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Zion's iconic Angels Landing set to reopen after unexpected repairs
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted June 11 - 1:50 p.m. | Save Story
One of Utah's most iconic hikes is expected to reopen before this weekend after a safety issue led to its abrupt closure on Wednesday.
Longtime researcher celebrates his final butterfly release
Sam Jackson, KOMU | Posted June 11 - 11:21 a.m. | Save Story
One hundred butterflies were delivered and released in Missouri on Wednesday morning, just days before the 9th Annual Butterfly Festival.
Headed to Antelope Island soon? Here's how to stay safe around bison
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted June 11 - 6:51 a.m. | Save Story
Wildlife officials encourage the public to enjoy all Antelope Island State Park has to offer, while giving the bison there space.
2 massive, stainless-steel slides at City Hall Plaza in St. George aim to bring families downtown
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted June 10 - 10:35 p.m. | Save Story
Visitors to City Hall Plaza in St. George will soon be able to slide from the fourth floor of the adjacent parking lot, and city spokesman David Cordero said it's all in the name of fun.
50 marathons in 50 states; a British runner's journey for charity
Deanie Wimmer, KSL | Posted June 10 - 5:43 p.m. | Save Story
A runner from England made a stop in Utah as part of an ambitious journey across the U.S. He's taking on 50 marathons in 50 states, all to raise awareness for children battling cancer.
'A major victory': It's now safe enough to eat the carp at Utah Lake
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated June 10 - 5:03 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Lake's main invasive species is now considered safe enough to eat, which is considered more of an environmental win than a chef's recommendation.
An anomaly? How Utah's record-low snowpack hurt the state's ski resorts
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted June 10 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
This past winter wasn't the worst on record for Utah's ski industry, but it's one the industry would like to forget.
Rare footage of Mediterranean great white shark captured by ghost diver
Charlotte Reck, CNN | Posted June 9 - 10:02 p.m. | Save Story
More than 132 feet below sea level, a diver was removing abandoned fishing nets from a shipwreck in the Mediterranean Sea when he had an encounter that would be the stuff of many people's nightmares.
FDA expands sunscreen options with first new ingredient since 1990s
Reuters | Updated June 9 - 5:34 p.m. | Save Story
The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday said it added bemotrizinol to its list of permitted active ingredients, marking the first new UV filter to be cleared for over-the-counter sunscreens since the late 1990s.
New temporary ramp keeps Utah recreation area operational amid Lake Powell's decline
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted June 9 - 11:30 a.m. | Save Story
A new temporary ramp is helping boaters preserve boat launching access at Lake Powell.
Utah faces 'limited' water supply challenges as record-low snowmelt wraps up early
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted June 9 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
Utah's record-low snowpack season has essentially now reached its end, but not before "setting the stage for limited water supply," federal hydrologists warn.
Japanese city captures bear that caused fear and school closures
Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press | Posted June 9 - 6:42 a.m. | Save Story
A wandering bear that scared residents of a Japanese city just north of Tokyo was captured on Tuesday after several days of panic during which all schools were closed.
Park that honors piece of Salt Lake City history set to receive makeover
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted June 8 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
A park that reflects on the history of one of the Salt Lake Valley's final pre-pioneer moments is getting an upgrade, which will include a new grove to honor loved ones.
New wildfire in Millard County expands to nearly 1,400 acres
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted June 8 - 2:02 p.m. | Save Story
A new wildfire has expanded to over 1,300 acres after sparking Sunday near Scipio in Millard County.
Layton officials may explore alternative sites as dog park debacle continues
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted June 7 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
Layton residents bark back at a proposed off-leash dog park; other options may be explored.
The making of a rainmaker
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Posted June 7 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
Rainmaker, a drone-powered cloud seeding company, is attempting to solve the West's deepening water crisis by inducing precipitation.
Body of 17-year-old Arizona boy recovered after drowning at Bear Lake
Alex Tumalip, KSL | Posted June 6 - 7:43 p.m. | Save Story
The body of a 17-year-old boy from Arizona was recovered on Saturday afternoon after he fell off his paddleboard near Ideal Beach. He was not wearing a life jacket.
Fuel prices are shaping summer plans as US boaters get ready to hit the water
Dee-ann Durbin, Associated Press | Posted June 6 - 6:40 p.m. | Save Story
Recreational boaters, like motorists, are feeling a pinch from the Iran war, even with U.S. gas prices coming down in recent weeks.
