Environment & Outdoors

Heavy, wet snow caused significant damage to trees on Friday. (Cedar City)...
Jacob Freeman, KSLTV

First snow of the year causes damage in Southern Utah

Both Cedar City and Parowan, Utah experienced tree damage done due to the state's first snowfall heading into winter.
2 years ago
Alpine Loop Scenic byway...
Tammy Kikuchi

Cooler temperatures bringing fall colors to Utah’s valley

Fall colors are expected to appear after Utah goes through a temperature drop with snow in the mountains and rain in the valley.
2 years ago
Raking autumn leaves...
Michelle Lee

When should you rake those autumn leaves?

Should you start raking those autumn leaves off your lawn? It depends on the percentage of your lawn being covered by the leaves.
2 years ago
Checking the tire pressure of a Chevrolet car at a Larry H. Miller dealership in Murray Thursday, J...
Allessandra Harris Gurr

How to prepare for low tire pressure on cold days

Mechanics recommend filling tires slightly more than what the vehicle manufacturer recommends to prepare the tire pressure on cold days.
2 years ago
Tara Biggerstaff hikes with her sons Cooper, 7, on the left and Brady, 9, while the sun shines in B...
Carter Williams, KSL.com

Winter storm warnings, advisories issued; cold front to snap Utah’s record warmth

Utah's record warm temperatures are coming to an end, as an incoming winter storm is forecast to bring low temperatures.
2 years ago
The Green River winds through the red rocks of Labyrinth Canyon....
Mariah Maynes

Conservation group challenges approval of Green River lithium mining application

A conservation coalition is suing to ensure public officials, namely the Utah state engineer, are held accountable.
2 years ago
seagulls sit on great salt lake sandbar...
Adam Small

Great Salt Lake falls nearly 3 feet since spring, managers say extended heat wave partly to blame

The Great Salt Lake normally falls up to 2.5 feet every summer, but recent hotter-than-average temperatures have had an effect.
2 years ago
Smoke inversion clouds the air in a valley near the Yellow Lake Fire...
Allessandra Harris Gurr

Upcoming storm could mitigate current fire danger in Utah

Firefighters could finally get a break this weekend with an upcoming storm that is expected to curb current fire danger and wildfires.
2 years ago
a plant in a community gardens in utah is pictured...
Don Brinkerhoff

Utah temperatures are dropping; it’s time to harvest from your garden

Utah temperatures are dropping this week, so it's time to harvest from your gardens and gather that summer produce.
2 years ago
A man stands in snowy conditions at a homeless camp...
Kennedy Camarena

Utah County opens its annual warming centers Tuesday night

Utah County's warming centers open in mid-October, 2024, and will remain available until April 30, 2025.
2 years ago
Drought status: virgin river shown, harmful algae has been found in the lower part of the river in ...
Adam Small

Part of Utah reaches severe drought, but change is coming

According to recent data from the U.S. Drought Monitor, parts of Utah has reached a severe drought status.
2 years ago
Neighbors gather in a Henderson, North Carolina, home that was flooded by Hurricane Helene-triggere...
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com

Have You Seen This? North Carolina neighbors gather for safety after Helene-triggered flooding

Neighbors gathered in a Henderson, North Carolina, home that was flooded by Hurricane Helene-triggered rain on Sept. 27.
2 years ago
Algae is seen on the surface of Utah Lake in Vineyard on Monday, July 3, 2023. Now Toxic Algal bloo...
Alexandrea Bonilla

Toxic algal blooms in Lake Powell, officials say stay away

The warm weather has toxic algal blooms popping up in Lake Powell. Officials say to avoid swimming and boating in these waters.
2 years ago
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Ike Yospe

Hope After The Hurricanes: Join KSL to help aid victims

SALT LAKE CITY — KSL NewsRadio,  through Bonneville International, is joining the effort to raise funds to support the American Red Cross in its efforts to profile critical relief for victims of the recent hurricanes.
2 years ago
The Yellow Lake Fire in the Uinta mountains as it burned through the fall forestry on Sept. 29, 202...
MARY CULBERTSON AND JACOB FREEMAN, KSL TV

Yellow Lake Fire becomes this year’s largest Utah fire

The Yellow Lake fire was human-caused, officials announced this week, and there is still the potential for evacuations.
2 years ago
Cayden Bonino, manager of Riverton restaurant Salsa Leedos...
Eric Cabrera

Riverton restaurant fills semitrucks with donations for those hit by Hurricane Milton

The Bonino family and their Riverton restaurant fill two semitrucks with donations for Hurricane Milton.
2 years ago
FILE -- Algal blooms are pictured in Utah Lake at the Lindon Marina in Vineyard on Monday, July 19,...
Candy Zillale

Algal blooms pose a concern for duck hunting season

It's duck hunting season, and above average temperatures means that algal blooms are still a concern -- especially for pets.
2 years ago
A Lee County Sheriff's officer patrols the streets of Cape Coral, Fla., as heavy rain falls ahead o...
Emma Keddington

Milton turns into Category 1 hurricane, moving into Atlantic Ocean

Florida is just hours away from receiving the full impact of Hurricane Milton, which is expected to make landfall as a Category 3 storm. 
2 years ago
Smoke inversion clouds the air in a valley near the Yellow Lake Fire...
Adam Small

High temperatures and bad air in Utah’s forecast

Utah will continue to deal with high temperatures and bad air this week.
2 years ago
Smoke inversion clouds the air in a valley near the Yellow Lake Fire...
Kyle Remund

Firefighters still working to contain Yellow Lake Fire

The Yellow Lake Fire sits at 21% containment. Authorities are holding a community meeting on Wednesday
2 years ago
An undated photograph of a black bear in the wild....
Britt Johnson

Bear sightings nearly double in 2024

Last year, the DWR reported 50 bear sightings in Utah. This year, there were 90. Officials warn campers and hunters to take precautions.
2 years ago
Late-season heat may or may not affect certain plants...
TAUN BEDDES, THE KSL GREENHOUSE SHOW

Does late-season heat affect plants?

With the temperatures still being high for the next couple of days, here is how the late-season heat may or may not affect your plants.
2 years ago
Utah's dry soil. Liam Marx shovels soil over a sprinkler pipe he repaired in his yard in Layton on ...
Alexandrea Bonilla

How could Utah’s dry soil impact our spring runoff?

The warm fall has caused much of the state to have abnormally dry soil.
2 years ago
This April 11, 2015, photo provided by EcoFlight shows the White Mesa Uranium Mill near Blanding in...
Hugo Rikard-Bell

Residents of White Mesa say uranium mill is polluting their water

Members of a small tribal community in Southern Utah were protesting at the capitol, saying their water is being polluted with Uranium.
2 years ago