Carter Williams and Kennedy Camarena, KSL
Cottonwood Fire might set cost records after destroying southern Utah resort, Cox says
The Cottonwood Fire in Beaver destroyed structures at the Eagle Point Resort, according to footage from a neighbor of the resort obtained by KSL.1 month ago
Carter Williams, KSL
A highly infectious disease has been found in Utah’s wild rabbit population again
Dead cottontail rabbits found in the Kamas area in late May, and black-tailed jackrabbits found in Tooele County, tested positive for rabbit hemorrhagic disease, RHDV-2.1 month ago
The Associated Press
17 states and trade group sue California over plastics packaging law
A coalition of 17 states and a trade association representing U.S. wholesalers and distributors have sued California to block the enforcement of a stringent recycling law that aims to reduce plastic packaging waste.1 month ago
Kasha Patel, CNN
The ‘earthquake gate’ stopping a San Andreas disaster is under its highest stress in 1,000 years
A new earthquake study found southern portions of the San Andreas fault and parts of the San Jacinto fault line are at their highest stress levels in 1,000 years.2 months ago
Jennifer McDermott and Matthew Daly, Associated Press
Trump administration announces $17.5 billion in loans for 10 new large nuclear reactors
The Trump administration is providing $17.5 billion to speed the development of 10 new large nuclear reactors to meet the skyrocketing power demand from massive data centers.2 months ago
Emma Benson, KSL
Doctors warn of health risks as wildfire smoke drifts across Utah
As the air quality worsens due to ongoing wildfires, doctors are urging people to stay indoors when possible and keep an eye on symptoms.2 months ago
Kennedy Camarena, KSL
Firefighters continue combatting Iron Fire in Eureka
Firefighters were able to stop a raging human-caused fire from burning down houses in Eureka after the blaze ignited on Friday.2 months ago
Kennedy Camarena, KSL
Bonneville Fire slows but weather could change conditions
A human-caused fire in Salt Lake City remained at 566 acres Monday after Salt Lake City firefighters asked residents on Sunday to prepare to evacuate in case the fire grew closer to residents.2 months ago
Carter Williams, KSL
SITLA agrees to sell over 50,600 acres in the Book Cliffs in ‘historic’ nearly $30M deal
School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration, or SITLA, agreed on Thursday to sell approximately 50,600 acres of land it manages in northern Grand County to the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.2 months ago
David Een, KSL
KSL Greenhouse Show: Grow and display minty freshness with perennials from the mint family
SALT LAKE CITY — One of my favorite groups of perennials is the mint family. Many species offer wonderful fragrances, beautiful flowers, and attract beneficial insects, including pollinators. Even better, most are quite waterwise, making them excellent choices for Utah landscapes. Hummingbird mint Among the many mint family plants that thrive in Utah, several stand […]2 months ago
Curtis Booker, KSL
Wildfire grows to 1,100 acres in Iron County; some evacuations remain in place
A southern Utah wildfire is growing rapidly and is forcing some cabin evacuations near Steamboat Mountain in Iron County.2 months ago
Dave Collins and Hallie Golden, Associated Press
Officials search tornado-damaged areas after strong storms hit Illinois and Indiana
Authorities and residents searched tornado-ravaged areas and assessed damage Friday after a strong line of storms barreled through communities south of Chicago.2 months ago
Bryanna Willis and Kennedy Camarena, KSL
‘It’s magical’: Utah farm helps people to experience fireflies while advocating for the lightning bug
Want to see fireflies in Utah? That's possible!2 months ago
Don Brinkerhoff
Veterinarians warn of the dangers of foxtails
Veterinarians say they’re seeing more pets than usual having problems with “foxtails.”2 months ago
Carter Williams, KSL
An anomaly? How Utah’s record-low snowpack hurt the state’s ski resorts
Utah's ski resorts faced a challenging 2025-2026 season with record-low snowpack. Ski Utah reported a 26% drop in skier visits compared to the previous year.2 months ago
Devin Oldroyd and Kennedy Camarena, KSL
Fire crews respond to South Mountain Fire in Tooele County
A new wildfire has started in Tooele County Monday night, burning on South Mountain near radio towers.2 months ago
ADITHI RAMAKRISHNAN and AYA DIAB, Associated Press
How to stay safe while traveling during extreme heat
As travelers prepare to set off on summer trips, scorching temperatures lie in wait. These temperatures can bring on heat-related illnesses, requiring advanced preparation to avoid them.2 months ago
Associated Press
Tropical Storm Boris forms off Mexico’s southern Pacific coast and brings flooding threat
Tropical Storm Boris formed Monday and was expected to bring heavy rain, flooding and possible mudslides to parts of southern Mexico's Pacific coast, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.2 months ago
Joe Wirthlin
Fire starts near new Saratoga Springs high school building
A fire started on Saturday in Utah County at least two miles away from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Saratoga Spring Temple.2 months ago
David Een
Flip Your Strip: How to make your park strip a water-wise wonderland
Did you know that up to 70% of residential water use comes from lawn irrigation? By replacing their park strip with water-wise landscaping, homeowners can save 50-66% of the water they use in their lawn.2 months ago
Joe Wirthlin
Investigators say remote-controlled airplane likely caused fire in Weber County
Investigators looking into a fire that spread to cover more than 50 acres of land said the blaze appears to have been started by a remote-controlled airplane.2 months ago
Heather Peterson and Joe Wirthlin, KSL
Box Elder County referendum to overturn approval for data center will not go on November ballot
The Box Elder County Attorney's Office announced Thursday that the referendums proposed by residents to overturn approvals for the Stratos Project Area would not be put on the November ballot.2 months ago
Heather Peterson
Second water rights application for Box Elder County data center withdrawn
A second water rights application related to the massive data center in Box Elder County has been withdrawn after about 700 formal protests were filed against the application.2 months ago
