Carter Williams

KSL

Carter Williams is a reporter for KSL. He covers Salt Lake City, statewide transportation issues, outdoors, the environment and weather. He is a graduate of Southern Utah University.

Carter Williams

Carter Williams

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How a former youth hostel was flipped into a key housing need in Salt Lake County

How a former youth hostel was flipped into a key housing need in Salt Lake County

Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 25 - 5:07 p.m.

A 29-bed facility for women recovering from severe mental illness is now open, with state, county and philanthropic help, and a little luck in the building market.

Cox appoints new Great Salt Lake commissioner as lake continues to slide

Cox appoints new Great Salt Lake commissioner as lake continues to slide

Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 23 - 9:12 p.m.

Gov. Spencer Cox didn't have to look too far to find a new leader to oversee the health and protection of the Great Salt Lake.

Utah's average gas prices soars again ahead of Pioneer Day weekend

Utah's average gas prices soars again ahead of Pioneer Day weekend

Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 23 - 8:37 p.m.

Utah's reprieve at the gas pumps hit a snag as tensions between the U.S. and Iran flare up again.

Have You Seen This? The unluckiest fan in the bleachers

Have You Seen This? The unluckiest fan in the bleachers

Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 23 - 3:31 p.m.

A fan thought he caught a home run ball only to have it taken away.

Road washout closes section of Butterfield Canyon

Road washout closes section of Butterfield Canyon

Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 23 - 12:47 p.m.

A major link between Tooele and Salt Lake counties is now partially closed after flash flooding washed out some of the roadway, making it impassable, authorities say.

83-year-old Utah man rescued after being reported missing at Grand Canyon

83-year-old Utah man rescued after being reported missing at Grand Canyon

Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 23 - 11:20 a.m.

An 83-year-old southern Utah man was rescued from the Grand Canyon on Wednesday after being reported missing the day before.

Salt Lake City wants to limit nonresidential water use to 200,000 gallons daily

Salt Lake City wants to limit nonresidential water use to 200,000 gallons daily

Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 23 - 6:37 a.m.

Utah's capital city is seeking to permanently approve an emergency measure it adopted earlier this year to crack down on the amount of water new nonresidential developments use daily.

This year's Days of '47 Parade to celebrate 2 anniversaries. Here's the route it will take

This year's Days of '47 Parade to celebrate 2 anniversaries. Here's the route it will take

Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 22 - 5:00 p.m.

This year's Days of '47 Parade will celebrate the pioneer settlement of Utah but also honor another pivotal anniversary.

Cox issues state of emergency in 3 counties over flooding; risk for more continues

Cox issues state of emergency in 3 counties over flooding; risk for more continues

Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 22 - 1:03 p.m.

Gov. Spencer Cox declared a state of emergency in three Utah counties over widespread flooding, while the risk of additional flooding continues.

A new e-scooter company is adding 1,000 vehicles to Salt Lake City's streets

A new e-scooter company is adding 1,000 vehicles to Salt Lake City's streets

Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 21 - 8:30 p.m.

Veo Micromobility plans to add about 1,000 e-scooters to Salt Lake City's streets beginning on Wednesday, as it begins a five-year agreement with the city.

Parts of scenic SR 153 in southern Utah washed out, forcing UDOT to close it indefinitely

Parts of scenic SR 153 in southern Utah washed out, forcing UDOT to close it indefinitely

Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 21 - 1:55 p.m.

A highway that cuts through Beaver Canyon is now closed indefinitely after Sunday's floods washed away segments of the road.

Forest Service determines what sparked Utah's largest fire so far this year

Forest Service determines what sparked Utah's largest fire so far this year

Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 21 - 11:46 a.m.

Federal foresters have finally determined what sparked Utah's largest wildfire nearly a decade.

'Folks are really, really upset': Reductions to 2 Utah monuments sparks protests

'Folks are really, really upset': Reductions to 2 Utah monuments sparks protests

Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 21 - 6:16 a.m.

Hundreds stood outside of the Utah Governor's Mansion to sound their frustration about last week's reduction of Grand Staircase-Escalante and Bears Ears national monuments.

1 dead after hood malfunction leads to crash on I-215 in Salt Lake County

1 dead after hood malfunction leads to crash on I-215 in Salt Lake County

Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 20 - 9:48 p.m.

The driver of a compact car was killed after they stopped in the middle of a freeway to address a hood malfunction when their vehicle was struck by a semitruck, authorities say.

200 homes impacted by Beaver flooding; water order still in place, mayor says

200 homes impacted by Beaver flooding; water order still in place, mayor says

Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 20 - 2:05 p.m.

Approximately 200 homes were impacted by flooding after quick, heavy rain fell on the Cottonwood Fire burn scar, city officials said.

Cox issues 'hybrid' fireworks policy for Pioneer Day, allowing some bans to remain

Cox issues 'hybrid' fireworks policy for Pioneer Day, allowing some bans to remain

Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 20 - 12:35 p.m.

Gov. Spencer Cox says he plans to issue a "hybrid" fireworks policy on Monday, which will allow some cities to ban personal fireworks during the upcoming Pioneer Day weekend over wildfire concerns.

Salt Lake City is 'America's Mountain City' in new tourism campaign

Salt Lake City is 'America's Mountain City' in new tourism campaign

Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 19 - 9:00 p.m.

County tourism officials are launching a catchy new way to capitalize on Salt Lake City's proximity to mountains.

Salt Lake City board approves $45.8M tax incentive for developer after 10% cut

Salt Lake City board approves $45.8M tax incentive for developer after 10% cut

Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 17 - 10:00 p.m.

Salt Lake City approved millions in tax breaks for a developer overhauling a full block within the fast-growing Granary District.

Utah last went on year-round daylight saving time in 1974. Here's how it went

Utah last went on year-round daylight saving time in 1974. Here's how it went

Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 17 - 7:05 p.m.

As the U.S. inches closer to potentially making daylight saving time permanent, some have pointed to the chaos that unfolded the last time it happened in Utah as a concern.

2,000 sandbags filled, barriers installed to prepare for potential flooding near U of U

2,000 sandbags filled, barriers installed to prepare for potential flooding near U of U

Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 16 - 7:30 p.m.

Over 100 volunteers filled 2,000 sandbags that are being placed near the burn scar to help reduce flood impacts to mostly University of Utah Health buildings near where the fire burned last month.

Downtown Salt Lake City visitation took mammoth leap last year, but challenges loom

Downtown Salt Lake City visitation took mammoth leap last year, but challenges loom

Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 16 - 5:00 p.m.

The Salt Lake City Downtown Alliance released its annual economic benchmark report on Wednesday, highlighting growth in the area while certain challenges also loom.

Weather service issues flood watch, cautions communities near recent wildfires

Weather service issues flood watch, cautions communities near recent wildfires

Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 15 - 8:30 p.m.

The National Weather Service to issue a flood watch for most of southern Utah as monsoonal storms continue to pick up in Utah, advising stronger risks near recent wildfires.

Utah inland port pledges $7.5M to Great Salt Lake 'buffer,' seeks to improve water use

Utah inland port pledges $7.5M to Great Salt Lake 'buffer,' seeks to improve water use

Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 15 - 5:00 p.m.

The Utah Inland Port Authority announced new funding and partnerships that seek to improve the Great Salt Lake ecosystem.

Salt Lake City curbs heights as it seeks new zoning for Smith's Ballpark redevelopment

Salt Lake City curbs heights as it seeks new zoning for Smith's Ballpark redevelopment

Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 15 - 1:04 p.m.

Salt Lake City leaders signaled support for reducing heights at the old home of the Salt Lake Bees.

Beaver shuts off pressurized irrigation over flooding issues

Beaver shuts off pressurized irrigation over flooding issues

Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 14 - 7:05 p.m.

City officials in Beaver said they had to shut off the area's pressurized irrigation system until further notice because dirty water from flooding has entered it.