Environment & Outdoors

A view of the state Capitol and the Salt Lake City skyline. Ozone pollution and smoke from the wild...
Kennedy Camarena

Parts of Utah under excessive heat warning

Utah has been given two different kinds of heat advisories for parts of the state by the National Weather Service on Sunday.
2 years ago
Highway 128 is covered in mud after a severe storm and flooding in the area....
Kyle Remund

Cleanup begins after severe storm in eastern Utah

After a severe storm passed through Grand County, Utah, on Friday, officials are beginning cleanup and mitigation.
2 years ago
The KSL Greenhouse show talked about plants that grow well in Utah's heat this weakened....
Taun Beddes, KSL Greenhouse show

KSL Greenhouse: Plants that bloom in Utah’s heat

Most people shop for their Utah garden flowers in the spring, which might not bloom well in summer. So, what flowers bloom in the summer?
2 years ago
The storm surge from Tropical Storm Alberto floods the streets in Surfside Beach, Texas, on Wednesd...
Carter Williams, KSL.com

Flood watch issued for parts of Utah as tropical storm remnants arrive

Parts of Utah will be on a flood watch on June 21 as a tropical storm moves through the state. Flash flooding is also possible on Saturday.
2 years ago
Image of Temple Mountain found on BLM land within Emery County, Utah. (Mike Coronella)...
Aimee Cobabe

Utah files lawsuit over BLM Public Lands Rule

In the lawsuit, Utah accuses the BLM of taking a "museum-like" approach to the state's public lands.
2 years ago
coal power plant in Delta, utah...
Alexandrea Bonilla and Kennedy Camerana

Special session addresses future coal needs in Utah

Lawmakers approved a bill that changes the ownership of a coal plant in Delta, Utah, thereby giving the state more control.
2 years ago
A photovoltaic panel shines in the sun at the Appaloosa Solar 1 project near Cedar City. Rocky Moun...
Heather Peterson

Businesses on Salt Lake City’s west side taking steps toward using clean energy

A few businesses on Salt Lake City's west side are going solar. They hope to encourage others to do the same.
2 years ago
Fallen tree branches caused by strong winds in Orem are pictured on Monday. A cold front is causing...
Carter Williams, KSL.COM

Rare June freeze warning issued for parts of Utah; wind tied to some of 6,500 outages

Summer might start this week, but a low-pressure system arriving in Utah is forecast to make some parts of the state feel quite wintry.
2 years ago
High wind speeds in Utah County caused property damage on Monday, June 17, 2024....
Emma Keddington

Portions of Utah placed on high wind alert

The Salt Lake National Weather Service warned Utahns of high wind levels Monday evening, primarily affecting those in Utah Valley.
2 years ago
The blue waters of Coalville's Echo Reservoir meet the beige sand....
Adam Small

Nearly half of Utah reservoirs are 100% full

The Utah Division of Water Resources said that 20 of Utah's reservoirs are completely full.
2 years ago
Temperatures in Salt Lake City are only expected to reach 77 degrees on Monday. However, winds and ...
Adam Small

Temperatures expected to cool down, while winds and wildfire danger rise

Temperatures in Salt Lake City are only expected to reach 77 degrees on Monday. However, winds and wildfire danger are on the rise.
2 years ago
Celebration of the sail fest at the Marina at Great Salt Lake Park....
Esme Sanchez Estevez

Sailfest returns after 5 years at Great Salt Lake State Park

It’s been five long years but rising water levels brought the return of Sailfest to the Great Salt Lake.
2 years ago
The Little Twist wildfire grew to 1,000 acres on Saturday, June 15, 2024, according to a news relea...
Mark Jones, KSLTV.com

Little Twist wildfire, southeast of Beaver, is now 1,000 acres in size

The Little Twist wildfire grew to 1,000 acres on Saturday, it has being fought by hotshots, local engines and air resources.
2 years ago
The Foundation’s 38-foot RV, customized with two private exam rooms, will travel around the count...
CARLYSLE PRICE, KSL TV

Free skin cancer screening program visits Park City

Local dermatologists will provide free full-body skin cancer screenings in Park City in an RV meant just to check patients.
2 years ago
The best thing people can do to stay safe around bison is to give them space....
Kennedy Camarena

Caution: Bison ahead

Most people have to travel to Yellowstone to see Bison. Utahns, however, have Antelope Island State Park, where they can find bison.
2 years ago
two people sit in the summer heat...
Adam Small

Salt Lake registers hottest daily overnight low temperature Friday

Salt Lake City registered its hottest overnight low temperature ever recorded on Friday, June 14.
2 years ago
Salt lake city hit a record number of 100 degree days and the state is close to the all-time highes...
Simone Seikaly

Salt Lake City hit 100 degrees Thursday, first time in 2024

Portions of southern Utah were under a Red Flag Warning through 9 p.m. Thursday night.
2 years ago
lake powell shown, invasive fish causing issues...
Adam Small

Lake Powell missing 40,000 acre feet of water after accidental release, officials say

Lake Powell is the nation's second-largest reservoir, and it's currently missing up to 40,000-acre feet of water due to a water release.
2 years ago
A view of the state Capitol and the Salt Lake City skyline. Ozone pollution and smoke from the wild...
Andrew Gordon

High temps bring warnings and ozone problems to Utah

Utah's high temperatures have brought on the hottest day of the year so far in the state, along with warnings and ozone issues.
2 years ago
Provo police are urging people to stay at least 40 feet away from the Provo River, after three peop...
Emma Keddington

Officials warn people to stay away from the Provo River

Provo police say it's vital right now, when the Provo River is running at a very fast rate, to stay at least 40 feet away from all riverbanks. 
2 years ago
Utah reaches first triple digit degree day of the year. We asked a few people how they're beating t...
Don Brinkerhoff

First triple-digit degree day hits Utah today, is June too early?

Utah reaches first triple digit degree day of the year. Historically we don’t usually get triple digit temperatures this early along the Wasatch Front, but we have for the last few years.
2 years ago
Kelby Diston hydrates while working on the I-215 Renewed reconstruction project in Salt Lake City o...
Adam Small

Triple-digit temperatures expected along the Wasatch Front

The recent heat wave is about to hit its peak, as the Wasatch Front reaches triple-digit temperatures Wednesday.
2 years ago
FILE: Rocky Mountain Power and emergency crews respond after a construction crane hit power lines o...
Mark Jones, KSLTV.com

Rocky Mountain Power offers tips on how to save energy and on power bill

As Utah experienced its first heatwave of the summer this weekend, Rocky Mountain Power is urging customers to prepare for a change in temperatures.
2 years ago
A massive landslide has closed Teton Pass in Wyoming....
Kennedy Camarena

Teton Pass roadway ‘catastrophically failed’ after landslide

Teton Pass is closed to the public after experiencing a massive landslide on Saturday. Crews are currently working to get the pass back open.
2 years ago