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Utah's seasonal roads reopen ahead of holiday weekend
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted May 22 - 8:36 p.m. | Save Story
Just in time for Memorial Day weekend, Utah's seasonal roads are officially open for summer travel. Here's which ones are open.
Police: Fleeing juvenile adds to list of problems with underage riders
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted May 22 - 5:44 p.m. | Save Story
Police said an underage driver on an e-motorcycle fled from officers, highlighting an increasing number of problems they are encountering with kids and e-motorcycles on city streets.
New fire restrictions ordered for Zion, other parts of Utah ahead of Memorial Day
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 22 - 2:07 p.m. | Save Story
New fire restrictions are now in place at Zion National Park and other parts of the state.
New record set as 274 climbers scale Everest's south side in single day
Sophie Tanno, CNN | Updated May 22 - 11:55 a.m. | Save Story
A record 274 climbers scaled Mount Everest on Wednesday, the highest number to reach the summit from the mountain's south side in a single day, a Nepali hiking official said.
Cox issues emergency declaration as Utah's drought intensifies
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated May 21 - 2:35 p.m. | Save Story
Gov. Spencer Cox has issued an emergency declaration over Utah's worsening drought situation.
Utah couple believes 7-year-old son is youngest to complete rim-to-rim Grand Canyon hike
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted May 21 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
The Lambert family believes their 7-year-old is now the youngest child ever to complete a rim-to-rim hike of the Grand Canyon, after finishing the course in about 17 hours on Saturday.
It's time to think about fire danger now, Cox says ahead of Memorial Day weekend
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 20 - 5:03 p.m. | Save Story
Utah leaders and firefighters say the state's fire season is already here, as a result of a record-low snowpack.
Utah parks expand life jacket loaner program as summer season begins
Garna Mejia, KSL | Posted May 20 - 8:40 a.m. | Save Story
Utah State Parks officials are urging families to make water safety a priority this summer as the state expands its life jacket loaner program.
Senate approves Steve Pearce as next director of the BLM
Kevin Lind, Deseret News | Posted May 20 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
The Senate confirmed Steve Pearce to be the next director of the U.S. Bureau of Land Management on Monday. He was the second nominee the Trump administration put forward for the role.
A new concept to solve Arches National Park's transportation woes has emerged
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 18 - 1:56 p.m. | Save Story
A new option has emerged in an effort to solve long-standing traffic woes at Arches National Park
Here's the country France wants to help host the 2030 Olympics
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Updated May 18 - 8:01 a.m. | Save Story
Even before France's bid was selected almost two years ago as the 2030 host, sites in Italy and the Netherlands were under consideration for speedskating events.
Wasatch Back urged to engage in Utah's 2034 Winter Games
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted May 16 - 5:01 p.m. | Save Story
For Utahns who missed out when the state last hosted the Olympics and Paralympics more than two decades ago, the 2034 Winter Games are being seen as offering a second chance.
How drought will impact fishing in Utah this year
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted May 16 - 2:48 p.m. | Save Story
Fishing requires a body of water or waterway, which in Utah is in short supply after a record-low snowpack. And it's among the many areas where drought will manifest itself.
Park City Mountain ski patrol claims Vail Resorts violated labor contract
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted May 16 - 1:56 p.m. | Save Story
Park City Mountain ski patrollers and Vail Resorts are entangled in another labor dispute.
Firefighters determine cause of wildfire burning Utah's Fishlake National Forest
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated May 16 - 1:33 p.m. | Save Story
Firefighters have determined the cause of a wildfire that sparked in central Utah on Wednesday and quickly became the largest wildfire in the state so far this year.
KSL's Mini 5: Anasazi State Park
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Posted May 16 - 8:49 a.m. | Save Story
Visiting Anasazi State Park Museum takes a little effort. The park is located in Boulder, in Garfield County, between a long, winding canyon road and a long, winding mountain road.
Owl found stuck in a concrete mixer is on the mend and flying free
Thomas Peipert, Associated Press | Posted May 16 - 8:11 a.m. | Save Story
A great horned owl found stuck in a concrete mixer in Kanab is now flying free after recovering at an animal sanctuary.
Utah, federal officials urge bear safety after recent attacks in the West
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted May 15 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Utah and federal wildlife officials are advising hikers to be aware of bears as the peak outdoor recreation season begins after two high-profile incidents at Western national parks.
