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Friendly rivalry takes center stage at Salt Lake County Senior Decathlon
VideoDebbie Worthen, KSL | Updated Sept. 22 - 10:34 p.m. | Save Story
Competition was fierce Tuesday at the Magna Kennecott Senior Center, where nearly 100 older adults gathered for Salt Lake County's annual Senior Decathlon.

Salt Lake City close to fully replacing 200 North Temple trees lost in 2024 mishap
VideoCarter Williams, KSL | Updated Sept. 22 - 8:13 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City is close to finally replacing hundreds of trees that were mistakenly killed on its west side after a city employee accidentally sprayed them with a herbicide two years ago.

Utah Youth Sports Giving Day close to $4 million in overall donations
VideoAlex Cabrero, KSL | Posted Sept. 22 - 6:13 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Youth Sports Giving Day campaign has collected close to $4 million in overall donations since it began earlier this month.

2 outdoor hockey rinks now open for public use in St. George
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted Sept. 22 - 3:01 p.m. | Save Story
The city of St. George has now opened two new outdoor hockey rinks just in time for cooler temperatures.

Bipartisan bill aims to expand health protections for wildland firefighters
VideoShelby Lofton, KSL | Updated Sept. 22 - 9:42 a.m. | Save Story
A bipartisan bill backed by Utah Sen. John Curtis promises to expand health and safety protections for wildland firefighters.

Salt Lake City's 'cat park' reopens with more features and nods to its past
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Sept. 21 - 9:07 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City's "cat park" has now reopened after a long-awaited renovation aided by a citywide bond

As waterfowl hunting season begins in Utah, a warning about harmful algae from state officials
Kalei Fink, KSL | Posted Sept. 21 - 7:04 p.m. | Save Story
There are 27 bodies of water in Utah currently under harmful algae watch or warning advisories, which has state officials urging waterfowl hunters to be aware of water conditions.

How the Davis County tornado dispelled a common weather myth
VideoCarter Williams, KSL | Posted Sept. 21 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
The strength of Friday's tornado is still being determined, but it dispelled a myth about tornadoes in the mountains.

'Kind of scary': Pineview visitors discover grenade on previously submerged reservoir shore
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Sept. 21 - 11:01 a.m. | Save Story
Two visitors to Pineview Reservoir in Weber County discovered a grenade on the previously submerged shore of the reservoir during a bow fishing trip.

How much would the Great Salt Lake benefit without phragmites?
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Sept. 21 - 10:01 a.m. | Save Story
Removing phragmites around the Great Salt Lake could present "many win-win solutions," including more water for the lake, state experts say.

In Utah's Outdoors, one teacher discovered a passion behind the camera lens
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Sept. 21 - 7:01 a.m. | Save Story
A Utah teacher discovers a passion in the outdoors through wildlife photography.

Soldier Hollow hosts the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series
Kennedy Camarena and Sarah Earnshaw, KSL | Posted Sept. 20 - 9:31 p.m. | Save Story
Soldier Hollow was one of the hosts for the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series over the weekend before it continued its tour to Whistler, Canada.

Local 12-year-old girl shows relentless strength during RZR crash that nearly severed her hand
Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Sept. 20 - 6:04 p.m. | Save Story
If you're looking for an example of perseverance, look no further than 12-year-old Chloe Hanish.

Historic fire lookout structure on Brian Head Peak rebuilt years after wind damage
VideoArianne Brown, KSL | Posted Sept. 19 - 11:04 a.m. | Save Story
A historic fire lookout on Brian Head Peak, severely damaged by winds four years ago, was replaced with a new structure celebrated by the community Wednesday.

Dove hunting season brings thousands of visitors, boosts Arizona economy
Lauren Duffel | Posted Sept. 19 - 10:01 a.m. | Save Story
Dove hunting is a million-dollar industry that continues to generate revenue for Arizona's economy through tourism.

Utah urges residents to adjust watering habits to avoid 'wasteful overwatering'
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Sept. 18 - 5:05 p.m. | Save Story
Utah water managers are urging people to begin to adjust their irrigation routines as the 2026 water year comes to a close, especially as nighttime temperatures continue to cool down.

Great Salt Lake dust expensive to manage, study finds
VideoMike Anderson, KSL | Updated Sept. 17 - 5:03 p.m. | Save Story
A study found that dust from the exposed lakebeds of Great Salt Lake is costing Utahns millions of dollars in healthcare costs, and could cost even more in trying to manage the spread.

Lava Hot Springs reopens after major hot pool upgrades
VideoTodd Kunz, KSL | Posted Sept. 17 - 4:56 p.m. | Save Story
Lava Hot Springs in southeast Idaho is open again after a major renovation of its hot pools, including improvements designed to make the facility more accessible.


