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
Kennedy Camarena
Vortex forms over Deer Creek Fire, damaging structures and fire engine
A vortex formed over the Deer Creek Fire on Saturday in San Juan County, causing damages to a fire engine and structures in the area.1 year ago
Alton Barnhart, KSL TV
Lithium batteries as possible cause for grass fire in Morgan County
A grass fire started off Interstate 84 Sunday afternoon, with fire crews suspecting lithium batteries as a possible cause.1 year ago
Alton Barnhart and Shelby Lofton, KSL TV
‘Avoid the area;’ wildfire breaks out on Monroe Mountain
Evacuations are underway as a wildfire broke out in Monroe Sunday afternoon.1 year ago
Carlysle Price and Sam Herrera
White Sage Fire rapidly growing near Grand Canyon
Fire officials say the White Sage Fire near the Utah-Arizona border has surpassed 49,000 acres.1 year ago
Kennedy Camarena
Gap Fire 30% contained at 671 acres
A human-caused Millard County fire nicknamed the Gap Fire reached 671 acres on Saturday at 30% containment.1 year ago
Kennedy Camarena
France Canyon Fire at 90% containment, reaches over 34,000 acres
The France Canyon Fire reached 34,943 acres on Saturday with fire officials saying the fire is at 90% containment.1 year ago
Carter Williams, KSL.com
Grand Canyon’s North Rim closed due to nearby wildfire
Rangers also ordered an evacuation of people at the North Rim because of the White Sage Fire, which is burning on BLM land near Jacob Lake.1 year ago
Mead Gruver, Associated Press
Wyoming’s first new coal mine in decades to extract rare earths
The developer of what would be the first new coal mine in Wyoming in decades is launching a potentially half-billion-dollar effort to extract rare earth metals from the fossil fuel that are crucial for tech products and military hardware.1 year ago
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com
Anglers, outdoor enthusiasts argue against gate at Strawberry Reservoir marina
Fisherman who fish at Strawberry Reservoir feel adding a gate to close the roadway to the marina could be a bad idea in the winter.1 year ago
Jacob Freeman and Devin Oldroyd
Deer Creek wildfire in San Juan County grows to more than 7,000 acres, evacuation orders in place
Parts of La Sal in San Juan County were under evacuation Friday due to the nearby Deer Creek Fire, according to San Juan County officials and Utah Fire Info.1 year ago
Mariah Maynes
Bats are active right now. Here’s how you can keep them out of your house
Don't touch bats you find in your house, said Utah wildlife officials. Instead, turn off the lights, and open a door.1 year ago
Mariah Maynes
Following expedited environmental review, BLM approves oil facility upgrades
The Bureau of Land Management approved proposed alterations to a Helper oil facility after an expedited environmental assessment.1 year ago
Mariah Maynes, Great Salt Lake Collaborative
Window strikes are deadly to birds around the world. What can humans do?
One billion birds die from window strikes each year in North America. Humans can help them find their way.1 year ago
Britt Johnson
Deadly Texas flooding brings up memories of 2015 Hildale flash flood
In the aftermath of the deadly flash floods in Texas, Utahns may be reminded of the Hilldale Flash Flood, the deadliest flash flood in recent Utah history.1 year ago
Shelby Lofton and Carlysle Price, KSL TV
Officials looking for person or people who set off illegal fireworks, sparking fire
Some residents of Weber County have been evacuated after a new fire started in Ogden Canyon, possibly by illegal fireworks.1 year ago
Jacob Freeman
Forsyth Fire almost 50% contained, but ‘near critical fire weather’ persists
The Forsyth Fire was 47% contained on Saturday and had reached 13,689 acres in size, according to the latest report from the U.S. Forest Service.1 year ago
Simone Seikaly and Kennedy Camarena
Duck Club Fire in Davis County started by lightning strike
When the fire began, officials said it was one mile from the nearest road.1 year ago
Simone Seikaly
Brush fire quickly extinguished in Cottonwood Heights
Though evacuations were considered, officials said the fire in Cottonwood Heights was quickly extinguished.1 year ago
HANNAH FINGERHUT and JIM VERTUNO Associated Press
At least 13 dead in Texas floods and more than 20 children missing from a girls summer camp
Months worth of heavy rain fell over just a few hours overnight in central Kerr County, Texas, causing flash flooding of the Guadalupe River.1 year ago
DEBBIE WORTHEN
Mountain lion sightings put Mapleton neighborhood on high alert
A quiet Mapleton neighborhood is on edge after multiple mountain lion sightings, including one involving a mother and cub spotted just feet from a family home.1 year ago
Adam Small
For wildland firefighters, the Fourth of July isn’t always a vacation
Firefighters may be enjoying themselves at a holiday barbeque, but one call can change family plans.1 year ago
Alex Cabrero, KSL TV
New South Rim fire station brings faster emergency response to growing Tooele County community
Before the new station opened at 2555 Silver Avenue, if a call came for the South Rim area, first responders from South Rim Fire had to drive from South Rim to Stockton and back.1 year ago
