Environment & Outdoors

The Great Salt Lake has reached a historic low level of water....
Waverly Golden

The Great Salt Lake water level reaches a historic low as Utah continues to face extreme drought

Utah is in an extreme drought, causing the Great Salt Lake to reach a historic low level. Over the past 128 years, 2022 has been the driest year to date in Utah.
4 years ago
This June 5, 2013, image provided by the California Department of Water Resources shows a drip irri...
JESSICA DAMIANO Associated Press

Tips for growing a healthy garden during drought

Watering needs for plants could increase during periods of extreme heat, when the soil dries out more quickly.
4 years ago
The National Weather Service of Salt Lake City says there is a red flag warning in effect for Weste...
Lindsay Aerts

Fourth of July weekend weather conditions ripe for fires

The National Weather Service of Salt Lake City says there is a red flag warning in effect for Western Utah. It warns that many fires are human caused.
4 years ago
Salt Lake County is working to make sure its golf courses don't use as much water in the drought co...
Martha Harris

Salt Lake County says it has decreased water-use on its golf courses

Salt Lake County says it has back water usage on its golf courses. The county says it has done by changing how they water.
4 years ago
High water in the Gardiner River along the North Entrance to Yellowstone National Park in Montana, ...
Curt Gresseth

Be ready for flash flooding: Expert shares advice

An expert with the Utah Division of Emergency Management shares his expertise and crucial tips on how to be ready for flash flooding when you are in a vehicle or at home.
4 years ago
Low water levels are plaguing the Great Salt Lake for several summers now....
Dan Bammes

Lake Powell is sitting low; this group is trying to raise the water levels

Lake Powell has been drying up for years. and one group wants its levels go up by 60 feet. But that's not how a 2017 drought plan had it mapped.
4 years ago
Multiple Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints buildings are featured in the photo. The churc...
Michele Rowe

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints looks for ways to reduce water usage across it’s properties

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints issued a statement today about the steps they are taking to help with the drought.
4 years ago
power outage, dry weather affects power lines...
Devin Oldroyd

Strong winds cause power outages around Utah

Customers in Ogden, Layton, Bluffdale, and Draper all experienced power outages due to strong winds.
4 years ago
A Salt Lake police vehicle blocks the entrance of eastbound I-80 in Salt Lake City on Sunday, June ...
Devin Oldroyd

I-80 facing restrictions due to strong wind gusts

I-80 is restricted from milepost 0 to milepost 99 due to wind gusts of up to 60 mph.
4 years ago
Photo courtesy of National Weather Service Salt Lake City...
Chandler Holt

Thunderstorm Warning issued northeast of Salt Lake

The National Weather Service put out a Thunderstorm Warning northeast of the Great Salt Lake. Cities affected include Ogden, North Haven, Penrose, Tremonton and Perry.
4 years ago
Kevin Eubank joined Dave and Dujanovic Thursday to talk about Utah's high temperatures and avoid he...
Devin Oldroyd

How to avoid and prepare for heat exhaustion

Kevin Eubank joined Dave and Dujanovic Thursday to talk about Utah's high temperatures and avoid heat exhaustion.
4 years ago
Lynndyl has run out of water...
Kira Hoffelmeyer

This Southern Utah town has run out of water in the middle of June

An entire Utah town in Millard County is now out of water on June 16. It's because of a pump issue.
4 years ago
On Tuesday, Yellowstone National Park officials and state leaders, in a press conference, said they...
Mark Jones

Yellowstone officials, state leaders unsure on the amount of flood damage

In a press conference Tuesday, Yellowstone National Park officials said they couldn't even hazard a guess on the amount of damage done by the recent flooding.
4 years ago
break car window dog...
Mark Jones

Tips to keeping your pets safe during hot days

Hot days can sometimes spell trouble for pets. Keeping pets out of hot cars, off of hot pavement and off of hot balconies are things pet owners can do to keep them safe.
4 years ago
People sit in the shade of a tree. A heatwave is expected to hit Utah this week, shade and water wi...
Aimee Cobabe

With a heatwave on the way, how do you avoid getting heatstroke?

With a heatwave expected to hit Utah this week, an emergency room doctor is advising Utahns on how to stay protected from the heat.
4 years ago
fireworks Utah...
Curt Gresseth

Is it time to ban fireworks in Utah? For some, the answer is yes.

A recent survey found that 40% of Utahns who were asked about banning fireworks this year said yes.
4 years ago
golf course in Spanish Fork. Amid the drought it went through an update...
Curt Gresseth

Spanish Fork golf course tees off against Utah’s drought

The mayor of Spanish Fork describes the changes made at the city's Oaks Golf Course to save water during Utah's historic and ongoing drought.
4 years ago
A black bear...
Adam Small

Utah drought making encounters with black bears more likely

Black bears in Utah might be easier to run into this year as the drought kills off the plants that make up most of their diet.
4 years ago
Sign for Cool Zones...
Amie Schaeffer

Salt Lake County introduces Cool Zones to beat the summer heat

Cool Zones located throughout Salt Lake County offer refuge from high temperatures. Cool Zones will be open through mid-October.
4 years ago
Saturday record for heat...
Aimee Cobabe

Record-breaking heat in SLC, cooler temps are right around the corner

Salt Lake City is experiencing record-breaking heat, but KSL Meterologist Kristen Van Dyke says cooler temperatures are on the way.
4 years ago
Las Vegas pushes to become first to ban ornamental grass...
Curt Gresseth

Fight the drought, install artificial turf. Landscape expert shares advice.

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah’s ongoing, historic drought and water restrictions in your city have turned your green lawn yellow. You’ve contemplated planting native grasses and shrubs, but you want a covering you can walk and play on. Why not install artificial turf?  Landscape expert Bill Holland joined KSL NewsRadio’s Dave Noriega and Debbie Dujanovic […]
4 years ago
BYU study finds we need to stop watering as much as we are....
Mark Jones

Division of Natural Resources offers weekly lawn watering guide

The Division of Natural Resources has developed a lawn watering guide to help homeowners know when they should water their lawns.
4 years ago
Sprinkler goes off, wondering when to turn on sprinklers?...
Mark Jones

Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District asking communities to reduce water use

The Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District is asking communities to reduce water use.
4 years ago
Utah water restrictions...
Curt Gresseth

Utah water restrictions vary based on rights and state history

A water rights guru explains why water restrictions vary from city to city in Utah in general and the Weber Water Basin in particular.
4 years ago