Environment & Outdoors

air quality in utah takes a hit as smog settles over the city...
Adam Small

Wildfire smoke moving into the Wasatch Front

Air quality in Utah could be unhealthy for sensitive groups in some areas due to wind bringing in wildfire smoke from the Pacific Northwest.
2 years ago
White Rim Trail in Canyonlands National Park. (Ravell Call)...
Tim Hughes

Plan ahead when hiking in the summer heat

A father and daughter died while hiking in the heat at Canyonlands, pointing to the importance of preparation and hydration.
2 years ago
USPS mail carrier Nancy Stevens fans herself with letters as she delivers mail in the afternoon hea...
Adam Small

Salt Lake has a year’s worth of 100-degree days with two months of summer left

Very hot temperatures have become more frequent and are something we "have to get used to," said KSL meteorologist Matt Johnson.
2 years ago
Excessive heat over the weekend caused road damage on Interstate 15 in Davis County, leading to mul...
KIERSTEN NUNEZ, KSLTV.com

Excessive heat causes I-15 buckling, damages vehicles in Davis County

Excessive heat over the weekend caused road damage in Davis County, leading to multiple vehicles being damaged.
2 years ago
An evacuation order is in place for Shurtz Canyon and upper basin above the Graff Point Fire....
Kennedy Camarena

Residents evacuated from Shurtz Canyon, upper basin above Graff Point Fire

The Graff Point Fire in Iron County is growing and has caused an evacuation order to be put in place in the area.
2 years ago
Josuee Sanchez

Utah air quality is deteriorating and could get worse

Utah is lacking of good air quality due to wildfires but it is mostly because of the hot weather.
2 years ago
East/west traffic on 4700 South at Bangerter Highway...
Adam Small

How Utah construction workers are battling triple digit heat

Construction crews are having to deal with intense heat in Utah state this summer by taking breaks and communicating with one another.
2 years ago
FILE: The potential site for the base station of a proposed gondola, between North Little Cottonwoo...
Karah Brackin, KSL TV

Staying safe on Utah roads as the weather heats up

The Utah Highway Patrol said drivers take too many chances in passing, especially on narrow, winding, and windy mountain roads.
2 years ago
Cousins Jack Shirley, Anders Hintze, Tobler Hintze, Ollie Stout, and Elden Stout, (not in order) pl...
Sam Herrera

SLC breaks daily heat record

The National Weather Service said Thursday's temperatures near the SLC Airport broke the daily heat record set in 2021.
2 years ago
Temperatures are set to get as high as 105 this week. In response, Salt Lake County has mapped out ...
Emma Keddington

Salt Lake County offers ‘Cool Zones’ to help with triple digit temperatures

Temperatures are expected to reach 105 this week. Salt Lake County has mapped out "Cool Zones" available to the public to help with the heat.
2 years ago
Trash floats on the surface of the Jordan River...
Mariah Maynes

Study finds a large amount of polluted water in Utah recreational swimming areas

One study found that a large percentage of Utah recreational waters are too polluted to swim in.
2 years ago
Shrinking Great Salt Lake...
Ben Winslow, FOX 13

Lake-effect drought? New study shows a shrinking Great Salt Lake may exacerbate Utah’s drought conditions

A new study shows the impact of the shrinking Great Salt Lake could be exacerbating drought conditions.
2 years ago
Swimmers cool off in the pool at the Cottonwood Heights Recreation Center in Cottonwood Heights on ...
Carter Williams, KSL.com

Excessive heat warnings issued throughout Utah as ‘heat dome’ arrives

The National Weather Service has issued heat warnings throughout Utah, where triple-digit temperatures are expected because of a "heat dome."
2 years ago
Colorado River Basin...
Adam Small

Utah, other Colorado River Basin states want to ensure conserved water gets to Lake Powell

Water managers from Utah, Wyoming, Colorado and New Mexico recently adopted a resolution to begin work to create a program that tracks conserved water.
2 years ago
White wildflowers bloom against green grass in Emigration Canyon....
Mariah Maynes

View colorful mountain blooms at the Wasatch Wildflower Festival

Visitors can view up to 120 species of wildflower at the Wasatch Wildflower Festival.
2 years ago
The Kennecott Copper Mine near Herriman is pictured on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022. A Utah group says t...
Tammy Kikuchi

Utah ranks fourth in nation for amount of toxic chemicals released into environment

The high toxic chemicals ranking is contributed to by Kennecott Copper Mine, according to Utah Physicians for a Healthy Environment.
2 years ago
Vehicles are left abandoned in floodwater on a highway after Hurricane Beryl swept through the area...
KSL NewsRadio

Utah Red Cross volunteers lend a hand as Hurricane Beryl barrels into Texas

Hurricane Beryl made landfall in Texas on Monday, and volunteers with the Utah Red Cross are ready to help victims.
2 years ago
Catherine Stapley and her son, Jack, 11 months, play in the water at the Amphitheater Park splash p...
Adam Small

Triple digit heat wave forecast for the Wasatch Front

Utah is in for another major heat wave this week. Much of the Wasatch Front could see temperatures at or near 100.
2 years ago
A view of the state Capitol and the Salt Lake City skyline. Ozone pollution and smoke from the wild...
Emma Keddington

National Weather Service puts much of Utah on heat watch, starting Wednesday

Starting June 10, certain areas in Utah will be on an Excessive Heat Watch, Areas under this heat watch will include most of western Utah.
2 years ago
The Silver King Fire seen from above on July 7, 2024....
Kennedy Camarena

Silver King Fire now burning across over 10,000 acres, areas evacuated

The Silver King Fire is doubling in size and evacuation preparations are being made, while the Little Twist Fire is at 40% containment.
2 years ago
Image of a tomato plant...
Taun Beddes, KSL Greenhouse

KSL Greenhouse: Everything to know about tomatoes

Want to grow tomatoes in Utah? KSL Greenhouse show host Taun Beddes has some tips and a bit of history about the plant to share.
2 years ago
The body of a hiker who went missing on Sunday was found and recovered on Monday....
Kennedy Camarena

Sheriff’s office and search and rescue gave statements on death of Sundial trail hiker

The body of a hiker who went missing on Sunday was found and recovered Monday near the Sundial trail, where he was hiking.
2 years ago
People walk on the beach of the Great Salt Lake in Salt Lake City on Friday, March 17, 2023. One of...
Heather Peterson

Utah is now completely out of drought status

According to KSL Meteorologist Matt Johnson, Utah is completely out of a drought status for now but much of the state is abnormally dry.
2 years ago
FILE: As the temperatures warm into triple-digits, wildlife officials remind those who feed humming...
Simone Seikaly

Care for your hummingbird feeder as temperatures rise

The hummingbird feeders are out and filled with sugar water, now what? A Utah wildlife expert shares how often the feeder should be cleaned.
2 years ago