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KSL's Mini 5: Piute State Park
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted May 14 - 12:04 p.m. | Save Story
Located in Junction, in Piute County, the park had about 1,800 visitors during the last fiscal year. For park manager Lance Eliason, the quiet is exactly what makes the park special.
More shoppers using short-term loans for essentials: Here's how to keep them in check
Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL | Posted May 13 - 9:36 p.m. | Save Story
To keep short-term loans in check, don't use them for staples. Paying for next week's groceries becomes even harder when you're still paying for last week's groceries.
Have You Seen This? Officers free black bear locked in hotel bathroom
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted May 13 - 3:27 p.m. | Save Story
A black bear in Tennessee that somehow managed to lock itself in a hotel bathroom was freed by police.
UDOT finalizes its plan to handle travel in Big Cottonwood Canyon
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 13 - 3:11 p.m. | Save Story
Utah transportation officials have finalized a plan to gradually increase ski bus service and eventually introduce tolling in Big Cottonwood Canyon.
KSL's Mini 5: Territorial Statehouse State Park
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted May 13 - 11:00 a.m. | Save Story
The Territorial Statehouse State Park Museum is a place many drivers on Interstate 15 might have passed without realizing its importance. The building once served as Utah's territorial capital.
Utah increases fishing limits at 2 reservoirs affected by subpar snowpack
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 12 - 7:34 p.m. | Save Story
Utah wildlife officials are implementing emergency fishing measures at a pair of reservoirs in the state over low reservoir levels.
KSL's Mini 5: Edge of the Cedars State Park
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted May 12 - 6:01 p.m. | Save Story
Located in Blanding, Edge of the Cedars State Park Museum focuses on the history of the Native American people in the Four Corners area and southeastern Utah.
Adam Sklute, longtime Ballet West artistic director, to retire at end of 20th season
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted May 12 - 5:05 p.m. | Save Story
The longest directorship in Utah's Ballet West history will soon come to an end, as Adam Sklute announced he will retire at the conclusion of his 20th year.
Have You Seen This? Canine thief steals package off porch, vanishes from scene
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted May 12 - 3:25 p.m. | Save Story
Everyone has heard of porch pirates, but what about their much more adorable, fluffy, innocent-looking contemporaries, pup pirates?
3rd Everest death takes Nepal's May toll of Himalayan climbers to 5
Gopal Sharma, Reuters | Posted May 12 - 9:26 a.m. | Save Story
A Nepali Sherpa guide fell into a crevasse and died on Mount Everest for the third death in two weeks on the world's highest mountain.
Southern Utah locals creating map to document historic pioneer rock walls in Leeds
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted May 12 - 8:40 a.m. | Save Story
The Silver Reef Foundation and the Washington County Historical Society are enlisting locals' help to locate the many pioneer rock walls that dot the landscape.
KSL's Mini 5: Frontier Homestead State Park
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted May 12 - 7:40 a.m. | Save Story
Frontier Homestead State Park Museum in Cedar City is easy to miss if you are just driving by on your way to southern Utah's national parks. About 12,500 people visited in the last year.
Officials issue public notice to rid yards of 'noxious weeds'
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted May 11 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
Counties across the state are telling property owners to rid yards of noxious weeds under the Utah Noxious Weed Act.
'A way to inspire our kids': Homes sought for remaining prints of Utah Medal of Honor recipient
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted May 11 - 7:30 p.m. | Save Story
Boosters of Army Pfc. Jose Valdez, a Medal of Honor recipient from World War II, seek homes for a handful of prints of the man that remain.
Dog dies after ingesting water in Virgin River; first responders share story and urge vigilance
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted May 11 - 6:30 p.m. | Save Story
A dog died after ingesting water in the Virgin River in La Verkin on Sunday. First responders tell their firsthand experience and urge pet owners to be vigilant.
Arches tested a timed-entry program in 2022. Here's what happened afterward
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 11 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
A new report outlines visitation and economic impacts of a timed-entry program implemented at Arches National Park in 2022.
Have You Seen This? 'The Lord of the Rings' trailer, but as a comedy
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted May 11 - 4:02 p.m. | Save Story
A fan-made "The Lord of the Rings" trailer makes the epic movie trilogy into a comedy.
Guardsman Pass reopens early, as summerlike temperatures return to Utah
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 11 - 2:05 p.m. | Save Story
Guardsman Pass, a popular seasonal route, reopened for the summer earlier than in past years, as summerlike temperatures return to the state.
Guests joining Tabernacle Choir in California benefit concert to include Donny Osmond
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted May 11 - 12:19 p.m. | Save Story
Guest artists who will join the Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square at the "Songs of Hope Benefit Concert" in California include Donny Osmond.
Historic »
Southern Utah locals creating map to document historic pioneer rock walls in Leeds
- 'A way to inspire our kids': Homes sought for remaining prints of Utah Medal of Honor recipient
- The past will finally meet the present with Utah's first ever state historical museum
- Replaying the Utah church ball game that ended in a prison riot — literally
- Salt Lake City reveals its vision for the future of its oldest park
Home & Family »
More shoppers using short-term loans for essentials: Here's how to keep them in check
- Provo's new Boys & Girls clubhouse gives Utah youth more space to learn, grow and belong
- 8 Kickstarter Mother's Day gifts that'll make you Mom's favorite
- Meta asks California judge to throw out landmark social media addiction verdict
- Here's what families in Utah and nationwide say about slumping US economy
Outdoors & Rec »
Firefighters determine cause of new wildfire burning at Utah's Fishlake National Forest
Uplifting »
Restaurant offers free meals to people grieving their moms this Mother's Day
- A faint meow in the rubble of a Mississippi tornado leads to a stunning rescue
- Provo's new Boys & Girls clubhouse gives Utah youth more space to learn, grow and belong
- Therapy dogs help anxious patients at this dentist office
- Pleasant Grove to host one-of-a-kind, 'inclusive and empowering' adaptive obstacle course
Your Life - Your Health »
Pickleball injuries on the rise as popularity explodes nationwide
- Beyond awareness: Utah family advocates for autism acceptance as demand for services grows
- Giving while living: Utah couple's kidney donation story
- 'She's my little hero': Utah mom reflects on daughter's organ donation legacy
- Teen who survived dirt bike crash underscores need for pediatric care close to home
