat, even if your body feels warm.
1 year ago
A boater cruises at Yuba State Park on Tuesday, June 27, 2023. Yuba Lake is one of the reservoirs i...
Adam Small

Utahns may soon face watering restrictions, water managers say

Reservoir water levels have fallen below 40% capacity in central and southern Utah.
1 year ago