Environment & Outdoors

An aerial view of flood-damaged Unicoi County Hospital in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Saturd...
Mariah Maynes

Utah Red Cross deploys volunteers to Florida ahead of Hurricane Milton

In anticipation of Hurricane Milton, the American Red Cross of Utah sent seven volunteers to Florida. It could hit as soon as Wednesday.
2 years ago
It's important to know what to do when you come in contact with bats, officials say, as they could ...
Josuee Sanchez

Come in contact with a bat? Expert outlines what to do

Utah has seen a few reports of bats with rabies this year, the most recent being last week at Pioneer Park.
2 years ago
The Yellow Lake Fire has been burning since Sept. 28....
Kennedy Camarena

Yellow Lake Fire at 15,106 acres, evacuation orders issued

The North and West Forks of the Duchesne River is under mandatory evacuation orders due to the Yellow Lake Fire.
2 years ago
A new fire has started in East Oquirrh Saturday....
Carlysle Price, KSL TV

New Fire Start: East Oquirrh Fire

A new fire started east of Tooele City near the Oquirrh Mountains Saturday. The cause of the fire remains under investigation
2 years ago
yellow lake fire...
Jacob Freeman, KSL TV

Yellow Lake Fire rages on, sparks new evacuation orders

The North and West forks of Duchesne River have been ordered to evacuate after the Yellow Fork Fire grows to 7,800 acres.
2 years ago
Rep. John Curtis spoke at Utah Valley University's Ragan Theater on Friday as part of the third ann...
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com

Utah’s delegation wants to change assumptions about Republicans and conservation

Rep. John Curtis spoke at Utah Valley University's Ragan Theater on Friday as part of the third annual Conservative Climate Summit.
2 years ago
For the first time ever in the month of October, Salt Lake City reached 90 degrees, breaking two ne...
Becky Bruce

Salt Lake City hits a record 90 degrees on Friday

For the first time ever in the month of October, Salt Lake City reached 90 degrees, breaking two new records.
2 years ago
NWS red flag fire warnings...
Candy Zillale, Reporter

Red flag warnings in place for parts of Utah

Weather conditions are ripe for wildfires, red flag warnings in place.
2 years ago
Red, yellow, and orange autumn leaves lie on the ground....
Mariah Maynes

2024 Wasatch Front leaf collection begins

Wasatch Front Waste Recycling District said that its leaf collection program will begin on October 15, helping residents clean their yards.
2 years ago
Jonah Wark, right, kisses his wife Sara Martin outside their flood-damaged home on the Pigeon River...
Don Brinkerhoff

Missionaries helping with Hurricane Helene relief efforts

Several Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints missionaries have moved locations to help with Hurricane Helene relief efforts.
2 years ago
An Ovintiv facility in the Uintah Basin....
Kyle Remund

Petroleum company ordered to pay $5.5 million for violations of Clean Air Act

A large settlement with the petroleum company Ovintiv means the company must take corrective actions for violations of the Clean Air Act.
2 years ago
Shelby Lofton, KSL TV

Utah American Red Cross volunteer describes devastation, need in areas hit by Hurricane Helene

Utahns on the ground in states hit hard by Hurricane Helene describe how bad the storm was for locals. 
2 years ago
The Yellow Lake Fire...
Kennedy Camarena

Evacuations in place for areas surrounding Yellow Lake Fire

Utah Fire Info says the Yellow Lake Fire started on Saturday. As of 6 p.m. Sunday, the fire has grown to around 1,500 acres. 
2 years ago
Eurasian milfoil is growing in Bear Lake's waters, urging states and activists to fight for the hea...
MIKE ANDERSON, KSL TV

As Eurasian milfoil invades Bear Lake, states and activists fight back

Eurasian milfoil is growing in Bear Lake's waters, urging states and activists to fight for the health and future of the lake.
2 years ago
A bald eagle flys over the Colorado River Moab Daily in Grand County on Thursday, April 25, 2024....
Adam Small

Free admission to National Parks Saturday, record heat expected

Saturday is National Public Lands Day, which means all national parks, in Utah or around the country, will not charge an entry fee.
2 years ago
The Bureau of Land Management gave the Utah Department of Natural Resources a grant to help preserv...
Mariah Maynes

Utah DNR receives grant to preserve, restore Utah watersheds

A grant from the Bureau of Land Management will help the Utah Department of Natural Resources preserve Utah watersheds.
2 years ago
near record highs for fall...
Adam Small

Utah to see near-record highs through the weekend

Utah will have a warm weekend with near-record high temperatures.
2 years ago
An example of what algal blooms can look like. Officials are warning people recreating on Utah Lake...
Emma Keddington

Watch out for algal blooms in Utah Lake

Officials have found an algal bloom present in Utah Lake at American Fork Beach and are warning people to be careful.
2 years ago
sprinkler, water use...
Adam Small

Heat wave coming to Utah, lawn won’t need any extra water

Although a late-season heat wave is coming this weekend, Utah lawn won't need extra water.
2 years ago
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Mariah Maynes

American Red Cross provides recommendations for car emergency kit

According to the Red Cross, your car's emergency kit should include more than just a spare tire and jumper cables.
2 years ago
People take a boat out on Utah Lake in Vineyard on Monday, July 3, 2023....
Britt Johnson

Things are looking up for Utah Lake

Efforts to improve Utah Lake appear to be working as there has been a 70% decrease in invasive species among other improvements.
2 years ago
people drive in the rain...
Mariah Maynes

UDOT provides tips for driving in rain

Following yesterday's precipitation, the Utah Department of Transportation provided some tips for driving in rain.
2 years ago
Snowbird's tram moves through fresh snowfall at the resort on Tuesday. Utah's first mountain snow o...
Carter Williams, KSL.com

Utah’s resorts receive 1st snow of the season. What it means for winter

KSL meteorologist Matt Johnson said the snow ended up where it was projected, impacting many Utah mountains at 9,000 feet elevation or higher.
2 years ago
The mouth of Little Cottonwood Canyon is pictured on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021. (Kristin Murphy, De...
CARLYSLE PRICE, KSLTV.com

Little Cottonwood Canyon designated as historic recreational climbing area, first in US

On Aug. 5, lower Little Cottonwood Canyon was listed in the National Register of Historical Places, celebrating the ongoing legacy of the landscape.
2 years ago