Environment & Outdoors

The body of a woman who went missing near Horsetail Falls was found on Saturday....
Kennedy Camarena

Horsetail Falls missing hiker found dead

A 19-year-old woman who went missing on Friday was found dead Saturday morning while search and rescue crews were searching for her.
2 years ago
The body of a woman who went missing near Horsetail Falls was found on Saturday....
MICHAEL HOUCK

Search and rescue look for missing woman near Horsetail Falls

Utah County search and rescue crews are looking for a missing woman who went missing near Horsetail Falls Friday evening.
2 years ago
FILE: Quail Creek Reservoir. The man who drowned after falling off a paddle board at the reservoir ...
Michael Camit

Washington County is one step closer to a major water reuse project

A water reuse project in Washington County is a step closer to reality. The 20-year project will get some funding from federal grants.
2 years ago
Deer Creek Reservoir is pictured at Deer Creek State Park in Wallsburg on May 10. Utah's reservoir ...
Carter Williams, KSL.com

Utah’s reservoirs at highest levels in 13 years as last of snowpack melts

Utah's reservoir system has officially reached its highest point in 13 years as the state reaches the tail end of its spring snowmelt season.
2 years ago
Footage from UDOT traffic shows a buckling road on northbound I-15 at 9050 South....
Aimee Cobabe

More road buckling is possible as temperatures climb

John Gleason with UDOT said road buckling usually pops up in the early summer. “Our crews are always on the ready."
2 years ago
A person experiencing homelessness rests under a tree during a 2023 heat wave....
Adam Small

The start of a major heat wave hits Utah Thursday

Utah can expect a major heat wave to arrive on Thursday and will linger through the weekend.
2 years ago
Provo police are urging people to stay at least 40 feet away from the Provo River, after three peop...
Heather Peterson

City of Provo prepares for high flows at the Provo River

Spring runoff brings with it high flows in rivers across the state. Provo city is working to be prepared for any problems.
2 years ago
The waters of the Great Salt Lake on an overcast...
Adam Small

Great Salt Lake levels have peaked for the year, expected to drop this summer

One expert said that the Great Salt Lake's levels have peaked for the year.
2 years ago
The Colorado River runs through Dead Horse Point State Park on a cloudy day....
Adam Small

Rep. John Curtis introduces bill to help reduce salt levels in Colorado River

Utah Congressman John Curtis has introduced a new bill to help limit how much salt finds its way into the Colorado River.
2 years ago
A fire control helicopter flies over ongoing controlled fires on Monroe Mountain. Prescribed burns ...
Kyle Remund

Monroe Mountain forests refreshed in prescribed burns

Thousands of acres of aspen forest have been the focus of prescribed burns as part of a restoration project on Monroe Mountain.
2 years ago
The blue waters of Yuba Reservoir meet the light brown sands of the beach....
Adam Small

Despite strong state averages, Yuba Reservoir is not even half full

While many of Utah's reservoirs are over 91% full, Yuba Reservoir remains low at 41% full.
2 years ago
FILE: Joana Abeel holds her daughter, Penelope Abeel, at the Draper City Splash Pad during a heat w...
Britt Johnson

It’s getting hot; here’s how to stay safe in the summer heat

The summer heat is here. With Southern Utah reaching triple digits, the threat of heat-related health issues will spike. One expert provided coping tips.
2 years ago
Students at Weber State University work to xeriscape areas on campus. This is part of a goal to red...
Heather Peterson

Weber State University conserving water through xeriscaping

Weber State is making changes to conserve water, by implementing a "water action plan." They want to reduce water use by 30%.
2 years ago
Utah's forests are being endangered by an invasive insect species....
Heather Peterson

Invasive insect species spreading through Utah, threatening forests

Utah's forests are being threatened by an invasive insect. And researchers say not much can be done to stop them.
2 years ago
Severe weekend weather in the US...
Amie Schaeffer

Severe weekend weather across the U.S. leaves 22 dead

The central and southern parts of the United States experienced severe weather over the holiday weekend leaving 22 dead.
2 years ago
The KSL Greenhouse show host Taun Beddes shares why lawns might turn brown and how to treat those l...
Taun Beddes, The KSL Greenhouse Show

Taun Beddes: Reasons why your lawn is suddenly turning brown

The KSL Greenhouse show host Taun Beddes shares why some lawns turn brown and how to treat the problem if that happens to you.
2 years ago
sprinkler, water use...
Mitchell von Puttkammer

Water conservation in your Utah garden

Water conservation in a Utah garden can include installing smart sprinkler systems. And the state can help defray the cost!
2 years ago
Raindrops on a window with traffic lights in front of the car, memorial day weather will be chilly ...
Allessandra Harris Gurr

Rain, cold temperatures in central and northern Utah this weekend

Thunderstorms, rain, high elevation snow, and temperatures around freezing are expected Memorial Day weekend in northern and central Utah.
2 years ago
Suicide Rock in Parley's Canyon in 2023, before the myrtle spurge was sprayed with treatment....
Lindsay Aerts, KSL TV

Roundup sprayed via drone in Millcreek, Parley’s canyons to kill invasive weed. DWR says it’s needed

In an attempt to kill weeds, the Department of Wildlife Resources sprayed pesticides in the foothills of Millcreek and Parley’s canyons.
2 years ago
boxes labeled in Portuguese containing diapers, clothing and hygiene items meant to go to Brazil fl...
Shelby Lofton

Brazilian women living in Utah need help transporting donations to Florida

Two Utah women who came from Brazil are in need of help after gathering a number of donations for Brazil flooding victims.
2 years ago
FILE: A boat speeds past the Tamarisk on the Colorado River. (Scott G Winterton, Deseret News)...
Curt Gresseth

Invasive tamarisk tree sprouting more roots along Virgin, Colorado rivers

The invasive and highly flammable Tamarisk tree is taking root along the Virgin River and Colorado River Basin.
2 years ago
Senator Mitt Romney addresses ongoing drought conditions in Utah during a Budget Committee hearing ...
Alexandrea Bonilla

Senator Mitt Romney says we should be doing more to combat drought

Senator Mitt Romney is taking a look at how money is being spent on drought-related issues and pushing for more collaboration on the subject.
2 years ago
great salt lake shown, lithium in the lake is attracting companies...
Adam Small

A trove of lithium in Great Salt Lake is turning heads. Managers drafting rules to protect the water

Extraction companies are interested in lithium in the Great Salt Lake, but state managers want to set rules to prevent the loss of lake water.
2 years ago
Funnel clouds were spotted in Midway in September 2020. (Courtesy of Cameron Gibby)...
Peter Johnston

Utah tornado reports are up, but actual number are level

Utah tornado sightings are up in number however, many of those reports are never reach actual tornado status.
2 years ago