Environment & Outdoors

Drought status: virgin river shown, harmful algae has been found in the lower part of the river in ...
Thomas Haraldsen and Alexandrea Bonilla

Lower Virgin River in southern Utah under health watch for harmful algae

Parts of the Virgin River in southern Utah were linked to the illness of 3 dogs and the death of one.
3 years ago
(Utah Fire Info)...
Clayre Scott

Thompson Ridge Fire still burning, now over 7,200 acres

The Thompson Ridge Fire is still 0% contained at 7,289 acres. However, due to the wetter and cooler temperatures, little to no growth has occurred since Thursday.
3 years ago
Death from extreme heat once typically struck scorching locations. Today, no place seems immune fro...
Sandee LaMotte

Some people are more vulnerable to heat than others

No place is immune from extreme heat that can cause serious health issues to some, including death.
3 years ago
Maui wildfires have devastated the historic city of Lahaina, Hawaii. The Church of Jesus Christ of ...
Derrick Jones

Wildfires in Maui: Church providing aid to those affected

In response to the devastating wildfires that wreaked havoc on Maui, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints provide aid.
3 years ago
FILE: Family and kids play in the water of the North Fork of the Virgin River in Zion National Park...
Eliza Pace

Flash flood warning in place for southern and central Utah including Zion National Park

Federal forecasters expect heavy rains and increased flash flood threat on Thursday and Friday.
3 years ago
Prairie dog population...
Alexandrea Bonilla

Once endangered, Utah prairie dog population booms

The prairie dog population in Utah has been booming, growing 50% in the past year, after being considered endangered for decades.
3 years ago
Mariah Maynes

National monument designation protects land from uranium mining

The new designation of land near the Grand Canyon as a national monument will protect it from future uranium mining.
3 years ago
A tractor drives over a field. Utah agriculture officials say they expect to save more than 60,000 ...
Carter Williams

Utah expects to save water from 93 new optimization projects

Agriculture officials say they expect to save more than 60,000 acre-feet of water annually from water-saving projects that received state grants.
3 years ago
Image of President Joe Biden, signing a proclamation to create a new national monument on land that...
Simone Seikaly

Utah lawmakers react to new monument named by President Biden

Utah's senators and Governor describe the new monument named by President Biden as disastrous for Utah grazers and miners.
3 years ago
President Joe Biden discusses investments in conservation and protecting natural resources, and how...
Betsy Klein, Arlette Saenz and Ella Nilsen

President Biden designates new national monument near Grand Canyon, blocks mining

President Joe Biden unveiled new climate resilience funding for national parks during a visit to lands surrounding the Grand Canyon.
3 years ago
West Davis Highway shown...
Mariah Maynes

UDOT to use geofoam in freeway construction

UDOT is using geofoam to construct a new ramp connecting southbound I-15 to West Davis Highway.
3 years ago
More than 1,100 flights have been canceled Monday across the United States – and more than 3,000 ...
Gregory Wallace and Eva Rothenberg

Thousands of flights delayed as bad weather threatens Eastern US

Air travel in the eastern portion of the United States has been impacted by severe weather. Thousands of flights have been delayed.
3 years ago
Glen Canyon Dam holds back Lake Powell in Page, Ariz., on Monday, July 18, 2022. (Spenser Heaps/Des...
Adam Small

Lake Powell water levels nearly double with record spring runoff

Lake Powell water levels have fluctuated quite a bit this year. But the spring run off has abated some drought worries for now.
3 years ago
Eric Cabrera

Forecasts predict growing power need for electric vehicles

With the rise of electric vehicles in Utah, RMP says they don't see a rise in demand but there could be a bigger impact in the near future.
3 years ago
SANDY, Utah -- The Red Cross offered 13 people lodging and financial assistance after their homes w...
Clayre Scott

Red Cross responds to multiple apartment floods in Sandy

The Red Cross offered 13 people lodging and financial assistance after their homes were flooded Thursday night. 
3 years ago
HONEYVILLE, Utah -- Monsoon season thunderstorms over the past 48 hours have dropped astonishing am...
Peter Johnston

Monsoon surge drops six inches on Honeyville before leaving Utah

Monsoon season thunderstorms over the past 48 hours have dropped astonishing amounts of rain across the Wasatch Front.
3 years ago
Last week on the KSL Greenhouse show, Taun and Maria addressed the impact of heat on gardens. (Canv...
Michelle Lee

This is how the heat impacts your garden

Heat can have some hefty impacts on your garden. Listen to what hosts Taun Beddes and Maria Shilaos know about keeping it cool.
3 years ago
DRAPER, Utah -- Neighborhoods all over Northern Utah were hit with torrential rainstorms Thursday n...
Clayre Scott

Draper declares state of emergency after monsoon flooding damages roads

Neighborhoods all over northern Utah were hit with torrential rainstorms Thursday night, causing flash flooding and severe road damage.
3 years ago
A parking lot by a tsunami sushi restaurant in South Jordan is flooded by water....
Mark Jones

Another round of severe weather rolled through Salt Lake County Thursday night

Another round of severe weather moved through portions of Salt Lake County Thursday night. A severe thunderstorm warning was ineffect until 9:45 p.m. for West Jordan, Sandy and Millcreek.
3 years ago
Image of storm moving across Salt Lake City on Wednesday, August 2. All the water that Utah has see...
Adam Small and Simone Seikaly

Monsoon summer is priming Utah water levels for next year

The water is soaking the soil according to meteorologists, which will allow lakes to get more spring runoff next year.
3 years ago
SALT LAKE CITY -- The Utah Highway Patrol is telling drivers to ensure they're ready in case of a s...
Don Brinkerhoff

How to stay safe on the road during monsoon season downpours

Utah Highway Patrol Sgt. Justin Adams has recommendations for those who get caught on the road during a sudden downpour.
3 years ago
The White House announced nearly $600,000 in grants for Utah to reduce lead contamination in drinki...
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com

Utah to receive $599K to protect children from lead in drinking water

Lead can enter the bloodstream through contaminated drinking water or by exposure to lead-based paints — which are common in homes built prior to 1978.
3 years ago
A powerful string of thunderstorms moved north across northern Utah. Thunderstorms left behind an i...
Simone Seikaly

Thunderstorms moving across northern Utah; severe thunderstorm warnings issued

The storm was expected to bring gusting winds, heavy rain, and standing water to portions of northern Utah.
3 years ago
Image of two young men fishing at Cove Pond in Herriman, Utah. July 2023 marked the third-hottest J...
Adam Small

Salt Lake sees third-hottest July, but August could bring relief

Salt Lake City also had abnormally dry weather, with only .06 inches of rain falling during July which is 12% of the normal amount.
3 years ago