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Cox appoints new Great Salt Lake commissioner as lake continues to slide

Cox appoints new Great Salt Lake commissioner as lake continues to slide

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated July 22 - 12:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Spencer Cox didn't have to look too far to find a new leader to oversee the health and protection of the Great Salt Lake.
Fishing Pineview Reservoir before the drawdown: What anglers need to know

Fishing Pineview Reservoir before the drawdown: What anglers need to know

Adam Eakle, KSL  |  Posted July 22 - 11:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Pineview Reservoir is being drawn down to 2%.The project has anglers across Utah asking a critical question: What will happen to the fishery?
How fireworks affect wildlife, pets

How fireworks affect wildlife, pets

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted July 22 - 8:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

Wildlife officials and the Best Friends Animal Society are providing information on how fireworks affect pets and wildlife ahead of Pioneer Day and how to prepare pets for fireworks.
Parts of scenic SR 153 in southern Utah washed out, forcing UDOT to close it indefinitely

Parts of scenic SR 153 in southern Utah washed out, forcing UDOT to close it indefinitely

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated July 21 - 1:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

A highway that cuts through Beaver Canyon is now closed indefinitely after Sunday's floods washed away segments of the road.
Forest Service determines what sparked Utah's largest fire so far this year

Forest Service determines what sparked Utah's largest fire so far this year

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted July 21 - 11:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

Federal foresters have finally determined what sparked Utah's largest wildfire nearly a decade.
Rocky Mountain Airgun Challenge brings international competitors to Utah

Rocky Mountain Airgun Challenge brings international competitors to Utah

Adam Eakle, KSL  |  Posted July 21 - 9:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Rocky Mountain Airgun Challenge came to Hobble Creek Canyon in Utah County. It's one of the premiere airgun competitions in the world.
'Folks are really, really upset': Reductions to 2 Utah monuments sparks protests

'Folks are really, really upset': Reductions to 2 Utah monuments sparks protests

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted July 21 - 6:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

Hundreds stood outside of the Utah Governor's Mansion to sound their frustration about last week's reduction of Grand Staircase-Escalante and Bears Ears national monuments.
Photographer provides an update on the tourist attacked by a bison in Yellowstone

Photographer provides an update on the tourist attacked by a bison in Yellowstone

Steve Dent, KIVI  |  Posted July 20 - 8:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

The photographer who captured the moment when a tourist was attacked by a bison at Yellowstone National Park earlier this month has given an update on the man's condition.
Cox issues 'hybrid' fireworks policy for Pioneer Day, allowing some bans to remain

Cox issues 'hybrid' fireworks policy for Pioneer Day, allowing some bans to remain

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated July 20 - 12:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Spencer Cox says he plans to issue a "hybrid" fireworks policy on Monday, which will allow some cities to ban personal fireworks during the upcoming Pioneer Day weekend over wildfire concerns.
'I just keep climbing': How Utah man turns tragedies into gratitude each week on Pfeifferhorn

'I just keep climbing': How Utah man turns tragedies into gratitude each week on Pfeifferhorn

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted July 20 - 8:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Peter Van Horn, 61, climbs Pfeifferhorn weekly, finding solace after personal tragedies, including near-death experience, sibling loss and a years-long struggle with drug abuse.
It's not Halloween — but beware the bats

It's not Halloween — but beware the bats

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted July 20 - 7:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utahns might see more bats in July and August because baby bats, or pups, are learning to fly and leaving their roosts for the first time.
2 warthog piglets born at Utah's Hogle Zoo

2 warthog piglets born at Utah's Hogle Zoo

Simone Seikaly, KSL   |  Posted July 19 - 8:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

The birth of two male common warthog piglets is the first-ever such arrival at Utah's Hogle Zoo. Named Chad and Wharton, the brothers have been behind the scenes and getting to know their mom, Tikiti, since their arrival on June 14.
Bear euthanized after breaking into sleeping family's home, devouring pumpkin pie and coming back for more

Bear euthanized after breaking into sleeping family's home, devouring pumpkin pie and coming back for more

Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted July 17 - 10:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

A black bear was euthanized after tearing through a window screen, breaking into a home, eating a pumpkin pie and returning the next night for more food.
Why you may be seeing more bears in Utah this summer

Why you may be seeing more bears in Utah this summer

Annette Campbell, KSL  |  Updated July 17 - 9:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

As more Utahns head to the mountains to camp, hike and explore this summer, wildlife officials say they're sharing the outdoors with bears that are on the move in search of food.
2,000 sandbags filled, barriers installed to prepare for potential flooding near U of U

2,000 sandbags filled, barriers installed to prepare for potential flooding near U of U

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted July 16 - 7:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Over 100 volunteers filled 2,000 sandbags that are being placed near the burn scar to help reduce flood impacts to mostly University of Utah Health buildings near where the fire burned last month.
Bear Lake sheriff credits bystanders for saving woman's life in boating accident

Bear Lake sheriff credits bystanders for saving woman's life in boating accident

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Updated July 16 - 4:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Bear Lake County Sheriff Bart Heslington said he's grateful for the quick actions of some bystanders after a serious accident on the lake Saturday.
Women's Disc Golf Championship tees off in Utah

Women's Disc Golf Championship tees off in Utah

Tyrese Boone, KSL  |  Updated July 16 - 1:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's mountains are providing the backdrop for one of the biggest events in women's disc golf.
How agritourism is drawing thousands to Utah farms

How agritourism is drawing thousands to Utah farms

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Updated July 16 - 12:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah farms are getting a boost from agritourism despite hard times due to drought and fires.
Summer meteor showers begin to light up nighttime skies

Summer meteor showers begin to light up nighttime skies

Art Raymond, Deseret News  |  Posted July 16 - 11:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

The next few weeks could provide optimum opportunities to enjoy cosmic displays thanks to near-perfect conditions (if the weather cooperates) for viewing fiery shooting stars in the nighttime skies.