Carter Williams
5 dark sky places in Utah worth exploring for the longest night of the year
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 21 - 10:21 a.m.
These are five options worth exploring for those looking to enjoy Utah's dark sky during the longest night of the year.
What to know about the bird flu after California's emergency declaration
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 20 - 5:06 p.m.
Bird flu captured more headlines this week, but Utah experts say they're still unsure about potential human impacts as it continues to impact wild birds and farm animals.
Impacts expected as UDOT begins work on Bangerter Highway interchange at 9800 South
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 19 - 7:00 p.m.
Utah transportation officials are warning drivers to prepare for travel impacts as they begin work to build a new Bangerter Highway interchange at 9800 South.
Structure fire in Salt Lake City causes road closures, transit delays
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 19 - 2:05 p.m.
A large structure fire at a vacant industrial building Thursday has led to road closures and transit delays within the Ballpark and Central Ninth neighborhoods of Salt Lake City.
Utah returns to the Top 5 in growth as US population soared in 2024
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 19 - 2:01 p.m.
Utah's population is now over 3.5 million after another big population increase over the past year, the U.S. Census Bureau reported on Thursday.
MLB pitcher who made mid-season trips to visit son in Utah hospital shares message in new book
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 19 - 9:03 a.m.
Sometime during the ensuing chaotic sequence, medical professionals assured Jackson that Bautista would be fine and nudged him to pitch that day in July 2023.
Utah group sues state leaders, alleging its federal public lands lawsuit is 'unlawful'
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 18 - 7:13 p.m.
The Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance has filed a motion asserting that Utah's lawsuit against the federal government seeking about 18.5 million acres of "unappropriated" public land is unlawful.
'A good feeling': Construction worker describes Utah owl rescue caught in viral video
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 18 - 6:33 p.m.
An owl rescue caught on video at a Salt Lake City construction site has now gained hundreds of thousands of views online.
Salt Lake County buys Overstock building, plans to move government operations by 2026
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 18 - 4:04 p.m.
Utah's most populated county is moving its operations to a new city.
Salt Lake City apartment owner agrees to EPA settlement amid lead paint investigation
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 18 - 7:28 a.m.
The owners of a Salt Lake apartment complex agreed to pay a nearly $75,000 settlement amid allegations that they failed to notify tenants of lead-based paint hazards, federal officials said.
2 bucks illegally killed in Iron County prompt Utah investigation
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 17 - 4:09 p.m.
Utah wildlife conservation officers are asking for the public's help as they investigate a pair of recent poaching cases near each other in Iron County.
Utah water managers remain hopeful for 'near-normal' snowpack after slow start
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 17 - 3:08 p.m.
A trio of storms that slammed into Utah over the past week has helped some snowpack levels, but state water managers say that this season is still off to a slow start.
Utah, Great Salt Lake trust award $5.4M in more wetlands improvement projects
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 17 - 10:03 a.m.
The Great Salt Lake's rebound is still a work in progress, but the lake's vital ecosystem is about to receive another boost.
'We're making history': Salt Lake library workers reach key step in effort to unionize
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 16 - 7:39 p.m.
Salt Lake City library employees are close to formally unionizing following a vote on Monday, all but completing a journey about two years in the making.
Salt Lake City unveils final design for future of Pioneer Park
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 16 - 7:02 p.m.
Construction to improve Pioneer Park could begin as early as next year, possibly turning it into a Salt Lake City destination.
Christmas, end of 2024 could break one last travel record, AAA says
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 16 - 9:41 a.m.
National travel experts expect that 2024 will end with a bang, but the timing of Christmas and New Year's could reduce issues for travelers.
Great Salt Lake documentary, comedy starring Charlie Day among new Utah film productions
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 13 - 7:32 p.m.
Utah film officials approved incentives that will bring three new productions to Utah, including a new Great Salt Lake documentary, a dark comedy and an HGTV show.
Storm snaps Utah's dry December — and there's more snow on the way
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 13 - 4:02 p.m.
A storm that passed through Utah's northern half on Friday performed better than expected, and a winter weather advisory is now in place for another one on the way.
Chef's kiss: 2 restaurant chains backed by celebrity chefs debut in Utah
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 13 - 3:04 p.m.
A pair of big culinary names are breaking into the Utah market this week, months after announcing plans to expand their chains into the Beehive State.
Recent petroglyph damage highlights 'disrespectful' Utah issue, experts say
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 13 - 6:16 a.m.
Local, state, federal and tribal agencies hope a land vandalism case in Utah serves as a teachable moment for the millions of people who recreate in Utah's outdoors.
'Major' impacts likely when west side road project begins in 2025, Salt Lake City warns
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 12 - 12:09 p.m.
Major improvements are coming to a heavily trafficked road between Rose Park and Fairpark, but construction is projected to create a partial closure that could last up to eight months.
'A woman ahead of her time': Utah trailblazer Martha Hughes Cannon honored in DC
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 11 - 5:01 p.m.
Martha Hughes Cannon, a trailblazer in Utah history, now has a home in the nation's capital.
Salt Lake City approves rezone, partnerships on major Fairpark development
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 10 - 9:38 p.m.
Salt Lake City leaders approved agreements with the Larry H. Miller Company and state officials, finalizing a new Fairpark district that could house an Major League Baseball team someday.
Salt Lake City narrows down 3 options for future of Smith's Ballpark
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 10 - 4:46 p.m.
Salt Lake City has big ideas for Smith's Ballpark, the former minor league stadium site.
