Mark Jones
The Utah drought is nothing to laugh at, but experts say it could be worse
As bad as the Utah drought has been this year, it's not as bad as it was in the 1930s. At least, not yet.5 years ago
Mary Richards
Major flooding in Hanksville near Capitol Reef National Park
Areas near Capitol Reef National Park are flooding again, and Hanksville is in especially bad shape.5 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Drought still gripping Utah, but residents using less water
Residents of Utah are moving in the right direction to mitigate drought conditions by watering less with July 2021 one of the wettest months.5 years ago
Dan Bammes
Irrigation companies shutting off water early because of the drought
Recent rain bought a little more time for irrigation/secondary water customers served by Weber Basin Water Conservancy District and others.5 years ago
Mary Richards
Record breaking rain won’t break the Utah drought, but it’s helping
We need another foot of rain to get to an "average" water year, still the monsoonal rains are bringing good news for the Utah drought.5 years ago
Rachel Ramirez, CNN
First-ever water cuts declared for Colorado River in historic drought
The federal government on Monday declared a water shortage on the Colorado River for the first time, triggering mandatory water consumption cuts for states in the Southwest, as climate change-fueled drought pushes the level in Lake Mead to unprecedented lows.5 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Poll: Utahns want infrastructure bill money for water improvements in state
Utahns overwhelmingly support spending federal money from the infrastructure bill, which passed the US Senate, for water capacity and upgrades, conservation and reducing the risk of wildfires in the state, according to a recent poll.5 years ago
Nick Wyatt
Fire crews are managing to keep most wildfires small this year
Fire crews are managing to keep most wildfires below 10 acres this year.5 years ago
Heather Kelly
July 2021 goes down as one of the wettest ever, but drought persists
More than 99% of Utah remains in "extreme" drought, even after July 2021 went down as one of the state's wettest months ever recorded.5 years ago
Dan Bammes
Glen Canyon Dam still generating power as California dam shuts down
PAGE, Ariz. — Glen Canyon Dam still has enough water to keep providing power, officials say. Oroville, the dam upstream on the Feather River from Sacramento, California, had to shut down its power generation system this week because the water level dropped below the minimum level to continue operating. That had Utahns wondering whether the […]5 years ago
Jeff Caplan
Opinion: Sending Utah water to make Colorado ice in a drought is a weird flex
Colorado kids fill up coolers of ice made from Utah water. But don't we need the water? Colorado may have an ice shortage, but Utah has a water shortage.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Fire restrictions loosened at Manti-La Sal National Forest
The recent storms are sparking big changes at the Manti-La Sal National Forest.5 years ago
Mary Richards
‘Localscapes’ can help your lawn be water-wise
"Localscapes" take what works for your specific area and your specific needs into consideration, with usable open space surrounded by planting beds.5 years ago
Nick Wyatt
Heavy rain has little impact on Utah drought
Sorry, Charlie: You can cancel the sprinkler for a few days, but recent heavy rain we received isn't enough to erase the ongoing drought in Utah.5 years ago
Colby Walker
Flash Flood Watch issued for most of central and eastern Utah
SALT LAKE CITY — The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a flash flood watch for most of central and easter n Utah. The NWS says that flash floods are expected for Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef National Parks as well as Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Grand Staircase Escalante, Grand Gulch and […]5 years ago
Nick Wyatt
More southern Utah flash flooding possible, burn scar debris flows
More flash flooding likely for southern Utah.5 years ago
Mark Jones and Mary Richards
Utah governor outlines four ways to conserve water in drought
Utah governor Spencer Cox and water manager announce four new steps to conserve water amid the drought.5 years ago
Mary Richards
State remains in extreme drought, but rain and people’s efforts are helping
The latest numbers on Utah's drought situation shows the state is still in bad shape, but rainstorms and efforts to conserve water are helping.5 years ago
Nick Wyatt
Bighorn sheep water supply on Antelope Island in question
Wildlife biologists say man-made water receptacles which provide water to bighorn sheep on Antelope Island are dry due to the drought.5 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Cloud seeding in Utah: We do it in winter, why not summer like Dubai?
Cloud seeding is a common winter practice in the western US, where it can help keep reservoirs filled. But if Dubai does it in the summer, why can't we?5 years ago
Nick Wyatt
Lake Powell at record low water level, could drop further
Lake Powell is currently at 33% capacity, which breaks the record water low from 2005. Water experts are worried the level will drop even further.5 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Fires started by fireworks in Utah and north Tooele counties Saturday night
The fire in Spanish Fork destroyed a barn and the hay inside and was called a criminal act by the Utah County Fire Marshal.5 years ago
Adam Mason
Smoky skies in northern Utah with thunderstorms in southern Utah; flash flooding possible
The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City says smoky skies will remain in parts of northern Utah and there will be thunderstorms with a possibility of flash floods in southern parts of the state on Sunday.5 years ago
