Chandelis Duster, CNN
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox among western governors asking for drought help
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox and Oregon Gov. Kate Brown ask for drought help as both states grapple with historic heat.5 years ago
Mark Jones
Utah increases fishing limits due to drought, low water levels
Call it an unexpected benefit of the ongoing drought: Utah anglers will see increased fishing limits due to low water levels across the state.5 years ago
Dan Bammes
Utah Rivers Council wants an investigation of water district
The Utah Rivers Council is asking for an investigation of an assistant general manager of the Central Utah Water Conservancy District.5 years ago
Dan Bammes
Great Salt Lake inches away from a record low
Water levels of the Great Salt Lake are rapidly inching toward a record low.5 years ago
Heather Kelly
A majority of Utahns want compensation to be water-wise
Of the 1,000 registered voters who were polled, 65% said they want some type of reward or rebate for being water-wise.5 years ago
Saige Miller and Lindsay Aerts
Hyde Park residents frustrated to learn they could run out of water
Hyde Park residents vented about the news on social media, wondering why they weren't told much sooner about the water supply concerns.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Utah governor: Skip out on personal fireworks this summer
Utah's governor joined a growing list of elected officials Wednesday calling on Utahns not to light personal fireworks this summer.5 years ago
Mary Richards
President pledges to raise firefighter pay in meeting with western governors
President Joe Biden says he will increase federal wildland firefighter pay to help in a year of drought, heat, and more wildfires across the Western US. He announced it in a virtual meeting with governors from the western states, including Utah Governor Spencer Cox, presidential cabinet members, FEMA and other organizations. “Last week, I learned […]5 years ago
Paul Nelson
How much water is used on large apartment fires?
With apartment fires in Ogden, Salt Lake and Millcreek, how much water are these fires actually draining out of our water systems?5 years ago
Curt Gresseth
You can get paid to rip out your lawn with xeriscaping in southern Utah
A Washington County program pays residents to rip out their lawn with xeriscaping, replacing grass with drought-tolerant native Utah plants.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Governor Cox asks business owners to take an ‘H2Oath’ to conserve water
Gov. Cox is asking locat companies to pledge to make upgrades to their water systems in his H2Oath campaign.5 years ago
Mary Richards and Saige Miller
TNT Fireworks considers suing over city bans in Utah, sees dip in firework sales
Some Utah cities are enforcing firework restrictions due to dangerous weather conditions, and TNT Fireworks is threatening to sue them.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Flash flood in Riverton leaves a muddy mess, damages home
People in Riverton have to clean up a muddy mess after a flash flood overflows a creek, sending water, rocks and other debris over the edges and into a neighborhood.5 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Tired of looking at that yellow, drought-stricken lawn? Paint your grass.
How do you restore your green grass without watering? The simplest solution might be to paint that yellow grass green, experts say.5 years ago
Curt Gresseth
How bad is the Utah drought? We asked a firefighter
SALT LAKE CITY — If you want to know how bad the worst drought ever recorded in Utah really is, and what it means for fire season this year, you need to talk to a firefighter. Jon Smith, who you may know as a DJ on sister station 103.5 FM The Arrow, is also a […]5 years ago
Mary Richards
Research shows Utah is in a megadrought, along with much of the Southwest US
The drought hitting Utah right now may be worse than we thought. Researchers say we are actually in a megadrought across the Southwest United States.5 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Utah drought conditions could affect boaters this year
Boaters in Utah should be aware of boat ramp conditions before heading out, as extreme drought conditions may hamper boat launching.5 years ago
KSL News Staff
Lehi urging residents to conserve water during drought, heat wave
Lehi is asking residents to conserve water and cut back on watering lawns during a drought and record heat.5 years ago
Nick Wyatt
Syracuse issues secondary water restrictions amid drought conditions
Syracuse City asks people to limit their watering to specific days and times. Water wasters could face fines or have their water shut off.5 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Utah Rivers Council calls on state to change water policies to end drought
According to Utah Rivers Council, prayers won't be enough to end the state's drought giving incentives for people to conserve water.5 years ago
Becky Bruce
Growing Utah drought conditions spur Cox to pray for rain
Worsening drought conditions in Utah prompted Gov. Spencer Cox to ask state residents of all faiths and backgrounds to join him in praying for rain.5 years ago
Dan Bammes
Drought, pandemic affect Utah farmers and hay exports
Hay is a big export from farmers here in Utah, and with the drought we're currently experiencing, that product is becoming less available and more expensive.5 years ago
Dan Bammes
Drought could bring bears closer to people
A bear spotted in Provo didn't hurt anyone, but its appearance is raising concern that this year's drought could bring predators into urban areas this summer.5 years ago
