Mark Jones
Cold temperatures are a result of two weather events, NWS says
Cold temperatures felt in Utah this winter are a result of inversion and high pressure events, according to the National Weather Service.4 years ago
Alexis Perno, GREAT SALT LAKE COLLABORATIVE
‘A crisis of faith’: spiritual leaders convene at Capitol to call for Great Salt Lake action
While the event took place Thursday morning, the beginnings were rooted in conversations held in December at the People’s Great Salt Lake Summit.4 years ago
Curt Gresseth
After cyclone hits New Zealand, mom relieved to hear her missionary son is safe
An Ogden mom is anxious to her about her son who has caught in a cyclone while serving a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.4 years ago
Emma Keddington, Great Salt Lake Collaborative
Bill designating brine shrimp as Utah’s crustacean passes first test
Students at Emerson Elementary are pushing legislators to honor the brine shrimp as Utah’s official crustacean. The students took up the petition after learning about Great Salt Lake in their class.4 years ago
Ben McGonnell
Climate change effects may be lessened by lunar dust
A recent proposal suggests that lunar dust may mitigate some effects of climate change while humanity does the work to reduce greenhouse gases.4 years ago
Alexandrea Bonilla
One campaign aims to “Clean the Darn Air” with ballot initiative
A new campaign called "Clean the Darn Air" is hoping for a spot on the 2024 ballot. The initiative calls for creating a carbon tax.4 years ago
Adam Small
Storm clears up air, makes its way through central and southern Utah
The storm that moved through northern Utah overnight is now on its way to the central and southern parts of the state.4 years ago
Emma Keddington, Great Salt Lake Collaborative
Per Capita water consumption bill passed in House
A bill redefining how water use and consumption is reported in Utah passed the House Monday, despite opposition from Great Salt Lake environmental groups.4 years ago
Tim Vandenack, Standard-Examiner
Weber Basin official: Snowfall should fill reservoirs, boost Great Salt Lake
His optimism notwithstanding, Paxman emphasizes that the snowfall so far this winter hardly resolves Utah’s water woes.4 years ago
Aimee Cobabe
New bill could prevent HOAs from fining over yellow grass
A bill that would make it illegal for HOAs to fine someone for yellow spots in their grass passed its first hurdle Friday.4 years ago
Michelle Lee
Freezing temperatures can damage plants
Last week at the KSL Greenhouse show, Taun and Maria discussed how the winter weather can damage certain plants.4 years ago
Leia Larsen, Salt Lake Tribune
Tribes still not consulted as state tries to save Great Salt Lake
The agreement creates an advisory council representing the lake’s stakeholders — but no local tribal leaders were included, even though some have ties to the Great Salt Lake that go back millennia.4 years ago
Aubri Wuthrich
Utah expert explains connection between Ukraine and Turkey quake
The devistating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria will likely be soon forgotten as the focus of the world shifts back to the war in Ukraine.4 years ago
Kate Davis
Utah lawmakers seeking funding for a free fare year on public transit
After the success of last year's Free Fare February, lawmakers are pushing for funding to cover public transit costs for an entire year.4 years ago
Hugo Rikard-Bell
Utah snowpack at a 10-year-high
The current snowpack in Utah is doing great and is at 167% of the median for the state.4 years ago
Hugo Rikard-Bell
Utah hasn’t had this much snowfall since 2011, according to NWS
The National Weather Service says Utah hasn't seen this kind of snowfall since 2011. The state is currently at 167% of median for Utah.4 years ago
Aimee Cobabe
Thousands of dead birds are washing ashore at the Great Salt Lake
Tens of thousands of dead birds are washing up on the shores of the Great Salt Lake. Wildlife experts say it's all very normal.4 years ago
Adam Small
Inversion could build again this week
As of late, Air quality has improved along the Wasatch Front, but inversion may rebuild in the coming days depending on winter storms.4 years ago
Carter Williams, KSL.com
Cox orders division to raise Great Salt Lake causeway berm another 5 feet
The order specifically calls on the division to raise the Great Salt Lake berm from 4,187 feet to 4,192 feet.4 years ago
Devin Oldroyd
Relief from inversion and poor air quality may be in Utah’s near future
The Beehive State is in the middle of some thick inversion and poor air quality, but relief may be on the way according to the National Weather Service.4 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Bill to set target water level for the Great Salt Lake dries up
The bill proposed by Sen. Nate Blouin, would set a target elevation goal at 4.198 feet. However, the bill died in committee.4 years ago
Scottie Andrew, CNN
The bizarre history of Groundhog Day
So how did Groundhog Day go from a kooky local tradition to an annual celebration even those of us who don't worry about winter can find the fun in?4 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Cost of heating homes in Utah rising as thermometer sinks
The cost of heating a home in Utah is rising because demand has increased and the drought in the West has cut into production.4 years ago
