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Dave Collins and Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press
Deaths, damage reported as severe weather spawns tornadoes, flash flooding in the Midwest
Severe storms in the Midwest unleashed tornadoes, heavy rains and flash flooding, leaving hundreds of thousands of customers without electricity.7 days ago
Carter Williams, KSL
Utah almost broke another heat record in July — it was also wetter than average
Last month was the warmest July in the contiguous U.S. since at least 1895, but not in Utah — just barely.7 days ago
Seth Borenstein, AP Science Writer
Contiguous US breaks its record for hottest month ever, NOAA says
The contiguous United States set a record for its hottest month ever in July, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.9 days ago
Giada Zampano, Kristen Grieshaber and Justin Spike, Associated Press
Europe heat wave puts all major Italian cities on red alert as Austria sets heat record
Italy has placed all major cities under the highest heat alert as Europe faces a severe heat wave.13 days ago
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News
Wildfire prevention emerges as a rare bipartisan priority in Congress
With wildfire raging across the West, blind to the political affiliations of those who are affected, lawmakers in Congress from both sides of the aisle are racing to find a solution.14 days ago
Andrew Adams, KSL
Sevier County residents watch skies, hillside as Widemouth 2 Fire approaches
Residents expressed concerns about smoke and the approaching Widemouth 2 Fire on Tuesday as crews said the massive wildfire had expanded to more than 79,000 acres.14 days ago
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News
‘Super El Niño’ is coming. What does that mean for Utah ski resorts?
Weather forecasters are looking ahead as the odds of a strong to historic El Niño are growing. Some are already dubbing it a "Super El Niño."15 days ago
Adam Small
2026 lining up to be one of the worst years for wildfire damage in Utah
The Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands said 2026 has become the second-worst year for wildfire damage in Utah history.16 days ago
Heather May | Great Salt Lake Collaborative
What do you want to know about the Great Salt Lake?
The members of the Great Salt Lake Collaborative are hoping you can tell us what types of stories you'd like us to cover in the future.16 days ago
Shelby Lofton, KSL
Sugar House Park pond drained due to historically low water flows in Parleys Creek system
Visitors to Sugar House Park may notice a dramatic change this summer: The park's pond is drained because of extremely low water flows in the watershed that feeds it.19 days ago
Devin Oldroyd, KSL
Salt Lake County reports first West Nile virus case of 2026
Salt Lake County Health Department officials said they've found the county's first case of West Nile virus in a person this year. It was an adult, and they are expected to fully recover.20 days ago
Amen Galinato, CNN
Sky-gazers can look forward to a double meteor shower peak this week. How and when to see it
A double meteor shower peak will occur this week — but sky-gazers might have a difficult time catching a glimpse of the cosmic activity.20 days ago
Carter Williams, KSL
Are Utah summers getting hotter? This is what the data says
Both Salt Lake City's and Utah's summers have been getting hotter, especially since the start of the 21st century.20 days ago
Andrew Adams, KSL
Driver shares firsthand encounter of powerful lightning strike, truck fire near Cedar City
A driver said lightning struck his truck as he traveled on I-15 Wednesday, starting a fire that decimated the vehicle.20 days ago
Arianne Brown, KSL
Truck struck by lightning on I-15 in southern Utah Wednesday afternoon
A truck was struck by lightning on I-15 just outside of Cedar City Wednesday afternoon, there were no injuries reported.20 days ago
Carter Williams, KSL
Video: New wildfire spawns rare ‘firenado’ as it burns through central Utah
Utah's newest large fire spawned a rare "firenado" that was caught on video as it quickly burned thousands of acres in central Utah on Tuesday.21 days ago
Devin Oldroyd, KSL and Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL
Evacuations issued in Millard County due to Widemouth 2 Fire
An evacuation was ordered for people living south of Kanosh Wednesday morning as crews worked to contain the Widemouth 2 Fire.21 days ago
Garna Mejia, KSL
Vernal residents shocked by soaring water bills as drought prompts steep rate increases
Some Vernal residents are struggling to afford dramatically higher water bills after the Ashley Valley Water & Sewer Improvement District implemented steep rate increases.21 days ago
Carter Williams, KSL
Salt Lake City matches another high-temperature record
Salt Lake City's official thermometer fell to 82 degrees just before 10:30 p.m. on Monday, matching the city's highest minimum low temperature on record.22 days ago
Shelby Lofton, KSL
As backcountry use grows, Utah Avalanche Center’s new director aims to reduce deaths, accidents
The Utah Avalanche Center has a new executive director as the organization prepares for another winter season of forecasting avalanche hazards and educating recreationists.22 days ago
Carter Williams, KSL
Salt Lake City could break another temperature record on Monday
Salt Lake City's overnight low early Monday fell to 84 degrees, which could be the highest minimum low temperature ever recorded since the National Weather Service began tracking the city's weather data in 1874.23 days ago
Michael Phillis, Associated Press
Heat dome expands across the central United States, creating dangerous conditions for millions
Temperatures hit sweltering highs across the central US on Saturday as forecasters warned that dangerous heat from Dallas to North Dakota would push into next week.23 days ago
Kennedy Camarena, KSL
‘Abysmal high temperatures’ hitting parts of Utah
Temperatures in Utah are expected to skyrocket through the week, reaching at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and low 80s at night.23 days ago
