Carter Williams
Salt Lake City hits snag with temporary road closure in race to restore lost 'quiet zones'
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 20 - 7:08 p.m.
Salt Lake City wants to temporarily close a railroad crossing holding up a "quiet zone" from being reestablished, but the plan hit a snag on Tuesday.
Great Salt Lake falls to a familiar level, but will a 'precipitous' history repeat itself?
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 20 - 3:16 p.m.
The Great Salt Lake fell by as much as 3 feet over the last few months, leaving it at a point similar to three years ago. But experts remain hopeful for its future.
Home run or foul? Public weighs in on MLB stadium, 400-foot west-side buildings zoning
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 20 - 10:02 a.m.
City residents and business owners see pros and cons of a new zone that would drastically change the Fairpark neighborhood and possibly bring in Major League Baseball.
What to know ahead of the potentially record-breaking Thanksgiving travel week
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 20 - 8:02 a.m.
Experts say this Thanksgiving could produce record-breaking travel nationwide, including some impacts in Utah.
Abravanel Hall is now a nationally-recognized historic place. What does that mean for its future?
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 19 - 3:05 p.m.
Abravanel Hall landed on the National Register of Historic Places this month, potentially cutting some of its preservation costs should Salt Lake County decide to partner for outside help.
What Salt Lake City Public Utilities plans to do with proposed $225M bond
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 19 - 7:35 a.m.
The Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities is seeking up to $225 million in bonds, which would be used to repay project debts and pay for other projects.
What Deer Valley's major expansion looks like on the map
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 18 - 10:31 p.m.
Deer Valley Resort visitors will notice more options when it opens next month.
Canadian airline includes Salt Lake City in future 'comprehensive' summer plans
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 18 - 7:34 p.m.
A new airline is coming to Salt Lake City, making it easier for Utahns to visit the Canadian side of the Rockies next summer.
Advisories issued as lake-effect snow could impact some of Utah's Tuesday commutes
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 18 - 4:35 p.m.
Meteorologists say lake-effect snow could produce more slick roads across parts of the Wasatch Front and Wasatch Backcountry on Tuesday.
County holds $10M from transportation fund that could go to downtown district plans
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 10 - 9:05 p.m.
Salt Lake County froze $10 million from a transportation fund as it prepares for its role in potential downtown plans.
Utah enjoys near-normal water year start, but data shows early split among these regions
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 8 - 5:01 p.m.
Utah's 2025 water year opened on a very warm note— the warmest October in at least 130 years — but October's stormy second half helped prevent it from being a dry state.
Timed entry to return to Arches National Park in 2025 but with big change
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 8 - 6:22 a.m.
Arches National Park will continue a timed entry pilot program for the fourth year, but it's testing a big mid-summer tweak while it also nears a permanent long-term solution.
Ski season begins: Solitude to partially open early; Brian Head celebrates near-record opening
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 7 - 5:04 p.m.
Utah's 2024-25 ski and snowboard season will officially begin this weekend with a race to be first after a flurry of storms over the past few weeks.
The tax Salt Lake County residents once rejected and now overwhelmingly approve
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 7 - 5:02 p.m.
Salt Lake County residents overwhelmingly voted to reauthorize the Zoos, Arts and Parks tax this year, but it wasn't always a popular proposal.
What will Trump's reelection mean for Bears Ears, other Utah public lands?
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 7 - 3:04 p.m.
A Utah congressional leader says he'd be "surprised" if President-elect Donald Trump doesn't alter two Utah monuments after taking office, but the state is also looking at a new approach to the issue.
Wilson maintains Salt Lake County mayoral race lead; $507M bond tumbles again
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 6 - 9:02 p.m.
Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson maintains a healthy lead in her bid to retain her role over Utah's most populated county, but the bond she championed continues to struggle with new results.
Henderson says 'some changes' needed after multiple Election Day issues in Utah County
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 6 - 5:20 p.m.
Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson said Wednesday that "changes" are needed in Election Day preparation after ballot issues led to delays and emergency solutions, including a flight to Arizona for more paper.
Have You Seen This? Bucks battle it out in Bountiful
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 6 - 3:24 p.m.
You never know when you'll get a National Geographic-like moment while driving around Utah.
Wilson takes lead in Salt Lake County mayor's race; $507M bond in dead heat
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 6 - 2:02 a.m.
Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson says she's feeling "pretty comfortable" about her early lead as she seeks to retain her role over Utah's most populated county.
Small storm to make for cold, soggy Election Day across most of Utah
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 4 - 9:03 p.m.
A small storm is expected is expected to bring a little more precipitation to Utah on Election Day, while keeping temperatures low for the rest of the workweek.
Utility provider cuts Utah natural gas prices again ahead of winter
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 4 - 8:06 p.m.
Utah's natural gas rates are a little cheaper just in time for winter.
Colorado residents face federal charges from incident at Canyonlands archeological site
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 4 - 5:03 p.m.
A pair of Colorado residents are facing federal charges tied to theft and disruption at an archeological site at Canyonlands National Park.
USA Climbing picks familiar name to operate future Salt Lake headquarters
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 4 - 1:01 p.m.
USA Climbing is turning to a familiar name in Utah's climbing community to operate a climbing gym inside its future headquarters in Salt Lake City.
Utah wildlife officials to drivers: Watch out for deer as daylight saving time ends
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 1 - 9:59 p.m.
State wildlife officials say drivers should be alert as November is the "peak time" for vehicle-deer collisions.
