Environment & Outdoors

tar seeps on the shore of the great salt lake become more visible as the water level drops. they ca...
Ciara Hulet and Emily Pohlsander

What oily, sticky tar seeps can teach us about saving Great Salt Lake

Near Spiral Jetty on the northeast shore of Great Salt Lake, there is a phenomenon known as tar seeps.
3 years ago
It's time to upgrade the baby's car seat, but, the old one is a substantial piece of equipment, and...
Simone Seikaly

Target, other stores, offering deals to recycle old car seats

To avoid adding to the landfill, consider trading in or recycling car seats that no longer fit your child.
3 years ago
Spencer Cox pictured, he'll holding a Latino town hall on Oct. 24...
Lindsay Aerts

Governor Cox says Utah flood relief money largely spent on sandbags and heavy machinery

Gov. Spencer Cox says the majority of the state's $5 million dollars allocated for flood relief efforts has gone to purchasing supplies and heavy machinery.
3 years ago
roof avalanche...
Curt Gresseth

Roof avalanche off cabin killed Utah man, but it’s ‘completely preventable,’ says expert

A recent roof avalanche killed a man in Brighton, but an expert in structural engineering said the tragedy was "completely preventable."
3 years ago
State of the Air report...
Adam Small

Lung Association’s ‘State of the Air’ report ranks Utah high in pollution

In the annual "State of the Air" report from the American Lung Association, Salt Lake City placed 10th for worst ozone pollution.
3 years ago
New car smell is a legendary accompaniment of buying a new ride....
Amanda Dickson

New car smell might come with a price you don’t want to pay — cancer risk

When you purchase a new car, it's fun to get that new car smell along with it. But does that price tag come with something you'd not normally pay for?
3 years ago
a home is pictured with sandbags deterring flood water...
Lindsay Aerts

Scammers see opportunity in Utah’s flooding

Natural disasters such as Utah's flooding can bring out insurance scammers. Here are tips on how ro avoid scammers and protect your money.
3 years ago
volunteers flood...
Debbie Worthen, KSL-TV

Underground spring water floods at least 17 North Ogden homes

Ground water is to blame for flooding in over a dozen homes in Noth Ogden. Water is seeping in through basements causing damage.
3 years ago
piles of sandbags pictured, utah flooding has utahns prepping...
Allessandra Harris Gurr

Where do used sandbags go and what to do with them after flooding ends

What happens to the tens of thousands of sandbags used to prevent flooding this spring?
3 years ago
A flood advisory remains in place for Emigration Creek, extending from Emigration Canyon down to 13...
Mark Jones

Answers to some of the common questions about flooding

Dave and Dujanovic discuss some common flooding questions with Matt Hansen with Any Hour Services.
3 years ago
If you noticed your car was extra filthy, it's because it rained mud Tuesday. Technically, it was d...
Lindsay Aerts

Salt Lake Valley saw mud rain Tuesday as did most of our cars

It wasn't just rain that fell on Tuesday, it was rain and dust from Utah's West Desert. In other words it was mud rain.
3 years ago
Experts say to be on the lookout for more landslides in Utah as they are striving to make sure peop...
Adam Small

Experts are warning of increased chances for landslides this spring

Experts say to be on the lookout for more landslides in Utah as they are striving to make sure people have the information they need.
3 years ago
a sprinkler is show, utah drought levels have improved...
Lindsay Aerts

Despite historic snowpack, Utah’s still suffering the effects of drought

Last October, 100% of the state was experiencing drought. Now, only 35% of Utah is experiencing drought conditions. But we still need to conserve.
3 years ago
Boats were pulled from the lake amid record low levels.(Great Salt Lake State Park)...
Melanie Porter , Jenna Bree

Boats back in the Great Salt Lake Marina thanks to rising water levels

On Monday, the Great Salt Lake State Park reported that the first two sailboats are back in the marina. Boats were pulled last summer.
3 years ago
Mosquitoes hit northern Utah...
SHELBY LOFTON KSLTV.com

Floodwaters could bring a new type of mosquito this spring, summer

This year, mosquitos are coming out of their hibernation stage with a lot more water for reproduction.
3 years ago
Utah’s getting a bigger semiconductor chip plant at Silicon Slopes. Texas Instruments has selecte...
Devin Oldroyd

Gov. Cox declares state of emergency due to floods across the state

SALT LAKE CITY — Gov. Spencer Cox declared a state of emergency Tuesday due to flooding and dangerous conditions across the state. According to a press release, these dangerous conditions include flooding, avalanches, landslides, rockslides and mudslides. “We’re incredibly grateful for the moisture we’ve received this winter, but the extra rain and hefty snowpack present […]
3 years ago
a home is pictured with sandbags deterring flood water...
Adam Small

Preparing your home for flooding: appliances and electricity

One expert recommends cutting off power to your house so that floodwater doesn't interact with the electricity in your home.
3 years ago
piles of sandbags pictured, utah flooding has utahns prepping...
Peter Johnston

Utah continues navigating flooding, spring runoff

Flooding in Utah is slowing down as a cold front moves in on Tuesday, but flooding season is far from over.
3 years ago
Be Ready Utah was created back in 2006 for flood control in St. George, now it proves to be more us...
Adam Small

Utah officials monitor flood risk as rain and snow storms return

A predicted storm system moved into Utah on Tuesday bringing rain to the valleys and snow to the mountains.
3 years ago
Image of the Utah Capitol in spring. Utah lawmakers are considering significant changes to Utah’s...
Carter Williams

Long winter delays popular cherry blossoms at Utah Capitol

An official with the Utah Capitol Preservation Board said this year's delayed cherry blossoms are the latest in recent memory.
3 years ago
people are pictured working next to a mudslide...
Adam Small

Live on a bench? Be on the lookout for mudslides amid Utah spring runoff

A mudslide already forced four people in two different homes to evacuate in Mountain Green over the weekend.
3 years ago
A flood advisory remains in place for Emigration Creek, extending from Emigration Canyon down to 13...
Aimee Cobabe

Emergency managers expect Emigration Creek water levels to rise but not flooding

Though emergency managers in Salt Lake City are keeping a close eye on Emigration Creek, they do not expect more flooding.
3 years ago
Wade Mathews with the Division of Emergency Management joins Dave and Dujanovic to discuss protecti...
Waverly Golden

Be Ready Utah: protecting important documents from flooding

Wade Mathews with the Division of Emergency Management joins Dave and Dujanovic to discuss protecting important documents from flooding and the upcoming Great Utah Shakeout. 
3 years ago
A flood advisory remains in place for Emigration Creek, extending from Emigration Canyon down to 13...
Simone Seikaly

Emigration Creek under flood advisory, residents asked for vigilance

A flood advisory remains in place for Emigration Creek, extending from Emigration Canyon to 1300 East and 2100 South in Sugar House.
3 years ago