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Warnings, advisories issued ahead of Utah's first 'significant' snowfall event of the season
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Updated Dec. 4 - 3:40 p.m. | Save Story
After a slow start to the season, parts of Utah's mountains could receive 1 to 3 feet of snow or more from an incoming system.
Utah could soon get a new state park and a new trail outlining Salt Lake history
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 4 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
Utah will consider adding a new state park in 2026, adding to a popular system that generated close to 13 million visits last year.
More transit and tolls? UDOT unveils plan to handle Big Cottonwood Canyon travel woes
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 3 - 7:12 p.m. | Save Story
Utah transportation officials are looking at increased bus service and tolling as potential solutions to Big Cottonwood Canyon's growing popularity.
Northern Utah farm reaches agreement to lease quarter of its water to Great Salt Lake
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 3 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
A new agreement between a Weber County farm owner and multiple entities could serve as a new template for getting water to the Great Salt Lake.
These Utah resorts will open this week as snow continues to impact state
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 1 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
A handful of Utah resorts are planning to open this week following northern Utah's first big storm of the season, and there's more snow on the way.
New research shows drought conditions drive deer populations to croplands, urban environments
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 29 - 9:03 p.m. | Save Story
New USU research tracked movements of mule deer during drought and found that when water content in plants drops, deer will abandon their natural habitat for irrigated croplands.
Advisories issued for storm could produce valley snow, strong mountain totals in Utah
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Updated Nov. 29 - 1:57 p.m. | Save Story
The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory for parts of Utah's mountains ahead of a storm that could also produce the first valley snow of the season.
Feds to build new campground near Capitol Reef National Park
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 28 - 6:25 p.m. | Save Story
Federal land managers say a new campground near Capitol Reef National Park should help to alleviate the impacts of growing visitation to Utah's outdoor gems.
UDOT launches weather and information website geared to travelers to the Ogden Valley
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 28 - 1:02 p.m. | Save Story
UDOT has launched a weather and information website geared to travelers headed to the ski resorts and other attractions of the Ogden Valley in Weber County.
As many push for new housing, Ogden mayor seeks site of former school to keep the land open
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 27 - 12:05 p.m. | Save Story
Though clamoring for new housing is loud, the Ogden mayor is pursuing purchase of the site of a former school so it can be maintained as public open space.
Salt Lake City looks to launch next $85M bond tranche. Here's what projects it could fund
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 26 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City leaders are now looking to add to the pile of money they will have available for park projects, tied to a $85 million bond approved in 2022.
Recent avalanche highlights Utah's risk despite low snow levels
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 26 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
Experts warn that a 150-foot-wide avalanche in Little Cottonwood Canyon over the weekend underscores a danger that exists within the mountains despite low snow totals so far.
'Extremely selfish' dad charged with taking young kids on dangerous hike that ended in a rescue
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Updated Nov. 26 - 12:49 p.m. | Save Story
A South Jordan father who was rescued along with his three young children in a winter storm in Big Cottonwood Canyon is now facing child torture and abuse charges.
Consumer Product Safety Commission issues warning over some Rad Power Bikes batteries
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 25 - 1:16 p.m. | Save Story
The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a safety warning over a pair of battery models used on Rad Power Bikes models that it says can "unexpectedly ignite and explode."
Officials warn about cold water dangers as winter approaches
Dan Rascon, KSL-TV | Posted Nov. 24 - 9:45 p.m. | Save Story
As temperatures drop, officials are reminding Utahns that water safety isn't just a summer concern.
Layton residents advocate for off-leash dog park; city identifies potential site
Curtis Booker, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 22 - 7:03 p.m. | Save Story
The city of Layton is without an off-leash dog park. Some residents are advocating to change that.
La Niña is back. What type of winter will it provide Utah this time around?
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 21 - 10:01 a.m. | Save Story
A new, long-range forecast signals uncertainty for Utah heading into meteorological winter, but it also offers some hope.
This new playground, open space marks a milestone for Salt Lake City
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 20 - 9:05 p.m. | Save Story
A new open space marks the first completed project tied to an $85 million bond that Salt Lake residents approved three years ago. It could also help in a transformation of the Jordan River.
