Carter Williams
Utah avalanche that killed 11-year-old girl underscores risks of 'sidecountry,' report says
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted March 2 - 9:00 p.m.
Avalanche forecasters say that an avalanche outside of Brighton Ski Resort that killed an 11-year-old girl underscores the risks of backcountry areas next to resorts.
A lunar eclipse will form over Utah. Will you be able to see it?
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted March 2 - 7:00 p.m.
A rare celestial event will take place over the United States early Tuesday, but some Utahns will have a better chance to view it than others.
Salt Lake City had its warmest winter ever as Utah enters spring on a wet note
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted March 2 - 4:55 p.m.
Salt Lake City experienced its warmest winter since weather records were first kept in 1874. And the rest of Utah will likely follow suit.
Massive Utah transportation bill stalls in House amid various concerns
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted March 2 - 4:30 p.m.
An omnibus transportation bill that's gained scrutiny over proposing greater state control over roads in Salt Lake City faced a shocking setback over a different provision.
New Utah law could address remaining issue in proposed hotel next to Sugar House Park
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 28 - 8:36 p.m.
Utah is considering loosening some of its alcoholic proximity restrictions to account in a move that would notably benefit a proposal in Salt Lake City.
Salt Lake City farmers market to look different in 2026 as Pioneer Park overhaul begins
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 27 - 3:01 p.m.
Organizers of the Salt Lake City Downtown Farmers Market are planning to turn the weekly event into a partial street affair this summer while Pioneer Park gets a makeover.
Utah bill seeks to increase penalties for vandalizing public lands
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 27 - 6:41 a.m.
A proposed bill seeks to expand the punishment for damage to natural features or archaeological sites, while creating a fund to repair them.
Son left to get help moments before fatal Utah avalanche killed his father, report says
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 27 - 6:14 a.m.
A new report outlines the cause of the first of three fatal avalanches in Utah recently, while conditions remain dangerous after new snowfall.
How Miller group plans to transform Jordan River section into a community gem
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 26 - 6:03 p.m.
A renowned landscape architect firm has been hired to turn help turn around the Jordan River within the new Power District of Salt Lake City.
Utah bill seeks to create committee, new process after record number of road-naming bills
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 26 - 9:35 a.m.
Utah legislators are considering a new process to honorarily name highways in the state after dealing with a record number of requests to rename highways.
Group calls on Utah to reconsider stalled Great Salt Lake bill amid $1B federal request
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 25 - 8:35 p.m.
A group of Utah students and residents is asking state lawmakers to reconsider a $200 million Great Salt Lake bill, increasing their pressure after learning how much money the state has asked of President Donald Trump.
What's the best airport in North America? It might just be in Utah
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 25 - 12:00 p.m.
One of the best airports in North America is located in Salt Lake City, according to a recent survey of worldwide passengers.
Utah floated around $1B funding request before Trump's Great Salt Lake post
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 25 - 10:00 a.m.
Utah leaders say they are still crafting an official proposal for the federal government following President Donald Trump's support of Great Salt Lake issues.
World's largest steam engine will make more Utah stops during transcontinental tour
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 25 - 7:15 a.m.
The world's largest steam engine will spend a little more time in its old home than initially advertised.
A 'no-brainer': How Utah's love of dirty soda became the Salt Lake Bees' alter ego
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 24 - 8:48 p.m.
Utah's soda obsession is coming to a ballpark near you, as the Salt Lake Bees enter the quirky world of minor league baseball team names.
A win-win? Utah revisits discussion of public land for housing — with a narrower scope
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 24 - 10:00 a.m.
Measures to turn public lands over to local entities were met with widespread opposition last year, but a Utah legislative committee agrees there can be positives from the concept.
Advisories issued as another round of rain, snow heads toward Utah
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 23 - 7:00 p.m.
More snow is headed Utah's way this week, but forecasters don't expect the latest storm to produce quite as much as last week's beneficial pattern.
Temporary ramp seeks to keep popular Utah recreation area as Lake Powell drops
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 23 - 4:30 p.m.
Utah outdoor recreation officials have struck a deal for a temporary solution to maintain access to a popular Lake Powell area struggling with low water levels.
Body of 45-year-old Salt Lake man located from Snake Creek avalanche
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 23 - 1:34 p.m.
A Wasatch County search and rescue team has located the body of a snowmobiler who was reported missing after an avalanche at a popular outdoor recreation area on Sunday.
How Salt Lake City wants to transform this detention basin into a better park
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 21 - 7:04 a.m.
Jefferson Park is one of the few current green spaces in its neighborhood, but even city leaders admit it's forgettable. That could soon change.
Utah's meteorological winter ends on a stormy note. Will it continue this spring?
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 20 - 9:08 p.m.
A new long-range outlook for the upcoming meteorological spring isn't ideal for Utah's water conditions, but it might not be the worst-case scenario.
Salt Lake City revisits business nuisance ordinance following significant adjustments
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 20 - 6:03 p.m.
Utah's capital city is revisiting a proposed ordinance that seeks to tackle issues with problem businesses, but with significant changes after the initial effort ran into complaints.
Recent storms have helped, but more are needed for Utah water supply, state says
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 19 - 9:01 p.m.
Recent storms have helped hoist Utah's snowpack out of record-low status, but Utah water managers say many more like it are needed to improve this year's water outlook.
Several Utah resorts pick up 2-4 feet of snow from latest storm — and there's more coming
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 19 - 12:00 p.m.
Large snow totals were reported across Utah after Wednesday, but new warnings and advisories were issued for parts of the state that will receive more snow this week.
